EX-99.1 3 exh99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR 8K DATED JAN 25, 2006 EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR 8K DATED JANUARY 25, 2006
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE COMPANY:

Julia Gouw   
Chief Financial Officer   
(626) 583-3512   
 

EAST WEST BANCORP REPORTS RECORD
EARNINGS FOR 4TH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2005
 

 
San Marino, CA - January 25, 2006 - East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, one of the nation’s premier community banks, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter increased 29% to a record $0.54, while diluted earnings per share for the full year grew by 32%, to a record $1.97.

Highlights for the Fourth Quarter

·  
Record net income of $30.8 million, up 36% from fourth quarter 2004
·  
Record net interest income of $81.4 million, up 37% from fourth quarter 2004
·  
Net interest margin of 4.20%
·  
Return on equity of 17.36%
·  
Total nonperforming assets were 0.36% of total assets
·  
Efficiency ratio of 37.97%
·  
Definitive agreement signed for the Standard Bank acquisition

Highlights for the Full Year 2005

·  
Net income of $108.4 million, exceeding the $100 million mark for the first time
·  
Net interest income of $280.1 million, up 41% from 2004
·  
Net interest margin of 4.21%
·  
Return on equity of 18.27%
·  
Gross loans increased to a record $6.8 billion, up 32% from 2004
·  
Total deposits increased to a record $6.3 billion, up 38% from 2004
·  
Successful close of the United National Bank (“UNB”) acquisition


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Financial Summary

Fourth quarter net income was a record $30.8 million, up 36% from $22.6 million reported in the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter rose to a record $0.54, up 29% from $0.42 in the prior year period. Return on average equity for the quarter totaled 17.36%, while return on average assets for the quarter was 1.52%. The effective tax rate for the quarter equaled 37.24%, compared to 36.69% for the prior year period. Pretax income for the fourth quarter of 2005 totaled $49.1 million, a 37% or $13.3 million increase over the year ago figure. The increase in earnings in the fourth quarter of 2005 was largely a result of higher net interest income.

For the full year 2005, net income climbed 39% to $108.4 million. Diluted earnings per share for the full year increased 32% to $1.97 from $1.49 in 2004. Return on average equity for the year equaled 18.27%, while return on average assets for the year equaled 1.55%. The effective tax rate for the full year 2005 was 36.38%, compared to 35.70% for 2004. Pretax income for the full year 2005 totaled $170.4 million, a 40% or $49.0 million increase over the year ago figure.

“We are pleased to report record earnings for the ninth consecutive year, achieving record net interest income, net earnings and earnings per share,” stated Dominic Ng, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of East West. “Since our initial public offering, our net income has increased six-fold, from $18.0 million in 1998 to $108.4 million in 2005. East West’s excellent financial performance for both the fourth quarter and full year 2005 was driven by our continuing loan growth and strong results in all areas of our business. We are pleased with our accomplishments in 2005 and look forward to future challenges and opportunities. Looking ahead to 2006, we will continue to position the Bank for solid long-term growth and strong shareholder returns.”

“East West stands firm in our commitment to investing in our community. We were very excited to have recently announced our pledge of $1.0 million to the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Orange County, for the creation of the East West Bank Asian Gallery. The East West gallery is planned as part of the museum’s 30,000 square-foot North Wing expansion project and will provide the Bank with a rare long-term branding opportunity in the region. East West is also pleased to be the title sponsor of ‘Don Felder and Friends Rock Cerritos for Katrina,’ a benefit concert to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina,” continued Ng.  

“Adding to our achievements in the fourth quarter of 2005 was the successful close of the United National Bank acquisition. The integration of UNB during the fourth quarter proved to be seamless and we anticipate that the integration of Standard Bank will also proceed smoothly. We look forward to adding the talented staff from Standard Bank to our team and bringing more products and convenience to our new customers,” continued Ng.


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Management Guidance

The Company provided initial guidance for 2006, which excludes the impact of the acquisition of Standard Bank. Management estimates that fully diluted earnings per share for the full year of 2006 will range from $2.23 to $2.27.

The EPS guidance is based on the following assumptions:

·  
Annual loan growth of 15% to 17%
·  
Annual deposit growth of 14% to 16%
·  
Annual increase in noninterest expense of 20% to 25%
·  
Operating efficiency ratio between 36% and 38%
·  
An effective tax rate between 37% and 38%
·  
A stable or marginally increasing interest rate environment and a net interest margin between 4.15% and 4.25%
·  
Implementation of expensing stock options in accordance with FASB 123R, impacting EPS by $0.01 per quarter

Ng remarked on the Bank’s forecast for 2006, “We currently project full year EPS growth of approximately 14%, or an increase of $0.28 cents per share from 2005. This forecast for 2006 is based on the encouraging economic growth in our region and the continuing loan demand. We anticipate that the acquisition of Standard Bank will add an additional $0.02 to 2006 earnings,” concluded Ng.

Balance Sheet Summary

At December 31, 2005, total assets were $8.3 billion, a 37% increase above total assets of $6.0 billion at December 31, 2004. The growth in assets is largely a result of organic growth in our loan portfolio, as well as the impact of the UNB acquisition. Gross loans at December 31, 2005 totaled $6.8 billion, up 32% or $1.7 billion from year-end 2004. Organic loan growth for the year was an impressive $1.2 billion, or an increase of 24%, excluding the impact of the UNB acquisition, loan securitizations and loan sales. Growth in commercial real estate, multifamily and single family loans added the largest dollar impact to our organic growth, although all loan sectors grew at a double digit rate during the year. For the fourth quarter of 2005, loan growth was 16% annualized, excluding the impact of a $92.3 million multifamily loan securitization in late December.

Average earning assets for the fourth quarter of 2005 equaled $7.7 billion, 41% higher than the fourth quarter of 2004. The growth in average earning assets was driven by a 38% or $1.9 billion increase in average loans to $6.8 billion. The yield on average earning assets for the quarter was 6.54%, an increase of 94 basis points from the year ago quarter and an increase of 27 basis points from the previous quarter. The yield on average loans receivable for the quarter was 6.84%, an increase of 100 basis points from the year ago quarter and an increase of 28 basis points from the previous quarter. The rise in the yield on average earning assets was attributable to increases in market interest rates and the corresponding repricing of our loan portfolio.

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Total deposits at December 31, 2005 were $6.3 billion, a 38% increase over total deposits of $4.5 billion at December 31, 2004. Organic deposit growth for the year was $871.0 million, or a notable 19%, excluding the impact of the UNB acquisition. Core deposits at December 31, 2005 totaled $3.1 billion or a 36% increase over year-end 2004. Excluding the impact of the UNB acquisition, organic core deposit growth for the year was $474.7 million, or 21%. Deposit growth was 8% annualized for the fourth quarter of 2005.

Average total deposits for the fourth quarter grew to $6.0 billion, 41% above the figure for the prior year period, while average core deposits totaled $3.0 billion, 34% greater than a year ago. The growth in average deposits is a result of substantial increases in average time deposits of 48% or $997.9 million, money market deposits of 71% or $367.6 million and noninterest bearing demand deposits of 27% or $277.2 million.

The average cost of deposits for the fourth quarter of 2005 was 2.14%, a 99 basis point increase from the year ago quarter and a 25 basis point increase from the previous quarter. The average cost of funds for the fourth quarter equaled 2.45%, a 111 basis point increase from the prior year and a 30 basis point increase from the prior quarter. The increase in the cost of deposits for both the year to date and quarter to date periods was attributable to heightened deposit competition and the resulting higher market interest rates. East West entered into $325.0 million in long-term repurchase agreements in the latter half of 2005, $125.0 million in the fourth quarter and $200.0 million in the previous quarter. These repurchase agreements have enabled us to lower our reliance on FHLB advances and provide us with long-term borrowings at a lower cost.

Fourth Quarter Operating Results

Net interest income for the fourth quarter increased to a record $81.4 million, 37% or $22.1 million greater than the fourth quarter of 2004 and 14% or $9.8 million greater on a sequential quarter basis. The interest margin for the quarter of 4.20% reflected a decrease of 12 basis points from the year ago margin and a decrease of 2 basis points from the previous quarter margin. The decrease in margin for both the sequential quarter and the previous year was driven by increased competitiveness in loan and deposit pricing.

East West provided $2.5 million for loan losses during the fourth quarter of 2005, compared to $5.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2004 and $4.5 million during the previous quarter.

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Noninterest income for the fourth quarter totaled $7.4 million, 17% or $1.5 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2004 and 6% or $469 thousand lower than the sequential quarter. The year-over-year decrease in noninterest income is primarily due to decreased gains on sales of fixed assets. Core noninterest income, excluding the impact of gains on sales of investment securities and fixed assets, totaled $6.6 million during the quarter, 10% or $582 thousand higher than the prior year figure and 9% or $545 thousand higher than the sequential quarter. The increase in core noninterest income from the prior year is a result of higher banking fees earned from the expansion of the Bank and also higher loan fees, largely a result of increased servicing fees.
 
Noninterest expense totaled $37.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, 36% or $9.8 million higher than a year ago and 22% or $6.8 million higher than the previous quarter. This increase from both prior year and prior quarter was largely due to higher compensation and occupancy costs associated with the recent acquisition of UNB, along with organic expansion of the Bank. Occupancy expense has also increased due to the recent relocation and expansion of our corporate offices. Other expenses increased 33% during the quarter compared to the same period in prior year, largely due to a $1.0 million contribution to the Bowers Museum and also higher deposit-related costs resulting from growth in commercial deposits.

East West generated a 37.97% operating efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2005, compared to 36.52% a year ago. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 37.24% compared to 36.69% in the prior year period.

Full Year 2005 Operating Results

For the full year 2005, net interest income climbed to $280.1 million, 41% or $80.9 million greater than prior year. The interest margin for 2005 was 4.21%, a 3 basis point decrease from the year ago margin of 4.24%. The positive effects of higher volume and yields on earning assets was offset by the adverse impact of higher short-term rates, continuing competitiveness in deposit pricing and the resulting higher market interest rates paid.

East West provided $15.9 million for loan losses during 2005, compared to $16.8 million during 2004. Management anticipates total provision for loan losses for 2006 to range from $16.0 to $18.0 million, reflecting the estimated loan growth of 15% to 17% and resulting in an allowance for loan losses to total gross loans ratio of 1.05% to 1.10% for the full year 2006.

Total noninterest income for 2005 was $29.6 million, a decrease of $722 thousand over 2004. Core noninterest income, excluding the impact of gains on sales of investment securities and fixed assets, totaled $25.3 million for the year, comparable to $25.1 million earned in 2004. Management anticipates core noninterest income for the full year 2006 to remain at comparable levels to prior year.
 
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Noninterest expense totaled $123.5 million for the full year 2005, 35% or $32.1 million higher than 2004. This increase from 2004 was largely due to higher compensation and occupancy costs associated with recent acquisitions. Additionally, occupancy expense has also increased due to the recent relocation and expansion of our corporate offices. Other expenses increased 41% from 2004, largely due to higher deposit-related costs resulting from growth in commercial deposits and increased charitable contributions during 2005. Based on the projected growth of the Bank, management expects operating expenses to increase approximately 20% to 25% in 2006.
East West generated an efficiency ratio for the full year 2005 of 36.53%, compared to 35.64% for the year of 2004. Based on the projected growth of the Bank, management expects the efficiency ratio for the full year 2006 to be in the range of 36% to 38%.

For the full year 2005, the effective tax rate was 36.38% compared with 35.70% in the prior year. Management anticipates an effective tax rate for the full year 2006 to be approximately 37% to 38%.

Asset Quality

Total nonperforming assets were $30.1 million or 0.36% of total assets at December 31, 2005, compared to $5.9 million, or 0.10% of total assets at December 31, 2004. Although nonperforming assets have increased from recent historic lows, this increase is largely non-systemic and our loss rates continue to remain at low levels. As of December 31, 2005, $27.7 million of the nonperforming assets were comprised of five fully secured loans and four trade finance loans that are fully guaranteed by Ex-Im Bank. Nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2005 were $24.1 million or 0.36% of total loans, compared to $4.9 million or 0.10% of total loans, at December 31, 2004.

Net chargeoffs for the quarter totaled $375 thousand or an annualized 0.02% of average loans, compared to $837 thousand, or an annualized 0.07% of average loans for the fourth quarter of 2004 and $1.1 million or an annualized 0.08% of average loans for the previous quarter.

The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2005 was $68.6 million or 1.01% of total loans and 284% of nonaccrual loans, compared to $50.9 million or 0.99% of total loans and 1,033% of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2004. At December 31, 2005, the allowance for unfunded loan commitments and off-balance sheet credit exposures amounted to $11.1 million, compared to $7.7 million at December 31, 2004. The increase in the allowance for unfunded loan commitments and off-balance sheet credit exposures is a result of higher volume on letters of credit and loan commitments. The allowance for unfunded loan commitments and off-balance sheet credit exposures is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the balance sheet.

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Capitalization
East West continues to remain well capitalized under all regulatory guidelines. At December 31, 2005, our Tier I risk-based capital ratio was 9.01%, total risk-based capital ratio was 11.15% and Tier I leverage ratio was 8.14%. Total stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2005 was $734.1 million, representing a book value of $12.99 per share.

 
About East West

East West Bancorp is a publicly owned company, with $8.3 billion in assets, whose stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol “EWBC”. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary, East West Bank, is the second largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles with 56 total branch locations. East West Bank serves the community with 55 branch locations across Southern and Northern California, one branch location in Houston, Texas and a Beijing Representative Office in China. For more information on East West Bancorp, visit the company’s website at www.eastwestbank.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and accordingly, the cautionary statements contained in East West Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2004 (See Item I -- Business, and Item 7 -- Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations), and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are incorporated herein by reference. These factors include, but are not limited to: the effect of interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; competition in the financial services market for both deposits and loans; EWBC’s ability to efficiently incorporate acquisitions into its operations; the ability of EWBC and its subsidiaries to increase its customer base; the effect of regulatory and legislative action, including California tax legislation and an announcement by the state’s Franchise Tax Board regarding the taxation of Registered Investment Companies; and regional and general economic conditions. Actual results and performance in future periods may be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this release. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. East West expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any changes in the Bank’s expectations of results or any change in event.
 
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EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
December 31,
December 31,
  
%
  
2005
  
2004
Change
Assets
                
Cash and cash equivalents
$
151,192
  
$
93,075
    
62
 
Securities purchased under resale agreements
  
50,000
   
-
   
100
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  
869,837
   
534,552
   
63
 
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $68,635 and $50,884)
  
6,724,320
   
5,080,454
   
32
 
Premiums on deposits acquired, net
  
18,853
   
7,723
   
144
 
Goodwill
  
143,254
   
43,702
   
228
 
Other assets
  
320,800
   
269,374
   
19
 
Total assets
$
8,278,256
  
$
6,028,880
    
37
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
              
 
  
Deposits
$
6,258,587
  
$
4,522,517
    
38
 
Short-term borrowings
  
91,500
   
-
   
100
  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  
617,682
   
860,803
   
(28)
 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
  
325,000
   
-
   
100
  
Notes payable
  
8,833
   
11,018
   
(20)
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
  
89,421
   
62,757
   
42
 
Long-term debt
  
153,095
   
57,476
   
166
 
Total liabilities
  
7,544,118
   
5,514,571
   
37
 
Stockholders' equity
  
734,138
   
514,309
   
43
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
8,278,256
  
$
6,028,880
    
37
 
Book value per share
$
12.99
  
$
9.80
    
33
 
Number of shares at period end
  
56,519
   
52,501
   
8
 
               
 
  
  Ending Balances  
December 31,
    
December 31,
 
  
% 
  
 
2005
    
2004
    
Change
  
Loans receivable
                  
Real estate - single family
$
509,151
  
$
327,554
    
55
 
Real estate - multifamily
  
1,239,836
   
1,121,107
   
11
 
Real estate - commercial
  
3,321,520
   
2,556,827
   
30
 
Real estate - construction
  
640,654
   
348,501
   
84
 
Commercial
  
643,296
   
438,537
   
47
 
Trade finance
  
230,771
   
155,809
   
48
 
Consumer
  
208,797
   
185,159
   
13
 
Total gross loans receivable
  
6,794,025
   
5,133,494
   
32
 
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts
  
(1,070
)
  
(2,156
)
  
(50)
 
Allowance for loan losses
  
(68,635
)
  
(50,884
)
  
35
 
Net loans receivable
$
6,724,320
  
$
5,080,454
    
32
 
Deposits
              
 
  
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
1,331,992
  
$
1,097,851
    
21
 
Interest-bearing checking
  
472,611
   
334,747
   
41
 
Money market
  
978,678
   
507,949
   
93
 
Savings
  
326,806
   
340,399
   
(4)
 
Total core deposits
  
3,110,087
   
2,280,946
   
36
 
Time deposits less than $100,000
  
927,793
   
747,858
   
24
 
Time deposits $100,000 or greater
  
2,220,707
   
1,493,713
   
49
 
Total time deposits
  
3,148,500
   
2,241,571
   
40
 
Total deposits
$
6,258,587
  
$
4,522,517
    
38
 
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
  (unaudited)
             
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
% 
  
 
2005
  
2004
  
Change
  
             
Interest and dividend income
$
126,587
  
$
76,763
    
65
 
Interest expense
  
(45,236
)
  
(17,512
)
  
158
 
Net interest income before provision for loan losses
  
81,351
   
59,251
   
37
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(2,500
)
  
(5,000
)
  
(50)
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  
78,851
   
54,251
   
45
 
Noninterest income
  
7,358
   
8,872
   
(17)
 
Noninterest expense
  
(37,108
)
  
(27,351
)
  
36
 
Income before provision for income taxes
  
49,101
   
35,772
   
37
 
Income taxes
  
(18,286
)
  
(13,123
)
  
39
 
Net income
$
30,815
  
$
22,649
    
36
 
Net income per share, basic
$
0.55
  
$
0.43
    
28
 
Net income per share, diluted
$
0.54
  
$
0.42
    
29
 
Shares used to compute per share net income:
              
 
  
- Basic
  
55,972
   
52,204
   
7
 
- Diluted
 
57,471
   
53,934
   
7
 
                   
                   
 
  
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
%  
  
   
2005
    
2004
    
Change
  
Noninterest income:
                  
Letters of credit fees and commissions
$
2,059
  
$
2,008
    
3
 
Branch fees
  
2,303
   
1,660
   
39
 
Net gain on investment securities available-for-sale
  
772
   
781
   
(1)
 
Ancillary loan fees
  
700
   
558
   
25
 
Income from secondary market activities
  
114
   
247
   
(54)
 
Net gain on sale of fixed assets
  
12
   
2,099
   
(99)
 
Other operating income
  
1,398
   
1,519
   
(8)
 
Total noninterest income
$
7,358
  
$
8,872
    
(17)
 
               
 
  
Noninterest expense:
                  
Compensation and employee benefits
$
15,351
  
$
11,443
    
34
 
Occupancy and equipment expense
  
4,633
   
3,109
   
49
 
Amortization of investments in affordable
              
 
  
housing partnerships
  
1,497
   
1,868
   
(20)
 
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired
  
1,926
   
603
   
219
 
Data processing
  
807
   
588
   
37
 
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory
                  
assessments
  
287
   
230
   
25
 
Other operating expense
  
12,607
   
9,510
   
33
 
Total noninterest expense
$
37,108
  
$
27,351
    
36
 
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
  (unaudited)
             
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
% 
  
 
2005
  
2004
  
Change
  
             
Interest and dividend income
$
411,399
  
$
252,070
    
63
 
Interest expense
  
(131,284
)
  
(52,897
)
  
148
 
Net interest income before provision for loan losses
  
280,115
   
199,173
   
41
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(15,870
)
  
(16,750
)
  
(5)
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  
264,245
   
182,423
   
45
 
Noninterest income
  
29,649
   
30,371
   
(2)
 
Noninterest expense
  
(123,533
)
  
(91,461
)
  
35
 
Income before provision for income taxes
  
170,361
   
121,333
   
40
 
Income taxes
  
(61,981
)
  
(43,311
)
  
43
 
Net income
$
108,380
  
$
78,022
    
39
 
Net income per share, basic
$
2.03
  
$
1.54
    
32
 
Net income per share, diluted
$
1.97
  
$
1.49
    
32
 
Shares used to compute per share net income:
              
 
  
- Basic
 
53,454
   
50,654
   
6
 
- Diluted
 
55,034
   
52,297
   
5
 
                   
                   
 
 Year Ended December 31,  
  
%  
  
   
2005
    
2004
    
Change
  
Noninterest income:
                  
Letters of credit fees and commissions
$
8,592
  
$
7,979
    
8
 
Branch fees
  
7,446
   
6,987
   
7
 
Net gain on investment securities available-for-sale
  
4,291
   
2,262
   
90
 
Ancillary loan fees
  
2,474
   
2,800
   
(12)
 
Income from secondary market activities
  
1,428
   
1,380
   
3
 
Net gain on sale of fixed assets
  
52
   
3,030
   
(98)
 
Other operating income
  
5,366
   
5,933
   
(10)
 
Total noninterest income
$
29,649
  
$
30,371
    
(2)
 
               
 
  
Noninterest expense:
              
 
  
Compensation and employee benefits
$
53,669
  
$
39,136
    
37
 
Occupancy and equipment expense
  
15,059
   
10,857
   
39
 
Amortization of investments in affordable
              
 
  
housing partnerships
  
6,468
   
7,427
   
(13)
 
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired
  
3,914
   
2,215
   
77
 
Data processing
  
2,747
   
2,122
   
29
 
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory
              
 
  
assessments
  
996
   
802
   
24
 
Other operating expense
  
40,680
   
28,902
   
41
 
Total noninterest expense
$
123,533
  
$
91,461
    
35
 
 
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
  Average Balances
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
%  
  
 
2005
  
2004
  
Change
  
Loans receivable
                  
Real estate - single family
$
469,473
  
$
295,410
    
59
 
Real estate - multifamily
  
1,302,734
   
1,093,519
   
19
 
Real estate - commercial
  
3,303,895
   
2,466,120
   
34
 
Real estate - construction
  
624,770
   
335,737
   
86
 
Commercial
  
670,682
   
414,518
   
62
 
Trade finance
  
215,866
   
147,095
   
47
 
Consumer
  
200,950
   
181,957
   
10
 
Total loans receivable
  
6,788,370
   
4,934,356
   
38
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  
776,982
   
467,206
   
66
 
Earning assets
  
7,681,270
   
5,457,708
   
41
 
Total assets
  
8,134,704
   
5,760,006
   
41
 
Deposits
                  
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
1,301,160
  
$
1,024,010
    
27
 
Interest-bearing checking
  
423,155
   
317,694
   
33
 
Money market
  
887,290
   
519,695
   
71
 
Savings
  
350,838
   
341,554
   
3
 
Total core deposits
  
2,962,443
   
2,202,953
   
34
 
Time deposits less than $100,000
  
933,157
   
747,778
   
25
 
Time deposits $100,000 or greater
  
2,141,836
   
1,329,322
   
61
 
Total time deposits
  
3,074,993
   
2,077,100
   
48
 
Total deposits
  
6,037,436
   
4,280,053
   
41
 
Interest-bearing liabilities
  
6,027,315
   
4,165,070
   
45
 
Stockholders' equity
  
710,065
   
499,701
   
42
 
                   
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
% 
  
   
2005
    
2004
    
Change
  
Loans receivable
                  
Real estate - single family
$
412,197
  
$
217,055
    
90
 
Real estate - multifamily
  
1,219,043
   
954,020
   
28
 
Real estate - commercial
  
2,889,466
   
2,072,179
   
39
 
Real estate - construction
  
473,789
   
267,432
   
77
 
Commercial
  
514,654
   
362,930
   
42
 
Trade finance
  
186,813
   
131,236
   
42
 
Consumer
  
190,436
   
165,672
   
15
 
Total loans receivable
  
5,886,398
   
4,170,524
   
41
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  
673,930
   
440,456
   
53
 
Earning assets
  
6,659,749
   
4,701,530
   
42
 
Total assets
  
6,996,585
   
4,980,027
   
40
 
Deposits
                  
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
1,162,159
  
$
950,890
    
22
 
Interest-bearing checking
  
356,567
   
291,761
   
22
 
Money market
  
710,562
   
416,548
   
71
 
Savings
  
333,588
   
322,511
   
3
 
Total core deposits
  
2,562,876
   
1,981,710
   
29
 
Time deposits less than $100,000
  
840,340
   
708,230
   
19
 
Time deposits $100,000 or greater
  
1,772,071
   
1,090,167
   
63
 
Total time deposits
  
2,612,411
   
1,798,397
   
45
 
Total deposits
  
5,175,287
   
3,780,107
   
37
 
Interest-bearing liabilities
  
5,157,166
   
3,520,631
   
46
 
Stockholders' equity
  
593,182
   
436,735
   
36
 
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(unaudited)
             
   Selected Ratios    
 
Quarter Ended December 31, 
  
% 
  
 
2005
  
2004
  
 Change
  
For The Period
                  
Return on average assets
  
1.52
%
  
1.57
%
  
(4)
 
Return on average equity
  
17.36
%
  
18.13
%
  
(4)
 
Interest rate spread
  
3.56
%
  
3.93
%
  
(9)
 
Net interest margin
  
4.20
%
  
4.32
%
  
(3)
 
Yield on earning assets
  
6.54
%
  
5.60
%
  
17
 
Cost of deposits
  
2.14
%
  
1.15
%
  
86
 
Cost of funds
  
2.45
%
  
1.34
%
  
83
 
Noninterest expense/average assets (1)
  
1.66
%
  
1.73
%
  
(4)
 
Efficiency ratio (1)
  
37.97
%
  
36.52
%
  
4
 
Net chargeoffs to average loans (2)
  
0.02
%
  
0.07
%
  
(71)
 
                   
                   
 Year Ended December 31, 
    
%  
  
   
2005
    
2004
    
Change
  
For The Period
                  
Return on average assets
  
1.55
%
  
1.57
%
  
(1)
 
Return on average equity
  
18.27
%
  
17.86
%
  
2
Interest rate spread
  
3.63
%
  
3.86
%
  
(6)
 
Net interest margin
  
4.21
%
  
4.24
%
  
(1)
 
Yield on earning assets
  
6.18
%
  
5.36
%
  
15
 
Cost of deposits
  
1.81
%
  
1.00
%
  
81
 
Cost of funds
  
2.08
%
  
1.18
%
  
76
Noninterest expense/average assets (1)
  
1.62
%
  
1.64
%
  
(2)
 
Efficiency ratio (1)
  
36.53
%
  
35.64
%
  
2
 
Net chargeoffs to average loans
 
0.08
%
  
0.12
%
  
(33)
 
               
 
  
Period End
                  
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
  
9.01
%
  
9.83
%
  
(8)
 
Total risk-based capital ratio
  
11.15
%
  
10.93
%
  
2
 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio
  
8.14
%
  
9.08
%
  
(10)
 
Nonperforming assets to total assets
  
0.36
%
  
0.10
%
  
260
Nonaccrual loans to total loans
  
0.36
%
  
0.10
%
  
260
 
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
  
1.01
%
  
0.99
%
  
2
 
Allowance for loan losses and unfunded loan
              
 
  
commitments to total loans
  
1.17
%
  
1.14
%
  
3
 
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans
  
284
%
  
1033
%
  
(72)
 
                   
                   
(1) Excludes the amortization of intangibles and investments in affordable housing partnerships.
  
(2) Annualized.
                  
 
 
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
QUARTER TO DATE AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS AND RATES PAID
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
                         
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
  
 
2005
  
2004
  
 
Average
          
Average
          
 
Volume
  
Interest
  
Yield (1)
  
Volume
  
Interest
  
Yield (1)
  
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
                        
Interest-earning assets:
                                    
Short-term investments
$
9,685
  
$
98
    
4.01
%
$
6,864
  
$
33
    
1.91
%
Securities purchased under resale agreements
  
50,000
   
894
   
7.09
%
  
-
   
-
   
-
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  
776,982
   
7,892
   
4.03
%
  
467,206
   
3,806
   
3.24
%
Loans receivable
  
6,788,370
   
116,987
   
6.84
%
  
4,934,356
   
72,489
   
5.84
%
FHLB and FRB stock
  
56,233
   
716
   
5.05
%
  
49,282
   
435
   
3.51
%
Total interest-earning assets
  
7,681,270
   
126,587
   
6.54
%
  
5,457,708
   
76,763
   
5.60
%
                                     
Noninterest-earning assets:
                                    
Cash and due from banks
  
128,749
               
96,711
             
Allowance for loan losses
  
(69,248
)
              
(48,641
)
            
Other assets
  
393,930
               
254,228
             
Total assets
$
8,134,704
              
$
5,760,006
              
                                     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                    
Checking accounts
  
423,155
   
1,034
   
0.97
%
  
317,694
   
434
   
0.54
%
Money market accounts
  
887,290
   
5,610
   
2.51
%
  
519,695
   
1,961
   
1.50
%
Savings deposits
  
350,838
   
296
   
0.33
%
  
341,554
   
148
   
0.17
%
Time deposits less than $100,000
  
933,157
   
6,719
   
2.86
%
  
747,778
   
3,080
   
1.64
%
Time deposits $100,000 or greater
  
2,141,836
   
18,967
   
3.51
%
  
1,329,322
   
6,724
   
2.01
%
Short-term borrowings
  
98,449
   
1,028
   
4.14
%
  
4,467
   
29
   
2.58
%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  
810,407
   
7,242
   
3.55
%
  
852,967
   
4,207
   
1.96
%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
  
229,089
   
1,869
   
3.24
%
  
-
   
-
   
-
 
Long-term debt
  
153,094
   
2,471
   
6.40
%
  
51,593
   
929
   
7.16
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  
6,027,315
   
45,236
   
2.98
%
  
4,165,070
   
17,512
   
1.67
%
                                     
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                    
Demand deposits
  
1,301,160
               
1,024,010
             
Other liabilities
  
96,165
               
71,225
             
Stockholders' equity
  
710,065
               
499,701
             
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
8,134,704
              
$
5,760,006
              
Interest rate spread
              
3.56
%
              
3.93
%
Net interest income and net margin
      
$
81,351
    
4.20
%
      
$
59,251
    
4.32
%
                                     
(1) Annualized.
                                    
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS AND RATES PAID
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
                         
 
Year Ended December 31,
  
 
2005
  
2004
  
 
Average
          
Average
          
 
Volume
  
Interest
  
Yield (1)
  
Volume
  
Interest
  
Yield (1)
  
ASSETS
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Interest-earning assets:
                                    
Short-term investments
$
24,307
  
$
275
    
1.13
%
$
54,739
  
$
639
    
1.17
%
Securities purchased under resale agreements
  
15,753
   
1,118
   
7.10
%
  
-
   
-
   
-
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  
673,930
   
25,912
   
3.84
%
  
440,456
   
14,597
   
3.31
%
Loans receivable
  
5,886,398
   
381,327
   
6.48
%
  
4,170,524
   
235,385
   
5.64
%
FHLB and FRB stock
  
59,361
   
2,767
   
4.66
%
  
35,811
   
1,449
   
4.05
%
Total interest-earning assets
  
6,659,749
   
411,399
   
6.18
%
  
4,701,530
   
252,070
   
5.36
%
                                     
Noninterest-earning assets:
                                    
Cash and due from banks
  
110,264
               
89,857
             
Allowance for loan losses
  
(59,355
)
              
(44,273
)
            
Other assets
  
285,926
               
232,913
             
Total assets
$
6,996,585
              
$
4,980,027
              
                                     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                    
Checking accounts
  
356,567
   
2,943
   
0.83
%
  
291,761
   
1,175
   
0.40
%
Money market accounts
  
710,562
   
15,785
   
2.22
%
  
416,548
   
4,797
   
1.15
%
Savings deposits
  
333,588
   
953
   
0.29
%
  
322,511
   
486
   
0.15
%
Time deposits less than $100,000
  
840,340
   
20,149
   
2.40
%
  
708,231
   
11,390
   
1.61
%
Time deposits $100,000 or greater
  
1,772,071
   
53,756
   
3.03
%
  
1,090,166
   
20,048
   
1.84
%
Short-term borrowings
  
45,190
   
1,767
   
3.91
%
  
3,028
   
61
   
2.01
%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  
913,184
   
26,603
   
2.91
%
  
648,529
   
11,801
   
1.82
%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
  
80,894
   
2,562
   
3.17
%
  
-
   
-
   
-
 
Long-term debt
  
104,770
   
6,766
   
6.46
%
  
39,857
   
3,139
   
7.88
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  
5,157,166
   
131,284
   
2.55
%
  
3,520,631
   
52,897
   
1.50
%
                                     
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                    
Demand deposits
  
1,162,159
               
950,890
             
Other liabilities
  
84,077
               
71,771
             
Stockholders' equity
  
593,182
               
436,735
             
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
6,996,585
              
$
4,980,027
              
Interest rate spread
              
3.63
%
              
3.86
%
Net interest income and net margin
      
$
280,115
    
4.21
%
      
$
199,173
    
4.24
%