EX-99.1 2 exhibit991earningsreleaseq.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1



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WEBSTER REPORTS
FIRST QUARTER 2021 EARNINGS OF $1.17 PER DILUTED SHARE
WATERBURY, Conn., April 19, 2021 - Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced earnings applicable to common shareholders of $105.5 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, compared to $36.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Earnings per diluted share would have been $1.25 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, adjusting for $9.4 million ($6.9 million after tax) of charges related to strategic optimization initiatives.
“We continued to make meaningful progress on our strategic initiatives during a solid first quarter,” said John R. Ciulla, chairman and chief executive officer. “Our focus remains on delivering for our customers, communities, bankers and shareholders.”
Highlights for the first quarter of 2021:
Revenue of $300.5 million.
Loan growth of $0.4 billion, or 2.0 percent from a year ago, led by commercial and commercial real estate, which increased 7.9 percent.
Originated $533.0 million of second round Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Results include a Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) benefit of $25.8 million with a reserve decrease of $31.1 million compared to the prior quarter, resulting in an allowance coverage of 1.54 percent, or 1.64 percent excluding $1.3 billion of PPP loans.
Deposit growth of $4.0 billion, or 16.2 percent from a year ago, with growth of $1.8 billion in demand deposits and $719.0 million in HSA deposits.
Results include $9.4 million of charges related to strategic optimization initiatives.
Net interest margin of 2.92 percent.
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) of 58.5 percent.
“First quarter results were favorably impacted by positive credit trends and an improving economic outlook resulting in a meaningful release of loan reserve,” said Glenn MacInnes, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "While near term our liquidity position results in net interest margin compression, it along with our strong capital level positions us well for future growth."




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Line of Business performance compared to the first quarter of 2020
Effective January 1, 2021 Webster realigned certain of its business banking and investment services related operations from Retail Banking to Commercial Banking to deliver operational efficiencies and better serve its customers. As a result $1.9 billion of loans, $2.2 billion of deposits, and $3.9 billion of assets under administration (off balance sheet) were moved from Retail Banking to Commercial Banking. Prior period results have been restated accordingly.
Commercial Banking
Webster’s Commercial Banking segment serves businesses that have more than $2 million of revenue through our business banking, middle market, asset-based lending, equipment finance, commercial real estate, sponsor finance, and treasury services business units. Additionally, our Wealth group provides wealth management solutions to business owners, operators, and consumers within our targeted markets and retail footprint. As of March 31, 2021, Commercial Banking had $14.4 billion in loans and leases and $8.4 billion in deposit balances.
Commercial Banking Operating Results:
Percent
Three months ended March 31,Favorable/
(In thousands)20212020(Unfavorable)
Net interest income$142,038 $117,584 20.8 %
Non-interest income25,177 22,415 12.3 
Operating revenue167,215 139,999 19.4 
Non-interest expense64,836 65,220 0.6 
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue$102,379 $74,779 36.9 
Percent
At March 31,Increase/
(In millions)20212020(Decrease)
Loans and leases$14,413 $13,681 5.4 %
Deposits8,417 6,809 23.6 
AUA / AUM (off balance sheet)6,694 5,270 27.0 
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Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue increased $27.6 million to $102.4 million in the quarter as compared to prior year. Net interest income increased $24.5 million to $142.0 million, primarily driven by PPP loan fee accretion and growth in loans and deposits. Non-interest income increased $2.8 million to $25.2 million driven by higher loan related fees and trust and investment service fees. Non-interest expense decreased $0.4 million to $64.8 million.






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HSA Bank
Webster’s HSA Bank division offers a comprehensive consumer-directed healthcare solution that includes health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. Health savings accounts are distributed nationwide directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, benefit consultants and financial advisors. As of March 31, 2021, HSA Bank had $10.6 billion in total footings comprising $7.5 billion in deposit balances and $3.1 billion in assets under administration through linked investment accounts.
HSA Bank Operating Results:
Percent
Three months ended March 31,Favorable/
(In thousands)20212020(Unfavorable)
Net interest income$42,109 $42,673 (1.3)%
Non-interest income27,005 26,383 2.4 
Operating revenue69,114 69,056 0.1 
Non-interest expense36,250 37,078 2.2 
Pre-tax, net revenue$32,864 $31,978 2.8 
Percent
At March 31,Increase/
(Dollars in millions)20212020(Decrease)
Number of accounts (thousands)
3,040 3,119 (2.5)%
Deposits$7,455 $6,736 10.7 
Linked investment accounts (off balance sheet)3,118 1,855 68.1 
Total footings$10,574 $8,591 23.1 

Pre-tax net revenue increased $0.9 million to $32.9 million in the quarter as compared to prior year. Net interest income decreased $0.6 million to $42.1 million, due to a decline in deposit spreads partially offset by a 10.7 percent growth in deposits. Non-interest income increased $0.6 million to $27.0 million, due primarily to increases in investment and notional account fees. Non-interest expense decreased $0.8 million to $36.3 million, primarily due to reduced travel expenses.



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Retail Banking
Retail Banking serves consumer and business banking customers primarily throughout southern New England and into Westchester County, New York. Retail Banking is comprised of the Consumer Lending and Small Business Banking business units, as well as a distribution network consisting of 148 banking centers and 280 ATMs, a customer care center, and a full range of web and mobile-based banking services. As of March 31, 2021, Retail Banking had $6.9 billion in loans and $12.6 billion in deposit balances.
Retail Banking Operating Results:
Percent
Three months ended March 31,Favorable/
(In thousands)20212020(Unfavorable)
Net interest income$88,813 $81,199 9.4 %
Non-interest income16,071 18,443 (12.9)
Operating revenue104,884 99,642 5.3 
Non-interest expense76,124 80,290 5.2 
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue$28,760 $19,352 48.6 
Percent
At March 31,Increase/
(In millions)20212020(Decrease)
Loans$6,888 $7,211 (4.5)%
Deposits12,611 10,873 16.0 
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue increased $9.4 million to $28.8 million in the quarter as compared to prior year. Net interest income increased $7.6 million to $88.8 million, driven by PPP loan fee accretion and deposit growth, partially offset by lower consumer loan balances. Non-interest income decreased $2.4 million to $16.1 million resulting from lower deposit-related service charges and fee income from mortgage banking activities, partially offset by higher loan servicing fee income. Non-interest expense decreased $4.2 million to $76.1 million driven by lower employee-related, occupancy, and marketing expenses.




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Consolidated financial performance:
Quarterly net interest income compared to the first quarter of 2020:
Net interest income was $223.8 million compared to $230.8 million.
Net interest margin was 2.92 percent compared to 3.23 percent. The yield on interest-earning assets declined by 76 basis points, and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities declined by 48 basis points.
Average interest-earning assets totaled $31.1 billion and grew by $2.3 billion, or 7.9 percent.
Average loans totaled $21.5 billion and grew by $1.2 billion, or 5.7 percent.
Average deposits totaled $28.3 billion and grew by $4.2 billion, or 17.4 percent.
Quarterly provision for credit losses:
The provision for credit losses reflects a $25.8 million benefit in the quarter, contributing to a $31.1 million decrease in the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases. The decrease in the allowance reflects improvements to the forecasted economic outlook and favorable credit trends resulting in a release of reserves. The provision for credit losses reflected a $1 million benefit in the prior quarter and an expense of $76.0 million a year ago.
Net charge-offs were $5.3 million, compared to $9.4 million in the prior quarter and $7.8 million a year ago. The ratio of net charge-offs to average loans on an annualized basis was 0.10 percent, compared to 0.17 percent in the prior quarter and 0.15 percent a year ago.
The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases represented 1.54 percent of total loans at March 31, 2021, compared to 1.66 percent at December 31, 2020 and 1.60 percent at March 31, 2020. Excluding $1.3 billion of risk free PPP loans, the coverage ratio was 1.64 percent at March 31, 2021, compared to 1.76 percent at December 31, 2020. The allowance represented 218 percent of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2021 compared to 214 percent at December 31, 2020 and 206 percent at March 31, 2020.
Quarterly non-interest income compared to the first quarter of 2020:
Total non-interest income was $76.8 million compared to $73.4 million, an increase of $3.4 million. This primarily reflects an increase of $2.9 million due to fair value adjustments; $1.5 million in miscellaneous fee income; $1.8 million in loan and lease fees primarily related to higher syndication fees; and $0.6 million in HSA fee income driven primarily by higher account service fees. These increases were partially offset by a $2.3 million decrease in deposit service fees driven by lower overdraft and service related fees and a $1.2 million decrease in the mark to market on customer derivatives and swap related fees.



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Quarterly non-interest expense compared to the first quarter of 2020:
Total non-interest expense was $188.0 million compared to $178.8 million, an increase of $9.2 million. This primarily reflects strategic optimization initiative charges of $9.4 million: $2.0 million in compensation and benefits; $2.6 million in occupancy; and $4.8 million in professional and outside services. Excluding these charges, non-interest expense was flat when compared to the first quarter a year ago.
Quarterly income taxes compared to the first quarter of 2020:
Income tax expense was $30.2 million compared to $11.1 million and the effective tax rate was 21.8 percent compared to 22.6 percent.
The lower effective tax rate in the quarter reflects the recognition of net discrete tax benefits during the period, partially offset by the effects of increased pre-tax income in 2021 compared to 2020.
Investment securities:
Total investment securities were $8.9 billion, compared to $8.9 billion at December 31, 2020 and $8.5 billion at March 31, 2020. The carrying value of the available-for-sale portfolio included $51.3 million of net unrealized gains, compared to $92.5 million at December 31, 2020 and $3.1 million of net unrealized gains at March 31, 2020. The carrying value of the held-to-maturity portfolio does not reflect $162.6 million of net unrealized gains, compared to $267.2 million at December 31, 2020 and $156.3 million of net unrealized gains at March 31, 2020.
Loans:
Total loans were $21.3 billion, compared to $21.6 billion at December 31, 2020 and $20.9 billion at March 31, 2020. Compared to December 31, 2020, commercial real estate loans increased by $15.4 million while commercial loans decreased by $140.4 million, residential mortgages decreased by $113.1 million, and consumer loans decreased by $101.8 million.
Compared to a year ago, commercial real estate loans increased by $215.6 million while commercial loans, excluding PPP loans, decreased by $436.6 million, consumer loans decreased by $354.7 million and residential mortgages decreased by $322.6 million. PPP loans totaled $1.3 billion at March 31, 2021.
Loan originations for the portfolio were $1.807 billion ($1.274 billion excluding PPP loan originations), compared to $1.804 billion in the prior quarter and $1.195 billion a year ago. In addition, $81 million of residential loans were originated for sale in the quarter, compared to $125 million in the prior quarter and $60 million a year ago.




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Asset quality:
Total nonperforming loans were $150.4 million, or 0.71 percent of total loans, compared to $168.0 million, or 0.78 percent of total loans, at December 31, 2020 and $162.3 million, or 0.78 percent of total loans, at March 31, 2020. Total paying nonperforming loans were $53.2 million, compared to $59.7 million at December 31, 2020 and $61.9 million at March 31, 2020.
Past due loans were $20.4 million, compared to $32.9 million at December 31, 2020 and $37.0 million at March 31, 2020.
Deposits and borrowings:
Total deposits were $28.5 billion, compared to $27.3 billion at December 31, 2020 and $24.5 billion at March 31, 2020. Core deposits to total deposits were 92.2 percent, compared to 90.9 percent at December 31, 2020 and 87.8 percent at March 31, 2020. The loan to deposit ratio was 74.8 percent, compared to 79.2 percent at December 31, 2020 and 85.2 percent at March 31, 2020.
Total borrowings were $1.2 billion, compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2020 and $3.6 billion at March 31, 2020.
Capital:
The return on average common shareholders’ equity and the return on average tangible common shareholders’ equity were 13.65 percent and 16.79 percent, respectively, compared to 4.75 percent and 5.95 percent, respectively, in the first quarter of 2020.
The tangible equity and tangible common equity ratios were 8.30 percent and 7.85 percent, respectively, compared to 8.14 percent and 7.67 percent, respectively, at March 31, 2020. The common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 11.89 percent, compared to 10.95 percent at March 31, 2020.
Book value and tangible book value per common share were $34.60 and $28.41, respectively, compared to $32.66 and $26.46, respectively, at March 31, 2020.





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Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association and its HSA Bank division. With $33.3 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 148 banking centers and 280 ATMs. Webster also provides mobile and Internet banking. Webster Bank owns the asset-based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation; the equipment finance firm Webster Capital Finance Corporation; and HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, which provides health savings account trustee and administrative services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.
Conference Call
A conference call covering Webster’s first quarter 2021 earnings announcement will be held today, Monday, April 19, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the live call, please dial 877-407-8289 or 201-689-8341, for international callers. The webcast, along with related slides, will be available on the Webster website (www.wbst.com). A replay of the conference call will be available for one week via the website listed above, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) on April 19, 2021. To access the replay, dial 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415, for international callers. The replay conference ID number is 13718870.







Media Contact
Alice Ferreira, 203-578-2610
acferreira@websterbank.com

Investor Contact
Kristen Manginelli, 203-578-2307
kmanginelli@websterbank.com




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Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” “continue,” “remain,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “estimates,” and similar references to future periods; however, such words are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, expenses, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans, objectives, and expectations of Webster or its management or Board of Directors; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on Webster’s current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Webster’s actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) our ability to successfully execute our business plan and strategic initiatives, and manage our risks; (2) local, regional, national, and international economic conditions and the impact they may have on us and our customers; (3) volatility and disruption in national and international financial markets; (4) the potential adverse effects of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and any governmental or societal responses thereto, including the deployment and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, or any other unusual and infrequently occurring events; (5) changes in the level of nonperforming assets and charge-offs; (6) changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements; (7) adverse conditions in the securities markets that lead to impairment in the value of our investment securities; (8) inflation, changes in interest rate, and monetary fluctuations; (9) the timely development and acceptance of new products and services and the perceived value of those products and services by customers; (10) changes in deposit flows, consumer spending, borrowings, and savings habits; (11) our ability to implement new technologies and maintain secure and reliable technology systems; (12) the effects of any cyber threats, attacks or events or fraudulent activity; (13) performance by our counterparties and vendors; (14) our ability to increase market share and control expenses; (15) changes in the competitive environment among banks, financial holding companies, and other financial services providers; (16) our ability to successfully achieve the anticipated cost reductions from branch consolidations and any higher than anticipated costs or delays in implementing the consolidation plan; (17) changes in laws and regulations (including those concerning banking, taxes, dividends, securities, insurance, and healthcare) with which we and our subsidiaries must comply, including recent and potential legislative and regulatory changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic such as the CARES Act and the rules and regulations that may be promulgated thereunder; (18) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices applicable to us, including changes in our allowance for loan and lease losses and other impacts of recently adopted accounting guidance regarding the recognition of credit losses; (19) legal and regulatory developments including the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries and the results of regulatory examinations or reviews; (20) our ability to appropriately address social, environmental, and sustainability concerns that may arise from our business activities; and (21) the other factors that are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.” Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.




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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of net income and other performance ratios, as adjusted, is included in the accompanying selected financial highlights table.

We believe that providing certain non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance, our performance trends and financial position. We utilize these measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We, as well as securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties, also use these measures to compare peer company operating performance. We believe that our presentation and discussion, together with the accompanying reconciliations, provides a complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business and allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to management. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results, and we strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.




WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Selected Financial Highlights (unaudited)
 At or for the Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Income and performance ratios:
Net income$108,078$60,044$69,281$53,097$38,199
Earnings applicable to common shareholders105,53057,71566,89050,72936,021
Earnings per diluted common share1.170.640.750.570.39
Return on average assets1.31 %0.73 %0.84 %0.65 %0.50 %
Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)
16.79 9.31 10.91 8.47 5.95 
Return on average common shareholders’ equity13.65 7.51 8.80 6.79 4.75 
Non-interest income as a percentage of total revenue25.54 26.14 25.50 21.12 24.12 
Asset quality:
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases$328,351$359,431$369,811$358,522$334,931
Nonperforming assets152,808170,314167,314178,381169,120
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases/total loans and leases1.54 %1.66 %1.69 %1.64 %1.60 %
Net charge-offs/average loans and leases (annualized)0.10 0.17 0.21 0.30 0.15 
Nonperforming loans and leases/total loans and leases0.71 0.78 0.74 0.79 0.78 
Nonperforming assets/total loans and leases plus OREO0.72 0.79 0.77 0.82 0.81 
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases/nonperforming loans and leases218.29 213.94 227.39 207.17 206.37 
Other ratios:
Tangible equity (non-GAAP)
8.30 %8.35 %8.19 %8.14 %8.14 %
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
7.85 7.90 7.75 7.69 7.67 
Tier 1 risk-based capital (a)
12.55 11.99 11.88 11.82 11.60 
Total risk-based capital (a)
14.09 13.59 13.47 13.42 13.10 
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital (a)
11.89 11.35 11.23 11.17 10.95 
Shareholders’ equity/total assets9.84 9.92 9.76 9.71 9.76 
Net interest margin2.92 2.83 2.88 2.99 3.23 
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)
58.46 60.27 59.99 60.04 58.03 
Equity and share related:
Common equity$3,127,891 $3,089,588 $3,074,653 $3,029,742 $2,945,205 
Book value per common share34.60 34.25 34.09 33.59 32.66 
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)
28.41 28.04 27.86 27.40 26.46 
Common stock closing price55.11 42.15 26.41 28.61 22.90 
Dividends declared per common share0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 
Common shares issued and outstanding90,410 90,199 90,204 90,194 90,172 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic89,809 89,645 89,630 89,485 90,936 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted90,108 89,915 89,738 89,570 91,206 
(a) Presented as preliminary for March 31, 2021 and actual for the remaining periods. In accordance with regulatory capital rules, the Company elected an option to delay the estimated impact of CECL on its regulatory capital for two years followed by a three year transition period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, capital ratios and amounts as of March 31, 2021 exclude the impact of the increased allowance for credit losses on loans, held-to-maturity debt securities and unfunded loan commitments attributed to the adoption of CECL.




WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 31,
2020
Assets:
Cash and due from banks$160,703 $193,501 $198,458 
Interest-bearing deposits1,210,958 69,603 69,482 
Securities:
Available for sale3,313,980 3,326,776 3,016,631 
Held to maturity5,568,093 5,568,188 5,486,206 
Total securities8,882,073 8,894,964 8,502,837 
Allowance for credit losses on investment securities held-to-maturity(308)(299)(312)
Securities, net8,881,765 8,894,665 8,502,525 
Loans held for sale17,262 14,012 22,448 
Loans and Leases:
Commercial8,437,487 8,577,898 7,565,947 
Commercial real estate6,338,056 6,322,637 6,122,474 
Residential mortgages4,668,945 4,782,016 4,991,512 
Consumer1,856,895 1,958,664 2,211,591 
Total loans and leases21,301,383 21,641,215 20,891,524 
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(328,351)(359,431)(334,931)
Loans and leases, net20,973,032 21,281,784 20,556,593 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock77,674 77,594 141,327 
Premises and equipment, net220,982 226,743 268,420 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net559,617 560,756 559,328 
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies567,298 564,195 554,231 
Deferred tax asset, net80,235 81,286 80,318 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets509,511 626,551 701,744 
Total Assets$33,259,037 $32,590,690 $31,654,874 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Deposits:
Demand$6,680,114 $6,155,592 $4,883,436 
Health savings accounts7,455,181 7,120,017 6,736,178 
Interest-bearing checking3,792,309 3,652,763 3,007,069 
Money market3,015,565 2,940,215 2,477,304 
Savings5,304,532 4,979,031 4,418,689 
Certificates of deposit2,234,133 2,487,818 2,891,161 
Brokered certificates of deposit — 100,000 
Total deposits28,481,834 27,335,436 24,513,837 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings498,378 995,355 1,262,749 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances138,554 133,164 1,773,399 
Long-term debt566,480 567,663 571,212 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities300,863 324,447 443,435 
Total liabilities29,986,109 29,356,065 28,564,632 
Preferred stock145,037 145,037 145,037 
Common shareholders' equity3,127,891 3,089,588 2,945,205 
Total shareholders’ equity3,272,928 3,234,625 3,090,242 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$33,259,037 $32,590,690 $31,654,874 




WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
    Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)20212020
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans and leases$190,536 $216,187 
Interest and dividends on securities44,947 58,108 
Loans held for sale91 175 
Total interest income235,574 274,470 
Interest expense:
Deposits6,439 27,843 
Borrowings5,371 15,826 
Total interest expense11,810 43,669 
Net interest income223,764 230,801 
Provision for credit losses(25,750)76,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses249,514 154,801 
Non-interest income:
Deposit service fees40,469 42,570 
Loan and lease related fees8,313 6,496 
Wealth and investment services9,403 8,739 
Mortgage banking activities2,642 2,893 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies3,533 3,580 
Gain on investment securities, net 
Other income12,397 9,092 
Total non-interest income76,757 73,378 
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits107,600 101,887 
Occupancy15,650 14,485 
Technology and equipment28,516 27,837 
Marketing2,504 3,502 
Professional and outside services9,776 5,663 
Intangible assets amortization1,139 962 
Loan workout expenses394 493 
Deposit insurance3,956 4,725 
Other expenses18,447 19,282 
Total non-interest expense187,982 178,836 
Income before income taxes138,289 49,343 
Income tax expense30,211 11,144 
Net income108,078 38,199 
Preferred stock dividends and other(2,548)(2,178)
Earnings applicable to common shareholders$105,530 $36,021 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted90,108 91,206 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$1.18 $0.40 
Diluted1.17 0.39 




WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Five Quarter Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans and leases$190,536 $189,010 $188,001 $196,521 $216,187 
Interest and dividends on securities44,947 46,874 51,009 55,570 58,108 
Loans held for sale91 181 229 184 175 
Total interest income235,574 236,065 239,239 252,275 274,470 
Interest expense:
Deposits6,439 8,651 12,598 18,805 27,843 
Borrowings5,371 10,485 7,385 9,063 15,826 
Total interest expense11,810 19,136 19,983 27,868 43,669 
Net interest income223,764 216,929 219,256 224,407 230,801 
Provision for credit losses(25,750)(1,000)22,750 40,000 76,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses249,514 217,929 196,506 184,407 154,801 
Non-interest income:
Deposit service fees40,469 38,345 39,278 35,839 42,570 
Loan and lease related fees8,313 9,095 6,568 6,968 6,496 
Wealth and investment services9,403 8,820 8,255 7,102 8,739 
Mortgage banking activities2,642 4,110 7,087 4,205 2,893 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies3,533 3,662 3,695 3,624 3,580 
Gain on investment securities, net — — — 
Other income12,397 12,731 10,177 2,338 9,092 
Total non-interest income76,757 76,763 75,060 60,076 73,378 
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits107,600 122,754 104,019 99,731 101,887 
Occupancy15,650 28,024 14,275 14,245 14,485 
Technology and equipment28,516 29,122 27,846 27,468 27,837 
Marketing2,504 3,485 3,852 3,286 3,502 
Professional and outside services9,776 11,380 9,223 6,158 5,663 
Intangible assets amortization1,139 1,147 1,089 962 962 
Loan workout expenses394 261 612 392 493 
Deposit insurance3,956 4,372 4,204 5,015 4,725 
Other expenses18,447 18,985 18,876 19,327 19,282 
Total non-interest expense187,982 219,530 183,996 176,584 178,836 
Income before income taxes138,289 75,162 87,570 67,899 49,343 
Income tax expense30,211 15,118 18,289 14,802 11,144 
Net income108,078 60,044 69,281 53,097 38,199 
Preferred stock dividends and other(2,548)(2,329)(2,391)(2,368)(2,178)
Earnings applicable to common shareholders$105,530 $57,715 $66,890 $50,729 $36,021 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted90,108 89,915 89,738 89,570 91,206 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$1.18 $0.64 $0.75 $0.57 $0.40 
Diluted1.17 0.64 0.75 0.57 0.39 




WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Average Balances, Interest, Yields and Rates, and Net Interest Margin on a Fully Tax-equivalent Basis (unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(Dollars in thousands)Average
balance
InterestYield/rateAverage
balance
InterestYield/rate
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Loans and leases$21,481,320 $191,288 3.57 %$20,324,799 $216,918 4.24 %
Investment securities (a)
8,890,075 46,277 2.12 8,319,747 58,408 2.85 
Federal Home Loan and Federal Reserve Bank stock77,632 237 1.24 126,364 1,251 3.98 
Interest-bearing deposits (b)
680,367 176 0.10 68,307 191 1.11 
Loans held for sale14,351 91 2.54 22,297 175 3.14 
Total interest-earning assets31,143,745 $238,069 3.08 %28,861,514 $276,943 3.84 %
Non-interest-earning assets1,982,315 1,930,996 
Total Assets$33,126,060 $30,792,510 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits$6,436,858 $  %$4,516,906 $— — %
Health savings accounts7,451,175 1,607 0.09 6,761,358 3,296 0.20 
Interest-bearing checking, money market and savings11,995,473 1,720 0.06 9,716,974 12,403 0.51 
Certificates of deposit2,371,026 3,112 0.53 3,067,557 12,144 1.59 
Total deposits28,254,532 6,439 0.09 24,062,795 27,843 0.47 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings522,728 635 0.49 1,296,925 3,730 1.14 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances135,787 513 1.51 1,325,899 6,869 2.05 
Long-term debt (a)
567,058 4,223 3.23 551,250 5,227 4.00 
Total borrowings1,225,573 5,371 1.82 3,174,074 15,826 2.00 
Total interest-bearing liabilities29,480,105 $11,810 0.16 %27,236,869 $43,669 0.64 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities391,752 362,116 
Total liabilities29,871,857 27,598,985 
Preferred stock145,037 145,037 
Common shareholders' equity3,109,166 3,048,488 
Total shareholders' equity3,254,203 3,193,525 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$33,126,060 $30,792,510 
Tax-equivalent net interest income226,259 233,274 
Less: tax-equivalent adjustments(2,495)(2,473)
Net interest income$223,764 $230,801 
Net interest margin2.92 %3.23 %
(a) For purposes of yield/rate computation, unrealized gain (loss) balances on securities available for sale and senior fixed-rate notes hedges are excluded.
(b) Interest-bearing deposits is a component of cash and cash equivalents.




WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION Five Quarter Loan and Lease Balances (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Loan and Lease Balances (actual):
Commercial non-mortgage$7,530,066 $7,687,300 $7,722,838 $7,606,245 $6,385,619 
Asset-based lending907,421 890,598 889,711 940,524 1,180,328 
Commercial real estate6,338,056 6,322,637 6,307,567 6,207,314 6,122,474 
Residential mortgages4,668,945 4,782,016 4,885,821 4,921,573 4,991,512 
Consumer1,856,895 1,958,664 2,046,086 2,126,861 2,211,591 
Total Loan and Lease Balances21,301,383 21,641,215 21,852,023 21,802,517 20,891,524 
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(328,351)(359,431)(369,811)(358,522)(334,931)
Loans and Leases, net$20,973,032 $21,281,784 $21,482,212 $21,443,995 $20,556,593 
Loan and Lease Balances (average):
Commercial non-mortgage$7,650,367 $7,662,828 $7,683,879 $7,318,814 $6,005,501 
Asset-based lending896,093 874,221 922,653 1,030,928 1,085,624 
Commercial real estate6,303,765 6,363,776 6,260,114 6,136,091 5,996,728 
Residential mortgages4,720,703 4,821,199 4,914,368 4,946,746 5,013,888 
Consumer1,910,392 2,007,226 2,089,726 2,176,335 2,223,058 
Total Loan and Lease Balances21,481,320 21,729,250 21,870,740 21,608,914 20,324,799 
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(364,358)(375,080)(363,552)(340,050)(269,273)
Loans and Leases, net$21,116,962 $21,354,170 $21,507,188 $21,268,864 $20,055,526 





WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Five Quarter Nonperforming Assets and Past Due Loans and Leases (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Nonperforming loans and leases:
Commercial non-mortgage$60,103 $71,499 $75,080 $75,340 $74,077 
Asset-based lending2,430 2,622 3,789 138 137 
Commercial real estate13,743 21,222 8,784 15,889 12,901 
Residential mortgages42,708 41,033 41,498 46,500 42,393 
Consumer 31,437 31,629 33,485 35,187 32,785 
Total nonperforming loans and leases$150,421 $168,005 $162,636 $173,054 $162,293 
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets:
Commercial non-mortgage$102 $175 $175 $272 $121 
Residential mortgages1,695 1,544 3,899 3,081 4,480 
Consumer590 590 604 1,974 2,226 
Total other real estate owned and repossessed assets$2,387 $2,309 $4,678 $5,327 $6,827 
Total nonperforming assets$152,808 $170,314 $167,314 $178,381 $169,120 

Past due 30-89 days:
Commercial non-mortgage$7,395 $8,918 $3,821 $13,959 $8,200 
Asset-based lending 1,175 — — — 
Commercial real estate699 3,003 329 2,363 2,217 
Residential mortgages5,241 10,623 9,291 15,445 11,814 
Consumer7,036 8,720 8,349 7,857 14,666 
Total past due 30-89 days20,371 32,439 21,790 39,624 36,897 
Past due 90 days or more and accruing50 445 — 198 75 
Total past due loans and leases$20,421 $32,884 $21,790 $39,822 $36,972 
Five Quarter Changes in the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases (unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Beginning balance$359,431 $369,811 $358,522 $334,931 $209,096 
Adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 — — — 57,568 
Provision(25,759)(992)22,753 40,003 76,085 
Charge-offs:
Commercial non-mortgage1,164 7,876 12,085 15,294 5,544 
Asset-based lending — 10 — — 
Commercial real estate5,157 688 1,399 — 30 
Residential mortgages380 105 546 194 1,511 
Consumer2,594 2,673 1,717 2,586 3,076 
Total charge-offs9,295 11,342 15,757 18,074 10,161 
Recoveries:
Commercial non-mortgage209 232 1,978 271 558 
Asset-based lending1,424 33 — 10 
Commercial real estate3 47 
Residential mortgages1,158 190 521 83 235 
Consumer1,180 1,496 1,747 1,296 1,544 
Total recoveries3,974 1,954 4,293 1,662 2,343 
Total net charge-offs5,321 9,388 11,464 16,412 7,818 
Ending balance$328,351 $359,431 $369,811 $358,522 $334,931 



WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures
The Company evaluates its business based on certain ratios that utilize non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides additional clarity in assessing the results and financial position of the Company. Other companies may define or calculate supplemental financial data differently.
The efficiency ratio, which measures the costs expended to generate a dollar of revenue, is calculated excluding certain non-operational items. Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity measures the Company’s net income available to common shareholders, adjusted for the tax-effected amortization of intangible assets, as a percentage of average shareholders’ equity less average preferred stock and average goodwill and intangible assets. The tangible equity ratio represents shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets. The tangible common equity ratio represents shareholders’ equity less preferred stock and goodwill and intangible assets divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets. Tangible book value per common share represents shareholders’ equity less preferred stock and goodwill and intangible assets divided by common shares outstanding at the end of the period. Core deposits express total deposits less time deposits, including brokered time deposits. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by excluding after tax non-operational items from reported earnings applicable to common shareholders. See the tables below for reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures with financial measures defined by GAAP.
At or for the Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Efficiency ratio:
Non-interest expense (GAAP)$187,982$219,530$183,996$176,584$178,836
Less: Foreclosed property activity (GAAP)91(836)(201)(217)(250)
         Intangible assets amortization (GAAP)1,1391,1471,089962962
         Strategic initiatives (non-GAAP)9,44138,2654,786
Non-interest expense (non-GAAP)$177,311$180,954$178,322$175,839$178,124
Net interest income (GAAP)$223,764$216,929$219,256$224,407$230,801
Add: Tax-equivalent adjustment (non-GAAP)2,4952,5772,6352,5612,473
         Non-interest income (GAAP)76,75776,76375,06060,07673,378
         Other (non-GAAP)277291297293299
Loss on hedge terminations (GAAP)3,680
Customer derivative fair value adjustment (GAAP)5,511
Less: Gain on investment securities, net (GAAP)8
Income (non-GAAP)$303,293$300,240$297,248$292,848$306,943
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)58.46%60.27%59.99%60.04%58.03%
Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity:
Net income (GAAP)$108,078$60,044$69,281$53,097$38,199
Less: Preferred stock dividends (GAAP)1,9691,9691,9681,9691,969
Add: Intangible assets amortization, tax-effected (GAAP)900906860760760
Income adjusted for preferred stock dividends and intangible assets amortization (non-GAAP)$107,009$58,981$68,173$51,888$36,990
Income adjusted for preferred stock dividends and intangible assets amortization, annualized basis (non-GAAP)$428,036$235,924$272,692$207,552$147,960
Average shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$3,254,203$3,239,221$3,205,330$3,155,368$3,193,525
Less: Average preferred stock (non-GAAP)145,037145,037145,037145,037145,037
         Average goodwill and other intangible assets (non-GAAP)560,173561,303560,959558,835559,786
Average tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$2,548,993$2,532,881$2,499,334$2,451,496$2,488,702
Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)16.79%9.31%10.91%8.47%5.95%



WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures (continued)

At or for the Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Tangible equity:
Shareholders' equity (GAAP)$3,272,928$3,234,625$3,219,690$3,174,779$3,090,242
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets (GAAP)559,617560,756561,902558,367559,328
Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$2,713,311$2,673,869$2,657,788$2,616,412$2,530,914
Total assets (GAAP)$33,259,037$32,590,690$32,994,443$32,708,617$31,654,874
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets (GAAP)559,617560,756561,902558,367559,328
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$32,699,420$32,029,934$32,432,541$32,150,250$31,095,546
Tangible equity (non-GAAP)8.30%8.35%8.19%8.14%8.14%
Tangible common equity:
Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$2,713,311$2,673,869$2,657,788$2,616,412$2,530,914
Less: Preferred stock (GAAP)145,037145,037145,037145,037145,037
Tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$2,568,274$2,528,832$2,512,751$2,471,375$2,385,877
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$32,699,420$32,029,934$32,432,541$32,150,250$31,095,546
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)7.85%7.90%7.75%7.69%7.67%
Tangible book value per common share:
Tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$2,568,274$2,528,832$2,512,751$2,471,375$2,385,877
Common shares outstanding90,41090,19990,20490,19490,172
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)$28.41$28.04$27.86$27.40$26.46
Core deposits:
Total deposits$28,481,834$27,335,436$26,920,553$26,355,997$24,513,837
Less: Certificates of deposit2,234,1332,487,8182,570,4402,666,0472,891,161
Brokered certificates of deposit100,000
Core deposits (non-GAAP)$26,247,701$24,847,618$24,350,113$23,689,950$21,522,676

(In millions, except per share data)
GAAP earnings adjusted for strategic optimization initiatives:
Three months ended March 31, 2021
Pre-Tax IncomeEarnings Applicable to Common ShareholdersDiluted EPS
Reported (GAAP)$138.3$105.5$1.17
Severance2.01.50.02
Facilities optimization2.61.90.02
Project costs4.83.50.04
Adjusted (non-GAAP)$147.7$112.4$1.25