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ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2011

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. today announced record earnings for the quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2011.

THIRD QUARTER 2011 HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Nine-month record net income of $16.8 million, a 31% increase year/year, and third-quarter income of $6.0 million, a 25% increase year/year
  • Basic earnings per common share of $1.03 for the quarter and $2.93 for the nine months
  • Ranked 25th best in efficiency ratio ranking in the United States by American Banker
  • Correspondent Division reached profitability during the third quarter

"We are pleased to announce record net income for the quarter and the nine months," said Bud Foshee, CFO. Tom Broughton, CEO and President, stated, "Our strong balance sheet and customer service continues to attract new clients to the bank. Loan demand has rebounded over the past two quarters, and total loans grew at a 34% annualized rate during the third quarter."

ABOUT SERVISFIRST:

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst Bancshares provides business and personal financial services through locations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Dothan, Alabama  and Pensacola, Florida.

ServisFirst Bancshares files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933.  The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "plan,", "intend," "will," "would," "might" and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this press release or in other statements attributable to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.'s senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including: general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting and tax principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes in our loan portfolio and the deposit base; possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including, but not limited to, economic stimulus initiatives and so-called "bailout" initiatives; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectibility of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, in our geographic markets; and increased competition from both banks and non-bank financial institutions.  The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other SEC filings. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained herein. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbancshares.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

Contact: ServisFirst Bank
Bud Foshee (205) 949-0307
BFoshee@servisfirstbank.com

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)















Three Months Ended





September 30,


June 30,





2011


2010


2011





(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)

Total interest income


$                  23,312


$                    19,959


$              22,080

Total interest expense


4,093


3,972


4,032


Net interest income before provision


19,219


15,987


18,048

Provision for loan losses


2,740


2,537


1,494


Net interest income after provision for loan losses


16,479


13,450


16,554


Total noninterest income


1,808


1,348


1,782





-


-


-

Salaries and employee benefits


4,723


3,547


5,026

Other noninterest expense


4,109


3,920


4,343


Total noninterest expense


8,832


7,467


9,369


Income before taxes


9,455


7,331


8,967

Income taxes


3,320


2,532


3,122


Net income


6,135


4,799


5,845

Preferred stock dividends


100


-


-


Net income available to common stockholders


$                    6,035


$                      4,799


$                5,845










Basic earnings per common share


$                      1.03


$                        0.87


$                  1.02

Diluted earnings per common share


$                      0.90


$                        0.77


$                  0.89

Average basic common shares


5,886,178


5,515,384


5,708,871

Average fully diluted common shares


6,882,809


6,417,947


6,705,953














Nine Months Ended September 30,







2011


2010







(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



Total interest income


$                  66,353


$                    57,457



Total interest expense


12,110


11,256




Net interest income before provision


54,243


46,201



Provision for loan losses


6,465


7,612




Net interest income after provision for loan losses


47,778


38,589




Total noninterest income


4,861


3,484







-


-



Salaries and employee benefits


13,963


10,176



Other noninterest expense


12,835


12,284




Total noninterest expense


26,798


22,460




Income before taxes


25,841


19,613



Income taxes


8,990


6,780




Net income


16,851


12,833



Preferred stock dividends


100


-




Net income available to common stockholders


$                  16,751


$                    12,833












Basic earnings per common share


$                      2.93


$                        2.33



Diluted earnings per common share


$                      2.58


$                        2.11



Average basic common shares


5,709,334


5,514,123



Average fully diluted common shares


6,671,913


6,249,500





SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)



September 30, 2011


September 30, 2010


December 31, 2010





(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Audited)

ASSETS








Cash and due from banks


$                  92,399


$                  149,841


$                     231,632

Investment securities


313,146


251,838


282,193

Restricted equity securities


3,708


3,510


3,510

Federal funds sold and other investments


91,315


2,213


346

Mortgage loans held for sale


9,114


8,708


7,875

Loans



1,695,476


1,345,502


1,394,818

Reserve for loan losses


(21,466)


(16,903)


(18,077)

Net loans


1,674,010


1,328,599


1,376,741

Foreclosed real estate



10,134


8,170


6,966

Other assets


63,504


23,645


25,903

Total assets


2,257,330


1,776,524


1,935,166










LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY







Liabilities:







Noninterest-bearing


382,095


224,537


250,490

Interest-bearing


1,629,186


1,377,020


1,508,226

Total deposits


2,011,281


1,601,557


1,758,716

Borrowings


51,863


55,317


55,357

Interest payable


1,043


914


898

Other liabilities


3,670


2,559


3,095

Total liabilities


2,067,857


1,660,347


1,818,066

Stockholders' equity


189,473


116,177


117,100

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$             2,257,330


$               1,776,524


$                  1,935,166




























SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Key Ratios














Three Months Ended





September 30,

June 30,





2011


2010


2011





(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)

Return on average assets


1.11%


1.10%


1.22%

Return on average equity


16.53%


16.86%


17.30%

Net interest margin (fully tax equivalent)


3.67%


3.83%


3.93%

Efficiency ratio


42.00%


43.08%


47.24%























Nine Months Ended September 30,







2011


2010







(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



Return on average assets


1.13%


1.06%



Return on average equity


16.89%


16.12%



Net interest margin (fully tax equivalent)


3.81%


4.01%



Efficiency ratio


45.34%


45.21%

























September 30,

June 30,





2011


2010


2011





(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)

Book value per common share


$                    25.38


$                      21.05


$                         24.05

Tangible book value per common share


$                    25.38


$                      21.05


$                         24.05

% of reserve for loan losses to total loans


1.27%


1.26%


1.25%








Nonperforming assets to total loans
plus foreclosed real estate


1.67%


1.67%


1.79%



SOURCE ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.