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ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter 2010

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. today reported earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

Second Quarter 2010 Highlights:

    --  Second quarter record net income of $4,021,000, a 158% increase
        year/year
    --  19 consecutive quarters of profitability
    --  Deposit growth of 26% year/ year, with no brokered deposits


Bud Foshee, CFO, stated, "We are pleased to report record earnings for the quarter, which is the result of marked improvement in the net interest margin and efficiency ratio over the second quarter of 2009." Tom Broughton, President and CEO, said, "Our deposit growth continues to be strong due to the 'flight to quality' by depositors." Broughton added, "ServisFirst Montgomery has reached $300 million in assets in three years, and ServisFirst Dothan has reached $200 million in assets in less than two years.  We are very proud of their success."

ABOUT SERVISFIRST:

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

ServisFirst 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, 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

                                       June 30,     June 30,      March 31,

                                       2010         2009          2010

                                       (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)

Total interest income                  $ 18,996     $ 14,979      $ 18,502

Total interest expense                 3,688        4,478         3,596

 Net interest income before provision  15,308       10,501        14,906

Provision for loan losses              2,537        2,608         2,712

 Net interest income after provision
 for loan losses                       12,771       7,893         12,194

 Total noninterest income              1,004        1,282         1,132



Salaries and employee benefits         3,147        3,590         3,482

Other noninterest expense              4,414        3,292         3,776

 Total noninterest expense             7,561        6,882         7,258

 Income before taxes                   6,214        2,293         6,068

Income taxes                           2,193        734           2,055

 Net income                            $ 4,021      $ 1,559       $ 4,013



Basic earnings per share               $ 0.73       $ 0.28        $ 0.73

Diluted earnings per share             $ 0.65       $ 0.27        $ 0.68

Average basic shares                   5,513,482    5,513,482     5,513,482

Average fully diluted shares           6,399,929    5,809,655     5,901,778



                                       Six Months Ended June 30,

                                       2010         2009

                                       (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

Total interest income                  $ 37,498     $ 28,915

Total interest expense                 7,284        9,369

 Net interest income before provision  30,214       19,546

Provision for loan losses              5,075        5,068

 Net interest income after provision
 for loan losses                       25,139       14,478

 Total noninterest income              2,136        2,202

                                       .

Salaries and employee benefits         6,629        6,956

Other noninterest expense              8,364        6,359

 Total noninterest expense             14,993       13,315

 Income before taxes                   12,282       3,365

Income taxes                           4,248        1,086

 Net income                            $ 8,034      $ 2,279



Basic earnings per share               $ 1.46       $ 0.42

Diluted earnings per share             $ 1.33       $ 0.40

Average basic shares                   5,513,482    5,458,006

Average fully diluted shares           6,159,841    5,750,527






SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)



                                      June 30,     December 31,  June 30,

                                      2010         2009          2009

                                      (Unaudited)  (Audited)     (Unaudited)

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks               $ 127,102    $ 75,526      $ 19,490

Investment securities                 236,467      256,098       111,814

Restricted equity securities          3,510        3,241         3,241

Federal funds sold and other
investments                           148          680           76,978

Mortgage loans held for sale          4,462        6,202         8,023



Loans                                 1,288,410    1,207,084     1,111,744

Reserve for loan losses               (15,713)     (14,911)      (13,567)

Net loans                             1,272,697    1,192,173     1,098,177

Foreclosed real estate                10,773       12,525        9,239

Other assets                          27,466       27,052        15,381

Total assets                          $ 1,682,625  $ 1,573,497   $ 1,342,343



LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities:

Noninterest-bearing                   $ 188,657    $ 211,307     $ 139,169

Interest-bearing                      1,326,247    1,221,048     1,067,316

Total deposits                        1,514,904    1,432,355     1,206,485

Borrowings                            55,278       40,150        40,073

Interest payable                      887          1,026         1,071

Other liabilities                     2,510        2,344         1,822

Total liabilities                     1,573,579    1,475,875     1,249,451



Stockholders' equity                  109,046      97,622        92,892

Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity                                $ 1,682,625  $ 1,573,497   $ 1,342,343












SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Key Ratios

                                Three Months Ended

                                June 30,     June 30,     March 31,

                                2010         2009         2010

                                (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

Return on average assets        1.02%        0.48%        1.06%

Return on average equity        15.34%       6.77%        16.24%

Net interest margin (fully tax
equivalent)                     4.07%        3.39%        4.14%

Efficiency ratio                46.35%       58.41%       45.26%










                                            Six Months Ended June 30,

                                            2010         2009

                                            (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

Return on average assets                    1.04%        0.37%

Return on average equity                    15.77%       5.10%

Net interest margin (fully tax equivalent)  4.11%        3.30%

Efficiency ratio                            46.35%       61.22%










                                       Three Months Ended

                                       June 30,     June 30,     March 31,

                                       2010         2009         2010

                                       (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

Book value per share                   $ 19.78      $ 16.85      $ 18.51

Tangible book value per share          $ 19.78      $ 16.85      $ 18.51

% of reserve for loan losses to total
loans                                  1.22%        1.22%        1.24%

Nonperforming assets to total loans

 plus foreclosed real estate           1.45%        2.18%        2.02%





SOURCE ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.