TriState Capital Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 EPS of $0.37 on Strength of Fee and Spread Income, Loan Growth and Margin Expansion
TriState Capital Holdings reported impressive fourth quarter and full year 2020 results, showcasing substantial growth across its investment management, private banking, and commercial banking sectors. In Q4, the company achieved net income of $10.6 million ($0.37 per diluted share), despite a year-over-year decrease from $12.6 million. Revenue reached a record $49.9 million in Q4, up from $46.5 million a year earlier. The company reported double-digit loan and deposit growth, with private banking loans increasing by 30.1%. Despite a provision for credit loss of $3 million, asset quality remained strong.
- Fourth quarter net income increased to $10.6 million, compared to $7.4 million in Q3 2020.
- Total revenue for 2020 reached a record $191.2 million, up 6.6% from 2019.
- Commercial loans grew by 19.0% year-over-year, highlighting solid demand.
- Private banking loans increased by 30.1%, showcasing strong client engagement.
- Net income decreased from $12.6 million in Q4 2019 to $10.6 million in Q4 2020.
- Non-performing assets rose to 0.13% of total assets, up from 0.06% the previous year.
TriState Capital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSC) (“TriState Capital” or the “company”) reported fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results including strong contributions by each of its investment management, private banking and commercial banking businesses, double-digit annual loan and deposit growth, assets under management growth, and year end margin expansion.
The parent company of TriState Capital Bank and Chartwell Investment Partners reported fourth quarter 2020 net income available to common shareholders of
“TriState Capital achieved record levels of revenue, interest income, fees, loans and deposits while maintaining superior asset quality and showing meaningful growth in fourth quarter margins,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James F. Getz said. “Our unique business model demonstrated its ability to achieve profitable growth in the most extraordinary operating and rate environments in 2020. We believe our balance sheet and capital position have never been stronger, including more than
FULL YEAR AND FOURTH QUARTER 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
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Earnings reflected
$3.0 million in fourth quarter provision expense toward building allowance for credit loss on loans and leases (ACL) by145.5% from December 31, 2019 and12.8% during the last three months of the year to$34.6 million at period end, representing67.4% of adverse-rated credits,1.01% of commercial loans and0.42% of total loans. -
The company maintained superior credit quality, including period-end non-performing assets representing
0.13% of total assets and non-performing loans representing0.12% of total loans, as well as COVID-19 deferral levels declining to1.0% of total loans. -
Chartwell grew net income to
$2.8 million in 2020, up15.0% from the year prior, even as investment management fees declined12.1% over the same period. -
Assets under management increased
5.8% from December 31, 2019 and6.3% during the quarter to$10.26 billion at period end, while Chartwell’s run rate revenues grew to$35.6 million at year end. -
Fourth quarter funding costs declined 10 basis points and net interest margin improved by 7 basis points to
1.53% from the linked quarter, as the company managed deposit growth to3.7% for the fourth quarter and28.0% for the year, while expanding its liquidity relationships and franchise. -
Commercial loans grew by
19.0% from December 31, 2019 and7.3% during the quarter, with no Paycheck Protection Program lending. -
Private banking loans grew
30.1% from December 31, 2019 and7.8% during the quarter, as loans primarily collateralized by marketable securities represented58.4% of total loans at the end of 2020.
REVENUE GROWTH
Net interest income (NII) grew to a record
Non-interest income totaled
Chartwell investment management fees were
TriState Capital recorded a
NII and non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses on the sale of securities, combined to generate record total revenue of
EXPENSES IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS
To support the continued growth of each of its businesses and its balance sheet, the company increased annual non-interest expense by
Fourth quarter 2020 operating expenses were favorably impacted by what are expected to be sustainable reductions in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance expense as a percentage of average assets, as compared to prior years. Premium assessments in the fourth quarter reflected TriState Capital’s portfolio of private banking non-purpose margin loans collateralized by marketable securities, as well as the branchless bank approaching
Other fourth quarter of 2020 operating expense increases included investments in technology and new hires to support continued growth, as well as accruals for the performance-based variable compensation program in which virtually all of the company’s employees participate. Technology and data services expense was
TriState Capital Bank’s efficiency ratio was
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue was
Pre-tax income was
TriState Capital’s effective tax rate in 2020 was
Net income available to common shareholders, earnings per share and weighted average diluted shares in the fourth quarter of 2020 reflected the company’s previously disclosed
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Chartwell’s operating leverage potential was on full display in 2020, with significant growth in profitability. The unit’s net income grew to
Segment non-interest expenses were
Strong investment performance across Chartwell’s active equity and fixed income strategies contributed to positive net inflows of client assets in 2020, as well as the full recovery of assets under management and run rate revenues from the financial markets’ trough in March 2020. At the end of 2020, Chartwell had
Chartwell new business and new flows from existing accounts of
Chartwell annual run rate revenue grew
ORGANIC LOAN GROWTH
TriState Capital’s client engagement and distribution capabilities continued to grow both sides of its balance sheet organically, expanding the number and depth of its premier relationships with high-quality middle-market commercial customers, as well as the family offices and high-net-worth clients the bank serves through its national referral network of investment advisors and other financial intermediaries.
Average loans totaled a record
TriState Capital continued to fortify its position as the nation’s leading independent provider of marketable securities-backed loans for clients of independent investment advisory and other financial services firms. Private banking loans totaled a record
The company continued to grow relationships with top-quality middle-market sponsors and businesses, driving originations of commercial and industrial (C&I) and commercial real estate (CRE) loans while managing credit quality within the portfolio. Commercial loans totaled
C&I loans grew to
CRE loans grew to
TriState Capital’s 2020 commercial lending activity is attributed to its regional middle market and financial services franchise, including the continued expansion of its equipment finance and investment fund finance offerings. The bank does not offer small business lending products and did not participate in the Paycheck Protection Program.
STRATEGIC DEPOSIT FRANCHISE EXPANSION
TriState Capital continues to support private banking and commercial loan growth with its highly responsive funding capability and the agile expansion of its strategic deposit franchise. The bank’s national treasury management and liquidity management offerings are increasing the breadth and depth of depositor relationships with financial services businesses, payroll and other specialized payment processors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, middle market companies, professional service firms, municipalities and non-profits.
Average deposits totaled
Treasury management deposit accounts grew to
The bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio was
INTEREST RATE MANAGEMENT
TriState Capital continues to maintain a balance sheet with significant flexibility to actively manage interest rate dynamics and profitability, while offering attractive deposit and loan pricing to clients, even as the Federal Reserve’s target Federal Funds Rate has declined dramatically since the third quarter of 2019.
Investment securities totaled a record
Most of TriState Capital’s non-fixed rate deposits are linked to the Effective Fed Funds Rate or another benchmark, and the remaining deposits are priced at rates set with bank discretion. Total cost of funds for all deposits and interest-bearing liabilities averaged
At December 31, 2020,
The yield on total loans averaged
TriState Capital reported a net interest margin of
ASSET QUALITY
TriState Capital maintained strong asset quality metrics in the fourth quarter of 2020, reflecting the company’s disciplined credit culture and the majority of its private banking non-purpose margin loans collateralized by marketable securities. Private banking grew to represent
COVID-19 deferral levels have declined from 48 loans representing
TriState Capital recorded provision for credit loss of
ACL totaled
Non-performing assets (NPAs) were
Total adverse-rated credits, including NPLs, were
The company recorded net recoveries of
CAPITAL STRENGTH AND EFFICIENCY
The company’s strong balance sheet included
As of December 31, 2020, estimated regulatory capital ratios for TriState Capital Holdings were
The company’s tangible common equity (TCE) ratio was
CONFERENCE CALL
As previously announced, TriState Capital will hold a conference call tomorrow to review its financial results and operating performance.
The live conference call on January 28 will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET. Telephone participants may avoid any delays by pre-registering for the call using the link http://dpregister.com/sreg/10150560/dee5e7d640 to receive a special dial-in number and PIN. Telephone participants who are unable to pre-register should dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the call and request the “TriState Capital investor call.” The call may be accessed by dialing 888-339-0757 from the United States, 855-669-9657 from Canada or 412-902-4194 from other international locations.
The live conference call will also be available through an audio webcast accessible at https://services.choruscall.com/links/tsc210128.html or http://investors.tristatecapitalbank.com. These links may also be used to access an archived replay of the conference call.
A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the end of the conference call through February 4. The replay may be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 from the United States, 855-669-9658 from Canada or 412-317-0088 from other locations and entering the conference number 10150560.
ABOUT TRISTATE CAPITAL
TriState Capital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., providing commercial banking, private banking and investment management services to middle-market companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. Its TriState Capital Bank subsidiary had
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect TriState Capital’s current views with respect to, among other things, future events and the company’s financial performance, as well as the company’s goals and objectives for future operations, financial and business trends, business prospects and management’s outlook or expectations for earnings, revenues, expenses, capital levels, liquidity levels, asset quality or other measures of future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “achieve,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “maintain,” “may,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “should,” “sustain,” “target,” “trend,” “will,” “will likely result,” and “would,” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about TriState Capital’s industry and beliefs or assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Although TriState Capital believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, TriState Capital cautions you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that change over time and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the following:
- risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and their expected impact and duration, including effects on TriState Capital’s operations, its clients, economic conditions and the demand for its products and services;
- TriState Capital’s ability to prudently manage its growth and execute its strategy, including the successful integration of past and future acquisitions, its ability to fully realize the cost savings and other benefits of its acquisitions, manage risks related to business disruption following those acquisitions, and manage customer disintermediation;
- deterioration of TriState Capital’s asset quality;
- TriState Capital’s level of non-performing assets and the costs associated with resolving problem loans, including litigation and other costs;
- possible additional loan and lease losses and impairment, changes in the value of collateral securing TriState Capital’s loans and leases and the collectability of loans and leases, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the programs implemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, including its automatic loan forbearance provisions;
- possible changes in the speed of loan prepayments by customers and loan origination or sales volumes;
- business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within TriState Capital’s local market areas, including the effects of an increase in unemployment levels, slowdowns in economic growth and changes in demand for products or services or the value of assets under management;
- TriState Capital’s ability to maintain important deposit customer relationships, its reputation and otherwise avoid liquidity risks;
- changes in management personnel;
- TriState Capital’s ability to recruit and retain key employees;
- volatility and direction of interest rates;
- risks related to the phasing out of LIBOR and changes in the manner of calculating reference rates, as well as the impact of the phase out of LIBOR and introduction of alternative reference rates on the value of loans and other financial instruments we hold that are linked to LIBOR;
- changes in accounting policies, accounting standards, or authoritative accounting guidance, including the CECL model;
- any impairment of TriState Capital’s goodwill or other intangible assets;
- TriState Capital’s ability to develop and provide competitive products and services that appeal to its customers and target markets;
- TriState Capital’s ability to provide investment management performance competitive with its peers and benchmarks;
- fluctuations in the carrying value of the assets under management held by Chartwell Investment Partners, LLC, the company’s registered investment advisor subsidiary, as well as the relative and absolute investment performance of such subsidiary’s investment products;
- operational risks associated with TriState Capital’s business, including technology and cyber-security related risks;
- increased competition in the financial services industry, particularly from regional and national institutions;
- negative perceptions or publicity with respect to any products or services offered by TriState Capital;
- adverse judgments or other resolution of pending and future legal proceedings, and costs incurred in defending such proceedings;
- changes in the laws, rules, regulations, interpretations or policies relating to financial institutions, accounting, tax, trade, monetary and fiscal matters, including economic stimulus programs, and potential expenses associated with complying with such laws and regulations;
- TriState Capital’s ability to comply with applicable capital and liquidity requirements, including its ability to generate liquidity internally or raise capital on favorable terms;
- regulatory limits on TriState Capital’s ability to receive dividends from its subsidiaries and pay dividends to shareholders;
- changes and direction of government policy towards and intervention in the U.S. financial system;
- natural disasters and adverse weather, acts of terrorism, regional or national civil unrest, cyber-attacks, an outbreak of hostilities, a public health outbreak (such as COVID-19) or other international or domestic calamities, and other matters beyond TriState Capital’s control;
- the effects of any reputation, credit, interest rate, market, operational, legal, liquidity, regulatory or compliance risk resulting from developments related to any of the risks discussed above; and
- other factors that are discussed in TriState Capital’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this press release. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if TriState Capital’s underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what the company anticipates. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for TriState Capital to predict which will arise. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and TriState Capital does not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. In addition, TriState Capital cannot assess the impact of each factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
This news release and the accompanying tables contain certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Specifically, TriState Capital reviews and reports tangible common equ
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