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Third Quarter Results
Nine months ended December 31, 2000

ATB Continues to Grow


Message to Stakeholders

Alberta Treasury Branches (ATB) reported solid third quarter earnings with net income of $41.4 million for the period ending December 31, 2000, compared to $53.4 million reported for the same period last year. Last year’s results included a number of non-recurring items and unusual recoveries, such as interest income received on past impaired loans, sale of share options, and a reduction in pension liability. Excluding these items, loan loss recoveries and a decrease in the general loan loss allowance, core earnings for the third quarter last year were $31.0 million.

This quarter’s results increased ATB’s retained earnings to $395.9 million, as at December 31, 2000.

"ATB continues to offer flexible products and services that truly meet the financial services needs of our customers," said Paul G. Haggis, President and CEO of ATB. "We serve our customers the way they want to be served, by providing a multitude of channels to access our services. Our customers appreciate having a choice and continue to demonstrate their loyalty toward ATB."

Financial Highlights 

  • Core net interest income of $92.4 million is an increase of 18.00% over the $78.3 million for the same quarter last year.
  • Core non-interest expenses of $67.1 million is an increase of 12.40% over the $59.7 million for the same quarter last year.
  • ATB’s efficiency ratio, non-interest expenses as a percentage of total core revenues, was 57.81% compared to 62.16% for the same nine-month period last year.
  • The allowances for credit losses, including specific and general loan loss allowances, exceed gross impaired loans by $57.1 million. Net impaired loans represent a negative 0.58% of total loans at December 31, 2000, compared to a negative 0.66% at December 31, 1999.
  • Total assets of $11.5 billion is an increase of 14.00% over last year.
  • Total loans at $9.6 billion is an increase of 10.59% over last year.
  • Customer deposits of $10.8 billion is an increase of 12.66% over last year.

Products and Services 

Strong third quarter deposit growth was led by a tremendous response to ATB’s Century GIC product. Demand was strong and the sales period extended to accommodate customer demand.

ATB continues to create innovative products to meet the unique demands of Albertans. This year, ATB’s RSP product line-up includes a Springboard GIC and three Equity-linked GICs, including a special Western Canadian-based Equity-linked product. ATB’s RSP product line-up provides flexibility of term, redeemability and growth potential.

Six linked RSP GICs have matured, where returns were based on major stock indices and commodity price levels that provided ATB customers with one-time interest payments with returns ranging from 12.12% to a high of 83.69%. These linked products provide customers with the added benefit of a guarantee to their principal.

A new line-up of saving and chequing account products was introduced to provide customers with a realm of choices. Whether our customers prefer personalized services, the convenience of electronic banking, or all-inclusive packaged accounts, ATB is uniquely positioned to respond to how our customers choose to deal with us.

An alliance was formed with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to offer merchant services to their members across the province. This partnership opens the door for Alberta businesses across the province who belong to their local Chamber, to take advantage of discount rates and flexible options with ATB’s Merchant MasterCardâ and Direct Payment system.

Sales of the Alberta Business MasterCardâ continue to be very strong and over 50 percent of ATB’s small revolving loans are now delivered through this product. The ATB Internet Banking business-banking product continues to grow at a rapid pace, with over 3,100 businesses now using this platform to perform more than 35,000 transactions per month. Customer reaction to the new Business Financial Services Centre in Calgary has been extremely positive and local businesses from across the city have been taking advantage of the 24-hour automated depository service.

Our commitment to providing services is demonstrated by our investment in the branch network,  with the relocation of a branch in Sherwood Park to new freestanding premises at the Lakeland Ridge shopping centre. Grand openings were held in November for recently relocated branches at Calgary Sunridge and Grande Prairie Northview.  These grand openings featured customer promotions, free refreshments and community fundraisers to support local causes.

This year, we will opennew branches in Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer, relocate five branches to new premises, and undertake renovations at seven branches.

Bursaries totaling $20,000 were awarded to 10 post-secondary students who applied for financial services with ATB between May and October 2000. Random draws were held regionally across Alberta, from these Alberta post-secondary students enrolled in a full-time program at an approved Canadian post-secondary institution.

Supporting our Communities 

ATB is a strong supporter of numerous community events throughout Alberta. Our employees give back to the communities where they work and live by volunteering and supporting many local activities.

For example, ATB sponsored the opening ceremonies of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) during November. This sponsorship included a customer contest for free CFR tickets and a $1,000 ATB MasterCardâ credit.

ATB employees contributed a record amount to various United Way campaigns across Alberta. ATB employees raised a total of $127,000 for the United Way campaign, when combined with a corporate donation. 

Edmonton and area branches once again supported the annual Christmas Bureau by accepting donations to support families in need, sponsoring families, and providing a corporate donation for the fundraising campaign.

We are well positioned for further profitable growth. ATB operates on sound banking and business principles, providing fair value to its customers in meeting their financial services needs in the Alberta marketplace. We appreciate the loyalty of our customers and believe that ATB truly does offers an alternative in the financial services landscape.

Ron P. Triffo
Chairman of the Board

Paul G. Haggis
President &
Chief Executive Officer

February 2001

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Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

As at

 

Dec. 31
2000

 

Sept. 30
2000

 

Dec. 31
1999

Assets

           
 

Cash resources

           

Cash and non-interest bearing deposits with banks

$

117,764

$

91,209

$

141,858

Interest bearing deposits with banks

 

708,598

 

705,145

 

514,183

 

 

826,362

 

796,364

 

656,041

             

Securities

 

792,941

 

759,539

 

512,280

 

Loans, net of allowances for credit losses

           

Residential mortgages

 

3,935,571

 

3,862,414

 

3,588,702

Personal

 

1,403,498

 

1,401,175

 

1,246,164

Credit cards

 

149,570

 

133,772

 

83,684

Business and other

 

4,109,703

 

3,987,557

 

3,760,588

   

9,598,342

 

9,384,918

 

8,679,138

 

Other

           

Capital assets

 

65,152

 

62,221

 

59,651

Other assets

 

180,968

 

173,300

 

149,237

   

246,120

 

235,521

 

208,888

 
 

$

11,463,765

$

11,176,332

$

10,056,347

 

Liabilities and equity

           
             

Deposits

           

Personal

$

5,993,870

$

5,892,008

$

5,364,470

Business and other

 

4,791,691

 

4,668,071

 

4,209,069

   

10,785,561

 

10,560,079

 

9,573,539

 

Other

           

Other liabilities

 

259,982

 

240,385

 

284,628

Cheques and other items in transit, net

 

4,801

 

3,862

 

4,731

   

264,783

 

244,247

 

289,359

             

Subordinated debenture

 

17,444

 

17,444

 

7,519

 

Equity

 

395,977

 

354,562

 

185,930

 
 

$

11,463,765

$

11,176,332

$

10,056,347

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Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

   

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

 

Dec.  31 2000

 

Sept. 30 2000

 

Dec. 31 1999

 

Dec. 31 2000

 

Dec. 31 1999

                     

Interest income

                   

Loans

$

187,535

$

183,256

$

161,559

$

543,943

$

481,125

Securities

 

11,623

 

11,103

 

7,343

 

31,710

 

21,960

Deposits with banks

 

10,995

 

10,015

 

8,558

 

29,222

 

23,996

   

210,153

 

204,374

 

177,460

 

604,875

 

527,081

Interest expense

                   

Deposits

 

117,441

 

113,807

 

94,783

 

334,278

 

276,148

Subordinated debentures

 


265

 


265

 


103

 


633

 


206

                     
   

117,706

 

114,072

 

94,886

 

334,911

 

276,354

                     

Net interest income

 

92,447

 

90,302

 

82,574

 

269,964

 

250,727

Provision for credit losses

 

6,079

 

6,079

 

881

 

18,237

 

1,934

                     

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

86,368

 

84,223

 

81,693

 

251,727

 

248,793

                     

Other income

                   

Service charges

 

11,282

 

9,595

 

10,019

 

30,531

 

27,648

Credit fees

 

4,003

 

4,298

 

3,907

 

13,762

 

14,098

Commission and other

 

2,679

 

3,515

 

8,248

 

9,610

 

14,276

Card fees

 

2,821

 

2,321

 

1,993

 

7,617

 

5,444

Foreign exchange

 

1,386

 

1,200

 

978

 

4,056

 

2,631

                     
   

22,171

 

20,929

 

25,145

 

65,576

 

64,097

                     

Net interest and other income

 

108,539

 

105,152

 

106,838

 

317,303

 

312,890

                     

Non-interest expenses

                   

Salaries and employee benefits

 

34,005

 

30,789

 

21,610

 

97,253

 

80,474

Premises and equipment, including amortization

 

9,764

 

9,522

 

9,299

 

29,506

 

27,667

Communications and electronic processing

 

13,198

 

11,614

 

13,419

 

37,177

 

36,705

Other

 

10,157

 

9,908

 

9,115

 

30,028

 

26,262

                     
   

62,124

 

61,833

 

53,443

 

193,964

 

171,108

                     

Net income

$

41,415

$

43,319

$

53,395

$

123,339

$

141,782

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

 

For the nine months ended

   

Dec.  31 2000

 

Dec. 31 1999

         

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Net income

$

123,339

$

141,782

Adjustments to determine net cash flows:

       

  Provision for credit losses

 

18,237

 

1,934

  Amortization

 

11,216

 

9,163

  Net changes in accrued interest receivable and payable

 

31,783

 

19,490

Other items, net

 

(5,006)

 

28,529

   

179,569

 

200,898

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Net change in deposits

 

860,936

 

551,309

Issue of subordinated debenture

 

9,925

 

7,519

   

870,861

 

558,828

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Net change in interest bearing deposit balances with banks

 

(151,465)

 

(13,730)

Purchase of investment securities

 

(4,623,824)

 

(4,062,606)

Maturity of investment securities

 

4,461,107

 

4,018,805

Net change in loans

 

(691,889)

 

(644,342)

Net purchases of capital assets

 

(12,752)

 

(14,643)

   

(1,018,823)

 

(716,516)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

242

 

(517)

         

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

31,849

 

42,693

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

81,114

 

94,434

         

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

112,963

$

137,127

Consists of:

       

  Cash and non-interest bearing deposits with banks

$

117,764

$

141,858

  Cheques and other items in transit, net

 

(4,801)

 

(4,731)

 

$

112,963

$

137,127

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited)

($ in thousands)

 

 For the nine months ended

   

Dec.  31 2000

 

Dec.  31 1999

Equity at beginning of year

$

272,638

$

44,148

Net income for period

 

123,339

 

141,782

         

Equity at end of period

$

395,977

$

185,930

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Market Segment Information (unaudited)

ATB conducts its business through market segments that offer different products and services - deposit business, individual lending, agricultural lending, and independent business and commercial lending. The deposit business market segment provides a wide range of deposit and investment products and sundry financial services to all clients. The lending business market segments provide a variety of credit products and services including credit cards designed specifically for each particular group of borrowers.

Results for these market segments are based on ATB's internal financial reporting systems and are consistent with the accounting policies followed in the preparation of ATB's Consolidated Financial Statements. The assets and liabilities of the market segments are transfer-priced based on their nature and term to determine the net interest income. Non-interest expenses are currently not allocated to the business units.

(unaudited)

 For the nine months ended 
 December 31, 2000

 ($ in thousands)
       

 Lending business

       

 

Deposit business

 

Individual

 

Agricultural

 

Independent
business & commercial

 

Other *

 

Total

                         

Net interest income

$

117,048

$

62,083

$

20,473

$

54,953

$

15,407

$

269,964

Other income

 

35,558

 

7,543

 

1,351

 

12,989

 

8,135

 

65,576

Total revenue

 

152,606

 

69,626

 

21,824

 

67,942

 

23,542

 

335,540

                         

Provision  for credit losses

   

-

3,501

 

45

 

6,439

 

8,252

 

18,237

Non-interest expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

193,964

 

193,964

Net income (loss)

$

152,606

$

66,125

$

21,779

$

61,503

$

(178,674)

$

123,339

                         

Average loans

$

-

$

5,241,930

$

1,134,056

$

2,963,448

$

(53,391)

$

9,286,043

Average deposits

 

9,007,871

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,363,085

 

10,370,956

                         

Total assets

 

-

 

5,406,806

 

1,241,084

 

3,008,661

 

1,807,214

 

11,463,765

                         

 December 31, 1999

                         

Net interest income

$

96,043

$

53,685

$

18,547

$

78,075

$

4,377

$

250,727

Other income

 

33,786

 

6,635

 

1,311

 

11,768

 

10,597

 

64,097

Total revenue

 

129,829

 

60,320

 

19,858

 

89,843

 

14,974

 

314,824

                         

Provision  for credit losses

 

-

 

2,784

 

921

 

8,224

 

(9,995)

 

1,934

Non-interest expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

171,108

 

171,108

Net income (loss)

129,829

$

57,536

$

18,937

$

81,619

$

(146,139)

$

141,782

                         

Average loans

$

-

$

4,675,205

$

1,049,229

$

2,682,120

$

94,256

$

8,500,810

Average deposits

 

8,161,200

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,275,073

 

9,436,273

                         

Total assets

 

-

 

4,888,989

 

1,133,334

 

2,723,741

 

1,310,283

 

10,056,347

 

*Comprised of business of corporate nature such as investment, treasury, risk management and asset management operations. Non-interest expenses are not allocated to the business segments.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis (unaudited) 

Net Income

ATB reported net income of $41.4 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2000 compared to $43.3 million for the second quarter ended September 30, 2000 and $53.4 million for the third quarter last year. These figures include items that are unusual and not expected to re-occur. In management's view, these unusual and non-recurring items distort the analysis of trends and have been separated in the table below to reflect total core net income. The following discussion concentrates on core results. The amount of loan loss recoveries and decreases in general allowances recorded last year was unusual and is not expected to reoccur. Therefore, it is excluded from the core earnings. In the current year, these recoveries are included in core earnings. The following discussion concentrates on core results.

Total core net income is $42.3 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2000, compared to $44.4 million for the second quarter ended September 30, 2000 and $31.0 million for the third quarter last year. Total core net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2000, is $134.0 million, an increase of 46.93% over last year's comparable income of $91.2 million.

($ in millions)

 

 For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

   

Dec.  31, 2000

 

Sept. 30, 2000

 

Dec.  31, 1999

 

Dec.  31, 2000

 

Dec.  31, 1999

Core earnings

                   

Net interest income

$

92.4

$

90.3

$

78.3

$

270.0

$

226.2

Other income

 

22.2

 

20.9

 

20.1

 

65.6

 

59.1

Non-interest expense

 

67.1

 

61.8

 

59.7

 

194.0

 

177.4

Loan losses

 

5.2

 

5.0

 

7.7

 

7.6

 

16.7

Total core net income

 

42.3

 

44.4

 

31.0

 

134.0

 

91.2

                     

Non-core items

                   

Interest income on past impaired loans

         

4.3

     

24.5

Loan loss recoveries

         

5.4

     

22.7

Decrease in general loan loss allowance          

12.5

     

12.5

Sale of share options held by ATB          

5.0

     

5.0

reduction in pension liabilities          

6.3

     

6.3

Changes in unallocated loan loss provisions

 

(0.9)

 

(1.1)

 

(11.1)

 

(10.6)

 

(20.4)

                     

Net income

$

41.4

$

43.3

$

53.4

$

123.4

$

141.8

Net Interest Income

Core net interest income is $92.4 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2000, up $2.1 million or 2.33% compared to core net interest income for the second quarter ended September 30, 2000 and up $14.1 million or 18.00% compared to the third quarter last year.

Core net interest income for the nine months ended December 31, 2000 is $270.0 million, an increase of $43.8 million or 19.36% from the same period last year. The increase in core net interest income over the past year is due to growth in average assets of 9.69% and an increase in the net interest margin to 3.27% at December 31, 2000 from 3.01% at December 31, 1999.

Other Income

Core other income is $22.2 million for the third quarter and $65.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2000. This is an 11.00% increase from the previous year. The largest increase is in card fees, a result of introduction of new MasterCard products.

Non-interest Expenses 

Core non-interest expenses are $67.1 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2000, an increase of 8.58% compared to core non-interest expenses for the second quarter ended September 30, 2000 and an increase of 12.40% compared to core non-interest expenses for the third quarter last year.

Core non-interest expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2000, are $194.0 million, an increase of 9.36% compared to the same period last year.

This increase in non-interest expenses is largely due to investments in customer access channels and an increase in processing volumes.

The efficiency ratio, expressed as a percentage of non-interest expenses to core revenue (net interest income plus other income) improved to 57.81% for the nine months ended December 31, 2000, compared to 62.16% for the same period last year.

Loan Quality

Gross impaired loans (before deducting the allowance for credit losses) at the end of the quarter are $116.3 million, compared to $150.5 million a year ago. The allowance for credit losses exceeds the gross amount of impaired loans by $57.1 million.

Balance Sheet 

ATB's total assets are $11.5 billion at December 31, 2000, an increase of 2.57% from September 30, 2000 and an increase of 14.00% from December 31, 1999. Total loans are up 10.59% from a year ago due to steady growth in all customer segments. In the past year loans to individuals increased by $527.7 million or 10.78%, agriculture loans increased by $91.9 million or 7.89%, and independent business and commercial loans increased by $299.6 million or 11.43%. Deposits grew by $1.2 billion or 12.66% over the past twelve months.

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Highlights (unaudited)
   

 For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

($ in thousands)

 

Dec. 31 2000

 

Sept 30
2000

 

Dec. 31
1999

 

Dec. 31
2000

 

Dec. 31
1999

Operating results

Total revenue

$

114,618

$

111,231

$

107,719

$

335,540

$

314,824

Provision for credit losses

 

6,079

 

6,079

 

881

 

18,237

 

1,934

Non-interest expense

 

67,124

 

61,833

 

53,443

 

193,964

 

171,108

Net income

 

41,415

 

43,319

 

53,395

 

123,339

 

141,782

Core net income  

42,315

 

44,466

 

30,941

 

133,932

 

91,127

                     

Balance Sheet Summary  

Assets

$

11,463,765

$

11,176,332

$

10,056,347

       

Loans

 

9,598,342

 

9,384,918

 

8,679,138

       

Deposits

 

70,785,561

 

10,560,079

 

9,573,539

       

Impaired loans net of loan loss allowances

 

(57,126)

 

(48,456)

 

(58,224)

       

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Key Performance Indicators on Core Earnings
**  

Dec.  31 2000
Nine months

March 31, 2000
Twelve months

Dec.  31 1999
Nine months

       

Operating revenue growth*

17.60%

6.86%

5.35%

Net interest margin

3.27%

3.07%

3.01%

Net interest spread on average earning assets

3.36%

3.17%

3.09%

Other income to operating revenue

19.54%

20.76%

20.73%

Expenses to operating revenue

57.81%

64.29%

62.16%

Return on assets (before tax)

1.62%

1.80%

1.21%

Operating expense growth*

9.36%

1.27%

(3.75%)

Net impaired loans to total gross loans

(0.58%)

(0.46%)

(0.66%)

Credit losses to average loans

0.11%

(0.49%)

0.26%

Loan growth*

10.592%

10.52%

10.85%

Deposit growth*

12.66%

10.00%

7.72%

Asset growth*

14.00%

12.39%

10.21%

* Growth percentages calculated over a one-year period
** See table under Net Income in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section for a definition of core earnings

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For further information on this report, please contact:
    ATB Financial
    ATB Place
    9888 Jasper Avenue
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