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PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2003

Filing Date
Filed March 12, 2004
Period End
December 31, 2003
Security
PNC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K210

PNC filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 210 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 10-K filed March 12, 2004. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

PNC Financial Services Group's 2003 10-K shows a year of mixed results: reported net income fell 15% to $1.001 billiona ($3.55 diluted EPS) from $1.184 billion ($4.15) in 2002, driven by a $120 million pretax charge (about $87 million after tax, or $0.31 per share) tied to the Department of Justice Deferred Prosecution Agreement over the 2001 PAGIC transactions, plus a $28 million ($0.10 per share) cumulative-effect charge from adopting DIG B36.

Core businesses were steadier: noninterest income rose 2% to $3.257 billionb, fund servicing and asset management held up, BlackRock earnings rose 17%, and nonperforming assets fell 22% to $328 million (from $418 million). Pressure came from net interest income, which declined 9% to $1.996 billion as net interest margin compressed 35 basis points to 3.64%, reflecting low rates, weak loan demand, and residential mortgage prepayments. Average loans fell 6%, and noninterest expense rose 8% to $3.476 billion, pushing the efficiency ratio to 66%.

Balance sheet and capital were strengthened in several ways. Total assets reached $68.2 billionc, partly due to the consolidation of Market Street and affordable housing partnerships under FIN 46R, which added about $2.6 billion. Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio rose to 9.5% and total risk-based to 13.8%, and both bank subsidiaries were rated well capitalized.

The company repurchased $508 milliond of stock and raised its quarterly dividend 4% to $0.50. Management also completed the January 1, 2004 acquisition of United National Bancorp (about $681 million in cash and stock, roughly $3 billion in assets) and lifted two regulatory written agreements in September 2003. Litigation over the PAGIC transactions and Adelphia bankruptcy-related suits remain open, and management has said it cannot yet estimate exposure from the Adelphia suits.

For 2004, management identified interest rates, loan demand, and asset quality as the key drivers, and said it is not assuming a significant improvement in loan growth. Investors should weigh the one-time DOJ and DIG B36 charges against the underlying fee-income resilience, the margin pressure from the rate environment, and the integration risk of the United National deal.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Net income fell to $1.001 billion ($3.55 diluted EPS) from $1.184 billion ($4.15) in 2002, including $87M after-tax DOJ-related charges and a $28M DIG B36 accounting charge.
  2. Net interest income declined 9% to $1.996 billion; net interest margin fell 35 bps to 3.64% amid historically low rates and weak loan demand.
  3. Noninterest income rose 2% to $3.257 billion, supported by asset management fees of $861M, fund servicing of $762M, and BlackRock earnings up 17%.
  4. Asset quality improved: nonperforming assets declined 22% to $328M, and the provision for credit losses fell to $177M from $309M.
  5. Capital strengthened: Tier 1 risk-based ratio of 9.5% (up from 8.8%), total risk-based ratio of 13.8%; $508M of share repurchases in 2003 and a 4% dividend increase to $0.50 per quarter.
  6. Completed the United National Bancorp acquisition on January 1, 2004 (~$3B assets, ~$2.3B deposits, ~$681M consideration), expanding in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
  7. Ongoing legal exposure from the PAGIC transactions (DOJ Deferred Prosecution Agreement, $90M restitution fund, securities class actions) and Adelphia-related lawsuits, which management says it cannot yet quantify.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What drove the decline in PNC's 2003 earnings?

    Earnings fell mainly because of a $120 million pretax charge ($87 million after tax, $0.31 per diluted share) for the Department of Justice Deferred Prosecution Agreement and related costs, plus a $28 million ($0.10 per share) cumulative-effect charge from adopting DIG B36. Lower net interest income from the low-rate environment and weaker loan demand also contributed, partly offset by higher fee income and lower credit costs.

  2. How is PNC's balance sheet and capital position after 2003?

    Total assets were $68.2 billion, up from $66.4 billion, partly from FIN 46R consolidations that added about $2.6 billion. Shareholders' equity was $6.6 billion. The Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 9.5% and the total risk-based ratio 13.8%, and both bank subsidiaries were well capitalized. Average loans fell 6% to $34.7 billion, while average securities rose to $14.7 billion.

  3. What is the outlook for 2004 and what are the main risks?

    Management said the timing and extent of interest rate changes is the key factor it cannot control, and it is not assuming significant loan growth in 2004. Its stated priorities are stable asset quality, deeper customer relationships, improved efficiency, and stronger governance and risk management. Risks include integrating United National, the unresolved PAGIC and Adelphia litigation, and continued margin pressure. Management noted that BlackRock performance fees are expected to resume only after the fixed-income hedge fund exceeds its high-water mark, which could occur around Q2 2004.

  4. Does the Department of Justice matter affect PNC's ongoing operations?

    PNC's subsidiary PNCICLC entered a Deferred Prosecution Agreement related to the 2001 PAGIC transactions. It paid a $25 million penalty and established a $90 million restitution fund, and the DOJ has said it will seek dismissal after twelve months if PNCICLC complies. The company expects continued compliance costs, including added staff and legal expenses, and related shareholder and ERISA suits are still pending.

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