10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2008

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2008

Filed August 7, 2008For Securities:TFCTFC-POTFC-PRTFC-PI

Summary

BB&T Corporation (TFC) reported a decrease in net income for the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the prior year, reflecting the challenging economic environment. Total assets grew, driven by an increase in loans and leases, while deposits also saw a modest increase. However, the company experienced a significant rise in its provision for credit losses, indicating growing concerns about asset quality, particularly within the residential real estate sector in certain regions. Despite these headwinds, BB&T highlighted improvements in its net interest margin and strong capital ratios, which remain well above regulatory requirements. The company also continued its strategy of growing fee-based businesses, with noninterest income showing an increase.

Financial Highlights

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Beta

Net Income

$428.00M

EPS (Diluted)

$0.78

Cash & Equivalents

$2.64B

Free Cash Flow

$948.00M

Financial Statements
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Interest Expense$722.00M
Net Income$428.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.78
EPS (Diluted)$0.78
Shares Outstanding (Basic)546.63B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)549.76B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income decreased by 6.6% to $428 million for Q2 2008 compared to Q2 2007, with diluted EPS falling to $0.78 from $0.83.
  • 2Total assets increased to $136.5 billion, up 2.9% from year-end 2007, primarily due to growth in loans and leases.
  • 3Provision for credit losses significantly increased to $330 million in Q2 2008 from $88 million in Q2 2007, reflecting deteriorating asset quality.
  • 4Nonperforming assets more than doubled to $1.3 billion at June 30, 2008, from $696 million at December 31, 2007.
  • 5Net interest income increased by 10.7% to $1.1 billion for Q2 2008, and the net interest margin improved to 3.65% from 3.55% in Q2 2007.
  • 6Noninterest income rose 13.4% to $827 million for Q2 2008, driven by increases in insurance, service charges on deposits, and mortgage banking income.
  • 7Capital ratios remain strong, with Tier 1 leverage at 7.2% and Total Capital at 14.0%, significantly above regulatory minimums.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the increased provision for credit losses was the ongoing challenges in the residential real estate markets, particularly in Georgia, Florida, and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, which led to further credit deterioration.

The net interest margin improved to 3.65% for the second quarter of 2008, compared to 3.55% for the same period in 2007. This improvement was attributed to benefits from a liability-sensitive balance sheet and effective control of deposit and funding costs.

Noninterest income increased due to higher insurance income, growth in service charges on deposits (driven by overdraft fees and new accounts), and a significant increase in mortgage banking income, partly influenced by the adoption of new fair value accounting standards and growth in commercial mortgage servicing.

BB&T maintains strong capital levels, with its Tier 1 leverage ratio at 7.2% and Total Capital ratio at 14.0% as of June 30, 2008. These ratios are well above the regulatory 'well-capitalized' standards, indicating a solid financial foundation.