10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2013

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2013

Filed August 8, 2013For Securities:TFCTFC-POTFC-PRTFC-PI

Summary

Truist Financial Corporation (TFC), formerly BB&T Corporation, reported a net income of $547 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013. This represents a year-over-year increase in both net income and earnings per share, driven by lower funding and credit-related costs, along with improved noninterest income. The company's return on average assets and common equity also saw a slight improvement compared to the prior year's second quarter. Despite a decrease in net interest income due to lower loan yields in the prevailing low-interest-rate environment and the runoff of covered assets, the bank managed to improve its overall financial performance. Noninterest income saw a significant boost, primarily from insurance income and higher securities gains. Asset quality continued to improve, with nonperforming assets declining to their lowest level since Q1 2008. The company's capital ratios remain strong and well above regulatory requirements.

Financial Highlights

38 data points
Beta

Net Income

$547.00M

EPS (Diluted)

$0.77

Total Assets

$182.74B

Cash & Equivalents

$2.38B

Free Cash Flow

$1.77B

Financial Statements
Beta
Interest Expense$228.00M
Net Income$547.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.78
EPS (Diluted)$0.77
Shares Outstanding (Basic)702.08M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)712.86M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income available to common shareholders increased by 7.3% to $547 million in Q2 2013 compared to Q2 2012.
  • 2Diluted earnings per share rose by 6.9% to $0.77 in Q2 2013 compared to Q2 2012.
  • 3Net interest margin (NIM) decreased by 25 basis points to 3.70% due to lower loan yields and covered asset runoff.
  • 4Noninterest income increased by $80 million, driven by higher insurance income and net securities gains.
  • 5Nonperforming assets (excluding covered assets) decreased to $1.28 billion, reaching their lowest level since Q1 2008.
  • 6Provision for credit losses (excluding covered loans) decreased by 30.9% due to improving credit quality.
  • 7Total shareholders' equity increased by $773 million compared to year-end 2012, supported by preferred stock issuance and retained earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Truist Financial (BB&T) reported an increase in profitability for Q2 2013. Net income available to common shareholders grew by 7.3% to $547 million, and diluted earnings per share increased by 6.9% to $0.77 compared to the same period in 2012. This improvement was attributed to lower funding and credit-related costs, and higher noninterest income.

The NIM decreased by 25 basis points to 3.70% in Q2 2013. This decline was primarily due to lower yields on new loans resulting from the low-interest-rate environment, and the runoff of covered assets. These factors were partially offset by lower funding costs.

Truist Financial demonstrated improved asset quality. Nonperforming assets (excluding covered assets) decreased by approximately 10% from the previous quarter to $1.28 billion at June 30, 2013, marking the lowest level since Q1 2008. The provision for credit losses also saw a significant reduction, reflecting the ongoing improvement in credit trends within the loan portfolio.

Noninterest income increased by $80 million year-over-year in Q2 2013. Key drivers included a $33 million increase in insurance income, attributed to firmer market conditions and a reinsurance refund, and a $25 million increase in net securities gains, compared to a loss in the prior year's quarter. Higher investment banking and brokerage fees also contributed to the growth.