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TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report (Jan 13, 2003)

Filed January 13, 2003For Securities:TFCTFC-POTFC-PRTFC-PI

Summary

BB&T Corporation (TFC) reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2002 results, demonstrating significant growth and consistent performance. For the fourth quarter of 2002, net income rose by 21.3% year-over-year to $337.3 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of $0.70, an increase of 14.8%. Full-year net income saw a substantial 33.8% increase to $1.303 billion. The company highlighted strong performance in its noninterest income businesses, particularly mortgage banking and insurance, which experienced robust growth driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. BB&T also emphasized its consistent track record, marking the 21st consecutive year of record performance. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company delivered a total shareholder return of 5.5% in 2002, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. The report also details expansion efforts, including new branches in Florida and Maryland, and prudent asset quality management with stable nonperforming assets and a slight decrease in net charge-offs. Management expressed optimism for 2003, projecting earnings per share between $2.95 and $3.05, assuming economic recovery in the latter half of the year.

Key Highlights

  • 1BB&T Corporation reported record net income for Q4 2002 of $337.3 million, a 21.3% increase from Q4 2001.
  • 2Full-year 2002 net income reached $1.303 billion, a 33.8% increase compared to 2001.
  • 3Diluted earnings per share for Q4 2002 were $0.70, up 14.8% from $0.61 in Q4 2001.
  • 4Noninterest income grew significantly by 34.4% in Q4 2002, driven by mortgage banking and insurance operations.
  • 5The company achieved its 21st consecutive year of record performance in 2002.
  • 6BB&T's total shareholder return for 2002 was 5.5%, outperforming the S&P 500's -22.1% return.
  • 7Asset quality remained strong, with nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets at 0.56% and net charge-offs decreasing modestly.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the fourth quarter of 2002, BB&T reported record net income of $337.3 million, a 21.3% increase compared to the prior year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.70, up 14.8% from $0.61 in the same period of 2001. Operating earnings, excluding merger-related charges, increased by 19.5% to $343.7 million.

BB&T experienced substantial growth in noninterest income, which rose 34.4% to $491.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2002 compared to the prior year. This growth was primarily driven by strong performance in mortgage banking income (up $98.6 million) and insurance commissions (up 75.8%), bolstered by strategic acquisitions and increased origination activity.

BB&T's outlook for 2003 is optimistic, though acknowledging economic uncertainties. The company is comfortable with analyst estimates projecting diluted earnings per share between $2.95 and $3.05, assuming an economic recovery in the second half of 2003.

BB&T demonstrated strong shareholder value creation in 2002, with a total return to shareholders of 5.5%. This significantly outperformed the S&P 500 Index, which decreased by 22.1% during the same period. The company also highlighted strong long-term returns compared to the S&P 500 over 3, 5, and 10-year periods.