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First M&F Corp. Announces Small Loss for Quarter; Credit Trends Improving

  • Press Release
  • Source: First M&F Corp.
  • On 5:00 pm EDT, Monday October 19, 2009

KOSCIUSKO, Miss., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First M&F Corp. (Nasdaq: FMFC - News) reported today that net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was a loss of $.580 million ($580,000) attributable to common shareholders, or a negative $(.06) basic and diluted earnings per share, compared to the second quarter of 2009 loss attributable to common shareholders of $5.498 million, or negative $(.61) per share and a profit of $ 2.210 million, or $.24 basic and diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2008. The reported loss included $2.0 million in extraordinary loan loss provisioning. The quarterly results also included $.240 million in losses on the other than temporary impairment of trust preferred securities held in the investment portfolio. Hugh S. Potts, Jr., Chairman and CEO commented, "The third quarter of 2009 reflects a continuation of clear evidence of a recession and credit cycle. No two companies or banks are identical in the timing of their entry into or exit from the downward credit cycle which has not yet run its course. Most indicators reveal an emerging recovery. In looking at First M&F there are some trends which are improving, some trends are relatively stable, and some trends are still bothersome and troubling."

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Mr. Potts commented further, "Our operating results have improved from the low point at the end of the first quarter. While the company lost $580 thousand, 6 cents per share, the trend of quarterly losses is dramatically down from the first quarter high and the second quarter. Our extraordinary provisioning for loan losses is trending downward and, at $2 million this quarter, was significantly down from the previous three quarters. Loan charge-offs at $3.433 million are consistent with comparative quarters and much less than the second quarter of 2009. Our core revenue stream, pre-tax, pre-provision, remains consistent. Mortgage revenues are up and insurance revenues, though down slightly, remain strong. Overhead expense, exclusive of credit-related expenses and regulatory assessments, is down."

Net Interest Income

Reported net interest income was down by 5.5% compared to the third quarter of 2008, with the net interest margin decreasing to 3.40% on a tax equivalent basis in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to 3.70% in the third quarter of 2008. The significant contributor to the decrease in net interest income year over year was the year-to-date continuing erosion in spreads in the low interest environment, although spreads and the margin did rebound somewhat in the quarter due mainly to increases in loan yields. The margin also continued to feel downward pressure from the increasing level of non-accrual loans. The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2009 was 3.16% as compared to 3.33% for the first quarter of 2009 and 3.60% for the fourth quarter of 2008. Loan yields decreased to 6.07% in the third quarter of 2009 from 6.53% in the third quarter of 2008. Loan yields, however, increased from the second quarter of 2009 to the third quarter as the company began to feel the effect of higher risk pricing in the portfolio. Average loans were $1.107 billion for the third quarter of 2009 as compared to $1.138 billion for the second quarter of 2009 and $1.204 billion during the third quarter of 2008. Loans decreased by $8.63 million in the third quarter of 2009 and fell by $41.5 million in the second quarter.

Deposit costs decreased in the third quarter of 2009 from the second quarter of 2009 and from the third quarter of 2008, in response to the overall fall in rates as the Fed cut rates in the fourth quarter of 2008, continuing its policy of loosening credit and as opportunities for re-pricing deposits were acted on. Deposit costs were 2.03% in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to 2.69% in the third quarter of 2008. Deposits grew by $47.269 million during the third quarter of 2009 and have grown $105.353 million since the third quarter of 2008. Management plans to continue to focus on core deposit growth for 2009 to encourage relationship-driven deposits as a stable source of low cost funding.

Loans as a percentage of assets were 65.56% at September 30, 2009 as compared to 73.49% at September 30, 2008 and 73.68% at December 31, 2008. Loans fell by 8.88% since the third quarter of 2008 while deposits grew by 8.42%.

"Loan volumes are down almost 9% year over year," said Mr. Potts, "but new loan production continues to keep overall balances from falling more rapidly. The recasting of the portfolio continues with the most favorable and dramatic reduction coming in Acquisition, Construction and Development, down $97 million or 34 % from a year ago. This high-risk category now represents 17% of our portfolio. Deposits are up about 8.5% year over year reflecting liquidity and resources to fund loan growth."

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income, excluding securities transactions and impairment of investments, for the second quarter of 2009 fell by 2.07% compared to the second quarter of 2008, with deposit-related income down 4.03%. Insurance agency commissions were down by 7.72%.

A major part of non-interest income is from deposit sources. Although down overall, deposit revenues continue to be supported by debit card fee income, flat versus the year-ago quarter, while overdraft fee income decreased by 9.70%.

Non-interest Expenses

Non-interest expenses were up by 6.89% in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to the third quarter of 2008 largely due to increases in Other Real Estate expenses and losses and increased FDIC assessments. Salaries and benefits were down 1.72% year over year.

Credit Quality

Annualized net loan charge-offs as a percent of average loans for the third quarter of 2009 were 1.24% as compared to .49% for the same period in 2008. Net charge-offs totaled $3.433 million for the quarter versus $1.473 million a year ago and $19.378 million in the second quarter of 2009. Non-accrual and 90-day past due loans as a percent of total loans were 6.82% at the end of the third quarter of 2009 as compared to 1.88% at the end of the 2008 quarter. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 2.97% at September 30, 2009 as compared to 1.63% at September 30, 2008, reflecting increased provisioning. The allowance for loan losses increased to $32.695 million at the end of the third quarter of 2009 from $31.323 million at the end of the second quarter of 2009 due to net charge-off activity of $3.433 million offset by additional provisions of $4.805 million. The end of third quarter allowance for loan loss balance increased from $19.618 million at the end of the third quarter of 2008 due to increased quarterly provisions and extraordinary provisioning in recognition of worsening credit issues. The increased provision expense was a reaction to continued distress in real estate markets, and in construction and development loans in particular, as sales of existing inventory continued at a slow pace and real estate values fell. Mr. Potts commented, "Non-accruals are down, ninety days past due and still accruing are up and other real estate owned is up. Other real estate represents credit issues which are near final disposition. Sales of OREO were $7.4 million for the quarter, an all-time high, and should rise from this level before declining."

Further commenting, Mr. Potts said, "Asset quality remains the primary challenge facing the company. Our reappraisals are current. Our focus is on remediation, collection and disposition. Negative impact on capital during the quarter was minimal and the small drop in capital ratios was due more to deposit growth than the operating loss."

Balance Sheet

Total assets at September 30, 2009 were $1.676 billion as compared to $1.597 billion at the end of 2008 and $1.641 billion at September 30, 2008. Total loans were $1.099 billion compared to $1.177 billion at the end of 2008 and $1.206 billion at September 30, 2008. Deposits were $1.357 billion compared to $1.261 billion at the end of 2008 and $1.251 billion at September 30, 2008. Total capital was $133.750 million, or $ 11.57 in book value per common share at September 30, 2009.

Mr. Potts concluded, "As we look ahead, we believe the recession is coming to an end. The economy will be slower than we would like to see. The lagging clean up will extend to 2010. The worst should be over, however, the certainty of that is neither guaranteed nor clear. There are many positive and encouraging trends as well as serious and unresolved issues.

Preserving capital and adding to capital through earnings and other means are a part of our daily tactical and strategic thinking. We take heart at the recovery trends and focus on what must be done, all with a sense of urgency and thanksgiving. You are encouraged to take note of the various schedules accompanying this release which will shed light on the narrative."

About First M&F Corporation

First M&F Corp., the parent of M&F Bank, is committed to proceed with its mission of making the mid-south better through the delivery of excellence in financial services to 33 communities in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida.

Caution Concerning ForwardLooking Statements

This document includes certain "forwardlooking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about those factors is contained in First M&F Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    First M&F Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (Unaudited)
    (In thousands, except share data)

                                September 30  December 31  September 30
                                    2009         2008          2008
                                    ----         ----          ----
    Cash and due from banks           38,809      47,738        41,791
    Interest bearing
     bank balances                    57,934       6,556        10,721
    Federal funds sold                50,000       9,350        31,000
    Securities available for
     sale (cost of $296,828,
     $223,882 and $220,477)          303,305     227,145       219,953
    Loans held for sale                6,726       7,698         5,466

    Loans                          1,099,108   1,176,595     1,206,213
    Allowance for loan losses         32,695      24,918        19,618
                                      ------      ------        ------
         Net loans                 1,066,413   1,151,677     1,186,595

    Bank premises and
     equipment                        43,574      44,642        44,739
    Accrued interest
     receivable                        8,280       9,832        10,099
    Other real estate                 28,114      11,061         7,191
    Goodwill                          16,772      32,572        32,572
    Other intangible assets            5,546       7,127         7,248
    Other assets                      50,996      41,467        43,890
                                      ------      ------        ------
         Total assets              1,676,469   1,596,865     1,641,265

    Non-interest
     bearing deposits                196,999     178,689       178,980
    Interest bearing deposits      1,159,818   1,082,698     1,072,483
                                   ---------   ---------     ---------
         Total deposits            1,356,817   1,261,387     1,251,463

    Federal funds and
     repurchase
     agreements                       12,164       9,728        11,938
    Other borrowings                 133,751     151,547       197,547
    Junior subordinated debt          30,928      30,928        30,928
    Accrued interest payable           2,973       3,537         3,577
    Other liabilities                  6,086       3,770         4,896
                                       -----       -----         -----
         Total liabilities         1,542,719   1,460,897     1,500,349

    Preferred stock, 30,000
     shares issued and
     outstanding                      28,778           -             -
    Common stock,
     9,069,346, 9,063,346
     and 9,061,846
     shares issued &
     outstanding                      45,347      45,317        45,309
    Additional paid-in capital        31,922      30,447        30,421
    Nonvested restricted
     stock awards                        765         780           789
    Retained earnings                 25,242      60,133        65,700
    Accumulated other
     comprehensive income              1,695        (727)       (1,321)
                                       -----        ----        ------
         Total First M&F
          Corp equity                133,749     135,950       140,898
    Noncontrolling interests in
     subsidiaries                          1          18            18
                                          --          --            --
         Total equity                133,750     135,968       140,916
                                     -------     -------       -------
         Total liabilities
          & equity                 1,676,469   1,596,865     1,641,265



    First M&F Corporation and Subsidiary
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
    (In thousands, except share data)

                                      Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                         September 30         September 30
                                        2009       2008       2009       2008
                                        ----       ----       ----       ----
    Interest and fees on loans        16,798     19,675     50,147     62,160
    Interest on loans
     held for sale                        76         46        192        241
    Taxable investments                2,507      2,179      7,318      6,893
    Tax exempt investments               519        554      1,617      1,607
    Federal funds sold                    22         10         61        144
    Interest bearing bank balances         4         15         12        120
                                          --         --         --        ---
         Total interest income        19,926     22,479     59,347     71,165

    Interest on deposits               5,758      7,266     18,249     25,136
    Interest on fed funds
     and repurchase
     agreements                           26         98         83        259
    Interest on other borrowings       1,345      1,596      4,120      5,035
    Interest on subordinated debt        499        499      1,488      1,488
                                         ---        ---      -----      -----
         Total interest expense        7,628      9,459     23,940     31,918

                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
         Net interest income          12,298     13,020     35,407     39,247
    Provision for possible
     loan losses                       4,805      2,190     33,840      9,050
                                       -----      -----     ------      -----
         Net interest income
          (expense) after
          loan loss                    7,493     10,830      1,567     30,197

    Service charges on deposits        2,804      3,042      8,138      8,765
    Mortgage banking income              468        389      1,428      1,014
    Agency commission income           1,097      1,153      3,025      3,191
    Fiduciary and brokerage income       120        117        372        453
    Other income                         688        833      2,552      2,871
    Other-than-temporary
     impairment on
     securities, net of
     $994 and $1,212
     charged to other
     comprehensive income               (237)         -       (412)         -
    Gains on AFS securities              441        (17)       442          5
                                         ---        ---        ---         --
         Total noninterest income      5,381      5,517     15,545     16,299

    Salaries and employee benefits     7,106      7,230     21,566     22,193
    Net occupancy expense              1,134      1,084      3,308      3,115
    Equipment expenses                   706        882      2,195      2,671
    Software and
     processing expenses                 465        518      1,458      1,475
    FDIC insurance assessments           750        107      2,565        250
    Foreclosed property expenses         508        191      2,790        807
    Goodwill impairment                    -          -     15,800          -
    Intangible asset
     amortization and
     impairment                          107        122      1,581        364
    Other expenses                     3,364      3,095      9,733      9,168
                                       -----      -----      -----      -----
         Total noninterest expense    14,140     13,229     60,996     40,043

                                      ------      -----    -------      -----
         Net income (loss)
          before taxes                (1,266)     3,118    (43,884)     6,453
    Income tax expense (benefit)      (1,137)       902    (11,389)     1,555
                                      ------        ---    -------      -----
         Net income (loss)              (129)     2,216    (32,495)     4,898
    Net income (loss)
     attributable to
     noncontrolling
     interests                             7          6         (7)        15
                                          --         --         --         --
         Net income (loss)
          attributable to First
          M&F Corp                      (136)     2,210    (32,488)     4,883
                                        ====      =====    =======      =====


    Earnings Per Common Share
    Calculations:
         Net income (loss)
          attributable to First
          M&F Corp                      (136)     2,210    (32,488)     4,883
    Dividends and accretion on
     preferred stock                     435          -      1,028          -
                                         ---        ---      -----        ---
         Net income (loss)
          applicable to common
          stock                         (571)     2,210    (33,516)     4,883
    Earnings (loss) attributable
     to participating securities
     (a)                                   9         27       (349)        61
                                          --         --       ----         --
         Net income (loss)
          allocated to common
          shareholders                  (580)     2,183    (33,167)     4,822
                                        ====      =====    =======      =====

    Weighted average
     shares (basic)                9,069,346  9,060,675  9,066,049  9,061,685
    Weighted average
     shares (diluted)              9,069,346  9,060,860  9,066,049  9,062,835
    Basic earnings (loss)
     per share  (a)                   ($0.06)     $0.24     ($3.66)     $0.53
    Diluted earnings
     (loss) per share                 ($0.06)     $0.24     ($3.66)     $0.53
                                      ======      =====     ======      =====



    First M&F Corporation
    Financial Highlights
                           YTD Ended    YTD Ended     YTD Ended    YTD Ended
                          September 30  December 31  September 30  December 31
                              2009         2008          2008         2007
                              ----         ----          ----         ----
    Performance Ratios:
    Return on assets
     (annualized)            -2.66%        0.03%         0.40%        0.92%
    Return on equity
     (annualized)  (b)       -30.77%        0.37%         4.59%       10.78%
    Return on common equity
     (annualized)  (b)       -38.23%        0.37%         4.59%       10.78%
    Efficiency ratio          84.38%       72.77%        70.70%       67.07%
    Net interest margin
     (annualized, tax-
     equivalent)               3.30%        3.67%         3.70%        3.93%
    Net charge-offs to
     average loans
     (annualized)              3.08%        0.75%         0.41%        0.28%
    Nonaccrual loans to total
     loans                     6.24%        1.74%         1.82%        0.53%
    90 day accruing loans to
     total loans               0.57%        0.48%         0.05%        0.09%


                            QTD Ended    QTD Ended     QTD Ended    QTD Ended
                          September 30    June 30      March 31    December 31
                              2009         2009          2009         2008
                              ----         ----          ----         ----
    Per Common Share
     (diluted):
    Net income (loss)         (0.06)       (0.61)        (2.99)       (0.48)
    Cash dividends paid        0.01         0.01          0.13         0.13
    Book value                11.57        11.46         12.14        15.00
    Closing stock price        3.75         4.07          6.12         8.46

    Loan Portfolio
     Composition: (in
     thousands)
    Commercial, financial and
     agricultural           124,836      135,325       132,812      127,704
    Non-residential real
     estate                 677,777      672,359       720,783      745,700
    Residential real estate 197,760      205,068       204,003      209,696
    Home equity loans        44,250       44,827        45,116       45,791
    Consumer loans           44,318       40,728        37,451       37,908
    Other loans              10,167        9,434         9,087        9,796
                             ------        -----         -----        -----
       Total loans        1,099,108    1,107,741     1,149,252    1,176,595

    Deposit Composition:
     (in thousands)
    Noninterest-bearing
     deposits               196,999      181,163       191,386      178,689
    NOW deposits            294,303      286,265       283,521      217,334
    MMDA deposits           155,858      163,112       179,313      182,364
    Savings deposits        112,370      113,061       114,529      114,281
    Certificates of deposit
     under $100,000         283,531      281,698       274,187      272,461
    Certificates of deposit
     $100,000 and over      306,728      274,472       258,664      276,763
    Brokered certificates of
     deposit under $100,000   7,028        9,776        11,560       19,495
                              -----        -----        ------       ------
       Total deposits     1,356,817    1,309,547     1,313,160    1,261,387

    Nonperforming Assets:
     (in thousands)
    Nonaccrual loans         69,019       74,420        52,084       20,564
    Other real estate        28,114       22,575        10,907       11,061
    Investment securities       610        1,047             -            -
                                ---        -----           ---          ---
       Total nonperforming
        assets               97,743       98,042        62,991       31,625
    Accruing loans past
     due 90 days or more      6,351        5,608         1,409        5,686
    Restructured loans
     (accruing)               3,664        3,664         3,664        3,664
    Total nonaccrual loan to
     loans                     6.24%        6.69%         4.51%        1.74%
    Total nonperforming
     credit assets to
     loans and ORE             8.57%        8.54%         5.40%        2.65%
    Total nonperforming
     assets to assets
     ratio                     5.83%        6.03%         3.84%        1.98%

    Allowance For Loan
     Loss Activity: (in
     thousands)
    Beginning balance        31,323       41,506        24,918       19,618
    Provision for loan loss   4,805        9,195        19,840       10,684
    Charge-offs              (3,597)     (19,579)       (3,508)      (5,501)
    Recoveries                  164          201           256          117
                                ---          ---           ---          ---
    Ending balance           32,695       31,323        41,506       24,918



    First M&F Corporation
    Financial Highlights
                            QTD Ended   QTD Ended  QTD Ended   QTD Ended
                           September 30  June 30    March 31  December 31
                              2009        2009       2009        2008
                              ----        ----       ----        ----
    Condensed Income
     Statements: (in
     thousands)

    Interest income          19,926     19,160     20,261       22,123
    Interest expense          7,628      7,895      8,417        9,374
                              -----      -----      -----        -----
       Net interest income   12,298     11,265     11,844       12,749
    Provision for loan losses 4,805      9,195     19,840       10,684
    Noninterest revenues      5,381      4,976      5,188        4,832
    Noninterest expenses     14,140     15,815     31,041       14,241
                             ------     ------     ------       ------
       Net income (loss)
        before taxes         (1,266)    (8,769)   (33,849)      (7,344)
    Income tax expense
     (benefit)               (1,137)    (3,660)    (6,592)      (2,990)
    Noncontrolling interest       7          2        (16)           3
                                  -          -        ---            -
       Net income (loss)       (136)    (5,111)   (27,241)      (4,357)
    Preferred dividends         435        439        154            -
                                ---        ---        ---            -
       Net income (loss)
        applicable to common
        stock                  (571)    (5,550)   (27,395)      (4,357)
    Earnings (loss)
     attributable to
     participating
     securities  (a)              9        (52)      (306)         (57)
                                  -        ---       ----          ---
       Net income (loss)
        allocated to common
        shareholders           (580)    (5,498)   (27,089)      (4,300)

    Tax-equivalent net
     interest income         12,670     11,654     12,216       13,131

    Selected Average
     Balances:
     (in thousands)
    Assets                1,646,710  1,611,513  1,645,555    1,611,444
    Loans held for
     investment           1,100,109  1,131,370  1,165,086    1,196,806
    Earning assets        1,478,169  1,478,819  1,486,073    1,450,265
    Deposits              1,315,758  1,303,615  1,304,905    1,254,382
    Equity                  135,365    138,120    150,128      141,330
    Common equity           106,694    109,510    135,791      141,312

    Selected Ratios:
    Return on average assets
     (annualized)             -0.03%     -1.27%     -6.71%       -1.08%
    Return on average equity
     (annualized)  (b)        -0.40%    -14.84%    -73.59%      -12.27%
    Return on average
     common equity
     (annualized)  (b)        -2.13%    -20.33%    -81.82%      -12.27%
    Average equity to
     average assets            8.22%      8.57%      9.12%        8.77%
    Tangible equity to
     tangible assets  (c)      6.74%      6.88%      7.18%        6.18%
    Tangible common equity
     to tangible assets  (c)   5.00%      5.09%      5.41%        6.18%
    Net interest margin
     (annualized, tax-
     equivalent)               3.40%      3.16%      3.33%        3.60%
    Efficiency ratio          78.34%     95.10%     80.41%       79.29%
    Net charge-offs to
     average loans
     (annualized)              1.24%      6.87%      1.13%        1.79%
    Nonaccrual loans to
     total loans               6.24%      6.69%      4.51%        1.74%
    90 day accruing loans to
     total loans               0.57%      0.50%      0.12%        0.48%
    Price to book (x)          0.32       0.36       0.50         0.56
    Price to earnings (x)       N/A        N/A        N/A          N/A



    First M&F Corporation
    Financial Highlights

    Historical
     Earnings
     Trends:  (a)                    Earnings        Earnings
                                   Applicable to   Allocated to
                                      Common          Common
                     Earnings          Stock       Shareholders        EPS
                  (in thousands)  (in thousands)  (in thousands)    (diluted)
                  --------------  --------------  --------------    ---------
         3Q 2009        (136)           (571)           (580)         (0.06)
         2Q 2009      (5,111)         (5,550)         (5,498)         (0.61)
         1Q 2009     (27,241)        (27,395)        (27,089)         (2.99)
         4Q 2008      (4,357)         (4,357)         (4,300)         (0.48)
         3Q 2008       2,210           2,210           2,183           0.24
         2Q 2008        (466)           (466)           (458)         (0.05)
         1Q 2008       3,139           3,139           3,097           0.34
         4Q 2007       3,561           3,561           3,517           0.38
         3Q 2007       3,808           3,808           3,760           0.42
         2Q 2007       3,535           3,535           3,492           0.38
         1Q 2007       3,554           3,554           3,509           0.39

    Revenue
    Statistics:                   Non-interest    Non-interest
                  Revenues       Revenues to     Revenues to    Contribution
                   Per FTE      Ttl. Revenues    Avg. Assets       Margin
                 (thousands)      (percent)       (percent)    (percent) (d)
                  -----------      ---------       ---------    -------------
         3Q 2009        34.4           29.81%           1.30%          60.64%
         2Q 2009        31.2           29.92%           1.24%          56.11%
         1Q 2009        32.3           29.81%           1.28%          58.85%
         4Q 2008        32.8           26.90%           1.19%          62.36%
         3Q 2008        34.4           29.16%           1.37%          61.78%
         2Q 2008        33.4           28.13%           1.31%          61.00%
         1Q 2008        33.7           29.03%           1.34%          59.68%
         4Q 2007        34.3           27.31%           1.29%          61.21%
         3Q 2007        35.0           27.83%           1.36%          62.58%
         2Q 2007        33.4           26.23%           1.28%          61.04%
         1Q 2007        33.7           29.96%           1.50%          61.88%

    Expense
    Statistics:    Non-interest
                    Expense to      Efficiency
                    Avg. Assets        Ratio
                     (percent)    (percent)  (e)
                     ---------    --------------
          3Q 2009       3.41%          78.34%
          2Q 2009       3.94%          95.10%
          1Q 2009       7.65%          80.41%
          4Q 2008       3.52%          79.29%
          3Q 2008       3.29%          69.93%
          2Q 2008       3.34%          71.85%
          1Q 2008       3.25%          70.33%
          4Q 2007       3.19%          67.78%
          3Q 2007       3.24%          66.08%
          2Q 2007       3.26%          67.02%
          1Q 2007       3.37%          67.41%



    First M&F Corporation
    Average Balance Sheets/Yields and Costs (tax-equivalent)
    (In thousands with yields and costs annualized)

                                 QTD September 2009    QTD September 2008
                                 ------------------    ------------------
                                Average               Average
                                Balance  Yield/Cost   Balance  Yield/Cost
                                -------  ----------   -------  ----------
    Interest bearing
     bank balances                14,850       0.11%     3,228       1.93%
    Federal funds sold            41,032       0.22%     2,400       1.61%
    Taxable investments
    (amortized cost)             260,003       3.82%   171,936       5.04%
    Tax-exempt investments
    (amortized cost)              54,940       5.97%    57,809       6.08%
    Loans held for sale            7,235       4.13%     4,986       3.68%
    Loans held for investment  1,100,109       6.08% 1,198,943       6.55%
                               ---------       ----  ---------       ----
       Total earning assets    1,478,169       5.45% 1,439,302       6.32%
    Non-earning assets           168,541               159,911
                                 -------               -------
       Total average assets    1,646,710             1,599,213

    NOW                          280,104       1.17%   215,559       1.55%
    MMDA                         155,665       1.18%   178,733       2.11%
    Savings                      112,684       1.41%   116,658       2.11%
    Certificates of Deposit      576,388       2.80%   565,156       3.42%
    Short-term borrowings         12,556       0.82%    17,269       2.25%
    Other borrowings             165,722       4.41%   180,793       4.61%
                                 -------       ----    -------       ----
       Total interest bearing
        liabilities            1,303,119       2.32% 1,274,168       2.95%
    Non-interest
     bearing deposits            190,917               177,595
    Non-interest bearing
     liabilities                  17,309                 7,117
    Preferred equity              28,669                     -
    Common equity                106,696               140,333
                                 -------               -------
       Total average
        liabilities and equity 1,646,710             1,599,213
                                               ----                  ----
    Net interest spread                        3.13%                 3.37%
    Effect of non-interest
     bearing deposits                          0.30%                 0.36%
    Effect of leverage                        -0.03%                -0.03%
                                              -----                 -----
       Net interest margin,
        tax-equivalent                         3.40%                 3.70%
    Less tax equivalent
     adjustment:
       Investments                             0.08%                 0.09%
       Loans                                   0.02%                 0.01%
                                               ----                  ----
    Reported book net
     interest margin                           3.30%                 3.60%



    First M&F Corporation
    Average Balance Sheets/Yields and Costs (tax-equivalent)
    (In thousands with yields and costs annualized)
                                 YTD September 2009    YTD September 2008
                                 ------------------    ------------------
                                Average               Average
                                Balance  Yield/Cost   Balance  Yield/Cost
                                -------  ----------   -------  ----------
    Interest bearing
     bank balances                13,457       0.12%     6,238       2.58%
    Federal funds sold            36,589       0.23%     6,534       2.94%
    Taxable investments
     (amortized cost)            233,965       4.18%   181,080       5.08%
    Tax-exempt investments
     (amortized cost)             57,284       6.02%    55,450       6.17%
    Loans held for sale            7,746       3.31%     6,493       4.96%
    Loans held for investment  1,131,950       5.94% 1,201,912       6.92%
                               ---------       ----  ---------       ----
       Total earning assets    1,480,991       5.46% 1,457,707       6.62%
    Non-earning assets           153,606               167,441
                                 -------               -------
       Total average assets    1,634,597             1,625,148

    NOW                          274,984       1.32%   209,949       1.50%
    MMDA                         166,746       1.41%   177,066       2.38%
    Savings                      113,706       1.52%   115,123       2.39%
    Certificates of Deposit      567,377       2.94%   594,214       3.95%
    Short-term borrowings         10,587       1.05%    14,105       2.45%
    Other borrowings             166,264       4.51%   184,401       4.73%
                                 -------       ----    -------       ----
       Total interest bearing
        liabilities            1,299,664       2.46% 1,294,858       3.29%
    Non-interest
     bearing deposits            185,319               179,622
    Non-interest bearing
     liabilities                   8,464                 8,411
    Preferred equity              23,919                     -
    Common equity                117,231               142,257
                                 -------               -------
       Total average
        liabilities and equity 1,634,597             1,625,148
                                               ----                  ----
    Net interest spread                        3.00%                 3.33%
    Effect of non-interest
     bearing deposits                          0.31%                 0.40%
    Effect of leverage                        -0.01%                -0.03%
                                              -----                 -----
       Net interest margin,
        tax-equivalent                         3.30%                 3.70%
    Less tax equivalent
     adjustment:
       Investments                             0.09%                 0.09%
       Loans                                   0.01%                 0.01%
                                               ----                  ----
    Reported book net
     interest margin                           3.20%                 3.60%



    First M&F Corporation
    Notes to Financial Schedules

    (a)  Effective January 1, 2009 the Company adopted FSP EITF 03-6-1 which
         clarifies that unvested restricted stock awards
         that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are considered
         participating securities and therefore are included in the
         two-class method calculation of earnings per share. Under this
         method, all distributed and undistributed earnings are
         allocated to the Company's common shares and the Company's
         restricted stock grant shares based on their respective
         rights to receive dividends. Earnings per share have been revised
         to reflect the retrospective application of the FSP.

    (b)  Return on equity is calculated as: (Net income attributable to First
         M&F Corp) divided by (Total equity)

         Return on common equity is calculated as: (Net income attributable
         to First M&F Corp minus preferred dividends) divided by
         (Total First M&F Corp equity minus preferred stock)

    (c)  Tangible equity to tangible assets is calculated as: (Total equity
         minus goodwill and other intangible assets) divided by
         (Total assets minus goodwill and other intangible assets)

         Tangible common equity to tangible assets is calculated as: (Total
         First M&F Corp equity minus preferred stock minus
         goodwill and other intangible assets) divided by (Total assets minus
         goodwill and other intangible assets)

    (d)  Contribution margin is calculated as: (Tax-equivalent net interest
         income plus noninterest revenues minus salaries and benefits)
         divided by (Tax-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest
         revenues)

    (e)  Efficiency ratio is calculated as: (Noninterest expense) divided by
         (Tax-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest revenues)

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