Press ReleaseSource: Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation

Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results
Friday November 7, 2008 8:28 am ET

ELKIN, NC--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 7, 2008 -- Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS:YAVY - News)

Third Quarter Highlights:

 
--  Stable net interest margin of 3.33% compared to 3.34% during the
    second quarter of 2008
--  Provision for loan losses of $1.3 million, a decrease of 22% compared
    to the second quarter of 2008
--  Nonperforming loans of 0.83% of total loans, up from 0.43% during the
    second quarter of 2008
--  Net charge-offs of 0.24% of average loans (annualized), up from 0.14%
    during the second quarter of 2008
--  Loan loss reserves of 1.42% of total loans, compared to 1.41% in the
    second quarter of 2008
--  Tier one, total capital, and leverage ratios of 9.40%, 10.65%, and
    8.36%, respectively (at bank subsidiary level); tangible equity ratio of
    6.67%
--  Net income of $1.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share
--  Loans held for investment increased 4% sequentially, or 14% on an
    annualized basis

Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS:YAVY - News), the holding company for Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company, announced financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008. Net income was $1.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.9 million or $0.37 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2007. Included in the third quarter 2008 results was a $972,800 pretax other than temporary impairment charge on investments in Federal Home Loan Mortgage ("Freddie Mac") perpetual preferred securities. Excluding this charge, diluted earnings per share were $0.21.

The Company also announced that it has adjusted its second quarter 2008 results originally reported on August 11, 2008. As a result of a clerical error, the provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2008 was restated to $1.7 million compared with the $1.1 million previously reported. After adjusting for the additional loan loss provision of $0.6 million, net income for the second quarter 2008 was $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share compared to the $2.1 million or $0.19 per diluted share as previously reported.

Bill Long, President and CEO, commented, "I am pleased with our third quarter performance in light of the challenging economic environment. While nonperforming loans rose moderately, the majority of the increase was related to one commercial relationship totaling approximately $3.8 million, which we have been monitoring very closely for the past few quarters. The borrower's business is related to the construction industry, which has experienced a downturn following the slowing housing market and economic conditions. By placing this relationship on nonaccrual status, we have taken a very conservative and proactive approach to managing this credit even though the borrower continues to pay as agreed. We believe we have taken adequate reserves against this relationship, and that it is well-secured."

"We believe our asset quality continues to outperform our peers. During the third quarter of 2008, our nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.83%, nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.86%, and net charge-offs were 0.24% of average loans. By comparison, our peer group showed, on average, nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans of 1.42%, nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets of 1.31%, and net charge-offs of 0.42% of average loans during the third quarter of 2008. Nevertheless, Yadkin Valley's loan loss reserves of 1.42% of total loans are only slightly below the peer average of 1.50% of total loans. We continue to take a conservative and proactive approach to managing nonperforming loans, even though approximately 57% of our nonaccrual loans are currently paying as agreed. Loans 30-89 days past due actually decreased slightly between the second and third quarters of 2008. As the economic conditions across our markets have slowed and the housing market continues to soften, we anticipate that our nonperforming loans will remain higher than historical levels, yet manageable, during the fourth quarter. However, we anticipate that our asset quality will continue to outperform our peers during the fourth quarter of 2008."

"With the 100 basis point decrease in the prime rate during October, we anticipate that our net interest margin will contract during the fourth quarter of 2008. Approximately 45% of our loans are variable rate and prime-based. Our deposit costs have decreased somewhat as CDs have re-priced at lower rates, and loan pricing has become more attractive across our markets as many of our competitors have slowed or stopped lending to small and mid-sized businesses. These two factors should somewhat mitigate the effects of the recent decrease in the prime rate on our net interest margin during the fourth quarter of 2008. While there are many opportunities before us that have been created through the continued turmoil in the financial markets, we remain selective in pursuing new relationships."

"We intend to participate in the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, a program that we believe is intended for strong financial institutions well-positioned for growth during this difficult economic cycle, and we expect to apply for the maximum of 3% of total risk-weighted assets. This translates to approximately $35 to $37 million in additional capital. Although without additional capital we remain strong from a regulatory perspective, we view this program as an attractively priced opportunity that will allow us to more aggressively capitalize on current market opportunities across our footprint."

"We are excited about the merger with American Community, and the integration process has already begun. We are on track to close the acquisition before the end of the first quarter of 2009, as originally announced. We believe that our merger with American Community Bancshares brings a number of advantages to Yadkin Valley Financial, including the opportunity for quality asset growth and profitability, a relatively smooth integration process due to similar cultures, and the further expansion into the Charlotte/Mecklenburg region, which is considered one of the most demographically attractive markets in the nation."

THIRD QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income was $10.6 million, compared to $10.7 million in the third quarter of 2007. The decrease in net interest income on a year-over-year basis was primarily due to the 275 basis point decrease in the prime rate, which had a more immediate effect upon variable rate loans, offset by the increase in loans obtained through the Cardinal State Bank acquisition in the first quarter of 2008. The net interest margin decreased 91 basis points to 3.33% compared to 4.24% in the third quarter of 2007.

Compared to the second quarter of 2008, net interest income increased 2%. The sequential increase in net interest income was primarily due to a 2% increase in average earning assets. The net interest margin was relatively stable, decreasing to 3.33% from 3.34% in the second quarter of 2008.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income decreased by 14% to $3.1 million, compared to $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2007, and by 24% compared to the second quarter of 2008. The year-over-year and sequential decreases were primarily due to the $972,800 pretax other than temporary impairment charge on investments in Freddie Mac perpetual preferred securities. Excluding this charge, non-interest income would have increased 13% compared to the third quarter of 2007 and decreased slightly compared to the second quarter of 2008. Also included in non-interest income during the quarter was a $105,000 other loss associated primarily with the sale of other real estate owned.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased 22% to $9.8 million, compared to $8.0 million in the third quarter of 2007. The year-over-year increase was largely due to higher salary and benefits expense associated with the Cardinal State Bank acquisition as well as an increase in occupancy expense. The increase in occupancy expense reflects the additional expenses associated with the Cardinal acquisition as well as the opening of two new branches during this time period.

Compared to the second quarter of 2008, non-interest expenses decreased 4%, primarily due to a 14% decrease in other expenses. The decrease reflects $500,000 in non-recurring legal expenses that were recorded during the second quarter of 2008.

Balance Sheet Growth

Total assets increased $325.4 million, or 28% compared to the third quarter of 2007. Total loans increased $261.7 million, or 31%, and total deposits grew $158.8 million, or 17% compared to the third quarter of 2007. The increase in assets, loans, and deposits on a year-over-year basis was primarily due to the acquisition of Cardinal State Bank. Excluding the Cardinal acquisition, assets increased 9%, loans increased 13%, and deposits decreased 1% year-over-year.

Compared to the second quarter of 2008, total assets, loans, and deposits increased 11%, 14%, and 4%, respectively, on an annualized basis. The increase in loans was largely driven by growth in commercial real estate as well as commercial and industrial loans, particularly within the High Country and Piedmont markets. Deposit growth was primarily due to deposit campaigns offering competitive rates across the Company's markets, and was strongest in the company's Yadkin and Cardinal regions. Both sequential loan and deposit growth was largely affected by the significant market disruption that occurred during September.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming loans increased by $4.8 million to $9.7 million or 0.83% of total loans compared to $4.8 million or 0.43% of total loans as of the second quarter of 2008. The majority of the increase was due to one $3.8 million commercial relationship added to nonaccruals during the third quarter of 2008. The relationship is related to the lumber industry, which has experienced a downturn following the slowdown in residential construction. As a result of continued weakness in the housing market, as well as slower economic conditions, the loan was placed on nonaccrual status, even though it continues to pay as agreed. The following chart highlights nonperforming loans by loan category, and as a percentage of total loans:

 
                                       Nonperforming Loan Analysis

                                          (Dollars in thousands)
                               --------------------------------------------

                                 Third Quarter 2008    Second Quarter 2008
                               ---------------------  ---------------------
                                               % of                   % of
                                Outstanding   Total    Outstanding   Total
Loan Type                         Balance     Loans        Balance   Loans
                               ------------ -------   ------------ -------
Construction/land development  $      1,881    0.16%  $        882    0.08%
Residential construction                855    0.07%         1,633    0.15%
HELOC                                   708    0.06%           346    0.03%
1-4 Family residential                  722    0.06%           482    0.04%
Multifamily residential                 103    0.01%            26    0.00%
Commercial real estate                  542    0.05%           430    0.04%
Commercial & industrial               4,603    0.40%           951    0.08%
Consumer & other                        253    0.02%            81    0.01%
                               ------------ -------   ------------ -------
Total                          $      9,667    0.83%  $      4,831    0.43%
                               ------------ -------   ------------ -------

Other real estate owned (OREO) was $3.0 million at the end of the third quarter of 2008 compared to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2008. The increase in OREO was primarily due to the addition of two newly constructed homes valued at $1.5 million. Total nonperforming assets were $12.7 million or 0.86% of total assets as of September 30, 2008, up from $6.9 million or 0.48% in the second quarter of 2008.

During the third quarter of 2008, net charge-offs totaled 0.24% of average loans on an annualized basis, compared to 0.14% during the second quarter of 2008. Loan loss reserves as a percentage of total loans were 1.42%, a slight increase from 1.41% in the second quarter of 2008.

Capital

The bank remains well-capitalized for regulatory purposes. As of September 30, 2008, the total capital ratio was 10.65%, tier one ratio was 9.40%, and leverage ratio was 8.36% (at the bank subsidiary level). This compares to a total capital ratio of 10.54%, tier one ratio of 9.41%, and leverage ratio of 8.53% as of the third quarter of 2007. Tangible equity as a percentage of tangible assets was 6.64%, compared to 8.47% during the same period in 2007, and 6.63% during the second quarter of 2008.

Conference Call

Yadkin Valley Financial will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results. The call may be accessed by dialing 800-762-8795 at least 10 minutes prior to the call. A webcast of the call may also be accessed at http://investor.shareholder.com/media/eventdetail.cfm?mediaid=34032&c=YAVY&mediakey=2EC97FB1512FA3AAE1D4A35451126E83&e=0 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied and pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

About Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation

Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation is the holding company for Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company, a full service community bank providing services in 30 branches throughout its four regions in North Carolina. The Yadkin Valley Bank region serves Ashe, Forsyth, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties, and operates a loan production office in Wilmington, NC. The Piedmont Bank region serves Iredell and Mecklenburg Counties. The High Country Bank region serves Avery and Watauga Counties. The Cardinal State Bank region serves Durham, Orange, and Granville Counties. The Bank provides mortgage lending services through its subsidiary, Sidus Financial, LLC, headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina. Securities brokerage services are provided by Main Street Investment Services, Inc., a Bank subsidiary with four offices located in the branch network.

Certain statements in this press release contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements concerning our future growth, plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like, as well as any other statements, including those regarding the proposed merger, that are not historical facts and are thus prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited to: the businesses of Yadkin Valley and American Community may not be integrated successfully or such integration may take longer to accomplish than expected; disruption from the merger may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, associates, or suppliers; the required governmental approvals of the merger may not be obtained on the proposed terms and schedule; shareholders may not approve the merger; continued disruption in worldwide and U.S. economic conditions; changes in the interest rate environment which may reduce the net interest margin; a continued downturn in the economy or real estate market; greater than expected noninterest expenses or excessive loan losses as a result of changes in market conditions and the adverse impact on the value of the underlying collateral and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description of factors that could cause or contribute to such differences, please see Yadkin Valley's and American Community's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. These projections and statements are based on management's estimates and assumptions with respect to future events and financial performance and are believed to be reasonable though they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Therefore, we can give no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be construed as a representation by either company or any person that the future events, plans, or expectations contemplated by either company will be achieved. Yadkin Valley and American Community do not intend to and assume no responsibility for updating or revising any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)
                                             For the Three Months Ended
                                           September    June     September
                                              30,        30,        30,
                                             2008       2008       2007
                                                      (restated)
Interest Income:
Interest and fees on loans                 $  17,552  $  17,224  $  17,369
Interest on federal funds sold                     8         26         99
Interest on taxable securities                 1,335      1,344      1,407
Interest on tax-exempt securities                382        373        309
Interest-bearing deposits                        161        134         47
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
  Interest income                             19,438     19,101     19,231
Interest expense                               8,813      8,728      8,503
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
  Net interest income                         10,625     10,373     10,728
Provision for loan losses                      1,334      1,708        300
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
  Net interest income after provision
   for loan loss                               9,291      8,665     10,427
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
Noninterest Income:
Service charges on deposit accounts            1,172      1,066      1,003
Other service fees                               858        877        863
Net gain on sales of mortgage loans            1,872      1,785      1,338
Net gain on sales of investment securities      (966)        (7)        45
Income on investment in bank owned life
 Insurance                                       238        235        255
Mortgage banking income                          (11)        68         64
Other income                                    (105)        23        (11)
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
  Total noninterest income                     3,058      4,047      3,556
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries and employee benefits                 5,136      5,048      4,625
Occupancy and equipment expense                1,307      1,294        985
Printing and supplies                            176        196        127
Data processing                                  217        271        105
Communications expense                           272        278        337
Amortization of core deposit intangible          229        235        194
Other expense                                  2,424      2,831      1,643
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
  Total noninterest expense                    9,761     10,153      8,016
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
Income before income taxes                     2,588      2,559      5,967
Income taxes                                     795        832      2,045
                                           ---------  ---------  ---------
Net income                                 $   1,793  $   1,727  $   3,922
                                           =========  =========  =========
Income per share:
     Basic                                 $    0.16  $    0.15  $    0.37
     Diluted                               $    0.15  $    0.15  $    0.37

Average shares outstanding – basic            11,525     11,493     10,584
Average shares outstanding – diluted          11,583     11,526     10,721




Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)

                                           For the             For the
                                       Nine Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                         September 30,         June 30,
                                        2008        2007        2008
                                                             (restated)
Interest income                       $ 56,443   $ 55,854      $ 37,004
Interest expense                        26,088     24,501        17,274
                                      --------   --------      --------
  Net interest income                   30,355     31,353        19,730
Provision for loan losses                3,492        800         2,158
                                      --------   --------      --------
  Net interest income after provision
   for loan loss                        26,863     30,553        17,572
                                      --------   --------      --------
Noninterest  Income:
Service charges on deposit accounts      3,246      2,938         2,075
Other service fees                       2,599      2,719         1,741
Net gain on sales of mortgage loans      5,429      4,394         3,557
Net gain on sales of investment
 securities                               (972)        45            (7)
Income on investment in bank owned
 life Insurance                            706        785           468
Mortgage banking income                     67        276            78
Other income                               (41)       590            65
                                      --------   --------      --------
  Total noninterest income              11,034     11,748         7,976
                                      --------   --------      --------
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries and employee benefits          15,052     14,453         9,916
Occupancy and equipment expense          3,578      2,987         2,271
Printing and supplies                      557        409           381
Data processing                            600        315           383
Communications expense                     758        934           486
Amortization of core deposit
 intangible                                652        589           422
Other expense                            7,360      5,275         4,935
                                      --------   --------      --------
  Total noninterest expense             28,556     24,964        18,795
                                      --------   --------      --------
Income before income taxes               9,341     17,337         6,753
Income taxes                             2,907      5,716         2,112
                                      --------   --------      --------
Net income                            $  6,434   $ 11,621      $  4,641
                                      ========   ========      ========
Income per share:
     Basic                            $   0.57   $   1.10      $   0.42
     Diluted                          $   0.57   $   1.08      $   0.42

Average shares outstanding – basic      11,199     10,604        11,033
Average shares outstanding – diluted    11,276     10,782        11,093




Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)

                                 As of Sep 30,  As of Jun 30, As of Dec 31,
                                      2008          2008         2007*
                                                 (restated)
Assets
   Cash and due from banks          $   26,574   $   28,403   $   24,268
   Federal funds sold and
    interest-bearing deposits           12,547       14,245        2,058
   Securities available for sale       140,709      141,198      142,484
   Gross loans held for investment   1,118,619    1,076,513      898,753
   Allowance for loan losses           (16,526)     (15,879)     (12,446)
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
     Net loans held for investment   1,102,093    1,060,634      886,307
   Loans held for sale                  44,841       47,143       52,754
   Accrued interest receivable           6,284        5,891        6,055
   Premises and equipment, net          32,948       33,029       26,780
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock          7,689        6,767        2,557
   Investment in bank-owned life
    insurance                           23,386       23,149       22,683
   Goodwill                             54,149       54,033       32,697
   Core deposit intangible               4,886        5,114        4,261
   Other assets                         13,274       11,495        8,173
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
        Total Assets                $1,469,380   $1,431,101   $1,211,077
                                    ==========   ==========   ==========

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
   Non-interest bearing deposits    $  157,549   $  165,056   $  154,979
   NOW, savings, and money market      278,827      283,404      232,888
   Time deposits over $100,000         285,162      276,957      267,530
   Other time deposits                 386,357      371,302      308,045
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
        Total deposits               1,107,895    1,096,719      963,442
   Borrowed funds                      198,209      172,966      104,199
   Accrued interest payable              3,370        3,382        3,435
   Other liabilities                     7,249        8,305        6,732
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
         Total Liabilities           1,316,723    1,281,372    1,077,808
   Stockholders’ equity                152,656      149,729      133,269
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
   Total Liabilities and
    Stockholders’ Equity            $1,469,380   $1,431,101   $1,211,077
                                    ==========   ==========   ==========

   Shares outstanding at end
   of period                            11,533       11,516       10,563
   * Note: Derived from audited financial statements


Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation
(unaudited)


                                       For the Three Months Ended
                              Sep 30,  Jun 30,  Mar 31,   Dec 31,  Sept 30,
                                2008     2008     2008      2007     2007
                                      (restated)
              Per Share Data:
     Basic Earnings per Share $  0.16  $  0.15  $  0.28   $  0.29  $  0.37
   Diluted Earnings per Share $  0.15  $  0.15  $  0.27   $  0.29  $  0.37
         Book Value per Share $ 13.24  $ 13.00  $ 13.16   $ 12.62  $ 12.38
Tangible Book Value per Share $  8.12  $  7.87  $  8.12   $  9.12  $  8.87
     Cash Dividends per Share $  0.13  $  0.13  $  0.13   $  0.13  $  0.13

 Selected Performance Ratios:
     Return on Average Assets
                (annualized)     0.49%    0.49%    0.98%     1.04%    1.38%
     Return on Average Equity
                (annualized)     4.66%    4.57%    8.55%     9.14%   11.94%
    Return on Tangible Equity
                (annualized)     7.61%    7.45%   11.75%    12.66%   16.72%
          Net Interest Margin
                (annualized)     3.33%    3.34%    3.56%     4.03%    4.24%
          Net Interest Spread
                (annualized)     2.90%    2.87%    2.94%     3.30%    3.52%
 Noninterest Income as a % of
                     Revenue    24.76%   31.84%   30.61%    26.45%   25.43%
 Noninterest Income as a % of
              Average Assets     0.21%    0.29%    0.33%     0.32%    0.32%
Noninterest Expense as a % of
              Average Assets     0.68%    0.72%    0.73%     0.69%    0.71%
Net Noninterest income as a %
          of Average Assets     -0.47%   -0.43%   -0.40%    -0.37%   -0.40%
            Efficiency Ratio    68.64%   67.82%   62.68%    54.12%   54.10%

               Asset Quality:
  Nonperforming Loans (000’s)   9,667    4,830    4,992     1,962    1,682
 Nonperforming Assets (000’s)  12,668    6,945    7,289     2,564    2,630
 Nonperforming Loans to Total
                       Loans     0.83%    0.43%    0.48%     0.21%    0.19%
Nonperforming Assets to Total
                      Assets     0.86%    0.49%    0.51%     0.21%    0.23%
 Allowance for Loan Losses to
        Total Loans Held For
                 Investment      1.48%    1.48%    1.40%     1.38%    1.32%
 Allowance for Loan Losses to
        Nonperforming Loans       171%     329%     292%      634%     668%
Net Charge-offs/Recoveries to
  Average Loans (annualized)     0.24%    0.14%   (0.01)%    0.21%    0.16%

              Capital Ratios:
       Equity to Total Assets   10.39%   10.46%   10.58%    11.01%   11.45%
  Tangible Equity to Tangible
                     Assets      6.64%    6.60%    6.80%     8.21%    8.47%
     Tier 1 leverage ratio(1)    8.36%    8.40%   10.07%     8.41%    8.53%
   Tier 1 risk-based ratio(1)    9.40%    9.34%    9.50%     9.16%    9.41%
     Total risk-based capital
                    ratio(1)    10.65%   10.59%   10.74%    10.36%   10.54%


Note: (1) Tier 1 leverage, Tier 1 risk-based and Total risk-based ratios
          are ratios for the bank, Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company as
          reported on Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income for a
          Bank With Domestic Offices Only - FFIEC 041



Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation
(unaudited)
                                                                    For
                                                                    the
                                             For the Nine Months    Six
                                                    Ended          Months
                                              Sep    Sep    Sep    Ended
                                              30,    30,    30,    Jun 30,
                                             2008   2007   2006     2008
                                                                 (restated)
               Selected Performance Ratios:
      Return on Average Assets (annualized)   0.64%  1.40%  1.28%     0.72%
      Return on Average Equity (annualized)   5.87% 12.08% 11.25%     6.45%
     Return on Tangible Equity (annualized)   8.64% 17.04% 16.50%     9.72%
                        Net Interest Margin   3.39%  4.26%  4.48%     3.44%
                        Net Interest Spread   2.89%  3.55%  3.91%     2.87%
       Noninterest Income as a % of Revenue  29.12% 27.77% 26.79%    31.22%
Noninterest Income as a % of Average Assets   0.82%  1.06%  1.01%     0.61%
     Noninterest Expense as a % of  Average
                                    Assets    2.12%  2.25%  2.31%     1.44%
   Net Noninterest income as a % of Average
                                    Assets   -1.30% -1.19% -1.30%    -0.83%
                           Efficiency Ratio  66.44% 55.90% 56.41%    65.36%

                             Asset Quality:
           Net Charge-offs to Average Loans
                              (annualized)    0.13%  0.06%  0.08%     0.07%




                            Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation Average
                          Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis
                                       (Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended:         September 30, 2008       September 30, 2007
                          ------------------------ ------------------------

                           Average          Yield/  Average          Yield/
                           Balance  Interest Rate   Balance  Interest Rate
                          ---------- ------- ----  ---------- ------- ----
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
Federal funds sold        $    1,659 $     8 1.91% $    7,571 $    99 5.19%
Interest bearing deposits     13,642     161 4.68%      3,977      47 4.69%
Investment securities (1)    139,266   1,885 5.37%    142,941   1,852 5.14%
Total loans (1,2)          1,137,645  17,589 6.13%    865,254  17,409 7.98%
                          ---------- -------       ---------- -------
Total average earning
 assets (1)                1,292,212  19,643 6.03%  1,019,743  19,407 7.55%
                                     -------                  -------
Noninterest earning
 assets                      147,891                  108,592
                          ----------               ----------
Total average assets      $1,440,103               $1,128,335
                          ==========               ==========

INTEREST BEARING
 LIABILITIES
NOW and money market      $  250,718 $   997 1.58% $  188,890 $ 1,059 2.22%
Savings                       37,617      47 0.50%     35,998      91 1.00%
Time certificates            651,635   6,501 3.96%    560,606   6,855 4.85%
                          ---------- -------       ---------- -------
Total interest bearing
 deposits                    939,970   7,545 3.18%    785,494   8,005 4.04%
Repurchase agreements
 sold                         52,862     294 2.21%     34,183     296 3.44%
Borrowed funds               125,218     974 3.09%     17,545     203 4.59%
                          ---------- -------       ---------- -------
Total interest bearing
 liabilities               1,118,050   8,813 3.13%    837,222   8,504 4.03%
                          ---------- -------       ---------- -------

Noninterest bearing
 deposits                    159,238                  154,496
Stockholders' equity         152,513                  128,351
Other liabilities             10,302                    8,266
                          ----------               ----------
Total average liabilities
 and
stockholders' equity      $1,440,103               $1,128,335
                          ==========               ==========

NET INTEREST INCOME/
YIELD (3,4)                          $10,830 3.33%            $10,903 4.24%
                                     =======                  =======

INTEREST SPREAD (5)                          2.90%                    3.52%

1. Yields related to securities and loans exempt from Federal income taxes
   are stated on a fully tax-equivalent basis, assuming a Federal income
   tax rate of 34%, reduced by the nondeductible portion of interest
   expense.
2. The loan average includes loans on which accrual of interest has been
   discontinued.
3. Net interest income is the difference between income from earning assets
   and interest expense.
4. Net interest yield is net interest income divided by total average
   earning assets.
5. Interest spread is the difference between the average interest rate
   received on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest
   bearing liabilities.




                        Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation Average Balance
                        Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis
                                      (Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended:         September 30, 2008        September 30, 2007
                        ------------------------- -------------------------
                         Average          Yield/   Average          Yield/
                         Balance  Interest Rate    Balance  Interest Rate
                        ---------- ------- -----  ---------- ------- -----
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
Federal funds sold      $    4,294 $    45  1.40% $    6,626 $   268  5.41%
Interest bearing
 deposits                   11,095     300  3.60%      3,162     110  4.65%
Investment securities
 (1)                       142,817   5,603  5.23%    135,703   5,174  5.10%
Total loans (1,2)        1,057,970  51,104  6.43%    855,011  50,808  7.94%
                        ---------- -------        ---------- -------
Total average earning
 assets (1)              1,216,176  57,052  6.25%  1,000,502  56,360  7.53%
                                   -------                   -------
Noninterest earning
 assets                    129,706                   110,521
                        ----------                ----------
Total average assets    $1,345,882                $1,111,258
                        ==========                ==========

INTEREST BEARING
 LIABILITIES
NOW and money market    $  232,443 $ 3,010  1.73% $  187,946 $ 3,118  2.22%
Savings                     36,942     155  0.56%     36,445     273  1.00%
Time certificates          619,681  19,572  4.21%    545,262  19,590  4.80%
                        ---------- -------        ---------- -------
Total interest bearing
 deposits                  889,066  22,737  3.41%    769,653  22,981  3.99%
Repurchase agreements
 sold                       50,005     922  2.46%     34,681     866  3.34%
Borrowed funds              94,158   2,428  3.44%     18,912     654  4.62%
                        ---------- -------        ---------- -------
Total interest bearing
 liabilities             1,033,229  26,087  3.36%    823,246  24,501  3.98%
                        ---------- -------        ---------- -------

Noninterest bearing
 deposits                  155,585                   152,976
Stockholders' equity       146,134                   128,579
Other liabilities           10,934                     6,457
                        ----------                ----------
Total average
 liabilities and
stockholders' equity    $1,345,882                $1,111,258
                        ==========                ==========

NET INTEREST INCOME/
YIELD (3,4)                        $30,965  3.39%            $31,859  4.26%
                                   =======                   =======

INTEREST SPREAD (5)                         2.89%                     3.52%

1. Yields related to securities and loans exempt from Federal income taxes
   are stated on a fully tax-equivalent basis, assuming a Federal income
   tax rate of 34%, reduced by the nondeductible portion of interest
   expense.
2. The loan average includes loans on which accrual of interest has been
   discontinued.
3. Net interest income is the difference between income from earning assets
   and interest expense.
4. Net interest yield is net interest income divided by total average
   earning assets.
5. Interest spread is the difference between the average interest rate
   received on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest
   bearing liabilities.


Contact:
     For additional information contact:
     William A. Long
     President and CEO
      
     Edwin E. Laws
     CFO
     (336) 526-6312
      
     Megan R. Malanga
     Nvestcom Investor Relations
     (954) 781-4393
     Email Contact
      

Source: Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation


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