D.A. Davidson's 26th Annual
Financial Institutions Conference
May 9, 2024
Forward Looking Statements & Additional Disclosures
This presentation contains statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Hope Bancorp, Inc. ("Company") and its proposed merger with Territorial Bancorp Inc. ("Territorial") that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, low-cost core deposit base, diversification of the loan portfolio, expansion of market share, percentage earnings per share growth, capital to support growth, and statements about the proposed transaction being immediately accretive. Additionally, the forward-looking statements also relate to, among other things, expectations regarding the business and economic environment in which we operate, projections of future performance and financial outlook, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding our business strategies, objectives and vision and statements regarding our strategic reorganization. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "will," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "targets," or similar expressions. With respect to any such forward-looking statements, the Company and Territorial each claims the protection provided for in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, performance or achievements may differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Upon completion of the merger, the combined company's actual results, performance or achievements may differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. The closing of the proposed transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, the approval of the shareholders of Territorial, and other customary closing conditions. There is no assurance that such conditions will be met or that the proposed merger will be consummated within the expected time frame, or at all. If the transaction is consummated, factors that may cause actual outcomes to differ from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements include, among things: difficulties and delays in integrating the Company and Territorial and achieving anticipated synergies, cost savings and other benefits from the transaction; higher than anticipated transaction costs; deposit attrition, operating costs, customer loss and business disruption following the merger, including difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees and customers, may be greater than expected; and required governmental approvals of the merger may not be obtained on its proposed terms and schedule, or without regulatory constraints that may limit growth. Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: possible further deterioration in economic conditions in our areas of operation; interest rate risk associated with volatile interest rates and related asset-liability matching risk; liquidity risks; risk of significant non-earning assets, and net credit losses that could occur, particularly in times of weak economic conditions or times of rising interest rates; the failure of or changes to assumptions and estimates underlying the Company's allowances for credit losses, and regulatory risks associated with current and future regulations. For additional information concerning these and other risk factors, see the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, Hope Bancorp, Inc. will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which will include a Proxy Statement of
Territorial Bancorp Inc., that also constitutes a prospectus of Hope Bancorp, Inc. Territorial Bancorp shareholders are encouraged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus regarding the merger when it becomes available and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed merger. Territorial Bancorp shareholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Hope Bancorp and Territorial Bancorp at the SEC's Internet site (www.sec.gov). Territorial Bancorp shareholders will also be able to obtain these documents, free of charge, from Territorial Bancorp at https://www.tsbhawaii.bank/tsb/investor-relations/.
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Bank of Hope's Roots
Announced:
Foster Bank
Aug 2013
Pacific
International Bank
Feb 2013
Innovative Bank | 1st Merger of Equals | |
Apr 2010 | Nov 2011 | |
2nd Merger of Equals
Jul 2016
Asiana Bank
Aug 2003
Saehan Bank
Nov 2013
BankAsiana
Oct 2013
Mirae Bank
Jun 2009
Liberty Bank of
New York
May 2006
April 29, 2024
Combination with TBNK fits
well into HOPE's long-term
growth strategy
(Est. 1986 in Los Angeles)
(Est. 1989 in Los Angeles) | (Est. 1980 in Los Angeles) |
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Bank of Hope at a Glance
Hope Bancorp, Inc.
(Holding Company of Bank of Hope as of 3/31/2024)
Total Assets | Loans Receivable | Total Deposits | Market Cap.(1) |
$18.1B | $13.7B | $14.8B | $1.3B |
The Representative Bank of the Korean American Community
"We are committed to
improving the value of our
services as BANKERS,
providing comprehensive
financial solutions as
EXPERTS, and being good
3rd Largest Asian American bank in the U.S.(1)
35th Largest SBA lender in the country by volume(2)
6th Largest independent bank headquartered in California(1)
Member of KBW Nasdaq
Regional Bank Index (^KRX)
Only U.S.-based regional bank with presence in Korea
Listed on Forbes' list of "Best Banks in America" since 2013
NEIGHBORS that foster growth for our customers
and communities."
Nationwide presence with full-service branch operations in 9 states, strategically located in high-density Asian American communities
Seasoned and experienced management and board of directors
(1) | Source: S&P Capital IQ | |
(2) | Source: SBA national lender rankings for fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 | 4 |
Nationwide Presence Anchored in Asian American Communities
Representative Office
Seoul, South Korea
Hawai'i (2)
Kauai
Territorial Savings
Bank
28 Branches
Washington
4 Branches,
1 SBA LPO, 1 LPO
Oregon
1 SBA LPO
Northern California
1 Branch,
1 SBA LPO, 1 LPO
Southern California
24 Branches,
1 LPO
Illinois
3 Branches
New York/New Jersey
9 Branches,
1 SBA LPO,
2 LPOs
Virginia
2 Branches(1)
Georgia | ||||
1 Branch, | ||||
1 SBA LPO | ||||
Florida | ||||
2 LPOs | ||||
Colorado | Texas | Alabama | ||
1 SBA LPO | 3 Branches, | 1 Branch | ||
2 SBA LPOs | LPO: Loan Production Office | |||
1 LPO | ||||
SBA: Small Business Administration | ||||
Branches | LPOs | Branches and LPOs |
Branch map is not presented in scale. Map as of 4/29/24.
- HOPE entered into branch purchase & assumption agreement for the sale of its two branches in Virginia. Transaction expected to close in 2H24.
(2) HOPE announced definitive merger agreement with Territorial Bancorp Inc. on 4/29/24. Transaction expected to close by YE 2024. | 5 |
Executive Leadership
Kevin S. Kim | |||||
Chairman, President & | |||||
Risk | Operations | Business | Chief Executive Officer, | ||
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | |||||
Management | Oversight | Leadership | and Bank of Hope | ||
Thomas Stenger | Julianna Balicka | Peter Koh | Young K. Lee | Kyu S. Kim | Craig Campbell |
Senior EVP, Chief | EVP, Chief | Senior EVP, Chief | EVP, Chief Human | Senior EVP, Chief | EVP, Chief Corporate |
Risk Officer | Financial Officer | Operating Officer | Resource Officer | Commercial Banking | & Institutional |
Richard Marshall | Angelee Harris | Hung Van | Matt Beers | Officer | Banking Officer |
EVP, Chief Credit | EVP, General | EVP, Chief | EVP, Chief Strategy | Brian Hawley | Michael Hayashida |
Officer | Counsel | Information Officer | Officer | EVP, Chief Retail | EVP, Chief Product |
Andy Chan | Daniel H. Kim | Banking Officer | Officer | ||
EVP, Chief Internal | EVP, Chief | Jason Kim | |||
Audit Executive | Administrative | Senior EVP, Chief | |||
Officer | Business Banking | ||||
Officer |
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Strategic Reorganization
Realignment Around Lines of Business and Products, to Better Serve Client Base & Run Bank More Efficiently
Four Distinct Business Groups:
RETAIL BANKING
Separated from commercial banking to oversee all retail banking activities, mortgage, branch network
Focus: consumer deposits, residential mortgage, and community investment
COMMERCIAL BANKING
Consolidation under one leader to foster consistency of client experience, standardize processes, and improve efficiency
Focus: Korean subsidiary, traditional commercial, business banking, SBA and CRE
CORPORATE &
INSTITUTIONAL BANKING
Expansion and deepening of total banking relationships and corporate deposit opportunities
Focus: middle-market, corporate & institutional banking, specialized industries
FEE-BASED BUSINESS GROUP
Partner with all Business Groups to drive growth in operating deposit accounts, accelerate fee-based revenue, and expand customer wallet share
Focus: treasury management solutions, FX and interest rate risk management
Actions
- Optimized production capacity
- Reduced workforce
- Branch rationalization
- Wind down of non-core businesses
- Streamlined back-office operations & operational process improvements
Benefits
- Consistency in delivery of excellent client service
▪ | Empowered deposit growth engines and enhanced | Sustainably |
Improved | ||
revenue generation | ||
Profitability & | ||
▪ | More efficient allocation of resources and minimized | |
Growth | ||
redundancies | ||
- Sustainably expanded profitability
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Management's Updated Financial Outlook for 4Q24* vs. 4Q23
4Q23 | Prior Outlook as of | Updated Outlook for 4Q24* | Comments | ||
actual | |||||
1/30/24 | vs. 4Q23 actual | ||||
($ Millions) | |||||
Low single-digit % | ▪ Reorganized frontline pivoting to growth | ||||
Average Loans | $ 14,053 | Unchanged | ▪ Expecting payoffs to moderate in 2024 | ||
growth | ▪ Anticipating loan growth to be weighted toward 2H 2024 | ||||
▪ Expecting to maintain avg. gross loan-to-deposit ratio below 95% | |||||
Low single-digit % decline | 5-7% decline | ▪ Rate assumptions based on current implied forward interest rate curve | |||
▪ | Five Fed Funds rate cuts | ||||
Net Interest Income | $ 126 | ▪ One 25-bps Fed Funds rate cut in | ▪ Paid off $1.0B BTFP at end of March & remaining $695MM in early April | ||
& Fed Funds upper | Sep. 2024 & Fed Funds upper target rate | with interest-earning cash | |||
target rate of 4.25% by | |||||
of 5.25% by 12/31/24 | ▪ NII from spread earned on BTFP: $3.6MM in 1Q24 and $4.0MM in 4Q23 | ||||
12/31/24 | |||||
SBA Loan Gain on Sale | $ ̶ | Return to SBA sales | Likely to resume SBA loan sale activity | ▪ Secondary market premiums improved in April 2024 vs. beginning of year | |
when market conditions | |||||
with a small volume in 2Q24 | ▪ Expect ongoing sales based on market conditions & premiums | ||||
(no sales) | warrant | ||||
Noninterest Expense (1) | |||||
$ 85 | >5% decrease | Unchanged | ▪ Benefits from reorganization and process improvements | ||
(excluding notable items) | |||||
ACL Coverage | 1.15% | Stable ACL coverage | Unchanged | ▪ Based on current economic outlook, expecting essentially stable ACL | |
coverage: 1.16% @ 3/31/24 & 1.15% @ 12/31/23 | |||||
Operating Leverage | Expecting to generate positive operating leverage between 4Q24 and 4Q23: | ||||
Decrease in expenses + gains on sale of SBA loans more than offset pressure from net interest income | |||||
- Outlook excludes impact of pending merger with Territorial Bancorp (TBNK), announced on 4/29/24, which expected to close by year-end 2024.
- The updated Financial Outlook for 4Q24 is presented as of April 29, 2024, reflects the Company's financial outlook for 4Q24 vs. actual results in 4Q23, and will not be updated or affirmed unless and until the Company publicly announces such update or affirmation. The Company's financial outlook for 4Q24 is dependent on macroeconomic factors, including, but limited to, changes to market interest rates, and reflects expectations as of
the date of this presentation. The Financial Outlook for 4Q24 contains forward-looking statements and actual results or conditions may differ materially and adversely from those included in the Financial Outlook for | ||
4Q24. Please refer to the "forward-looking statements" on Slide 2 of this presentation. | 8 | |
(1) | Noninterest expense excluding notable items is a non-GAAP financial measure. Quantitative reconciliations of the most directly comparable GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the Appendix of this presentation. | |
Medium-Term Targets*
Anticipated positive impact from strategic reorganization
expected to drive operational efficiencies and greater returns in the medium term.
High single-digit
% growth
Targeting balanced growth across all business lines in normalized operating environment
Planning to maintain loan-to-
deposit ratio <95%
Loan
Growth
>10%
- Targeting medium-term annual revenue growth > loan growth
- Accelerated fee income growth
-
Expanding net interest margin due
to improved funding mix &
interest rate changes implied by the current forward rate curve
Revenue
Growth
<50%
Targeting efficiency ratio
improvement driven by revenue growth, expense management discipline, and operational process improvement
Efficiency
Ratio
>1.2%
Targeting attractive levels of
returns driven by
improved profitability
Return on
Avg Assets
- The Medium-Term Targets reflect the Company's current projections for 2026 and beyond. The Company's Medium-Term Targets are presented as of April 29, 2024, reflect the Company's current outlook for
2026 and beyond, and will not be updated or affirmed unless and until the Company publicly announces such update or affirmation. Macroeconomic assumptions underpinning the Company's Medium-Term Targets reflect the current forward interest rate curve and assumes ongoing positive economic growth over the medium term, but at a slower pace when compared with 2023. The Company's Medium-Term Targets and current projections for 2026 and beyond are each dependent on macroeconomic factors, including, but not limited to, changes to market interest rates, and reflects expectations as of the date of this presentation. The Medium-Term Targets and macroeconomic assumptions contain forward-looking statements and actual results or conditions may differ materially and adversely from those included in the Medium-Term Targets. Please refer to the "forward-looking statements" on Slide 2 of this presentation.
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Territorial Bancorp (TBNK) Pending Merger Highlights
Strategically
Compelling
Nasdaq: HOPE
Nasdaq: TBNK
Financially
Attractive
- Creates the largest U.S. regional bank catering to multi-ethnic customers across the continental United States and the Hawaiian Islands
- TBNK bolsters Combined Company's core funding base with $1.6 billion in low-cost deposits as of 12/31/23
- Accelerates diversification of Combined Company's loan portfolio by more than doubling HOPE's residential mortgage balances
- Market share growth opportunities by leveraging larger balance sheet, more resources, enhanced technology and broader array of banking products & services for enhanced customer experience
- Merger consideration of $78.6 million, or $8.82 per TBNK share(1)
- Fixed exchange ratio: 0.8048 HOPE shares per TBNK share in an all-stock transaction
- Expected to be immediately accretive after the close with double-digit percentage EPS growth(2). Targeting deal close by year-end 2024
- Strong capital to support growth of the Combined Company
Culturally
Aligned
- Shared corporate values that preserve and build on TBNK's 100+ year legacy of providing personalized customer service and supporting local communities
- To ensure continuity for customers and employees after the close, legacy TBNK will do business under the Territorial Savings Bank brand, as a trade name of Bank of Hope
- Continued dedication to and investment in the Hawai'i communities
(1) | Based on HOPE closing price of $10.96 as of 4/26/24 | 10 |
(2) | Accretion estimates as of 4/26/24 relative to consensus estimates | |
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