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Tompkins Financial Corporation - 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008. Tompkins Financial Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Ithaca, New York, operating through three banking subsidiaries, an insurance agency, and an investment services subsidiary. The Company operates in two segments: Banking and Financial Services. A significant event during the period was the acquisition of Sleepy Hollow Bancorp, Inc. on May 9, 2008, which expanded the Company's presence in Westchester County, New York.

Key Financial Metrics

Liquidity and Capital: Cash and cash equivalents totaled $55.6 million. The Company is well-capitalized, with a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 10.0% and a Total Capital ratio of 10.9%, exceeding the "well capitalized" regulatory requirements.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net income increased 16.6% for the quarter and 19.1% year-to-date compared to 2007. This was driven primarily by a 29.9% increase in Net Interest Income (Q3) due to growth in average earning assets and lower funding costs.
• Acquisition Impact: The acquisition of Sleepy Hollow Bancorp contributed significantly to asset and deposit growth, adding approximately $269 million in assets and $229 million in deposits. It also increased noninterest expenses due to staffing and occupancy costs for six new branches.
• Provision Increase: The provision for loan and lease losses increased to $1.5 million (Q3) and $3.3 million (YTD) from $0.4 million and $1.1 million in the prior year periods, reflecting loan growth, increased net charge-offs, and economic concerns.
• Noninterest Income: Q3 noninterest income declined slightly (1.2%) due to lower investment services fees and card services income, though YTD income rose 8.7% aided by a $1.6 million pre-tax gain from the Visa IPO.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

• Market Conditions: Management notes the unprecedented challenges in the financial services industry due to the global economic crisis, including disruptions in financial systems and declines in the housing market. However, Tompkins operates in markets impacted to a lesser extent than many national areas.
• Regulatory Environment: The Company is monitoring the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Tompkins does not hold sub-prime assets and does not currently expect to participate in asset sale programs but is reviewing TARP participation.
• Credit Quality: Nonperforming loans rose to $12.6 million (0.73% of total loans) from $9.3 million at year-end 2007, largely due to the acquisition. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, were $2.1 million. Management believes the allowance for loan losses (1.01% of loans) is adequate.
• Interest Rate Risk: The Company has a negative interest rate gap, making net interest income more vulnerable to rising rates in the short term. Simulations indicate a 200 basis point rate increase would result in a 2.3% decline in net interest income.
• Visa Litigation: A remaining liability of $407,000 is recorded for Visa litigation. A recent settlement by Visa with Discover Financial Services was deemed immaterial to Tompkins' third-quarter results.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Integration: Verify the ongoing integration costs and revenue synergies from the Sleepy Hollow Bancorp acquisition.
• Credit Trends: Monitor the trend of nonperforming loans and net charge-offs, particularly in commercial real estate and consumer portfolios, given the rising provision for loan losses.
• Capital Adequacy: Confirm continued compliance with "well capitalized" status under regulatory stress scenarios.
• Interest Rate Sensitivity: Assess the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate changes on the Company's negative interest rate gap position.
• Visa Contingency: Track developments in Visa litigation to ensure the recorded liability remains sufficient.