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Jun 30, 2020

WSFS Q2 2020 Earnings Report

WSFS reported a net loss due to COVID-19 impacts and a provision for credit losses, but was offset by a gain on Visa Class B sale and PPP loans.

Key Takeaways

WSFS Financial Corporation announced a net loss of $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to a $94.8 million provision for credit losses driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was partially offset by a $22.1 million gain on the sale of Visa Class B shares and the impact of nearly $1 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Net loss of $7.1 million, impacted by $94.8 million provision for credit losses due to COVID-19.

Recorded a $22.1 million gain on the sale of Visa Class B shares.

Provided nearly $1.0 billion in PPP loans, supporting an estimated 100,000 jobs.

Maintained a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio of 12.68%.

Total Revenue
$109M
Previous year: $123M
-11.6%
EPS
-$0.46
Previous year: $0.88
-152.3%
Net Interest Margin
3.93%
Efficiency Ratio
52.4%
Gross Profit
$178M
Previous year: $166M
+7.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$583M
Previous year: $522M
+11.8%
Free Cash Flow
$17.7M
Previous year: $67.9M
-73.9%
Total Assets
$13.6B
Previous year: $12.2B
+11.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company's immediate focus remains on the health, wellbeing, and safety of its Associates, Customers, and communities, while navigating the uncertain economic environment caused by COVID-19. WSFS is encouraged by signs of improvement in the region’s economy during the early stages of a potentially prolonged and uneven recovery period.

Positive Outlook

  • Focus on health, wellbeing, and safety of Associates, Customers, and communities.
  • Continue to serve Customers through drive-thru locations.
  • Carefully planned and phased approach to opening previously closed office and banking locations.
  • Aligns with Federal and State guidance and is informed by direction from the CDC, State Departments of Health and other governing bodies.
  • Encouraged by signs of improvement in the region’s economy during the early stages of a potentially prolonged and uneven recovery period.

Challenges Ahead

  • Challenging operating environment related to COVID-19.
  • Increased credit reserves amidst the uncertain economic environment.
  • Recorded $94.8 million of provision for credit losses in the quarter.
  • Temporary suspension of all share repurchases until a clearer long-term view of the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and our performance.
  • The economy continues to gradually reopen.

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