F.N.B. Corporation Reports Record Net Income of $103 million and Earnings per Share of $0.31

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) reported earnings for the third quarter of 2019 with net income available to common stockholders of $100.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share. Comparatively, third quarter of 2018 net income available to common stockholders totaled $98.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, and second quarter of 2019 net income available to common stockholders totaled $93.2 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share. On an operating basis, third quarter of 2019 earnings per diluted common share (non-GAAP) was also $0.31. Operating earnings per diluted common share (non-GAAP) for the third quarter of 2018 was $0.29, excluding a $5.1 million gain recognized from the sale of Regency Finance Company (Regency) and $0.29 in the second quarter of 2019, excluding $2.9 million in branch consolidation costs.

"We are very pleased to report strong quarterly performance where EPS totaled $0.31 per share and net income to common shareholders surpassed $100 million for the first time in company history. The third quarter results were driven by top line revenue growth including record noninterest income of $80 million, consistent organic growth in loans and deposits, as well as favorable asset quality." commented Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent J. Delie, Jr. "We continue to achieve peer-leading results with return on tangible common equity and the efficiency ratio at levels of 17%, and 54%, respectively even as we continue to make strategic investments in our company."

Third Quarter 2019 Highlights
(All comparisons refer to the third quarter of 2018, except as noted)

• Growth in total average loans was $1.0 billion, or 4.4%, with average commercial loan growth of $789 million, or 5.8%, and average consumer loan growth of $164 million, or 2.0%.
• Total average deposits grew $1.0 billion, or 4.2%, including an increase in average non-interest-bearing deposits of $241 million, or 4.0%, an increase in interest-bearing demand deposits of $674 million, or 7.2%, and an increase in average time deposits of $94 million, or 1.8%.
• The loan to deposit ratio was 93.8% at September 30, 2019, compared to 92.9%.
• On a linked quarter basis, the net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) narrowed 3 basis points to 3.17%, resulting from lower asset yields given the decline in benchmark interest rates partially offset by lower cost of funds. Compared to the third quarter of 2018, the net interest margin declined 19 basis points from 3.36%, attributable to increased cost of funds and the sale of Regency which contributed 8 basis points to net interest margin in the third quarter of 2018.
• Net interest income declined 2.1%, largely attributable to the sale of Regency and increased funding costs.
• Non-interest income increased $5.2 million, or 6.9%. Capital markets income grew $3.6 million, or 70.8%, reflecting strong customer-related interest rate derivative activity. Mortgage banking operations income increased $3.8 million, or 63.6%, due to a $4.1 million increase in gain on sale, partially offset by a $0.3 million interest rate-related valuation adjustment on mortgage servicing rights. Insurance commissions and fees increased $1.1 million, or 22.8%, while trust income grew by $0.5 million, or 8.4%.
• Effective tax rate of 14.5% includes the benefit of certain renewable energy and historic tax credits realized during the quarter, compared to 18.0%.
• The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) was 54.1%, compared to 53.7%.
• The annualized net charge-offs to total average loans ratio decreased 16 basis points to 0.11% from 0.27%, indicative of continued favorable credit quality trends and the sale of Regency.
• The ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) increased 55 basis points to 7.44%. Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) increased $0.89, or 13.8%, to $7.33.

Non-GAAP measures referenced in this release are used by management to measure performance in operating the business that management believes enhances investors' ability to better understand the underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. Reconciliations of non-GAAP operating measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables at the end of this release. "Incremental purchase accounting accretion" refers to the difference between total accretion and the estimated coupon interest income on loans acquired in a business combination.

Third Quarter 2019 Results – Comparison to Prior-Year Quarter

Net interest income totaled $229.8 million, decreasing $5.0 million, or 2.1%. The net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) declined 19 basis points to 3.17%, due to the sale of Regency in the third quarter of 2018 and funding cost impacts from the interest rate environment. Regency contributed $5.6 million, or 8 basis points, to the net interest margin in the third quarter of 2018. The third quarter of 2019 included $8.1 million of incremental purchase accounting accretion and $0.6 million of cash recoveries compared to $5.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2018.

Total average earning assets increased $1.1 billion, or 3.9%, due to average loan growth of $1.0 billion. The total yield on average earning assets increased to 4.31% from 4.24%, reflecting repricing of variable and adjustable rate loans and higher reinvestment rates on securities. The total cost of funds increased to 1.17%, compared to 0.90%, due to higher interest rates on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings driven by higher benchmark interest rates and continued deposit pricing competition. Average short-term borrowings decreased $632.2 million, while average long-term borrowings increased $711.2 million.

Average loans totaled $22.7 billion and increased $1.0 billion, or 4.4%, due to solid growth in the commercial and consumer portfolios. Average total commercial loan growth totaled $789 million, or 5.8%, including $784.3 million, or 18.1%, growth in commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate balances were relatively flat. Commercial loan growth was led by strong activity in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Charlotte and Mid-Atlantic (Greater Baltimore-Washington D.C. markets) regions. Average consumer loan growth was $164 million, or 2.0%, as growth in indirect auto loans of $126 million, or 6.9%, and residential mortgage loans of $269 million, or 9.2%, was partially offset by a decline of $97 million, or 5.3%, in direct installment loans and a decline of $135 million, or 8.3%, in consumer lines of credit.

Average deposits totaled $24.1 billion, an increase of $1.0 billion, or 4.2%, supported by growth in non-interest-bearing deposits of $241 million, or 4.0% and growth in interest-bearing demand deposits of $674 million, or 7.2%. The growth in non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits was led by organic growth in personal and commercial relationships. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 93.8% at September 30, 2019, compared to 92.9% at September 30, 2018.

Non-interest income totaled $80.0 million, increasing $5.2 million, or 6.9%. Excluding the $5.1 million gain on the sale of Regency in the third quarter of 2018, non-interest income increased $10.3 million, or 14.8%. Capital markets income grew $3.6 million, or 70.8%, reflecting strong customer-related interest rate derivative activity, while trust income grew $0.5 million, or 8.4%. Mortgage banking operations income increased $3.8 million, or 63.6%, due to a $4.1 million increase in gain on sale, partially offset by a $0.3 million interest rate-related valuation adjustment on mortgage servicing rights. The insurance commissions and fees increase of $1.1 million represents the benefit from new business in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolina regions as well as organic growth in commercial lines.

Non-interest expense totaled $177.8 million, increasing $7.1 million, or 4.1%. The primary drivers of the increase in non-interest expense was an impairment of $3.2 million from a third-quarter renewable energy investment tax credit transaction. The related renewable energy investment tax credits were recognized during the quarter as a benefit to income taxes. Additionally, salaries and benefits increased $4.1 million, or 4.5%, related primarily to higher production-related commissions and normal merit increases, as well as the initiative to increase FNB's minimum wage to $15 per hour. These increases were partially offset by a $3.1 million, or 35.3%, decrease in FDIC insurance expense due to the elimination of the FDIC's large bank surcharge in the fourth quarter of 2018. The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) totaled 54.1%, compared to 53.7%.

The ratio of non-performing loans and other real estate owned (OREO) to total loans and OREO decreased 11 basis points to 0.52%. For the originated portfolio, the ratio of non-performing loans and OREO to total loans and OREO decreased 17 basis points to 0.56%. Total delinquency remains at satisfactory levels, and total originated delinquency, defined as total past due and non-accrual originated loans as a percentage of total originated loans, improved 13 basis points to 0.66%, compared to 0.79% at September 30, 2018.

The provision for credit losses totaled $11.9 million, compared to $16.0 million. The provision for credit losses supported loan growth and exceeded net charge-offs of $6.4 million, or 0.11% annualized of total average loans, which declined from $14.7 million, or 0.27%. For the originated portfolio, net charge-offs were $5.3 million, or 0.11% annualized of total average originated loans, compared to $14.2 million, or 0.33% annualized of total average originated loans. The decline in net charge-offs was attributable to continued favorable asset quality trends and the sale of Regency. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases was 0.84% and 0.81% at September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. For the originated portfolio, the allowance for credit losses to total originated loans was 0.95%, compared to 1.00% at September 30, 2018, directionally consistent with credit quality trends.

The effective tax rate was 14.5% including the benefit of certain renewable energy and historic tax credits realized during the quarter, compared to 18.0%.

The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) increased 55 basis points to 7.44% at September 30, 2019, compared to 6.89% at September 30, 2018. The tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) was $7.33 at September 30, 2019, an increase of $0.89, or 14%, from $6.44 at September 30, 2018.

Third Quarter 2019 Results – Comparison to Prior Quarter

Net interest income totaled $229.8 million and was essentially flat with the prior quarter total of $230.4 million. The net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) declined 3 basis points to 3.17%. Total purchase accounting accretion impact increased 1 basis point and included $8.1 million of incremental purchase accounting accretion and $0.6 million of cash recoveries on acquired loans, compared to $7.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Total average earning assets decreased $29 million, or 0.4% annualized, due to a strategic decline of $147 million in average securities in response to less favorable reinvestment rates, partially offset by strong loan growth. The total yield on earning assets declined 6 basis points to 4.31% as key benchmark interest rates on variable rate loans moved lower during the third quarter. The total cost of funds decreased to 1.17% from 1.20%, reflecting lower interest rates on certain new deposits and lower borrowing costs, as well as a favorable shift in funding mix. The cost of short-term borrowings decreased from 2.37% to 2.19% while the average balance decreased $485 million due to deposit growth. Average long-term borrowings increased $256 million, due primarily to FHLB advances at an average cost of 1.49% ranging from 2 to 5 years.

Average loans held for investment totaled $22.7 billion with average commercial loan growth of $89 million, or 2.5% annualized, and a decrease in average consumer loans of $121 million, or 5.7% annualized. Average loans, including loans held for sale, increased $94 million, or 1.6% annualized. Commercial balances included growth of $158 million, or 12.8% annualized, in commercial and industrial loans offset by a decline of $81 million, or 3.7% annualized, in commercial real estate. Commercial loan growth was led by the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Charlotte and Mid-Atlantic regions. Consumer balances included a decline in average held for investment residential mortgage loans of $86 million, or 10.5% annualized, largely attributable to performing mortgage loans sold during June and September. Average balances of indirect auto loans decreased $7 million, or 1.4% annualized, and average consumer lines of credit declined $36 million, or 9.4% annualized.

Average deposits totaled $24.1 billion and increased $241 million, or 4.0% annualized, due to growth of $138 million, or 9.1% annualized, in non-interest-bearing deposits and $204 million, or 8.4% annualized, in interest-bearing demand deposits, partially offset by a decline of $123 million, or 9.0% annualized, in time deposits. Deposit growth represents continued growth in commercial and consumer relationships, as well as seasonal balance growth in business deposit balances. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 93.8% at September 30, 2019, compared to 95.0% at June 30, 2019, reflecting spot loan growth of $527 million which was more than fully funded by deposit growth of $863 million.

Non-interest income totaled $80.0 million, increasing $5.2 million, or 6.9%. Mortgage banking income increased $2.1 million, or 28.1%, due to a 25% increase in sold production volume driven by normal seasonal increases and the downward movement in interest rates compared to the prior period. Insurance commissions and fees increased $1.7 million, or 39.2%, driven by organic growth and new business in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolina regions, as well as seasonal increases. Capital markets income decreased $1.2 million, or 11.7%, but reflected continued strong contributions from interest rate derivative and international banking and the second quarter's higher levels of syndications activity. Other non-interest income increased $1.9 million, primarily attributable to the net benefit of OREO sales.

Non-interest expense totaled $177.8 million, an increase of $2.5 million, or 1.5%. On an operating basis, non-interest expense increased $4.8 million, or 2.8% excluding branch consolidation costs of $2.3 million in the second quarter. The increase in non-interest expense was driven by an impairment of $3.2 million from a third quarter renewable energy investment tax credit transaction. The related renewable energy investment tax credits were recognized during the quarter as a benefit to income taxes. On an operating basis, salaries and employee benefits expense decreased $0.7 million, or 0.7%, and occupancy and equipment expense was essentially flat. The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) equaled 54.1%, compared to 54.5%.

The ratio of non-performing loans and OREO to total loans and OREO decreased 3 basis points to 0.52%. For the originated portfolio, the ratio of non-performing loans and OREO to total loans and OREO decreased 5 basis points to 0.56%. Total delinquency remains at favorable levels, and total originated delinquency, defined as total past due and non-accrual originated loans as a percentage of total originated loans, remained stable at 0.66% compared to June 30, 2019.

The provision for credit losses totaled $11.9 million, compared to $11.5 million. The provision for credit losses supported loan growth and exceeded net charge-offs of $6.4 million, or 0.11% annualized, of total average loans, compared to $9.0 million, or 0.16% annualized, in the prior quarter. For the originated portfolio, net charge-offs were $5.3 million, or 0.11% annualized, of total average originated loans, compared to $5.4 million or 0.11% annualized. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases increased to 0.84% from 0.83% at June 30, 2019. For the originated portfolio, the allowance for credit losses to total originated loans remained stable at 0.95% compared to June 30, 2019.

The effective tax rate was 14.5%, reflecting the benefit of certain renewable energy and historic tax credits realized during the quarter, compared to 19.7%.

The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) increased 12 basis points to 7.44% at September 30, 2019, compared to 7.32% at June 30, 2019. The tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) was $7.33 at September 30, 2019, an increase of $0.22 from June 30, 2019.

September 30, 2019 Year-To-Date Results - Comparison to Prior Year-To-Date Period

Net interest income totaled $690.8 million, decreasing $9.4 million, or 1.3%, reflecting the sale of Regency and a lower level of purchase accounting benefit, partially offset by average earning asset growth of $1.5 billion, or 5.2%. The net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) contracted 21 basis points to 3.21%, including the sale of Regency in the third quarter of 2018 and a lower level of cash recoveries on acquired loans. Regency contributed 10 basis points to net interest margin in the first nine months of 2018. The first nine months of 2019 included $7.6 million of higher incremental purchase accounting accretion and $10.6 million of lower cash recoveries, compared to the first nine months of 2018. The yield on earning assets increased 14 basis points to 4.35%, while the cost of funds increased 36 basis points to 1.17%, primarily due to competitive pressure on interest-bearing deposits and higher benchmark interest rates.

Average loans totaled $22.6 billion, an increase of $1.2 billion, or 5.4%, due to solid origination activity across the footprint. Growth in average commercial loans totaled $728 million, or 5.4%, including growth of $641 million, or 15.0%, in commercial and industrial loans and flat commercial real estate balances. Commercial growth was led by strong commercial activity in the Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Charlotte and the Mid-Atlantic regions. Total average consumer loan growth of $435 million, or 5.4%, was led by strong growth in residential mortgage loans of $390 million and indirect auto loans of $310 million, partially offset by a decline of $144 million in consumer credit lines and a decline of $121 million in direct installment balances.

Average deposits totaled $23.8 billion and increased $1.2 billion, or 5.3%, due to average growth of $277 million, or 4.8%, in non-interest-bearing deposits; $483 million, or 5.2%, in interest-bearing demand deposits; and $486 million, or 9.9%, in time deposits.

Non-interest income totaled $220.2 million, increasing $13.0 million, or 6.3%. On an operating basis, non-interest income increased $16.2 million, or 7.9%, attributable to the continued growth in our fee-based businesses of capital markets of $8.4 million or 52.3%, mortgage banking income of $3.8 million or 22.0%, trust income of $1.4 million or 7.4%, and insurance commissions and fees of $0.7 million or 5.1%.

Non-interest expense totaled $518.8 million, decreasing $6.1 million, or 1.2%. On an operating basis, non-interest expense declined $5.0 million, or 1.0% and included an impairment from a third quarter renewable energy investment tax credit transaction of $3.2 million. The related renewable energy investment tax credits were recognized during the third quarter as a benefit to income taxes. The decrease in operating expenses was attributable primarily to the elimination of the FDIC's large bank surcharge in the fourth quarter of 2018, partially offset by increases in salaries and employee benefits and other expenses. The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) improved to 54.0%, compared to 55.0% in the first nine months 2018.

The provision for credit losses was $37.0 million, compared to $46.0 million. Net charge-offs totaled $23.0 million, or 0.14%, of total average loans, compared to $43.5 million, or 0.27% in the first nine months of 2018. Originated net charge-offs were 0.11% of total average originated loans, compared to 0.33% which included the impact from Regency for the first nine months of 2018.

The effective tax rate was 17.8% for the first nine months of 2019 compared to 19.0% for the same period in 2018 reflecting the benefit of the renewable energy tax credits.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators

To supplement our Consolidated Financial Statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as operating net income available to common stockholders, operating earnings per diluted common share, return on average tangible equity, return on average tangible common equity, return on average tangible assets, tangible book value per common share, the ratio of tangible equity to tangible assets, the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets, efficiency ratio, and net interest margin (FTE) to provide information useful to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of our peers. Management uses these measures internally to assess and better understand our underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. The non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators we use may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators other financial institutions use to assess their performance and trends.

These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplemental in nature, and not as a substitute for or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. When non-GAAP financial measures are disclosed, the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Regulation G requires: (i) the presentation of the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP and (ii) a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure presented and the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP operating measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables at the end of this release under the heading "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators to GAAP".

Management believes charges such as branch consolidation costs and special one-time employee 401(k) contributions related to tax reform are not organic costs to run our operations and facilities. These charges are considered significant items impacting earnings as they are deemed to be outside of ordinary banking activities. The branch consolidation charges principally represent expenses to satisfy contractual obligations of the closed branches without any useful ongoing benefit to us. These costs are specific to each individual transaction and may vary significantly based on the size and complexity of the transaction. Similarly, gains derived from the sale of a business are not organic to our operations.

To provide more meaningful comparisons of net interest margin and efficiency ratio, we use net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis in calculating net interest margin by increasing the interest income earned on tax-exempt assets (loans and investments) to make it fully equivalent to interest income earned on taxable investments (this adjustment is not permitted under GAAP). Taxable-equivalent amounts for the 2019 and 2018 periods were calculated using a federal statutory income tax rate of 21%.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

We make statements in this news release, may make statements in the related conference call and may from time-to-time make other statements regarding our outlook for earnings, revenues, expenses, tax rates, capital and liquidity levels and ratios, asset quality levels, financial position and other matters regarding or affecting our current or future business and operations. These statements can be considered as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve various assumptions, risks and uncertainties which can change over time. Actual results or future events may be different from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements and may not align with historical performance and events. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance upon such statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "believe," "plan," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "will," "should," "project," "goal," and other similar words and expressions. We do not assume any duty to update forward-looking statements, except as required by federal securities laws.

Our forward-looking statements are subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties:

• Our business, financial results and balance sheet values are affected by business and economic circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) developments with respect to the U.S. and global financial markets; (ii) actions by the Federal Reserve Board, U.S. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and other governmental agencies, especially those that impact money supply, market interest rates or otherwise affect business activities of the financial services industry; (iii) a slowing or reversal of current U.S. economic expansion; and (iv) the impacts of tariffs or other trade policies of the U.S. or its global trading partners.
• Business and operating results are affected by our ability to identify and effectively manage risks inherent in our businesses, including, where appropriate, through effective use of systems and controls, third-party insurance, derivatives, and capital management techniques, and to meet evolving regulatory capital and liquidity standards.
• Competition can have an impact on customer acquisition, growth and retention, and on credit spreads, deposit gathering and product pricing, which can affect market share, deposits and revenues. Our ability to anticipate and continue to respond to technological changes can also impact our ability to respond to customer needs and meet competitive demands.
• Business and operating results can also be affected by widespread natural and other disasters, pandemics, dislocations, terrorist activities, system failures, security breaches, cyberattacks or international hostilities through impacts on the economy and financial markets generally, or on us or our counterparties specifically.
• Legal, regulatory and accounting developments could have an impact on our ability to operate and grow our businesses, financial condition, results of operations, competitive position, and reputation. Reputational impacts could affect matters such as business generation and retention, liquidity, funding, and the ability to attract and retain management. These developments could include:
• Changes resulting from legislative and regulatory reforms, including changes affecting oversight of the financial services industry, consumer protection, pension, bankruptcy and other industry aspects, and changes in accounting policies and principles.
• Changes to regulations governing bank capital and liquidity standards.
• Unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings or other claims and regulatory and other governmental investigations or other inquiries. These matters may result in monetary judgments or settlements or other remedies, including fines, penalties, restitution or alterations in our business practices, and in additional expenses and collateral costs, and may cause reputational harm to FNB.
• Results of the regulatory examination and supervision process, including our failure to satisfy requirements imposed by the federal bank regulatory agencies or other governmental agencies.
• The impact on our financial condition, results of operations, financial disclosures and future business strategies related to the upcoming implementation of the new FASB Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses commonly referred to as the "current expected credit loss" standard, or CECL.

The risks identified here are not exclusive. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of these risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and other uncertainties described under Item 1A. Risk Factors and Risk Management sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K (including MD&A section) for the year ended December 31, 2018, our subsequent 2019 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (including the risk factors and risk management discussions) and our other subsequent filings with the SEC, which are available on our corporate website at https://www.fnb-online.com/about-us/investor-relations-shareholder-services. We have included our web address as an inactive textual reference only. Information on our website is not part of this earnings release.

Conference Call

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced today financial results for the third quarter of 2019 before the market open on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Vincent J. Calabrese, Jr., and Chief Credit Officer, Gary L. Guerrieri, plan to host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results the same day at 8:15 AM ET.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call at http://dpregister.com/10135378. Callers who pre-register will be provided a conference passcode and unique PIN to bypass the live operator and gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Dial-in Access: The conference call may be accessed by dialing (844) 802-2440 (for domestic callers) or (412) 317-5133 (for international callers). Participants should ask to be joined into the F.N.B. Corporation call.

Webcast Access: The audio-only call and related presentation materials may be accessed via webcast through the "Investor Relations and Shareholder Services" section of the Corporation's website at www.fnbcorporation.com. Access to the live webcast will begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the call.

Presentation Materials: Presentation slides and the earnings release will also be available on the Corporation's website at www.fnbcorporation.com, by accessing the "About Us" tab and clicking on "Investor Relations & Shareholder Services."

A replay of the call will be available shortly after the completion of the call until midnight ET on Thursday, October 24, 2019. The replay can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 (for domestic callers) or (412) 317-0088 (for international callers); the conference replay access code is 10135378. Following the call, a link to the webcast and the related presentation materials will be posted to the "Investor Relations and Shareholder Services" section of F.N.B. Corporation's website at www.fnbcorporation.com.

About F.N.B. Corporation

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB's market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina. The Company has total assets of more than $34 billion and approximately 370 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.

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