EXHIBIT 99.1

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED APRIL 18, 2011

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
Announces Record First Quarter 2011

Birmingham, Ala. – (PR Newswire) – April 18, 2011 – ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. today reported record earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2011.
 
First Quarter 2011 Highlights:

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First quarter record net income of $4.9 million, a 21% increase year/year.
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22 consecutive quarters of profitability.
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Pensacola Region opened April 1, 2011.
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Correspondent Banking Division formed with a group of highly experienced correspondent bankers.
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Basic earnings per share of $.88 for the first quarter.

Tom Broughton, CEO and President, said, “We are pleased to report record net income at the same time we are investing in new teams that we feel will build shareholder value.” Bud Foshee, CFO, stated, “We are pleased to see an increase in loan demand, which reflects improved economic conditions.”

About ServisFirst:
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst provides business and personal financial services through locations in Birmingham, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama; Montgomery, Alabama; Dothan, Alabama; and Pensacola, Florida.

ServisFirst files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.
 
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933.  The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," “plan,”, “intend,” “will,” “would,” “might” and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this press release or in other statements attributable to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.’s senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including: general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting and tax principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes in our loan portfolio and the deposit base, possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including, but not limited to, economic stimulus initiatives and so-called “bailout” initiatives; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectibility of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, in our geographic markets; and increased competition from both banks and non-bank financial institutions.  The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other SEC filings. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained herein. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time.
 
 
 

 

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbancshares.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

Contact: ServisFirst Bank
Bud Foshee (205) 949-0307
BFoshee@servisfirstbank.com
 
 
 

 

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Total interest income
  $ 20,961     $ 18,502     $ 20,689  
Total interest expense
    3,985       3,596       4,004  
Net interest income before provision
    16,976       14,906       16,685  
Provision for loan losses
    2,231       2,712       2,738  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    14,745       12,194       13,947  
Total noninterest income
    1,271       1,132       1,685  
                         
Salaries and employee benefits
    4,214       3,482       4,493  
Other noninterest expense
    4,383       3,776       4,016  
Total noninterest expense
    8,597       7,258       8,509  
Income before taxes
    7,419       6,068       7,123  
Income taxes
    2,548       2,055       2,578  
Net income
  $ 4,871     $ 4,013     $ 4,545  
                         
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.88     $ 0.73     $ 0.82  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.77     $ 0.68     $ 0.73  
Average basic shares
    5,527,482       5,513,482       5,525,297  
Average fully diluted shares
    6,514,103       5,901,778       6,427,228  
 
 
 

 

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

   
March 31,
2011
   
March 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2010
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
                 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 37,158     $ 25,662     $ 231,632  
Investment securities
    251,562       234,120       282,193  
Restricted equity securities
    4,053       3,510       3,510  
Federal funds sold and other investments
    80,774       210       346  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    2,588       4,521       7,875  
                         
Loans
    1,471,893       1,235,504       1,394,818  
Reserve for loan losses
    (19,226 )     (15,671 )     (18,077 )
Net loans
    1,452,667       1,219,833       1,376,741  
Foreclosed real estate
    7,223       12,344       6,966  
Other assets
    26,924       27,364       25,903  
Total assets
  $ 1,862,949     $ 1,527,564     $ 1,935,166  
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       
Liabilities:
                       
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 261,634     $ 174,068     $ 250,490  
Interest-bearing
    1,430,866       1,176,492       1,508,226  
Total deposits
    1,692,500       1,350,560       1,758,716  
Borrowings
    45,396       72,589       55,357  
Interest payable
    864       937       898  
Other liabilities
    1,781       1,444       3,095  
Total liabilities
    1,740,541       1,425,530       1,818,066  
                         
Stockholders' equity
    122,408       102,034       117,100  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,862,949     $ 1,527,564     $ 1,935,166  
 
 
 

 

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
Key Ratios

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Return on average assets
    1.06 %     1.06 %     0.97 %
Return on average equity
    16.50 %     16.24 %     15.24 %
Net interest margin (fully tax equivalent)
    3.86 %     4.14 %     3.73 %
Efficiency ratio
    47.11 %     45.26 %     46.32 %
                         
   
3/31/2011
   
3/31/2010
   
12/31/2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Book value per share
  $ 22.15     $ 18.51     $ 21.19  
Tangible book value per share
  $ 22.15     $ 18.51     $ 21.19  
% of reserve for loan losses to total loans
    1.31 %     1.27 %     1.30 %
                         
Nonperforming assets to total loans plus foreclosed real estate
    1.98 %     2.02 %     1.52 %