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Astoria Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter Operating EPS of $0.14
 

Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.13 Per Share Declared

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF) ("Astoria", the "Company"), the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association ("Astoria Federal"), today reported net income of $8.8 million (operating income of $12.2 million), or $0.10 diluted earnings per share ("EPS") (operating earnings per share of $0.14 ("operating EPS")), for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to $28.9 million, or $0.32 EPS, for the 2008 first quarter.

Included in the 2009 first quarter results is an other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI"), after-tax, non-cash charge of $3.4 million, or $0.04 EPS, to write-off the remaining cost basis of our investment in Freddie Mac preferred stock. Operating income and operating EPS, representing net income and EPS determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") excluding the effects of the OTTI charge, provide a meaningful comparison for effectively evaluating Astoria's operating results. For a reconciliation of operating income and operating EPS to GAAP net income and EPS, please refer to the table on page 12.

Commenting on the first quarter results, George L. Engelke, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Astoria, stated, "The challenging operating environment continued to negatively impact our operating results. As anticipated, higher unemployment and continued weakness in the national housing market resulted in increases in loan delinquencies, foreclosures, credit costs and loan loss provision. It is important to note, however, that the first quarter year-over-year operating results reflected significant increases in both net interest income and the net interest margin."

Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.13 Per Share

The Board of Directors of the Company, at their April 22, 2009 meeting, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2009 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2009. This is the fifty-sixth consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared by the Company.

First Quarter 2009 Earnings Summary

Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 increased 38% to $111.7 million from $80.8 million for the 2008 first quarter and declined $3.3 million, or 3%, from the 2008 fourth quarter. Astoria's net interest margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 increased 59 basis points to 2.16% from 1.57% for the 2008 first quarter and declined two basis points from the 2008 fourth quarter. The year-over-year increase in the margin was due to the cost of liabilities declining more rapidly than the yield on interest earning assets. The slight decline in the margin on a linked quarter basis was due to an increase in borrowing costs of 17 basis points resulting from the repayment of low-cost short-term borrowings, offset almost entirely by the increase in the average balance of deposits of $396.6 million and a 15 basis point decrease in the cost of deposits.

"We expect that the net interest margin will resume expansion in the second quarter, as we increasingly realize the benefit of the repricing of maturing non-Liquid CDs that have interest rates considerably above current market rates. Non-Liquid CDs totaling $1.8 billion and $2.9 billion are scheduled to mature in the 2009 second quarter and second half, respectively, with weighted average rates of 3.49% and 3.59%, respectively. By comparison, in the 2009 first quarter, $2.3 billion of non-Liquid CDs were issued or repriced at a weighted average rate of 2.45%, while non-Liquid CDs were issued or repriced in March at a weighted rate of 1.88%, considerably lower than the average for the first quarter," Mr. Engelke noted.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, a $50.0 million provision for loan losses was recorded compared to $45.0 million for the previous quarter and $4.0 million for the 2008 first quarter. Commenting on the 2009 first quarter provision, Mr. Engelke stated, "The provision recorded in this year's first quarter recognizes the increase in loan delinquencies, non-performing loans and charge-offs directly related to the continued deterioration in the housing market and increasing weakness in the economy, particularly, the accelerating pace of job losses."

Non-interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 totaled $21.2 million, excluding the pre-tax OTTI charge of $5.3 million, compared to $22.4 million for the 2008 first quarter.

General and administrative expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 increased $7.8 million to $64.0 million from $56.2 million for the 2008 fourth quarter and $5.8 million from $58.2 million for the 2008 first quarter. The linked quarter and year-over-year increases were primarily due to $3.4 million and $3.3 million respective increases in FDIC premium expense and $3.1 million and $3.0 million respective increases in pension expense.

Balance Sheet Summary

For the 2009 first quarter, the loan portfolio declined $290.6 million from the previous quarter end to $16.4 billion at March 31, 2009. The primary reason for the decline was lower loan originations and purchases for portfolio which totaled $391.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 compared to $588.9 million for the previous quarter. In addition, loan prepayments increased to $523.0 million for the 2009 first quarter from $467.0 million for the previous quarter.

For the 2009 first quarter, the one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio declined $192.3 million from the previous quarter end to $12.2 billion at March 31, 2009. One-to-four family loan originations and purchases for portfolio totaled $382.5 million for the 2009 first quarter compared to $422.7 million for the previous quarter. One-to-four family loan prepayments for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 totaled $457.1 million compared to $330.3 million for the 2008 fourth quarter. The 2009 first quarter origination and purchase volume was negatively affected by significant fallout from our loan pipeline due to, among other things, the fact that potential borrowers are not qualifying under our strict underwriting guidelines, particularly with respect to loan-to-value ratios. The loan-to-value ratio ("LTV") of the one-to-four family loan production for portfolio for the 2009 first quarter averaged 55% at origination and the loan amount averaged approximately $730,000.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the multi-family/commercial real estate ("CRE") loan portfolio decreased $94.7 million from the previous quarter to $3.8 billion at March 31, 2009. The decrease was due to our decision to slow the pace of multi-family/CRE loan originations in the current economic climate. First quarter 2009 multi-family/CRE loan originations totaled just $9.4 million compared to $166.2 million for the previous quarter.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, deposits increased $149.3 million, or 4.4% annualized, from the previous quarter to $13.6 billion. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, borrowings decreased $827.9 million from the previous quarter to $6.1 billion. The decrease was primarily due to the repayment of short-term borrowings. Total assets declined $577.3 million from the prior quarter to $21.4 billion at March 31, 2009.

Key balance sheet highlights, reflecting the improvement in the quality of the Company's balance sheet since December 31, 1999, follow:


                                                                    Cumulative
               12/31/99  12/31/03  12/31/05 12/31/07 12/31/08 3/31/09 % Change
    ($in       --------  --------  -------- -------- -------- ------- --------
     millions)

    Assets       $22,700  $22,462  $22,380  $21,719  $21,982  $21,405    (6%)
    Loans        $10,286  $12,687  $14,392  $16,155  $16,712  $16,422  + 60%
    Securities   $10,763   $8,448   $6,572   $4,371   $4,037   $3,683   (66%)
    Deposits      $9,555  $11,187  $12,810  $13,049  $13,480  $13,629  + 43%
    Borrowings   $11,528   $9,632   $7,938   $7,185   $6,965   $6,137   (47%)

Stockholders' equity was $1.2 billion, or 5.61% of total assets at March 31, 2009. Astoria Federal continues to maintain capital ratios in excess of regulatory requirements with core, tangible and risk-based capital ratios of 6.55%, 6.55% and 12.45%, respectively, at March 31, 2009.

Asset Quality

Non-performing loans ("NPL") totaled $336.6 million at March 31, 2009, an increase of $98.0 million from the previous quarter, and represent 1.57% of total assets. At March 31, 2009, one-to-four family non-performing loans totaled $245.5 million and multi-family/CRE non-performing loans totaled $81.5 million compared to $177.5 million and $51.1 million, respectively, at December 31, 2008.

The comparative table below illustrates loan migration from 30 days delinquent to 90+ days delinquent:

                                   Combined                           Total
                30-59    60-89      30-89     Change        90 +      30-90+
                 Days     Days       Days      from         Days       Days
    (In          Past     Past       Past    Previous     Past Due     Past
     millions)    Due      Due        Due     Quarter      (NPL)        Due
                -------  -------   --------  --------    ---------    -------
    At March
     31, 2008    $136.3    $48.8     $185.1    +$1.6       $106.6      $291.7
    At June
     30, 2008    $134.5    $51.0     $185.5    +$0.4       $128.6      $314.1
    At Sept.
     30, 2008    $171.0    $54.7     $225.7   +$40.2       $164.8      $390.5
    At Dec.
     31, 2008    $229.8    $70.1     $299.9   +$74.2       $238.6      $538.5
    At March
     31, 2009    $215.9   $105.7     $321.6   +$21.7       $336.6      $658.2

The table below details, as of March 31, 2009, the ten largest concentrations by state of one-to-four family loans and the respective non-performing loan totals in those states. More comprehensive state details are included on page 13.

    (In millions)                           % of 1-4    Total 1-4  NPLs as %
                     Total 1-4    Average  Family Loan   Family    of State
    State           Family Loans  LTV (1)   Portfolio     NPLs       Total
    -----           ------------  -------   ---------     -----      -----
    New York            $2,875.8      55%       24%       $21.9      0.76%
    Illinois            $1,309.5      66%       11%       $29.0      2.21%
    California          $1,304.9      65%       11%       $38.4      2.94%
    Connecticut         $1,276.8      56%       11%       $16.8      1.32%
    New Jersey            $996.6      67%        8%       $27.7      2.78%
    Virginia              $905.4      70%        7%       $24.6      2.72%
    Maryland              $854.5      67%        7%       $30.0      3.51%
    Massachusetts         $838.9      62%        7%       $12.4      1.48%
    Washington            $322.7      62%        3%        $0.0      0.00%
    Florida               $305.3      66%        3%       $22.6      7.40%
                          ------                          -----
    Top 10 States      $10,990.4      62%       90%(2)   $223.4      2.03%
    All other
     states (3)         $1,166.9      66%       10%       $22.1      1.89%
                        --------                          -----
    Total 1-4 Family
     Portfolio         $12,157.3      62%      100%      $245.5      2.02%
                       =========               ====      ======

    (1)  Based on current principal balances and original appraised values.
    (2)  Does not foot due to rounding.
    (3)  Includes 30 states and Washington, DC.

Net loan charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 totaled $19.8 million (of which $11.2 million represented one-to-four family loans and $7.9 million represented multi-family/CRE loans) compared to $12.3 million (of which $6.8 million represented one-to-four family loans and $5.1 million represented multi-family/CRE loans) for the 2008 fourth quarter. Included in the $11.2 million of one-to-four family loan charge-offs are $5.5 million of charge-offs on $21.9 million of non-performing loans which, at 180 days delinquent, were adjusted to the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less selling costs. Commenting on asset quality, Mr. Engelke noted, "The continued deterioration in the economy, particularly rising unemployment, continues to strain the financial condition of prime residential borrowers and their ability to remain current on their mortgage loans and the ability of tenants in multi-family properties to pay rent on their apartments. Accordingly, we experienced increases in non-performing loans, foreclosures and credit costs during the first quarter. Importantly, loans delinquent 30-89 days increased only $21.7 million from the previous quarter, considerably less than the $40.2 million and $74.2 million increases recorded in the third and fourth quarters of 2008, respectively."

Future Outlook

Commenting on the outlook for the remainder of 2009, Mr. Engelke stated, "The year continues to present us with both opportunities and challenges. Although we are encouraged by the slowing growth in 30-89 day delinquencies in the first quarter, we expect that job losses and economic weakness will continue to put pressure on borrowers which, more than likely, will result in somewhat higher delinquencies and non-performing loans, however, credit costs should remain manageable.

With respect to our fundamental operating performance, we expect deposit growth in 2009 will continue, particularly since the intense competition for core community deposits has diminished somewhat. We also expect increases in net interest income and the net interest margin going forward as we begin to realize the benefit from significant CD deposits maturing throughout the year at rates that are considerably above current market rates."

Astoria Financial Corporation, with assets of $21.4 billion, is the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association. Established in 1888, Astoria Federal, with deposits in New York totaling $13.6 billion, is the largest thrift depository headquartered in New York and embraces its philosophy of "Putting people first" by providing the customers and local communities it serves with quality financial products and services through 85 convenient banking office locations and multiple delivery channels, including its enhanced website, www.astoriafederal.com. Astoria Federal commands the fourth largest deposit market share in the attractive Long Island market, which includes Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties with a population exceeding that of 38 individual states. Astoria Federal originates mortgage loans through its banking and loan production offices in New York, an extensive broker network covering eighteen states, primarily along the East Coast, and the District of Columbia, and through correspondent relationships covering nineteen states and the District of Columbia.

Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. (ET)

The Company, as previously announced, indicated that Mr. Engelke will host an earnings conference call Thursday morning, April 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The toll-free dial-in number is (888) 562-3356, passcode 90799028. A telephone replay will be available on April 23, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. (ET) through May 1, 2009, 11:59 p.m. (ET). The replay number is (800) 642-1687, passcode: 90799028. The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast on the Company's website www.astoriafederal.com and archived for one year.

Forward Looking Statements

This document contains a number of 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 statements may be identified by the use of such words as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would," and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.

Forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our management's experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond our control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond our control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins or affect the value of our investments; changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect our business; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause our financial condition to be perceived differently; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all of the areas in which we do business, or conditions in the real estate or securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than we currently anticipate; legislative or regulatory changes may adversely affect our business; applicable technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than we anticipate; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than we anticipate; or litigation or matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may be determined adverse to us or may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than we anticipate. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.

Tables Follow

    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                 Page 7

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
                                                    At            At
                                                March 31,     December 31,
                                                   2009          2008
                                                   ----          ----
    ASSETS
    ------
    Cash and due from banks                      $146,697       $76,233
    Repurchase agreements                          38,050        24,060
    Securities available-for-sale               1,245,925     1,390,440
    Securities held-to-maturity (fair
     value of $2,466,064 and
     $2,643,955, respectively)                  2,436,725     2,646,862
    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
     stock, at cost                               183,547       211,900
    Loans held-for-sale, net                       41,850         5,272
    Loans receivable:
      Mortgage loans, net                      16,083,635    16,372,383
      Consumer and other loans, net               338,224       340,061
                                                  -------       -------
                                               16,421,859    16,712,444
      Allowance for loan losses                  (149,187)     (119,029)
                                                 --------      --------
    Total loans receivable, net                16,272,672    16,593,415
    Mortgage servicing rights, net                  7,656         8,216
    Accrued interest receivable                    78,006        79,589
    Premises and equipment, net                   139,210       139,828
    Goodwill                                      185,151       185,151
    Bank owned life insurance                     399,025       401,280
    Other assets                                  230,267       219,865
                                                  -------       -------

    TOTAL ASSETS                              $21,404,781   $21,982,111
                                              ===========   ===========

    LIABILITIES
    -----------
    Deposits                                  $13,629,178   $13,479,924
    Reverse repurchase agreements               2,650,000     2,850,000
    Federal Home Loan Bank of
     New York advances                          3,110,000     3,738,000
    Other borrowings, net                         377,423       377,274
    Mortgage escrow funds                         158,505       133,656
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities        278,864       221,488
                                                  -------       -------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES                          20,203,970    20,800,342
                                               ----------    ----------

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    --------------------
    Preferred stock, $1.00 par value;
     (5,000,000 shares authorized;
     none issued and outstanding)                       -             -
    Common stock, $.01 par value;
     (200,000,000 shares authorized;
     166,494,888 shares issued; and
     97,058,454 and 95,881,132 shares
     outstanding, respectively)                     1,665         1,665
    Additional paid-in capital                    848,826       856,021
    Retained earnings                           1,846,428     1,864,257
    Treasury stock (69,436,434 and
     70,613,756 shares, at cost, respectively) (1,434,881)   (1,459,211)
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss          (43,188)      (61,865)
    Unallocated common stock held by ESOP
     (4,923,564 and 5,212,668 shares,
     respectively)                                (18,039)      (19,098)
                                                  -------       -------

    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                  1,200,811     1,181,769
                                                ---------     ---------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                     $21,404,781   $21,982,111
                                              ===========   ===========



    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                 Page 8

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
                                                 For the Three Months Ended
                                                          March 31,
                                                          ---------
                                                     2009        2008
                                                     ----        ----
    Interest income:
      Mortgage loans:
        One-to-four family                        $162,940    $153,598
        Multi-family, commercial real estate
         and construction                           56,614      60,315
      Consumer and other loans                       2,678       5,432
      Mortgage-backed and other securities          43,104      47,893
      Federal funds sold and repurchase
       agreements                                       16         636
      Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock       1,686       4,222
                                                     -----       -----
    Total interest income                          267,038     272,096
                                                   -------     -------
    Interest expense:
      Deposits                                      90,760     110,203
      Borrowings                                    64,601      81,107
                                                    ------      ------
    Total interest expense                         155,361     191,310
                                                   -------     -------

    Net interest income                            111,677      80,786
    Provision for loan losses                       50,000       4,000
                                                    ------       -----
    Net interest income after provision for
     loan losses                                    61,677      76,786
                                                    ------      ------
    Non-interest income:
      Customer service fees                         14,839      15,134
      Other loan fees                                  939       1,039
      Gain on sales of securities                    2,112           -
      Other-than-temporary impairment write-
       down of securities                           (5,300)          -
      Mortgage banking income, net                     469         450
      Income from bank owned life insurance          1,979       4,389
      Other                                            904       1,425
                                                       ---       -----
    Total non-interest income                       15,942      22,437
                                                    ------      ------
    Non-interest expense:
      General and administrative:
        Compensation and benefits                   34,000      31,991
        Occupancy, equipment and systems            16,331      16,904
        Federal deposit insurance premiums           3,905         571
        Advertising                                  1,559       1,073
        Other                                        8,166       7,690
                                                     -----       -----
    Total non-interest expense                      63,961      58,229
                                                    ------      ------

    Income before income tax expense                13,658      40,994
    Income tax expense                               4,862      12,091
                                                     -----      ------

    Net income                                      $8,796     $28,903
                                                    ======     =======


    Basic earnings per common share                  $0.10       $0.32
                                                     =====       =====


    Diluted earnings per common share                $0.10       $0.32
                                                     =====       =====

    Basic weighted average common shares         90,213,163 89,472,902
    Diluted weighted average common and common
      equivalent shares                          90,443,387 90,969,684



    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                 Page 9

    SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS AND OTHER DATA
                                                    At or For the
                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31,
                                                      ---------
                                                  2009        2008
                                                  ----        ----

    Selected Returns and Financial
     Ratios (annualized)
    ------------------------------
      Return on average stockholders' equity      2.96%       9.46%
      Return on average tangible
       stockholders' equity (1)                   3.50       11.15
      Return on average assets                    0.16        0.54
      General and administrative
       expense to average assets                  1.18        1.08
      Efficiency ratio (2)                       50.12       56.41
      Net interest rate spread (3)                2.07        1.46
      Net interest margin (4)                     2.16        1.57

    Selected Non-GAAP Returns and Financial
     Ratios (annualized) (5)
    ---------------------------------------
      Non-GAAP return on average
       stockholders' equity                       4.11%       9.46%
      Non-GAAP return on average
       tangible stockholders' equity (1)          4.87       11.15
      Non-GAAP return on average assets           0.23        0.54
      Non-GAAP efficiency ratio (2)              48.12       56.41
      Non-GAAP dividend payout ratio             92.86       81.25

    Asset Quality Data (dollars in thousands)
    -----------------------------------------
      Non-performing assets                   $366,747    $121,037
      Non-performing loans                     336,574     106,604
          Loans delinquent 90 days or
            more and still accruing
            interest                             1,227         498
          Non-accrual loans                    335,347     106,106
      Loans 60-89 days delinquent              105,655      48,753
      Loans 30-59 days delinquent              215,902     136,312
      Net charge-offs                           19,842       2,863

      Non-performing loans/total loans            2.05%       0.68%
      Non-performing loans/total assets           1.57        0.50
      Non-performing assets/total assets          1.71        0.56
      Allowance for loan losses/
       non-performing loans                      44.33       75.12
      Allowance for loan losses/
       non-accrual loans                         44.49       75.47
      Allowance for loan losses/total
       loans                                      0.91        0.51
      Net charge-offs to average loans
       outstanding (annualized)                   0.48        0.07

    Capital Ratios (Astoria Federal)
    ---------------------------------
      Tangible                                    6.55%       6.72%
      Core                                        6.55        6.72
      Risk-based                                 12.45       12.38

    Other Data
    -----------
      Cash dividends paid per common share       $0.13       $0.26
      Dividend payout ratio                     130.00%      81.25%
      Book value per share (6)                  $13.03      $13.64
      Tangible book value per share (7)         $11.02      $11.58
      Tangible stockholders' equity/
       tangible assets (1) (8)                    4.79%       4.91%
      Mortgage loans serviced for
       others (in thousands)                $1,217,206  $1,253,565
      Full time equivalent employees             1,585       1,597

    (1) Tangible stockholders' equity represents stockholders' equity less
        goodwill.
    (2) Efficiency ratio represents general and administrative expense
        divided by the sum of net interest income plus non-interest income.
    (3) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the
        average yield on average interest-earning assets and the average
        cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
    (4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by
        average interest-earning assets.
    (5) The information presented for the three months ended March 31, 2009
        represents pro forma calculations which are not in conformity with
        U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.  The
        information excludes the other-than-temporary impairment write-down
        of securities charge and related tax effects recorded in 2009.  See
        page 12 for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net
        income for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
    (6) Book value per share represents stockholders' equity divided by
        outstanding shares, excluding unallocated Employee Stock Ownership
        Plan, or ESOP, shares.
    (7) Tangible book value per share represents stockholders' equity less
        goodwill divided by outstanding shares, excluding unallocated ESOP
        shares.
    (8) Tangible assets represent assets less goodwill.



    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                Page 10

    AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS
    (Dollars in Thousands)
                                        For the Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                         2009
                                        ------------------------------------
                                                                  Average
                                           Average                Yield/
                                           Balance   Interest      Cost
                                           -------   --------     ------
                                                                (Annualized)
      Assets:
        Interest-earning assets:
          Mortgage loans (1):
            One-to-four family           $12,373,027 $162,940         5.27%
            Multi-family, commercial
             real estate and
             construction                  3,862,820   56,614         5.86
          Consumer and other loans (1)       340,389    2,678         3.15
                                             -------    -----
          Total loans                     16,576,236  222,232         5.36
          Mortgage-backed and other
           securities (2)                  3,884,464   43,104         4.44
          Federal funds sold and
           repurchase agreements              29,451       16         0.22
          Federal Home Loan Bank stock       193,887    1,686         3.48
                                             -------    -----
        Total interest-earning assets     20,684,038  267,038         5.16
                                                      -------
        Goodwill                             185,151
        Other non-interest-earning
         assets                              853,628
                                             -------
      Total assets                       $21,722,817
                                         ===========

      Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
        Interest-bearing liabilities:
          Savings                         $1,849,591    1,847         0.40
          Money market                       294,873      679         0.92
          NOW and demand deposit           1,468,953      278         0.08
          Liquid certificates of deposit     979,723    4,977         2.03
                                             -------    -----
          Total core deposits              4,593,140    7,781         0.68
          Certificates of deposit          8,999,236   82,979         3.69
                                           ---------   ------
          Total deposits                  13,592,376   90,760         2.67
          Borrowings                       6,530,207   64,601         3.96
                                           ---------   ------
        Total interest-bearing
         liabilities                      20,122,583  155,361         3.09
                                                      -------
        Non-interest-bearing
         liabilities                         410,152
                                             -------
      Total liabilities                   20,532,735
      Stockholders' equity                 1,190,082
                                           ---------
      Total liabilities and
       stockholders' equity              $21,722,817
                                         ===========

      Net interest income/net interest
       rate spread                                   $111,677         2.07%
                                                     ========         ====
      Net interest-earning assets/net
       interest margin                      $561,455                  2.16%
                                            ========                  ====
      Ratio of interest-earning assets
       to interest-bearing liabilities         1.03x
                                               =====

                                        For the Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                         2008
                                        ------------------------------------
                                                                  Average
                                           Average                Yield/
                                           Balance   Interest      Cost
                                           -------   --------     ------
                                                                (Annualized)
      Assets:
        Interest-earning assets:
          Mortgage loans (1):
            One-to-four family           $11,621,739 $153,598         5.29%
            Multi-family, commercial
             real estate and
             construction                  4,005,674   60,315         6.02
          Consumer and other loans (1)       356,057    5,432         6.10
                                             -------    -----
          Total loans                     15,983,470  219,345         5.49
          Mortgage-backed and other
           securities (2)                  4,296,912   47,893         4.46
          Federal funds sold and
           repurchase agreements              94,168      636         2.70
          Federal Home Loan Bank stock       196,115    4,222         8.61
                                             -------    -----
        Total interest-earning assets     20,570,665  272,096         5.29
                                                      -------
        Goodwill                             185,151
        Other non-interest-earning
         assets                              784,963
                                             -------
      Total assets                       $21,540,779
                                         ===========

      Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
        Interest-bearing liabilities:
          Savings                         $1,874,158    1,888         0.40
          Money market                       323,951      804         0.99
          NOW and demand deposit           1,446,491      312         0.09
          Liquid certificates of deposit   1,424,505   14,493         4.07
                                           ---------   ------
          Total core deposits              5,069,105   17,497         1.38
          Certificates of deposit          7,892,672   92,706         4.70
                                           ---------   ------
          Total deposits                  12,961,777  110,203         3.40
          Borrowings                       7,007,827   81,107         4.63
                                           ---------   ------
        Total interest-bearing
         liabilities                      19,969,604  191,310         3.83
                                                      -------
        Non-interest-bearing
         liabilities                         348,711
                                             -------
      Total liabilities                   20,318,315
      Stockholders' equity                 1,222,464
                                           ---------
      Total liabilities and
       stockholders' equity              $21,540,779
                                         ===========

      Net interest income/net interest
       rate spread                                    $80,786         1.46%
                                                      =======         ====
      Net interest-earning assets/net
       interest margin                      $601,061                  1.57%
                                            ========                  ====
      Ratio of interest-earning assets
       to interest-bearing liabilities         1.03x
                                               =====

    (1) Mortgage loans and consumer and other loans include loans
        held-for-sale and non-performing loans and exclude the allowance
        for loan losses.
    (2) Securities available-for-sale are included at average amortized cost.



    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                Page 11

    END OF PERIOD BALANCES AND RATES
    (Dollars in Thousands)

                             At March 31, 2009    At December 31, 2008
                            -------------------   --------------------
                                       Weighted              Weighted
                                        Average               Average
                              Balance  Rate (1)     Balance  Rate (1)
                            ---------  --------   ---------  --------
    Selected interest-
     earning assets:
      Mortgage loans,
       gross (2):
        One-to-four family $12,157,308     5.61% $12,349,617     5.65%
        Multi-family,
         commercial real
         estate and
         construction        3,815,643     5.97    3,909,619     5.98
      Mortgage-backed
       and other
       securities (3)        3,682,650     4.31    4,037,302     4.34

    Interest-bearing
     liabilities:
      Savings                1,890,372     0.40    1,832,790     0.40
      Money market             308,352     0.82      289,135     1.03
      NOW and demand
       deposit               1,529,856     0.06    1,466,916     0.06
      Liquid certificates
       of deposit              977,387     1.69      981,733     2.32
                               -------               -------
      Total core deposits    4,705,967     0.58    4,570,574     0.74
      Certificates of
       deposit               8,923,211     3.61    8,909,350     3.83
                             ---------             ---------
      Total deposits        13,629,178     2.57   13,479,924     2.78
      Borrowings, net        6,137,423     4.11    6,965,274     3.72


                             At March 31, 2008
                            -------------------
                                       Weighted
                                        Average
                              Balance  Rate (1)
                            ---------  --------
    Selected interest-
     earning assets:
      Mortgage loans,
       gross (2):
        One-to-four family $11,275,550     5.69%
        Multi-family,
         commercial real
         estate and
         construction        3,973,315     5.89
      Mortgage-backed
       and other
       securities (3)        4,256,230     4.32

    Interest-bearing
     liabilities:
      Savings                1,878,444     0.40
      Money market             321,039     1.00
      NOW and demand
       deposit               1,495,023     0.06
      Liquid certificates
       of deposit            1,390,368     3.42
                             ---------
      Total core deposits    5,084,874     1.16
      Certificates of
       deposit               7,918,668     4.58
                             ---------
      Total deposits        13,003,542     3.24
      Borrowings, net        6,851,816     4.55

    (1) Weighted average rates represent stated or coupon interest
        rates excluding the effect of yield adjustments for premiums,
        discounts and deferred loan origination fees and costs and the
        impact of prepayment penalties.
    (2) Mortgage loans exclude loans held-for-sale and include
        non-performing loans.
    (3) Securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value and
        securities held-to-maturity are reported at amortized cost.



    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                Page 12

    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (1)
    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

    Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per  share and non-GAAP
    returns, representing net income and earnings per share determined
    in accordance with GAAP excluding the effects of the after-tax
    charges noted below, provide a meaningful comparison for
    effectively evaluating Astoria's operating results.

                                   For the Three Months Ended
                                         March 31, 2009
                                         --------------

                                  GAAP    Adjustments (2)    Non-GAAP
                                -------    -----------       --------

    Net interest income        $111,677           $-         $111,677
    Provision for loan losses    50,000            -           50,000
                                 ------         ----           ------
    Net interest income after
     provision for loan losses   61,677            -           61,677
    Non-interest income          15,942        5,300           21,242
    Non-interest expense         63,961            -           63,961
                                 ------         ----           ------

    Income before income tax
     expense                     13,658        5,300           18,958
    Income tax expense            4,862        1,855            6,717
                                  -----        -----            -----

    Net income                   $8,796       $3,445          $12,241
                                 ------       ------          -------
    Basic earnings per
     common share                 $0.10        $0.04            $0.14
                                  -----        -----            -----
    Diluted earnings per
     common share                 $0.10        $0.04            $0.14
                                  -----        -----            -----

    (1) Non-GAAP net income is also referred to as operating income
        and operating EPS throughout this release.
    (2) Adjustments relate to the other-than-temporary impairment
        write-down of securities charge and the related tax effects.



    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                Page 13

    One-to-Four Family Residential Loan Portfolio - Geographic Analysis
    (Dollars in millions)

                                                  At March 31, 2009
                                        -----------------------------------
                                                                     Non-
                                                                   performing
                                                         Non-        loans
                                                      performing    as % of
    State                               Total loans     loans     total loans
    -----                               -----------  -----------  -----------
    New York
       Full Income                         $2,495.5       $14.3        0.57%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                       $288.1        $2.6        0.90%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                     $92.2        $5.0        5.42%
                                              -----        ----
    State Total                            $2,875.8       $21.9        0.76%

    Illinois
       Full Income                         $1,006.3        $6.7        0.67%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                       $144.4        $6.3        4.36%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                    $158.8       $16.0       10.08%
                                             ------       -----
    State Total                            $1,309.5       $29.0        2.21%

    California
       Full Income                           $906.1       $12.3        1.36%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                       $200.0        $7.0        3.50%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                    $198.8       $19.1        9.61%
                                             ------       -----
    State Total                            $1,304.9       $38.4        2.94%

    Connecticut
       Full Income                         $1,042.6        $3.2        0.31%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                       $155.2        $5.8        3.74%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                     $79.0        $7.8        9.87%
                                              -----        ----
    State Total                            $1,276.8       $16.8        1.32%

    New Jersey
       Full Income                           $786.7       $16.1        2.05%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                       $105.6        $5.2        4.92%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                    $104.3        $6.4        6.14%
                                             ------        ----
    State Total                              $996.6       $27.7        2.78%

    Virginia
       Full Income                           $682.5        $9.3        1.36%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                        $94.0        $5.1        5.43%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                    $128.9       $10.2        7.91%
                                             ------       -----
    State Total                              $905.4       $24.6        2.72%

    Maryland
       Full Income                           $651.5       $10.0        1.53%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                        $96.8        $3.7        3.82%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                    $106.2       $16.3       15.35%
                                             ------       -----
    State Total                              $854.5       $30.0        3.51%

    Massachusetts
       Full Income                           $699.5        $4.0        0.57%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                        $91.9        $4.4        4.79%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                     $47.5        $4.0        8.42%
                                              -----        ----
    State Total                              $838.9       $12.4        1.48%

    Washington
       Full Income                           $310.6        $0.0        0.00%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                         $8.4        $0.0        0.00%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                      $3.7        $0.0        0.00%
                                               ----        ----
    State Total                              $322.7        $0.0        0.00%

    Florida
       Full Income                           $206.0       $10.9        5.29%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                        $57.4        $6.0       10.45%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                     $41.9        $5.7       13.60%
                                              -----        ----
    State Total                              $305.3       $22.6        7.40%

    Other States
       Full Income                           $995.1       $12.1        1.22%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                        $91.3        $2.6        2.85%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                     $80.5        $7.4        9.19%
                                              -----        ----
    State Total                            $1,166.9       $22.1        1.89%

    Total all states
       Full Income                         $9,782.4       $98.9        1.01%
       Alt A < 70% LTV                     $1,333.1       $48.7        3.65%
       Alt A  70%-80% LTV                  $1,041.8       $97.9        9.40%
                                           --------       -----
    Grand total                           $12,157.3      $245.5        2.02%
                                          =========      ======


SOURCE Astoria Financial Corporation