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Valley National Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Earnings, Increased Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Growth
 

WAYNE, N.J., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, today reported net income for second quarter of $15.0 million, $0.06 per diluted common share, compared to second quarter of 2008 earnings of $41.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share. Diluted earnings per common share were impacted by a $24.4 million ($0.11 per common share) non-cash charge due to the change in the fair value of junior subordinated debentures carried at fair value, a $6.5 million ($0.03 per common share) industry-wide FDIC special assessment, and accrued preferred stock dividends and accretion totaling $5.8 million ($0.04 per common share) for the second quarter of 2009. All common per share data presented was adjusted to reflect the stock dividend issued on May 22, 2009.

The following performance highlights and significant events occurred during the second quarter of 2009:

  • The net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis increased by 17 basis points to 3.52 percent mainly due to a $3.6 million increase in net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis. Net interest income improved over the linked quarter as our cost of funds declined $5.8 million. See "Net Interest Income and Margin" section below for more details.

  • Total loans past due 30 days or more on our entire loan portfolio of $9.6 billion were 1.49 percent at June 30, 2009 compared to 1.34 percent at March 31, 2009. Our commercial mortgage portfolio had loans past due 30 days or more totaling 1.24 percent at June 30, 2009 compared to 1.35 percent at March 31, 2009.

  • At June 30, 2009, our home equity and residential mortgage loan portfolios totaling approximately 23,000 individual loans had only 134 loans past due 30 days or more compared to 123 loans at March 31, 2009. These delinquencies totaled $31.3 million, or 1.18 percent of $2.6 billion in total home equity and residential mortgage loans at June 30, 2009. See "Credit Quality" section below for more details.

  • On June 3, 2009, we repurchased from the U.S. Department of the Treasury 75,000 out of the 300,000 shares of our Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock that were issued to the Treasury on November 14, 2008 under the Capital Purchase Program. The aggregate purchase price for the repurchased preferred shares was approximately $75.2 million (including accrued and unpaid dividends) and resulted in an accelerated accretion charge of $1.9 million to retained earnings in the second quarter of 2009 based on the difference between the par value of $75 million and the carrying value of $73.1 million.

  • Our regulatory capital ratios continue to reflect Valley's strong capital position. The Company's total risk-based capital, Tier I capital, and leverage capital were 12.94 percent, 11.09 percent, and 8.74 percent, respectively at June 30, 2009.

  • Valley extended over $450 million in new credit to quality existing and new customers during the second quarter. However, the overall loan portfolio declined 8.9 percent on an annualized basis mainly due to management's decision to sell most refinanced and new residential mortgage loan originations in the secondary market, as well as continued declines in our automobile portfolio caused by the lack of consumer demand and our high underwriting standards.

  • Valley engaged in minimal trading activities during the period. Net income included net trading losses of $18.6 million for the second quarter of 2009 mainly consisting of a $24.4 million non-cash charge on the change in the fair value of the junior subordinated debentures carried at fair value, partially offset by $4.2 million in mark to market gains on the fair value of trading securities and $1.6 million in realized gains on sales of trading securities. As of June 30, 2009, the junior subordinated debentures carried at fair value had a carrying value of $150.7 million and an unpaid contractual principal balance of $157.0 million.

  • We accrued and expensed a $6.5 million FDIC special assessment equal to 5 basis points of our total assets minus Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009. The FDIC indicated an additional special assessment in 2009 is probable, but the amount is uncertain at this time.

  • Valley recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges totaling $2.4 million ($1.5 million after taxes) for estimated credit losses on four private label mortgage backed securities classified as available for sale during the second quarter of 2009. After the write downs, these four securities had a combined book value and carrying value of $46.9 million and $41.6 million, respectively, at June 30, 2009.

  • On June 8, 2009, we entered into an equity distribution agreement to sell from time to time up to 5.67 million shares of our no par value common stock. Under the agreement, we issued approximately 43 thousand shares at a weighted average price of $12.29 during June 2009. From June 8, 2009 to June 30, 2009, Valley's common stock traded at prices between $12.64 and $10.81 as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Effective June 26, 2009, Valley's Dividend Reinvestment Plan was enhanced to allow our common stockholders to purchase additional shares of Valley National Bancorp common stock utilizing optional cash payments up to $100,000 per quarter, in addition to the reinvestment of all or part of their cash dividends. Shares purchased under this plan will be issued directly from Valley or in open market transactions as directed by Valley. No new common shares were issued under this plan during the second quarter of 2009.

Chairman's Comments

Gerald H. Lipkin, Chairman, President and CEO noted that, "The recession continues to impact our economy and all entities, especially financial institutions. Mindful of these conditions, management is pleased with Valley's operating performance and the level of loan delinquencies which remain below most of our peers. As reflected in our net interest income and margin, we continue to manage our marginal cost of funds with a similar discipline used in managing our loan portfolio. Excluding the non-cash charge of $24.4 million and the $6.5 million FDIC special assessment charge our net income was good given the current operating conditions.

Total delinquencies 30 days or more past due for the entire loan portfolio were 1.49 percent, of which only 0.80 percent are greater than 90 days past due or non-accrual loans. Delinquencies on our commercial mortgage portfolio remain well controlled mainly due to our underwriting standards which typically require a combination of strong cash flow, substantial down payment, and personal guarantees.

Despite our acceptable loan performance to date, we recorded a $13.1 million provision for credit losses during the quarter, approximately $4.8 million greater than net charge-offs. The addition to our reserves was, among other things, to provide for the potential risk of loan deterioration resulting from a continued downturn in the U.S. economy. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans increased 7 basis points to 1.06 percent at June 30, 2009 as compared to March 31, 2009 and increased 22 basis points compared to June 30, 2008.

During the second quarter we repurchased 25 percent of our preferred shares issued to the Treasury after careful analysis of the results from our stress test on Valley's balance sheet and earnings. This reduction in our preferred shares should increase net income available to our common stockholders in future periods as preferred dividends will decline. Management will continue to assess the changes in the economic environment, Valley's credit risk, capital position, and other factors prior to any future redemption requests.

We continue to serve our customers, our communities and our stockholders during these difficult times. We believe our commitment to quality loans and consistent underwriting standards should allow us to prevail as the economy continues to work through the recession."

Credit Quality

Given the state of the U.S. economy and the current level of our loan delinquencies and losses relative to our peers, management believes that our credit quality remains good. Our focus has been and continues to be on traditional lending, utilizing our time-tested underwriting approach. With a loan portfolio totaling approximately $9.6 billion, net loan charge-offs for the second quarter of 2009 were $8.2 million compared to $7.2 million for the first quarter of 2009, and $4.9 million for the second quarter of 2008.

Valley's allocated reserves for the commercial loan portfolio increased $5.9 million or 39 basis points as a percentage of the portfolio during the period due to increases in reserves for non-accrual loans and other factors identified by management. The following table summarizes the allocation of the allowance for credit losses to specific loan categories and the allocation as a percentage of each loan category:

                 June 30, 2009          March 31, 2009        June 30, 2008
                 -------------          --------------        -------------
                        Allocation            Allocation           Allocation
                           as a %               as a %               as a %
                            of                   of                   of
                Allowance  loan       Allowance loan      Allowance  loan
               Allocation  category  Allocation category Allocation  category
               ----------  --------  ---------- -------- ----------  --------
    Loan category:

    Commercial*   $53,721    2.92%      $47,796    2.53%    $35,330     2.10%

    Mortgage:
     Construction  14,856    3.10%       15,621    3.10%     11,676     2.92%
     Residential
      mortgage      4,911    0.24%        4,750    0.22%      3,364     0.15%
     Commercial
      mortgage     10,398    0.31%        9,824    0.29%     10,177     0.40%
                   ------                 -----              ------
    Total mortgage
     loans         30,165    0.51%       30,195    0.50%     25,217     0.49%

    Consumer:
     Home equity    1,686    0.29%        1,702    0.28%     1,549      0.29%
     Other
      consumer     10,721    0.86%       11,419    0.86%    10,041      0.61%
                   ------                ------             ------
    Total consumer
     loans         12,407    0.67%       13,121    0.68%    11,590      0.53%

    Unallocated     6,024       NA        6,365       NA     3,812         NA
                    -----                 -----              -----
                 $102,317    1.06%      $97,477    0.99%   $75,949      0.84%
                 ========               =======            =======

     * Includes the reserve for unfunded letters of credit.

Total non-performing assets, consisting of non-accrual loans, other real estate owned (OREO) and other repossessed assets, totaled $66.4 million, or 0.69 percent of loans at June 30, 2009 compared to $57.0 million, or 0.58 percent of loans at March 31, 2009. Non-accrual loans increased $10.3 million at June 30, 2009 as compared to March 31, 2009, while OREO and other repossessed assets declined a combined $895 thousand over the same period. The increase in non-accrual loans was mostly due to three commercial mortgage loans totaling $5.9 million and one $2.6 million commercial loan.

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing increased $6.0 million to $19.5 million, or 0.20 percent of total loans at June 30, 2009 compared to $13.5 million, or 0.14 percent at March 31, 2009. The increase was mainly due to one commercial loan and four commercial mortgage loans with a combined total of $3.6 million, as well as ten additional residential mortgage loans totaling $2.0 million. The increase in loan delinquencies reflects the difficult economic climate, however, we believe our high underwriting policies continue to mitigate much of the potential impact of the economic environment as we view our overall delinquencies as relatively small in comparison to many other financial service providers.

Troubled debt restructured loans, with modified terms and not reported as loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing or non-accrual, increased $14.1 million to $21.9 million at June 30, 2009 as compared to $7.8 million at March 31, 2009, primarily due to one aviation related commercial loan relationship.

Loans and Deposits

During the quarter, loans decreased $219.6 million to approximately $9.6 billion at June 30, 2009. The linked quarter decrease was mainly comprised of decreases in residential mortgage, automobile, commercial and construction loans of $104.4 million, $80.0 million, $49.7 million and $25.1 million, respectively, partially offset by a $52.0 million increase in commercial mortgage loans. The decline and lack of growth in the residential mortgage loan portfolio continued during the second quarter of 2009 as expected by management. The decrease was due to our sale of most refinanced loans and new loan originations in the secondary market based on the current level of interest rates and our management strategies for balance sheet and interest rate risk. Our automobile loan portfolio has declined for four consecutive quarters mainly due to low consumer demand for such products, as well as Valley's move to further strengthen its already conservative auto loan underwriting standards in light of current economic conditions. The decline in commercial loans is mainly due to a slowdown in new commercial loan activity and a slight decrease in usage of commercial lines of credit by our customers. Construction loans decreased due to normal incremental paydowns on existing loans coupled with lower new loan volume due to the slowdown in the housing market. Commercial mortgage loans continue to modestly increase quarter over quarter as we benefit from the dislocation in the credit markets for new loans with quality borrowers. We may experience further declines in automobile and residential mortgage loans during 2009 if the recession continues and we maintain our current asset/liability management strategies.

During the quarter, deposits decreased $98.1 million to approximately $9.3 billion at June 30, 2009. At June 30, 2009, time deposits decreased $512.8 million, partially offset by increases in savings, NOW, and money market deposits and non-interest bearing deposits totaling $287.3 million and $127.4 million, respectively, as compared to March 31, 2009. Time deposits declined 14.0 percent during the second quarter as management chose to be less competitive on interest rates to retain certificates of deposit due to growth in other deposits and a decline in overall loan volumes. The increases in both non-interest bearing and savings, NOW, and money market deposits were mainly due to higher customer balances which may be reflective of the surge in the U.S. household savings rate caused in part by the economic recession. We also continued to see some migration of customer repo sweep account balances (recorded as short-term borrowings) into these accounts due to lower interest rates.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis was $114.4 million for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of $10.5 million from the same quarter of 2008 and an increase of $3.6 million from the linked quarter ended March 31, 2009. The linked quarter increase was primarily due to lower interest expense caused by maturing high cost time deposits and short-term FHLB advances during the second quarter of 2009 and latter half of the first quarter of 2009. A four basis point increase in the yield on average loans also contributed to the increase in net interest income for the second quarter of 2009. The positive effect of these items on our net interest income was partially negated by a $244.8 million decrease in average loans during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis was 3.52 percent for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of 17 basis points from 3.35 percent for the linked quarter ended March 31, 2009 and an increase of 4 basis points as compared to the second quarter of 2008. The cost of average interest bearing liabilities declined 13 basis points from the first quarter of 2009 mainly due to a 24 basis point decrease in the cost of average time deposits caused by maturing higher cost certificates of deposit. The yield on average interest earning assets increased by 5 basis points on a linked quarter basis mainly due to a 4 basis point increase in yield on average loans as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Our cost of total deposits totaled 1.36 percent for the second quarter of 2009 compared to 1.54 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The decrease of 18 basis points was due to lower interest rates on savings, NOW, and money market accounts, maturing high cost certificates of deposit and a $96.8 million increase in average non-interest bearing deposits. The cost of average short-term borrowings decreased by 118 basis points as compared to the first quarter of 2009 as higher cost short-term FHLB advances represented a smaller portion of the average balance. Valley had $200 million in short-term FHLB advances that matured between February and March of 2009 and $100 million that matured in April 2009. Short-term borrowings, primarily consisting of customer repo account balances, did not include FHLB advances at June 30, 2009.

Non-Interest Income (Loss)

Second quarter of 2009 compared with second quarter of 2008

Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2009 decreased $18.3 million to a non-interest loss of $389 thousand as compared to non-interest income of approximately $18.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 mainly due to net trading losses of $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. The net trading losses consisted of a $24.4 million non-cash charge on the change in the fair value of the junior subordinated debentures carried at fair value, partially offset by $4.2 million in mark to market gains on the fair value of trading securities and $1.6 million in realized gains on sales of trading securities. BOLI income decreased $1.5 million as compared to the second quarter of 2008 mainly due to the severe downturn in financial markets and its negative impact on the performance of the underlying investment securities of the BOLI asset. Net impairment losses on securities increased by $1.0 million to $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2009 compared to $1.4 million for the same period of 2008. The 2009 period included, as noted above, other-than-temporary impairment charges for estimated credit losses on four private label mortgage-backed securities and the 2008 period included total other-than-temporary impairment charges on equity securities issued by two financial institutions and one Freddie Mac perpetual preferred security. Net gains on sales of loans increased $2.0 million to $2.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 mainly due to higher sale volumes. Valley is currently selling most refinanced and new residential mortgage loan originations in the secondary market due to the level of current interest rates.

Second quarter of 2009 compared with first quarter of 2009

Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2009 decreased $31.4 million to a non-interest loss of $389 thousand as compared to non-interest income of $31.0 million for the first quarter of 2009 mainly due to a decline in net trading gains of $31.9 million. The majority of the decrease in net trading gains was caused by a $24.4 million non-cash charge on the change in the fair value of the junior subordinated debentures in the second quarter of 2009, as compared to a $13.8 million non-cash gain recognized on the change in the fair value of these debentures in the first quarter of 2009.

Non-Interest Expense

Second quarter of 2009 compared with second quarter of 2008

Non-interest expense increased approximately $14.1 million to $78.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 from $64.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 mainly due to a $10.0 million increase in the FDIC insurance assessment. The majority of the increased assessment consists of a five basis point special assessment (imposed on all insured depository institutions based on assets minus Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009) which totaled $6.5 million for Valley. The FDIC insurance assessment also increased due to the depletion of our prior period FDIC acquisition credit, higher normal assessment rates and our election to participate in the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. Salary and employee benefits increased a combined $2.3 million and net occupancy and equipment expense increased $1.6 million as compared to the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to Valley's acquisition of Greater Community Bancorp and its 16 full-service branches on July 1, 2008, as well as additional staffing at 5 de novo branches opened since June 30, 2008. Management maintains a strong focus on controlling operating expenses as our branch network expands through strategic growth opportunities in our primary markets.

Second quarter of 2009 compared with first quarter of 2009

Non-interest expense increased by $1.2 million, or 1.5 percent to $78.1 million for the second quarter of 2009 from $76.9 million for the linked quarter ended March 31, 2009. The FDIC's insurance assessment increased $7.1 million from the linked quarter mainly due to a special assessment totaling $6.5 million imposed during the second quarter of 2009. Salary and employee benefits decreased a combined $2.4 million mainly due to staffing efficiencies realized in the second quarter of 2009, as well as lower payroll taxes caused by maximums reached on certain annual tax limits. Amortization of other intangible assets decreased $1.8 million due to a $681 thousand net valuation allowance recovery on the fair value of previously impaired loan servicing rights during the second quarter of 2009 as compared to a $1.1 million impairment charge incurred on loan servicing rights in the first quarter of 2009. Net occupancy and equipment expense decreased $1.2 million mainly as a result of normal seasonal declines in utilities and other maintenance expenses.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $6.6 million for the second quarter of 2009, reflecting an effective tax rate of 30.4 percent, compared with $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2008, reflecting an effective tax rate of 18.3 percent. The higher effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008 was primarily the result of lower tax advantaged income (caused by a reduction in BOLI income, and a decrease in non-taxable income and dividends from investment securities), higher state tax expense and a $6.5 million reduction in Valley's deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the second quarter of 2008.

Income tax expense was $22.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, reflecting an effective tax rate of 30.3 percent, compared with $21.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, reflecting an effective tax rate of 22.4 percent. The higher effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008 was mainly the result of lower tax advantaged income, higher state tax expense, and the reduction of Valley's deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the second quarter of 2008.

Management expects that Valley's adherence to FIN 48 will continue to result in increased volatility in Valley's future quarterly and annual effective income tax rates because FIN 48 requires that any change in judgment or change in measurement of a tax position taken in a prior annual period be recognized as a discrete event in the period in which it occurs. Factors that could impact management's judgment include changes in income tax laws and regulations, and tax planning strategies. For the remainder of 2009, Valley anticipates an effective tax rate of approximately 30 percent.

De novo Branch Program

Over the last several years, we have maintained a branch expansion plan which focuses on expanding our presence in the New Jersey counties and towns neighboring our current office locations, as well as in Manhattan, Kings and Queens Counties in New York. We opened three new branch offices during the first half of 2009, including our fourteenth branch in Manhattan, and our sixth and third branches located in Brooklyn and Queens, respectively. Valley anticipates completing eight additional de novo branch projects during the remainder of 2009, including two branch offices in Brooklyn and three branch offices in Queens.

The current downturn in the economy, coupled with the possibility that acquisition opportunities may become available, are expected to slow future branch expansions on a de novo basis. Generally, new branches add future franchise value; however, the additional operating costs and capital requirement will have a negative impact on non-interest expense and net income for several years until the branch operations become individually profitable. To partially mitigate such increases, Valley continuously monitors the profitability and service coverage of its branch network. Based on such analysis, two branch locations in New Jersey, one owned and one leased, were closed during the first quarter of 2009. The owned location is under contract to be sold and such sale is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2009. The sale will result in an immaterial gain.

About Valley

Valley is a regional bank holding company, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, with $14.1 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates 195 branches in 132 communities serving 14 counties throughout northern and central New Jersey and Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Valley is the largest commercial bank headquartered in New Jersey and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest in product innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable staff with a high priority on friendly customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Valley offers a wide range of deposit products, mortgage loans and cash management services to consumers and businesses including products tailored for the medical, insurance and leasing business. Valley's comprehensive delivery channels enable customers to bank in person, by telephone or online.

For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visit www.valleynationalbank.com or call Customer Service 24/7 at 1-800-522-4100.

Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and strategies and management's expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships, opportunities, taxation, technology and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "expect," "believe," "view," "opportunity," "allow," "continues," "reflects," "typically," "usually," "anticipate," or similar statements or variations of such terms. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to those factors disclosed in Valley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

-Tables to Follow-

                              Valley National Bancorp
                         Consolidated Financial Highlights
                             SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

                           Three Months Ended               Six Months Ended
                      -----------------------------         ----------------
    ($ in thousands,  June        March        June         June        June
     except for        30,         31,          30,          30,         30,
    share data)       2009        2009         2008         2009        2008
                      ----        ----         ----         ----        ----
    FINANCIAL DATA:
    ---------------
    Net interest
     income       $113,113     $109,564     $102,578     $222,677    $198,160
    Net interest
     income -
     FTE(2)        114,403      110,845      103,914      225,248     200,940
    Non-interest
     (loss)
     income(3)        (389)      30,985       17,954       30,596      37,181
    Non-interest
     expense        78,106       76,946       63,959      155,052     131,437
    Income tax
     expense         6,557       16,238        9,290       22,795      21,038
    Net income      14,997       37,384       41,483       52,381      73,066
    Dividends on
     preferred
     stock and
     accretion       5,789        4,224            -       10,013           -
    Net income
     available to
     common
     stockholders    9,208       33,160       41,483       42,368      73,066
    Weighted
     average
     number of
     shares
     outstanding
     (4):
       Basic   141,804,034  141,775,444  132,252,624  141,789,818 132,219,176
       Diluted 141,804,908  141,775,452  132,371,581  141,790,489 132,343,069
    Per common
     share data (4):
       Basic
        earnings     $0.06        $0.23        $0.31        $0.30       $0.55
       Diluted
        earnings      0.06         0.23         0.31         0.30        0.55
       Cash dividends
        declared      0.19         0.19         0.19         0.38        0.38
       Book value     7.75         7.73         7.19         7.75        7.19
       Tangible
        book
        value (1)     5.50         5.48         5.67         5.50        5.67
       Closing
        stock price -
        high         15.03        18.91        18.39        18.91       18.56
       Closing
        stock price -
        low          10.95         8.38        15.02         8.38       15.02

    CORE ADJUSTED
     FINANCIAL DATA (1):
    --------------------
    Net income
     available
     to common
     stockholders,
     as adjusted   $10,731      $34,519      $42,324      $45,250     $75,602
    Basic earnings
     per share,
     as adjusted      0.08         0.24         0.32         0.32        0.57
    Diluted earnings
     per share,
     as adjusted      0.08         0.24         0.32         0.32        0.57

    FINANCIAL RATIOS:
    -----------------
    Net interest
     margin           3.48%        3.31%        3.44%        3.39%       3.37%
    Net interest
     margin -
     FTE (2)          3.52         3.35         3.48         3.43        3.42
    Annualized
     return on
     average assets   0.42         1.03         1.28         0.73        1.14
    Annualized
     return on
     average
     shareholders'
     equity           4.41        10.94        17.20         7.68       15.24
    Annualized
     return on
     average
     tangible
     shareholders'
     equity (1)       5.77        14.29        21.76        10.05       19.33
    Efficiency
     ratio (5)       69.29        54.75        53.06        61.22       55.85

    CORE ADJUSTED
     FINANCIAL
     RATIOS (1):
    -------------
    Annualized
     return on
     average
     assets, as
     adjusted         0.46%        1.07%        1.31%        0.77%       1.18%
    Annualized
     return on
     average
     shareholders'
     equity,
     as adjusted      4.86        11.33        17.55         8.11       15.77
    Annualized
     return on
     average tangible
     shareholders'
     equity,
     as adjusted      6.36        14.81        22.20        10.60       20.00
    Efficiency ratio,
     as adjusted     67.83        53.91        52.46        60.13       55.44



                           Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
                     -----------------------------         ----------------
                     June        March        June         June        June
                      30,         31,          30,          30,         30,
    ($ in thousands) 2009        2009         2008         2009        2008
                     ----        ----         ----         ----        ----
    AVERAGE BALANCE
     SHEET ITEMS:
    ---------------
    Assets     $14,214,185  $14,471,260  $12,960,231  $14,342,013 $12,771,342
    Interest
     earning
     assets     12,987,850   13,254,991   11,940,528   13,120,683  11,758,613
    Loans        9,770,280   10,015,090    8,897,004    9,892,009   8,718,408
    Interest
     bearing
     liabil-
     ities      10,502,379   10,839,876   10,024,260   10,670,195   9,856,732
    Deposits     9,369,630    9,379,081    8,353,900    9,374,330   8,267,683
    Shareholders'
     equity      1,359,500    1,367,247      964,914    1,363,352     959,077

    ALLOWANCE
     FOR CREDIT
     LOSSES:
    -----------
    Beginning of
     period        $97,477      $94,738      $75,030      $94,738     $74,935
    Provision for
     credit losses  13,064        9,981        5,800       23,045       9,800
    Charge-offs     (9,202)      (8,041)      (5,447)     (17,243)    (10,049)
    Recoveries         978          799          566        1,777       1,263
                       ---          ---          ---        -----       -----
    End of period $102,317      $97,477      $75,949     $102,317     $75,949
    Components:
       Allowance
        for loan
        losses    $100,761      $95,913      $73,729     $100,761     $73,729
       Reserve for
        unfunded
        letters of
        credit       1,556        1,564        2,220        1,556       2,220
                     -----        -----        -----        -----       -----
       Allowance
        for credit
        losses    $102,317      $97,477      $75,949     $102,317     $75,949



                                          As of
                      --------------------------------------------
                      June         March      December        June
                       30,          31,          31,           30,
                      2009         2009         2008          2008
                      ----         ----         ----          ----
    BALANCE SHEET
     ITEMS:
    -------------
    Assets         $14,132,031  $14,429,597  $14,718,129  $12,987,718
    Loans            9,618,377    9,837,932   10,143,690    9,044,095
    Deposits         9,320,447    9,418,591    9,232,923    8,372,403
    Shareholders'
     equity          1,318,896    1,387,387    1,363,609      951,331

    CAPITAL RATIOS:
    ---------------
    Tier 1
     leverage  ratio      8.74%        9.17%        9.10%        7.51%
    Risk-based
     capital -
     Tier 1              11.09        12.07        11.45         9.51
    Risk-based
     capital -
     Total Capital       12.94        13.91        13.19        11.25

    ASSET QUALITY:
    --------------
    Non-accrual
     loans             $57,731      $47,388      $33,073      $27,559
    Other real
     estate owned        4,993        5,241        8,278        4,416
    Other repossessed
     assets              3,699        4,346        4,317        4,158
                         -----        -----        -----        -----
    Total non-
     performing
     assets (NPAs)     $66,423      $56,975      $45,668      $36,133
    Loans past
     due 90 days
     or more and
     still accruing     19,523       13,486       15,557       11,249
    Troubled debt
     restructured
     loans              21,850        7,757        7,628        8,895

    ASSET QUALITY
     RATIOS:
    -------------
    Non-performing
     loans as a %
     of loans             0.60%        0.48%        0.33%        0.30%
    NPAs as a %
     of loans and
     NPAs                 0.69         0.58         0.45         0.40
    Loans past
     due 30 days
     or more as a
     % of loans           1.49         1.34         1.06         0.82
    Allowance for
     credit losses
     to total
     loans                1.06         0.99         0.93         0.84
    Annualized
     net charge-
     offs to
     average loans        0.31         0.29         0.21         0.20

    NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

    (1) This press release contains certain supplemental financial
        information, described in the following notes, which has been
        determined by methods other than Generally Accepted Accounting
        Principles ("GAAP") that management uses in its analysis of Valley's
        performance.  Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures
        provide information useful to investors in understanding Valley's
        financial results. Specifically, Valley provides measures based on
        what it believes are its operating earnings on a consistent basis and
        exclude non-core operating items which affect the GAAP reporting of
        results of operations.  Management utilizes these measures for
        internal planning and forecasting purposes. Management believes that
        Valley's presentation and discussion, together with the accompanying
        reconciliations, provides a complete understanding of factors and
        trends affecting Valley's business and allows investors to view
        performance in a manner similar to management. These non-GAAP measures
        should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and
        results and Valley strongly encourages investors to review its
        consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on
        any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are
        not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial
        measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the
        same or similar names.



                         Three Months Ended               Six Months Ended
                    -----------------------------         ----------------
    ($ in           June       March         June         June        June
     thousands,      30,         31,          30,          30,         30,
     except for     2009        2009         2008         2009        2008
     share data)    ----        ----         ----         ----        ----

    Tangible book
     value per
     common share
    -------------
    Common shares
     out-
     standing  141,843,774  141,775,940  132,274,669  141,843,774 132,274,669
               -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- -----------
    Shareholders'
     equity     $1,318,896   $1,387,387     $951,331   $1,318,896    $951,331
    Less:
     Preferred
     stock        (219,333)    (292,013)           -     (219,333)          -
    Less:
     Goodwill and
     other
     intangible
     assets       (320,043)    (318,907)    (201,738)    (320,043)   (201,738)
                  --------     --------     --------     --------    --------
    Tangible
     shareholders'
     equity       $779,520     $776,467     $749,593     $779,520    $749,593
    Tangible book
     value           $5.50        $5.48        $5.67        $5.50       $5.67

    Annualized
     return on
     average
     tangible
     equity
    ----------
    Net income     $14,997      $37,384      $41,483      $52,381     $73,066
                   -------      -------      -------      -------     -------
    Average
     shareholders'
     equity      1,359,500    1,367,247      964,914   $1,363,352    $959,077
    Less: Average
     goodwill and
     other intangible
     assets       (320,434)    (320,635)    (202,410)    (320,534)   (203,104)
                  --------     --------     --------     --------    --------
    Average
     tangible
     shareholders'
     equity     $1,039,066   $1,046,612     $762,504   $1,042,818    $755,973
    Annualized
     return on
     average
     tangible
     shareholders'
     equity           5.77%       14.29%       21.76%       10.05%      19.33%

    Adjusted net
     income available
     to common
     stockholders
    -----------------
    Net income,
     as reported   $14,997      $37,384      $41,483      $52,381     $73,066
    Add: Impairment
     charges on
     investment
     securities,
     net             1,523        1,359          841        2,882       1,071
                     -----        -----          ---        -----       -----
    Net income, as
     adjusted       16,520       38,743       42,324      $55,263     $75,602
    Dividends on
     preferred
     stock and
     accretion       5,789        4,224            -       10,013           -
                     -----        -----          ---       ------         ---
    Net income
     available
     to common
     stockholders,
     as adjusted   $10,731      $34,519      $42,324      $45,250     $75,602

    Adjusted per
     common share
     data
    -------------
    Net income
     available
     to common
     stockholders,
     as adjusted   $10,731      $34,519      $42,324      $45,250     $75,602
    Average number
     of basic
     shares out-
     standing  141,804,034  141,775,444  132,252,624  141,789,818 132,219,176
    Basic earnings,
     as adjusted     $0.08        $0.24        $0.32        $0.32       $0.57
    Average number
     of diluted
     shares out-
     standing  141,804,908  141,775,452  132,371,581  141,790,489 132,343,069
    Diluted
     earnings,
     as adjusted     $0.08        $0.24        $0.32        $0.32       $0.57

    Adjusted annualized
     return on
     average assets
    -------------------
    Net income,
     as adjusted   $16,520      $38,743      $42,324      $55,263     $75,602
    Average
     assets     14,214,185   14,471,260   12,960,231   14,342,013  12,771,342
    Annualized
     return on
     average assets,
     as adjusted      0.46%        1.07%        1.31%        0.77%       1.18%



    NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA - CONTINUED

                            Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                        ---------------------------      ----------------
    ($ in               June       March       June      June        June
     thousands,          30,        31,         30,       30,         30,
     except for         2009       2009        2008      2009        2008
     share data)        ----       ----        ----      ----        ----

    Adjusted  annualized
     return on average
     shareholders' equity
    ----------------------
    Net income,
     as adjusted       $16,520    $38,743     $42,324    $55,263     $75,602
    Average
     shareholders'
     equity          1,359,500  1,367,247     964,914  1,363,352     959,077
    Annualized
     return on average
     shareholders'
     equity, as
     adjusted             4.86%     11.33%      17.55%      8.11%      15.77%

    Adjusted annualized
     return on average
     tangible
     shareholders' equity
    ---------------------
    Net income,
     as adjusted       $16,520    $38,743     $42,324    $55,263     $75,602
    Average tangible
     shareholders'
     equity          1,039,066  1,046,612     762,504  1,042,818     755,973
    Annualized
     return on
     average tangible
     shareholders'
     equity, as
     adjusted            6.36%     14.81%      22.20%     10.60%      20.00%

    Adjusted
     efficiency ratio
    -----------------
    Non-interest
     expense           $78,106    $76,946     $63,959   $155,052    $131,437
    Net interest
     income            113,113    109,564     102,578    222,677     198,160
    Non-interest
     (loss) income        (389)    30,985      17,954     30,596      37,181
    Add: Impairment
     charges on
     investment
     securities          2,434      2,171       1,382      4,605       1,737
                         -----      -----         ---      -----       -----
    Gross operating
     income,
     as adjusted      $115,158   $142,720    $121,914   $257,878    $237,078
    Efficiency ratio,
     as adjusted         67.83%     53.91%      52.46%     60.13%      55.44%

    (2) Net interest income and net interest margin are presented on a tax
        equivalent basis using a 35 percent federal tax rate.  Valley believes
        that this presentation provides comparability of net interest income
        and net interest margin arising from both taxable and tax-exempt
        sources and is consistent with industry practice and SEC rules.
    (3) Non-interest income includes net trading gains (losses):

        Trading
         securities     $5,802      ($536)    ($2,158)    $5,266     ($2,562)
        Junior
         subordinated
         debentures    (24,433)    13,755       1,979    (10,678)        264
        FHLB advances        -          -        (122)         -      (1,194)
                           ---        ---        ----        ---      ------
        Total trading
        (losses) gains,
         net          ($18,631)   $13,219       ($301)   ($5,412)    ($3,492)

    (4) Share data reflects the five percent common stock dividend issued on
        May 22, 2009.
    (5) The efficiency ratio measures Valley's total non-interest expense as
        a percentage of net interest income plus total non-interest income.


    SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS
    ---------------------
    Requests for copies of reports and/or other inquiries should be directed
    to Dianne Grenz, Director of Shareholder and Public Relations,
    Valley National Bancorp, 1455 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey, 07470, by
    telephone at (973) 305-3380, by fax at (973) 696-2044 or by e-mail at
    dgrenz@valleynationalbank.com.



    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)
    ($ in thousands, except for share data)

                                            June 30,    December 31,
                                              2009          2008
                                              ----          ----
    Assets
    Cash and due from banks                 $253,206      $237,497
    Interest bearing deposits with banks      89,853       343,010
    Investment securities:
      Held to maturity, fair value of
       $1,512,779 at June 30, 2009 and
       $1,069,245 at December 31, 2008     1,575,972     1,154,737
      Available for sale                   1,319,544     1,435,442
      Trading securities                      32,821        34,236
                                              ------        ------
          Total investment securities      2,928,337     2,624,415
                                           ---------     ---------
    Loans held for sale, at fair value        27,596         4,542
    Loans                                  9,618,377    10,143,690
      Less: Allowance for loan losses       (100,761)      (93,244)
                                            --------       -------
      Net loans                            9,517,616    10,050,446
                                           ---------    ----------

    Premises and equipment, net              271,062       256,343
    Bank owned life insurance                302,014       300,058
    Accrued interest receivable               57,359        57,717
    Due from customers on acceptances
     outstanding                               5,252         9,410
    Goodwill                                 295,631       295,146
    Other intangible assets, net              24,412        25,954
    Other assets                             359,693       513,591
                                             -------       -------
          Total Assets                   $14,132,031   $14,718,129
                                         ===========   ===========

    Liabilities
    Deposits:
      Non-interest bearing                $2,333,195    $2,118,249
      Interest bearing
        Savings, NOW and money market      3,843,513     3,493,415
        Time                               3,143,739     3,621,259
                                           ---------     ---------
          Total deposits                   9,320,447     9,232,923
                                           ---------     ---------

    Short-term borrowings                    193,281       640,304
    Long-term borrowings                   2,971,829     3,008,753
    Junior subordinated debentures issued
     to capital trusts (includes fair
     value of $150,743 at June 30, 2009
     and $140,065 at December 31, 2008
     for VNB Capital Trust I)                176,034       165,390
    Bank acceptances outstanding               5,252         9,410
    Accrued expenses and other
     liabilities                             146,292       297,740
                                             -------       -------
          Total Liabilities               12,813,135    13,354,520
                                          ----------    ----------

    Shareholders' Equity*
    Preferred stock, no par value,
     authorized 30,000,000 shares;
     issued 225,000 shares at
     June 30, 2009 and 300,000 shares
     at December 31, 2008                    219,333       291,539
    Common stock, no par value, authorized
     200,430,392 shares; issued 143,766,225
     shares at June 30, 2009 and
     143,722,114 at December 31, 2008         50,631        48,228
    Surplus                                1,047,146     1,047,085
    Retained earnings                         81,785        85,234
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (33,191)      (60,931)
    Treasury stock, at cost (1,922,451
     common shares at June 30, 2009 and
     1,946,882 common shares at
     December 31, 2008)                      (46,808)      (47,546)
                                             -------       -------
          Total Shareholders' Equity       1,318,896     1,363,609
                                           ---------     ---------
          Total Liabilities and
           Shareholders' Equity          $14,132,031   $14,718,129
                                         ===========   ===========
    ----------------
    * Share data reflects the five percent common stock dividend issued on
      May 22, 2009.



    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
    ($ in thousands, except per share data)

                           Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                        -------------------------  ------------------------
                           June 30,    June 30,      June 30,      June 30,
                             2009        2008          2009          2008
                        ------------  -----------  ----------- ------------
    Interest Income
    Interest and fees
     on loans              $141,358     $134,613     $285,213     $270,242
    Interest and
     dividends on
     investment securities:
       Taxable               34,147       36,065       69,492       70,207
       Tax-exempt             2,389        2,470        4,761        5,135
       Dividends              2,709        2,345        3,982        4,597
    Interest on federal
     funds sold and other
     short-term investments     218          406          448        1,902
                                ---          ---          ---        -----
         Total interest
          income            180,821      175,899      363,896      352,083
                            -------      -------      -------      -------
    Interest Expense
    Interest on deposits:
       Savings, NOW and
        money market          5,796       11,155       11,683       25,220
       Time                  26,106       27,162       56,285       57,650
    Interest on short-term
     borrowings                 579        2,212        3,130        4,519
    Interest on long-term
     borrowings and junior
     subordinated debentures 35,227       32,792       70,121       66,534
                             ------       ------       ------       ------
         Total interest
          expense            67,708       73,321      141,219      153,923
                             ------       ------      -------      -------
    Net Interest Income     113,113      102,578      222,677      198,160
    Provision for credit
     losses                  13,064        5,800       23,045        9,800
                             ------        -----       ------        -----
    Net Interest Income
     after Provision for
     Credit Losses          100,049       96,778      199,632      188,360
                            -------       ------      -------      -------
    Non-Interest Income
    Trust and investment
     services                 1,592        1,744        3,237        3,512
    Insurance premiums        2,577        2,264        5,570        5,636
    Service charges on
     deposit accounts         6,563        7,041       13,200       13,622
    Gains on securities
     transactions, net          288          424          251          924
    Other-than-temporary
     impairment losses on
     securities                   -       (1,382)      (5,905)      (1,737)
       Portion recognized
        in other
        comprehensive income (2,434)           -        1,300            -
                             ------          ---        -----          ---
       Net impairment losses (2,434)      (1,382)      (4,605)      (1,737)
    Trading losses, net     (18,631)        (301)      (5,412)      (3,492)
    Fees from loan servicing  1,193        1,195        2,369        2,447
    Gains on sales of
     loans, net               2,432          391        4,576          724
    Gains (losses) on sale
     of assets, net             175           (8)         349           85
    Bank owned life insurance 1,397        2,905        2,768        6,145
    Other                     4,459        3,681        8,293        9,315
                              -----        -----        -----        -----
         Total non-interest
          (loss) income        (389)      17,954       30,596       37,181
                               ----       ------       ------       ------
    Non-Interest Expense
    Salary expense           31,397       30,138       63,844       60,301
    Employee benefit expense  7,938        6,897       17,208       15,852
    Net occupancy and
     equipment expense       14,344       12,775       29,895       26,256
    FDIC insurance
     Assessment              10,279          231       13,431          475
    Amortization of
     intangible assets        1,011        1,402        3,827        3,148
    Professional and
     legal fees               2,147        1,897        4,239        4,186
    Advertising                 322          341        1,167          717
    Other                    10,668       10,278       21,441       20,502
                             ------       ------       ------       ------
         Total non-interest
          expense            78,106       63,959      155,052      131,437
                             ------       ------      -------      -------
    Income Before
     Income Taxes            21,554       50,773       75,176       94,104
    Income tax expense        6,557        9,290       22,795       21,038
                              -----        -----       ------       ------
    Net Income               14,997       41,483       52,381       73,066
    Dividends on preferred
     stock and accretion      5,789            -       10,013            -
                              -----          ---       ------          ---
    Net Income Available to
     Common Stockholders     $9,208      $41,483      $42,368      $73,066
                             ======      =======      =======      =======
    Earnings Per Common
     Share:*
       Basic                  $0.06        $0.31        $0.30        $0.55
       Diluted                 0.06         0.31         0.30         0.55
    Cash Dividends Declared
     Per Common Share*         0.19         0.19         0.38         0.38
    Weighted Average Number
     of Shares
     Outstanding:*
       Basic            141,804,034  132,252,624  141,789,818  132,219,176
       Diluted          141,804,908  132,371,581  141,790,489  132,343,069
    -----------------
    * Share data reflects the five percent common stock dividend issued on
      May 22, 2009.



    Valley National Bancorp
    -----------------------
    ($ in thousands)
                                         For the periods ended
                      -------------------------------------------------------
                      6/30/2009  3/31/2009  12/31/2008  9/30/2008   6/30/2008
    Loan Portfolio    ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------   ---------

    Commercial Loans  $1,838,895 $1,888,564  $1,965,372  $1,905,469 $1,680,337
                      ---------- ----------  ----------  ---------- ----------
    Mortgage Loans:
      Construction       479,294    504,416     510,519     470,006    399,279
      Residential
       Mortgage        2,061,244  2,165,641   2,269,935   2,297,868  2,228,197
      Commercial
       Mortgage        3,399,560  3,347,568   3,324,082   3,204,537  2,564,605
                       ---------  ---------   ---------   ---------  ---------
         Total Mortgage
          Loans        5,940,098  6,017,625   6,104,536   5,972,411  5,192,081
                       ---------  ---------   ---------   ---------  ---------
    Consumer Loans:
      Home Equity        585,722    598,467     607,700     600,623    537,913
      Credit Card          9,956      9,531       9,916       9,872      9,459
      Automobile       1,165,159  1,245,192   1,364,343   1,474,328  1,531,537
      Other Consumer      78,547     78,553      91,823      94,578     92,768
                          ------     ------      ------      ------     ------
        Total Consumer
         Loans         1,839,384  1,931,743   2,073,782   2,179,401  2,171,677
                       ---------  ---------   ---------   ---------  ---------
          Total Loans $9,618,377 $9,837,932 $10,143,690 $10,057,281 $9,044,095
                      ========== ========== =========== =========== ==========



              Quarterly Analysis of Average Assets, Liabilities and
      Shareholders' Equity and Net Interest Income on a Tax Equivalent Basis

                                         Quarter End - 6/30/2009
                                     ------------------------------
                                       Average                 Avg.
                                       Balance     Interest    Rate
                                     ----------- ------------  ----
    Assets
    Interest earning assets:
      Loans (1)(2)                    $9,770,280     $141,361  5.79%
      Taxable investments (3)          2,651,711       36,856  5.56%
      Tax-exempt investments (1)(3)      253,104        3,676  5.81%
      Federal funds sold and other
       interest bearing deposits         312,755          218  0.28%
                                         -------          ---  ----
        Total interest
         earning assets               12,987,850      182,111  5.61%
    Other assets                       1,226,335
                                       ---------
        Total Assets                 $14,214,185
                                     ===========

    Liabilities and shareholders' equity
    Interest bearing liabilities:
      Savings, NOW and money
       market deposits                $3,701,125       $5,796  0.63%
      Time deposits                    3,411,551       26,106  3.06%
      Short-term borrowings              218,281          579  1.06%
      Long-term borrowings (4)         3,171,422       35,227  4.44%
                                       ---------       ------  ----
        Total interest bearing
         liabilities                  10,502,379       67,708  2.58%
    Non-interest bearing deposits      2,256,954
    Other liabilities                     95,352
    Shareholders' equity               1,359,500
                                       ---------
        Total liabilities and
         shareholders' equity        $14,214,185
                                     ===========
    Net interest income/interest
     rate spread (5)                                  114,403  3.03%
                                                               ----
    Tax equivalent adjustment                          (1,290)
                                                       ------
    Net interest income, as reported                 $113,113
                                                     ========
    Net interest margin (6)                                    3.48%
    Tax equivalent effect                                      0.04%
                                                               ----
    Net interest margin on a fully
     tax equivalent basis (6)                                  3.52%
                                                               ====


                                         Quarter End - 3/31/2009
                                     ------------------------------
                                       Average                 Avg.
                                       Balance     Interest    Rate
                                     ----------- ------------  ----
    Assets
    Interest earning assets:
      Loans (1)(2)                   $10,015,090     $143,859  5.75%
      Taxable investments (3)          2,663,019       36,618  5.50%
      Tax-exempt investments (1)(3)      245,791        3,649  5.94%
      Federal funds sold and other
       interest bearing deposits         331,091          230  0.28%
                                         -------          ---  ----
        Total interest
         earning assets               13,254,991      184,356  5.56%
    Other assets                       1,216,269
                                       ---------
        Total Assets                 $14,471,260
                                     ===========

    Liabilities and shareholders' equity
    Interest bearing liabilities:
      Savings, NOW and money
       market deposits                $3,565,543       $5,887  0.66%
      Time deposits                    3,653,422       30,179  3.30%
      Short-term borrowings              454,774        2,551  2.24%
      Long-term borrowings (4)         3,166,137       34,894  4.41%
                                       ---------       ------  ----
        Total interest bearing
         liabilities                  10,839,876       73,511  2.71%
    Non-interest bearing deposits      2,160,116
    Other liabilities                    104,021
    Shareholders' equity               1,367,247
                                       ---------
        Total liabilities and
         shareholders' equity        $14,471,260
                                     ===========
    Net interest income/interest
     rate spread (5)                                  110,845  2.85%
                                                               ----
    Tax equivalent adjustment                          (1,281)
                                                       ------
    Net interest income, as reported                 $109,564
                                                     ========
    Net interest margin (6)                                    3.31%
    Tax equivalent effect                                      0.04%
                                                               ----
    Net interest margin on a fully
     tax equivalent basis (6)                                  3.35%
                                                               ====


                                         Quarter End - 12/31/2008
                                      -----------------------------
                                       Average                 Avg.
                                       Balance     Interest    Rate
                                      ---------- ------------  ----
    Assets
    Interest earning assets:
      Loans (1)(2)                   $10,107,769     $150,810  5.97%
      Taxable investments (3)          2,387,822       33,201  5.56%
      Tax-exempt investments (1)(3)      252,823        3,765  5.96%
      Federal funds sold and other
       interest bearing deposits         437,565          158  0.14%
                                         -------          ---  ----
        Total interest
         earning assets               13,185,979      187,934  5.70%
    Other assets                       1,206,650
                                       ---------
        Total Assets                 $14,392,629
                                     ===========

    Liabilities and shareholders' equity
    Interest bearing liabilities:
      Savings, NOW and money
       market deposits                $3,512,391       $8,661  0.99%
      Time deposits                    3,551,132       31,600  3.56%
      Short-term borrowings              727,550        3,522  1.94%
      Long-term borrowings (4)         3,163,624       35,421  4.48%
                                       ---------       ------  ----
        Total interest bearing
         liabilities                  10,954,697       79,204  2.89%
    Non-interest bearing deposits      2,096,770
    Other liabilities                     96,335
    Shareholders' equity               1,244,827
                                       ---------
        Total liabilities and
         shareholders' equity        $14,392,629
                                     ===========
    Net interest income/interest
     rate spread (5)                                  108,730  2.81%
                                                               ----
    Tax equivalent adjustment                          (1,323)
                                                       ------
    Net interest income, as reported                 $107,407
                                                     ========
    Net interest margin (6)                                    3.26%
    Tax equivalent effect                                      0.04%
                                                               ----
    Net interest margin on a fully
     tax equivalent basis (6)                                  3.30%
                                                               ====


                                         Quarter End - 9/30/2008
                                      -----------------------------
                                       Average                 Avg.
                                       Balance     Interest    Rate
                                      ---------- ------------  ----
    Assets
    Interest earning assets:
      Loans (1)(2)                    $9,988,829     $151,877  6.08%
      Taxable investments (3)          2,544,825       36,492  5.74%
      Tax-exempt investments (1)(3)      262,079        3,857  5.89%
      Federal funds sold and other
        interest bearing deposits         25,951          130  2.00%
                                          ------          ---  ----
        Total interest
         earning assets               12,821,684      192,356  6.00%
    Other assets                       1,181,268
                                       ---------
        Total Assets                 $14,002,952
                                     ===========

    Liabilities and shareholders' equity
    Interest bearing liabilities:
      Savings, NOW and money
       market deposits                $3,766,357      $12,080  1.28%
      Time deposits                    3,228,453       27,902  3.46%
      Short-term borrowings              530,408        2,122  1.60%
      Long-term borrowings (4)         3,218,820       33,664  4.18%
                                       ---------       ------  ----
        Total interest bearing
         liabilities                  10,744,038       75,768  2.82%
    Non-interest bearing deposits      2,058,190
    Other liabilities                     80,713
    Shareholders' equity               1,120,011
                                       ---------
        Total liabilities and
         shareholders' equity        $14,002,952
                                     ===========
    Net interest income/interest
     rate spread (5)                                  116,588  3.18%
                                                               ----
    Tax equivalent adjustment                          (1,356)
                                                       ------
    Net interest income, as reported                 $115,232
                                                     ========
    Net interest margin (6)                                    3.59%
    Tax equivalent effect                                      0.05%
                                                               ----
    Net interest margin on a fully
     tax equivalent basis (6)                                  3.64%
                                                               ====


                                         Quarter End - 6/30/2008
                                      -----------------------------
                                       Average                 Avg.
                                       Balance     Interest    Rate
                                      ---------- ------------  ----
    Assets
    Interest earning assets:
      Loans (1)(2)                    $8,897,004     $134,619  6.05%
      Taxable investments (3)          2,723,835       38,410  5.64%
      Tax-exempt investments (1)(3)      244,551        3,800  6.22%
      Federal funds sold and other
       interest bearing deposits          75,138          406  2.16%
                                          ------          ---  ----
        Total interest
         earning assets               11,940,528      177,235  5.94%
    Other assets                       1,019,703
                                       ---------
        Total Assets                 $12,960,231
                                     ===========

    Liabilities and shareholders' equity
    Interest bearing liabilities:
      Savings, NOW and money
       market deposits                $3,479,046      $11,155  1.28%
      Time deposits                    2,981,166       27,162  3.64%
      Short-term borrowings              555,799        2,212  1.59%
      Long-term borrowings (4)         3,008,249       32,792  4.36%
                                       ---------       ------  ----
        Total interest bearing
         liabilities                  10,024,260       73,321  2.93%
    Non-interest bearing deposits      1,893,688
    Other liabilities                     77,369
    Shareholders' equity                 964,914
                                         -------
        Total liabilities and
         shareholders' equity        $12,960,231
                                     ===========
    Net interest income/interest
     rate spread (5)                                  103,914  3.01%
                                                               ----
    Tax equivalent adjustment                          (1,336)
                                                       ------
    Net interest income, as reported                 $102,578
                                                     ========
    Net interest margin (6)                                    3.44%
    Tax equivalent effect                                      0.04%
                                                               ----
    Net interest margin on a fully
     tax equivalent basis (6)                                  3.48%
                                                               ====

    (1) Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using a
        35 percent federal tax rate.
    (2) Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.
    (3) The yield for securities that are classified as available for sale is
        based on the average historical amortized cost.
    (4) Includes junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts which
        are presented separately on the consolidated statements of condition.
    (5) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average
        yield on interest earning assets and the average cost of interest
        bearing liabilities and is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis.
    (6) Net interest income as a percentage of total average interest earning
        assets.


SOURCE Valley National Bancorp