Exhibit 99.4

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Data

 

Defined terms included below have the same meaning as terms defined and included elsewhere in the preliminary prospectus supplement dated October 20, 2024 (the “Preliminary Prospectus Supplement”), except that, unless the context requires otherwise, the term “forward sale agreement” as used herein does not include any additional forward sale agreement that we may enter into in connection with the exercise by the underwriter of its option to purchase additional shares in the offering of shares of common stock contemplated by the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement (the “Offering”).

 

Introduction

 

Atlantic Union is providing the following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data to aid shareholders in their analysis of the financial aspects of the Merger, the forward sale agreement and its completed acquisition of American National on April 1, 2024 (the “American National acquisition”). See “Summary—Recent DevelopmentsProposed Acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp” for more information on the Merger and see “Underwriting (Conflicts of Interest)—Forward Sale Agreement” for a description of the forward sale agreement. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2024 combines the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Atlantic Union as of June 30, 2024 with the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Sandy Spring as of June 30, 2024, giving effect to the Merger and the forward sale agreement as if the Merger had been consummated and the forward sale agreement had been fully physically settled on June 30, 2024.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2023, combines the audited consolidated statement of income of Atlantic Union for the year ended December 31, 2023, with the audited consolidated statement of income of American National for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as the audited consolidated statement of income of Sandy Spring for the year ended December 31, 2023, giving effect to the American National acquisition, the Merger and the forward sale agreement as if the American National acquisition and the Merger had been consummated and the forward sale agreement had been fully physically settled on January 1, 2023.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, combines the unaudited consolidated statement of income of Atlantic Union for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with the unaudited consolidated statement of income of American National for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as well as the unaudited consolidated statement of income of Sandy Spring for the six months ended June 30, 2024, giving effect to the American National acquisition, the Merger and the forward sale agreement as if the American National acquisition and the Merger had been consummated and the forward sale agreement had been fully physically settled on January 1, 2023.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data was derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the following historical financial statements and the accompanying notes, which are included or incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus:

 

· The historical audited consolidated financial statements of Atlantic Union as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 (included in Atlantic Union’s 2023 10-K);

 

·The historical unaudited consolidated financial statements of Atlantic Union as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (included in Atlantic Union’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024);

 

·The historical audited consolidated financial statements of Sandy Spring as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 (included in Sandy Spring’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023);

 

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·The historical unaudited consolidated financial statements of Sandy Spring as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (included in Sandy Spring’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024);

 

·The historical audited consolidated financial statements of American National as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 (included as Exhibit 99.1 in Atlantic Union’s Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated April 18, 2024); and

 

·The historical unaudited consolidated financial statements of American National as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (included elsewhere in this prospectus supplement).

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data should also be read together with other financial data included elsewhere or incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement, including the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of Atlantic Union and American National as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, attached as Exhibit 99.2 to Atlantic Union’s Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated April 18, 2024.

 

The foregoing historical financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data has been prepared based on the aforementioned historical financial statements and the assumptions and adjustments as described in the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data. The pro forma adjustments reflect transaction accounting adjustments related to the American National acquisition, the Merger and the forward sale agreement, all of which are discussed in further detail below. Amounts presented reflect the accounting for the acquisitions of American National and Sandy Spring by Atlantic Union. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to represent the combined company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position that would actually have occurred had the American National acquisition and the Merger been consummated and the forward sale agreement been fully physically settled on the dates assumed or to project the combined company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position for any future date or period.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data appearing below also does not consider any potential effects of changes in market conditions, certain asset dispositions (including the proposed sale of approximately $2 billion of commercial real estate loans at, or shortly after, the completion of the Merger), cost savings, or revenue synergies, among other factors, and, accordingly, does not attempt to predict or suggest future results. In addition, as explained in more detail in the accompanying notes, the preliminary allocation of the pro forma purchase price reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data is subject to adjustment and may vary significantly from the actual purchase price allocation that will be recorded upon completion of the Merger.

 

The American National acquisition

 

On April 1, 2024, Atlantic Union completed its previously announced merger with American National, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 24, 2023, by and between Atlantic Union and American National. At the effective time of the merger, American National merged with and into Atlantic Union, with Atlantic Union continuing as the surviving corporation. Immediately following the merger, American National Bank and Trust Company, American National’s wholly owned subsidiary bank, merged with and into Atlantic Union Bank, with Atlantic Union Bank continuing as the surviving bank. American National’s results of operations have been included in Atlantic Union’s consolidated results since the date of the American National acquisition.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations under U.S. GAAP, with Atlantic Union as the acquirer for accounting purposes. Certain reclassifications have been made to the historical financial statements of American National to conform to the presentation in Atlantic Union’s financial statements. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2024, does not reflect transaction accounting adjustments related to the American National acquisition as the American National acquisition is already reflected in the historical balance sheet of Atlantic Union as of June 30, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and for the year ended December 31, 2023, are presented as if the American National acquisition occurred on January 1, 2023, each of which does not necessarily indicate the results of operations if the businesses had been combined for the historical period, or the results of operations in future periods.

 

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Accounting for the Sandy Spring Merger

 

The acquisition of Sandy Spring will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The total purchase price will be allocated to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their respective fair values. The allocation of the purchase price reflected in the following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data is preliminary and is subject to adjustment upon receipt of, among other things, appraisals of some of the assets and liabilities of Sandy Spring. Upon completion of the Merger, a final determination of the fair values of Sandy Spring assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be performed. Any changes in the fair values of the net assets or total purchase price as compared with the information shown in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data may change the amount of the total purchase consideration allocated to goodwill, deferred taxes, and other assets and liabilities, and may impact the combined company’s statement of income.

 

Forward sale agreement

 

In connection with the forward sale agreement, the forward purchaser or its affiliate is expected to borrow from third parties an aggregate of shares of our common stock. Such borrowed shares of our common stock will be delivered by the forward seller for sale to the underwriters in this offering. In the event that (i) the forward purchaser (or its affiliate) is unable through commercially reasonable efforts to borrow and deliver for sale to the underwriters on the anticipated closing date the number of shares of our common stock to be sold to the underwriters or (ii) in the forward purchaser’s commercially reasonable judgment either it is impracticable to do so or the forward purchaser (or its affiliate) would incur a stock loan rate greater than a specified rate to borrow and deliver for sale to the underwriters on the anticipated closing date such number of shares of our common stock, or if certain other conditions to the forward seller’s obligations have not been satisfied, then we will issue and sell directly to the underwriters a number of shares of our common stock equal to the number of shares of our common stock that the forward purchaser or its affiliate does not borrow and deliver. Under such circumstances, the number of shares of our common stock underlying the forward sale agreement will be decreased by the number of shares of our common stock that we issue and sell to the underwriters. For purposes of this section “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Data,” we have assumed a total offering size of $350.0 million in the offering contemplated by this prospectus supplement.

 

We will not initially receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of our common stock sold by the forward seller to the underwriter. We expect to physically settle the forward sale agreement at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million (by the delivery of shares of our common stock) and receive proceeds from the sale of those shares of our common stock upon one or more forward settlement dates within approximately 18 months from the date hereof. We may also elect cash settlement or net share settlement for all or a portion of our obligations under the forward sale agreement. If we elect to cash settle or net share settle the forward sale agreement, then we may not receive any proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock in respect of the forward sale agreement, and we will instead receive or pay cash (in the case of cash settlement) or receive or deliver shares of our common stock (in the case of net share settlement).

 

Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

 

The historical financial data of Atlantic Union, American National and Sandy Spring has been adjusted to give pro forma effect to the transaction accounting required for the American National acquisition, the Merger and the forward sale agreement. The adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data have been identified and presented to provide relevant information necessary to evaluate the financial overview of the combined company upon closing of the Merger and full physical settlement of the forward sale agreement at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data is not necessarily indicative of what the combined company’s balance sheet or statement of income would have been had the American National acquisition been completed, the Merger been completed and the forward sale agreement been fully physically settled at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million as of the dates indicated, nor do they purport to project the future financial position or operating results of the combined company. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect the costs of any integration activities or cost savings or synergies that may be achieved because of the Merger. American National and Atlantic Union did not have any historical material relationship before the American National acquisition. Sandy Spring and Atlantic Union have not had any historical material relationship before the Merger. Accordingly, no pro forma adjustments were required to eliminate activities among the companies.

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   As of June 30, 2024 
   Atlantic Union   Sandy Spring   Transaction
Accounting
      Combined 
(Dollars in thousands)  (Historical)   (As Reclassified)(1)   Adjustments   Note  Pro Forma 
Assets                       
Cash and cash equivalents  $446,014   $406,710   $235,000   (2), (3)  $1,087,724 
Securities available for sale, at fair value   2,555,723    1,101,846            3,657,569 
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value   810,450    226,233    (41,583)  (4)   995,100 
Other investments, at cost        73,432            73,432 
Loans held for sale   12,906    18,961            31,867 
Loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs   18,347,190    11,483,921    (742,386)  (5)   29,088,725 
Less: allowance for loan losses   158,131    125,863    46,396   (6)   330,390 
Total loans held for investment, net   18,189,059    11,358,058    (788,782)      28,758,335 
Premises and equipment, net   114,987    58,212    9,000   (7)   182,199 
Goodwill   1,207,484    363,436    301,511   (8)   1,872,431 
Amortizable intangibles, net   95,980    30,087    248,079   (9)   374,146 
Bank owned life insurance   489,550    -            489,550 
Other assets   839,260    371,368    116,878   (10)   1,327,506 
Total assets  $24,761,413   $14,008,343   $80,103      $38,849,859 
Liabilities                       
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  $4,527,248   $2,931,405           $7,458,653 
Interest-bearing deposits   15,473,629    8,408,823    (14,059)  (11)   23,868,393 
Total deposits   20,000,877    11,340,228    (14,059)      31,327,046 
Other short-term borrowings   790,085    575,038            1,365,123 
Long-term borrowings   416,649    371,101    (20,973)  (12)   766,777 
Other liabilities   510,116    122,972            633,088 
Total liabilities   21,717,727    12,409,339    (35,032)      34,092,034 
Stockholders' Equity                       
Preferred stock   173    -            173 
Common stock   118,475    45,110    21,907   (2), (13), (14)   185,492 
Additional paid-in capital   2,273,312    745,336    1,096,370   (2), (13), (14)   4,115,018 
Retained earnings   1,034,313    910,552    (1,105,136)  (3), (6), (13)   839,729 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (382,587)   (101,994)   101,994   (13)   (382,587)
Total stockholders' equity   3,043,686    1,599,004    115,135       4,757,825 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $24,761,413   $14,008,343   $80,103      $38,849,859 

 

 

Please refer to the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data.

 

 

 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024  
(Dollars in thousands, except
per share amounts)
  Atlantic
Union
(Historical)
    American
National
(Historical)
(for the three
months ended
March 31, 2024)
    American
National
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
    Note   Combined
Pro Forma
Subtotal
    Sandy Spring
(As Reclassified )
(15)
    Sandy Spring
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
    Note   Combined
Pro Forma
 
Interest and dividend income                                                                
Interest and fees on loans   $ 519,796     $ 28,339     $ 15,007     (16)   $ 563,142     $ 301,970     $ 99,427     (23)   $ 964,539  
Interest and dividends on securities:                                                                
Taxable     43,765       2,615       4,844     (17)     51,224       13,879       22,491     (24)     87,594  
Nontaxable     16,323       24       17     (17)     16,364       3,623       6,019     (24)     26,006  
Other interest income     3,918       625                   4,543       11,655                   16,198  
Total interest and dividend income     583,802       31,603       19,868           635,273       331,127       127,937           1,094,337  
Interest expense                                                                
Interest on deposits     224,368       10,871                   235,239       147,775       7,030     (25)     390,044  
Interest on borrowings     27,076       1,641       116     (18)     28,833       23,724       1,907     (26)     54,464  
Total interest expense     251,444       12,512       116           264,072       171,499       8,937           444,508  
Net interest income     332,358       19,091       19,752           371,201       159,628       119,001           649,829  
Provision for credit losses     29,989       400       -           30,389       3,408       -           33,797  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses     302,369       18,691       19,752           340,812       156,220       119,001           616,032  
Noninterest income                                                                
Service charges on deposit accounts     17,655       518                   18,173       5,756                   23,929  
(Loss) gain on sale of securities     (6,513 )     -                   (6,513 )     -                   (6,513 )
Other operating income     38,223       3,755       (1,068 )  

(19),

(22)

    40,910       32,198                   73,108  
        Total noninterest income     49,365       4,273       (1,068 )         52,570       37,954       -           90,524  
Noninterest expenses                                                             -  
Salaries and benefits     130,413       8,527                   138,940       74,519                   213,459  
Occupancy expenses     14,462       1,555                   16,017       9,621                   25,638  
Technology and data processing     18,401       1,461                   19,862       6,389                   26,251  
Amortization of intangible assets     7,889       215       4,031     (20)     12,135       4,204       19,969     (28)     36,308  
Merger-related costs     31,652       165                   31,817       -                   31,817  
Other expenses     52,462       3,488       (411 )   (22)     55,539       41,377                   96,916  
Total noninterest expenses     255,279       15,411       3,620           274,310       136,110       19,969           430,389  
Income before income taxes     96,455       7,553       15,064           119,072       58,064       99,031           276,167  
Income tax expense     21,525       1,509       3,465     (30)     26,499       14,885       22,777     (30)     64,161  
Net income     74,930       6,044       11,599           92,573       43,179       76,254           212,006  
Dividends on preferred stock     5,934       -       -           5,934       -       -           5,934  
Net income available to common shareholders   $ 68,996     $ 6,044     $ 11,599         $ 86,639     $ 43,179     $ 76,254         $ 206,072  
                                                                 
Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.84     $ 0.57                         $ 0.96                 $ 1.45  
Diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.84     $ 0.57                         $ 0.96                 $ 1.45  
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding     82,482,790       10,630,663       3,720,732     (21)     96,834,185       45,009,000       99,100     (31)     141,942,285  
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding     82,482,921       10,630,663       3,720,732     (21)     96,834,316       45,113,000       88,700     (31)     142,036,016  

 

 

Please refer to the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data.

 

 

 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  Atlantic
Union
(Historical)
   American
National
(Historical)
   American
National
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
   Note  Combined
Pro Forma
Subtotal
   Sandy Spring
(As Reclassified)
(15)
   Sandy Spring
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
   Note  Combined
Pro Forma
 
Interest and dividend income                                         
Interest and fees on loans  $846,923   $106,471   $43,467   (16)  $996,861   $579,960   $198,853   (23)  $1,775,674 
Interest and dividends on securities:                     -                 - 
Taxable   67,075    11,034    16,146   (17)   94,255    26,992    44,981   (24)   166,228 
Nontaxable   34,381    139    57   (17)   34,577    7,224    12,039   (24)   53,840 
Other interest income   6,071    2,585            8,656    23,348            32,004 
Total interest and dividend income   954,450    120,229    59,670       1,134,349    637,524    255,873       2,027,746 
Interest expense                                         
Interest on deposits   296,689    28,843            325,532    225,028    14,059   (25)   564,619 
Interest on borrowings   46,748    6,804    463   (18)   54,015    57,946    3,813   (26)   115,774 
Total interest expense   343,437    35,647    463       379,547    282,974    17,872       680,393 
Net interest income   611,013    84,582    59,207       754,802    354,550    238,001       1,347,353 
Provision for credit losses   31,618    495    -       32,113    (17,561)   103,355   (27)   117,907 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   579,395    84,087    59,207       722,689    372,111    134,646       1,229,446 
Noninterest income                                         
Service charges on deposit accounts   33,240    2,216            35,456    10,447            45,903 
(Loss) gain on sale of securities   (40,989)   (68)           (41,057)   -            (41,057)
Other operating income   98,626    16,188    (4,215)  (19),
(22)
   110,599    56,631            167,230 
        Total noninterest income   90,877    18,336    (4,215)      104,998    67,078    -       172,076 
Noninterest expenses                                         
Salaries and benefits   236,682    36,356            273,038    160,192            433,230 
Occupancy expenses   25,146    6,219            31,365    18,778            50,143 
Technology and data processing   32,484    5,394            37,878    11,186            49,064 
Amortization of intangible assets   8,781    1,069    14,640   (20)   24,490    5,223    39,938   (28)   69,651 
Merger-related costs   -    2,577            2,577    -    149,351   (29)   151,928 
Other expenses   127,278    16,435    (1,309)  (22)   142,404    79,675            222,079 
Total noninterest expenses   430,371    68,050    13,331       511,752    275,054    189,289       976,095 
Income before income taxes   239,901    34,373    41,661       315,935    164,135    (54,643)      425,427 
Income tax expense   38,083    8,214    9,582   (30)   55,879    41,291    (12,568)  (30)   84,602 
Net income   201,818    26,159    32,079       260,056    122,844    (42,075)      340,825 
Dividends on preferred stock   11,868    -    -       11,868    -    -       11,868 
Net income available to common shareholders  $189,950   $26,159   $32,079      $248,188   $122,844   $(42,075)     $328,957 
                                          
Basic earnings per common share  $2.53   $2.46                $2.74           $2.37 
Diluted earnings per common share  $2.53   $2.46                $2.73           $2.37 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding   74,961,390    10,627,709    3,719,698   (21)   89,308,797    44,825,000    4,717,500   (31)   138,851,297 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding   74,962,363    10,628,559    3,719,996   (21)   89,310,918    44,947,000    4,705,300   (31)   138,963,218 

 

 

Please refer to the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data.

 

 

 

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

 

The pro forma adjustments have been prepared, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2024, as if the Merger had been consummated and the forward sale agreement had been fully physically settled at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million on June 30, 2024, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2023, as if the American National acquisition had been consummated, the Merger had been consummated and the forward sale agreement had been fully physically settled at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million on January 1, 2023, and in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as if the American National acquisition had been consummated, the Merger had been consummated and the forward sale agreement had been fully physically settled at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million on January 1, 2023.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data has been prepared assuming the purchase method of accounting in accordance with GAAP. Under this method, Sandy Spring’s assets and liabilities as of the date of the Merger and American National’s assets and liabilities as of April 1, 2024 will be recorded at their respective fair values and added to those of Atlantic Union. Any difference between the purchase price for Sandy Spring and the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired (including intangibles) will be recorded as goodwill. Similarly, the excess of the merger consideration over the fair value of American National’s net assets will be allocated to goodwill. The goodwill resulting from the acquisition will not be amortized to expense, but instead will be reviewed for impairment at least annually. The pro formas are based on preliminary accounting conclusions and are subject to potential revisions with further analysis.

 

The pro forma adjustments represent management’s estimates based on information available as of the date of this prospectus supplement and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and additional analyses are performed. Atlantic Union management considers this basis of presentation to be reasonable under the circumstances.

 

One-time direct and incremental transaction costs anticipated to be incurred prior to, or concurrent with, the closing of the Merger will be expensed as incurred under ASC 805 and are assumed to be cash settled.

 

Atlantic Union has performed a preliminary review of Sandy Spring’s and Atlantic Union’s accounting policies, and no material impacts are expected to be required as a result of the review performed.

 

Note 2 — Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

 

The following pro forma adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet. All adjustments are preliminary and are based on current valuations, estimates, and assumptions, which are subject to change. Subsequent to the completion of the Merger, Atlantic Union will engage an independent third-party valuation firm to determine the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which could significantly change the amount of the estimated fair values used in the pro forma financial information presented.

 

(1) Reclassifications to align the Sandy Spring financial presentation to Atlantic Union’s line item descriptions.
(2) Represents the receipt of $350.0 million from the forward purchaser and the issuance of approximately 9.2 million shares, in accordance with the terms of the forward sale agreement and assuming such shares are issued at $37.88 (close price as of October 11, 2024) per share and that the forward sale agreement has been fully physically settled at the assumed size of $350.0 million.
(3) Reflects pre-tax nonrecurring transaction costs of $149.4 million (net of tax $115.0 million) expected to be incurred as a result of the Merger and cash settled.
(4) Adjustment to Sandy Spring’s held-to-maturity investment securities to reflect the estimated fair value based on estimates of expected cash flows and current interest rates of $41.6 million.

 

 

 

 

(5) Adjustments to Sandy Spring’s outstanding loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs, reflect estimated fair value adjustments consisting of (i) adjustments for credit deterioration in the acquired loan portfolio, including adjustments on acquired loans that have not experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, or non-purchased credit deteriorated loans, or non-PCD loans, and adjustments on acquired loans that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, or PCD loans, (ii) an interest rate mark based on current market interest rates and spreads including the consideration of liquidity concerns, and (iii) a gross up of PCD loans, each as reflected in the following table:

 

  (Dollars in thousands)  June 30, 2024   
  Credit mark - acquired non-PCD loans  $(103,355)  
  Credit mark - acquired PCD loans   (68,904)  
  Interest rate mark - acquired loans   (639,031)  
  Net fair value adjustments   (811,290)  
  Gross up of PCD loans   68,904   
  Cumulative pro forma adjustments to loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs  $(742,386)  

 

(6) Adjustments to Sandy Spring’s ACL that consist of (i) an adjustment to reverse its existing ACL, as loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value and the recorded ACL of the acquired company is not carried over, (ii) the credit mark on acquired PCD loans, which under the CECL framework, is reflected as a gross up to both loans and ACL and is subject to change at closing of the Merger, and (iii) an additional allowance for non-PCD loans under CECL of $103.4 million with a deferred tax adjustment of $23.8 million, resulting in a net impact to retained earnings of $79.6 million, which will be recognized through the income statement of the combined company following the closing of the Merger, each as reflected in the following table:

 

  (Dollars in thousands)  June 30, 2024   
  Reversal of Sandy Spring's existing ACL  $(125,863)  
  Estimate of lifetime credit losses for PCD loans   68,904   
  CECL ACL for non-PCD loans   103,355   
  Cumulative pro forma adjustment to allowance for credit losses  $46,396   

 

(7) Adjustment to Sandy Spring’s Premises and equipment to reflect the estimated fair value.
(8) An adjustment to eliminate Sandy Spring’s legacy goodwill of $363.4 million, and to record estimated goodwill of $664.9 million related to the Merger, based on the preliminary pro forma allocation of purchase price as shown in Note 4 below.
(9) Adjustment to record an estimated core deposit intangible asset of $212.7 million and a customer relationship intangible asset of $65.5 million and to eliminate Sandy Spring’s previously reported other amortizable intangible assets of $30.1 million. The core deposit intangible asset and customer relationship intangible asset is expected to be amortized over 120 and 156 months, respectively, using the sum-of-years digits method and straight-line method, respectively. The estimate of the core deposit intangible asset represents a 2.75% premium on Sandy Spring’s core deposits based on current market data for similar transactions.
(10) Adjustment to record deferred federal income taxes to reflect the effects of the acquisition accounting adjustments based on Atlantic Union’s federal income statutory tax rate of 23%.
(11) Adjustment to reflect the estimated fair value of Sandy Spring’s time deposits based on current market interest rates for similar instruments.
(12) Adjustment to reflect the estimated fair value of Sandy Spring’s subordinated debt at current market rates and spreads for similar instruments.
(13) Adjustment to eliminate Sandy Spring’s stockholders’ equity and record the issuance of shares of Atlantic Union common stock on the conversion of all of the outstanding shares of Sandy Spring’s common stock into shares of Atlantic Union common stock based on the Exchange Ratio.  
(14) Adjustment to record the equity to be issued as Merger Consideration. The adjustment to additional paid-in capital represents the amount of equity consideration above the $1.33 par value of Atlantic Union common stock issuable in the Merger.

 

 

 

 

Note 3 – Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Income

 

The following pro forma adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income. All adjustments are preliminary and are based on current valuations, estimates, and assumptions, which are subject to change.

 

(15) Reclassifications to align Sandy Spring financial presentation to Atlantic Union’s line item descriptions.
(16) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount accretion on acquired American National loans. Discount expected to be accreted over four years using the sum-of-years digits method.
(17) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount accretion on American National’s available for sale securities mark-to-market discount. Discount on such available for sale securities is expected to be accreted over six years using the sum-of-years digits method.
(18) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount amortization on American National’s trust preferred capital notes assumed in the American National acquisition. Discount on such trust preferred capital notes is expected to be accreted over 12 years using the straight-line method.
(19) Adjustment represents the estimated loss of pre-tax income resulting from application of the Durbin amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 following the American National acquisition.
(20) Adjustment represents amortization of core deposit intangible asset and customer relationship intangible asset premiums, which is expected to be amortized over 120 and 156 months, respectively, using the sum-of-years digits method. Also includes elimination of amortization previously recorded by American National in connection with previous acquisitions.
(21) Adjustments to weighted average basic and diluted shares of Atlantic Union common stock outstanding to eliminate weighted average basic and diluted shares of American National common stock outstanding and to record shares of Atlantic Union common stock issued in the American National acquisition.
(22) Adjustment for the reclassification of American National’s interchange network fees recorded in other expenses to noninterest income, to align with the presentation of Atlantic Union’s income statements.
(23) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount accretion on acquired Sandy Spring loans. Discount expected to be accreted over seven years using the sum-of-years digits method. See Note 5 below.
(24) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount accretion on Sandy Spring’s available for sale securities mark-to-market discount. Discount on such available for sale securities is expected to be accreted over five years using the sum-of-years digits method. Adjustment also represents net interest income associated with the receipt of $350.0 million from the forward purchaser and the cash impact of non-recurring transaction costs. See Note 5 below.
(25) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount amortization on Sandy Spring’s time deposits. Discount on such time deposits is expected to be amortized over one year using the straight-line method. See Note 5 below.
(26) Adjustment represents the estimated net discount amortization on Sandy Spring’s subordinated debt to be assumed in the Merger. Discount on such subordinated debt is expected to be accreted over seven years using the straight-line method. See Note 5 below.
(27) Reflects the recognition of nonrecurring expenses related to the provision for credit losses for non-PCD loans to establish reserve.
(28) Adjustment represents amortization of core deposit intangible asset and customer relationship intangible asset premiums, which is expected to be amortized over 120 and 156 months, respectively, using the sum-of-years digits and straight-line method, respectively. Also includes elimination of amortization previously recorded by Sandy Spring in connection with previous acquisitions. See Note 5 below.
(29) Reflects the recognition of nonrecurring expenses related to estimated transaction costs related to the Merger in the amount of $149.4 million.

 

 

 

 

(30) Adjustment to federal income tax expense to record the federal income tax effects of pro forma adjustments related to the Merger and the American National acquisition using a federal corporate income tax rate of 23%.
(31) Adjustments to weighted average basic and diluted shares of Atlantic Union common stock outstanding to eliminate weighted average basic and diluted shares of Sandy Spring common stock outstanding and to record shares of Atlantic Union common stock to be issued in the Merger, calculated using the Exchange Ratio, and shares to be issued in accordance with the terms of the forward sale agreement.

 

Note 4 – Preliminary Pro Forma Allocation of Purchase Price

 

The preliminary pro forma allocation of the purchase price reflected in the pro forma condensed combined financial information is subject to adjustment and may vary from the actual purchase price allocation that will be recorded at the time the Merger is completed. Adjustments may include, but not be limited to, changes in (a) Sandy Spring’s balance sheet and operating results through the effective time of the Merger; (b) the aggregate value of merger consideration paid if the price of shares of Atlantic Union common stock varies from the assumed $37.88 per share; (c) total merger-related costs if consummation and/or implementation costs vary from currently estimated amounts; and (d) the underlying values of assets and liabilities if market and credit conditions differ from current assumptions.

 

The pro forma adjustments include the estimated purchase accounting entries to record the Merger transaction. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, net of deferred taxes, is allocated to goodwill. Estimated fair value adjustments included in the pro forma condensed combined financial information are based upon available information and certain assumptions considered reasonable as of the date of this prospectus supplement, and may be revised as additional information becomes available.

 

The following table shows the preliminary pro forma allocation of the estimated consideration to be paid in the Merger for Sandy Spring common stock, based on the closing share price of Atlantic Union common stock of $37.88 on the NYSE on October 11, 2024 to the acquired identifiable assets and liabilities assumed and the pro forma goodwill generated from the Merger:

 

(Dollars in thousands)        
Purchase Price:          
Fair value of shares of common stock issued       $1,558,723 
Total pro forma purchase price       $1,558,723 
           
Fair value of assets acquired:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $406,710      
Securities  $1,359,928      
Loans held for sale  $18,961      
Net loans held for investment  $10,672,632      
Premises and equipment  $67,212      
Amortizable intangibles  $278,166      
Other assets  $464,474      
Total assets  $13,268,083      
           
Fair value of liabilities assumed:          
Deposits  $11,326,169      
Short-term borrowings  $575,038      
Long-term borrowings  $350,128      
Other liabilities  $122,972      
Total liabilities  $12,374,307      
           
Net assets acquired       $893,776 
Preliminary pro forma goodwill       $664,947 

 

 

 

 

The purchase price is contingent on the price per share of Atlantic Union common stock at the effective time of the Merger, which has not yet occurred. The following table summarizes the sensitivity of the purchase price with a sensitivity analysis assuming a 10% increase and a 10% decrease in the price per share of Atlantic Union common stock from $37.88, the closing share price of Atlantic Union common stock on the NYSE on October 11, 2024, and its impact on the preliminary goodwill estimate.

 

Share Price Sensitivity (dollars in thousands)
   Purchase
Price
   Estimated
Goodwill
 
Up 10%  $1,714,595   $820,819 
As presented in pro forma  $1,558,723   $664,947 
Down 10%  $1,402,851   $509,075 

 

Note 5 – Estimated Amortization/Accretion of Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

 

The following table sets forth an estimate of the expected effects of the estimated aggregate acquisition accounting adjustments reflected in the pro forma combined condensed financial statements on the future pre-tax net income of Sandy Spring after the Merger.

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
(in thousands)  2025   2026   2027   2028   2029   Thereafter   Total 
Loans  $99,427   $172,340   $145,826   $119,312   $92,798   $112,683   $742,386 
Core Deposit Intangibles   (20,300)   (36,733)   (32,867)   (29,000)   (25,133)   (68,633)   (212,666)
Wealth Intangibles   (2,519)   (5,038)   (5,038)   (5,038)   (5,038)   (42,829)   (65,500)
AFS Investment Securities   16,873    27,611    21,475    15,339    9,204    1,535    92,037 
HTM Investment Securities   7,624    12,475    9,703    6,931    4,158    692    41,583 
Time Deposits   (7,030)   (7,029)   -    -    -    -    (14,059)
Subordinated Debt   (1,908)   (3,813)   (3,813)   (3,813)   (3,813)   (3,813)   (20,973)

 

The actual effect of purchase accounting adjustments on the future pre-tax income of Sandy Spring will differ from these estimates based on the closing date estimates of fair values and, if applicable, the use of different amortization methods than assumed above. Refer to Notes 2 and 3 above for additional information on assumed amortization methods.

 

 

 

 

Note 6 – Earnings per Share Information

 

The pro forma weighted average shares calculations have been performed for the year ended December 31, 2023 and six months ended June 30, 2024 using the historical weighted average shares outstanding, and the issuance of additional shares in connection with the Merger and the forward sale agreement, assuming they occurred, and the forward sale agreement was fully physically settled at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million. As the Merger and the forward sale agreement are being reflected as if they had occurred, and the forward sale agreement was fully physically settled at the assumed offering size of $350.0 million, at the beginning of the period presented, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for both basic and diluted earnings per share assumes that the shares issuable relating to the Merger and the forward sale agreement have been outstanding for the entire periods presented.

 

   For the Year
Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)  December 31, 2023 
Numerator     
Pro forma net income - basic and diluted  $340,825 
Less: Preferred dividends  $(11,868)
Net earnings allocated to common stock  $328,957 
Denominator     
Pro forma weighted average share of common stock outstanding - basic   138,851,297 
Pro forma basic earnings per share  $2.37 
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock   111,921 
Pro forma weighted average share of common stock outstanding - diluted   138,963,218 
Pro forma diluted earnings per share  $2.37 

 

   For the Six Month
Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)  June 30, 2024 
Numerator     
Pro forma net income - basic and diluted  $212,006 
Less: Preferred dividends  $(5,934)
Net earnings allocated to common stock  $206,072 
Denominator     
Pro forma weighted average share of common stock outstanding - basic   141,942,285 
Pro forma basic earnings per share  $1.45 
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock   93,731 
Pro forma weighted average share of common stock outstanding - diluted   142,036,016 
Pro forma diluted earnings per share  $1.45 

 

The above basic and diluted calculations include the following potential common stock as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 in the computations of earnings per share attributable to common shareholders of the combined company for the periods indicated:

 

   As of
December 31, 2023
 
Outstanding stock options and RSUs of Atlantic Union   487,623 
RSUs of American National   111,480 
Options of Sandy Spring   72,176 
RSUs of Sandy Spring   413,036 

 

   As of
June 30, 2024
 
Outstanding stock options and RSUs of Atlantic Union   691,111 
Options of Sandy Spring   57,410 
RSUs of Sandy Spring   523,115