BB&T reports 3rd quarter earnings per share of $.23

Colonial Bank integration progressing well

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE:
BBT) today reported $157 million in net income for the third quarter, or $.23
per diluted common share, compared with $362 million, or $.65 per diluted
common share, earned during the third quarter of 2008. The third quarter
results produced annualized returns on average assets and average common
shareholders' equity of .40% and 3.90%, respectively.

"I am pleased with most aspects of our current performance," said President
and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King. "Our revenue growth for the quarter
was very strong at 16.1%, the net interest margin is improved, growth in
noninterest-bearing deposits is exceptional and the impact from the Colonial
acquisition is positive. However, our earnings continue to be negatively
affected by a significant provision for credit losses and other costs related
to the credit environment.

"We are very excited about our acquisition of the assets and deposits of
Colonial Bank and with the progress of our integration plans. We continue to
project meaningful earnings accretion from the transaction, which provides
tremendous strategic benefits for BB&T. We welcome our new colleagues from the
former Colonial and our new clients. The acquisition has been viewed very
positively by our new depositors, as evidenced by stable client deposits."

For the first nine months of the year, BB&T's net income was $683 million,
compared with $1.2 billion earned in the first nine months of 2008. Diluted
earnings per common share for the first nine months of 2009 totaled $.88,
compared with $2.20 earned during the same period in 2008. Results for the
first nine months of 2009 produced annualized returns on average assets and
average common shareholders' equity of .60% and 5.09%, respectively.

On Aug. 14, BB&T assumed all of the deposits and acquired certain assets and
other liabilities of Colonial Bank (Colonial), headquartered in Montgomery,
Ala., from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Colonial operated
357 banking offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Nevada. The
acquisition significantly strengthened BB&T's banking franchise, moving BB&T
to fifth in deposit market share in Florida and fourth in Alabama.

"The acquisition meets all of our stated objectives for growth, including
near-term earnings accretion and minimal additional credit risk." King said.
"Our risk in the transaction is significantly limited by an agreement with the
FDIC whereby they reimburse BB&T for the vast majority of the losses on the
assets we acquired."

BB&T last week jointly announced an agreement with U.S. Bank to sell Colonial
branches and related deposits in Nevada in the first quarter of 2010. The
agreement excludes substantially all of the loans associated with these
branches, which will remain with BB&T and remain covered by the FDIC
loss-share agreement.

Early stage delinquencies and charge-offs stable; nonperforming assets
increase

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 2.48% at
Sept. 30 (or 2.52% excluding covered loans and foreclosed assets), compared
with 2.19% at June 30. Annualized net charge-offs were 1.71% of average loans
and leases for the third quarter of 2009 (or 1.79% excluding covered loans), a
decrease from 1.81% in the second quarter. Early indicators of problem loans
were largely stable compared with the second quarter.

The provision for credit losses totaled $709 million in the third quarter, an
increase of $345 million compared with the same quarter last year, and
exceeded net charge-offs by $263 million. The higher provision increased the
allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of loans held for
investment to 2.29% at Sept. 30 (or 2.49% excluding covered loans), compared
with 2.19% at June 30. The increases in nonperforming assets and the provision
for credit losses were driven by continued deterioration in housing-related
credits. The largest concentration of housing-related credit issues continues
to be in Atlanta, Florida and metro Washington, D.C.

Client deposit growth very strong; balance sheet growth continues

The growth rate in average client deposits was very strong at 20.1%, including
balances acquired from Colonial, compared with the third quarter of 2008.
Average deposits totaled $107.3 billion for the third quarter of 2009, an
increase of $17.3 billion, or 19.2%, compared with the third quarter last
year. The increase in client deposits included growth in average
noninterest-bearing deposits, which increased $4.2 billion, or 31.9%, compared
with the third quarter of 2008. Excluding the Colonial acquisition, which
added approximately $19 billion in deposits, average client deposit growth was
7.6% and average noninterest-bearing deposit growth was 17.8%, reflecting a
significant improvement in deposit mix.

Average loans and leases held for investment totaled $100.3 billion for the
third quarter, reflecting an increase of $5.7 billion, or 6.0%, including the
acquired loans of Colonial, compared to the third quarter of 2008. The
increase included growth in average commercial loans and leases, which
increased $1.8 billion, or 3.7%; growth in average loans originated by BB&T's
specialized lending subsidiaries, which increased $1.9 billion, or 33.5%,
including acquisitions; average sales finance loans, which increased $236
million, or 3.8%; and average revolving credit loans, which increased $198
million, or 11.7%, compared with the third quarter last year. Average mortgage
loans declined $1.8 billion, or 10.2%, as the vast majority of new mortgage
loan production is composed of conforming loans that are sold in the secondary
market.

Net interest margin improves to 3.68%; Colonial transaction improves margin
outlook

BB&T's fully taxable equivalent net interest income totaled $1.27 billion for
the third quarter, an increase of 14.2% compared with the same quarter of
2008. The net interest margin was 3.68% for the third quarter, up two basis
points compared with 3.66% in the third quarter of 2008, and up 12 basis
points compared with the second quarter of 2009. The improvement in the margin
reflects the accretive impact of the Colonial acquisition and improved asset
and liability pricing from BB&T's legacy balance sheet. Management anticipates
additional improvement in margin, largely due to the Colonial acquisition.

Noninterest revenues increase 18.7%; mortgage banking revenue up 73.5%

Noninterest income increased $148 million, or 18.7%, during the third quarter
compared with the third quarter of 2008. These increases reflect another
strong performance from BB&T's mortgage banking operation during the quarter,
as well as increased revenue from BB&T's insurance operation and other
nondeposit fees and commissions.

BB&T earned $144 million in mortgage-related revenue in the third quarter, an
increase of 73.5% compared with the third quarter of 2008. The growth in
mortgage banking income is due to continued strong production revenue from
residential mortgage banking operations, including $6.9 billion in mortgage
loan originations. The elevated level of mortgage originations reflects the
continued favorable interest rate environment.

BB&T earned $254 million in insurance-related revenue in the third quarter, up
$22 million, or 9.5%, compared with the third quarter of 2008. The increase in
insurance income was due to growth in property and casualty and credit and
employee-benefit insurance commissions, including growth from acquisitions.
The increase in other nondeposit fees and commissions of $12 million, or
25.5%, was primarily due to an increase in letters of credit and other
commercial loan servicing fees, as well as a strong performance from BB&T's
equipment finance business.

Other noninterest income totaled $23 million during the third quarter of 2009,
compared with $6 million for the same period of 2008. The growth in other
noninterest income was primarily due to an increase of $18 million in income
from financial assets that provide for post-employment benefits.

Expenses increase due to increased FDIC insurance premiums and credit-related
costs

BB&T's noninterest expenses increased $315 million, or 31.3%, in the third
quarter compared with the same period in 2008. The increase included $96
million of additional foreclosed property expenses due to BB&T's foreclosed
property strategy; an additional $35 million in FDIC insurance expense; and
$17 million for increased pension costs. Excluding these items, growth from
purchase acquisitions and significant items, noninterest expenses increased
2.7% compared with the third quarter last year.

Capital levels remain strong following successful common stock issuance

On Aug. 21, BB&T issued 38.5 million shares of common stock at $26 per share,
leading to net proceeds of $963 million. The offering was made in connection
with the Colonial Bank acquisition to further strengthen BB&T's capital
levels. BB&T's Tier 1 common ratio at Sept. 30 and June 30 was 8.4%, among the
strongest in the industry. The Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based
capital ratios were 11.1% and 15.6%, respectively, at Sept. 30, compared with
10.6% and 15.2%, respectively, at June 30. The improvement in these capital
levels reflects the common stock issuance. BB&T's risk-based and tangible
capital ratios remain well above regulatory standards for well-capitalized
banks.

BB&T's noninterest revenue-producing businesses expand through acquisitions

During the third quarter, a wholly owned subsidiary of BB&T Corporation,
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC, acquired Dallas, Texas-based real estate
finance and advisory firm Quantum First Capital. Grandbridge also acquired
Louisville, Ky.-based BFG Realty Advisors and its loan servicing portfolio.
Both acquisitions will strengthen market presence and lead to better service
for existing clients in these markets.

At Sept. 30, BB&T had $165.3 billion in assets and operated 1,859 banking
offices in the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia,
Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Nevada, Indiana and Washington,
D.C. BB&T's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
trading symbol BBT. For additional information about BB&T's financial
performance, company news, products and services, please visit our Web site at
www.BBT.com.

Earnings Webcast

To hear a live webcast of BB&T's third quarter 2009 earnings conference call
at 11 a.m. (EDT) today, please visit our Web site at www.BBT.com. Replays of
the conference call will be available on the BB&T Web site until Friday, Oct.
30, or by dialing 1-888-203-1112 (access code 6794434) until Saturday, Oct.
24.

Regulatory capital ratios are preliminary.

This news release contains performance measures determined by methods other
than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (GAAP). BB&T's management uses these non-GAAP measures in
their analysis of the Corporation's performance. BB&T's management uses these
measures to evaluate the underlying performance and efficiency of its
operations. It believes that these non-GAAP measures provide a greater
understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with
prior periods as well as demonstrating the effects of significant gains and
charges in the current period. The Company believes that a meaningful analysis
of its financial performance requires an understanding of the factors
underlying that performance. BB&T's management believes that investors may use
these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze financial performance without the
impact of unusual items that may obscure trends in the Company's underlying
performance. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for
financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they
necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented
by other companies. Tangible common equity and Tier 1 common equity ratios are
non-GAAP measures. BB&T uses the Tier 1 common equity definition used in the
SCAP assessment to calculate these ratios. BB&T's management uses these
measures to assess the quality of capital and believes that investors may find
them useful in their analysis of the Corporation. These capital measures are
not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented
by other companies.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements as defined in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may
address issues that involve significant risks, uncertainties, estimates and
assumptions made by management. Actual results may differ materially from
current projections. Please refer to BB&T's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for a summary of important factors that may affect BB&T's
forward-looking statements. BB&T undertakes no obligation to revise these
statements following the date of this news release.

BB&T Corporation
Financial Highlights
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)

Quarter Ended
September 30
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2009 2008 Change
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Summary Income Statement
Interest income $1,776 $1,821 (2.5)%
Interest expense 509 712 (28.5)
Net interest income - taxable
equivalent 1,267 1,109 14.2
Less: Taxable-equivalent adjustment 30 21 42.9
Net interest income 1,237 1,088 13.7
Provision for credit losses 709 364 94.8
Net interest income after
provision for credit losses 528 724 (27.1)
Noninterest income 940 792 18.7
Noninterest expense 1,320 1,005 31.3
Income before income taxes 148 511 (71.0)
Provision for income taxes (9) 149 (106.0)
Net income 157 362 (56.6)
Noncontrolling interest 5 4 25.0
Net income available to common
shareholders 152 358 (57.5)
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Per Common Share Data
Earnings
Basic $.23 $.65 (64.6)%
Diluted .23 .65 (64.6)
Cash dividends paid .15 .47 (68.1)
Book value 23.41 23.42 (0.0)
Tangible book value (1) 14.10 13.81 2.1

End of period shares outstanding
(in thousands) 687,446 552,259 24.5
Weighted average shares
(in thousands)
Basic 665,408 549,761 21.0
Diluted 672,457 553,544 21.5
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Performance Ratios
Return on average assets .40% 1.05%
Return on average common
shareholders' equity 3.90 10.86
Net interest margin - taxable
equivalent 3.68 3.66
Fee income ratio (2) 41.8 41.4
Efficiency ratio (2) 52.0 50.4
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Credit Quality (including covered
loans and foreclosed property)
Nonperforming assets $4,103 $1,638
Nonperforming assets as a
percentage of:
Total assets 2.48% 1.20%
Loans and leases plus
foreclosed property 3.78 1.69
Net charge-offs as a percentage
of average loans and leases 1.71 1.00
Allowance for loan and lease losses
as a percentage of loans and
leases held for investment 2.29 1.45
Ratio of allowance for loan and
lease losses to nonperforming
loans and leases .92 X 1.15 X
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Credit Quality (excluding covered
loans and foreclosed property)
Nonperforming assets $3,952 $1,638
Nonperforming assets as a
percentage of:
Total assets 2.52% 1.20%
Loans and leases plus foreclosed
property 3.95 1.69
Net charge-offs as a percentage of
average loans and leases 1.79 1.00
Allowance for loan and lease losses
as a percentage of loans and leases
held for investment 2.49 1.45
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Average Balances
Total assets $157,451 $136,933 15.0%
Investment securities 32,599 24,083 35.4
Loans and leases 103,334 95,943 7.7
Deposits 107,310 90,021 19.2
Client deposits 96,349 80,236 20.1
Shareholders' equity 15,537 13,176 17.9
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Period-End Balances
Total assets $165,328 $137,041 20.6%
Investment securities 34,819 21,082 65.2
Loans and leases 107,027 96,682 10.7
Deposits 114,510 88,387 29.6
Client deposits 103,725 80,028 29.6
Shareholders' equity 16,142 12,980 24.4
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Capital Ratios (3)
Risk-based
Tier 1 11.1% 9.4%
Total 15.6 14.4
Leverage 8.5 7.6
Tangible common equity (1) 6.1 5.8
Tier 1 common equity to
risk-weighted assets (1) 8.4 7.2
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Note: Applicable ratios are annualized.
(1) Tangible common equity and Tier 1 common equity ratios are non-GAAP
measures. BB&T uses the Tier 1 common equity definition used in the
SCAP assessment to calculate these ratios. See non-GAAP
reconciliations for the calculations of these measures.
(2) Excludes securities gains (losses), foreclosed property expense,
amortization of intangible assets and other selected items. See
non-GAAP reconciliations.
(3) Current quarter regulatory capital information is preliminary.

Year-to-Date
September 30
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2009 2008 Change
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Summary Income Statement
Interest income $5,155 $5,556 (7.2)%
Interest expense 1,547 2,323 (33.4)
Net interest income - taxable
equivalent 3,608 3,233 11.6
Less: Taxable-equivalent adjustment 87 60 45.0
Net interest income 3,521 3,173 11.0
Provision for credit losses 2,086 917 127.5
Net interest income after
provision for credit losses 1,435 2,256 (36.4)
Noninterest income 2,964 2,390 24.0
Noninterest expense 3,570 2,899 23.1
Income before income taxes 829 1,747 (52.5)
Provision for income taxes 146 525 (72.2)
Net income 683 1,222 (44.1)
Noncontrolling interest 15 8 87.5
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stock 124 - 100.0
Net income available to common
shareholders 544 1,214 (55.2)
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Per Common Share Data
Earnings
Basic $.89 $2.22 (59.9)%
Diluted .88 2.20 (60.0)
Cash dividends paid 1.09 1.39 (21.6)

Weighted average shares
(in thousands)
Basic 609,698 547,543 11.4
Diluted 615,307 551,144 11.6
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Performance Ratios
Return on average assets .60% 1.21%
Return on average common
shareholders' equity 5.09 12.46
Net interest margin - taxable
equivalent 3.61 3.61
Fee income ratio (1) 43.4 40.9
Efficiency ratio (1) 50.2 51.3
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Average Balances
Total assets $151,969 $135,311 12.3%
Investment securities 31,503 23,800 32.4
Loans and leases 100,892 94,514 6.7
Deposits 98,592 87,772 12.3
Client deposits 88,848 78,065 13.8
Shareholders' equity 16,206 13,052 24.2
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Note: Applicable ratios are annualized.
(1) Excludes securities gains (losses), foreclosed property expense,
amortization of intangible assets and other selected items. See
non-GAAP reconciliations.

BB&T Corporation
NON-GAAP Reconciliation Table
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Quarter Ended
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Sept. 30 Sept. 30
NON-GAAP Reconciliation Table 2009 2008
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Efficiency ratio - GAAP 59.8% 52.9%
Effect of securities gains (losses), net .8 .4
Effect of merger-related and restructuring
charges, net (.8) (.3)
Effect of contingency reserve (1.1) -
Effect of foreclosed property expense (5.4) (1.3)
Effect of amortization of intangibles (1.3) (1.3)
Efficiency ratio - reported 52.0 50.4
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Fee income ratio - GAAP 42.6% 41.7%
Effect of securities gains (losses), net (.8) (.3)
Fee income ratio - reported 41.8 41.4
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Year-to-Date
September 30,
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NON-GAAP Reconciliation Table 2009 2008
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Efficiency ratio - GAAP 54.3% 51.6%
Effect of securities gains (losses), net 1.6 .6
Effect of merger-related and restructuring
charges, net (.5) (.2)
Effect of contingency reserve (.4) -
Effect of FDIC special assessment (1.0) -
Effect of gain on extinguishment of debt .7 .7
Effect of bank-owned life insurance
valuation - (.2)
Effect of Visa ownership gains - 1.0
Effect of fair value accounting
implementation - .1
Effect of foreclosed property expense (3.3) (1.0)
Effect of amortization of intangibles (1.2) (1.3)
Efficiency ratio - reported 50.2 51.3
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Fee income ratio - GAAP 45.1% 42.5%
Effect of securities gains (losses), net (1.7) (.7)
Effect of bank-owned life insurance
valuation - .2
Effect of Visa ownership gains - (.9)
Effect of fair value accounting
implementation - (.2)
Fee income ratio - reported 43.4 40.9
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Calculations of Tier 1 common equity and tangible assets and related
measures: (1) (2)

Tier 1 equity $12,851 $10,008
Less:
Qualifying restricted core capital
elements 3,157 2,383
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Tier 1 common equity 9,694 7,625
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Total assets $165,328 $137,041
Less:
Intangible assets, net of deferred
taxes (3) 6,695 5,847
Plus:
Pre-tax regulatory adjustments for
accumulated OCI 712 741
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Tangible assets 159,345 131,935
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Total risk-weighted assets (4) 115,662 106,097

Tangible common equity as a percentage of
tangible assets 6.1% 5.8%
Tier 1 common equity as a percentage of
risk-weighted assets 8.4 7.2
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Tier 1 common equity $9,694 $7,625

Outstanding shares at end of period 687,446 552,259

Tangible book value per common share $14.10 $13.81
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(1) Current quarter regulatory capital information is preliminary.
(2) Tangible common equity and Tier 1 common equity ratios are non-GAAP
measures. BB&T uses the Tier 1 common equity definition used in the
SCAP assessment to calculate these ratios. BB&T's management uses
these measures to assess the quality of capital and believes that
investors may find them useful in their analysis of the Corporation.
These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to similar
capital measures that may be presented by other companies.
(3) Prior to December 2008, BB&T had a net deferred tax liability.
(4) Risk-weighted assets are determined based on regulatory capital
requirements. Under the regulatory framework for determining
risk-weighted assets each asset class is assigned a risk-weighting
of 0%, 20%, 50% or 100% based on the underlying risk of the specific
asset class. In addition, off balance sheet exposures are first
converted to a balance sheet equivalent amount and subsequently
assigned to one of the four risk-weightings.

SOURCE BB&T Corporation

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