TD Bank Group Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results

THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS, compared with the third quarter a year ago:

• Reported diluted earnings per share were $1.58, compared with $1.78.
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.65, compared with $1.91.
• Reported net income was $1,527 million, compared with $1,703 million.
• Adjusted net income was $1,588 million, compared with $1,820 million.

YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS, nine months ended July 31, 2013, compared with the corresponding period a year ago:

• Reported diluted earnings per share were $5.23, compared with $5.11.
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $5.55, compared with $5.59.
• Reported net income was $5,040 million, compared with $4,874 million.
• Adjusted net income was $5,337 million, compared with $5,318 million.

THIRD QUARTER ADJUSTMENTS (ITEMS OF NOTE)

The third quarter reported earnings figures included the following items of note:

• Amortization of intangibles of $59 million after tax (6 cents per share), compared with $59 million after tax (6 cents per share) in the third quarter last year.
• A gain of $70 million after tax (7 cents per share), due to the change in fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale securities portfolio.
• Integration charges and direct transaction costs of $24 million after tax (3 cents per share) relating to the acquisition of the credit card portfolio of MBNA Canada, compared with $25 million after tax (3 cents per share) in the third quarter last year.
• A loss of $48 million after tax (5 cents per share), due to the impact of the Alberta flood on the loan portfolio.

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD or the Bank) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2013. Results for the quarter reflected strong contributions from TD's personal and commercial banking operations in Canada and the U.S., as well as TD's Wealth business.

"TD delivered adjusted earnings of $1.6 billion in the third quarter, down 13% from a year ago. Our third quarter results reflect very strong performances in our Canadian banking, Wealth and U.S. banking businesses, offset by losses previously announced in our Insurance business as a result of a combination of severe weather-related impacts and increased general insurance claims," said Ed Clark, Group President and Chief Executive Officer. "Today we also announced a dividend increase of 4 cents per common share, which is our second dividend increase this year, and is consistent with our stated aim to increase the dividend payout ratio over time. This means that our fiscal 2013 paid dividend will increase 12% since 2012, demonstrating the Board's confidence in our continuing ability to deliver long-term earnings growth."

Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking
Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking posted reported net income of $973 million in the third quarter. On an adjusted basis, net income was $997 million, up 12% compared with the third quarter last year. These earnings reflect continued good loan and deposit volume growth, favourable credit performance and effective expense management.

"This was a very good quarter for our Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking businesses," said Tim Hockey, Group Head, Canadian Banking, Auto Finance, and Wealth Management. "We were recognized once again by J.D. Power and Associates, which gave us an eighth-straight win in customer satisfaction among the Big Five Canadian retail banks. Our continued focus on providing industry-leading customer service and convenience, as well as strategically investing in our business, will position us well for the future."

Wealth and Insurance
Wealth and Insurance delivered net income of $7 million for the quarter, compared to net income of $360 million in the third quarter last year. Higher earnings from Wealth and TD Ameritrade were largely offset by losses in the Insurance business. On July 30, TD pre-announced a third quarter expected net loss in its Insurance business as a result of charges of approximately $418 million after tax. TD Ameritrade contributed $69 million in earnings to the segment, an increase of 23% compared to the third quarter last year.

TD's Wealth business had a strong third quarter, driven primarily by asset growth and higher trading volumes. Continued strong performance is expected for the remainder of the year, with an ongoing focus on providing exceptional client experiences and managing expenses prudently.

TD Insurance posted a third quarter loss of $243 million after tax, the result of charges of approximately $418 million after tax, from a combination of severe weather-related impacts and increased general insurance claims.

U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking
U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking adjusted net income for the quarter was US$432 million, an increase of 22% compared with the third quarter last year. Results were driven by strong loan and deposit volume growth, improvement in credit quality and higher gains on sales of securities and debt securities classified as loans, partially offset by lower margins.

"TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, had a good third quarter," said Mike Pedersen, Group Head, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking. "We are encouraged by the U.S. economic recovery, but the environment remains challenging. We will continue building on our brand promise of legendary customer service and convenience."

Wholesale Banking
Wholesale Banking generated $147 million in net income for the quarter, a decrease of 18% compared with the third quarter last year, driven by lower trading-related revenue, partially offset by lower non-interest expenses.

"While this quarter's Wholesale results were below expectations, our business fundamentals remain strong," said Bob Dorrance, Group Head, Wholesale Banking. "Despite uncertainty about the economic environment, we remain confident about the success of our diversified, client-focused franchise businesses."

Capital
TD's Common Equity Tier 1 ratio on a Basel III fully phased-in basis was 8.9%, up from 8.8% last quarter.

Conclusion
"Our results this quarter demonstrate the strength of our diversified business model, as evidenced by very strong results in a number of businesses, the dividend increase announced today, and our higher capital ratio," said Clark. "For the remainder of the year, we will continue to manage expense growth while strategically investing in our businesses. I'm confident we have the right strategy, brand and team to deliver on our vision to be The Better Bank."

HOW WE PERFORMED

How the Bank Reports
The Bank prepares its Interim Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS and refers to results prepared in accordance with IFRS as "reported" results. The Bank also utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to arrive at "adjusted" results to assess each of its businesses and to measure the overall Bank performance. To arrive at adjusted results, the Bank removes "items of note", net of income taxes, from reported results. The items of note relate to items which management does not believe are indicative of underlying business performance. The Bank believes that adjusted results provide the reader with a better understanding of how management views the Bank's performance. The items of note are listed in the table on the following page. As explained, adjusted results are different from reported results determined in accordance with IFRS. Adjusted results, items of note, and related terms used in this document are not defined terms under IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar terms used by other issuers.

The following table provides a reconciliation between the Bank's adjusted and reported results.

Economic Profit and Return on Common Equity
The Bank's methodology for allocating capital to its business segments is aligned with the common equity capital requirements under Basel III at a 7% Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio. The return measures for business segments reflect a return on common equity methodology.

The Bank utilizes economic profit as a tool to measure shareholder value creation. Economic profit is adjusted net income available to common shareholders less a charge for average common equity. The rate used in the charge for average common equity is the equity cost of capital calculated using the capital asset pricing model. The charge represents an assumed minimum return required by common shareholders on the Bank's common equity. The Bank's goal is to achieve positive and growing economic profit.

Adjusted return on common equity (ROE) is adjusted net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of average common equity. ROE is a percentage rate and is a variation of economic profit which is a dollar measure. When ROE exceeds the equity cost of capital, economic profit is positive. The Bank's goal is to maximize economic profit by achieving ROE that exceeds the equity cost of capital.

Economic profit and adjusted ROE are non-GAAP financial measures as these are not defined terms under IFRS. Readers are cautioned that earnings and other measures adjusted to a basis other than IFRS do not have standardized meanings under IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar terms used by other issuers.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2013

Acquisition of Target Corporation's U.S. Credit Card Portfolio
On March 13, 2013, the Bank acquired substantially all of Target Corporation's existing U.S. Visa and private label credit card portfolios, with a gross outstanding balance of $5.8 billion. The Bank also entered into a seven-year program agreement under which it will become the exclusive issuer of Target-branded Visa and private label consumer credit cards to Target Corporation's U.S. customers.

Under the terms of the program agreement, the Bank and Target Corporation will share in the profits generated by the portfolios. Target Corporation will be responsible for all elements of operations and customer service, and will bear most of the operating costs to service the assets. The Bank will control risk management policies and regulatory compliance and will bear all costs relating to funding the receivables for existing Target Visa accounts and all existing and newly issued Target private label accounts in the U.S. The Bank accounted for the purchase as an asset acquisition. The results of the acquisition from the acquisition date to July 31, 2013 have been recorded in the U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking segment.

At the date of acquisition the Bank recorded the credit card receivables acquired at their fair value of $5.7 billion and intangible assets totalling $98 million. The gross amount of revenue and credit losses have been recorded on the Interim Consolidated Statement of Income since that date. Target Corporation shares in a fixed percentage of the revenue and credit losses incurred. Target Corporation's net share of revenue and credit losses is recorded in Non-interest expenses on the Interim Consolidated Statement of Income and related receivables from, or payables to Target Corporation are recorded in Other assets or Other liabilities, respectively, on the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Acquisition of Epoch
On March 27, 2013, the Bank acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Epoch Holding Corporation including its wholly-owned subsidiary Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (Epoch) for cash consideration of $674 million. Epoch Holding Corporation shareholders received US$28 in cash per share.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under the purchase method. The results of the acquisition from the acquisition date to July 31, 2013, have been consolidated with the Bank's results and are reported in the Wealth and Insurance segment. As at March 27, 2013, the acquisition contributed $36 million of tangible assets, and $12 million of liabilities. The excess of consideration over the fair value of the acquired net assets of $650 million has been allocated to customer relationship intangibles of $149 million and goodwill of $501 million.

Sale of TD Waterhouse Institutional Services
On August 1, 2013, subsidiaries of the Bank and National Bank of Canada entered into an agreement to sell the Bank's institutional services business, known as TD Waterhouse Institutional Services. The transaction price is $250 million, subject to a price adjustment mechanism based on asset retention. The transaction is subject to the receipt of regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in calendar 2013.

Agreement with Aimia Inc. (Aimia)
On August 12, 2013, the Bank and Aimia announced that the Bank will become the primary credit card issuer for Aeroplan, a loyalty program owned by Aimia, starting on January 1, 2014. On August 26, 2013, the Bank announced that it would continue to discuss with Aimia and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) to negotiate a broad framework that could see CIBC retain cards held by their franchise banking customers, with TD to acquire the remainder. There can be no assurance that an agreement will be reached.

HOW OUR BUSINESSES PERFORMED

For management reporting purposes, the Bank's operations and activities are organized around four key business segments operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth and Insurance, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. The Bank's other activities are grouped into the Corporate segment. Effective December 1, 2011, results of the acquisition of the credit card portfolio of MBNA Canada (MBNA) are reported primarily in the Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth and Insurance segments. Integration charges and direct transaction costs relating to the acquisition of MBNA are reported in Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking. The results of TD Auto Finance Canada are reported in Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking. The results of TD Auto Finance U.S. are reported in U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking. Integration charges, direct transaction costs, and changes in fair value of contingent consideration related to the Chrysler Financial acquisition were reported in the Corporate segment.

Effective March 13, 2013, results of the acquisition of Target's U.S. credit card portfolio (Target) are reported in U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking. Effective March 27, 2013, the results of Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (Epoch) are reported in Wealth and Insurance.

Results of each business segment reflect revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities generated by the businesses in that segment. The Bank measures and evaluates the performance of each segment based on adjusted results where applicable, and for those segments the Bank notes that the measure is adjusted. Net income for the operating business segments is presented before any items of note not attributed to the operating segments. For further details, see the "How the Bank Reports" section, the "Business Focus" section in the MD&A of the Bank's 2012 Annual Report, and Note 28 to the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended October 31, 2012. For information concerning the Bank's measures of economic profit and adjusted return on common equity, which are non-GAAP financial measures, see the "How We Performed" section of this document.

Net interest income within Wholesale Banking is calculated on a taxable equivalent basis (TEB), which means that the value of non-taxable or tax-exempt income, including dividends, is adjusted to its equivalent before-tax value. Using TEB allows the Bank to measure income from all securities and loans consistently and makes for a more meaningful comparison of net interest income with similar institutions. The TEB increase to net interest income and provision for income taxes reflected in Wholesale Banking results is reversed in the Corporate segment. The TEB adjustment for the quarter was $80 million, compared with $71 million in the third quarter last year, and $77 million in the prior quarter.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking net income for the quarter on a reported basis was a record $973 million, an increase of $109 million, or 13%, compared with the third quarter last year. Adjusted net income for the quarter was a record $997 million, an increase of $108 million, or 12%, compared with the third quarter last year. The increase in adjusted earnings was primarily driven by loan and deposit volume growth, stable margins, favourable credit performance, and effective cost management, partially offset by an elevated MBNA contribution in the third quarter last year from better credit performance on acquired loans. The reported annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 49.4%, while the adjusted annualized return on common equity was 50.6%, compared with 44.1% and 45.4% respectively, in the third quarter last year.

Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking revenue is derived from personal and business banking, auto lending and credit cards. Revenue for the quarter was a record $2,821 million, an increase of $91 million, or 3%, compared with the third quarter last year. Net interest income growth was driven by portfolio volume growth, partially offset by an elevated MBNA contribution in the third quarter last year from better credit performance on acquired loans. The personal banking business generated solid lending volume growth of $8 billion, or 3%, reflecting a slowing housing market and continued consumer deleveraging. Compared with the third quarter last year, average real estate secured lending volume increased $8.2 billion, or 4%. Auto lending average volume increased $0.2 billion, or 2%, while all other personal lending average volumes decreased $0.4 billion, or 1%, largely driven by managed declines in the MBNA portfolio. Business loans and acceptances average volumes increased $5.4 billion, or 13%. Average personal deposit volumes increased $4 billion, or 3%, while average business deposit volumes increased $5.4 billion, or 8%. Margin on average earning assets was 2.83%, a 3 basis point (bps) decrease primarily due to the impact on deposit margins from the low rate environment and the MBNA credit mark release in the third quarter last year. Non-interest income increased $20 million, or 3%, primarily due to volume-related fee growth and retail sales initiatives.

PCL for the quarter was $216 million, a decrease of $72 million, or 25%, compared with the third quarter last year. Personal banking PCL was $211 million, a decrease of $61 million, or 22%, due primarily to better credit performance and low bankruptcies principally in credit cards. Business banking PCL was $5 million, a decrease of $11 million, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to higher recoveries. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume was 0.28%, a decrease of 11 bps, compared with the third quarter last year. Net impaired loans were $880 million, an increase of $17 million, or 2%, compared with the third quarter last year. Net impaired loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.29%, in line with the third quarter last year.

Reported non-interest expenses for the quarter were $1,281 million, an increase of $22 million, or 2%, compared with the third quarter last year. Adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter were $1,248 million, an increase of $24 million, or 2%, compared with the third quarter last year driven by volume growth, merit increases, and investment in initiatives to grow the business. These increases were partially offset by productivity gains.

The average full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing levels decreased by 2,925, or 9%, compared with the third quarter last year, primarily due to a transfer of FTEs to the Corporate segment. Operating FTE declined by 1% due to volume-related reductions and productivity initiatives, partially offset by increases in front line staff. The reported efficiency ratio for the quarter improved to 45.4%, compared with 46.1% in the third quarter last year, while the adjusted efficiency ratio improved to 44.2%, compared with 44.8% in the third quarter last year.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q2 2013
Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking net income for the quarter on a reported basis increased $126 million, or 15%, compared with the prior quarter. Adjusted net income for the quarter increased $120 million, or 14%, compared with the prior quarter. The increase in earnings was primarily due to three extra calendar days, lower provision for credit losses, higher volumes and margins. The reported annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 49.4%, while the adjusted annualized return on common equity was 50.6%, compared with 44.6% and 46.3% respectively, in the prior quarter.

Revenue for the quarter increased $156 million, or 6%, compared with the prior quarter, due primarily to three extra calendar days and volume growth. Compared with the prior quarter, average real estate secured lending volume increased $2.7 billion, or 1%. All other personal lending average volumes increased $0.3 billion, or 1%. Business loans and acceptances average volumes increased $1.3 billion, or 3%. Average personal deposit volumes increased $0.4 billion, while average business deposit volumes increased $2.9 billion, or 4%. Margin on average earning assets increased 3 bps primarily due to seasonal factors. Non-interest income increased $40 million, or 6%, primarily due to volume growth, three extra calendar days and retail sales initiatives.

PCL for the quarter decreased $29 million, or 12%, compared with the prior quarter. Personal banking PCL for the quarter decreased $1 million. Business banking PCL decreased $28 million due to a provision against a single client in the prior quarter and higher recoveries in the current quarter. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume was 0.28%, a decrease of 5 bps, compared with the prior quarter. Net impaired loans decreased $29 million, or 3%, compared with the prior quarter. Net impaired loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.29%, compared with 0.30% as at April 30, 2013.

Reported non-interest expenses for the quarter increased $14 million, or 1%, compared with the prior quarter. Adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter increased $22 million, or 2%, compared with the prior quarter largely due to three extra calendar days.

The average FTE staffing levels increased by 297, or 1%, compared with the prior quarter primarily due to seasonal staffing requirements. The reported efficiency ratio for the quarter improved to 45.4%, compared with 47.5% in the prior quarter, while the adjusted efficiency ratio improved to 44.2%, compared with 46.0% in the prior quarter.

Year-to-date comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking reported net income for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 was $2,740 million, an increase of $242 million, or 10%, compared with the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $2,818 million, an increase of $241 million, or 9%, compared with the same period last year. The increase in adjusted earnings was primarily driven by solid loan and deposit volume growth, favourable credit performance, and effective cost management. These increases were partially offset by an elevated MBNA contribution last year from better credit performance on acquired loans and one less calendar day. The reported annualized return on common equity was 47.2%, while the adjusted annualized return on common equity was 48.6%, compared with 43.2% and 44.6% respectively, in the same period last year.

Reported revenue was $8,209 million, an increase of $306 million, or 4%, compared with the same period last year. Adjusted revenue was $8,209 million, an increase of $270 million, or 3%, compared with the same period last year. Net interest income growth was driven by portfolio volume growth and an additional month of MBNA, partially offset by an elevated MBNA contribution last year from better credit performance on acquired loans and the impact of one less calendar day. The personal lending business generated solid lending volume growth of $9.3 billion, or 4%, reflecting a slowing housing market and continued consumer deleveraging. Compared with the same period last year, average real estate secured lending volume increased $9.3 billion, or 4%. Auto lending average volume increased $0.2 billion, or 1%, while all other personal lending average volumes remained relatively stable. Business loans and acceptances average volume increased $5.3 billion, or 13%. Average personal deposit volumes increased $7.2 billion, or 5%, while average business deposit volumes increased $5.2 billion, or 8%. Margin on average earning assets was 2.81%, a 1 bp decrease on a reported basis or a 3 bps decrease on an adjusted basis, primarily due to the impact on deposit margins from the low rate environment and the MBNA credit mark releases last year. Non-interest income increased $64 million, or 3%, primarily due to volume-related fee growth and the inclusion of an additional month of MBNA.

PCL was $705 million, a decrease of $140 million, or 17%, compared with the same period last year. Personal banking PCL was $659 million, a decrease of $139 million, or 17%, due primarily to better credit performance, enhanced collection strategies, and low bankruptcies. Business banking PCL was $46 million, a decrease of $1 million, compared with the same period last year. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume was 0.31%, a decrease of 8 bps, compared with the same period last year.

Reported non-interest expenses were $3,774 million, an increase of $129 million, or 4%, compared with the same period last year. Adjusted non-interest expenses were $3,668 million, an increase of $94 million, or 3%, compared with the same period last year. Excluding MBNA, expenses increased $49 million, or 1%, as volume growth, merit increases, and investment in initiatives to grow the business were largely offset by productivity gains.

The average FTE staffing levels decreased by 2,732, or 9%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to a transfer of FTEs to the Corporate segment. Operating FTE declined by 1% due to volume-related reductions and productivity gains. The reported efficiency ratio was 46.0%, or relatively flat, compared with 46.1% in the same period last year, while the adjusted efficiency ratio was 44.7%, or relatively flat, compared with 45.0% in the same period last year.

Business Outlook
During the third quarter, TD Canada Trust earned its 8th consecutive J.D. Power and Associates award for highest customer satisfaction levels among the Big Five Banks. We will continue to maintain our focus on delivering legendary customer service and convenience. Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking has posted very good year-to-date results driven by solid volume growth, good credit performance and effective expense management. We expect these drivers to largely hold for the fourth quarter. In the next year, we expect modest downward pressure on our margins, with small fluctuations in our quarterly margins, depending on product mix, seasonal factors and interest rate movement. Overall, we expect to deliver very good adjusted earnings growth for 2013.

As announced on July 30, 2013, the Bank took charges of $565 million ($418 million after tax) in the quarter ended July 31, 2013 to strengthen reserves for general insurance automobile claims and for claims resulting from severe weather-related events in southern Alberta and the Greater Toronto Area (referred to in this MD&A as the "additional Insurance Charges").

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Wealth and Insurance net income for the quarter was $7 million, a decrease of $353 million compared with the third quarter last year. Higher earnings from Wealth and TD Ameritrade were largely offset by the loss in the Insurance business. Wealth and Insurance net loss excluding TD Ameritrade was $62 million, a decrease of $366 million compared with the third quarter last year. The Bank's reported investment in TD Ameritrade generated net income for the quarter of $69 million, an increase of $13 million, or 23%, compared with the third quarter last year, mainly driven by higher TD Ameritrade earnings. For its third quarter ended June 30, 2013, TD Ameritrade reported net income was US$184 million, an increase of US$30 million, or 19%, compared with the third quarter last year, primarily driven by increased transaction-based revenue from higher trading volumes and increased fee-based revenue from higher asset balances. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter for Wealth and Insurance was 0.4%, compared with 20.9% in the third quarter last year.

Wealth and Insurance revenue is derived from direct investing, advice-based businesses, asset management services, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Revenue for the quarter was $590 million, a decrease of $419 million, or 42%, compared to the third quarter last year. In the Wealth business, revenue increased mainly from higher fee-based revenue from asset growth, the addition of Epoch, and improved trading volumes. In the Insurance business, revenue decreased due to additional Insurance Charges and the sale of the U.S. Insurance business.

Non-interest expenses for the quarter were $711 million, an increase of $79 million, or 13%, compared with the third quarter last year, primarily due to the addition of Epoch, higher variable expenses in the Wealth business driven by increased revenue, and increased costs to support business growth in Wealth and Insurance including employee-related costs, partially offset by decreased expenses resulting from the sale of the U.S. Insurance business.

Assets under administration of $279 billion as at July 31, 2013, increased $30 billion, or 12%, compared with July 31, 2012. Assets under management of $246 billion as at July 31, 2013 increased $42 billion, or 21%, compared with July 31, 2012. The increase in assets under administration was mainly driven by net new client assets and an increase in the market value of assets. The increase in assets under management was mainly driven by the addition of $29 billion of Epoch assets under management, net new client assets, and an increase in the market value of assets.

Gross originated insurance premiums were $1,049 million, an increase of $60 million, or 6%, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to organic business growth.

The average FTE staffing levels decreased by 320, or 3%, compared to the third quarter last year, primarily due to the sale of the U.S. Insurance business, partially offset by an increase in staffing from business growth. The efficiency ratio for the current quarter was 120.5% due to additional Insurance Charges, compared with 62.6% in the third quarter last year.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q2 2013
Wealth and Insurance net income for the quarter decreased $357 million compared with the prior quarter. Higher earnings from Wealth and TD Ameritrade were largely offset by the loss in the Insurance business. Wealth and Insurance net income excluding TD Ameritrade decreased $373 million, compared with the prior quarter. The Bank's reported investment in TD Ameritrade reflected an increase in net income of $16 million, or 30%, compared with the prior quarter, mainly driven by higher TD Ameritrade earnings. For its third quarter ended June 30, 2013, TD Ameritrade reported net income increased US$40 million, or 28%, compared with the prior quarter mainly driven by increased transaction-based revenue from higher trading volumes. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 0.4%, compared with 25.2% in the prior quarter.

Revenue for the quarter decreased $501 million, or 46%, compared with the prior quarter. In the Wealth business, revenue increased mainly due to the addition of a full quarter of Epoch and higher fee-based revenue from asset growth. In the Insurance business, revenue decreased due to additional Insurance Charges.

Non-interest expenses for the quarter remained relatively flat compared to the prior quarter.

Assets under administration of $279 billion as at July 31, 2013 increased by $4 billion, or 1%, compared with April 30, 2013. Assets under management of $246 billion as at July 31, 2013 decreased by $1 billion, compared with April 30, 2013. Assets were relatively flat compared to the prior quarter as increases in net new client assets were offset by decreases in the market value of assets.

Gross originated insurance premiums increased $126 million, or 14%, compared with the prior quarter due largely to seasonality.

The average FTE staffing levels for the current quarter decreased by 90 compared with the prior quarter. The efficiency ratio for the current quarter was 120.5% due to additional Insurance Charges, compared with 65.1% in the prior quarter.

Year-to-date comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Wealth and Insurance net income for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 was $748 million, a decrease of $326 million, or 30%, compared with the same period last year, reflecting lower earnings in the Insurance business, partially offset by higher earnings in Wealth and TD Ameritrade. Wealth and Insurance net income excluding TD Ameritrade was $579 million, a decrease of $337 million, or 37%, compared with the same period last year. The Bank's reported investment in TD Ameritrade generated net income of $169 million, an increase of $11 million, or 7%, compared with the same period last year, mainly driven by higher TD Ameritrade earnings. For its nine months ended June 30, 2013, TD Ameritrade reported net income was US$474 million, an increase of US$32 million, or 7%, compared with the same period last year, primarily driven by increased fee-based revenue from higher asset balances and increased transaction-based revenue from higher trading volumes and lower expenses, partially offset by tax-related items. Wealth and Insurance's annualized return on common equity was 16.6% compared with 21.5% in the same period last year.

Revenue was $2,758 million, a decrease of $298 million, or 10%, compared to the same period last year. In the Wealth business, revenue increased mainly from higher fee-based revenue from asset growth and the addition of Epoch. In the Insurance business, revenue decreased due to additional Insurance Charges, and the sale of the U.S. Insurance business, partially offset by premium volume growth.

Non-interest expenses were $2,091 million, an increase of $167 million, or 9%, compared with the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher variable expenses in the Wealth business driven by increased revenue, the addition of Epoch including integration costs, and increased costs to support business growth in Wealth and Insurance including employee related costs, partially offset by decreased expenses resulting from the sale of the U.S. Insurance business.

Gross originated insurance premiums were $2,779 million, an increase of $150 million, or 6%, compared with the same period last year primarily due to organic business growth.

The average FTE staffing levels decreased by 297, or 2%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to the sale of the U.S. Insurance business. The efficiency ratio was 75.8% due to additional Insurance Charges, compared with 63.0% in the same period last year.

Business Outlook
Our Wealth business continues to experience good momentum from net new asset growth. We are focused on enhancing client experience and managing expenses prudently, and the business remains on track to deliver strong results for the year as long as the capital markets remain healthy.

As we announced on July 30, 2013, we expect a modest decline in earnings in our Insurance business in the medium term, from the normalized 2012 level of $600 million. While we continue to monitor developments in the insurance industry, we believe, despite these challenges, the Insurance business has good long-term growth prospects.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking reported and adjusted net income, in Canadian dollar terms, for the quarter was $445 million, an increase of $161 million, or 57%, on a reported basis, and an increase of $84 million, or 23%, on an adjusted basis, compared with the third quarter last year. In U.S. dollar terms, reported and adjusted net income for the quarter was US$432 million, an increase of US$153 million, or 55%, on a reported basis, and an increase of US$77 million, or 22%, on an adjusted basis compared with the third quarter last year. Results include the Bank's share of Target credit card earnings subsequent to the acquisition of approximately US$5.6 billion of credit card receivables in the second quarter of this year. Revenue and expenses related to Target are reported on a gross basis on the income statement and non-interest expenses include the Bank's expenses related to the business, and amounts due to Target under the credit card program agreement. The increase in earnings was primarily due to strong loan growth, higher gains on sales of securities, including the sale of a portion of the non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO) portfolio, and a reduction in litigation expenses, partially offset by lower margins. The reported and adjusted annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 9.1%, compared with 6.4% on a reported basis and 8.1% on an adjusted basis in the third quarter last year.

U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking revenue is derived from personal banking, business banking, investments, auto lending, and credit cards. In U.S. dollar terms, revenue for the quarter was US$1,909 million, an increase of US$409 million, or 27%, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to the inclusion of revenue from the Target asset acquisition, strong organic loan and deposit growth and higher gains on sales of securities, partially offset by lower margins and acquired loan accretion. Gains on sales of securities and debt securities classified as loans were US$118 million for the quarter, an increase of US$95 million compared to the third quarter last year. Excluding Target, average loans increased US$11 billion, or 12%, compared with the third quarter last year, with an 18% increase in personal loans and a 7% increase in business loans. Average deposits increased US$18 billion, or 11%, compared with the third quarter last year driven by 9% growth in personal deposit volume, 5% growth in business deposit volume, and 18% growth in TD Ameritrade deposit volume. Margin on average earning assets was 3.80%, a 21 bps increase compared with the third quarter last year due to the impact of a full quarter of Target, partially offset by core margin compression.

PCL for the quarter was US$217 million, an increase of US$44 million, or 25%, compared with the third quarter last year. Personal banking PCL was US$204 million, an increase of US$100 million, or 96%, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to Target-related PCL and increased provisions in auto loans. Business banking PCL was US$24 million, a decrease of US$42 million, or 64%, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to improved credit quality. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume for loans excluding debt securities classified as loans was 0.88%, an increase of 10 bps, compared with the third quarter last year reflecting the addition of Target-related PCL. Net impaired loans, excluding acquired credit-impaired loans and debt securities classified as loans, as a percentage of total loans were 1.3%, flat compared with July 31, 2012. Net impaired debt securities classified as loans were US$1,033 million, a decrease of US$264 million, or 20%, compared with the third quarter last year, primarily resulting from sales and the continued runoff of these securities.

Reported non-interest expenses for the quarter were US$1,170 million, an increase of US$129 million, or 12%, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to increased expenses related to Target and investments in growth initiatives, offset by lower litigation expenses and productivity gains. Adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter were US$1,170 million, an increase of US$255 million, or 28%, compared with the third quarter last year primarily due to increased expenses related to Target and investments in growth initiatives, partially offset by productivity gains.

The average FTE staffing levels decreased by 161, as planned declines in the store network and TD Auto Finance U.S. were partially offset by increases related to investments in growth initiatives. The reported efficiency ratio for the quarter improved to 61.3%, compared with 69.3% in the third quarter last year, while the adjusted efficiency ratio was 61.3%, or relatively flat, compared with 60.9% in the third quarter last year.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q2 2013
U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking reported and adjusted net income, in Canadian dollar terms, for the quarter increased $47 million, or 12%, compared with the prior quarter. In U.S. dollar terms, reported and adjusted net income for the quarter increased US$40 million, or 10%, compared with the prior quarter. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 9.1%, compared with 8.6% in the prior quarter.

In U.S. dollar terms, revenue for the quarter increased US$202 million, or 12%, compared with the prior quarter primarily due to the full quarter impact of the Target acquisition, strong organic loan and deposit growth, and higher gains on sales of securities, including the sale of a portion of the non-agency CMO portfolio, partially offset by lower margins. Gains on sales of securities and debt securities classified as loans increased US$38 million compared to the prior quarter. Excluding Target, average loans increased US$2 billion, or 2%, compared with the prior quarter, with a 3% increase in personal loans and a 2% increase in business loans. Average deposits increased US$5 billion, or 3%, compared with the prior quarter. Margin on average earning assets increased by 13 bps to 3.80%, compared with the prior quarter due to the impact of a full quarter of Target, partially offset by core margin compression.

Total PCL for the quarter increased US$24 million, or 12%, compared with the prior quarter. Personal banking PCL increased US$58 million, or 40%, from the prior quarter primarily due to the full quarter impact of the Target acquisition and increased provisions in auto loans. Business banking PCL decreased US$20 million, or 45%, primarily due to improved credit quality. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume for loans excluding debt securities classified as loans was 0.88%, an increase of 13 bps, compared with the prior quarter. Net impaired loans, excluding acquired credit-impaired loans and debt securities classified as loans, as a percentage of total loans were 1.3%, compared with 1.2% as at April 30, 2013. Net impaired debt securities classified as loans were US$1,033 million, a decrease of US$219 million, or 17%, compared with the prior quarter, primarily resulting from sales and continued runoff of these securities.

Reported and adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter increased US$118 million, or 11%, compared with the prior quarter primarily due to increased expenses related to a full quarter of Target expenses and the timing of planned initiatives.

The average FTE staffing levels increased by 143 compared with the prior quarter due primarily to seasonal increases, and investments in growth initiatives, partially offset by planned declines in the store network and TD Auto Finance U.S. The reported and adjusted efficiency ratio for the quarter was 61.3%, or relatively flat, compared with 61.7% in the prior quarter.

Year-to-date comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking net income, in Canadian dollar terms, for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 was $1,158 million on a reported basis, an increase of $346 million, or 43%, and $1,228 million on an adjusted basis, an increase of $159 million, or 15%, compared with the same period last year. In U.S. dollar terms, reported net income was US$1,140 million, an increase of US$338 million, or 42%, and adjusted net income was US$1,211 million, an increase of US$153 million, or 14%. The increase in earnings was driven by loan growth, higher gains on sales of securities, and a reduction in litigation expenses, which more than offset the lower margins. The reported and adjusted annualized return on common equity were 8.3% and 8.8%, respectively, compared with 6.1% and 8.1%, respectively, in the same period last year.

In U.S. dollar terms, revenue was US$5,155 million, an increase of US$593 million, or 13%, compared with the same period last year primarily due to strong organic loan and deposit growth, gains on sales of securities, and the inclusion of the Target acquisition, partially offset by lower net interest margins. Gains on sales of securities and debt securities classified as loans were US$280 million year to date, an increase of US$172 million over the same period last year. Excluding Target, average loans increased US$12 billion, or 14%, compared with the same period last year, with a 21% increase in personal loans and a 10% increase in business loans. Average deposits increased US$16 billion, or 10%, compared with the same period last year driven by 9% growth in personal deposit volume, 5% growth in business deposit volume and 14% growth in TD Ameritrade deposit volume. Margin on average earning assets decreased by 7 bps to 3.58%, compared with the same period last year primarily due to continued pressure on margins and the impact of security sales, partially offset by the impact of Target.

Total PCL was US$587 million, an increase of US$66 million, or 13%, compared with the same period last year. Personal banking PCL was US$462 million, an increase of US$199 million, or 76%, from the same period last year due primarily to provisions for credit card loans acquired from Target and increased provisions in auto loans. Business banking PCL was US$130 million, a decrease of US$119 million, or 48%, from the same period last year reflecting improved credit quality in commercial loans. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume for loans excluding debt securities classified as loans was 0.76%, a decrease of 6 bps, compared with the same period last year.

Reported non-interest expenses were US$3,223 million, an increase of US$57 million, or 2%, compared with the same period last year. Adjusted non-interest expenses were US$3,125 million, an increase of US$381 million, or 14%, compared with the same period last year due primarily to increased expenses related to the Target asset acquisition, new stores and other planned initiatives.

The average FTE staffing levels decreased by 38 reflecting planned declines in the store network and TD Auto Finance U.S. The reported efficiency ratio improved to 62.5%, compared with 69.4% in the same period last year, while the adjusted efficiency ratio worsened to 60.7%, compared with 60.2% in the same period last year.

Business Outlook
We will continue to build on our strength of industry-leading convenience banking, providing superior customer service through efficient, local decision-making and evolving the product offering to our customers, which should contribute to continued good growth in loans and deposits. Given the elevated levels of gains on sales of securities and debt securities classified as loans taken in the current quarter and reduced unrealized gains in the portfolio as a result of higher interest rates, next quarter we expect lower securities gains than the range we previously targeted of $60-$80 million per quarter. We expect our margins, excluding Target and accretion fluctuation, to stabilize and improve from current levels as the increase in long term rates helps improve our asset yields. Improvements in the U.S. housing market and overall U.S. economy have led to more benign credit conditions compared to prior years which we believe will continue in the foreseeable future. There continue to be a number of regulatory and legislative developments (including the Durbin Amendment) that we are monitoring and which may have implications for us. Finally, excluding any costs added by acquisitions, the rate of organic expense growth in U.S. dollar terms is expected to be lower than last year due to productivity improvements.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Wholesale Banking net income for the quarter was $147 million, a decrease of $33 million, or 18%, compared with the third quarter last year. The decrease in earnings was primarily due to lower trading-related revenue, partially offset by lower non-interest expenses. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 14.3%, compared with 16.7% in the third quarter last year.

Wholesale Banking revenue is derived primarily from capital markets services and corporate lending. The capital markets businesses generate revenue from advisory, underwriting, trading, facilitation, and trade execution services. Revenue for the quarter was $563 million, a decrease of $75 million, or 12%, compared with the third quarter last year. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower fixed income and credit trading and lower equity trading as the third quarter last year included gains recognized on trading positions that were previously considered impaired. This decrease was partially offset by higher loan fees compared with the third quarter last year.

PCL for the quarter was $23 million, an increase of $2 million, compared with the third quarter last year. PCL in the current quarter consisted of the accrual cost of credit protection and a specific credit provision in the corporate lending and investment portfolio.

Non-interest expenses for the quarter were $351 million, a decrease of $55 million, or 14%, compared with the third quarter last year due to lower variable compensation commensurate with revenue mix and lower legal provisions.

Risk-weighted assets were $46 billion as at July 31, 2013, a decrease of $2 billion, or 4% compared with July 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily related to the reduction in exposures, partially offset by the implementation of the Basel III regulatory framework.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q2 2013
Wholesale Banking net income for the quarter decreased by $73 million, or 33%, compared with the prior quarter. The decrease was largely due to lower trading-related revenue, decreased gains in the investment portfolio and higher PCL, partially offset by lower non-interest expenses. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 14.3%, compared with 20.9% in the prior quarter.

Revenue for the quarter decreased $80 million, or 12%, primarily due to lower trading revenue in fixed income, currency and credit and lower gains in the investment portfolio. Fixed Income, currency and credit trading were lower due to reduced client flows. This was partially offset by higher loan fees and credit originations.

PCL for the quarter was $23 million, an increase of $20 million, compared with the prior quarter. PCL in the current quarter consisted of the accrual cost of credit protection and specific credit provision in the corporate lending and investment portfolio. PCL in the prior quarter primarily reflected the accrual cost of credit protection.

Non-interest expenses for the quarter decreased by $24 million, or 6%, compared with the prior quarter, due to lower variable compensation commensurate with revenue.

Risk-weighted assets as at July 31, 2013 decreased $3 billion, or 6%, compared with April 30, 2013. The decrease was primarily related to the reduction in exposures.

Year-to-date comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Wholesale Banking net income for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 was $526 million, a decrease of $45 million, or 8%, compared with the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenue and a higher effective tax rate, partially offset by lower non-interest expenses and PCL. The annualized return on common equity was 16.7%, compared to 18.3% in the same period last year.

Revenue was $1,805 million, a decrease of $124 million, or 6%, compared with the same period last year. The decrease was largely attributable to lower fixed income, and credit trading due to reduced capital markets activity. Equity trading was lower compared to the prior year, which included gains recognized on trading positions that were previously considered impaired. Investment Banking revenue was lower primarily due to reduced mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and underwriting fees, partially offset by higher credit origination.

PCL was $21 million, a decrease of $18 million, or 46%, compared with the same period last year primarily due to recoveries in the corporate lending portfolio in the current year.

Non-interest expenses were $1,119 million, a decrease of $77 million, or 6%, compared with the same period last year largely due to reduced variable compensation commensurate with reduced revenue and lower operating expenses.

Business Outlook
We are encouraged by the gradual improvement in capital markets and the economy, but a combination of fiscal challenges in Europe and the U.S., slower commodity markets and the impact of regulatory reform will affect trading conditions in the medium term. The recent Federal Reserve announcement in regards to the central bank's bond buying program has created volatility in the markets. The instability in the macro-economic environment impacts overall corporate and investor activities; however, we expect that our strong franchise businesses will continue to deliver solid results. We continue to stay focused on serving our clients, being a valued counterparty, growing our franchise, managing our risks and reducing expenses for the remainder of 2013.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Corporate segment's reported net loss for the quarter was $45 million, compared with a reported net income of $15 million in the third quarter last year. Adjusted net loss was $8 million, compared with an adjusted net income of $30 million in the third quarter last year. The loss was due to higher net corporate expenses driven by increased pension and strategic initiative costs, partially offset by favourable Other items. The increased income from Other items was largely due to the reduction of allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses relating to the Canadian loan portfolio.

Quarterly comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q2 2013
Corporate segment's reported net loss for the quarter was $45 million, compared with a reported net loss of $106 million in the prior quarter. Adjusted net loss was $8 million, compared with an adjusted net loss of $26 million in the prior quarter. The lower loss was due to favourable Other items including higher gains in treasury and other hedging activities, partially offset by unfavourable tax items.

Year-to-date comparison - Q3 2013 vs. Q3 2012
Corporate segment's reported net loss for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 was $132 million, compared with a reported net loss of $81 million in the same period last year. Adjusted net income for the nine months ended July 31, 2013 was $17 million, compared to $27 million in the same period last year. The decline was largely due to higher net corporate expenses, driven by increased pension and strategic initiative costs which was largely offset by the reduction of allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses relating to the Canadian loan portfolio and positive tax results.

Business Outlook
In line with historical seasonality, we expect Corporate segment expenses to be somewhat elevated in the fourth quarter of this year as compared to the current quarter.

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Quarterly Earnings Conference Call
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Annual Meeting
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