PARAMUS, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCBK) (the "Company"), the holding company for Hudson City Savings Bank (the "Bank"), reported today net income of $47.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 as compared to a net loss of $360.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share amounted to $0.10 for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to a net loss per share of $0.73 for the fourth quarter of 2011. The net loss in the fourth quarter of 2011 was due to the extinguishment of $4.3 billion of borrowings which resulted in an after-tax charge of $416.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company reported net income of $249.1 million as compared to a net loss of $736.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share was $0.50 for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to a net loss per share of $1.49 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The net loss for 2011 was driven by the results of a restructuring of the Company's balance sheet in the first quarter of 2011 (the "Restructuring Transaction") as well as the extinguishment of $4.3 billion of borrowings in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The Company also reported today that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable on February 28, 2013 to shareholders of record on February 11, 2013.

Financial highlights for the fourth quarter of 2012 are as follows:


    --  Our interest rate spread and net interest margin were 1.75% and 1.97%,
        respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 1.51% and
        1.73%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2011.  For the linked
        third quarter of 2012, our interest rate spread and net interest margin
        were 1.80% and 2.02%, respectively.  The interest rate spread and net
        interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2011 were adversely affected
        by elevated levels of liquidity which were used to extinguish $4.3
        billion of borrowings in the fourth quarter of 2011.
    --  The provision for loan losses was $25.0 million for both the fourth
        quarter of 2012 and 2011.  Net charge-offs decreased to $14.2 million
        for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $20.0 million for the
        fourth quarter of 2011.  The increase in our provision for loan losses
        from $20.0 million for the linked third quarter of 2012 is primarily due
        to the loss exposure related to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
    --  Total assets decreased 10.5% to $40.60 billion at December 31, 2012 from
        $45.36 billion at December 31, 2011, primarily due to repayments of
        mortgage-related assets.
    --  Total deposits decreased $2.03 billion, or 8.0%, to $23.48 billion at
        December 31, 2012 from $25.51 billion at December 31, 2011 due to
        planned reductions in deposit rates to curtail deposit growth during
        this time of limited investment opportunities.
    --  Borrowings decreased $2.90 billion, or 19.2%, to $12.18 billion at
        December 31, 2012 from $15.08 billion at December 31, 2011 due to the
        maturities of short-term borrowings.
    --  The Bank's Tier 1 leverage capital ratio increased to 10.09% at December
        31, 2012 as compared to 8.83% at December 31, 2011.
    --  As previously announced, on August 27, 2012, the Company entered into a
        definitive agreement with M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T) and Wilmington
        Trust Corporation ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T,
        providing for the merger of the Company with and into Merger Sub (the
        "Merger"), with Merger Sub as the surviving entity. As part of the
        Merger, the Bank will merge with and into Manufacturers and Traders
        Trust Company.  In connection with the Merger, M&T has filed a
        registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange
        Commission (the "SEC") that includes a joint proxy statement of the
        Company and M&T and a prospectus of M&T, as well as other relevant
        documents concerning the Merger. On January 9, 2013, M&T filed Amendment
        No. 1 to the Form S-4. The Registration Statement is subject to
        completion and has not yet become effective. The Merger is subject to
        shareholder and regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other
        customary conditions.  The Company anticipates that the closing of the
        Merger will take place in the second quarter of 2013.

Ronald E. Hermance, Jr., the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, "Net income for the fourth quarter was $47.9 million or $0.10 per diluted share. The decrease in net income from the linked third quarter is due to the continuing reduction in the size of the balance sheet as investment alternatives remain scarce in the current interest rate environment. In addition, we suspended the execution of the initiatives that were outlined in our 2012 Strategic Plan as we move towards completion of our merger with M&T."

Mr. Hermance continued, "In the days following Hurricane Sandy, we identified our mortgage loans that were in the areas most affected by the storm. We performed property inspections on these homes and evaluated the potential impact to the collateral, taking into account flood insurance coverage and land values. We estimate that our loss exposure to these loans is less than $6.0 million. As a result we increased our loan loss provision to $25.0 million during the fourth quarter as compared to $20.0 million for the linked third quarter. As we reported to you previously, we were fortunate to have only one branch significantly damaged by Hurricane Sandy. That branch, in the Midland Beach section of Staten Island, has since reopened. Most importantly, we continue to work with our customers to help them, and their communities, recover. "

Statement of Financial Condition Summary

Total assets decreased $4.76 billion, or 10.5%, to $40.60 billion at December 31, 2012 from $45.36 billion at December 31, 2011. The decrease in total assets reflected a $2.27 billion decrease in total mortgage-backed securities, a $2.25 billion decrease in net loans and a $154.1 million decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock.

Net loans amounted to $26.89 billion at December 31, 2012 as compared to $29.14 billion at December 31, 2011. During 2012, our loan production (origination and purchases) amounted to $5.06 billion as compared to $5.27 billion for 2011. Loan production was offset by principal repayments of $7.13 billion in 2012, as compared to principal repayments of $6.71 billion in 2011. Loan production declined during 2012 which reflects our low appetite for adding long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans in the current low market interest rate environment. The decrease in net loans was also due to continued elevated levels of refinancing activity caused by low market interest rates.

Total mortgage-backed securities decreased $2.27 billion to $11.02 billion at December 31, 2012 from $13.29 billion at December 31, 2011. The decrease in mortgage-backed securities reflected repayments of $3.69 billion, partially offset by purchases of $1.47 billion of mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities ("GSEs").

Total liabilities decreased $4.90 billion, or 12.0%, to $35.90 billion at December 31, 2012 from $40.80 billion at December 31, 2011. The decrease in total liabilities primarily reflected a $2.90 billion decrease in borrowed funds and a decrease in total deposits of $2.03 billion. Borrowings amounted to $12.18 billion at December 31, 2012 as compared to $15.08 billion at December 31, 2011. The decrease in borrowed funds is a result of the maturity of short-term borrowings during 2012 and the continuation of our strategy of allowing the balance sheet to deleverage as the borrowings mature. The decrease in deposits is primarily due to planned reductions in our deposit rates to curtail deposit growth at this time of limited investment opportunities.

Total shareholders' equity increased $139.4 million to $4.70 billion at December 31, 2012 from $4.56 billion at December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to net income of $249.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $30.3 million. The increase was partially offset by cash dividends paid to common shareholders of $158.8 million. At December 31, 2012, our consolidated shareholders' equity to asset ratio was 11.59% and our tangible book value per share was $9.16.

Accumulated other comprehensive income amounted to $70.0 million at December 31, 2012 and included a $122.5 million after-tax net unrealized gain on securities available for sale ($207.2 million pre-tax) partially offset by a $52.5 million after-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the funded status of our employee benefit plans. Accumulated other comprehensive income amounted to $39.7 million at December 31, 2011 and included an $89.3 million after-tax net unrealized gain on securities available for sale ($150.9 million pre-tax) partially offset by a $49.6 million after-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the funded status of our employee benefit plans.

Statement of Income Summary

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FOMC") noted that economic activity and employment have continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months, apart from weather-related disruptions, although the unemployment rate remains elevated. The FOMC noted that while the housing sector and household spending continue to show signs of improvement, growth in business fixed investment has slowed. The national unemployment rate was 7.8% in December 2012, a decline from an 8.5% unemployment rate in December 2011. The FOMC decided to maintain the overnight lending rate at zero to 0.25% during the fourth quarter of 2012 and stated that exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate will be appropriate at least as long as the unemployment rate remains above 6.5%. Previously, the FOMC stated that these levels for the federal funds rate are likely to be warranted at least through mid-2015. As a result, market interest rates have remained at low levels, and consequently, the yields on our mortgage-related assets have continued to decrease during 2012.

The FOMC decided to expand its accommodative monetary policy by purchasing an additional $40.0 billion of agency mortgage-backed securities per month to ensure that inflation is at the rate most consistent with its dual mandate regarding both inflation and unemployment. In addition, during 2013 the Federal Reserve will purchase longer-term Treasury securities initially at a pace of $45.0 billion per month. This follows the completion of "Operation Twist" at the end of 2012. These programs will continue to put downward pressure on longer-term interest rates.

Net interest income decreased $14.7 million, or 7.1%, to $192.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $207.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in net interest income reflects the overall decrease in the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Our interest rate spread increased slightly to 1.75% for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 1.51% for the fourth quarter of 2011. Our net interest margin was 1.97% for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 1.73% for the fourth quarter of 2011.

Net interest income decreased $127.0 million, or 12.9%, to $853.9 million for 2012 as compared to $980.9 million for 2011. Our interest rate spread increased 18 basis points to 1.85% for 2012 as compared to 1.67% for 2011. Our net interest margin increased 17 basis points to 2.06% for 2012 as compared to 1.89% for 2011. The increase in our interest rate spread and net interest margin for 2012 is primarily due to the effects of the extinguishment of $4.3 billion of borrowings during the fourth quarter of 2011 as well as the Restructuring Transaction.

The Restructuring Transaction resulted in the extinguishment of $12.5 billion of structured putable borrowings with an average cost of 3.56%. The extinguishment of borrowings was funded by the sale of $8.66 billion of securities and new short-term borrowings of $5.0 billion. The Restructuring Transaction reduced after-tax earnings by $649.3 million. In addition to the Restructuring Transaction, we extinguished $4.3 billion of structured borrowings during the fourth quarter of 2011 using cash proceeds from the calls of investment securities and repayments on mortgage-related assets (the Restructuring Transaction and the extinguishment of debt in the fourth quarter of 2011 are collectively referred to as the "Transactions").

Total interest and dividend income for the fourth quarter of 2012 decreased $84.6 million, or 17.9%, to $388.2 million from $472.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in total interest and dividend income was primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of total interest-earning assets of $8.52 billion, or 17.7%, to $39.71 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $48.23 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011. The annualized weighted-average yield on total interest-earning assets was 3.91% for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 3.92% for the fourth quarter in 2011. The decrease in the average balance of total interest-earning assets was due primarily to the effects of the debt extinguishments in the fourth quarter of 2011 and repayments of mortgage-related assets during 2012 due to the low interest rate environment.

Total interest and dividend income for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased $494.6 million, or 22.8%, to $1.67 billion from $2.17 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in total interest and dividend income was primarily due to a $10.37 billion or 20.0% decrease in the average balance of total interest-earning assets to $41.43 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $51.80 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in total interest and dividend income was also due to a decrease of 14 basis points in the weighted-average yield on total interest-earning assets to 4.04% for 2012 from 4.18% for 2011. The decrease in the average balance of total interest-earning assets was due primarily to the effects of the Transactions and elevated levels of repayments of mortgage-related assets during 2012 due to the low interest rate environment.

Interest on first mortgage loans decreased $44.2 million, or 12.5%, to $309.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $354.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. This was primarily due to a $2.23 billion decrease in the average balance of first mortgage loans to $27.01 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $29.24 billion for the same quarter in 2011. The decrease in interest income on mortgage loans was also due to a 25 basis point decrease in the annualized weighted-average yield to 4.59% for the fourth quarter of 2012 from 4.84% for the fourth quarter of 2011.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, interest on first mortgage loans decreased $183.4 million, or 12.3%, to $1.31 billion from $1.49 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. This was primarily due to a $2.04 billion decrease in the average balance of first mortgage loans to $27.68 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $29.72 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in interest income on mortgage loans was also due to a 29 basis point decrease in the weighted-average yield to 4.73% for the year ended December 31, 2012 from 5.02% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The decreases in the average yields earned during the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2012 were due to lower market interest rates on mortgage products and also due to the continued mortgage refinancing activity. Refinancing activity, which resulted in continued elevated levels of loan repayments, also caused the average balance of our first mortgage loans to decline for those same periods as our loan production decreased reflecting our low appetite for adding long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans in the current low interest rate environment.

Interest on mortgage-backed securities decreased $30.4 million to $67.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $97.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. This decrease was due primarily to a $2.44 billion decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities to $11.24 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $13.68 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities was due primarily to elevated levels of principal repayments in the current low interest rate environment. The decrease in interest on mortgage-backed securities was also due to a 46 basis point decrease in the annualized weighted-average yield to 2.40% for the fourth quarter of 2012 from 2.86% for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in the weighted-average yield is a result of principal repayments on securities that have higher yields than the existing portfolio as well as the re-pricing of variable rate mortgage-backed securities in this continued low interest rate environment.

Interest on mortgage-backed securities decreased $200.6 million to $314.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $514.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was due primarily to a $4.27 billion decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities to $12.03 billion for 2012 from $16.30 billion for 2011. The decrease in interest income on mortgage-backed securities was also due to a 55 basis point decrease in the weighted-average yield to 2.61% for 2012 from 3.16% for 2011. The decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities was due primarily to the effects of the Restructuring Transaction. The decrease in the weighted-average yield is a result of principal repayments on securities that have higher yields than the existing portfolio as well as the re-pricing of variable rate mortgage-backed securities in this continued low interest rate environment.

Interest on investment securities decreased $4.2 million to $3.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $7.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. This decrease was due primarily to a $441.7 million decrease in the average balance of investment securities to $452.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $894.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. In addition, the average yield of investment securities decreased 63 basis points to 2.61% for the fourth quarter of 2012 from 3.24% for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in the average balance is due primarily to calls of $1.10 billion of investment securities during the fourth quarter of 2011.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, interest on investment securities decreased $89.5 million to $11.6 million from $101.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was due primarily to a $2.59 billion decrease in the average balance of investment securities to $429.5 million for 2012 from $3.02 billion for 2011. The decrease in the average balance is due primarily to calls of $3.40 billion of investment securities during 2011. In addition, the average yield of investment securities decreased 64 basis points to 2.71% for 2012 from 3.35% for 2011. The decrease in the average yield earned reflects current market interest rates.

Dividends on FHLB stock decreased $2.9 million, or 38.7%, to $4.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $7.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. This decrease was due primarily to a $305.4 million decrease in the average balance of FHLB stock to $372.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $677.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. The effect of the decrease was partially offset by a 48 basis point increase in the average dividend yield earned to 4.93% for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 4.45% for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in the average balance of FHLB stock was primarily due to mandatory redemptions of stock due to a decrease in the amount of borrowings outstanding with the FHLB.

Dividends on FHLB stock decreased $15.3 million, or 39.4%, to $23.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $38.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to a $344.7 million decrease in the average balance of FHLB stock to $425.6 million for 2012 from $770.3 million for 2011. The effect of the decrease was partially offset by a 48 basis point increase in the average dividend yield earned to 5.52% for 2012 as compared to 5.04% for 2011.

Interest on Federal funds and other overnight deposits sold amounted to $243,000 for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $2.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. The average balance of Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits amounted to $386.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $3.44 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011. The yield earned on Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits was 0.25% for the 2012 fourth quarter and 0.28% for the 2011 fourth quarter.

Interest on Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits amounted to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The average balance of Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits amounted to $591.1 million for 2012 as compared to $1.67 billion for 2011. The yield earned on Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits was 0.24% for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 0.26% for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in the average balance of Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits is primarily a result of the timing of the Transactions.

Total interest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 decreased $70.0 million, or 26.3%, to $195.9 million from $265.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was primarily due to an $8.24 billion, or 18.8%, decrease in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities to $35.59 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 as compared to $43.83 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease was also due to 25 basis point decrease in the annualized weighted-average cost of total interest-bearing liabilities to 2.16% for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 from 2.41% for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities was due primarily to a $6.49 billion decrease in the average balance of borrowings and a $1.75 billion decrease in the average balance of total deposits.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, total interest expense decreased $367.6 million, or 31.0%, to $819.1 million from $1.19 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was primarily due to a $9.94 billion, or 21.0%, decrease in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities to $37.40 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $47.34 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was also due to a 32 basis point decrease in the weighted-average cost of total interest-bearing liabilities to 2.19% for the year ended December 31, 2012 from 2.51% for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities was due primarily to an $8.93 billion decrease in the average balance of borrowings and a $1.02 billion decrease in the average balance of deposits.

Interest expense on deposits decreased $26.1 million, or 33.3%, to $52.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $78.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. This decrease is due primarily to a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits of 35 basis points to 0.90% for the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1.25% for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease is also due to a $1.75 billion decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits to $23.07 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $24.82 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, interest expense on deposits decreased $89.8 million, or 27.3%, to $238.7 million from $328.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease is due primarily to a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits of 32 basis points to 1.00% for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to 1.32% for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease is also due to a $1.02 billion decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits to $23.84 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $24.86 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The decrease in the average cost of deposits for 2012 reflected lower market interest rates and our decision to maintain lower deposit rates to slow deposit growth. At December 31, 2012, time deposits scheduled to mature within one year totaled $7.64 billion with an average cost of 0.89%. These time deposits are scheduled to mature as follows: $3.12 billion with an average cost of 0.78% in the first quarter of 2013, $1.93 billion with an average cost of 0.90% in the second quarter of 2013, $1.17 billion with an average cost of 0.94% in the third quarter of 2013 and $1.42 billion with an average cost of 1.06% in the fourth quarter of 2013. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of these time deposits will remain with us as renewed time deposits or as transfers to other deposit products at the prevailing rate.

Interest expense on borrowed funds decreased $43.9 million to $143.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $187.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. This decrease was due to a $6.49 billion decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds to $12.52 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012 from $19.01 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011. This decrease was partially offset by a 57 basis point increase in the annualized weighted-average cost of borrowed funds to 4.49% for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 3.92% for the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds was primarily due to the effects of the debt extinguishments in the fourth quarter of 2011 as well as $3.45 billion of borrowings that matured during 2012. The increase in the weighted-average cost of borrowed funds was due to the maturity of short-term borrowings that were used to fund a portion of the debt extinguishments in the Restructuring Transaction.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, interest expense on borrowed funds decreased $277.8 million to $580.4 million from $858.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was due to an $8.91 billion decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds to $13.57 billion for 2012 from $22.48 billion for 2011. This decrease was partially offset by a 46 basis point increase in the weighted-average cost of borrowed funds to 4.28% for 2012 as compared to 3.82% for 2011. The decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds is primarily due to the effects of the Transactions. The increase in the weighted-average cost of borrowed funds was due to the maturity of lower cost short-term borrowings that were used to fund a portion of the debt extinguishments in the Restructuring Transaction.

Borrowings amounted to $12.18 billion at December 31, 2012 with an average cost of 4.59%. There are no scheduled maturities for 2013.

The provision for loan losses amounted to $25.0 million for both the quarter ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. The increase in our provision for loan losses during the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the linked third quarter of 2012 was due primarily to the loss exposure on our loan portfolio as a result of Hurricane Sandy and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the amount of non-performing loans. We estimate that our loss exposure to these loans is less than $6.0 million.

Non-performing loans, defined as non-accruing loans and accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more, amounted to $1.16 billion at December 31, 2012 compared with $1.02 billion at December 31, 2011 and $1.14 billion at September 30, 2012. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 4.29% at December 31, 2012 compared with 3.48% at December 31, 2011 and 4.12% at September 30, 2012. The foreclosure process and the time to complete a foreclosure continue to be prolonged, especially in New York and New Jersey where 68% of our non-performing loans are located. The time frame to repayment or foreclosure is approximately 30 to 36 months from the initial non-performing period. This protracted foreclosure process delays our ability to resolve non-performing loans through the sale of the underlying collateral and our ability to maximize any recoveries.

Loans delinquent 30 to 59 days amounted to $393.8 million at December 31, 2012 as compared to $427.2 million at December 31, 2011 and $413.2 million at September 30, 2012. Loans delinquent 60 to 89 days amounted to $239.3 million at December 31, 2012 as compared to $187.4 million at December 31, 2011 and $212.1 million at September 30, 2012. The allowance for loan losses amounted to $302.3 million at December 31, 2012 as compared to $273.8 million at December 31, 2011. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans and as a percent of non-performing loans was 1.12% and 26.01%, respectively at December 31, 2012, as compared to 0.93% and 26.77%, respectively at December 31, 2011.

Net charge-offs amounted to $14.2 million for fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $20.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. The ratio of net charge-offs to average loans was 0.21% for fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to 0.27% for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2012, net charge-offs amounted to $66.4 million as compared to $82.8 million of net charge-offs for the same period in 2011.

Total non-interest income was $2.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $2.9 million for the same quarter in 2011. Non-interest income is primarily made up of service fees and charges on deposit and loan accounts.

Total non-interest income was $11.5 million for 2012 as compared to $113.9 million for 2011. Included in non-interest income for the year 2011 were net gains on securities transactions of $102.5 million which resulted from the sale of $9.04 billion of securities available-for-sale. Substantially all of the proceeds from the sale of securities were used to pay off borrowings in the Restructuring Transaction. There were no security sales for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Total non-interest expense amounted to $87.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $820.1 million for the same period in 2011. Included in total non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2011 was a $728.5 million loss on the extinguishment of debt completed in December 2011.

Compensation and employee benefit costs increased $8.0 million, or 32.1%, to $33.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to $25.2 million for the same period in 2011. The increase in compensation and employee benefit costs is primarily due to increases of $6.7 million in compensation costs, $1.1 million in health plan expense and $520,000 in pension expense. The increase in compensation expense is due primarily to a $5.5 million increase in incentive compensation plan expense for the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in health plan expense was due primarily to additional full time equivalent employees as well as normal salary increases. The increase in pension expense is due primarily to the discount rate and other actuarial assumptions used in determining pension expense. At December 31, 2012, we had 1,622 full-time equivalent employees as compared to 1,586 at December 31, 2011.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, Federal deposit insurance expense decreased $7.8 million, or 20.7%, to $29.8 million from $37.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in Federal deposit insurance expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 is primarily due to the reduction in the size of our balance sheet as a result of the Transactions.

Included in other expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were write-downs on foreclosed real estate and net losses on the sale of foreclosed real estate of $565,000 as compared to $2.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. We sold 41 properties during the fourth quarter of 2012 and had 135 properties in foreclosed real estate with a carrying value of $47.3 million, 30 of which were under contract to sell as of December 31, 2012. For the fourth quarter of 2011, we sold 43 properties and had 134 properties in foreclosed real estate, of which 55 were under contract to sell as of December 31, 2011.

Total non-interest expense amounted to $356.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to $2.23 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. Included in total non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 was a $1.90 billion loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the Transactions.

Compensation and employee benefit costs increased $16.5 million, or 14.6%, to $129.6 million for 2012 as compared to $113.1 million for 2011. The increase in compensation and employee benefit costs is primarily due to increases of $10.3 million in compensation costs, $3.2 million in health plan expense, and $2.5 million in pension expense. The increase in compensation expense is due primarily to a $5.0 million increase in incentive compensation plan expense during 2012 as compared to 2011. The increase in health plan expense was due primarily to additional full time equivalent employees as well as normal salary increases. The increase in pension expense is due primarily to the discount rate and other actuarial assumptions used in determining pension expense.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, Federal deposit insurance expense increased $2.7 million, or 2.24%, to $123.7 million from $121.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase was due primarily to the new insurance assessment methodology adopted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation that became effective on April 1, 2011 and which redefined the assessment base as average consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity. Previously, deposit insurance assessments were based on the amount of deposits.

Included in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 were write-downs on foreclosed real estate and net losses on the sale of foreclosed real estate of $1.9 million as compared to $7.5 million for the comparable period in 2011. We sold 191 properties during the year of 2012 as compared to 156 properties for the same period in 2011.

Our efficiency ratio was 44.87% for the 2012 fourth quarter as compared to 41.79% for the 2011 fourth quarter. The calculation of the efficiency ratio is on page 16. Our return on average assets was 0.47% for the 2012 fourth quarter as compared to (2.91)% for the 2011 fourth quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2012, our efficiency ratio was 41.21% compared to 32.68% for 2011, while our return on average assets was 0.58% for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to (1.38)% for 2011. Our annualized ratio of non-interest expense to average total assets for the fourth quarter of 2012 was 0.85% as compared to 6.62% for the fourth quarter of 2011. Our ratio of non-interest expense to average total assets for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 0.83% compared with 4.20% for 2011.

Income tax expense amounted to $34.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared with an income tax benefit of $274.7 million for the same quarter in 2011. Income tax expense amounted to $164.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared with an income tax benefit of $519.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. maintains its corporate offices in Paramus, New Jersey. Hudson City Savings Bank, a well-established community financial institution serving its customers since 1868, is the largest thrift institution headquartered in New Jersey. Hudson City Savings Bank currently operates a total of 135 banking offices in the New York metropolitan and surrounding areas.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain certain "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of such words as "may," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "estimate," "predict," "continue," and "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc., and Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.'s strategies, plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions, including the Merger, and other statements contained in this release that are not historical facts. Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.'s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, including the Merger, is inherently uncertain and actual results and performance could differ materially from those contemplated or implied by these forward-looking statements. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause assumptions to be incorrect include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative, regulatory and public policy changes, delays in closing the Merger and the ability of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. or M&T to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the Merger, including receipt of shareholder approval. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. For a summary of important factors that could affect Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.'s forward-looking statements, please refer to Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at www.sec.gov. Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release or to conform these statements to actual events.

Important Additional Information

In connection with the Merger, M&T filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a Joint Proxy Statement of M&T and the Company and a Prospectus of M&T, as well as other relevant documents concerning the Merger. On January 9, 2013, M&T filed Amendment No. 1 to the Form S-4. The Registration Statement is subject to completion and has not yet become effective. SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY AND M&T ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE MERGER AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN AND WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

A free copy of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about the Company and M&T, may be obtained at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). These documents may also be obtained (once declared effective by the SEC), free of charge, from M&T at www.mtb.com under the tab "About Us" and then under the heading "Investor Relations" or from the Company by accessing the Company's website at www.hcsbonline.com under the heading "Investor Relations." Copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus can also be obtained, free of charge, by directing a request to Investor Relations, One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14203, (716) 842-5445.

The Company and M&T and certain of their directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Company and M&T in connection with the Merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company and their ownership of Company common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for the Company's 2012 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on a Schedule 14A on March 19, 2012. Information about the directors and executive officers of M&T and their ownership of M&T common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for M&T's 2012 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on March 7, 2012. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction may be obtained by reading the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus regarding the Merger. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.


          TABLES FOLLOW

                                                                                                   Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                                                                                Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

                                                                                                                                                           December 31,              December 31,
                                                                                                                                                                               2012          2011
                                                                                                                                                                               ----          ----
    (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)                                                                    (unaudited)

    Assets:
    -------
    Cash and due from banks                                                                                                                       $171,042                 $194,029
    Federal funds sold and other overnight deposits                                                                                                                         656,926                   560,051
                                                                                                                                                                            -------                   -------
              Total cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                               827,968                   754,080

    Securities available for sale:
       Mortgage-backed securities                                                                                                                                         8,040,742                 9,170,390
       Investment securities                                                                                                                                                428,057                     7,368
    Securities held to maturity:
       Mortgage-backed securities                                                                                                                                         2,976,757                 4,115,523
       Investment securities                                                                                                                                                 39,011                   539,011
                                                                                                                                                                             ------                   -------
                                                                     Total securities                                                                                    11,484,567                13,832,292

    Loans                                                                                                                                                                27,090,879                29,327,345
       Net deferred loan costs                                                                                                                                               97,534                    83,805
       Allowance for loan losses                                                                                                                                           (302,348)                 (273,791)
                                                                                                                                                                           --------                  --------
                                                                     Net loans                                                                                           26,886,065                29,137,359

    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock                                                                                                                                356,467                   510,564
    Foreclosed real estate, net                                                                                                                                              47,322                    40,619
    Accrued interest receivable                                                                                                                                              87,075                   129,088
    Banking premises and equipment, net                                                                                                                                      74,912                    70,610
    Goodwill                                                                                                                                                                152,109                   152,109
    Other assets                                                                                                                                                            679,856                   729,164
                                                                                                                                                                            -------                   -------
                                                                               Total Assets                                                                             $40,596,341               $45,355,885


    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
    -------------------------------------
    Deposits:
              Interest-bearing                                                                                                                 $22,833,992              $24,903,311
              Noninterest-bearing                                                                                                                                           649,925                   604,449
                                                                                                                                                                            -------                   -------
                                                                     Total deposits                                                                                      23,483,917                25,507,760

    Repurchase agreements                                                                                                                                                 6,950,000                 6,950,000
    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances                                                                                                                           5,225,000                 8,125,000
                                                                                                                                                                          ---------                 ---------
                                                                     Total borrowed funds                                                                                12,175,000                15,075,000

    Accrued expenses and other liabilities                                                                                                                                  237,616                   212,685
                                                                                                                                                                            -------                   -------
                                                                     Total liabilities                                                                                   35,896,533                40,795,445


    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 3,200,000,000 shares authorized;
                                                                     741,466,555 shares issued; 528,211,462 and 527,571,496 shares
                                                                     outstanding at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011                                                   7,415                     7,415
    Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                            4,730,105                 4,720,890
    Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                     1,798,430                 1,709,821
    Treasury stock, at cost; 213,255,093 and 213,895,059 shares at
                                                                      December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011                                                            (1,713,895)               (1,719,114)
    Unallocated common stock held by the employee stock ownership plan                                                                                                     (192,217)                 (198,223)
    Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax                                                                                                                       69,970                    39,651
                                                                                                                                                                             ------                    ------
                                                                     Total shareholders' equity                                                                           4,699,808                 4,560,440

                                                                               Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                               $40,596,341               $45,355,885



                                                                                  Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                                                                      Consolidated Statements of Income
                                                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                             For the Three Months                              For the Year
                                                 Ended December 31,                                                   Ended December 31,
                                                 ------------------                                                   ------------------
                                                                                                                                                    2012                    2011                    2012                    2011
                                                                                                                                                    ----                    ----                    ----                    ----
                                                                                                                                                        (In thousands, except per share data)
    Interest and Dividend Income:
                                                           First mortgage loans                                         $309,823                $353,989              $1,309,568              $1,492,989
                                                           Consumer and other loans                                        3,077                   3,723                  12,887                  15,740
                                                            Mortgage-backed securities held
                                                            to maturity                                                   26,903                  46,680                 127,861                 213,211
                                                            Mortgage-backed securities
                                                            available for sale                                            40,567                  51,211                 186,174                 301,349
                                                            Investment securities held to
                                                            maturity                                                         585                   7,187                   3,488                 100,196
                                                            Investment securities available
                                                            for sale                                                       2,368                      53                   8,148                     940
                                                            Dividends on Federal Home Loan
                                                            Bank of New York stock                                         4,592                   7,546                  23,470                  38,820
                                                           Federal funds sold                                                243                   2,455                   1,443                   4,392
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                Total interest and dividend
                                                                 income                                                  388,158                 472,844               1,673,039               2,167,637
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Interest Expense:
                                                           Deposits                                                       52,239                  78,298                 238,684                 328,514
                                                           Borrowed funds                                                143,655                 187,565                 580,432                 858,189
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                Total interest expense                                   195,894                 265,863                 819,116               1,186,703
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                           Net interest income                                           192,264                 206,981                 853,923                 980,934
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Provision for Loan Losses                                                                                                                     25,000                  25,000                  95,000                 120,000
                                                                                                                                                  ------                  ------                  ------                 -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                            Net interest income after
                                                            provision for loan losses                                    167,264                 181,981                 758,923                 860,934
                                                                                                                         -------                 -------                 -------                 -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Non-Interest Income:
                                                           Service charges and other income                                2,733                   2,884                  11,461                  11,449
                                                            Gain on securities transactions,
                                                            net                                                                -                       -                       -                 102,468
                                                                Total non-interest income                                  2,733                   2,884                  11,461                 113,917
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Non-Interest Expense:
                                                            Compensation and employee
                                                            benefits                                                      33,218                  25,155                 129,644                 113,129
                                                           Net occupancy expense                                           8,484                   8,664                  34,270                  33,830
                                                            Federal deposit insurance
                                                            assessment                                                    29,750                  37,587                 123,695                 120,981
                                                           Loss on extinguishment of debt                                      -                 728,499                       -               1,900,591
                                                           Other expense                                                  16,104                  20,189                  68,993                  61,629
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                Total non-interest expense                                87,556                 820,094                 356,602               2,230,160
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                            Income (loss) before
                                                            income tax expense
                                                            (benefit)                                                     82,441                (635,229)                413,782              (1,255,309)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Income Tax Expense (Benefit)                                                                                                                  34,493                (274,693)                164,639                (519,320)
                                                                                                                                                  ------                --------                 -------                --------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                           Net income (loss)                                             $47,948               $(360,536)               $249,143               $(735,989)
                                                                                                                         =======               =========                ========               =========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                                                        $0.10                   $(0.73)                  $0.50                  $(1.49)
                                                                                                           =====                   ======                   =====                  ======
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                                                      $0.10                   $(0.73)                  $0.50                  $(1.49)
                                                                                                           =====                   ======                   =====                  ======
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
                                                           Basic                                                                             496,965,560             495,539,810             496,570,311             494,629,395
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                           Diluted                                                                           497,043,573             495,539,810             496,604,809             494,629,395

                                                                                                                                                                                Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                                                                                                                                                                   Consolidated Average Balance Sheets
                                                                                                                                                                                               (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                              For the Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                                                                                                                                              ---------------------------------------
                                                                                                                                                                                      2012                                             2011
                                                                                                                                                                                      ----                                             ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Average                                                                                                                       Average
                                                                                                                                                                     Average                                                                           Yield/                                      Average                                                                           Yield/
                                                                                                                                                                     Balance                                    Interest                                Cost                                       Balance                                    Interest                                Cost
                                                                                                                                                                     -------                                    --------                                ----                                       -------                                    --------                                ----
                                                                                                                                                                                     (Dollars in thousands)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Assets:
    -------
    Interest-earnings assets:
                      First mortgage loans, net (1)                                                                                                                            $27,005,937                                $309,823                                4.59%                                      $29,244,286                                $353,989                                4.84%
                      Consumer and other loans                                                                                                                                     256,698                                   3,077                                4.79                                           297,289                                   3,723                                5.01
                       Federal funds sold and other overnight
                       deposits                                                                                                                                                    386,273                                     243                                0.25                                         3,435,110                                   2,455                                0.28
                       Mortgage-backed securities at
                       amortized cost                                                                                                                                           11,240,812                                  67,470                                2.40                                        13,678,456                                  97,891                                2.86
                      Federal Home Loan Bank stock                                                                                                                                 372,315                                   4,592                                4.93                                           677,724                                   7,546                                4.45
                       Investment securities, at amortized
                       cost                                                                                                                                                        452,706                                   2,953                                2.61                                           894,352                                   7,240                                3.24
                      --------------
                      Total interest-earning assets                                                                                                                             39,714,741                                 388,158                                3.91                                        48,227,217                                 472,844                                3.92
                                                                                                                                                                                ----------                                 -------                                                                            ----------                                 -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Noninterest-earnings assets (4)                                                                                                                                              1,524,460                                                                                                                     1,319,350
                                                                                                                                                                                 ---------                                                                                                                     ---------
                      Total Assets                                                                                                                                             $41,239,201                                                                                                                   $49,546,567
                                                                                                                                                                               ===========                                                                                                                   ===========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
    -------------------------------------
    Interest-bearing liabilities:
                      Savings accounts                                                                                                                                            $930,625                                     599                                0.26                                          $867,011                                   1,098                                0.50
                      Interest-bearing transaction accounts                                                                                                                      2,283,400                                   2,206                                0.38                                         1,964,963                                   3,742                                0.76
                      Money market accounts                                                                                                                                      6,822,577                                   5,930                                0.35                                         8,325,595                                  18,198                                0.87
                      Time deposits                                                                                                                                             13,033,015                                  43,504                                1.33                                        13,664,784                                  55,260                                1.60
                      -------------
                      Total interest-bearing deposits                                                                                                                           23,069,617                                  52,239                                0.90                                        24,822,353                                  78,298                                1.25
                                                                                                                                                                                ----------                                  ------                                                                            ----------                                  ------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                      Repurchase agreements                                                                                                                                      6,950,000                                  79,136                                4.46                                         7,530,978                                  85,699                                4.51
                       Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
                       advances                                                                                                                                                  5,570,652                                  64,519                                4.53                                        11,476,087                                 101,866                                3.52
                      --------------
                      Total borrowed funds                                                                                                                                      12,520,652                                 143,655                                4.49                                        19,007,065                                 187,565                                3.92
                                                                                                                                                                                ----------                                 -------                                                                            ----------                                 -------
                      Total interest-bearing liabilities                                                                                                                        35,590,269                                 195,894                                2.16                                        43,829,418                                 265,863                                2.41
                                                                                                                                                                                ----------                                 -------                                                                            ----------                                 -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                      Noninterest-bearing deposits                                                                                                                                 634,767                                                                                                                       598,832
                      Other noninterest-bearing liabilities                                                                                                                        265,772                                                                                                                       228,889
                      --------------
                      Total noninterest-bearing liabilities                                                                                                                        900,539                                                                                                                       827,721
                                                                                                                                                                                   -------                                                                                                                       -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                      Total liabilities                                                                                                                                         36,490,808                                                                                                                    44,657,139
    Shareholders' equity                                                                                                                                                         4,748,393                                                                                                                     4,889,428
                                                                                                                                                                                 ---------                                                                                                                     ---------
                      Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                                                                                               $41,239,201                                                                                                                   $49,546,567
                                                                                                                                                                               ===========                                                                                                                   ===========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Net interest income/net interest rate spread (2)                                                                                                                                                                      $192,264                                1.75                                                                                  $206,981                                1.51
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ========                                                                                                                      ========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Net interest-earning assets/net interest margin (3)                                                                                                                         $4,124,472                                                                        1.97%                                       $4,397,799                                                                        1.73%
                                                                                                                                                                                ==========                                                                                                                    ==========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Ratio of interest-earning assets to
                      interest-bearing liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.12  x                                                                                                                       1.10  x
                      ----------------------------
                 (1)  Amount includes deferred loan costs and non-performing loans and is net of the allowance for loan losses.
                 (2)   Determined by subtracting the annualized weighted average cost of total interest-bearing liabilities from the annualized
                       weighted average yield on total interest-earning assets.
                                                                                                                                                                                            
                 (3)  Determined by dividing annualized net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.
                 (4)   Includes the average balance of principal receivable related to FHLMC mortgage-backed securities of $123.5 million and $135.6
                       million for the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

                                                                                                                                                                    Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                                                                                                                                                      Consolidated Average Balance Sheets
                                                                                                                                                                                  (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                         For the Years Ended December 31,
                                                                                                                                         --------------------------------
                                                                                                                                            2012                                               2011
                                                                                                                                            ----                                               ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Average                                                                                                                        Average
                                                                                                                           Average                                                                             Yield/                                      Average                                                                            Yield/
                                                                                                                           Balance                                     Interest                                 Cost                                       Balance                                    Interest                                 Cost
                                                                                                                           -------                                     --------                                 ----                                       -------                                    --------                                 ----
                                                                                                                                            (Dollars in thousands)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Assets:
    -------
    Interest-earnings assets:
                      First mortgage loans, net (1)                                                                                  $27,677,039                                $1,309,568                                4.73%                                      $29,722,678                               $1,492,989                                5.02%
                      Consumer and other loans                                                                                           270,188                                    12,887                                4.77                                           309,245                                   15,740                                5.09
                       Federal funds sold and other
                       overnight deposits                                                                                                591,092                                     1,443                                0.24                                         1,668,333                                    4,392                                0.26
                       Mortgage-backed securities at
                       amortized cost                                                                                                 12,034,383                                   314,035                                2.61                                        16,304,890                                  514,560                                3.16
                      Federal Home Loan Bank stock                                                                                       425,561                                    23,470                                5.52                                           770,314                                   38,820                                5.04
                       Investment securities, at amortized
                       cost                                                                                                              429,539                                    11,636                                2.71                                         3,021,573                                  101,136                                3.35
                      --------------
                      Total interest-earning assets                                                                                   41,427,802                                 1,673,039                                4.04                                        51,797,033                                2,167,637                                4.18
                                                                                                                                      ----------                                 ---------                                                                            ----------                                ---------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Noninterest-earnings assets (4)                                                                                                    1,506,828                                                                                                                       1,361,057
                                                                                                                                       ---------                                                                                                                       ---------
                      Total Assets                                                                                                   $42,934,630                                                                                                                     $53,158,090
                                                                                                                                     ===========                                                                                                                     ===========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
    -------------------------------------
    Interest-bearing liabilities:
                      Savings accounts                                                                                                  $908,903                                     2,761                                0.30                                          $866,029                                    5,071                                0.59
                      Interest-bearing transaction accounts                                                                            2,181,326                                    11,608                                0.53                                         2,015,019                                   15,698                                0.78
                      Money market accounts                                                                                            7,529,380                                    35,059                                0.47                                         7,842,413                                   75,506                                0.96
                      Time deposits                                                                                                   13,223,809                                   189,256                                1.43                                        14,140,688                                  232,239                                1.64
                      -------------
                      Total interest-bearing deposits                                                                                 23,843,418                                   238,684                                1.00                                        24,864,149                                  328,514                                1.32
                                                                                                                                      ----------                                   -------                                                                            ----------                                  -------
                      Repurchase agreements                                                                                            6,950,000                                   314,485                                4.52                                         9,127,800                                  398,929                                4.37
                       Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
                       advances                                                                                                        6,623,094                                   265,947                                4.02                                        13,349,342                                  459,260                                3.44
                      --------------
                      Total borrowed funds                                                                                            13,573,094                                   580,432                                4.28                                        22,477,142                                  858,189                                3.82
                                                                                                                                      ----------                                   -------                                                                            ----------                                  -------
                      Total interest-bearing liabilities                                                                              37,416,512                                   819,116                                2.19                                        47,341,291                                1,186,703                                2.51
                                                                                                                                      ----------                                   -------                                                                            ----------                                ---------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                      Noninterest-bearing deposits                                                                                       611,656                                                                                                                         583,257
                      Other noninterest-bearing liabilities                                                                              230,491                                                                                                                         232,617
                      --------------
                      Total noninterest-bearing liabilities                                                                              842,147                                                                                                                         815,874
                                                                                                                                         -------                                                                                                                         -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                      Total liabilities                                                                                               38,258,659                                                                                                                      48,157,165
    Shareholders' equity                                                                                                               4,675,971                                                                                                                       5,000,925
                                                                                                                                       ---------                                                                                                                       ---------
                      Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                                                     $42,934,630                                                                                                                     $53,158,090
                                                                                                                                     ===========                                                                                                                     ===========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Net interest income/net interest rate spread (2)                                                                                                                              $853,923                                1.85                                                                                   $980,934                                1.67
                                                                                                                                                                                  ========                                                                                                                       ========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Net interest-earning assets/net interest margin (3)                                                                               $4,011,290                                                                          2.06%                                       $4,455,742                                                                         1.89%
                                                                                                                                      ==========                                                                                                                      ==========
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
    Ratio of interest-earning assets to
                      interest-bearing liabilities                                                                                                                                                                        1.11  x                                                                                                                        1.09  x
                      ----------------------------
                 (1)  Amount includes deferred loan costs and non-performing loans and is net of the allowance for loan losses.
                 (2)   Determined by subtracting the weighted average cost of total interest-bearing liabilities from the weighted average yield on
                       total interest-earning assets.
                                                                                                                                                          
                 (3)  Determined by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.
                 (4)   Includes the average balance of principal receivable related to FHLMC mortgage-backed securities of $122.3 million and
                       $156.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Calculation of Efficiency Ratio and Book Value Ratios

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                For the Year Ended
                                                                                                                                                  At or for the Quarter Ended                                                               December 31,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ------------
                                                                                                                              Dec. 31, 2012                                         Sept. 30, 2012                                           June 30, 2012                            March 31, 2012                          Dec. 31, 2011                                        2012              2011
                                                                                                                              -------------                                         --------------                                           -------------                            --------------                          -------------                                        ----              ----
                                                                                                                                               (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Efficiency Ratio:

                    Net interest income                                                               $192,264                                              $203,288                                              $224,253                                                  $234,118                                $206,981                          $853,923                             $980,934

                    Total non-interest income                                                            2,733                                                 3,017                                                 2,924                                                     2,787                                   2,884                            11,461                              113,917
                     Less net gains on securities
                     transactions
                       related to debt extinguishments                                                       -                                                     -                                                     -                                                         -                                       -                                                                (98,278)
                    -------------------------------                                                        ---                                                   ---                                                   ---                                                       ---                                     ---
                       Total operating income                                                         $194,997                                              $206,305                                              $227,177                                                  $236,905                                $209,865                          $865,384                             $996,573
                    ======================

                    Total non-interest expense                                                         $87,556                                               $93,877                                               $83,571                                                   $91,598                                $820,094                           356,602                            2,230,160
                    Less:
                       Merger-related costs                                                                (54)                                               (6,073)                                                    -                                                         -                                       -                            (6,127)
                       Loss on extinguishment of debt                                                        -                                                     -                                                     -                                                         -                                (728,499)                                                           (1,900,591)
                       Valuation allowance related to
                       Lehman Brothers, Inc.                                                                 -                                                     -                                                     -                                                         -                                  (3,900)                                                                (3,900)
                    ---------------------                                                                  ---                                                   ---                                                   ---                                                       ---                                  ------
                       Total non-interest operating
                        expense                                                                        $87,502                                               $87,804                                               $83,571                                                   $91,598                                 $87,695                          $356,602                             $325,669
                    ===============================

                    Efficiency ratio (1)                                                                 44.87%                                                42.56%                                                36.79%                                                    38.66%                                  41.79%                            41.21%                               32.68%

    Book Value Calculations:

                    Shareholders' equity                                                            $4,699,808                                            $4,712,085                                            $4,663,442                                                $4,617,509                              $4,560,440
                     Goodwill and other intangible
                     assets                                                                           (154,235)                                             (154,094)                                             (154,470)                                                 (154,844)                               (155,217)
                    ------------------------------                                                    --------                                              --------                                              --------                                                  --------                                --------
                    Tangible shareholders' equity                                                   $4,545,573                                            $4,557,991                                            $4,508,972                                                $4,462,665                              $4,405,223
                    =============================

                    Book Value Share Computation:
                         Issued                                                                                                           741,466,555                                            741,466,555                                               741,466,555                             741,466,555                            741,466,555
                         Treasury shares                                                          (213,255,093)                                        (213,272,666)                                         (213,333,580)                                             (213,333,580)                           (213,895,059)
                    ---------------
                              Shares outstanding                                                   528,211,462                                           528,193,889                                           528,132,975                                               528,132,975                             527,571,496
                         Unallocated ESOP shares                                                   (30,789,909)                                          (31,030,455)                                          (31,271,001)                                              (31,511,547)                            (31,752,096)
                         Unvested RRP shares                                                                 -                                                     -                                                (3,010)                                                   (4,500)                                 (6,000)
                         Shares in trust                                                              (391,266)                                             (361,251)                                             (325,901)                                                 (299,493)                               (269,325)
                    ---------------                                                                   --------                                              --------                                              --------                                                  --------                                --------
                                   Book value shares                                               497,030,287                                           496,802,183                                           496,533,063                                               496,317,435                             495,544,075
                    ===============

                    Book value per share                                                                 $9.46                                                 $9.48                                                 $9.39                                                     $9.30                                   $9.20
                    Tangible book value per share                                                         9.15                                                  9.17                                                  9.08                                                      8.99                                    8.89


               (1)  Calculated by dividing total non-interest operating expense by total operating income. These measures are non-GAAP financial measures.
                    We believe these measures, by excluding the transactions involved in our balance sheet restructuring and our merger-related costs, provide a better measure
                    of our non-interest income and expenses.

                                                             Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.
                                                                Other Financial Data

    Securities Portfolio at December 31, 2012

                                              Amortized                              Estimated           Unrealized
                                                Cost                                 Fair Value          Gain/(Loss)
                                                ----                                 ----------          -----------
                                                                                 (Dollars in thousands)
    Held to Maturity:

    Mortgage-backed securities:
        FHLMC                                          $1,619,119                             $1,722,010             $102,891
        FNMA                                              856,840                                918,252               61,412
        FHLMC and FNMA
         CMO's                                            427,252                                455,852               28,600
        GNMA                                               73,546                                 76,378                2,832
                                                           ------                                 ------                -----
           Total mortgage-
            backed
            securities                                  2,976,757                              3,172,492              195,735

    Investment securities:
         United States GSE
          debt                                             39,011                                 45,592                6,581
                                                           ------                                 ------                -----
           Total investment
            securities                                     39,011                                 45,592                6,581

    Total held to
     maturity                                          $3,015,768                             $3,218,084             $202,316
                                                       ==========                             ==========             ========


    Available for sale:

    Mortgage-backed securities:
        FHLMC                                          $2,741,921                             $2,811,850              $69,929
        FNMA                                            4,053,485                              4,135,635               82,150
        FHLMC and FNMA
         CMO's                                             57,484                                 59,616                2,132
        GNMA                                              995,510                              1,033,641               38,131
                                                          -------                              ---------               ------
           Total mortgage-
            backed
            securities                                  7,848,400                              8,040,742              192,342

    Investment securities:
         Corporate debt                                   406,410                                420,590               14,180
         Equity securities                                  6,813                                  7,467                  654
                                                            -----                                  -----                  ---
           Total investment
            securities                                    413,223                                428,057               14,834

     Total available
      for sale                                         $8,261,623                             $8,468,799             $207,176
                                                       ==========                             ==========             ========

                                                                                   Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.
                                                                                     Other Financial Data
    Loan Data at December 31, 2012:

                                     Non-Performing Loans              Total Loans
                                    --------------------              -----------
                                            Loan                                                           Percent of               Loan                             Percent of
                                           Balance                Number                                  Total Loans             Balance             Number        Total Loans
                                           -------                ------                                  -----------             -------             ------        -----------
                                                                                                     (Dollars in thousands)
    First Mortgage Loans:
    One- to four- family                               $1,011,243            2,804                                          3.72%         $25,973,859        62,026              95.87%
    FHA/VA                                                129,553              525                                          0.48%             687,172         3,501               2.54%
    PMI                                                     7,399               24                                          0.03%             145,905           476               0.54%
    Construction                                            4,669                3                                          0.02%               4,669             3               0.02%
    Commercial                                              1,688                5                                          0.01%              32,259            76               0.12%
                                                            -----              ---                                          ----               ------           ---               ----
       Total mortgage loans                             1,154,552            3,361                                          4.26%          26,843,864        66,082              99.09%

    Home equity loans                                       5,661               67                                          0.02%             226,111         6,175               0.83%
    Other loans                                             2,314                4                                          0.01%              20,904         2,071               0.08%
                                                                                                                            ----
        Total                                          $1,162,527            3,432                                          4.29%         $27,090,879        74,328             100.00%
                                                       ==========            =====                                          ====          ===========        ======             ======

    --  Net charge-offs amounted to $14.2 million for the fourth quarter of
        2012.
    --  Updated valuations are received on or before the time a loan becomes 180
        days past due.  If necessary, we charge-off an amount to reduce the
        loan's carrying value to the updated valuation less estimated selling
        costs.
    --  Based on the valuation indices, house prices have declined in the New
        York metropolitan area, where 77% of our non-performing loans were
        located at December 31, 2012, by approximately 25% from the peak of the
        market in 2006 through October 2012 and by 30% nationwide during that
        period.  From October 2011 to October 2012, the house price indices
        decreased 3% in the New York metropolitan area and increased 4%
        nationwide.
    --  Our quantitative analysis of the allowance for loan losses considers the
        results of the reappraisal process as well as the results of our
        foreclosed property transactions.
    --  Our qualitative analysis of the allowance for loan losses includes a
        further evaluation of economic factors, such as trends in the
        unemployment rate, as well as ratio analysis to evaluate the overall
        measurement of the allowance for loan losses.  This analysis includes a
        review of delinquency ratios, house price indices, net charge-off ratios
        and the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to both non-performing
        loans and total loans.

    Foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2012:

                                                                   Carrying             Number Under
                                                 Number             Value             Contract of Sale
                                                 ------             -----             ----------------
                                                            (Dollars in thousands)
     Foreclosed
     real
     estate                                             135                   $47,322                  30

    --  During the year ended 2012, we sold 191 foreclosed properties.
        Write-downs on foreclosed real estate and net losses on the sale of
        foreclosed real estate amounted to $1.9 million for the year ended
        December 31, 2012.

                                                                                                                                                                    Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                                                                                                                                                              Other Financial Data
                                                                                                                                                                                   (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                        At or for the Quarter Ended
                                                                                                                                        ---------------------------
                                                                                                                 Dec. 31, 2012                                             Sept. 30, 2012                    June 30, 2012              March 31, 2012              Dec. 31, 2011
                                                                                                                 -------------                                             --------------                    -------------              --------------              -------------
                                                                                                                               (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Net interest income                                                                                                              $192,264                                                    $203,288                     $224,253                    $234,118                     $206,981
    Provision for loan losses                                                                                                          25,000                                                      20,000                       25,000                      25,000                       25,000
    Non-interest income                                                                                                                 2,733                                                       3,017                        2,924                       2,787                        2,884
    Non-interest expense:
       Compensation and employee benefits                                                                                              33,218                                                      33,883                       30,401                      32,142                       25,155
       FDIC insurance assessment                                                                                                       29,750                                                      30,250                       27,695                      36,000                       37,587
       Other non-interest expense                                                                                                      24,588                                                      29,744                       25,475                      23,456                      757,352
     Total non-interest expense                                                                                                        87,556                                                      93,877                       83,571                      91,598                      820,094
                                                                                                                                       ------                                                      ------                       ------                      ------                      -------
    Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)                                                                                  82,441                                                      92,428                      118,606                     120,307                     (635,229)
    Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                                                       34,493                                                      36,496                       46,330                      47,320                     (274,693)
    Net income (loss)                                                                                                                 $47,948                                                     $55,932                      $72,276                     $72,987                    $(360,536)
                                                                                                                                      =======                                                     =======                      =======                     =======                    =========
    Total assets                                                                                                                  $40,596,341                                                 $41,898,593                  $43,590,185                 $44,138,584                  $45,355,885
    Loans, net                                                                                                                     26,886,065                                                  27,533,618                   27,983,559                  28,534,080                   29,137,359
    Mortgage-backed securities                                                                                                     11,017,499                                                  12,028,452                   12,866,850                  12,893,495                   13,285,913
    Other securities                                                                                                                  467,068                                                     467,418                      456,601                     357,619                      546,379
    Deposits                                                                                                                       23,483,917                                                  24,022,181                   24,644,548                  25,121,541                   25,507,760
    Borrowings                                                                                                                     12,175,000                                                  12,925,000                   13,425,000                  14,175,000                   15,075,000
    Shareholders' equity                                                                                                            4,699,808                                                   4,712,085                    4,663,442                   4,617,509                    4,560,440
    Performance Data:
    Return on average assets (1)                                                                                                         0.47%                                                       0.53%                        0.66%                       0.65%                       -2.91%
    Return on average equity (1)                                                                                                         4.04%                                                       4.74%                        6.19%                       6.33%                      -29.50%
    Net interest rate spread(1)                                                                                                          1.75%                                                       1.80%                        1.91%                       1.95%                        1.51%
    Net interest margin (1)                                                                                                              1.97%                                                       2.02%                        2.12%                       2.15%                        1.73%
    Non-interest expense to average assets (1) (4)                                                                                       0.85%                                                       0.88%                        0.77%                       0.82%                        6.62%
    Compensation and benefits to total revenue (5)                                                                                      17.04%                                                      16.42%                       13.38%                      13.57%                       11.99%
    Operating efficiency ratio (2)                                                                                                      44.87%                                                      42.56%                       36.79%                      38.66%                       41.79%
    Dividend payout ratio                                                                                                               80.00%                                                      72.73%                       53.33%                      53.33%              NM
    Per Common Share Data:
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share                                                                                              $0.10                                                       $0.11                        $0.15                       $0.15                       ($0.73)
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share                                                                                            $0.10                                                       $0.11                        $0.15                       $0.15                       ($0.73)
    Book value per share (3)                                                                                                            $9.46                                                       $9.48                        $9.39                       $9.30                        $9.20
    Tangible book value per share (3)                                                                                                   $9.15                                                       $9.17                        $9.08                       $8.99                        $8.89
    Dividends per share                                                                                                                 $0.08                                                       $0.08                        $0.08                       $0.08                        $0.08
    Capital Ratios:
    Equity to total assets (consolidated)                                                                                               11.58%                                                      11.25%                       10.70%                      10.46%                       10.05%
    Tier 1 leverage capital (Bank)                                                                                                      10.09%                                                       9.75%                        9.44%                       9.17%                        8.83%
    Total risk-based capital (Bank)                                                                                                     21.59%                                                      21.02%                       20.66%                      20.39%                       20.00%
    ------------------------------                                                                                                      -----                                                       -----                        -----                       -----                        -----
    Other Data:
    Full-time equivalent employees                                                                                                      1,622                                                       1,608                        1,599                       1,604                        1,586
    Number of banking offices                                                                                                             135                                                         135                          135                         135                          135
    Asset Quality Data:
    Total non-performing loans                                                                                                     $1,162,527                                                  $1,143,125                   $1,093,876                  $1,064,585                   $1,022,687
    Number of non-performing loans                                                                                                      3,432                                                       3,339                        3,206                       3,109                        2,987
    Total number of loans                                                                                                              74,328                                                      76,241                       77,636                      79,303                       80,823
    Total non-performing assets                                                                                                    $1,209,849                                                  $1,188,461                   $1,134,444                  $1,099,355                   $1,063,306
    Non-performing loans to total loans                                                                                                  4.29%                                                       4.12%                        3.88%                       3.71%                        3.48%
    Non-performing assets to total assets                                                                                                2.98%                                                       2.84%                        2.60%                       2.49%                        2.34%
    Allowance for loan losses                                                                                                        $302,348                                                    $291,573                     $287,901                    $280,713                     $273,791
    Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans                                                                                   26.01%                                                      25.51%                       26.32%                      26.37%                       26.77%
    Allowance for loan losses to total loans                                                                                             1.12%                                                       1.05%                        1.02%                       0.98%                        0.93%
    Provision for loan losses                                                                                                         $25,000                                                     $20,000                      $25,000                     $25,000                      $25,000
    Net charge-offs                                                                                                                   $14,225                                                     $16,328                      $17,812                     $18,078                      $19,963
    Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans (1)                                                                                        0.21%                                                       0.24%                        0.25%                       0.25%                        0.27%
    Net losses on foreclosed real estate                                                                                                 $565                                                        $(13)                        $202                      $1,128                       $2,552
    ------------------------------------                                                                                                 ----                                                        ----                         ----                      ------                       ------
    (1)  Ratios are annualized.
    (2) See page 16 for a calculation of our Operating Efficiency Ratios
    (3) See page 16 for the Book Value Calculations for book value per share and tangible book value per share.
    (4) Computed by dividing non-interest expense by average assets.
    (5) Computed by dividing compensation and benefits by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income
    NM - not meaningful

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