TD Bank Group Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

This quarterly earnings news release should be read in conjunction with the Bank's unaudited Second Quarter 2015 Report to Shareholders for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which is available on our website at http://www.td.com/investor/. This analysis is dated May 27, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, and have been primarily derived from the Bank's Annual or Interim Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in the current period. Additional information relating to the Bank is available on the Bank's website at http://www.td.com, as well as on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) website at http://www.sec.gov (EDGAR filers section).

The Bank implemented new and amended standards under IFRS, which required retrospective application, effective the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (2015 IFRS Standards and Amendments). As a result, certain comparative amounts have been restated where applicable. For more information refer to Note 2 of the second quarter 2015 Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. The 2015 IFRS Standards and Amendments were not incorporated into the regulatory capital disclosures presented prior to the first quarter of 2015.

Reported results conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), in accordance with IFRS. Adjusted measures are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the "How the Bank Reports" section of the Second Quarter 2015 Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for an explanation of reported and adjusted results.

SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS, compared with the second quarter a year ago:

  • Reported diluted earnings per share were $0.97, compared with $1.04.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.14, compared with $1.09.
  • Reported net income was $1,859 million, compared with $1,988 million.
  • Adjusted net income was $2,169 million, compared with $2,074 million.

YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS, six months ended April 30, 2015, compared with the corresponding period a year ago:

  • Reported diluted earnings per share were $2.06, compared with $2.11.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.26, compared with $2.15.
  • Reported net income was $3,919 million, compared with $4,030 million.
  • Adjusted net income was $4,292 million, compared with $4,098 million.

SECOND QUARTER ADJUSTMENTS (ITEMS OF NOTE)

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

  • Amortization of intangibles of $65 million after tax (4 cents per share), compared with $63 million after tax (4 cents per share) in the second quarter a year ago.
  • Restructuring charges of $228 million after tax (12 cents per share).
  • Litigation and litigation-related charge/reserve of $32 million after tax (2 cents per share).
  • A gain of $15 million after tax (1 cent per share) due to the change in fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale securities portfolio.

TORONTO, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ending April 30, 2015. Results for the quarter reflect good contribess segments.

"We are very pleased with TD's second quarter results, with adjusted earnings of $2.2 billion, an increase of 5% compared with the same quarter last year," said Bharat Masrani, Group President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our performance was driven by good fundamentals, stable credit performance, and favourable foreign exchange translation."

This quarter the Bank undertook certain measures to reduce costs and manage expenses in a sustainable manner and to achieve greater operational efficiencies. These measures include process redesign and business restructuring, retail branch and real estate optimization, and organizational review. As a result, the Bank recorded restructuring charges of $337 million ($228 million after tax).

Canadian Retail
Canadian Retail generated net income of $1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 8% over the same quarter last year on a reported basis and 6% over the same quarter last year on an adjusted basis. The increase in earnings was primarily driven by good loan and deposit volume growth, new asset growth in the Wealth business, and higher Insurance earnings.

"Canadian Retail had a good second quarter given the current operating environment," said Tim Hockey, Group Head, Canadian Banking and Wealth Management. "Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on winning market share and maintaining our leadership position in providing legendary customer service and convenience, while working to simplify processes and increase productivity."

U.S. Retail
U.S. Retail delivered reported net income of US$476 million and adjusted net income of US$502 million in the second quarter. Excluding the Bank's investment in TD Ameritrade, the segment generated adjusted net income of US$433 million, an increase of 2% compared with the same quarter last year.

TD Ameritrade contributed US$69 million in earnings to the segment, a decrease of 1% compared with the second quarter last year.

"Our U.S. Retail business performed well during the second quarter," said Mike Pedersen, Group Head, U.S. Banking. "We continue to see strong loan and deposit growth, excellent asset quality and good progress on our productivity agenda. However, the environment for revenue remains challenging, due to low interest rates and intense competition."

Wholesale Banking
Wholesale Banking net income for the quarter was $246 million, an increase of 19% compared with the second quarter last year, driven by higher fee-based and trading-related revenue on improved client activity.

"Wholesale Banking delivered strong results on broad-based performance across all businesses," said Bob Dorrance, Group Head, Wholesale Banking. "Our revenues reflected strong banking and capital markets originations activity and good trading results. Looking ahead, we are confident that our client-driven franchise and our emphasis on managing risk and productivity will continue to deliver solid results."

Capital
TD's Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio on a Basel III fully phased-in basis was 9.9%, compared with 9.5% last quarter, reflecting strong organic capital growth.

Conclusion
"At the half-year mark, we are confident in the strength of our diverse business model," said Masrani. "The organizational and productivity changes we are making will enable us to become fitter and faster, to better meet our customers' expectations, and adapt to the low-growth economic environment. We will continue to drive organic growth, invest in the future, and leverage the power of the TD shield across all of our channels."

The foregoing contains forward-looking statements. Please see the "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" on page 3.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
From time to time, the Bank (as defined in this document) makes written and/or oral forward-looking statements, including in this document, in other filings with Canadian regulators or the United States (U.S.) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and in other communications. In addition, representatives of the Bank may make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media and others. All such statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of, and are intended to be forward-looking statements under, applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements made in this document, the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") in the Bank's 2014 Annual Report under the heading "Economic Summary and Outlook", for each business segment under headings "Business Outlook and Focus for 2015", and in other statements regarding the Bank's objectives and priorities for 2015 and beyond and strategies to achieve them, and the Bank's anticipated financial performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "will", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "may", and "could".


By their very nature, these forward-looking statements require the Bank to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, general and specific. Especially in light of the uncertainty related to the physical, financial, economic, political, and regulatory environments, such risks and uncertainties - many of which are beyond the Bank's control and the effects of which can be difficult to predict - may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause, individually or in the aggregate, such differences include: credit, market (including equity, commodity, foreign exchange, and interest rate), liquidity, operational (including technology), reputational, insurance, strategic, regulatory, legal, environmental, capital adequacy, and other risks. Examples of such risk factors include the general business and economic conditions in the regions in which the Bank operates; the ability of the Bank to execute on key priorities, including to successfully complete acquisitions and strategic plans and to attract, develop and retain key executives; disruptions in or attacks (including cyber attacks) on the Bank's information technology, internet, network access or other voice or data communications systems or services; the evolution of various types of fraud or other criminal behaviour to which the Bank is exposed; the failure of third parties to comply with their obligations to the Bank or its affiliates, including relating to the care and control of information; the impact of new and changes to current laws and regulations; the overall difficult litigation environment, including in the U.S.; increased competition, including through internet and mobile banking; changes to the Bank's credit ratings; changes in currency and interest rates; increased funding costs for credit due to market illiquidity and competition for funding; changes to accounting policies and methods used by the Bank; and the occurrence of natural and unnatural catastrophic events and claims resulting from such events. The Bank cautions that the preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible risk factors and other factors could also adversely affect the Bank's results. For more detailed information, please see the "Risk Factors and Management" section of the 2014 MD&A, as may be updated in subsequently filed quarterly reports to shareholders and news releases (as applicable) related to any transactions or events discussed under the heading "Significant Events" in the relevant MD&A, which applicable releases may be found on www.td.com. All such factors should be considered carefully, as well as other uncertainties and potential events, and the inherent uncertainty of forward-looking statements, when making decisions with respect to the Bank and the Bank cautions readers not to place undue reliance on the Bank's forward-looking statements.


Material economic assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained in this document are set out in the 2014 MD&A under the headings "Economic Summary and Outlook", and for each business segment, "Business Outlook and Focus for 2015", each as updated in subsequently filed quarterly reports to shareholders.


Any forward-looking statements contained in this document represent the views of management only as of the date hereof and are presented for the purpose of assisting the Bank's shareholders and analysts in understanding the Bank's financial position, objectives and priorities and anticipated financial performance as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Bank does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on its behalf, except as required under applicable securities legislation.

This document was reviewed by the Bank's Audit Committee and was approved by the Bank's Board of Directors, on the Audit Committee's recommendation, prior to its release.

                               
TABLE 1: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS                              
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted) As at or for the three months ended      As at or for the six months ended   
    April 30    January 31    April 30      April 30      April 30   
    2015    2015    2014      2015      2014   
Results of operations                              
Total revenue $ 7,759    $ 7,614    $ 7,435    $ 15,373    $ 15,000   
Provision for credit losses (PCL)   375      362      392      737      848   
Insurance claims and related expenses   564      699      659      1,263      1,342   
Non-interest expenses   4,705      4,165      4,029      8,870      8,125   
Net income - reported   1,859      2,060      1,988      3,919      4,030   
Net income - adjusted   2,169      2,123      2,074      4,292      4,098   
Return on common equity - reported   12.8  %   14.6  %   15.9  %   13.8  %   16.2  %
Return on common equity - adjusted   15.0      15.1      16.6      15.1      16.5   
Financial position                              
Total assets $ 1,030,954    $ 1,080,155    $ 908,304    $ 1,030,954    $ 908,304   
Total equity   61,597      62,629      53,769      61,597      53,769   
Total Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital risk-weighted assets (RWA)3,4   343,596      355,597      313,238      343,596      313,238   
Financial ratios                              
Efficiency ratio - reported   60.6  %   54.7  %   54.2  %   57.7  %   54.2  %
Efficiency ratio - adjusted   54.8      53.8      52.8      54.3      52.6   
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio   9.9      9.5      9.2      9.9      9.2   
Tier 1 Capital ratio   11.5      11.0      10.9      11.5      10.9   
Provision for credit losses as a % of net average loans and acceptances   0.32      0.29      0.35      0.30      0.38   
Common share information - reported (dollars)                              
Per share earnings                              
  Basic $ 0.98    $ 1.09    $ 1.05    $ 2.07    $ 2.12   
  Diluted   0.97      1.09      1.04      2.06      2.11   
Dividends per share   0.51      0.47      0.47      0.98      0.90   
Book value per share   30.90      31.60      27.14      30.90      27.14   
Closing share price   55.70      50.60      52.73      55.70      52.73   
Shares outstanding (millions)                              
  Average basic   1,848.3      1,844.2      1,838.9      1,846.2      1,837.1   
  Average diluted   1,853.4      1,849.7      1,844.8      1,851.6      1,843.0   
  End of period   1,851.6      1,845.5      1,841.7      1,851.6      1,841.7   
Market capitalization (billions of Canadian dollars) $ 103.1    $ 93.4    $ 97.1    $ 103.1    $ 97.1   
Dividend yield   3.6  %   3.5  %   3.5  %   3.6  %   3.5  %
Dividend payout ratio   52.2      43.2      45.0      47.4      42.5   
Price-earnings ratio   13.7      12.2      14.1      13.7      14.1   
Common share information - adjusted (dollars)                              
Per share earnings                              
  Basic $ 1.15    $ 1.12    $ 1.09    $ 2.27    $ 2.16   
  Diluted   1.14      1.12      1.09      2.26      2.15   
Dividend payout ratio   44.5  %   41.8  %   43.1  %   43.2  %   41.8  %
Price-earnings ratio   12.7      11.7      13.5      12.7      13.5   

Adjusted measures are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the "How the Bank Reports" section of this document for an explanation of reported and adjusted results.
2 Adjusted return on common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Return on Common Equity" section of this document for an explanation.
3  Prior to the first quarter of 2015, amounts have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 2015 IFRS Standards and Amendments.
4  Effective the third quarter of 2014, each capital ratio has its own RWA measure due to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) prescribed scalar for inclusion of the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA). For the third and fourth quarter of 2014, the scalars for inclusion of CVA for CET1, Tier 1, and Total Capital RWA were 57%, 65%, and 77%, respectively. For fiscal 2015, the scalars are 64%, 71%, and 77%, respectively.
Excludes acquired credit-impaired (ACI) loans and debt securities classified as loans. For additional information on ACI loans, see the "Credit Portfolio Quality" section of the MD&A and Note 5 to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information on debt securities classified as loans, see the "Exposure to Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations" discussion and tables in the "Credit Portfolio Quality" section of the MD&A and Note 5 to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

HOW WE PERFORMED

How the Bank Reports
The Bank prepares its Interim Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS, the current GAAP, and refers to results prepared in accordance with IFRS as "reported" results. The Bank also utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to arrive at "adjusted" results to assess each of its businesses and to measure the overall Bank performance. To arrive at adjusted results, the Bank removes "items of note", net of income taxes, from reported results. The items of note relate to items which management does not believe are indicative of underlying business performance. The Bank believes that adjusted results provide the reader with a better understanding of how management views the Bank's performance. The items of note are disclosed on Table 3. As explained, adjusted results are different from reported results determined in accordance with IFRS. Adjusted results, items of note, and related terms used in this document are not defined terms under IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar terms used by other issuers.

                       
TABLE 2: OPERATING RESULTS - Reported                      
(millions of Canadian dollars) For the three months ended  For the six months ended   
      April 30    January 31    April 30    April 30    April 30   
    2015  2015  2014  2015  2014   
Net interest income $ 4,580  $ 4,560  $ 4,391  $ 9,140  $ 8,692   
Non-interest income   3,179    3,054    3,044    6,233    6,308   
Total revenue   7,759    7,614    7,435    15,373    15,000   
Provision for credit losses   375    362    392    737    848   
Insurance claims and related expenses   564    699    659    1,263    1,342   
Non-interest expenses   4,705    4,165    4,029    8,870    8,125   
Income before income taxes and equity in net income of an investment in associate   2,115    2,388    2,355    4,503    4,685   
Provision for income taxes   344    418    447    762    812   
Equity in net income of an investment in associate, net of income taxes   88    90    80    178    157   
Net income - reported   1,859    2,060    1,988    3,919    4,030   
Preferred dividends   24    24    40    48    86   
Net income available to common shareholders and non-controlling interests in subsidiaries $ 1,835  $ 2,036  $ 1,948  $ 3,871  $ 3,944   
Attributable to:                      
Non-controlling interests $ 28  $ 27  $ 26  $ 55  $ 53   
Common shareholders   1,807    2,009    1,922    3,816    3,891   

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

                       
TABLE 3: NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income          
(millions of Canadian dollars) For the three months ended  For the six months ended   
      April 30    January 31    April 30    April 30    April 30   
  2015  2015  2014  2015  2014   
Operating results - adjusted                      
Net interest income $ 4,580  $ 4,560  $ 4,391  $ 9,140  $ 8,692   
Non-interest income   3,162    3,054    3,044    6,216    6,055   
Total revenue   7,742    7,614    7,435    15,356    14,747   
Provision for credit losses   375    362    392    737    848   
Insurance claims and related expenses   564    699    659    1,263    1,342   
Non-interest expenses   4,243    4,092    3,922    8,335    7,763   
Income before income taxes and equity in net income of an investment                      
  in associate   2,560    2,461    2,462    5,021    4,794   
Provision for income taxes   495    442    481    937    880   
Equity in net income of an investment in associate, net of income taxes   104    104    93    208    184   
Net income - adjusted   2,169    2,123    2,074    4,292    4,098   
Preferred dividends   24    24    40    48    86   
Net income available to common shareholders and                      
  non-controlling interests in subsidiaries - adjusted   2,145    2,099    2,034    4,244    4,012   
Attributable to:                      
Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries, net of income taxes   28    27    26    55    53   
Net income available to common shareholders - adjusted   2,117    2,072    2,008    4,189    3,959   
Adjustments for items of note, net of income taxes                      
Amortization of intangibles   (65)   (63)   (63)   (128)   (124)  
Restructuring charges   (228)       (228)    
Litigation and litigation-related charge/reserve   (32)       (32)    
Fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale                      
  securities portfolio   15        15    19   
Integration charges relating to the acquisition of the credit card                      
  portfolio of MBNA Canada       (23)     (44)  
Set-up, conversion and other one-time costs related to affinity relationship                      
  with Aimia and acquisition of Aeroplan Visa credit card accounts10            (115)  
Gain on sale of TD Waterhouse Institutional Services11            196   
Total adjustments for items of note   (310)   (63)   (86)   (373)   (68)  
Net income available to common shareholders - reported $ 1,807  $ 2,009  $ 1,922  $ 3,816  $ 3,891   

1  Adjusted non-interest income excludes the following items of note: second quarter 2015 - $17 million gain due to change in fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale securities portfolio, as explained in footnote 8; first quarter 2014 - $22 million gain due to change in fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale securities portfolio; $231 million gain due to the sale of TD Waterhouse Institutional Services, as explained in footnote 11.
2  Adjusted non-interest expenses excludes the following items of note: second quarter 2015 - $73 million amortization of intangibles, as explained in footnote 5; $337 million due to the initiatives to reduce costs, as explained in footnote 6; $52 million of litigation charges, as explained in footnote 7; first quarter 2015 - $73 million amortization of intangibles; second quarter 2014 - $75 million amortization of intangibles; $32 million of integration charges relating to the acquisition of the credit card portfolio of MBNA Canada, as explained in footnote 9; first quarter 2014 - $71 million amortization of intangibles; $28 million of integration charges relating to the acquisition of the credit card portfolio of MBNA Canada; $156 million of costs in relation to the affinity relationship with Aimia and acquisition of Aeroplan Visa credit card accounts, as explained in footnote 10.
For reconciliation between reported and adjusted provision for income taxes, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes" table in the "Income Taxes" section of the MD&A.
4  Adjusted equity in net income of an investment in associate excludes the following items of note: second quarter 2015 - $16 million amortization of intangibles, as explained in footnote 5; first quarter 2015 - $14 million amortization of intangibles; second quarter 2014 - $13 million amortization of intangibles; first quarter 2014 - $14 million amortization of intangibles.
Amortization of intangibles relate to intangibles acquired as a result of asset acquisitions and business combinations. Although the amortization of software and asset servicing rights are recorded in amortization of intangibles, they are not included for purposes of the items of note.
The Bank recorded $337 million ($228 million after tax) of restructuring charges in the second quarter of 2015, to reduce costs and manage expenses in a sustainable manner and to achieve greater operational efficiencies. These measures include process redesign and business restructuring, retail branch and real estate optimization, and organizational review. These restructuring charges have been recorded as an adjustment to net income within the Corporate segment.
As a result of an adverse judgment and evaluation of certain other developments and exposures in the U.S. in 2015, the Bank took prudent steps to reassess its litigation provision. Having considered these factors, including related or analogous cases, the Bank determined, in accordance with applicable accounting standards, that an increase of $52 million ($32 million after tax) to the Bank's litigation provision was required in the second quarter of 2015.
During 2008, as a result of deterioration in markets and severe dislocation in the credit market, the Bank changed its trading strategy with respect to certain trading debt securities. Since the Bank no longer intended to actively trade in these debt securities, the Bank reclassified these debt securities from trading to the available-for-sale category effective August 1, 2008. As part of the Bank's trading strategy, these debt securities are economically hedged, primarily with credit default swap and interest rate swap contracts. These derivatives are recorded on a fair value basis with changes in fair value recorded in the period's earnings. Management believes that this asymmetry in the accounting treatment between derivatives and the reclassified debt securities results in volatility in earnings from period to period that is not indicative of the economics of the underlying business performance in Wholesale Banking. The Bank may from time to time replace securities within the portfolio to best utilize the initial, matched fixed term funding. As a result, the derivatives are accounted for on an accrual basis in Wholesale Banking and the gains and losses related to the derivatives in excess of the accrued amounts are reported in the Corporate segment. Adjusted results of the Bank exclude the gains and losses of the derivatives in excess of the accrued amount.
As a result of the acquisition of the credit card portfolio of MBNA Canada, as well as certain other assets and liabilities, the Bank incurred integration charges. Integration charges consist of costs related to information technology, employee retention, external professional consulting charges, marketing (including customer communication and rebranding), integration-related travel, employee severance costs, consulting, and training. The Bank's integration charges related to the MBNA acquisition were higher than what were anticipated when the transaction was first announced. The elevated spending was primarily due to additional costs incurred (other than the amounts capitalized) to build out technology platforms for the business. Integration charges related to this acquisition were incurred by the Canadian Retail segment. The fourth quarter of 2014 was the last quarter Canadian Retail included any further MBNA-related integration charges as an item of note.
10  On December 27, 2013, the Bank acquired approximately 50% of the existing Aeroplan credit card portfolio from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and on January 1, 2014, the Bank became the primary issuer of Aeroplan Visa credit cards. The Bank incurred program set-up, conversion, and other one-time costs related to the acquisition of the portfolio and related affinity agreement, consisting of information technology, external professional consulting, marketing, training, and program management, as well as a commercial subsidy payment of $127 million ($94 million after tax) payable to CIBC. These costs were included as an item of note in the Canadian Retail segment. The third quarter of 2014 was the last quarter Canadian Retail included any set-up, conversion, or other one-time costs related to the acquired Aeroplan credit card portfolio as an item of note.
11  On November 12, 2013, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the Bank, completed the sale of the Bank's institutional services business, known as TD Waterhouse Institutional Services, to a subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. The transaction price was $250 million in cash, subject to certain price adjustment mechanisms which were settled in the third and fourth quarters of 2014. On the transaction date, a gain of $196 million after tax was recorded in the Corporate segment in other income. The gain is not considered to be in the normal course of business for the Bank.

                       
TABLE 4: RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)          
(Canadian dollars)   For the three months ended  For the six months ended   
    April 30    January 31    April 30    April 30   April 30   
  2015  2015  2014  2015  2014   
Basic earnings per share - reported $ 0.98  $ 1.09  $ 1.05  $ 2.07  $ 2.12   
Adjustments for items of note   0.17    0.03    0.04   0.20    0.04   
Basic earnings per share - adjusted $ 1.15  $ 1.12  $ 1.09  $ 2.27  $ 2.16   
                       
Diluted earnings per share - reported $ 0.97  $ 1.09  $ 1.04  $ 2.06  $ 2.11   
Adjustments for items of note   0.17    0.03    0.05    0.20    0.04   
Diluted earnings per share - adjusted $ 1.14  $ 1.12  $ 1.09  $ 2.26  $ 2.15   

EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period.
For explanations of items of note, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income" table in the "How We Performed" section of this document.

                               
TABLE 5: NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes  
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted) For the three months ended    For the six months ended   
      April 30      January 31      April 30      April 30      April 30   
    2015    2015    2014    2015    2014   
Provision for income taxes - reported $ 344    $ 418    $ 447    $ 762    $ 812   
                               
Adjustments for items of note: Recovery of (provision for) income taxes1,2                              
Amortization of intangibles   24      24      25      48      49   
Restructuring charges   109              109       
Litigation and litigation-related charge/reserve   20              20       
Fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale securities portfolio   (2)             (2)     (3)  
Integration charges relating to the acquisition of the credit card portfolio of MBNA Canada                   16   
Set-up, conversion and other one-time costs related to affinity relationship with Aimia and acquisition of Aeroplan Visa credit card accounts                   41   
Gain on sale of TD Waterhouse Institutional Services                   (35)  
Total adjustments for items of note   151      24      34      175      68   
Provision for income taxes - adjusted $ 495    $ 442    $ 481    $ 937    $ 880   
Effective income tax rate - adjusted   19.3  %   18.0  %   19.5  %   18.7  %   18.4  %

For explanations of items of note, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income" table in the "How We Performed" section of this document.
The tax effect for each item of note is calculated using the effective statutory income tax rate of the applicable legal entity.
Adjusted effective income tax rate is the adjusted provision for income taxes before other taxes as a percentage of adjusted net income before taxes.

Return on Common Equity
The Bank's methodology for allocating capital to its business segments is aligned with the common equity capital requirements under Basel III. Beginning November 1, 2014, capital allocated to the business segments is based on 9% Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital.

Adjusted return on common equity (ROE) is adjusted net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of average common equity.

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

                               
TABLE 6: RETURN ON COMMON EQUITY              
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)   For the three months ended    For the six months ended   
      April 30      January 31      April 30      April 30      April 30   
    2015    2015    2014    2015    2014   
Average common equity $ 57,744    $ 54,580    $ 49,480    $ 55,854    $ 48,489   
Net income available to common shareholders - reported   1,807      2,009      1,922      3,816      3,891   
Items of note, net of income taxes   310      63      86      373      68   
Net income available to common shareholders - adjusted   2,117      2,072      2,008      4,189      3,959   
Return on common equity - adjusted   15.0  %   15.1  %   16.6  %   15.1  %   16.5  %

For explanations of items of note, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income" table in the "How We Performed" section of this document.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2015

Restructuring Charges
The Bank undertook certain measures in the second quarter of 2015, to reduce costs and manage expenses in a sustainable manner and to achieve greater operational efficiencies. In connection with these measures, the Bank recorded restructuring charges of $337 million ($228 million after tax) related to process redesign and business restructuring, retail branch and real estate optimization, and organizational review. This phase has focused mainly on activities in the United States and some functions in Canada and the Bank expects to complete this work by the end of the year.

Agreement with Nordstrom, Inc.
On May 26, 2015, the Bank and Nordstrom, Inc. (Nordstrom) announced an agreement under which the Bank will acquire substantially all of Nordstrom's existing U.S. Visa and private label consumer credit card portfolio, which currently totals approximately US$2.2 billion in receivables. In addition, the Bank and Nordstrom have entered into a long-term agreement under which the Bank will become the exclusive U.S. issuer of Nordstrom-branded Visa and private label consumer credit cards to Nordstrom customers. Subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, this transaction is expected to close in the second half of calendar 2015.

HOW OUR BUSINESSES PERFORMED

For management reporting purposes, the Bank reports its results under three key business segments: Canadian Retail, which includes the results of the Canadian personal and commercial banking businesses, Canadian credit cards, TD Auto Finance Canada, and Canadian wealth and insurance businesses; U.S. Retail, which includes the results of the U.S. personal and commercial banking businesses, U.S. credit cards, TD Auto Finance U.S., U.S. wealth business, and the Bank's investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking. The Bank's other activities are grouped into the Corporate segment.

Effective December 27, 2013, and January 1, 2014, the results of the acquired Aeroplan credit card portfolio and the results of the related affinity relationship with Aimia Inc. (collectively, "Aeroplan") are reported in the Canadian Retail segment.

Results of each business segment reflect revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities generated by the businesses in that segment. The Bank measures and evaluates the performance of each segment based on adjusted results where applicable, and for those segments the Bank indicates that the measure is adjusted. Net income for the operating business segments is presented before any items of note not attributed to the operating segments. For further details, see the "How the Bank Reports" section of this document, the "Business Focus" section in the 2014 MD&A, and Note 31 to the Bank's 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended October 31, 2014. For information concerning the Bank's measure of adjusted return on average common equity, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, see the "How We Performed" section of this document.

Net interest income within Wholesale Banking is calculated on a taxable equivalent basis (TEB), which means that the value of non-taxable or tax-exempt income, including dividends, is adjusted to its equivalent before-tax value. Using TEB allows the Bank to measure income from all securities and loans consistently and makes for a more meaningful comparison of net interest income with similar institutions. The TEB increase to net interest income and provision for income taxes reflected in Wholesale Banking results are reversed in the Corporate segment. The TEB adjustment for the quarter was $91 million, compared with $106 million in the second quarter last year, and $140 million in the prior quarter.

                               
TABLE 7: CANADIAN RETAIL              
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted) For the three months ended    For the six months ended   
      April 30      January 31      April 30      April 30      April 30   
    2015    2015    2014    2015    2014   
Net interest income $ 2,369    $ 2,435    $ 2,322    $ 4,804    $ 4,667   
Non-interest income   2,409      2,464      2,356      4,873      4,640   
Total revenue   4,778      4,899      4,678      9,677      9,307   
Provision for credit losses   239      190      238      429      468   
Insurance claims and related expenses   564      699      659      1,263      1,342   
Non-interest expenses - reported   2,075      2,085      2,019      4,160      4,138   
Non-interest expenses - adjusted   2,075      2,085      1,987      4,160      3,922   
Net income - reported   1,436      1,449      1,326      2,885      2,530   
Adjustments for items of note, net of income taxes                              
Integration charges relating to the acquisition of the credit card portfolio                              
  of MBNA Canada           23          44   
Set-up, conversion and other one-time costs related to affinity relationship                              
  with Aimia and acquisition of Aeroplan Visa credit card accounts                   115   
Net income - adjusted $ 1,436    $ 1,449    $ 1,349    $ 2,885    $ 2,689   
                                 
Selected volumes and ratios                              
Return on common equity - reported   42.3  %   41.9  %   43.0  %   42.1  %   41.2  %
Return on common equity - adjusted   42.3      41.9      43.7      42.1      43.8   
Margin on average earning assets (including securitized assets)   2.89      2.88      2.97      2.89      2.95   
Efficiency ratio - reported   43.4      42.6      43.2      43.0      44.5   
Efficiency ratio - adjusted   43.4      42.6      42.5      43.0      42.1   
Number of Canadian retail branches   1,165      1,164      1,174      1,165      1,174   
Average number of full-time equivalent staff   39,312      39,602      39,171      39,459      39,224   

For explanations of items of note, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures − Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income" table in the "How We Performed" section of this document.
2 Effective November 1, 2014, capital allocated to the business segments is based on 9% CET1 Capital. These changes have been applied prospectively.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Canadian Retail net income for the quarter on a reported basis was $1,436 million, an increase of $110 million, or 8%, compared with the second quarter last year. Adjusted net income for the quarter was $1,436 million, an increase of $87 million, or 6%, compared with the second quarter last year. The increase in adjusted earnings was primarily driven by good loan and deposit volume growth, wealth asset growth, and higher insurance earnings, partially offset by higher expenses. The reported and adjusted annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 42.3%, compared with 43.0% and 43.7%, respectively, in the second quarter last year.

Canadian Retail revenue is derived from the Canadian personal and commercial banking businesses, including credit cards, auto finance, wealth and insurance businesses. Revenue was $4,778 million, an increase of $100 million, or 2%, compared with the second quarter last year. Net interest income increased $47 million, or 2%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily driven by good loan and deposit volume growth and a credit mark release in the acquired credit card portfolios, partially offset by lower margins. Non-interest income increased $53 million, or 2%, largely due to wealth asset growth, higher fee-based revenue in personal and commercial banking, and insurance premium growth, partially offset by a change in mix of reinsurance contracts and the change in fair value of investments supporting insurance claims liabilities.

The personal banking business generated good average lending volume growth of $11.5 billion, or 4%. Average real estate secured lending volume increased $8.8 billion, or 4%. Auto lending average volume increased $2.5 billion, or 17%, while all other personal lending average volumes increased $0.2 billion, or 1%. Business loans and acceptances average volume increased $4.3 billion, or 9%. Average personal deposit volumes increased $6.4 billion, or 4%, due to strong growth in core chequing and savings volumes, partially offset by lower term deposit volume. Average business deposit volumes increased $4.9 billion, or 6%. Margin on average earning assets was 2.89%, an 8 basis point (bps) decrease, primarily due to the low rate environment and competitive pricing, partially offset by a credit mark release in the acquired credit card portfolios.

Assets under administration increased $34 billion, or 12%, and assets under management increased $25 billion, or 11%, compared with the second quarter of last year, driven primarily by strong new asset growth and market appreciation.

Provision for credit losses (PCL) for the quarter was $239 million, an increase of $1 million, compared with the second quarter last year. Personal banking PCL was $232 million, an increase of $24 million, or 12%, primarily due to higher PCL in the auto portfolio and recoveries in the prior year. Business banking PCL decreased by $23 million, primarily due to a provision against a single client in the second quarter last year. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume was 0.29%, a decrease of 1 bps, compared with the second quarter last year. Net impaired loans were $797 million, a decrease of $96 million, or 11%, compared with the second quarter last year. Net impaired loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.23%, compared with 0.27% as at April 30, 2014.

Insurance claims and related expenses for the quarter were $564 million, a decrease of $95 million, or 14%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to a change in mix of reinsurance contracts, less severe weather conditions, the change in fair value of investments supporting claims liabilities, and better claims management, partially offset by business growth.

Reported non-interest expenses were $2,075 million, an increase of $56 million, or 3%, compared with the second quarter last year. Adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter were $2,075 million, an increase of $88 million, or 4%. The increase was driven primarily by higher employee-related costs including higher revenue-based variable expenses in the wealth business, business growth, and timing of initiative spend, partially offset by productivity savings.

The reported and adjusted efficiency ratio for the quarter increased to 43.4%, compared with 43.2% and 42.5%, respectively, in the second quarter last year.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q1 2015
Canadian Retail net income for the quarter decreased $13 million, or 1%, compared with the prior quarter. The decrease in earnings was primarily due to fewer calendar days in the quarter and a sale of charged-off accounts in the prior quarter, partially offset by higher insurance earnings and a credit mark release in the acquired credit card portfolios. The reported and adjusted annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 42.3%, compared with 41.9%, in the prior quarter.

Revenue decreased $121 million compared with the prior quarter. Net interest income decreased $66 million, or 3% compared with prior quarter, primarily due to fewer calendar days in the second quarter, partially offset by a credit mark release in the acquired credit card portfolios. Non-interest income decreased $55 million, or 2%, due to the change in the fair value of investments supporting claims liabilities and fewer calendar days in the second quarter, partially offset by wealth asset growth, and higher fee-based revenue growth. Margin on average earning assets was 2.89%, or a 1 bps increase, primarily due to the impact of a credit mark release in the acquired credit card portfolios, partially offset by the low rate environment.

The personal banking business average volume growth was flat compared with the prior quarter. Average real estate secured lending volume was flat. Auto lending average volume increased $0.4 billion, or 2%. All other personal lending average volumes decreased $0.6 billion, or 2%, compared with prior quarter. Business loans and acceptances average volumes increased $1.7 billion, or 3%. Average personal deposit volumes increased $1.5 billion, or 1%, while average business deposit volumes decreased $1.2 billion, or 2%.

Assets under administration increased $10 billion, or 3%, and assets under management increased $2 billion, or 1%, compared with the prior quarter, driven by strong net asset growth.

PCL for the quarter increased $49 million, or 26%, compared with the prior quarter. Personal banking PCL for the quarter increased $42 million, or 22%, primarily due to recoveries from a sale of charged-off accounts in the prior quarter. Business banking PCL increased $7 million primarily due to higher provisions in the commercial portfolio. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume was 0.29%, an increase of 7 bps, compared with the prior quarter. Net impaired loans decreased $27 million, or 3%, compared with the prior quarter. Net impaired loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.23%, compared with 0.24% as at January 31, 2015.

Insurance claims and related expenses decreased $135 million, or 19%, compared with the prior quarter, primarily due to the change in fair value of investments supporting claims liabilities and seasonality of claims experience.

Reported non-interest expenses decreased $10 million, primarily due to fewer calendar days in the second quarter, partially offset by higher revenue-based variable expenses in the wealth business.

The reported and adjusted efficiency ratio for the quarter increased to 43.4%, compared with 42.6%, in the prior quarter.

Year-to-date comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Canadian Retail reported net income for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was $2,885 million, an increase of $355 million, or 14%, compared with the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $2,885 million, an increase of $196 million, or 7%, compared with the same period last year. The increase in adjusted earnings was primarily due to loan and deposit volume growth, wealth asset growth, higher insurance earnings and the full two quarter impact of Aeroplan, partially offset by higher expenses. The reported and adjusted annualized return on common equity was 42.1%, compared with 41.2% and 43.8%, respectively, in the same period last year.

Revenue was $9,677 million, an increase of $370 million, or 4%, compared with the same period last year. Net interest income increased $137 million, or 3%, driven primarily by good loan and deposit volume growth and the full two quarter impact of Aeroplan, partially offset by lower margins. Non-interest income increased $233 million, or 5%, largely driven by wealth asset growth, higher personal and business banking fee-based revenue, the change in fair value of investments supporting insurance claims liabilities, and the full two quarter impact of Aeroplan. Margin on average earning assets was 2.89%, a 6 bps decrease, primarily due to the low rate environment and competitive pricing.

The personal banking business generated solid average lending volume growth of $12.4 billion, or 5%. Compared with the same period last year, average real estate secured lending volume increased $8.7 billion, or 4%. Auto lending average volume increased $2.3 billion, or 16%, while all other personal lending average volumes increased $1.4 billion, or 4%, due in part to the addition of Aeroplan. Business loans and acceptances average volume increased $4.3 billion, or 9%. Average personal deposit volumes increased $5.6 billion, or 4%, due to strong growth in core chequing and savings volumes, partially offset by lower term deposit volumes. Average business deposit volumes increased $5.3 billion, or 7%.

Assets under administration increased $34 billion, or 12%, and assets under management increased $25 billion, or 11%, compared with the same period last year, primarily driven by strong net asset growth and market appreciation.

PCL was $429 million, a decrease of $39 million, or 8%, compared with the same period last year. Personal banking PCL was $422 million, a decrease of $5 million, or 1%, due primarily to a sale of charged-off accounts, and better credit performance, partially offset by higher provisions in the auto portfolio. Business banking PCL was $7 million, a decrease of $34 million, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to a provision against a single client in the prior year. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume was 0.25%, a decrease of 4 bps, compared with the same period last year.

Insurance claims and related expenses were $1,263 million, a decrease of $79 million, or 6%, compared with the same period last year, due to a change in mix of reinsurance contracts, less severe weather conditions, and better claims management, partially offset by the change in fair value of investments supporting claims liabilities and business growth.

Reported non-interest expenses were $4,160 million, an increase of $22 million, or 1%, compared with the same period last year. Adjusted non-interest expenses were $4,160 million, an increase of $238 million, or 6%, compared with the same period last year. The increase was driven primarily by higher employee-related costs, including higher revenue-based variable expenses in the wealth business, business growth, and timing of initiative spend, partially offset by productivity savings.

The reported and adjusted efficiency ratio for the quarter improved to 43.0% compared with 44.5% and 42.1% respectively, in the same period last year.

Business Outlook
The Canadian retail businesses remain focused on maintaining their leadership position in providing legendary customer service and convenience across all channels. Our commitment to invest across our businesses to enhance our customer value proposition positions us well for growth over the long term. For the second half of the year, we anticipate core fundamentals for volumes to remain stable with volume growth rates in line with first half of the year. We expect margins to be down moderately in the second half of the year, as a result of product mix, seasonal factors and competitive pricing. Credit loss rates are expected to remain relatively stable. We expect to continue to generate new wealth asset growth; however, benefits from market appreciation in future quarters are subject to capital markets performance. Insurance results will continue to depend upon, among other things, the frequency and severity of weather-related events, as well as the impact of regulatory reforms and legislative changes. We will continue to focus on productivity, to enhance the customer and employee experience, simplify processes, and to manage expenses.

                                     
TABLE 8: U.S. RETAIL                                    
(millions of dollars, except as noted)                   For the three months ended   
      Canadian dollars              U.S. dollars   
    April 30    January 31    April 30    April 30    January 31    April 30   
      2015      2015      2014      2015      2015      2014   
Net interest income $ 1,730    $ 1,642    $ 1,508    $ 1,385    $ 1,408    $ 1,365   
Non-interest income   585      582      576      468      499      521   
Total revenue   2,315      2,224      2,084      1,853      1,907      1,886   
Provision for credit losses - loans   142      176      170      113      153      153   
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses - debt                                    
  securities classified as loans   (11)             (9)          
Provision for credit losses   131      177      172      104      154      155   
Non-interest expenses - reported   1,579      1,391      1,339      1,265      1,193      1,213   
Non-interest expenses - adjusted   1,527      1,391      1,339      1,223      1,193      1,213   
U.S. Retail Bank net income - reported   509      535      470      407      457      425   
Adjustments for items of note                                    
Litigation and litigation-related charge/reserve   32              26           
U.S. Retail Bank net income - adjusted   541      535      470      433      457      425   
Equity in net income of an investment in associate,                                    
  net of income taxes   85      90      78      69      79      70   
Net income - adjusted   626      625      548      502      536      495   
Net income - reported $ 594    $ 625    $ 548    $ 476    $ 536    $ 495   
                                       
Selected volumes and ratios                                    
Return on common equity - reported   7.9  %   8.5  %   9.1  %   7.9  %   8.5  %   9.1  %
Return on common equity - adjusted   8.3      8.5      9.1      8.3      8.5      9.1   
Margin on average earning assets (TEB)   3.62      3.71      3.77      3.62      3.71      3.77   
Efficiency ratio - reported   68.2      62.5      64.3      68.2      62.5      64.3   
Efficiency ratio - adjusted   66.0      62.5      64.3      66.0      62.5      64.3   
Number of U.S. retail stores   1,302      1,301      1,297      1,302      1,301      1,297   
Average number of full-time equivalent staff   25,775      26,021      25,965      25,775      26,021      25,965   
                          For the six months ended   
                  Canadian dollars        U.S. dollars   
                April 30    April 30    April 30    April 30   
                  2015      2014      2015      2014   
Net interest income             $ 3,372    $ 2,985    $ 2,793    $ 2,746   
Non-interest income               1,167      1,168      967      1,075   
Total revenue               4,539      4,153      3,760      3,821   
Provision for credit losses - loans               318      406      266      374   
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses - debt                                    
  securities classified as loans               (10)         (8)      
Provision for credit losses               308      410      258      378   
Non-interest expenses - reported               2,970      2,651      2,458      2,438   
Non-interest expenses - adjusted               2,918      2,651      2,416      2,438   
U.S. Retail Bank net income - reported               1,044      894      864      823   
Adjustments for items of note                                    
Litigation and litigation-related charge/reserve               32          26       
U.S. Retail Bank net income - adjusted               1,076      894      890      823   
Equity in net income of an investment in associate,                                    
  net of income taxes               175      146      148      135   
Net income - adjusted               1,251      1,040      1,038      958   
Net income - reported             $ 1,219    $ 1,040    $ 1,012    $ 958   
                                       
Selected volumes and ratios                                    
Return on common equity - reported               8.2  %   8.5  %   8.2  %   8.5  %
Return on common equity - adjusted               8.4      8.5      8.4      8.5   
Margin on average earning assets (TEB)               3.67      3.80      3.67      3.80   
Efficiency ratio - reported               65.4      63.8      65.4      63.8   
Efficiency ratio - adjusted               64.3      63.8      64.3      63.8   
Number of U.S. retail stores               1,302      1,297      1,302      1,297   
Average number of full-time equivalent staff               25,900      26,038      25,900      26,038   

1  Includes provisions for credit losses on ACI loans including all Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) covered loans.
Results exclude the impact related to the equity in net income of the investment in TD Ameritrade.
3  For explanations of items of note, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures − Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income" table in the "How We Performed" section of this document.
Effective November 1, 2014, capital allocated to the business segments is based on 9% CET1 Capital. These changes have been applied prospectively.
The margin on average earning assets excludes the impact related to the TD Ameritrade insured deposit accounts (IDA). On a prospective basis, beginning in the second quarter of 2015, the margin on average earning assets (a) excludes the impact of cash collateral deposited by affiliates with the U.S. banks, which have been eliminated at the U.S. Retail segment level and (b) the allocation of investments to the IDA has been changed to reflect the Basel III liquidity rules.

Revenue from and PCL on Target credit card accounts are presented on a gross basis in the U.S. Retail Bank's results, with the portion shared by Target included in non-interest expenses. In the second quarter of 2015, the contribution to net income from Target was higher than the prior quarter and the same period last year; however, due largely to the gross presentation, it has a significant impact on the segment's revenue and PCL lines.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
U.S. Retail net income for the quarter on a reported basis was $594 million (US$476 million). U.S. Retail adjusted net income for the quarter was $626 million (US$502 million), which included net income of $541 million (US$433 million) from the U.S. Retail Bank and $85 million (US$69 million) from TD's investment in TD Ameritrade. Canadian dollar earnings benefited from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar with adjusted earnings increasing 14% to $626 million. The reported annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 7.9%, compared to 9.1% for the second quarter last year. The adjusted annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 8.3%, compared to 9.1% for the second quarter last year.

U.S. Retail Bank net income for the quarter on a reported basis decreased US$18 million, or 4%, compared with the second quarter last year. U.S. Retail Bank adjusted net income increased US$8 million, or 2%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to lower PCL and higher net interest income, partially offset by a decrease in other non-interest income. The contribution from TD Ameritrade of US$69 million was down 1% compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to decreased transaction revenue and higher operating expenses, partially offset by increased asset-based revenue and the favourable settlement of uncertain tax positions.

U.S. Retail Bank revenue is derived from personal banking, business banking, investments, auto lending, credit cards, and wealth management. Revenue for the quarter was US$1,853 million, a decrease of US$33 million, or 2%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to lower net interest income from credit card loans. Excluding Target, net interest income increased primarily due to strong loan and deposit growth, partially offset by lower loan margins. Other non-interest income decreased as lower gains on sales of securities and unfavourable hedge results were largely offset by customer fee growth. Margin on average earning assets was 3.62%, a 15 bps decrease compared with the second quarter last year due to lower loan margins and strong deposit growth. Average loan volumes increased US$11 billion, or 10%, compared with the second quarter last year due to 17% growth in business loans and 4% growth in personal loans. Average deposit volumes increased US$9 billion, or 5%, compared with the second quarter last year driven by 5% growth in business deposit volume, 7% growth in personal deposit volume, and 2% growth in TD Ameritrade deposit volume.

PCL for the quarter was US$104 million, a decrease of US$51 million, or 33%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to lower provisions for credit card loans. Personal banking PCL was US$100 million, a decrease of US$54 million, or 35%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to lower provisions for credit card loans. Business banking PCL was US$13 million compared to a recovery of US$1 million in the second quarter last year primarily due to provisions for portfolio growth as business loans increased by 17%. Net impaired loans, excluding acquired credit-impaired (ACI) loans and debt securities classified as loans, were US$1.3 billion, an increase of US$107 million, or 9%, compared with the second quarter last year. Net impaired loans as a percentage of total loans were 1.1% as at April 30, 2015, flat compared with the second quarter last year. Net impaired debt securities classified as loans were US$850 million, a decrease of US$96 million, or 10%, compared with the second quarter last year.

Reported non-interest expenses for the quarter were US$1,265 million, an increase of US$52 million, or 4%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to increased litigation expenses. Adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter were US$1,223 million, an increase of US$10 million, or 1%, compared with the second quarter last year, primarily due to higher expenses to support growth and higher regulatory costs, partially offset by ongoing productivity savings.

The reported efficiency ratio for the quarter increased to 68.2%, compared with 64.3% in the second quarter last year, while the adjusted efficiency ratio increased to 66.0%, compared with 64.3% in the second quarter last year. The results were primarily driven by decreases in total revenue from the impact of Target and lower gains on sales of securities.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q1 2015
U.S. Retail net income for the quarter on a reported basis was $594 million (US$476 million). U.S. Retail adjusted net income for the quarter was $626 million (US$502 million), which included net income of $541 million (US$433 million) from the U.S. Retail Bank and $85 million (US$69 million) from TD's investment in TD Ameritrade. Canadian dollar earnings benefited from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. The reported annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 7.9%, compared to 8.5% in the prior quarter. The adjusted annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 8.3%, compared to 8.5% in the prior quarter.

U.S. Retail Bank net income for the quarter on a reported basis decreased US$50 million, or 11%, compared with the prior quarter. U.S. Retail Bank adjusted net income decreased US$24 million, or 5%, primarily due to lower revenue and higher non-interest expenses, partially offset by lower PCL. The contribution from TD Ameritrade decreased US$10 million, or 13%, compared with the prior quarter, primarily due to decreased transaction revenue, asset-based revenue and higher operating expenses, partially offset by the favourable settlement of uncertain tax positions.

Revenue for the quarter decreased US$54 million, or 3%, primarily due to fewer days in the quarter, lower loan and deposit margins, and unfavourable hedge results, partially offset by business loan and deposit growth. Margin on average earning assets was 3.62%, a 9 bps decrease compared with the prior quarter due to lower credit card balances, higher-margin loans maturing and strong deposit growth. Average loan volumes increased US$2 billion, or 2%, compared with the prior quarter due to 4% growth in business loans, while personal loans remained relatively flat. Average deposit volumes increased US$3 billion, or 1%, compared with the prior quarter driven by 1% growth in business deposit volume, 4% growth in personal deposit volumes, while TD Ameritrade deposits remained relatively flat.

PCL for the quarter decreased US$50 million, or 32%, compared with the prior quarter, primarily due to lower provision for credit card loans and a recovery related to debt securities classified as loans. Personal banking PCL was US$100 million, a decrease of US$52 million, or 34%, from the prior quarter primarily due to a seasonal decline in credit card loan balances, lower provisions for home equity and small business loans, partially offset by higher provisions for residential mortgage loans. Business banking PCL was US$13 million, an increase of US$12 million, compared with the prior quarter primarily due to provisions for portfolio growth as business loans increased by 4%. Net impaired loans, excluding ACI loans and debt securities classified as loans, were US$1.3 billion, which was 1.1% of total loans as at April 30, 2015, flat compared with prior quarter. Net impaired debt securities classified as loans decreased US$32 million, or 4%, compared with the prior quarter.

Reported non-interest expenses for the quarter increased US$72 million, or 6%, compared with the prior quarter. Adjusted non-interest expenses for the quarter increased US$30 million, or 3%, compared with the prior quarter, primarily due to higher credit card program expenses and a one-time benefit in the prior quarter related to an elective early lump sum pension payout. Excluding these items, non-interest expenses decreased US$18 million primarily due to fewer days in the quarter and strong expense control.

The reported efficiency ratio for the quarter increased to 68.2%, compared with 62.5% in the prior quarter, while the adjusted efficiency ratio increased to 66.0%, compared with 62.5% in the prior quarter due to the lower revenue from fewer days in the quarter and higher expenses.

Year-to-date comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
U.S. Retail net income for the six months ended April 30, 2015, on a reported basis was $1,219 million (US$1,012 million). U.S. Retail adjusted net income for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was $1,251 million (US$1,038 million), which included net income of $1,076 million (US$890 million) from the U.S. Retail Bank and $175 million (US$148 million) from TD's investment in TD Ameritrade. Canadian dollar earnings benefited from a strengthening of the U.S. dollar. The reported annualized return on common equity for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was 8.2%, compared with 8.5% for the same period last year. The adjusted annualized return on common equity for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was 8.4%, compared with 8.5% for the same period last year.

U.S. Retail Bank net income on a reported basis increased US$41 million, or 5%, compared with the same period last year. U.S. Retail Bank adjusted net income increased US$67 million, or 8%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to lower PCL and strong organic growth, partially offset by lower gains on sales of securities. The contribution from TD Ameritrade of US$148 million increased US$13 million, or 10%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to increased asset-based revenue and the favourable settlement of uncertain tax positions, partially offset by higher operating expenses.

Revenue was US$3,760 million, a decrease of US$61 million, or 2%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to lower net interest income from credit card loans. Excluding Target, revenue increased primarily due to strong loan and deposit growth, partially offset by lower gains on sales of securities. Margin on average earning assets was 3.67%, a 13 bps decrease compared with the same period last year, primarily due to lower loan margins and strong deposit growth. Average loan volumes increased US$10 billion, or 10%, compared with the same period last year, with a 16% increase in business loans and a 4% increase in personal loans. Average deposit volumes increased US$9 billion, or 5%, compared with the same period last year driven by 5% growth in business deposits, 7% growth in personal deposits, and 3% growth in TD Ameritrade deposits.

PCL was US$258 million, a decrease of US$120 million, or 32%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to lower provisions for credit card loans and auto loans. Personal banking PCL was US$252 million, a decrease of US$135 million, or 35%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to lower provisions for credit card loans and auto loans. Business banking PCL was US$14 million compared to a recovery of US$15 million in the same period last year, primarily due to provisions for portfolio growth as business loans increased by 4%. Annualized PCL as a percentage of credit volume for loans excluding debt securities classified as loans was 0.45%, a decrease of 11 bps compared to the same period last year.

Reported non-interest expenses were US$2,458 million, an increase of US$20 million, or 1%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to increased litigation expenses. Adjusted non-interest expenses were US$2,416 million, a decrease of US$22 million, or 1%, compared with the same period last year, primarily due to ongoing productivity savings, a prior quarter benefit from elective early lump sum pension payouts and lower revenue-share related expenses, partially offset by higher expenses to support growth and higher regulatory costs.

The reported efficiency ratio increased to 65.4%, compared with 63.8% for the same period last year and the adjusted efficiency ratio also increased to 64.3%, compared with 63.8% for the same period last year. The results were primarily driven by decreases in total revenue from the impact of Target and lower gains on sales of securities.

Business Outlook
For the remainder of 2015, we anticipate that economic growth will recover from the temporary weakness experienced at the beginning of the calendar year and normalize at a moderate, but variable, rate of growth. We expect low interest rates will continue with the potential for modest increases in the second half of the calendar year. Competition for loans and deposits will remain intense, credit will remain benign, and the regulatory environment continues to be challenging as the complexity of the regulatory framework keeps evolving and obligations on banks to comply and adapt increase. While strong growth in loans should result in increasing net interest income, loan mix could result in modest net interest margin compression over the remainder of the year. Expenses have been well managed, but we anticipate our full year expenses will be modestly higher compared to 2014. PCL will likely increase, as the high rate of recoveries is not expected to recur and the loan portfolio continues to grow. Given these assumptions, we plan for modest growth in earnings. We will continue to focus on delivering legendary customer service and convenience and deepening relationships across all distribution channels, making the necessary investments to support future growth and regulatory compliance, while maintaining our focus on productivity initiatives.

                               
TABLE 9: WHOLESALE BANKING                              
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)   For the three months ended    For the six months ended   
      April 30      January 31      April 30      April 30     April 30   
      2015      2015      2014      2015    2014   
Net interest income (TEB) $ 584    $ 597    $ 533    $ 1,181    $ 1,084   
Non-interest income   200      114      145      314      312   
Total revenue   784      711      678      1,495      1,396   
Provision for credit losses                    
Non-interest expenses   447      433      405      880      816   
Net income $ 246    $ 192    $ 207    $ 438    $ 437   
                                 
Selected volumes and ratios                              
Trading-related revenue $ 424    $ 380    $ 365    $ 804    $ 773   
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital risk-weighted assets (billions of dollars)2,3   57      64      56      57      56   
Return on common equity   17.7  %   13.0  %   18.2  %   15.3  %   19.4  %
Efficiency ratio   57.0      60.9      59.7      58.9      58.5   
Average number of full-time equivalent staff   3,771      3,746      3,618      3,758      3,580   

1 In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Bank implemented a funding valuation adjustment (FVA) in response to growing evidence that market implied funding costs and benefits are now considered in the pricing and fair valuation of uncollateralized derivatives. See Note 3 of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on FVA.
Effective the third quarter of 2014, each capital ratio has its own RWA measure due to the OSFI-prescribed scalar for inclusion of the CVA. For the third and fourth quarters of 2014, the scalars for inclusion of CVA for CET1, Tier 1 and Total Capital RWA were 57%, 65%, and 77%, respectively. For fiscal 2015, the scalars are 64%, 71%, and 77%, respectively.
Prior to the first quarter of 2015, the amounts have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 2015 Standards and Amendments.
Effective November 1, 2014, capital allocated to the business segments is based on 9% CET1 Capital. These changes have been applied prospectively.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Wholesale Banking net income for the quarter was $246 million, an increase of $39 million, or 19%, compared with the second quarter last year due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher non-interest expenses and a higher effective tax rate. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 17.7%, compared with 18.2% in the second quarter last year.

Wholesale Banking revenue is derived primarily from capital markets services and corporate lending. The capital markets businesses generate revenue from advisory, underwriting, trading, facilitation, and trade execution services. Revenue for the quarter was $784 million, an increase of $106 million, or 16%, compared with the second quarter last year. The increase in revenue was due to higher debt and equity underwriting activity from our continued focus on origination in Canada and the U.S., higher foreign exchange trading that benefited from stronger volumes, and higher interest rate and credit trading activity. Corporate lending revenue also increased on strong loan volume growth. The increase in revenue was partially offset by lower security gains in the investment portfolio.

PCL for the quarter decreased $7 million compared with the second quarter last year and consisted primarily of the accrual cost of credit protection.

Non-interest expenses for the quarter were $447 million, an increase of $42 million, or 10%, compared with the second quarter last year. The increase was primarily due to higher variable compensation commensurate with increased revenue and the impact of foreign exchange translation.

CET1 RWA were $57 billion as at April 30, 2015, an increase of $1 billion, or 2%, compared with April 30, 2014.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q1 2015
Wholesale Banking net income for the quarter increased $54 million, or 28%, compared with the prior quarter due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher non-interest expenses. The annualized return on common equity for the quarter was 17.7 %, compared with 13.0% in the prior quarter.

Revenue for the quarter increased $73 million, or 10%, compared with the prior quarter. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher interest rate and credit trading activity, and higher underwriting fees in Canada and the U.S. on stronger debt and equity capital markets activity. This was partially offset by lower security gains in the investment portfolio, and reduced equity and foreign exchange trading.

PCL for the quarter remained relatively flat compared with the prior quarter and consisted primarily of the accrual cost of credit protection.

Non-interest expenses for the quarter increased $14 million, or 3%, primarily due to higher variable compensation commensurate with increased revenue.

CET1 RWA were $57 billion as at April 30, 2015, a decrease of $7 billion, or 11%, compared with January 31, 2015. The decrease was primarily due to reduced exposures and the impact of foreign exchange translation.

Year-to-date comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Wholesale Banking net income for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was $438 million, an increase of $1 million compared with the same period last year due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher non-interest expenses and a higher effective tax rate. The annualized return on common equity was 15.3%, compared with 19.4% in the same period last year.

Revenue was $1,495 million, an increase of $99 million, or 7%, compared with the same period last year. The increase in revenue was primarily due to stronger underwriting volumes in Canada and the U.S., higher corporate lending, and higher trading-related revenue.

PCL was $2 million, a decrease of $5 million compared with the same period last year, and consisted primarily of the accrual cost of credit protection.

Non-interest expenses were $880 million, an increase of $64 million, or 8%, compared with the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher initiative spend, the impact of foreign exchange translation and higher variable compensation commensurate with increased revenue.

Business Outlook
Overall, the global economy is showing signs of recovery and we continue to see momentum in capital markets. However, we remain cautious as a combination of evolving capital and regulatory changes, uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates, volatile energy markets, and the weaker Canadian dollar will continue to impact our business. While these factors will likely affect corporate and investor sentiment in the near term, we believe our diversified, integrated business model will continue to deliver solid results and grow our franchise. We remain focused on growing and deepening client relationships, being a valued counterparty, and managing our risks and productivity in 2015.

                       
TABLE 10: CORPORATE                      
(millions of Canadian dollars) For the three months ended  For the six months ended   
      April 30    January 31    April 30    April 30    April 30   
      2015    2015    2014    2015    2014   
Net income (loss) - reported $ (417) $ (206) $ (93) $ (623) $ 23   
Adjustments for items of note                      
Amortization of intangibles   65    63    63    128    124   
Restructuring charges   228        228     
Fair value of derivatives hedging the reclassified available-for-sale securities portfolio   (15)       (15)   (19)  
Gain on sale of TD Waterhouse Institutional Services           (196)  
Total adjustments for items of note   278    63    63    341    (91)  
Net income (loss) - adjusted $ (139) $ (143) $ (30) $ (282) $ (68)  
                         
Decomposition of items included in net income (loss) - adjusted                      
Net corporate expenses $ (177) $ (172) $ (159) $ (349) $ (324)  
Other   10      103    12    203   
Non-controlling interests   28    27    26    55    53   
Net income (loss) - adjusted $ (139) $ (143) $ (30) $ (282) $ (68)  

For explanations of items of note, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Reconciliation of Adjusted to Reported Net Income" table in the "How We Performed" section of this document.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Corporate segment's reported net loss for the quarter was $417 million, compared with a reported net loss of $93 million in the second quarter last year. Current quarter reported net loss includes restructuring charges of $337 million ($228 million after tax). Adjusted net loss was $139 million, compared with an adjusted net loss of $30 million in the second quarter last year. Adjusted net loss increased largely due to lower contribution from Other items, due to gains recognized in the second quarter last year. These included the gain on sale of TD Ameritrade shares ($46 million after tax), higher revenue from treasury and balance sheet management activities, releases for incurred but not identified credit losses related to the Canadian loan portfolio, and positive tax items. Net corporate expenses increased as a result of ongoing investment in enterprise and regulatory projects and productivity initiatives.

Quarterly comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q1 2015
Corporate segment's reported net loss for the quarter was $417 million, compared with a reported net loss of $206 million in the prior quarter. Current quarter reported net loss includes restructuring charges of $337 million ($228 million after tax). Adjusted net loss was $139 million, compared with an adjusted net loss of $143 million in the prior quarter. The decline in adjusted net loss was due to higher contribution from Other items, partially offset by an increase in net corporate expenses. Other items were favourable largely due to higher revenue from treasury and balance sheet management activities in the current quarter.

Year-to-date comparison - Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Corporate segment's reported net loss for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was $623 million, compared with a reported net income of $23 million in the same period last year. Current quarter reported net loss includes restructuring charges of $337 million ($228 million after tax). Adjusted net loss for the six months ended April 30, 2015, was $282 million, compared with adjusted net loss of $68 million in the same period last year. The increase in adjusted net loss was due to lower contribution from Other items and higher net corporate expenses. The unfavourable impact of Other items was due to the gains on sales of TD Ameritrade shares last year ($85 million after tax), lower revenue from treasury and balance sheet management activities, releases for incurred but not identified credit losses related to the Canadian loan portfolio, and positive tax items recognized last year. Net corporate expenses increased as a result of ongoing investment in enterprise and regulatory projects and productivity initiatives.

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