EX-99.2 5 c78243_ex99-2.htm

Exhibit 99.2

$ 3 Billion Premier Financial Institution Serving the New Jersey/New York Metro Area Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Community Bank Investor Conference July 29, 2014

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Overview of ConnectOne Merger 3 □ Announced merger with Center Bancorp, Inc. in January. Closed on July 1 st and combined company maintains ConnectOne name and ticker (Nasdaq: CNOB) □ Combines two high performing New Jersey banks situated in some of the most affluent markets in the nation □ Creates a $ 3+ billion institution with a significantly enhanced platform for continued growth in middle market commercial business lending □ Combines a robust core deposit base with strong organic loan generation □ Expands ConnectOne’s loan platform for continued growth and increases legal lending limit □ Strong culture and business focus, with demonstrated commitment and service to their communities □ Enhances franchise value; improves trading liquidity Strategically Compelling Merger of Equals

New ConnectOne Overview (NASDAQ: CNOB) □ Approximately $3.1 billion in total assets, $2.4 billion in total deposits and $2.2 billion in total loans □ 24 branches across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, and Union counties □ One of the largest New Jersey - based banking institutions with increased scale, technology and lending capabilities serving middle market commercial businesses □ Market Capitalization: ~ $600 million (7/24/14) □ Pro forma company profile as of 3/31/2014 (1) : Assets ($mm): $3,144 Loans ($mm): $2,219 Deposits ($mm): $2,371 Common Equity ($mm): $408 Branches: 24 □ Declared dividend of $0.075 per common share payable to shareholders of record on 7/1/14 4 CNOB (24) Sussex Warren Hunterdon Mercer Somerset Middlesex Monmouth Union Essex Hudson Bergen Passaic Morris NEW JERSEY PA NY Rank Institution (ST) Number of Branches Deposits in Market ($mm) Market Share (%) 1 Investors Bancorp Inc (NJ) 107 9,083 12.6 2 Valley National Bancorp (NJ) 168 8,602 11.9 3 Provident Financial Services (NJ) 85 5,672 7.9 4 Columbia Bank MHC (NJ) 44 3,182 4.4 5 Sun Bancorp Inc. (NJ) 55 2,740 3.8 6 Lakeland Bancorp (NJ) 52 2,678 3.7 7 Kearny Financial Corp. (MHC) (NJ) 41 2,378 3.3 Pro Forma 24 2,105 2.9 8 OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NJ) 24 1,719 2.4 9 Amboy Bancorp. (NJ) 23 1,663 2.3 10 Peapack-Gladstone Financial (NJ) 24 1,525 2.1 11 Oritani Financial Corp. (NJ) 26 1,444 2.0 12 Union County Savings Bank (NJ) 4 1,415 2.0 13 Spencer Savings Bank SLA (NJ) 20 1,383 1.9 14 Center Bancorp Inc. (NJ) 17 1,281 1.8 15 Boiling Springs MHC (NJ) 18 1,102 1.5 18 ConnectOne Bancorp Inc. (NJ) 7 823 1.1 Totals (1-15) 708 45,867 63.6 Totals (1-94) 1,177 72,175 100.0 Branch Summary NJ Deposit Market Share (NJ Headquartered) (2) (1) Per 8 - K filed on 6/20/2014 (2) Source: SNL Financial; Deposit data as of 6/30/2013; Pro forma for pending or recently completed transactions

Post - Merger Integration Update 5 □ Employed a rigorous integration planning process, includes key employees from both companies □ Completed systems integration and transition to ConnectOne's operating platform □ Conversion of all branches to ConnectOne brand Successfully Executed & Delivered on Aggressive Timeline Less than six months from signing to full system conversion

$708 $755 $890 $961 $1,006 $0 $300 $600 $900 $1,200 2010 2011 2012 2013 June 30, 2014 $7.0 $13.9 $17.5 $19.9 $20.3 $0.0 $5.0 $10.0 $15.0 $20.0 $25.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 *Six Months 2014 Annualized $494 $629 $849 $1,152 $1,323 $0 $300 $600 $900 $1,200 $1,500 2010 2011 2012 2013 June 30, 2014 $4.7 $6.7 $8.4 $10.3 $13.9 $0.0 $2.5 $5.0 $7.5 $10.0 $12.5 2010 2011 2012 2013 *Six Months 2014 Annualized Merger Combines Two of New Jersey’s Highest Performing Banks 6 Source: Company filings Note: Compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) for the years 2010 through 2013 Net Income ($mm) Loans ($mm) Loans ($mm) Net Income ($mm) Center Historical Performance ConnectOne Historical Performance *Excludes merger related expenses

Construction 4.0% Residential R.E. 11.5% Commercial R.E. 55.5% Commercial & Industrial 25.3% Consumer & Other 3.8% Construction 5.6% Residential R.E. 6.7% Commercial R.E. 67.1% Commercial & Industrial 17.9% Consumer & Other 2.7% Cost of Total Deposits: 0.57% CNOB Stand Alone Total: Yield on Loans: 4.60% Total: $1,245mm $1,028mm Demand Deposits 23.0% NOW & Other Trans. Accts 3.5% MMDA & Other Savings 26.9% Time Deposits 46.5% Construction 4.9% Residential R.E. 8.8% Commercial R.E. 62.0% Commercial & Industrial 21.2% Consumer & Other 3.2% Commercially Oriented Loan Portfolio with Strong Core Funding Mix 7 Source: Company filings; Does not include purchase accounting adjustments; Yield on loans and cost of total deposits for the qua rter ended March 31, 2014 CNOB loan data as of 3/31/2014 per GAAP filings and deposit data as of 3/31/2014 per regulatory filings CNBC loan and deposit data as of 3/31/2014 per GAAP filings Deposit Mix Loan Mix Pro Forma Total: Total: $2,233mm $2,368mm Cost of Total Deposits: 0.39% CNBC Stand Alone Total: Yield on Loans: 4.24% Total: $988mm $1,340mm Demand Deposits 16.7% NOW & Other Trans. Accts 19.4% MMDA & Other Savings 52.2% Time Deposits 11.7% Demand Deposits 19.4% NOW & Other Trans. Accts 12.5% MMDA & Other Savings 41.3% Time Deposits 26.8%

Well Capitalized Institution with Strong Credit Quality 8 Tangible Common Equity / Tangible Assets (%) (1) Total Risk Based Capital Ratio (%) NPAs / Loans + OREO (%) NCOs / Average Loans (%) Source: Company filings, peer data per SNL Financial Note: Peers include major exchange traded banks and thrifts headquartered in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic with assets betwe en $2 billion and $5 billion and NPAs/Loans + OREO less than 5.00% Note: For comparative purposes, nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) are defined as nonaccrual loans, accruing troubled debt restruc tur ings and OREO (1) Non - GAAP reconciliation can be found in the appendix 5.60% 5.50% 7.76% 10.45% 9.85% 7.92% 7.61% 8.22% 8.48% 8.78% 8.93% 0.00% 2.50% 5.00% 7.50% 10.00% 12.50% 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 CNOB CNBC Peer Median 0.82% 1.79% 1.34% 1.16% 1.01% 2.57% 1.97% 1.31% 0.95% 0.95% 1.59% 0.00% 0.60% 1.20% 1.80% 2.40% 3.00% 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 CNOB CNBC Peer Median 11.41% 11.15% 10.52% 12.91% 12.20% 14.29% 12.89% 12.22% 12.90% 13.21% 14.59% 0.00% 3.50% 7.00% 10.50% 14.00% 17.50% 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 CNOB CNBC Peer Median 0.06% 0.03% 0.05% 0.19% 0.08% 0.69% 0.24% (0.04%) 0.03% 0.13% 0.11% (0.10%) 0.10% 0.30% 0.50% 0.70% 0.90% 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 CNOB CNBC Peer Median

Strategy and Vision 9 We position ourselves as “a better place to be” for clients, community, employees and shareholders by: □ Offering high - quality, personal service vs. out - of - market competitors and minimizing turnover □ Capitalizing on banking dislocation in our region □ Maintaining solid asset quality through strong credit culture □ Utilizing our exceptional market area to grow a high - quality, loyal client base □ Operating with a “sense of urgency” culture that differentiates us from our competitors □ Planning and investing in scalable infrastructure for the “future of banking”

Investment in Infrastructure 10 We are constantly investing and adapting our scalable infrastructure to strengthen our competitive position ConnectOne’s infrastructure strength is in state of the art technology versus brick and mortar Smart investments in technology have enabled us to be competitive with even the largest banking institutions. Investments include, but not limited to: Mobile banking Remote deposit capture banking Cash management services/Electronic payment solutions Appropriate structural investments in key areas to ensure quality growth: Credit processes Compliance and operations Maintaining and recruiting top talent

Organic Growth - What Sets Us Apart 11 Attractive Operating Area • Operates in the NJ/NY Metro area • Based in Northern New Jersey, one of the wealthiest areas in the nation Our Lending Niche of $5 million to $15 million • Provides for a substantial, underserved, lucrative market Superior Client - First Culture • Our “Sense of Urgency” culture is a game - changer for clients • Speed of execution in underwriting and closing process • Building clients, not customers Focused Marketing • The ConnectOne message solidifies our reputation as banking industry experts

Non - Organic Growth Opportunities 12 “Seat at the Table” • Went public earlier last year, access to capital markets we never had before • ConnectOne merger provided immediate scale and more liquid trading currency Consolidating Industry • Valuations, including ours, can benefit from economies of scale associated with correctly priced and well - executed M&A Our Marketplace has Many Small Banks • With insufficient infrastructures trading at discounted pricing multiples • Increasing investor acceptance of merger - of - equals transactions We will be opportunistic – Shareholder Value is our #1 consideration

Executive Management Team 13 Frank Sorrentino III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer □ Founding Chairman in 2005 and CEO since 2007 □ Recognized industry thought leader, ABA Board Member William S. Burns, Chief Financial Officer □ 34 years of experience in the financial services industry including Dime Bank, Bank of New York & Summit Bank Elizabeth Magennis, Chief Lending Officer □ 24 years of experience in the banking industry including Bank of New York & Sovereign Bank Laura Criscione, Chief Compliance Officer □ 22 years of experience in the banking industry. Aditya Kishore, Chief Technology/Operations Officer □ 20 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries, including Chief Banking Officer at FIS Global Richard Tappen, Chief Credit Officer □ 40 years experience in credit and lending, including former positions at Summit and United Trust Maria Gendelman, Chief Retail Officer □ 20 years experience in retail, including former positions at CapitalOne, Commerce and TD

Strategically compelling merger between two top performing NJ banks Highly attractive franchise with enhanced size, scale and geographic footprint in key markets in NJ/ NY Metro market Unique service culture: customer - centric, relationship - oriented banking approach Robust organic loan generator with history of strong credit quality Engaged and experienced management team and board Shares trading at approximately 13x consensus 2015 EPS x x x x x x A Compelling Investment Opportunity 14