ZION-2014.06.30-10Q



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from         to                         
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-12307
ZIONS BANCORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
UTAH
87-0227400
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
One South Main, 15th Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah
84133
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 524-4787
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
ý
Accelerated filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, without par value, outstanding at July 31, 2014
202,782,493 shares



ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX

 
 
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except shares)

June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
1,384,131

 
$
1,175,083

Money market investments:
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
6,386,353

 
8,175,048

Federal funds sold and security resell agreements
478,535

 
282,248

Investment securities:
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity, at adjusted cost (approximate fair value $643,926 and $609,547)
615,104

 
588,981

Available-for-sale, at fair value
3,462,809

 
3,701,886

Trading account, at fair value
56,572

 
34,559

 
4,134,485

 
4,325,426

 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
164,374

 
171,328

 
 
 
 
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and fees
39,630,363

 
39,043,365

Less allowance for loan losses
675,907

 
746,291

Loans, net of allowance
38,954,456

 
38,297,074

 
 
 
 
Other noninterest-bearing investments
854,978

 
855,642

Premises and equipment, net
803,214

 
726,372

Goodwill
1,014,129

 
1,014,129

Core deposit and other intangibles
30,826

 
36,444

Other real estate owned
27,725

 
46,105

Other assets
878,069

 
926,228

 
$
55,111,275

 
$
56,031,127

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
19,609,990

 
$
18,758,753

Interest-bearing:
 
 
 
Savings and money market
23,308,114

 
23,029,928

Time
2,500,303

 
2,593,038

Foreign
252,207

 
1,980,161

 
45,670,614

 
46,361,880

 
 
 
 
Federal funds and other short-term borrowings
258,401

 
340,348

Long-term debt
1,933,136

 
2,273,575

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
95,472

 
89,705

Other liabilities
453,562

 
501,056

Total liabilities
48,411,185

 
49,566,564

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, without par value, authorized 4,400,000 shares
1,004,006

 
1,003,970

Common stock, without par value; authorized 350,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 185,112,965 and 184,677,696 shares
4,192,136

 
4,179,024

Retained earnings
1,640,785

 
1,473,670

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(136,837
)
 
(192,101
)
Total shareholders’ equity
6,700,090

 
6,464,563

 
$
55,111,275

 
$
56,031,127

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
433,801

 
$
460,308

 
$
868,145

 
$
913,741

Interest on money market investments
4,888

 
5,764

 
10,018

 
11,203

Interest on securities
24,502

 
27,161

 
52,596

 
53,037

Total interest income
463,191

 
493,233

 
930,759

 
977,981

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on deposits
12,096

 
15,143

 
24,875

 
30,785

Interest on short- and long-term borrowings
34,812

 
47,433

 
73,136

 
98,424

Total interest expense
46,908

 
62,576

 
98,011

 
129,209

Net interest income
416,283

 
430,657

 
832,748

 
848,772

Provision for loan losses
(54,416
)
 
(21,990
)
 
(55,026
)
 
(51,025
)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
470,699

 
452,647

 
887,774

 
899,797

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
42,873

 
44,329

 
85,467

 
87,909

Other service charges, commissions and fees
47,513

 
45,888

 
91,032

 
88,619

Wealth management income
7,980

 
7,732

 
15,057

 
14,726

Capital markets and foreign exchange
5,842

 
6,740

 
10,842

 
14,226

Dividends and other investment income
7,995

 
11,339

 
15,859

 
24,063

Loan sales and servicing income
6,335

 
10,723

 
12,809

 
21,674

Fair value and nonhedge derivative loss
(1,934
)
 
(2,957
)
 
(10,473
)
 
(8,402
)
Equity securities gains, net
2,513

 
2,209

 
3,425

 
5,041

Fixed income securities gains (losses), net
5,026

 
(1,153
)
 
35,940

 
2,146

Impairment losses on investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment losses on investment securities

 
(4,910
)
 
(27
)
 
(36,403
)
Noncredit-related losses on securities not expected to be sold (recognized in other comprehensive income)

 
693

 

 
22,069

Net impairment losses on investment securities

 
(4,217
)
 
(27
)
 
(14,334
)
Other
707

 
4,515

 
3,238

 
10,699

Total noninterest income
124,850

 
125,148

 
263,169

 
246,367

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
238,764

 
227,328

 
472,170

 
457,117

Occupancy, net
28,939

 
27,951

 
57,244

 
55,340

Furniture, equipment and software
27,986

 
26,545

 
55,930

 
52,619

Other real estate expense
(266
)
 
1,590

 
1,341

 
3,567

Credit-related expense
7,139

 
9,397

 
14,045

 
19,879

Provision for unfunded lending commitments
6,779

 
3,627

 
5,767

 
(2,727
)
Professional and legal services
12,171

 
17,149

 
23,166

 
27,620

Advertising
6,803

 
5,807

 
13,201

 
11,700

FDIC premiums
8,017

 
10,124

 
15,939

 
19,835

Amortization of core deposit and other intangibles
2,736

 
3,762

 
5,618

 
7,581

Debt extinguishment cost

 
40,282

 

 
40,282

Other
66,959

 
78,116

 
139,669

 
156,213

Total noninterest expense
406,027

 
451,678

 
804,090

 
849,026

Income before income taxes
189,522

 
126,117

 
346,853

 
297,138

Income taxes
69,972

 
43,091

 
126,093

 
103,725

Net income
119,550

 
83,026

 
220,760

 
193,413

Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 
(336
)
Net income applicable to controlling interest
119,550

 
83,026

 
220,760

 
193,749

Preferred stock dividends
(15,060
)
 
(27,641
)
 
(40,080
)
 
(50,040
)
Net earnings applicable to common shareholders
$
104,490

 
$
55,385

 
$
180,680

 
$
143,709

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic shares
184,668

 
183,647

 
184,555

 
183,522

Diluted shares
185,286

 
184,062

 
185,202

 
183,863

Net earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.56

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.97

 
$
0.78

Diluted
0.56

 
0.30

 
0.97

 
0.77

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
119,550

 
$
83,026

 
$
220,760

 
$
193,413

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized holding gains on investment securities
 
10,605

 
29,300

 
81,671

 
78,096

Noncredit-related impairment losses on securities not
expected to be sold
 

 
(130
)
 

 
(12,884
)
Reclassification to earnings for realized net fixed income securities gains
 
(3,104
)
 
712

 
(27,944
)
 
(1,325
)
Reclassification to earnings for net credit-related impairment losses on investment securities
 

 
2,549

 
17

 
8,548

Accretion of securities with noncredit-related impairment losses not expected to be sold
 
273

 
386

 
559

 
595

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments
 
1,199

 
(1
)
 
1,519

 
(3
)
Reclassification adjustment for increase in interest income recognized in earnings on derivative instruments
 
(348
)
 
(469
)
 
(558
)
 
(1,426
)
Other comprehensive income
 
8,625

 
32,347

 
55,264

 
71,601

Comprehensive income
 
128,175

 
115,373

 
276,024

 
265,014

Comprehensive loss applicable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 
(336
)
Comprehensive income applicable to controlling interest
 
$
128,175

 
$
115,373

 
$
276,024

 
$
265,350

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except shares
and per share amounts)
Preferred
stock
 
Common stock
 
Retained earnings
 
Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss)
 
Noncontrolling interests
 
Total
shareholders’ equity
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
1,003,970

 
184,677,696

 
$
4,179,024

 
$
1,473,670

 
 
$
(192,101
)
 
 
 
$

 
 
$
6,464,563

Net income for the period
 
 
 
 
 
 
220,760

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
220,760

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
55,264

 
 
 
 
 
 
55,264

Subordinated debt converted to preferred stock
36

 
 
 
(5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31

Net activity under employee plans and related tax benefits
 
 
435,269

 
13,117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,117

Dividends on preferred stock


 
 
 
 
 
(40,080
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(40,080
)
Dividends on common stock, $0.08 per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
(14,873
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(14,873
)
Change in deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,308

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,308

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
1,004,006

 
185,112,965

 
$
4,192,136

 
$
1,640,785

 
 
$
(136,837
)
 
 
 
$

 
 
$
6,700,090

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
1,128,302

 
184,199,198

 
$
4,166,109

 
$
1,203,815

 
 
$
(446,157
)
 
 
 
$
(3,428
)
 
 
$
6,048,641

Net income (loss) for the period
 
 
 
 
 
 
193,749

 
 
 
 
 
 
(336
)
 
 
193,413

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
71,601

 
 
 
 
 
 
71,601

Issuance of preferred stock
598,941

 
 
 
(11,016
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
587,925

Subordinated debt converted to preferred stock
1,416

 
 
 
(206
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,210

Net activity under employee plans and related tax benefits
 
 
237,458

 
17,107

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17,107

Dividends on preferred stock


 
 
 
 
 
(50,040
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(50,040
)
Dividends on common stock, $0.05 per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,239
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,239
)
Change in deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
116

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
116

Other changes in noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
(4,166
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,764

 
 
(402
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
$
1,728,659

 
184,436,656

 
$
4,167,828

 
$
1,338,401

 
 
$
(374,556
)
 
 
 
$

 
 
$
6,860,332

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income for the period
$
119,550

 
$
83,026

 
$
220,760

 
$
193,413

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt extinguishment cost

 
40,282

 

 
40,282

Net impairment losses on investment securities

 
4,217

 
27

 
14,334

Provision for credit losses
(47,637
)
 
(18,363
)
 
(49,259
)
 
(53,752
)
Depreciation and amortization
31,150

 
21,935

 
63,554

 
60,193

Fixed income securities losses (gains), net
(5,026
)
 
1,153

 
(35,940
)
 
(2,146
)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
(58,870
)
 
(7,726
)
 
19,408

 
(6,444
)
Net decrease (increase) in trading securities
(247
)
 
1,882

 
(22,109
)
 
1,871

Net decrease (increase) in loans held for sale
(39,322
)
 
33,450

 
1,873

 
123,446

Change in other liabilities
19,586

 
2,967

 
(57,994
)
 
(45,510
)
Change in other assets
(16,668
)
 
121,095

 
(13,582
)
 
172,675

Other, net
9,910

 
3,585

 
12,246

 
(8,568
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
12,426

 
287,503

 
138,984

 
489,794

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease (increase) in money market investments
1,672,896

 
(276,364
)
 
1,592,408

 
352,523

Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investment securities
held-to-maturity
19,190

 
27,825

 
38,125

 
81,437

Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity
(27,514
)
 
(74,168
)
 
(63,264
)
 
(119,968
)
Proceeds from sales, maturities, and paydowns of investment securities available-for-sale
194,973

 
259,273

 
1,042,261

 
618,496

Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(221,701
)
 
(124,146
)
 
(673,824
)
 
(611,121
)
Net loan and lease originations
(444,844
)
 
(468,473
)
 
(607,330
)
 
(589,324
)
Net purchases of premises and equipment
(35,815
)
 
(26,733
)
 
(112,731
)
 
(42,533
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
17,087

 
24,685

 
28,912

 
52,659

Other, net
1,380

 
12,646

 
6,997

 
20,034

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
1,175,652

 
(645,455
)
 
1,251,554

 
(237,797
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
(861,472
)
 
525,860

 
(691,266
)
 
(1,117,018
)
Net change in short-term funds borrowed
(21,436
)
 
(70,154
)
 
(81,947
)
 
(96,007
)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 
348,585

 

 
367,947

Repayments of long-term debt
(236,404
)
 
(551,616
)
 
(361,159
)
 
(570,014
)
Debt extinguishment cost paid

 
(23,305
)
 

 
(23,305
)
Proceeds from issuances of common and preferred stock
1,641

 
423,118

 
4,521

 
592,517

Dividends paid on common and preferred stock
(24,207
)
 
(35,047
)
 
(47,948
)
 
(59,279
)
Other, net
(3,388
)
 
(5,209
)
 
(3,691
)
 
(5,648
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(1,145,266
)
 
612,232

 
(1,181,490
)
 
(910,807
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks
42,812

 
254,280

 
209,048

 
(658,810
)
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
1,341,319

 
928,817

 
1,175,083

 
1,841,907

Cash and due from banks at end of period
$
1,384,131

 
$
1,183,097

 
$
1,384,131

 
$
1,183,097

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
40,820

 
$
41,782

 
$
81,669

 
$
103,913

Net cash paid for income taxes
122,737

 
120,438

 
122,656

 
124,003

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2014

1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Zions Bancorporation (“the Parent”) and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively “the Company,” “Zions,” “we,” “our,” “us”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. References to GAAP, including standards promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) are made according to sections of the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and to Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”), which include consensus issues of the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”). In certain cases, ASUs are issued jointly with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 is from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Company provides a full range of banking and related services through subsidiary banks in 11 Western and Southwestern states as follows: Zions First National Bank (“Zions Bank”), in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming; California Bank & Trust (“CB&T”); Amegy Corporation (“Amegy”) and its subsidiary, Amegy Bank, in Texas; National Bank of Arizona (“NBAZ”); Nevada State Bank (“NSB”); Vectra Bank Colorado (“Vectra”), in Colorado and New Mexico; The Commerce Bank of Washington (“TCBW”); and The Commerce Bank of Oregon (“TCBO”). The Parent and its subsidiary banks also own and operate certain nonbank subsidiaries that engage in financial services.

2.
CERTAIN RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new standard was issued jointly with IFRS and creates a single source of revenue recognition guidance across all companies in all industries. The core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The banking industry does not expect significant changes because major sources of revenue are from financial instruments that have been excluded from the scope of the new guidance, (including loans, derivatives, debt and equity securities, etc.). However, the new guidance may affect other fees charged by banks, such as asset management fees, credit card interchange fees, deposit account fees, etc., although the materiality of the impact on the Company is still being evaluated. For public companies, adoption is required for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with no early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance may have on its financial statements.
In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. This new guidance under ASC 310-40, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, clarifies that a creditor should be considered to have physical possession of a residential real estate property collateralizing a residential mortgage loan and thus would reclassify the loan to other real estate owned when certain conditions are satisfied. The new amendments will require additional financial statement disclosures and may be applied on either a prospective or a modified retrospective basis, with early

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adoption permitted. For public companies, adoption is required for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management does not currently believe this new guidance will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statement disclosures.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects. This new accounting guidance under ASC 323, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures, revised the conditions that an entity must meet to elect to use the effective yield method when accounting for qualified affordable housing project investments. The final consensus of the EITF changed the method of amortizing a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) investment from the effective yield method to a proportional amortization method. The amortization would be proportional to the tax credits and tax benefits received but, under a practical expedient that would be available in certain circumstances, amortization could be proportional to only the tax credits. Reporting entities that invest in LIHTC investments through a limited liability entity could elect the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. The guidance would not extend to other types of tax credit investments. The final consensus would be applied retrospectively with early adoption and other adjustments permitted. For public companies, adoption is required for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management does not currently believe this new guidance will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

3.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Noncash activities are summarized as follows:
 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases transferred to other real estate owned
$
4,905

 
$
17,376

 
$
11,243

 
$
40,818

Loans and leases transferred to (from) loans held for sale
(1,292
)
 
36,510

 
(5,081
)
 
36,414

Beneficial conversion feature transferred from common stock to preferred stock as a result of subordinated debt conversions
5

 
37

 
5

 
206

Subordinated debt converted to preferred stock
31

 
219

 
31

 
1,210


4.
CASH AND MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS
Gross and net information for selected financial instruments in the balance sheet is as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
 
 
Description
 
Gross amounts recognized
 
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
 
Net amounts presented in the balance sheet
 
Financial instruments
 
Cash collateral received/pledged
 
Net amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements
 
$
478,535

 
$

 
$
478,535

 
$

 
$

 
$
478,535

Derivatives (included in other assets)
 
57,143

 

 
57,143

 
(6,247
)
 

 
50,896

 
 
$
535,678

 
$

 
$
535,678

 
$
(6,247
)
 
$

 
$
529,431

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds and other short-term borrowings
 
$
258,401

 
$

 
$
258,401

 
$

 
$

 
$
258,401

Derivatives (included in other liabilities)
 
56,574

 

 
56,574

 
(6,247
)
 
(32,743
)
 
17,584

 
 
$
314,975

 
$

 
$
314,975

 
$
(6,247
)
 
$
(32,743
)
 
$
275,985



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December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
 
 
Description
 
Gross amounts recognized
 
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
 
Net amounts presented in the balance sheet
 
Financial instruments
 
Cash collateral received/pledged
 
Net amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements
 
$
282,248

 
$

 
$
282,248

 
$

 
$

 
$
282,248

Derivatives (included in other assets)
 
65,683

 

 
65,683

 
(11,650
)
 
2,210

 
56,243

 
 
$
347,931

 
$

 
$
347,931

 
$
(11,650
)
 
$
2,210

 
$
338,491

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds and other short-term borrowings
 
$
340,348

 
$

 
$
340,348

 
$

 
$

 
$
340,348

Derivatives (included in other liabilities)
 
68,397

 

 
68,397

 
(11,650
)
 
(26,997
)
 
29,750

 
 
$
408,745

 
$

 
$
408,745

 
$
(11,650
)
 
$
(26,997
)
 
$
370,098

Security resell and repurchase agreements are offset, when applicable, in the balance sheet according to master netting agreements. Security repurchase agreements are included with “Federal funds and other short-term borrowings.” Derivative instruments may be offset under their master netting agreements; however, for accounting purposes, we present these items on a gross basis in the Company’s balance sheet. See Note 7 for further information regarding derivative instruments.

5.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 
Investment securities are summarized below. Note 10 discusses the process to estimate fair value for investment securities.
 
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
Recognized in OCI 1
 
 
 
Not recognized in OCI
 
 
(In thousands)

Amortized
cost
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Carrying
value
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal securities
$
576,318

 
$

 
$

 
$
576,318

 
$
13,987

 
$
936

 
$
589,369

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
79,328

 

 
40,642

2 
38,686

 
16,936

 
1,165

 
54,457

Other debt securities
100

 

 

 
100

 

 

 
100

 
655,746

 

 
40,642

 
615,104

 
30,923

 
2,101

 
643,926

Available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities
1,499

 
46

 

 
1,545

 
 
 
 
 
1,545

U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency securities
604,263

 
2,509

 
6,452

 
600,320

 
 
 
 
 
600,320

Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
302,408

 
11,356

 
464

 
313,300

 
 
 
 
 
313,300

Small Business Administration loan-backed securities
1,404,788

 
17,045

 
6,813

 
1,415,020

 
 
 
 
 
1,415,020

Municipal securities
187,760

 
1,256

 
607

 
188,409

 
 
 
 
 
188,409

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
915,058

 
11,383

 
176,289

 
750,152

 
 
 
 
 
750,152

Auction rate securities
6,508

 
99

 
29

 
6,578

 
 
 
 
 
6,578

Other
1,114

 
229

 

 
1,343

 
 
 
 
 
1,343

 
3,423,398

 
43,923

 
190,654

 
3,276,667

 
 
 
 

3,276,667

Mutual funds and other
188,573

 
60

 
2,491

 
186,142

 
 
 
 
 
186,142

 
3,611,971

 
43,983

 
193,145

 
3,462,809

 
 
 
 
 
3,462,809

Total
$
4,267,717

 
$
43,983

 
$
233,787

 
$
4,077,913

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,106,735


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December 31, 2013
 
 
 
Recognized in OCI 1
 
 
 
Not recognized in OCI
 
 
(In thousands) 

Amortized
cost
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Carrying
value
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal securities
$
551,055

 
$

 
$

 
$
551,055

 
$
11,295

 
$
4,616

 
$
557,734

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
79,419

 

 
41,593

2 
37,826

 
15,195

 
1,308

 
51,713

Other debt securities
100

 

 

 
100

 

 

 
100

 
630,574

 

 
41,593

 
588,981

 
26,490

 
5,924

 
609,547

Available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities
1,442

 
104

 

 
1,546

 
 
 
 
 
1,546

U.S. Government agencies and 
corporations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Agency securities
517,905

 
1,920

 
901

 
518,924

 
 
 
 
 
518,924

Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
308,687

 
9,926

 
1,237

 
317,376

 
 
 
 
 
317,376

Small Business Administration loan-backed securities
1,202,901

 
21,129

 
2,771

 
1,221,259

 
 
 
 
 
1,221,259

Municipal securities
65,425

 
1,329

 
490

 
66,264

 
 
 
 
 
66,264

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
1,508,224

 
13,439

 
282,843

 
1,238,820

 
 
 
 
 
1,238,820

Trust preferred securities – real estate investment trusts
22,996

 

 

 
22,996

 
 
 
 
 
22,996

Auction rate securities
6,507

 
118

 
26

 
6,599

 
 
 
 
 
6,599

Other
27,540

 
359

 

 
27,899

 
 
 
 
 
27,899

 
3,661,627

 
48,324

 
288,268

 
3,421,683

 
 
 
 
 
3,421,683

Mutual funds and other
287,603

 
21

 
7,421

 
280,203

 
 
 
 
 
280,203

 
3,949,230

 
48,345

 
295,689

 
3,701,886

 
 
 
 
 
3,701,886

Total
$
4,579,804

 
$
48,345

 
$
337,282

 
$
4,290,867

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,311,433

1 
Other comprehensive income
2 
The gross unrealized losses recognized in OCI on HTM securities resulted from a previous transfer of AFS securities to HTM, and from OTTI.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment debt securities are shown subsequently as of June 30, 2014 by expected maturity distribution for collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) and by contractual maturity for other debt securities. Actual maturities may differ from expected or contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 
Held-to-maturity
 
Available-for-sale
(In thousands)
Amortized
cost
 
Estimated
fair
value
 
Amortized
cost
 
Estimated
fair
value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due in one year or less
$
68,208

 
$
69,985

 
$
518,808

 
$
503,309

Due after one year through five years
212,364

 
213,045

 
1,254,976

 
1,240,766

Due after five years through ten years
142,532

 
147,470

 
729,062

 
715,698

Due after ten years
232,642

 
213,426

 
920,552

 
816,894

 
$
655,746

 
$
643,926

 
$
3,423,398

 
$
3,276,667



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The following is a summary of the amount of gross unrealized losses for investment securities and the estimated fair value by length of time the securities have been in an unrealized loss position:
 
June 30, 2014
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
(In thousands)
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
fair
value
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
fair
value
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal securities
$
88

 
$
7,620

 
$
848

 
$
19,235

 
$
936

 
$
26,855

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
55

 
79

 
41,752

 
54,378

 
41,807

 
54,457

 
143

 
7,699

 
42,600

 
73,613

 
42,743

 
81,312

Available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency securities
6,394

 
366,792

 
58

 
5,740

 
6,452

 
372,532

Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
145

 
15,807

 
319

 
16,641

 
464

 
32,448

Small Business Administration loan-backed securities
5,610

 
443,875

 
1,203

 
37,237

 
6,813

 
481,112

Municipal securities
77

 
15,561

 
530

 
2,697

 
607

 
18,258

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance

 

 
176,289

 
647,348

 
176,289

 
647,348

Auction rate securities
8

 
1,606

 
21

 
891

 
29

 
2,497

 
12,234

 
843,641

 
178,420

 
710,554

 
190,654

 
1,554,195

Mutual funds and other
915

 
42,852

 
1,576

 
48,516

 
2,491

 
91,368

 
13,149

 
886,493

 
179,996

 
759,070

 
193,145

 
1,645,563

Total
$
13,292

 
$
894,192

 
$
222,596

 
$
832,683

 
$
235,888

 
$
1,726,875


 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
 fair
 value
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
 fair
 value
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Estimated
 fair
 value
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal securities
$
4,025

 
$
70,400

 
$
591

 
$
9,103

 
$
4,616

 
$
79,503

 
Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance

 

 
42,901

 
51,319

 
42,901

 
51,319

 
 
4,025

 
70,400

 
43,492

 
60,422

 
47,517

 
130,822

 
Available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency securities
828

 
47,862

 
73

 
5,874

 
901

 
53,736

 
Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
1,231

 
64,533

 
6

 
935

 
1,237

 
65,468

 
Small Business Administration loan-backed securities
1,709

 
187,680

 
1,062

 
39,256

 
2,771

 
226,936

 
Municipal securities
73

 
8,834

 
417

 
3,179

 
490

 
12,013

 
Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
2,539

 
51,911

 
280,304

 
847,990

 
282,843

 
899,901

 
Auction rate securities
5

 
1,609

 
21

 
892

 
26

 
2,501

 
 
6,385

 
362,429

 
281,883

 
898,126

 
288,268

 
1,260,555

 
Mutual funds and other
943

 
24,057

 
6,478

 
103,614

 
7,421

 
127,671

 
 
7,328

 
386,486

 
288,361

 
1,001,740

 
295,689

 
1,388,226

 
Total
$
11,353

 
$
456,886

 
$
331,853

 
$
1,062,162

 
$
343,206

 
$
1,519,048


At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, 72 and 157 held-to-maturity (“HTM”) and 338 and 317 available-for-sale (“AFS”) investment securities were in an unrealized loss position.


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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
Ongoing Policy
We conduct a formal review of investment securities on a quarterly basis for the presence of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”). We assess whether OTTI is present when the fair value of a debt security is less than its amortized cost basis at the balance sheet date (the vast majority of the investment portfolio are debt securities). Under these circumstances, OTTI is considered to have occurred if (1) we intend to sell the security; (2) it is “more likely than not” we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) the present value of expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis.

Noncredit-related OTTI in securities we intend to sell is recognized in earnings as is any credit-related OTTI in securities, regardless of our intent. Noncredit-related OTTI on AFS securities not expected to be sold is recognized in OCI. The amount of noncredit-related OTTI in a security is quantified as the difference in a security’s amortized cost after adjustment for credit impairment, and its lower fair value. Presentation of OTTI is made in the statement of income on a gross basis with an offset for the amount of OTTI recognized in OCI. For securities classified as HTM, the amount of noncredit-related OTTI recognized in OCI is accreted using the effective interest rate method to the credit-adjusted expected cash flow amounts of the securities over future periods.

Effect of Volcker Rule and Interim Final Rule
On December 10, 2013, the final Volcker Rule (“VR”) was published pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act. The VR significantly restricted certain activities by covered bank holding companies, including restrictions on certain types of securities, proprietary trading, and private equity investing. On January 14, 2014, the VR’s application to certain CDO securities was revised by an Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) related primarily to bank trust preferred CDO securities.

Certain of the Company’s CDO securities backed primarily by insurance trust preferred securities, real estate investment trust (“REIT”) securities, and asset-backed securities (“ABS”) became disallowed to be held effective July 21, 2015 under the VR and the IFR. This regulatory change resulted in the Company no longer being able to hold these securities to maturity. Further, to reduce the risk profile of the portfolio, we determined as of December 31, 2013, an intent to sell certain disallowed as well as other allowed CDO securities.

During the first quarter of 2014, we recorded a total of $993 million par amount of sales and paydowns of CDO securities. Included in this amount were $631 million par amount that had been identified for sale as of December 31, 2013 and their amortized cost was adjusted to fair value as of that date. Another $301 million par amount of primarily insurance CDOs were not adjusted to fair value at December 31, 2013 because the Company did not, at that date, intend to sell these securities. Net gains for the first quarter were approximately $31 million.

During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded $25 million par amount of paydowns of CDO securities, which resulted in gains of approximately $5 million. No CDO securities were sold during the second quarter.

OTTI Conclusions
Our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K describes in more detail our OTTI evaluation process. The following summarizes the conclusions from our OTTI evaluation according to the security type that has significant gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2014:

OTTI – Asset-Backed Securities
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance: These CDO securities are interests in variable rate pools of trust preferred securities issued by trusts related to bank holding companies and insurance companies (“collateral issuers”). They are rated by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), which are rating agencies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The more junior securities were purchased generally at par, while the senior securities were purchased from Lockhart Funding LLC

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(“Lockhart”), a previously consolidated qualifying special-purpose entity securities conduit, at their carrying values (generally par) and then adjusted to their lower fair values. The primary drivers that have given rise to the unrealized losses on CDOs with bank and insurance collateral are listed below:
1)
Market yield requirements for bank CDO securities remain elevated. The financial crisis and economic downturn resulted in significant utilization of both the unique five-year deferral option, which each collateral issuer maintains during the life of the CDO, and the payment in kind (“PIK”) feature described subsequently. The resulting increase in the rate of return demanded by the market for trust preferred CDOs remains substantially higher than the contractual interest rates. CDO tranches backed by bank trust preferred securities continue to be characterized by uncertainty surrounding collateral behavior, specifically including, but not limited to, prepayments; the future number, size and timing of bank failures; holding company bankruptcies; and allowed deferrals and subsequent resumption of payment or default due to nonpayment of contractual interest.
2)
Structural features of the collateral make these CDO tranches difficult for market participants to model. The first feature unique to bank CDOs is the interest deferral feature previously noted. Throughout the crisis starting in 2008, certain banks within our CDO pools have exercised this prerogative. The extent to which these deferrals are likely to either transition to default or, alternatively, come current prior to the five-year deadline is extremely difficult for market participants to assess.
A second structural feature that is difficult to model is the PIK feature, which provides that upon reaching certain levels of collateral default or deferral, certain junior CDO tranches will not receive current interest but will instead have the interest amount that is unpaid capitalized or deferred. The delay in payment caused by PIKing results in lower security fair values even if PIKing is projected to be fully cured.
3)
The ratings from one NRSRO remain below-investment-grade for even some of the most senior tranches that originally were rated AAA or the equivalent. Ratings on a number of CDO tranches vary significantly among rating agencies. The presence of a below-investment-grade rating by even a single rating agency generally reduces the pool of buyers, which causes greater illiquidity and therefore most likely a higher implicit discount rate/lower price with regard to that CDO tranche.
Our ongoing review of these securities determined that no OTTI should be recorded in the second quarter of 2014. An immaterial amount was recorded in the first quarter of 2014.

The following is a tabular rollforward of the total amount of credit-related OTTI:
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
HTM

AFS

Total

HTM
 
AFS
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance of credit-related OTTI at beginning
of period
$
(9,079
)
 
$
(163,914
)
 
$
(172,993
)
 
$
(9,052
)
 
$
(176,833
)
 
$
(185,885
)
Additions recognized in earnings during the period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Credit-related OTTI on securities not previously impaired

 

 

 

 

 

Additional credit-related OTTI on securities previously impaired

 

 

 
(27
)
 

 
(27
)
Subtotal of amounts recognized in earnings

 

 

 
(27
)
 

 
(27
)
Reductions for securities sold or paid off during the period

 

 

 

 
12,919

 
12,919

Balance of credit-related OTTI at end of period
$
(9,079
)
 
$
(163,914
)
 
$
(172,993
)
 
$
(9,079
)
 
$
(163,914
)
 
$
(172,993
)


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(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
HTM
 
AFS
 
Total
 
HTM
 
AFS
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance of credit-related OTTI at beginning
of period
$
(13,952
)
 
$
(404,208
)
 
$
(418,160
)
 
$
(13,549
)
 
$
(394,494
)
 
$
(408,043
)
Additions recognized in earnings during the period:
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 

Credit-related OTTI on securities not previously impaired

 

 

 
(403
)
 

 
(403
)
Additional credit-related OTTI on securities previously impaired

 
(4,217
)
 
(4,217
)
 

 
(13,931
)
 
(13,931
)
Subtotal of amounts recognized in earnings

 
(4,217
)
 
(4,217
)
 
(403
)
 
(13,931
)
 
(14,334
)
Reductions for securities sold or paid off during the period

 
1,848

 
1,848

 

 
1,848

 
1,848

Balance of credit-related OTTI at end of period
$
(13,952
)

$
(406,577
)

$
(420,529
)

$
(13,952
)

$
(406,577
)

$
(420,529
)

To determine the credit component of OTTI for all security types, we utilize projected cash flows. These cash flows are credit adjusted using, among other things, assumptions for default probability and loss severity. Certain other unobservable inputs such as prepayment rate assumptions are also utilized. In addition, certain internal and external models may be utilized. See Note 10 for further discussion. To determine the credit-related portion of OTTI in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, we use the security specific effective interest rate when estimating the present value of cash flows.

For those securities with credit-related OTTI recognized in the statement of income, the amounts of pretax noncredit-related OTTI recognized in OCI were as follows:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HTM
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
16,114

AFS

 
693

 

 
5,955

 
$

 
$
693

 
$

 
$
22,069


The following summarizes gains and losses, including OTTI, that were recognized in the statement of income:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2013
 
(In thousands)
Gross gains
 
Gross losses
 
Gross gains
 
Gross losses
 
Gross gains
 
Gross losses
 
Gross gains
 
Gross losses
 
 
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
$

 
$

 
$
7

 
$

 
$

 
$
27

 
$
31

 
$
403

 
Available-for-sale
5,032

 
6

 
3,162

 
8,539

 
77,593

 
41,653

 
6,438

 
18,254

 
Other noninterest-bearing investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonmarketable equity securities
3,745

 
1,232

 
2,209

 

 
4,657

 
1,232

 
5,066

 
25

 
 
8,777

 
1,238

 
5,378

 
8,539

 
82,250

 
42,912

 
11,535

 
18,682

 
Net gains (losses)
 
 
$
7,539

 
 
 
$
(3,161
)
 
 
 
$
39,338

 
 
 
$
(7,147
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of income information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net impairment losses on investment securities
 
 
$

 
 
 
$
(4,217
)
 
 
 
$
(27
)
 
 
 
$
(14,334
)
 
Equity securities gains, net
 
 
2,513

 
 
 
2,209

 
 
 
3,425

 
 
 
5,041

 
Fixed income securities gains (losses), net
 
5,026

 
 
 
(1,153
)
 
 
 
35,940

 
 
 
2,146

 
Net gains (losses)
 
 
$
7,539

 
 
 
$
(3,161
)
 
 
 
$
39,338

 
 
 
$
(7,147
)

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Interest income by security type is as follows:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Taxable
 
Nontaxable
 
Total
 
Taxable
 
Nontaxable
 
Total
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
$
3,721

 
$
2,807

 
$
6,528

 
$
7,549

 
$
5,643

 
$
13,192

Available-for-sale
16,780

 
628

 
17,408

 
37,204

 
1,152

 
38,356

Trading
566

 

 
566

 
1,048

 

 
1,048

 
$
21,067

 
$
3,435

 
$
24,502

 
$
45,801

 
$
6,795

 
$
52,596


(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
Taxable
 
Nontaxable
 
Total
 
Taxable
 
Nontaxable
 
Total
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
$
5,012

 
$
2,834

 
$
7,846

 
$
10,085

 
$
5,735

 
$
15,820

Available-for-sale
18,517

 
511

 
19,028

 
35,690

 
1,050

 
36,740

Trading
287

 

 
287

 
477

 

 
477

 
$
23,816

 
$
3,345

 
$
27,161

 
$
46,252

 
$
6,785

 
$
53,037


Securities with a carrying value of $1.4 billion at June 30, 2014 and $1.5 billion at December 31, 2013 were pledged to secure public and trust deposits, advances, and for other purposes as required by law. Securities are also pledged as collateral for security repurchase agreements.

6.
LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans and Loans Held for Sale
Loans are summarized as follows according to major portfolio segment and specific loan class:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
164,374

 
$
171,328

 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
12,805,303

 
$
12,481,083

Leasing
415,205

 
387,929

Owner occupied
7,386,414

 
7,437,195

Municipal
522,327

 
449,418

Total commercial
21,129,249

 
20,755,625

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
Construction and land development
2,340,249

 
2,182,821

Term
7,968,625

 
8,005,837

Total commercial real estate
10,308,874

 
10,188,658

Consumer:
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
2,204,174

 
2,133,120

1-4 family residential
4,827,067

 
4,736,665

Construction and other consumer real estate
338,170

 
324,922

Bankcard and other revolving plans
376,366

 
356,240

Other
195,895

 
197,864

Total consumer
7,941,672

 
7,748,811

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
250,568

 
350,271

Total loans
$
39,630,363

 
$
39,043,365


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Loan balances are presented net of unearned income and fees, which amounted to $149.6 million at June 30, 2014 and $141.7 million at December 31, 2013.

Owner occupied and commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans include unamortized premiums of approximately $41.6 million at June 30, 2014 and $47.2 million at December 31, 2013.
Municipal loans generally include loans to municipalities with the debt service being repaid from general funds or pledged revenues of the municipal entity, or to private commercial entities or 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entities utilizing a pass-through municipal entity to achieve favorable tax treatment.
Land development loans included in the construction and land development loan class were $540.1 million at June 30, 2014 and $561.3 million at December 31, 2013.

FDIC-supported loans were acquired during 2009 and are indemnified by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) under loss sharing agreements. The FDIC-supported loan balances presented in the accompanying schedules include purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans accounted for at their carrying values rather than their outstanding balances. See subsequent discussion under Purchased Loans.
Loans with a carrying value of approximately $23.4 billion at June 30, 2014 and $23.0 billion at December 31, 2013 have been pledged at the Federal Reserve and various Federal Home Loan Banks (“FHLB”) as collateral for current and potential borrowings.
We sold loans with a carrying value of $260.1 million and $597.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and $446.7 million and $894.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, that were classified as loans held for sale. The sold loans were derecognized from the balance sheet. Loans classified as loans held for sale primarily consist of conforming residential mortgages. The principal balance of sold loans for which we retain servicing was approximately $1.2 billion at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Amounts added to loans held for sale during these periods were $301.6 million and $597.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and $418.9 million and $777.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Income from loans sold, excluding servicing, was $3.6 million and $7.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and $8.0 million and $16.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) consists of the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) (also referred to as the allowance for loan losses) and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments (“RULC”).

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
The ALLL represents our estimate of probable and estimable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Losses are charged to the ALLL when recognized. Generally, commercial loans are charged off or charged down at the point at which they are determined to be uncollectible in whole or in part, or when 180 days past due unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Consumer loans are either charged off or charged down to net realizable value no later than the month in which they become 180 days past due. Closed-end consumer loans that are not secured by residential real estate are either charged off or charged down to net realizable value no later than the month in which they become 120 days past due. We establish the amount of the ALLL by analyzing the portfolio at least quarterly, and we adjust the provision for loan losses so the ALLL is at an appropriate level at the balance sheet date.

We determine our ALLL as the best estimate within a range of estimated losses. The methodologies we use to estimate the ALLL depend upon the impairment status and portfolio segment of the loan. The methodology for

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impaired loans is discussed subsequently. For the commercial and CRE segments, we use a comprehensive loan grading system to assign probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) grades to each loan. The credit quality indicators discussed subsequently are based on this grading system. PD and LGD grades are based on both financial and statistical models and loan officers’ judgment. We create groupings of these grades for each subsidiary bank and loan class and calculate historic loss rates using a loss migration analysis that attributes historic realized losses to these loan grade groupings over the period of January 2008 through the most recent full quarter.
For the consumer loan segment, we use roll rate models to forecast probable inherent losses. Roll rate models measure the rate at which consumer loans migrate from one delinquency category to the next worse delinquency category, and eventually to loss. We estimate roll rates for consumer loans using recent delinquency and loss experience by segmenting our consumer loan portfolio into separate pools based on common risk characteristics and separately calculating historical delinquency and loss experience for each pool. These roll rates are then applied to current delinquency levels to estimate probable inherent losses. Roll rates incorporate housing market trends inasmuch as these trends manifest themselves in charge-offs and delinquencies. In addition, our qualitative and environmental factors discussed subsequently incorporate the most recent housing market trends.
For FDIC-supported/PCI loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration, we determine the ALLL according to separate accounting guidance. The accounting for these loans, including the allowance calculation, is described in the Purchased Loans section following.

The current status and historical changes in qualitative and environmental factors may not be reflected in our quantitative models. Thus, after applying historical loss experience, as described above, we review the quantitatively derived level of ALLL for each segment using qualitative criteria and use those criteria to determine our estimate within the range. We track various risk factors that influence our judgment regarding the level of the ALLL across the portfolio segments. These factors primarily include:
Asset quality trends
Risk management and loan administration practices
Risk identification practices
Effect of changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio
Existence and effect of any portfolio concentrations
National economic and business conditions
Regional and local economic and business conditions
Data availability and applicability
Effects of other external factors
The magnitude of the impact of these factors on our qualitative assessment of the ALLL changes from quarter to quarter according to the extent these factors are already reflected in historic loss rates and according to the extent these factors diverge from one to another. We also consider the uncertainty inherent in the estimation process when evaluating the ALLL.

Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments
We also estimate a reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments, including standby letters of credit. We determine the RULC using the same procedures and methodologies that we use for the ALLL. The loss factors used in the RULC are the same as the loss factors used in the ALLL, and the qualitative adjustments used in the RULC are the same as the qualitative adjustments used in the ALLL. We adjust the Company’s unfunded lending commitments that are not unconditionally cancelable to an outstanding amount equivalent using credit conversion factors, and we apply the loss factors to the outstanding equivalents.


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Changes in the allowance for credit losses are summarized as follows:

 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
real estate
 
Consumer
 
FDIC-
supported/PCI 1
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
474,548

 
$
206,546

 
$
51,080

 
$
4,779

 
$
736,953

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(29,878
)
 
(19,348
)
 
(5,232
)
 
42

 
(54,416
)
Adjustment for FDIC-supported/PCI loans

 

 

 
(444
)
 
(444
)
Deductions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross loan and lease charge-offs
(15,003
)
 
(2,961
)
 
(4,258
)
 
(1,178
)
 
(23,400
)
Recoveries
10,567

 
3,024

 
2,945

 
678

 
17,214

Net loan and lease charge-offs
(4,436
)
 
63

 
(1,313
)
 
(500
)
 
(6,186
)
Balance at end of period
$
440,234

 
$
187,261

 
$
44,535

 
$
3,877

 
$
675,907

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
49,870

 
$
35,273

 
$
3,550

 
$

 
$
88,693

Provision charged (credited) to earnings
2,931

 
3,416

 
432

 

 
6,779

Balance at end of period
$
52,801

 
$
38,689

 
$
3,982

 
$

 
$
95,472

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
440,234

 
$
187,261

 
$
44,535

 
$
3,877

 
$
675,907

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
52,801

 
38,689

 
3,982

 

 
95,472

Total allowance for credit losses
$
493,035

 
$
225,950

 
$
48,517

 
$
3,877

 
$
771,379


 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
real estate
 
Consumer
 
FDIC-
supported/PCI 1
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
465,145

 
$
213,363

 
$
60,865

 
$
6,918

 
$
746,291

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(18,196
)
 
(20,915
)
 
(14,100
)
 
(1,815
)
 
(55,026
)
Adjustment for FDIC-supported/PCI loans

 

 

 
(1,261
)
 
(1,261
)
Deductions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross loan and lease charge-offs
(24,127
)
 
(10,815
)
 
(7,372
)
 
(1,881
)
 
(44,195
)
Recoveries
17,412

 
5,628

 
5,142

 
1,916

 
30,098

Net loan and lease charge-offs
(6,715
)
 
(5,187
)
 
(2,230
)
 
35

 
(14,097
)
Balance at end of period
$
440,234

 
$
187,261

 
$
44,535

 
$
3,877

 
$
675,907

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
48,345

 
$
37,485

 
$
3,875

 
$

 
$
89,705

Provision charged (credited) to earnings
4,456

 
1,204

 
107

 

 
5,767

Balance at end of period
$
52,801

 
$
38,689

 
$
3,982

 
$

 
$
95,472

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
440,234

 
$
187,261

 
$
44,535

 
$
3,877

 
$
675,907

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
52,801

 
38,689

 
3,982

 

 
95,472

Total allowance for credit losses
$
493,035

 
$
225,950

 
$
48,517

 
$
3,877

 
$
771,379



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Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Commercial

Commercial
real estate

Consumer

FDIC-
supported/PCI 1

Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
496,930

 
$
256,421

 
$
84,622

 
$
3,808

 
$
841,781

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(5,182
)
 
(11,222
)
 
(8,274
)
 
2,688

 
(21,990
)
Adjustment for FDIC-supported/PCI loans

 

 

 
(209
)
 
(209
)
Deductions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross loan and lease charge-offs
(18,508
)
 
(6,107
)
 
(9,102
)
 
(1,382
)
 
(35,099
)
Recoveries
13,113

 
12,186

 
3,120

 
1,010

 
29,429

Net loan and lease charge-offs
(5,395
)
 
6,079

 
(5,982
)
 
(372
)
 
(5,670
)
Balance at end of period
$
486,353

 
$
251,278

 
$
70,366

 
$
5,915

 
$
813,912


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
65,632

 
$
33,240

 
$
1,583

 
$

 
$
100,455

Provision charged (credited) to earnings
(2,360
)
 
6,214

 
(227
)
 

 
3,627

Balance at end of period
$
63,272

 
$
39,454

 
$
1,356

 
$

 
$
104,082


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
486,353

 
$
251,278

 
$
70,366

 
$
5,915

 
$
813,912

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
63,272

 
39,454

 
1,356

 

 
104,082

Total allowance for credit losses
$
549,625

 
$
290,732

 
$
71,722

 
$
5,915

 
$
917,994


 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
real estate
 
Consumer
 
FDIC-
supported/PCI 1
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
510,908

 
$
276,976

 
$
95,656

 
$
12,547

 
$
896,087

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(8,411
)
 
(29,850
)
 
(13,294
)
 
530

 
(51,025
)
Adjustment for FDIC-supported/PCI loans

 

 

 
(7,638
)
 
(7,638
)
Deductions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross loan and lease charge-offs
(36,608
)
 
(13,331
)
 
(19,039
)
 
(1,588
)
 
(70,566
)
Recoveries
20,464

 
17,483

 
7,043

 
2,064

 
47,054

Net loan and lease charge-offs
(16,144
)
 
4,152

 
(11,996
)
 
476

 
(23,512
)
Balance at end of period
$
486,353

 
$
251,278

 
$
70,366

 
$
5,915

 
$
813,912

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
67,374

 
$
37,852

 
$
1,583

 
$

 
$
106,809

Provision charged (credited) to earnings
(4,102
)
 
1,602

 
(227
)
 

 
(2,727
)
Balance at end of period
$
63,272

 
$
39,454


$
1,356


$


$
104,082

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
486,353

 
$
251,278


$
70,366


$
5,915

 
$
813,912

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
63,272

 
39,454


1,356



 
104,082

Total allowance for credit losses
$
549,625

 
$
290,732


$
71,722


$
5,915


$
917,994

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The ALLL and outstanding loan balances according to the Company’s impairment method are summarized as follows:
 
June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
real estate
 
Consumer
 
FDIC-
supported/PCI
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
35,940

 
$
5,788

 
$
9,260

 
$

 
$
50,988

Collectively evaluated for impairment
404,294

 
181,473

 
35,275

 
37

 
621,079

Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration

 

 

 
3,840

 
3,840

Total
$
440,234

 
$
187,261

 
$
44,535

 
$
3,877

 
$
675,907

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding loan balances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
304,303

 
$
219,238

 
$
97,668

 
$
1,229

 
$
622,438

Collectively evaluated for impairment
20,824,946

 
10,089,636

 
7,844,004

 
35,657

 
38,794,243

Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration

 

 

 
213,682

 
213,682

Total
$
21,129,249

 
$
10,308,874

 
$
7,941,672

 
$
250,568

 
$
39,630,363

 
 
December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
real estate
 
Consumer
 
FDIC-
supported/PCI
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
39,288

 
$
12,510

 
$
10,701

 
$

 
$
62,499

Collectively evaluated for impairment
425,857

 
200,853

 
50,164

 
392

 
677,266

Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration

 

 

 
6,526

 
6,526

Total
$
465,145

 
$
213,363

 
$
60,865

 
$
6,918

 
$
746,291

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding loan balances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
315,604

 
$
262,907

 
$
101,545

 
$
1,224

 
$
681,280

Collectively evaluated for impairment
20,440,021

 
9,925,751

 
7,647,266

 
37,963

 
38,051,001

Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration

 

 

 
311,084

 
311,084

Total
$
20,755,625

 
$
10,188,658

 
$
7,748,811

 
$
350,271

 
$
39,043,365

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when payment in full of principal and interest is not expected, or the loan is 90 days or more past due as to principal or interest, unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection. Factors we consider in determining whether a loan is placed on nonaccrual include delinquency status, collateral value, borrower or guarantor financial statement information, bankruptcy status, and other information which would indicate that the full and timely collection of interest and principal is uncertain.
A nonaccrual loan may be returned to accrual status when all delinquent interest and principal become current in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement; the loan, if secured, is well secured; the borrower has paid according to the contractual terms for a minimum of six months; and analysis of the borrower indicates a reasonable assurance of the ability and willingness to maintain payments. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as a reduction to the principal outstanding.
Closed-end loans with payments scheduled monthly are reported as past due when the borrower is in arrears for two or more monthly payments. Similarly, open-end credit such as charge-card plans and other revolving credit plans are reported as past due when the minimum payment has not been made for two or more billing cycles. Other multi-payment obligations (i.e., quarterly, semiannual, etc.), single payment, and demand notes are reported as past due when either principal or interest is due and unpaid for a period of 30 days or more.

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Nonaccrual loans are summarized as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
29,453

 
$

Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
82,646

 
$
97,960

Leasing
668

 
757

Owner occupied
100,617

 
136,281

Municipal
8,951

 
9,986

Total commercial
192,882

 
244,984

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
Construction and land development
23,616

 
29,205

Term
44,042

 
60,380

Total commercial real estate
67,658

 
89,585

Consumer:
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
11,367

 
8,969

1-4 family residential
44,668

 
53,002

Construction and other consumer real estate
2,462

 
3,510

Bankcard and other revolving plans
600

 
1,365

Other
325

 
804

Total consumer loans
59,422

 
67,650

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
2,032

 
4,394

Total
$
321,994

 
$
406,613

Past due loans (accruing and nonaccruing) are summarized as follows:
 
June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Current
 
30-89 days
past due
 
90+ days
past due
 
Total
past due
 
Total
loans
 
Accruing
loans
90+ days
past due
 
Nonaccrual
loans
that are
current 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
157,062

 
$
4,479

 
$
2,833

 
$
7,312

 
$
164,374

 
$

 
$
22,141

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
12,694,068

 
$
67,955

 
$
43,280

 
$
111,235

 
$
12,805,303

 
$
1,537

 
$
27,058

Leasing
414,954

 

 
251

 
251

 
415,205

 

 
417

Owner occupied
7,321,609

 
22,324

 
42,481

 
64,805

 
7,386,414

 
2,145

 
58,200

Municipal
517,581

 
4,746

 

 
4,746

 
522,327

 

 
4,205

Total commercial
20,948,212

 
95,025

 
86,012

 
181,037

 
21,129,249

 
3,682

 
89,880

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
2,328,070

 
296

 
11,883

 
12,179

 
2,340,249

 
2,239

 
13,972

Term
7,922,149

 
17,603

 
28,873

 
46,476

 
7,968,625

 
5,648

 
18,509

Total commercial real estate
10,250,219

 
17,899

 
40,756

 
58,655

 
10,308,874

 
7,887

 
32,481

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
2,191,199

 
4,113

 
8,862

 
12,975

 
2,204,174

 

 
1,827

1-4 family residential
4,798,122

 
10,523

 
18,422

 
28,945

 
4,827,067

 
1,126

 
21,729

Construction and other consumer real estate
336,016

 
1,049

 
1,105

 
2,154

 
338,170

 
164

 
1,323

Bankcard and other revolving plans
374,012

 
1,273

 
1,081

 
2,354

 
376,366

 
869

 
337

Other
195,164

 
520

 
211

 
731

 
195,895

 

 
113

Total consumer loans
7,894,513

 
17,478

 
29,681

 
47,159

 
7,941,672

 
2,159

 
25,329

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
203,683

 
8,144

 
38,741

 
46,885

 
250,568

 
38,018

 
1,131

Total
$
39,296,627

 
$
138,546

 
$
195,190

 
$
333,736

 
$
39,630,363

 
$
51,746

 
$
148,821


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December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Current
 
30-89 days
past due
 
90+ days
past due
 
Total
past due
 
Total
loans
 
Accruing
loans
90+ days
past due
 
Nonaccrual
loans
that are
current 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
171,328

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
171,328

 
$

 
$

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
12,387,546

 
$
48,811

 
$
44,726

 
$
93,537

 
$
12,481,083

 
$
1,855

 
$
52,412

Leasing
387,526

 
173

 
230

 
403

 
387,929

 
36

 
563

Owner occupied
7,357,618

 
36,718

 
42,859

 
79,577

 
7,437,195

 
744

 
82,072

Municipal
440,608

 
3,307

 
5,503

 
8,810

 
449,418

 

 
1,176

Total commercial
20,573,298

 
89,009

 
93,318

 
182,327

 
20,755,625

 
2,635

 
136,223

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
2,162,018

 
8,967

 
11,836

 
20,803

 
2,182,821

 
23

 
17,311

Term
7,971,327

 
15,362

 
19,148

 
34,510

 
8,005,837

 
5,580

 
42,624

Total commercial real estate
10,133,345

 
24,329

 
30,984

 
55,313

 
10,188,658

 
5,603

 
59,935

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
2,122,549

 
8,001

 
2,570

 
10,571

 
2,133,120

 
98

 
2,868

1-4 family residential
4,704,852

 
8,526

 
23,287

 
31,813

 
4,736,665

 
667

 
27,592

Construction and other consumer real estate
322,807

 
1,038

 
1,077

 
2,115

 
324,922

 

 
2,232

Bankcard and other revolving plans
353,060

 
2,093

 
1,087

 
3,180

 
356,240

 
900

 
1,105

Other
196,327

 
827

 
710

 
1,537

 
197,864

 
54

 
125

Total consumer loans
7,699,595

 
20,485

 
28,731

 
49,216

 
7,748,811

 
1,719

 
33,922

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
305,709

 
12,026

 
32,536

 
44,562

 
350,271

 
30,391

 
1,975

Total
$
38,711,947

 
$
145,849

 
$
185,569

 
$
331,418

 
$
39,043,365

 
$
40,348

 
$
232,055

1 Represents nonaccrual loans that are not past due more than 30 days; however, full payment of principal and interest is still not expected.

Credit Quality Indicators
In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, we also analyze loans using loan risk grading systems, which vary based on the size and type of credit risk exposure. The internal risk grades assigned to loans follow our definitions of Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful, which are consistent with published definitions of regulatory risk classifications.

Definitions of Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful are summarized as follows:
Pass – A Pass asset is higher quality and does not fit any of the other categories described below. The likelihood of loss is considered remote.
Special Mention A Special Mention asset has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the bank’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard – A Substandard asset is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified have well defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the bank may sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful – A Doubtful asset has all the weaknesses inherent in a Substandard asset with the added characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable.


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We generally assign internal risk grades to commercial and CRE loans with commitments equal to or greater than $750,000 based on financial and statistical models, individual credit analysis, and loan officer judgment. For these larger loans, we assign one of multiple grades within the Pass classification or one of the following four grades: Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. Loss indicates that the outstanding balance has been charged off. We confirm our internal risk grades quarterly, or as soon as we identify information that affects the credit risk of the loan.

For consumer loans or certain small commercial loans with commitments equal to or less than $750,000, we generally assign internal risk grades similar to those described previously based on automated rules that depend on refreshed credit scores, payment performance, and other risk indicators. These are generally assigned either a Pass or Substandard grade and are reviewed as we identify information that might warrant a grade change.

Outstanding loan balances (accruing and nonaccruing) categorized by these credit quality indicators are summarized as follows:
 
June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Sub-
standard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
loans
 
Total
allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
148,381

 
$
15,993

 
$

 
$

 
$
164,374

 
$

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
12,105,752

 
$
237,639

 
$
459,167

 
$
2,745

 
$
12,805,303

 
 
Leasing
408,963

 
3,801

 
2,441

 

 
415,205

 
 
Owner occupied
6,801,947

 
201,329

 
383,138

 

 
7,386,414

 
 
Municipal
513,376

 

 
8,951

 

 
522,327

 
 
Total commercial
19,830,038

 
442,769

 
853,697

 
2,745

 
21,129,249

 
$
440,234

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
2,279,946

 
9,334

 
50,969

 

 
2,340,249

 
 
Term
7,634,361

 
107,039

 
227,225

 

 
7,968,625

 
 
Total commercial real estate
9,914,307

 
116,373

 
278,194

 

 
10,308,874

 
187,261

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
2,182,585

 

 
21,589

 

 
2,204,174

 
 
1-4 family residential
4,767,970

 

 
59,097

 

 
4,827,067

 
 
Construction and other consumer real estate
332,101

 

 
6,069

 

 
338,170

 
 
Bankcard and other revolving plans
374,281

 

 
2,085

 

 
376,366

 
 
Other
195,323

 

 
572

 

 
195,895

 
 
Total consumer loans
7,852,260

 

 
89,412

 

 
7,941,672

 
44,535

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
153,253

 
17,286

 
80,029

 

 
250,568

 
3,877

Total
$
37,749,858

 
$
576,428

 
$
1,301,332

 
$
2,745

 
$
39,630,363

 
$
675,907



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December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Sub-
standard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
loans
 
Total
allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
171,328

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
171,328

 
$

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
11,807,825

 
$
303,598

 
$
360,391

 
$
9,269

 
$
12,481,083

 
 
Leasing
380,268

 
2,050

 
5,611

 

 
387,929

 
 
Owner occupied
6,827,464

 
184,328

 
425,403

 

 
7,437,195

 
 
Municipal
439,432

 

 
9,986

 

 
449,418

 
 
Total commercial
19,454,989

 
489,976

 
801,391

 
9,269

 
20,755,625

 
$
465,145

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
2,107,828

 
15,010

 
59,983

 

 
2,182,821

 
 
Term
7,569,472

 
172,856

 
263,509

 

 
8,005,837

 
 
Total commercial real estate
9,677,300

 
187,866

 
323,492

 

 
10,188,658

 
213,363

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
2,111,475

 

 
21,645

 

 
2,133,120

 
 
1-4 family residential
4,668,841

 

 
67,824

 

 
4,736,665

 
 
Construction and other consumer real estate
313,881

 

 
11,041

 

 
324,922

 
 
Bankcard and other revolving plans
353,618

 

 
2,622

 

 
356,240

 
 
Other
196,770

 

 
1,094

 

 
197,864

 
 
Total consumer loans
7,644,585

 

 
104,226

 

 
7,748,811

 
60,865

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
232,893

 
22,532

 
94,846

 

 
350,271

 
6,918

Total
$
37,009,767

 
$
700,374

 
$
1,323,955

 
$
9,269

 
$
39,043,365

 
$
746,291


Impaired Loans
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. For our non-purchased credit-impaired loans, if a nonaccrual loan has a balance greater than $1 million or if a loan is a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”), including TDRs that subsequently default, we individually evaluate the loan for impairment and estimate a specific reserve for the loan for all portfolio segments under applicable accounting guidance. Smaller nonaccrual loans are pooled for ALLL estimation purposes. PCI loans in our FDIC-supported/PCI portfolio segment are included in impaired loans and are accounted for under separate accounting guidance. See subsequent discussion under Purchased Loans.

When a loan is impaired, we estimate a specific reserve for the loan based on the projected present value of the loan’s future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the loan’s underlying collateral. The process of estimating future cash flows also incorporates the same determining factors discussed previously under nonaccrual loans. When we base the impairment amount on the fair value of the loan’s underlying collateral, we generally charge off the portion of the balance that is impaired, such that these loans do not have a specific reserve in the ALLL. Payments received on impaired loans that are accruing are recognized in interest income, according to the contractual loan agreement. Payments received on impaired loans that are on nonaccrual are not recognized in interest income, but are applied as a reduction to the principal outstanding. The amount of interest income recognized on a cash basis during the time the loans were impaired within the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was not significant.

Information on impaired loans individually evaluated is summarized as follows, including the average recorded investment and interest income recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:


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June 30, 2014
(In thousands)

Unpaid
principal
balance
 
Recorded investment
 
Total
recorded
investment
 
Related
allowance
with no
allowance
 
with
allowance
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
212,998

 
$
19,380

 
$
139,936

 
$
159,316

 
$
24,970

Owner occupied
132,060

 
49,728

 
62,514

 
112,242

 
5,604

Municipal
9,429

 
1,106

 
7,844

 
8,950

 
1,798

Total commercial
354,487

 
70,214

 
210,294

 
280,508

 
32,372

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
62,346

 
22,454

 
30,339

 
52,793

 
2,433

Term
150,332

 
72,672

 
33,659

 
106,331

 
1,894

Total commercial real estate
212,678

 
95,126

 
63,998

 
159,124

 
4,327

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
19,981

 
11,463

 
5,164

 
16,627

 
155

1-4 family residential
88,987

 
39,138

 
35,961

 
75,099

 
8,584

Construction and other consumer real estate
3,903

 
1,608

 
1,094

 
2,702

 
242

Bankcard and other revolving plans

 

 

 

 

Total consumer loans
112,871

 
52,209

 
42,219

 
94,428

 
8,981

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
282,088

 
94,740

 
120,171

 
214,911

 
3,840

Total
$
962,124

 
$
312,289

 
$
436,682

 
$
748,971

 
$
49,520


 
December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

Unpaid
principal
balance
 
Recorded investment
 
Total
recorded
investment
 
Related
allowance
with no
allowance
 
with
allowance
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
167,816

 
$
28,917

 
$
117,881

 
$
146,798

 
$
22,462

Owner occupied
151,499

 
50,361

 
88,584

 
138,945

 
13,900

Municipal
10,465

 
1,175

 
8,811

 
9,986

 
1,225

Total commercial
329,780

 
80,453

 
215,276

 
295,729

 
37,587

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
85,440

 
19,206

 
50,744

 
69,950

 
3,483

Term
171,826

 
34,258

 
112,330

 
146,588

 
7,981

Total commercial real estate
257,266

 
53,464

 
163,074

 
216,538

 
11,464

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
17,547

 
12,568

 
2,200

 
14,768

 
178

1-4 family residential
95,613

 
38,775

 
42,132

 
80,907

 
10,276

Construction and other consumer real estate
4,713

 
2,643

 
933

 
3,576

 
175

Bankcard and other revolving plans
726

 
726

 

 
726

 

Total consumer loans
118,599

 
54,712

 
45,265

 
99,977

 
10,629

FDIC-supported/PCI loans
404,308

 
83,917

 
228,392

 
312,309

 
6,526

Total
$
1,109,953

 
$
272,546

 
$
652,007

 
$
924,553

 
$
66,206



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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
(In thousands)

Average
recorded
investment
 
Interest
income
recognized
 
Average
recorded
investment
 
Interest
income
recognized
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
182,556

 
$
875

 
$
175,150

 
$
1,898

 
Owner occupied
139,901

 
752

 
139,623

 
1,500

 
Municipal
9,270

 

 
9,615

 

 
Total commercial
331,727

 
1,627

 
324,388

 
3,398

 
Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
59,488

 
386

 
60,939

 
938

 
Term
136,152

 
1,058

 
134,024

 
2,120

 
Total commercial real estate
195,640

 
1,444

 
194,963

 
3,058

 
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
16,512

 
136

 
15,686

 
270

 
1-4 family residential
79,764

 
439

 
79,077

 
886

 
Construction and other consumer real estate
3,005

 
33

 
3,008

 
68

 
Other

 

 

 

 
Total consumer loans
99,281

 
608

 
97,771


1,224

 
FDIC-supported/PCI loans
236,436

 
14,419

1 
260,297

 
36,739

1 
Total
$
863,084

 
$
18,098

 
$
877,419

 
$
44,419

 

 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
(In thousands)
Average
recorded
investment
 
Interest
income
recognized
 
Average
recorded
investment
 
Interest
income
recognized
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
161,960

 
$
861

 
$
153,230

 
$
1,519

 
Owner occupied
213,757

 
959

 
209,928

 
1,878

 
Municipal
8,999

 

 
9,100

 

 
Total commercial
384,716

 
1,820

 
372,258

 
3,397

 
Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
142,428

 
1,558

 
145,234

 
2,215

 
Term
284,518

 
1,984

 
287,464

 
3,824

 
Total commercial real estate
426,946

 
3,542

 
432,698

 
6,039

 
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
13,462

 
85

 
12,459

 
143

 
1-4 family residential
100,395

 
354

 
98,914

 
725

 
Construction and other consumer real estate
5,626

 
47

 
5,874

 
93

 
Other
1,782

 

 
1,799

 

 
Total consumer loans
121,265


486

 
119,046

 
961

 
FDIC-supported/PCI loans
404,652

 
33,996

1 
425,972

 
59,149

1 
Total
$
1,337,579

 
$
39,844

 
$
1,349,974

 
$
69,546

 
1 
The balance of interest income recognized results primarily from accretion of interest income on impaired FDIC-supported/PCI loans.

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Modified and Restructured Loans
Loans may be modified in the normal course of business for competitive reasons or to strengthen the Company’s position. Loan modifications and restructurings may also occur when the borrower experiences financial difficulty and needs temporary or permanent relief from the original contractual terms of the loan. These modifications are structured on a loan-by-loan basis and, depending on the circumstances, may include extended payment terms, a modified interest rate, forgiveness of principal, or other concessions. Loans that have been modified to accommodate a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties, and for which the Company has granted a concession that it would not otherwise consider, are considered TDRs.

We consider many factors in determining whether to agree to a loan modification involving concessions, and seek a solution that will both minimize potential loss to the Company and attempt to help the borrower. We evaluate borrowers’ current and forecasted future cash flows, their ability and willingness to make current contractual or proposed modified payments, the value of the underlying collateral (if applicable), the possibility of obtaining additional security or guarantees, and the potential costs related to a repossession or foreclosure and the subsequent sale of the collateral.

TDRs are classified as either accrual or nonaccrual loans. A loan on nonaccrual and restructured as a TDR will remain on nonaccrual status until the borrower has proven the ability to perform under the modified structure for a minimum of six months, and there is evidence that such payments can and are likely to continue as agreed. Performance prior to the restructuring, or significant events that coincide with the restructuring, are included in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual at the time of restructuring or after a shorter performance period. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is uncertain, the loan remains classified as a nonaccrual loan. A TDR loan that specifies an interest rate that at the time of the restructuring is greater than or equal to the rate the bank is willing to accept for a new loan with comparable risk may not be reported as a TDR or an impaired loan in the calendar years subsequent to the restructuring if it is in compliance with its modified terms.

Selected information on TDRs that includes the recorded investment on an accruing and nonaccruing basis by loan class and modification type is summarized in the following schedules:

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June 30, 2014
 
Recorded investment resulting from the following modification types:
 
 
(In thousands)

Interest
rate below
market
 
Maturity
or term
extension
 
Principal
forgiveness
 
Payment
deferral
 
Other1
 
Multiple
modification
types2
 
Total
Accruing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
338

 
$
8,285

 
$
20

 
$
2,909

 
$
4,060

 
$
82,439

 
$
98,051

Owner occupied
20,853

 
1,200

 
974

 
1,272

 
11,642

 
21,790

 
57,731

Total commercial
21,191

 
9,485

 
994

 
4,181

 
15,702

 
104,229

 
155,782

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development

 
6,546

 

 
745

 
545

 
22,757

 
30,593

Term
8,541

 
8,916

 
186

 
3,639

 
5,287

 
45,081

 
71,650

Total commercial real estate
8,541

 
15,462

 
186

 
4,384

 
5,832

 
67,838

 
102,243

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
742

 

 
10,566

 

 
164

 
611

 
12,083

1-4 family residential
2,588

 
53

 
6,949

 
634

 
1,424

 
36,250

 
47,898

Construction and other consumer real estate
118

 
633

 
46

 

 

 
1,403

 
2,200

Total consumer loans
3,448

 
686


17,561


634


1,588


38,264

 
62,181

Total accruing
33,180

 
25,633

 
18,741

 
9,199

 
23,122

 
210,331

 
320,206

Nonaccruing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
661

 
1,473

 

 
1,051

 
210

 
16,267

 
19,662

Owner occupied
3,351

 
896

 
560

 
959

 
7,720

 
12,346

 
25,832

Municipal

 
1,106

 

 

 

 

 
1,106

Total commercial
4,012

 
3,475

 
560

 
2,010

 
7,930

 
28,613

 
46,600

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
11,396

 
558

 

 

 
3,373

 
7,032

 
22,359

Term
3,031

 

 

 
1,420

 
329

 
6,570

 
11,350

Total commercial real estate
14,427

 
558

 

 
1,420

 
3,702

 
13,602

 
33,709

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line

 

 
687

 

 
216

 

 
903

1-4 family residential
3,421

 
47

 
1,712

 
164

 
4,179

 
11,620

 
21,143

Construction and other consumer real estate
4

 
678

 

 

 

 
120

 
802

Bankcard and other revolving plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total consumer loans
3,425

 
725

 
2,399

 
164

 
4,395

 
11,740

 
22,848

Total nonaccruing
21,864

 
4,758

 
2,959

 
3,594

 
16,027

 
53,955

 
103,157

Total
$
55,044

 
$
30,391

 
$
21,700

 
$
12,793

 
$
39,149

 
$
264,286

 
$
423,363

 

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December 31, 2013
 
Recorded investment resulting from the following modification types:
 
 
(In thousands)

Interest
rate below
market
 
Maturity
or term
extension
 
Principal
forgiveness
 
Payment
deferral
 
Other1
 
Multiple
modification
types2
 
Total
Accruing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
1,143

 
$
9,848

 
$
11,491

 
$
3,217

 
$
4,308

 
$
53,117

 
$
83,124

Owner occupied
22,841

 
1,482

 
987

 
1,291

 
9,659

 
23,576

 
59,836

Total commercial
23,984

 
11,330

 
12,478

 
4,508

 
13,967

 
76,693

 
142,960

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
1,067

 
8,231

 

 
1,063

 
4,119

 
28,295

 
42,775

Term
7,542

 
9,241

 
190

 
3,783

 
14,932

 
61,024

 
96,712

Total commercial real estate
8,609

 
17,472

 
190

 
4,846

 
19,051

 
89,319

 
139,487

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
743

 

 
9,438

 

 
323

 
332

 
10,836

1-4 family residential
2,628

 
997

 
6,814

 
643

 
3,083

 
35,869

 
50,034

Construction and other consumer real estate
128

 
329

 
11

 

 

 
1,514

 
1,982

Total consumer loans
3,499

 
1,326

 
16,263

 
643

 
3,406

 
37,715

 
62,852

Total accruing
36,092

 
30,128

 
28,931

 
9,997

 
36,424

 
203,727

 
345,299

Nonaccruing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
2,028

 
5,814

 

 
473

 
8,948

 
10,395

 
27,658

Owner occupied
3,020

 
1,489

 
1,043

 
1,593

 
10,482

 
14,927

 
32,554

Municipal

 
1,175

 

 

 

 

 
1,175

Total commercial
5,048

 
8,478

 
1,043

 
2,066

 
19,430

 
25,322

 
61,387

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
11,699

 
1,555

 

 

 
5,303

 
8,617

 
27,174

Term
2,126

 

 

 
1,943

 
315

 
14,861

 
19,245

Total commercial real estate
13,825

 
1,555

 

 
1,943

 
5,618

 
23,478

 
46,419

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line

 

 
1,036

 

 
221

 

 
1,257

1-4 family residential
4,315

 
1,396

 
1,606

 

 
3,901

 
14,109

 
25,327

Construction and other consumer real estate
4

 
1,260

 

 

 

 
229

 
1,493

Bankcard and other revolving plans

 
252

 

 

 

 

 
252

Total consumer loans
4,319

 
2,908

 
2,642

 

 
4,122

 
14,338

 
28,329

Total nonaccruing
23,192

 
12,941

 
3,685

 
4,009

 
29,170

 
63,138

 
136,135

Total
$
59,284

 
$
43,069

 
$
32,616

 
$
14,006

 
$
65,594

 
$
266,865

 
$
481,434

1 
Includes TDRs that resulted from other modification types including, but not limited to, a legal judgment awarded on different terms, a bankruptcy plan confirmed on different terms, a settlement that includes the delivery of collateral in exchange for debt reduction, etc.
2 
Includes TDRs that resulted from a combination of any of the previous modification types.
Unused commitments to extend credit on TDRs amounted to approximately $6.6 million at June 30, 2014 and $5.6 million at December 31, 2013.

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The total recorded investment of all TDRs in which interest rates were modified below market was $182.6 million at June 30, 2014 and $172.6 million at December 31, 2013. These loans are included in the previous schedule in the columns for interest rate below market and multiple modification types.
The net financial impact on interest income due to interest rate modifications below market for accruing TDRs is summarized in the following schedule:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
(81
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
244

 
$
(201
)
Owner occupied
(1,602
)
 
(1,046
)
 
(3,310
)
 
(2,097
)
Total commercial
(1,683
)
 
(1,063
)
 
(3,066
)
 
(2,298
)
Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
(606
)
 
(111
)
 
(1,272
)
 
(519
)
Term
(1,647
)
 
(2,585
)
 
(3,425
)
 
(5,150
)
Total commercial real estate
(2,253
)
 
(2,696
)
 
(4,697
)
 
(5,669
)
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
(18
)
 
(34
)
 
(42
)
 
(73
)
1-4 family residential
(3,441
)
 
(3,758
)
 
(7,042
)
 
(7,613
)
Construction and other consumer real estate
(102
)
 
(108
)
 
(207
)
 
(217
)
Total consumer loans
(3,561
)
 
(3,900
)
 
(7,291
)
 
(7,903
)
Total decrease to interest income1
$
(7,497
)
 
$
(7,659
)
 
$
(15,054
)
 
$
(15,870
)
1Calculated based on the difference between the modified rate and the premodified rate applied to the recorded investment.
On an ongoing basis, we monitor the performance of all TDRs according to their restructured terms. Subsequent payment default is defined in terms of delinquency, when principal or interest payments are past due 90 days or more for commercial loans, or 60 days or more for consumer loans.
The recorded investment of accruing and nonaccruing TDRs that had a payment default during the period listed below (and are still in default at period end) and are within 12 months or less of being modified as TDRs is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Accruing
 
Nonaccruing
 
Total
 
Accruing
 
Nonaccruing
 
Total
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$
284

 
$
284

 
$

 
$
284

 
$
284

Owner occupied

 
421

 
421

 

 
421

 
421

Total commercial

 
705

 
705

 

 
705

 
705

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development

 

 

 

 

 

Term

 

 

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line

 

 

 

 
217

 
217

1-4 family residential
10

 
39

 
49

 
10

 
39

 
49

Construction and other consumer real estate

 
83

 
83

 

 
83

 
83

Total consumer loans
10

 
122

 
132

 
10

 
339

 
349

Total
$
10

 
$
827

 
$
837

 
$
10

 
$
1,044

 
$
1,054


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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Accruing
 
Nonaccruing
 
Total
 
Accruing
 
Nonaccruing
 
Total
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
3

Owner occupied

 
3,153

 
3,153

 

 
3,153

 
3,153

Total commercial

 
3,153

 
3,153

 

 
3,156

 
3,156

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development

 

 

 

 

 

Term

 

 

 

 
1,019

 
1,019

Total commercial real estate

 

 

 

 
1,019

 
1,019

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line

 

 

 

 
85

 
85

1-4 family residential

 
2,399

 
2,399

 

 
2,399

 
2,399

Construction and other consumer real estate

 

 

 

 

 

Total consumer loans

 
2,399

 
2,399

 

 
2,484

 
2,484

Total
$

 
$
5,552

 
$
5,552

 
$

 
$
6,659

 
$
6,659

Note: Total loans modified as TDRs during the 12 months previous to June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $141.3 million and $183.8 million, respectively.

Concentrations of Credit Risk
We perform an ongoing analysis of our loan portfolio to evaluate whether there is any significant exposure to any concentrations of credit risk. These potential concentrations include, but are not limited to, individual borrowers, groups of borrowers, industries, geographies, collateral types, sponsors, etc. Such credit risks (whether on- or off-balance sheet) may occur when groups of borrowers or counterparties have similar economic characteristics and are similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. Credit risk also includes the loss that would be recognized subsequent to the reporting date if counterparties failed to perform as contracted. See Note 7 for a discussion of counterparty risk associated with the Company’s derivative transactions.

Purchased Loans
Background and Accounting
We purchase loans in the ordinary course of business and account for them and the related interest income based on their performing status at the time of acquisition. Purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans have evidence of credit deterioration at the time of acquisition and it is probable that not all contractual payments will be collected. Interest income for PCI loans is accounted for on an expected cash flow basis. Certain other loans acquired by the Company that are not credit-impaired include loans with revolving privileges and are excluded from the PCI tabular disclosures following. Interest income for these loans is accounted for on a contractual cash flow basis. Upon acquisition, in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the acquired loans were recorded at their fair value without a corresponding ALLL. Certain acquired loans with similar characteristics such as risk exposure, type, size, etc., are grouped and accounted for in loan pools.

During 2009, CB&T and NSB acquired failed banks from the FDIC as receiver and entered into loss sharing agreements with the FDIC for the acquired loans and foreclosed assets. In general, the FDIC assumed 80% of credit losses up to a specified threshold and 95% above that threshold. The five-year agreements for commercial loans, which comprised the major portion of the covered portfolio, expire in 2014 through September 30. The ten-year agreements for single family residential loans, which are a small portion of the covered portfolio, will expire in 2019. Due to their declining balances, the “FDIC-supported/PCI loans” are included with “Loans and leases” in the

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Company’s balance sheet. However, they continue to be shown separately in this footnote and in other disclosures, and include both PCI and certain other acquired loans.

Outstanding Balances and Accretable Yield
The outstanding balances of all required payments and the related carrying amounts for PCI loans are as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
124,943

 
$
150,191

Commercial real estate
142,432

 
233,720

Consumer
20,890

 
28,608

Outstanding balance
$
288,265

 
$
412,519

 
 
 
 
Carrying amount
$
213,682

 
$
311,797

ALLL
3,840

 
6,478

Carrying amount, net
$
209,842

 
$
305,319

At the time of acquisition of PCI loans, we determine the loan’s contractually required payments in excess of all cash flows expected to be collected as an amount that should not be accreted (nonaccretable difference). With respect to the cash flows expected to be collected, the portion representing the excess of the loan’s expected cash flows over our initial investment (accretable yield) is accreted into interest income on a level yield basis over the remaining expected life of the loan or pool of loans. The effects of estimated prepayments are considered in estimating the expected cash flows.

Certain PCI loans are not accounted for as previously described because the estimation of cash flows to be collected involves a high degree of uncertainty. Under these circumstances, the accounting guidance provides that interest income is recognized on a cash basis similar to the cost recovery methodology for nonaccrual loans. The net carrying amounts in the preceding schedule also include the amounts for these loans, which were not significant at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Changes in the accretable yield for PCI loans were as follows: 
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
65,765

 
$
126,359

 
$
77,528

 
$
134,461

Accretion
(14,181
)
 
(33,787
)
 
(36,488
)
 
(59,053
)
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference
5,531

 
8,312

 
14,451

 
23,184

Disposals and other
3,719

 
3,599

 
5,343

 
5,891

Balance at end of period
$
60,834

 
$
104,483

 
$
60,834

 
$
104,483

Note: Amounts have been adjusted based on refinements to the original estimates of the accretable yield. Because of the estimation process required, we expect that additional adjustments to these amounts may be necessary in future periods.
The primary drivers of reclassification to accretable yield from nonaccretable difference and increases in disposals and other resulted primarily from (1) changes in estimated cash flows, (2) unexpected payments on nonaccrual loans, and (3) recoveries on zero balance loans pools. See subsequent discussion under changes in cash flow estimates.

ALLL Determination
For all acquired loans, the ALLL is only established for credit deterioration subsequent to the date of acquisition and represents our estimate of the inherent losses in excess of the book value of acquired loans. The ALLL for acquired loans is determined without giving consideration to the amounts recoverable from the FDIC through loss sharing

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agreements. These amounts recoverable were separately accounted for in the FDIC indemnification asset (“IA”) and are thus presented “gross” in the balance sheet. The FDIC IA is included in other assets in the balance sheet and is discussed subsequently. The ALLL for acquired loans is included in the overall ALLL in the balance sheet. The provision for loan losses is reported net of changes in the amounts recoverable under the loss sharing agreements.

During the three and six months ended June 30, we adjusted the ALLL for acquired loans by recording a provision for loan losses of $0.2 million and $(2.5) million in 2014 and $2.5 million and $(7.1) million in 2013, respectively. The provision is net of the ALLL reversals discussed subsequently. As separately discussed and in accordance with the loss sharing agreements, portions of the provision reductions result in a corresponding decrease of the FDIC IA. For the three and six months ended June 30, these adjustments resulted in net recoveries of $0.5 million and $1.7 million in 2014, and net charge-offs of $0.3 million and net recoveries of $0.6 million in 2013, respectively.

Changes in the provision for loan losses and related ALLL are driven in large part by the same factors that affect the changes in reclassification from nonaccretable difference to accretable yield, as discussed under changes in cash flow estimates.

Changes in Cash Flow Estimates
Over the life of the loan or loan pool, we continue to estimate cash flows expected to be collected. We evaluate quarterly at the balance sheet date whether the estimated present values of these loans using the effective interest rates have decreased below their carrying values. If so, we record a provision for loan losses.

For increases in carrying values that resulted from better-than-expected cash flows, we use such increases first to reverse any existing ALLL. During the three and six months ended June 30, total reversals to the ALLL were $0.7 million and $3.6 million in 2014 and $1.1 million and $10.9 million in 2013, respectively. When there is no current ALLL, we increase the amount of accretable yield on a prospective basis over the remaining life of the loan and recognize this increase in interest income. Any related decrease to the FDIC IA is recorded through a charge to other noninterest expense. Changes that increase cash flows have been due primarily to (1) the enhanced economic status of borrowers compared to original evaluations, (2) improvements in the Southern California market where the majority of these loans were originated, and (3) efforts by our credit officers and loan workout professionals to resolve problem loans.

For the three and six months ended June 30, the impact of increased cash flow estimates recognized in the statement of income for acquired loans with no ALLL was approximately $11.7 million and $30.2 million in 2014 and $28.4 million and $47.4 million in 2013, respectively, of additional interest income; and $9.3 million and $25.3 million in 2014 and $21.8 million and $42.1 million in 2013, respectively, of additional other noninterest expense due to the reduction of the FDIC IA.

FDIC Indemnification Asset
The balance of the FDIC IA was $5.8 million at June 30, 2014 and $26.4 million at December 31, 2013. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the balance will reduce to a de minimus level by September 30, 2014 when the final commercial loan loss sharing agreement expires.

7.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
We record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Note 10 discusses the process to estimate fair value for derivatives. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.


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For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recognized in earnings together with changes in the fair value of the related hedged item. The net amount, if any, representing hedge ineffectiveness, is reflected in earnings. In previous periods, we used fair value hedges to manage interest rate exposure to certain long-term debt. These hedges have been terminated and their remaining balances are being amortized to earnings, as discussed subsequently.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in OCI and recognized in earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges is recognized directly in earnings.

No derivatives have been designated for hedges of investments in foreign operations.

We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows on the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows on the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as accounting hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.

Our objectives in using derivatives are to add stability to interest income or expense, to modify the duration of specific assets or liabilities as we consider advisable, to manage exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks, and/or to directly offset derivatives sold to our customers. To accomplish these objectives, we use interest rate swaps as part of our cash flow hedging strategy. These derivatives are used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with designated loans.

Exposure to credit risk arises from the possibility of nonperformance by counterparties. These counterparties primarily consist of financial institutions that are well established and well capitalized. We control this credit risk through credit approvals, limits, pledges of collateral, and monitoring procedures. No losses on derivative instruments have occurred as a result of counterparty nonperformance. Nevertheless, the related credit risk is considered and measured when and where appropriate.

Our derivative contracts require us to pledge collateral for derivatives that are in a net liability position at a given balance sheet date. Certain of these derivative contracts contain credit-risk-related contingent features that include the requirement to maintain a minimum debt credit rating. We may be required to pledge additional collateral if a credit-risk-related feature were triggered, such as a downgrade of our credit rating. However, in past situations, not all counterparties have demanded that additional collateral be pledged when provided for under their contracts. At June 30, 2014, the fair value of our derivative liabilities was $56.6 million, for which we were required to pledge cash collateral of approximately $44.3 million in the normal course of business. If our credit rating were downgraded one notch by either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s at June 30, 2014, the additional amount of collateral we could be required to pledge is approximately $1.6 million. Since July 2013, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act, all newly eligible derivatives entered into are cleared through a central clearinghouse. Derivatives that are centrally cleared do not have credit-risk-related features that require additional collateral if our credit rating were downgraded.

Interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts in exchange for variable rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount. Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges, including basis swap agreements, are not speculative and are used to economically manage our exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks, but do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements.

Selected information with respect to notional amounts and recorded gross fair values at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the related gain (loss) of derivative instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is summarized as follows:

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June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Notional
amount
 
Fair value
 
Notional
amount
 
Fair value
(In thousands)
Other
assets
 
Other
liabilities
 
Other
assets
 
Other
liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
200,000

 
$
1,280

 
$
63

 
$
100,000

 
$
202

 
$
583

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
200,000

 
1,280

 
63

 
100,000

 
202

 
583

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
15,890

 

 
153

 
65,850

 
420

 
421

Interest rate swaps for customers 2
2,820,479

 
48,911

 
50,379

 
2,902,776

 
55,447

 
54,688

Foreign exchange
358,462

 
6,952

 
5,979

 
751,066

 
9,614

 
8,643

Total return swap

 

 

 
1,159,686

 

 
4,062

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
3,194,831

 
55,863

 
56,511

 
4,879,378

 
65,481

 
67,814

Total derivatives
$
3,394,831

 
$
57,143

 
$
56,574

 
$
4,979,378

 
$
65,683

 
$
68,397



 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
Amount of derivative gain (loss) recognized/reclassified
(In thousands)
 
OCI
 
Reclassified
from AOCI
to interest
income
3
 
Noninterest
income
(expense)
 
Offset to
interest
expense
 
OCI
 
Reclassified
from AOCI
to interest
income 3
 
Noninterest
income
(expense)
 
Offset to
interest
expense
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges 1:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
1,988

 
$
577

 
$

 
 
 
$
2,526

 
$
928

 
$

 
 

1,988

 
577

 

 
 
 
2,526

 
928

 

 
 
Liability derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Terminated swaps on long-term debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
608

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,326

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
1,988

 
577

 

 
608

 
2,526

 
928

 

 
1,326

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
348

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
354

 
 
Interest rate swaps for customers 2
 
 
 
 
(377
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(926
)
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
 
 
 
1,998

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,709

 
 
Total return swap
 
 
 
 
(467
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7,894
)
 
 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
1,502

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,757
)
 
 
Total derivatives
$
1,988

 
$
577

 
$
1,502

 
$
608

 
$
2,526

 
$
928

 
$
(4,757
)
 
$
1,326



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Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Amount of derivative gain (loss) recognized/reclassified
(In thousands) 
OCI

Reclassified
from AOCI
to interest
income
3

Noninterest
income
(expense)

Offset to
interest
expense

OCI

Reclassified
from AOCI
to interest
income
3

Noninterest
income
(expense)

Offset to
interest
expense
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges 1:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
(2
)
 
$
777

 
$

 
 
 
$
(6
)
 
$
2,382

 
$

 
 
 
(2
)
 
777

 

 
 
 
(6
)
 
2,382

 

 
 
Liability derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Terminated swaps on long-term debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
780

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,546

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
(2
)
 
777

 

 
780

 
(6
)
 
2,382

 

 
1,546

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
(20
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(87
)
 
 
Interest rate swaps for customers 2
 
 
 
 
4,290

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,748

 
 
Futures contracts
 
 
 
 
(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Foreign exchange
 
 
 
 
2,100

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,854

 
 
Total return swap
 
 
 
 
(5,450
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(11,008
)
 
 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
919

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(493
)
 
 
Total derivatives
$
(2
)
 
$
777

 
$
919

 
$
780

 
$
(6
)
 
$
2,382

 
$
(493
)
 
$
1,546


Note: These schedules are not intended to present at any given time the Company’s long/short position with respect to its derivative contracts.
1 
Amounts recognized in OCI and reclassified from accumulated OCI (“AOCI”) represent the effective portion of the derivative gain (loss).
2 
Amounts include both the customer swaps and the offsetting derivative contracts.
3 
Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, of $0.6 million and $0.9 million in 2014, and $0.8 million and $2.4 million in 2013, respectively, are the amounts of reclassification to earnings from AOCI presented in Note 8.

At June 30, the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities were reduced by net credit valuation adjustments of $1.9 million and $0.5 million in 2014, and $2.8 million and $2.2 million in 2013, respectively. These adjustments are required to reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk.

We offer interest rate swaps to our customers to assist them in managing their exposure to changing interest rates. Upon issuance, all of these customer swaps are immediately “hedged” by offsetting derivative contracts, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. Fee income from customer swaps is included in other service charges, commissions and fees. As with other derivative instruments, we have credit risk for any nonperformance by counterparties.

The remaining balances of any derivative instruments terminated prior to maturity, including amounts in AOCI for swap hedges, are accreted or amortized to interest income or expense over the period corresponding to their previously stated maturity dates.

Amounts in AOCI are reclassified to interest income as interest is earned on variable rate loans and as amounts for terminated hedges are accreted or amortized to earnings. For the 12 months following June 30, 2014, we estimate that an additional $2.7 million will be reclassified.

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Total Return Swap
Effective April 28, 2014, we canceled the total return swap and related interest rate swaps (“TRS”) relating to a portfolio of $1.16 billion notional amount of our bank and insurance trust preferred CDOs. Prior to cancellation of the TRS, the actual portfolio par balance had been reduced to $545 million due to sales, paydowns and payoffs. As a result of the cancellation, the TRS derivative liability was extinguished at June 30, 2014, and the Company’s regulatory risk weighted assets increased by approximately $0.9 billion at June 30, 2014.

8.
DEBT AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Debt Redemptions
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we redeemed $130 million and $255 million of long-term senior notes. For balances at June 30, 2014, during the remainder of 2014, long-term senior notes of $240.6 million mature in September 2014 and long-term senior notes of $44.3 million have optional early redemptions of $17.4 million in August 2014 and $26.9 million in November 2014. We have provided a notice of call for the notes in August 2014.

On May 15, 2014, we redeemed at maturity the entire 5.65% subordinated notes ($30.2 million par amount) and 5.65% convertible subordinated notes ($75.7 million par amount). For the remainder of 2014, subordinated debt of $75 million at June 30, 2014 matures in September 2014.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Changes in AOCI by component are as follows:
(In thousands)

 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities
 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments
 
Pension and post-retirement
 
Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
 
$
(167,032
)
 
 
 
$
(217
)
 
 
$
(24,852
)
 
$
(192,101
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax
 
 
81,671

 
 
 
1,519

 
 

 
83,190

Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
 
 
(27,368
)
 
 
 
(558
)
 
 

 
(27,926
)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
54,303

 
 
 
961

 
 

 
55,264

Balance at June 30, 2014
 
 
$
(112,729
)
 
 
 
$
744

 
 
$
(24,852
)
 
$
(136,837
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense included in other comprehensive income
 
 
$
43,595

 
 
 
$
638

 
 
$

 
$
44,233

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
 
$
(397,616
)
 
 
 
$
1,794

 
 
$
(50,335
)
 
$
(446,157
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax
 
 
65,212

 
 
 
(3
)
 
 

 
65,209

Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
 
 
7,818

 
 
 
(1,426
)
 
 

 
6,392

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
73,030

 
 
 
(1,429
)
 
 

 
71,601

Balance at June 30, 2013
 
 
$
(324,586
)
 
 
 
$
365

 
 
$
(50,335
)
 
$
(374,556
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit) included in other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
$
43,986

 
 
 
$
(959
)
 
 
$

 
$
43,027



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Amounts reclassified from AOCI 1
 
Statement of income (SI) Balance sheet
(BS)
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
Details about AOCI components
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
Affected line item
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment securities
 
$
5,026

 
$
(1,153
)
 
$
35,940

 
$
2,146

 
SI
 
Fixed income securities gains (losses), net
Income tax expense
 
1,922

 
(441
)
 
7,996

 
821

 
 
 
 
 
 
3,104

 
(712
)
 
27,944

 
1,325

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized losses on investment
securities
 

 
(4,217
)
 
(27
)
 
(13,932
)
 
SI
 
Net impairment losses on investment securities
Income tax benefit
 

 
(1,668
)
 
(10
)
 
(5,384
)
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(2,549
)
 
(17
)
 
(8,548
)
 
 
 
 
Accretion of securities with noncredit-related impairment losses not expected to be sold
 
(462
)
 
(637
)
 
(944
)
 
(981
)
 
BS
 
Investment securities, held-to-maturity
Deferred income taxes
 
189

 
251

 
385

 
386

 
BS
 
Other assets
 
 
$
2,831

 
$
(3,647
)
 
$
27,368

 
$
(7,818
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments
 
$
577

 
$
777

 
$
928

 
$
2,382

 
SI
 
Interest and fees on loans
Income tax expense
 
229

 
308

 
370

 
956

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
348

 
$
469

 
$
558

 
$
1,426

 
 
 
 
1 Negative reclassification amounts indicate decreases to earnings in the statement of income and increases to balance sheet assets. The opposite applies to positive reclassification amounts.
Basel III Capital Framework
The Federal Reserve has published final rules establishing a new capital framework for U.S. banking organizations. These new rules implement the Basel Committee’s December 2010 framework, commonly referred to as Basel III, which will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with the fully phased-in requirements becoming effective in 2018.
Among other things, the new rules revise capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, and they modify specified quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and capital. The impact of these new rules will require the Company to maintain capital in excess of current “well-capitalized” regulatory standards, and in excess of historical levels.

Subsequent Event
On July 25, 2014, the Federal Reserve announced that it has not objected to the Company’s 2014 resubmitted Capital Plan. The post-stress Tier 1 common ratio was computed under the resubmitted plan at 5.1%, which exceeded the minimum 5.0% requirement. Our original 2014 Capital Plan did not meet this minimum requirement. The Company’s resubmitted Capital Plan included the issuance of $400 million of new common equity in the third quarter of 2014. However, we determined to increase this amount, and on July 28, 2014, we issued $525 million of common stock, which consisted of approximately 17.6 million shares at a price of $29.80 per share. Net of commissions and fees, this issuance added approximately $516 million to common stock in the third quarter of 2014. In addition, we granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the amount of common stock offered, or approximately $78.7 million of common stock. As of the date of this filing, the underwriters had not exercised this option.


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9.
INCOME TAXES
The income tax expense rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was lower than the blended statutory rate of 38.25% primarily because of the non-taxability of certain income items. However, the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was higher than the comparable periods in 2013 primarily because of a slight decrease in the amount of nontaxable items relative to pretax income, and an accrual of $2.3 million of interest expense included in income tax expense to settle certain income tax examinations.
Net deferred tax assets were approximately $239 million at June 30, 2014 and $304 million at December 31, 2013. We evaluate net deferred tax assets on a regular basis to determine whether an additional valuation allowance is required. Based on this evaluation, and considering the weight of the positive evidence compared to the negative evidence, we have concluded that an additional valuation allowance is not required as of June 30, 2014.

10.
FAIR VALUE
Fair Value Measurement
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, a hierarchy has been established that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access;
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in less active markets, observable inputs other than quoted prices that are used in the valuation of an asset or liability, and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means; and
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined by pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is classified is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measure in its entirety. Market activity is presumed to be orderly in the absence of evidence of forced or disorderly sales, although such sales may still be indicative of fair value. Applicable accounting guidance precludes the use of blockage factors or liquidity adjustments due to the quantity of securities held by an entity.

We use fair value to measure certain assets and liabilities on a recurring basis when fair value is the primary measure for accounting. Fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis to measure certain assets when adjusting carrying values, such as the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting, including recognition of impairment on assets. Fair value is also used when providing required disclosures for certain financial instruments.

Fair Value Policies and Procedures
We have various policies, processes and controls in place to ensure that fair values are reasonably developed, reviewed and approved for use. These include a Securities Valuation and Securitization Oversight Committee (“SOC”) comprised of executive management appointed by the Board of Directors. The SOC reviews and approves on a quarterly basis the key components of fair value estimation, including critical valuation assumptions for Level 3 modeling. Attribution analyses are completed when significant changes occur between quarters. The SOC also requires quarterly back testing of certain significant assumptions. A Model Risk Management Group conducts model validations, including the internal model, and sets policies and procedures for revalidation, including the timing of revalidation.


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Third Party Service Providers
We use a third party pricing service to provide pricing for approximately 88% of our AFS Level 2 securities, and an internal model to estimate fair value for approximately 98% of our AFS Level 3 securities. Fair values for the remaining AFS Level 2 and Level 3 securities generally use standard form discounted cash flow modeling with certain inputs corroborated by market data.

For Level 2 securities, the third party pricing service provides documentation on an ongoing basis that presents market corroborative data, including detail pricing information and market reference data. The documentation includes benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data, including information from the vendor trading platform. We review, test and validate this information as appropriate.

For Level 3 securities, we review and evaluate on a quarterly basis the relevant third party modeling assumptions. These include PDs, loss given default rates, over-collateralization levels, and rating transition probability matrices from ratings agencies. In addition, we also compare the results and valuation with our information about market trends and trading data. This includes information regarding trading prices, implied discounts, outlier information, valuation assumptions, etc.

Absent observable trade data, we do not adjust prices from our third party sources. The procedures described help ensure that resulting fair value estimates were determined in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
The following describes the hierarchy designations, valuation methodologies, and key inputs to measure fair value on a recurring basis for designated financial instruments:
Available-for-Sale and Trading
U.S. Treasury, Agencies and Corporations
U.S. Treasury securities are measured under Level 1 using quoted market prices. U.S. agencies and corporations are measured under Level 2 generally using the previously-discussed third party pricing service.

Municipal Securities
Municipal securities are measured under Level 2 using the third party pricing service, or under Level 3 using a discounted cash flow approach. Valuation inputs include BBB and Baa municipal curves, as well as FHLB and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) swap curves. Additional valuation inputs include internal credit scoring, and security- and client-type groupings.

Asset-Backed Securities: Trust Preferred Collateralized Debt Obligations
The majority of the CDO portfolio is measured under Level 3 primarily with the internal model using an income-based cash flow modeling approach incorporating several methodologies. The Company inputs its own key valuation assumptions:
Trust preferred – banks and insurance We primarily use an internal model for our bank and insurance CDO securities. Our “ratio-based approach” utilizes a statistical regression of regulatory ratios we have identified as predictive of future bank failures and bank holding company defaults to create a credit-specific PD for each bank issuer. The approach generally references trailing quarter regulatory data, financial ratios and macroeconomic factors.
The PDs used depend on whether the collateral is performing or deferring. Deferring PDs increase, all else being equal, as the deferral ages and approaches the end of its allowable five-year deferral period. The internal model includes the expectation that deferrals that do not default will pay their contractually required back interest and return to a current status at the end of five years. Estimates of loss for the individual pieces of underlying collateral are aggregated to arrive at a pool-level loss rate for each CDO. These loss assumptions are applied to the CDO’s structure to generate cash flow projections for each tranche of the CDO.

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We utilize a present value technique to identify both the OTTI present in the CDO tranches and to estimate fair value. To estimate fair value, we discount the credit-adjusted cash flows of each CDO tranche at a tranche-specific discount rate derived from trading data and a measure of the credit risk in the CDO tranche. Because these securities are not traded on exchanges and trading prices are not posted on the TRACE® system (Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine®), we seek information from market participants to obtain trade price information.
Trading data is generally limited and may include trades of tranches within our same CDO. We use this limited trade data along with our modeled expected credit adjusted cash flows to determine a relationship between the market required yield and the downside variability of the returns of each CDO security. The loss/downside variability for this purpose is a measure of the downside variability of cash flows from the mean estimate of cash flow.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, two insurance CDO securities and two single-name bank trust preferred securities, were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 primarily due to the increasing ability to utilize fair value inputs corroborated by observed market data. The securities remain at Level 2 at June 30, 2014 as shown in the Level 3 reconciliation schedules following. The securities constitute the Company’s entire holding of each asset class.

Trust preferred – REITS, Other – During the three months ended March 31, 2014, substantially all of these securities were sold, as discussed in Note 5.
Auction Rate Securities
Auction rate securities are measured under Level 3 primarily using valuation inputs that include AAA corporate bond yield curves, municipal yield curves, credit ratings and leverage of each closed-end fund, market yields for commercial paper, and any observable trade commentaries.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
Bank-owned life insurance is measured under Level 2 according to cash surrender values (“CSVs”) of the insurance contracts that are provided by a third party service. Nearly all CSVs are computed based on valuations and earnings of the underlying assets in the insurance companies’ general accounts. The underlying investments include predominantly fixed income securities consisting of investment grade corporate bonds and various types of mortgage instruments. Average duration ranges from five to eight years. Management regularly reviews investment performance, including concentrations of investments and regulatory restrictions.
Private Equity Investments
Private equity investments are measured under Level 2 or Level 3. The Other Equity Investments Committee, consisting of executives familiar with the investments, reviews periodic financial information, including audited financial statements when available. The amount of unfunded commitments is disclosed in Note 11. Certain restrictions apply for the redemption of these investments. Approximately $56 million of private equity investments at June 30, 2014 are prohibited by the Volcker Rule.
Private equity investments under Level 2 include partnerships that invest in certain financial services and real estate companies, some of which are publicly traded. Fair values are determined from net asset values, or their equivalents, provided by the partnerships. These fair values are determined on the last business day of the month using values from the primary exchange. In the case of illiquid or nontraded assets, the partnerships obtain fair values from independent sources.
Private equity investments are measured under Level 3 primarily using current and projected financial performance, recent financing activities, economic and market conditions, market comparables, market liquidity, sales restrictions, and other factors.

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Agriculture Loan Servicing
This asset results from our servicing of agriculture loans approved by the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (“FAMC,” or “Farmer Mac”) and funded by them. We provide this servicing under an agreement with Farmer Mac for loans they own. The asset’s fair value represents our projection of the present value of future cash flows measured under Level 3 using discounted cash flow methodologies.
Interest-Only Strips
Interest-only strips are created as a by-product of the securitization process. When the guaranteed portions of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loans are pooled, interest-only strips may be created in the pooling process. The asset’s fair value represents our projection of the present value of future cash flows measured under Level 3 using discounted cash flow methodologies.
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Obligations
Invested assets in the deferred compensation plan consists of shares of registered investment companies. These mutual funds are valued under Level 1 at quoted market prices, which represents the net asset value of shares held by the plan at the end of the period.
Derivatives
Derivatives are measured according to their classification as either exchange-traded or over-the-counter (“OTC”). Exchange-traded derivatives consist of forward currency exchange contracts measured under Level 1 because they are traded in active markets. OTC derivatives, including those for customers, consist of interest rate swaps and options. These derivatives are measured under Level 2 using third party services. Observable market inputs include yield curves (the LIBOR swap curve and relevant overnight index swap curves), foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, option volatilities, counterparty credit risk, and other related data. Credit valuation adjustments are required to reflect nonperformance risk for both the Company and the respective counterparty. These adjustments are determined generally by applying a credit spread to the total expected exposure of the derivative.
Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased
Securities sold, not yet purchased, are measured under Level 1 using quoted market prices. If not available, quoted prices under Level 2 for similar securities are used.

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Quantitative Disclosure of Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value by class on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2014
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations
$

 
$
2,330,185

 
 
 
$
2,330,185

Municipal securities
 
 
178,371

 
$
10,038

 
188,409

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – banks and insurance
 
 
64,347

 
685,805

 
750,152

Trust preferred – real estate investment trusts
 
 
 
 

 

Auction rate
 
 
 
 
6,578

 
6,578

Other
 
 
1,315

 
28

 
1,343

Mutual funds and stock
175,617

 
10,525

 
 
 
186,142

 
175,617

 
2,584,743

 
702,449

 
3,462,809

Trading account
 
 
56,572

 
 
 
56,572

Other noninterest-bearing investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank-owned life insurance
 
 
472,740

 
 
 
472,740

Private equity
 
 
5,036

 
82,256

 
87,292

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture loan servicing and interest-only strips

 


 
11,461

 
11,461

Deferred compensation plan assets
90,490

 


 


 
90,490

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate related and other
 
 
1,280

 
 
 
1,280

Interest rate swaps for customers
 
 
48,911

 
 
 
48,911

Foreign currency exchange contracts
6,952

 
 
 
 
 
6,952

 
6,952

 
50,191

 
 
 
57,143

 
$
273,059

 
$
3,169,282

 
$
796,166

 
$
4,238,507

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
$
10,590

 


 
 
 
$
10,590

Other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plan obligations
90,490

 

 

 
90,490

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate related and other
 
 
$
216

 
 
 
216

Interest rate swaps for customers
 
 
50,379

 
 
 
50,379

Foreign currency exchange contracts
5,979

 
 
 
 
 
5,979

Total return swap
 
 
 
 
$

 

 
5,979

 
50,595

 

 
56,574

Other
 
 
 
 
132

 
132

 
$
107,059

 
$
50,595

 
$
132

 
$
157,786


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(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations
$

 
$
2,059,105

 
 
 
$
2,059,105

Municipal securities
 
 
55,602

 
$
10,662

 
66,264

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – banks and insurance
 
 

 
1,238,820

 
1,238,820

Trust preferred – real estate investment trusts
 
 
 
 
22,996

 
22,996

Auction rate
 
 
 
 
6,599

 
6,599

Other
 
 
2,099

 
25,800

 
27,899

Mutual funds and stock
259,750

 
20,453

 
 
 
280,203

 
259,750

 
2,137,259

 
1,304,877

 
3,701,886

Trading account
 
 
34,559

 
 
 
34,559

Other noninterest-bearing investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank-owned life insurance
 
 
466,428

 
 
 
466,428

Private equity
 
 
4,822

 
82,410

 
87,232

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture loan servicing and interest-only strips

 


 
8,852

 
8,852

Deferred compensation plan assets
86,184

 


 


 
86,184

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate related and other
 
 
1,100

 
 
 
1,100

Interest rate swaps for customers
 
 
55,447

 
 
 
55,447

Foreign currency exchange contracts
9,614

 
 
 
 
 
9,614

 
9,614

 
56,547

 
 
 
66,161

 
$
355,548

 
$
2,699,615

 
$
1,396,139

 
$
4,451,302

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
$
73,606

 
 
 
 
 
$
73,606

Other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plan obligations
86,184

 

 

 
86,184

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate related and other
 
 
$
1,004

 
 
 
1,004

Interest rate swaps for customers
 
 
54,688

 
 
 
54,688

Foreign currency exchange contracts
8,643

 
 
 
 
 
8,643

Total return swap
 
 
 
 
$
4,062

 
4,062

 
8,643

 
55,692

 
4,062

 
68,397

Other
 
 
 
 
241

 
241

 
$
168,433

 
$
55,692

 
$
4,303

 
$
228,428


The fair value of the Level 3 bank and insurance CDO portfolio would generally be adversely affected by significant increases in the constant default rate (“CDR”) for performing collateral, the loss percentage expected from deferring collateral, and the discount rate used. The fair value of the portfolio would generally be positively affected by increases in interest rates and prepayment rates. For a specific tranche within a CDO, the directionality of the fair value change for a given assumption change may differ depending on the seniority level of the tranche. For example, faster prepayment may increase the fair value of a senior most tranche of a CDO while decreasing the fair value of a more junior tranche.

Reconciliation of Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following reconciles the beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value by class on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:

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Level 3 Instruments
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Municipal
securities

Trust 
preferred – banks and insurance

Trust
preferred
 – REIT

Auction
rate

Other
asset-backed

Private
equity
investments

Ag loan svcg and int-only strips

Derivatives
and other
liabilities

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2014
$
10,184

 
$
690,217

 
$

 
$
6,560

 
$
30

 
$
81,052

 
$
11,207

 
$
(5,632
)
Net gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion of purchase discount on securities available-for-sale
8

 
633

 


 
1

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends and other investment income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,052
)
 
 
 
 
Fair value and nonhedge derivative loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(467
)
Equity securities gains, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
584

 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities gains, net

 
4,383

 

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
45

 
 
Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101

Other comprehensive income
92

 
6,878

 


 
17

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,104

 
379

 
 
Sales

 

 

 
 
 

 
(15
)
 
 
 
 
Redemptions and paydowns
(246
)
 
(16,306
)
 
 
 


 
(2
)
 
(5,417
)
 
(170
)
 
5,866

Transfers to Level 2
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2014
$
10,038

 
$
685,805

 
$

 
$
6,578

 
$
28

 
$
82,256

 
$
11,461

 
$
(132
)

 
Level 3 Instruments
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In thousands)
Municipal
securities
 
Trust 
preferred – banks and insurance
 
Trust
preferred
 – REIT
 
Auction
rate
 
Other
asset-backed
 
Private
equity
investments
 
Ag loan svcg and int-only strips
 
Derivatives
and other
liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
10,662

 
$
1,238,820

 
$
22,996

 
$
6,599

 
$
25,800

 
$
82,410

 
$
8,852

 
$
(4,303
)
Net gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion of purchase discount on securities available-for-sale
18

 
1,353

 
 
 
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends and other investment income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,747
)
 
 
 
 
Fair value and nonhedge derivative loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7,894
)
Equity securities gains, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
584

 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities gains, net
16

 
22,965

 
1,399

 
 
 
10,917

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
526

 
 
Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
109

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(182
)
 
101,340

 

 
(23
)
 
(15
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,460

 
2,456

 
 
Sales

 
(546,388
)
 
 
 
 
 
(36,669
)
 
(839
)
 
 
 
 
Redemptions and paydowns
(476
)
 
(63,092
)
 
(24,395
)
 
 
 
(5
)
 
(5,612
)
 
(373
)
 
11,956

Transfers to Level 2
 
 
(69,193
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2014
$
10,038

 
$
685,805

 
$

 
$
6,578

 
$
28

 
$
82,256

 
$
11,461

 
$
(132
)

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Level 3 Instruments
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Municipal
securities

Trust 
preferred – banks and insurance

Trust
preferred – REIT

Auction
rate

Other
asset-backed

Private
equity
investments

Ag loan svcg and int-only strips

Derivatives
and other
liabilities

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2013
$
17,043

 
$
1,003,102

 
$
17,306

 
$
6,524

 
$
15,393

 
$
69,706

 
$
8,252

 
$
(5,070
)
Net gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion of purchase discount on securities available-for-sale

 
797

 
63

 

 
9

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends and other investment income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,160

 
 
 
 
Fair value and nonhedge derivative loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,450
)
Equity securities gains, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,340

 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities gains (losses), net
15

 
(1,190
)
 
 
 


 
14

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net impairment losses on investment securities
 
 
(4,047
)
 
(170
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
384

 
 
Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(94
)
Other comprehensive income
197

 
52,312

 
1,300

 
30

 
1,972

 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,882

 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
(7,015
)
 
 
 
 
 

 
(387
)
 
 
 
 
Redemptions and paydowns
(3,711
)
 
(13,666
)
 
 
 


 
(64
)
 
(184
)
 
(298
)
 
5,496

Balance at June 30, 2013
$
13,544

 
$
1,030,293

 
$
18,499

 
$
6,554

 
$
17,324

 
$
75,517

 
$
8,338

 
$
(5,118
)

 
Level 3 Instruments
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Municipal
securities
 
Trust 
preferred – banks and insurance
 
Trust
preferred – REIT
 
Auction
rate
 
Other
asset-backed
 
Private
equity
investments
 
Ag loan svcg and int-only strips
 
Derivatives
and other
liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
16,551

 
$
949,271

 
$
16,403

 
$
6,515

 
$
15,160

 
$
64,223

 
$
8,334

 
$
(5,251
)
Net gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion of purchase discount on securities available-for-sale
21

 
1,612

 
126

 
1

 
14

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends and other investment income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,149

 
 
 
 
Fair value and nonhedge derivative loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(11,008
)
Equity securities gains, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,739

 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities gains, net
36

 
2,036

 
 
 

 
44

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net impairment losses on investment securities
 
 
(13,761
)
 
(170
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
503

 
 
Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(165
)
Other comprehensive income
922

 
130,962

 
2,140

 
38

 
4,623

 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,841

 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
(7,015
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,120
)
 
 
 
 
Redemptions and paydowns
(3,986
)
 
(32,812
)
 
 
 

 
(2,517
)
 
(315
)
 
(499
)
 
11,306

Balance at June 30, 2013
$
13,544

 
$
1,030,293

 
$
18,499

 
$
6,554

 
$
17,324

 
$
75,517

 
$
8,338

 
$
(5,118
)


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The preceding reconciling amounts using Level 3 inputs include the following realized amounts:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends and other investment income (loss)
$

 
$
(60
)
 
$
34

 
$
(45
)
Fixed income securities gains (losses), net
4,383

 
(1,161
)
 
35,297

 
2,116


Except as previously discussed, no other transfers of assets or liabilities occurred among Levels 1, 2 or 3 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. Transfers are considered to have occurred as of the end of the reporting period.

Following is a summary of quantitative information relating to the principal valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring and nonrecurring basis:
 
Level 3 Instruments
 
Quantitative information at June 30, 2014
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair value
 
Principal valuation techniques
 
Significant unobservable inputs
 
Range of inputs
(% annually)
Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – predominantly banks
$
740,261

 
Discounted cash flow
Market comparables
 
Constant prepayment rate
 
until 2016 – 5.5% to 26.19%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016 to maturity – 3.0%
 
 
 
 
 
Constant default rate
 
yr 1 – 0.3% to 2.75%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 2-5 – 0.48% to 0.87%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 6 to maturity – 0.59% to 0.65%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
100%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given deferral
 
8.17% to 100%
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
(spread over forward LIBOR)
 
5.1% to 5.7%



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Level 3 Instruments
 
Quantitative information at December 31, 2013
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair value
 
Principal valuation techniques
 
Significant unobservable inputs
 
Range of inputs
(% annually)
Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – predominantly banks
$
921,819

 
Discounted cash flow
Market comparables
 
Constant prepayment rate
 
until 2016 – 5.50% to 20.73%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016 to maturity – 3.0%
 
 
 
 
 
Constant default rate
 
yr 1 – 0.30% to 1.94%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 2-5 – 0.49% to 1.14%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 6 to maturity – 0.58% to 0.65%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
100%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given deferral
 
14.39% to 100%
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
(spread over forward LIBOR)
 
5.6% to 7.7%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – predominantly insurance
346,390

 
Discounted cash flow
Market comparables
 
Constant prepayment rate
 
until maturity – 5.0%
 
 
 
 
 
Constant default rate
 
yr 1 – 0.38% to 1.03%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 2-5 – 0.53% to 0.89%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 6 to maturity – 0.50% to 0.55%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
100%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given deferral
 
2.18% to 30.13%
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
(spread over forward LIBOR)
 
3.72% to 6.49%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – individual banks
22,324

 
Market comparables
 
Yield
 
6.6% to 7.8%
 
 
 
 
 
Price
 
81.25% to 109.6%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred – real estate investment trust
22,996

 
Discounted cash flow
Market comparables
 
Constant prepayment rate
 
until maturity – 0.0%
 
 
 
 
 
Constant default rate
 
yr 1 – 4.1% to 10.6%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 2-3 – 4.6% to 5.5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 4-6 – 1.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
yrs 7 to maturity – 0.50%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
60% to 100%
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
(spread over forward LIBOR)
 
5.5% to 15%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other (predominantly ABS CDOs)
25,800

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Constant default rate
 
0.01% to 100%
 
 
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
70% to 92%
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
(spread over forward LIBOR)
 
9% to 22%



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Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Included in the balance sheet amounts are the following amounts of assets that had fair value changes measured on a nonrecurring basis.
 
(In thousands)
Fair value at June 30, 2014
 
Fair value at December 31, 2013
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HTM securities adjusted for OTTI
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,483

 
$
8,483

Private equity investments, carried at cost

 

 
547

 
547

 

 

 
13,270

 
13,270

Impaired loans

 
15,610

 

 
15,610

 

 
11,765

 

 
11,765

Other real estate owned

 
10,597

 

 
10,597

 

 
24,684

 

 
24,684

 
$

 
$
26,207

 
$
547

 
$
26,754

 
$

 
$
36,449

 
$
21,753

 
$
58,202


The previous fair values may not be current as of the dates indicated, but rather as of the date the fair value change occurred, such as a charge for impairment. Accordingly, carrying values may not equal current fair value.
 
Gains (losses) from fair value changes
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HTM securities adjusted for OTTI
$

 
$

 
$
(27
)
 
$
(403
)
Private equity investments, carried at cost
(133
)
 
(609
)
 
(133
)
 
(1,429
)
Impaired loans
(104
)
 
(832
)
 
(2,282
)
 
(1,566
)
Other real estate owned
(937
)
 
(2,156
)
 
(3,171
)
 
(6,468
)
 
$
(1,174
)
 
$
(3,597
)
 
$
(5,613
)
 
$
(9,866
)

During the three and six months ended June 30, we recognized net gains of $1.5 million and $2.5 million in 2014, and $2.1 million and $6.3 million in 2013 from the sale of other real estate owned (“OREO”) properties that had a carrying value at the time of sale of approximately $24.6 million and $38.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Previous to their sale in these periods, we recognized impairment on these properties of $0.3 million and $0.5 million in 2014, and $0.3 million and $0.4 million in 2013.

HTM securities adjusted for OTTI were measured at fair value using the same methodology for trust preferred CDO securities.

Private equity investments carried at cost were measured at fair value for impairment purposes according to the methodology previously discussed for these investments. Amounts of private equity investments carried at cost were $48.5 million at June 30, 2014 and $53.6 million at December 31, 2013. Amounts of other noninterest-bearing investments carried at cost were $246.5 million at June 30, 2014 and $248.4 million at December 31, 2013, which were comprised of Federal Reserve, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Farmer Mac stock.

Impaired (or nonperforming) loans that are collateral-dependent were measured at fair value based on the fair value of the collateral. OREO was measured at fair value at the lower of cost or fair value based on property appraisals at the time the property is recorded in OREO and as appropriate thereafter.

Measurement of fair value for collateral-dependent loans and OREO was based on third party appraisals that utilize one or more valuation techniques (income, market and/or cost approaches). Any adjustments to calculated fair value were made based on recently completed and validated third party appraisals, third party appraisal services, automated valuation services, or our informed judgment. Evaluations were made to determine that the appraisal process met the relevant concepts and requirements of applicable accounting guidance.

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Automated valuation services may be used primarily for residential properties when values from any of the previous methods were not available within 90 days of the balance sheet date. These services use models based on market, economic, and demographic values. The use of these models has only occurred in a very few instances and the related property valuations have not been significant to consider disclosure under Level 3 rather than Level 2.

Impaired loans not collateral-dependent were measured at fair valued based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at the expected coupon rates over the lives of the loans. Because the loans were not discounted at market interest rates, the valuations do not represent fair value and have been excluded from the nonrecurring fair value balance in the preceding schedules.

Fair Value of Certain Financial Instruments
Following is a summary of the carrying values and estimated fair values of certain financial instruments:
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Carrying
value
 
Estimated
fair value
 
Level
 
Carrying
value
 
Estimated
fair value
 
Level
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HTM investment securities
$
615,104

 
$
643,926

 
3
 
$
588,981

 
$
609,547

 
3
Loans and leases (including loans held for sale), net of allowance
39,118,830

 
38,777,966

 
3
 
38,468,402

 
38,088,242

 
3
Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time deposits
2,500,303

 
2,507,425

 
2
 
2,593,038

 
2,602,955

 
2
Foreign deposits
252,207

 
252,323

 
2
 
1,980,161

 
1,979,805

 
2
Long-term debt (less fair value hedges)
1,930,649

 
2,072,925

 
2
 
2,269,762

 
2,423,643

 
2

This summary excludes financial assets and liabilities for which carrying value approximates fair value. For financial assets, these include cash and due from banks and money market investments. For financial liabilities, these include demand, savings and money market deposits, and federal funds purchased and security repurchase agreements. The estimated fair value of demand, savings and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Carrying value is used because the accounts have no stated maturity and the customer has the ability to withdraw funds immediately. Also excluded from the summary are financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, as previously described.

HTM investment securities primarily consist of municipal securities and bank and insurance trust preferred CDOs. They were measured at fair value according to the methodologies previously discussed for these investment types.

Loans are measured at fair value according to their status as nonimpaired or impaired. For nonimpaired loans, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the LIBOR yield curve adjusted by a factor which reflects the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan. These future cash flows are then reduced by the estimated “life-of-the-loan” aggregate credit losses in the loan portfolio. These adjustments for lifetime future credit losses are derived from the methods used to estimate the ALLL for our loan portfolio and are adjusted quarterly as necessary to reflect the most recent loss experience. Impaired loans are already considered to be held at fair value, except those whose fair value is determined by discounting cash flows, as discussed previously. See Impaired Loans in Note 6 for details on the impairment measurement method for impaired loans. Loans, other than those held for sale, are not normally purchased and sold by the Company, and there are no active trading markets for most of this portfolio.

Time and foreign deposits, and any other short-term borrowings, are measured at fair value by discounting future cash flows using the LIBOR yield curve to the given maturity dates.


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Long-term debt is measured at fair value based on actual market trades (i.e., an asset value) when available, or discounting cash flows to maturity using the LIBOR yield curve adjusted for credit spreads.

These fair value disclosures represent our best estimates based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, future expected loss experience, risk characteristics of the various instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, and cannot be determined with precision. Changes in these methodologies and assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

11.
COMMITMENTS, GUARANTEES AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments and Guarantees
Contractual amounts of off-balance sheet financial instruments used to meet the financing needs of our customers are as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
 
 
 
Unfunded commitments to extend credit
$
16,566,311

 
$
16,174,326

Standby letters of credit:
 
 
 
Financial
762,836

 
779,811

Performance
168,238

 
159,485

Commercial letters of credit
28,294

 
80,218

Total unfunded lending commitments
$
17,525,679

 
$
17,193,840


The Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K contains further information about these commitments and guarantees including their terms and collateral requirements. At June 30, 2014, the Company had recorded approximately $11.7 million as a liability for the guarantees associated with the standby letters of credit, which consisted of $9.2 million attributable to the RULC and $2.5 million of deferred commitment fees.

At June 30, 2014, the Parent has guaranteed $15.0 million of debt of affiliated trusts issuing trust preferred securities.

At June 30, 2014, we had unfunded commitments for private equity and other noninterest-bearing investments of $24.4 million. These obligations have no stated maturity. However, at June 30, 2014, substantially all of the private equity investments related to these commitments were prohibited by the Volcker Rule. We are currently taking steps to sell these prohibited investments by the required deadline of July 21, 2015, and do not expect that such sales will have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. See further discussions in Notes 5 and 10.

Legal Matters
We are subject to litigation in court and arbitral proceedings, as well as proceedings, investigations, examinations and other actions brought or considered by governmental and self-regulatory agencies. At any given time, litigation may relate to lending, deposit and other customer relationships, vendor and contractual issues, employee matters, intellectual property matters, personal injuries and torts, regulatory and legal compliance, and other matters. While most matters relate to individual claims, we are also subject to putative class action claims and similar broader claims. Current putative class actions and similar claims include the following:
a complaint relating to our banking relationships with customers that allegedly engaged in wrongful telemarketing practices in which the plaintiff seeks a trebled monetary award under the federal RICO Act, Reyes v. Zions First National Bank, et. al., brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and

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a complaint arising from our banking relationships with Frederick Berg and a number of investment funds controlled by him using the “Meridian” brand name, in which the liquidating trustee for the funds seeks an award from us, on the basis of aiding and abetting and other claims, for monetary damages suffered by victims of a fraud allegedly perpetrated by Berg, In re Consolidated Meridian Funds a/k/a Meridian Investors Trust, Mark Calvert as Liquidating Trustee, et. al. vs. Zions Bancorporation and The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.A., pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.

In the third quarter of 2013, the District Court denied the plaintiff’s motion for class certification in the Reyes case. In the first quarter of 2014, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals approved the plaintiff’s motion to appeal the District Court decision.

Discovery has been completed in the Reyes case and is in process in the Meridian Funds case.

At any given time, proceedings, investigations, examinations and other actions brought or considered by governmental and self-regulatory agencies may relate to our banking, investment advisory, trust, securities, and other products and services; our customers’ involvement in money-laundering, fraud, securities violations and other illicit activities or our policies and practices relating to such customer activities; and our compliance with the broad range of banking, securities and other laws and regulations applicable to us. At any given time, we may be in the process of responding to subpoenas, requests for documents, data and testimony relating to such matters and engaging in discussions to resolve the matters. Significant investigations and similar inquiries to which we are currently subject relate to:
possible money laundering activities of a customer of one of our subsidiary banks and the anti-money laundering practices of that bank (conducted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York); and
the practices of our subsidiary, Zions Bank; our former subsidiary, NetDeposit, LLC; and possibly other of our affiliates relating primarily to payment processing for allegedly fraudulent telemarketers and other customer types (conducted by the Department of Justice).
These two matters appear to be ongoing.

At least quarterly, we review outstanding and new legal matters, utilizing then available information. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, if we determine that a loss from a matter is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we establish an accrual for the loss. In the absence of such a determination, no accrual is made. Once established, accruals are adjusted to reflect developments relating to the matters.

In our review, we also assess whether we can determine the range of reasonably possible losses for significant matters in which we are unable to determine that the likelihood of a loss is remote. Because of the difficulty of predicting the outcome of legal matters, discussed subsequently, we are able to meaningfully estimate such a range only for a limited number of matters. We currently estimate the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses for those matters to be from $0 million to roughly $50 million in excess of amounts accrued. This estimated range of reasonably possible losses is based on information currently available as of June 30, 2014. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate. Those matters for which an estimate is not possible are not included within this estimated range and, therefore, this estimated range does not represent our maximum loss exposure.

Based on our current knowledge, we believe that our current estimated liability for litigation and other legal actions and claims, reflected in our accruals and determined in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, is adequate and that liabilities in excess of the amounts currently accrued, if any, arising from litigation and other legal actions and claims for which an estimate as previously described is possible, will not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. However, in light of the significant uncertainties involved in

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these matters, and the very large or indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows for any given reporting period.

Any estimate or determination relating to the future resolution of litigation, arbitration, governmental or self-regulatory examinations, investigations or actions or similar matters is inherently uncertain and involves significant judgment. This is particularly true in the early stages of a legal matter, when legal issues and facts have not been well articulated, reviewed, analyzed, and vetted through discovery, preparation for trial or hearings, substantive and productive mediation or settlement discussions, or other actions. It is also particularly true with respect to class action and similar claims involving multiple defendants, matters with complex procedural requirements or substantive issues or novel legal theories, and examinations, investigations and other actions conducted or brought by governmental and self-regulatory agencies, in which the normal adjudicative process is not applicable. Accordingly, we usually are unable to determine whether a favorable or unfavorable outcome is remote, reasonably likely, or probable, or to estimate the amount or range of a probable or reasonably likely loss, until relatively late in the course of a legal matter, sometimes not until a number of years have elapsed. Accordingly, our judgments and estimates relating to claims will change from time to time in light of developments and actual outcomes will differ from our estimates. These differences may be material.

12.
RETIREMENT PLANS
The following discloses the net periodic benefit cost (credit) and its components for the Company’s pension and postretirement plans:
 
 
Pension benefits
 
Supplemental
retirement
benefits
 
Postretirement
benefits
 
Pension benefits
 
Supplemental
retirement
benefits
 
Postretirement
benefits
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$


$

 
$

 
$

 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
16

 
$
16

Interest cost
 
1,880


1,739

 
113


101

 
12

 
10

 
3,760

 
3,478

 
227

 
202

 
23

 
20

Expected return on plan assets
 
(3,326
)

(3,027
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,652
)
 
(6,055
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service
cost (credit)
 
 
 
 
 
13


31

 

 
(37
)
 
 
 
 
 
25

 
62

 

 
(75
)
Amortization of net actuarial
(gain) loss
 
797


2,157

 
5


17

 
(18
)
 
(19
)
 
1,593

 
4,315

 
10

 
35

 
(35
)
 
(38
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
 
$
(649
)
 
$
869

 
$
131

 
$
149

 
$
2

 
$
(38
)
 
$
(1,299
)
 
$
1,738

 
$
262

 
$
299

 
$
4

 
$
(77
)

As disclosed in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company has frozen its participation and benefit accruals for the pension plan and its contributions for individual benefit payments in the postretirement benefit plan.


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13.
OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
We manage our operations and prepare management reports and other information with a primary focus on geographical area. As of June 30, 2014, we operate eight community/regional banks in distinct geographical areas. Performance assessment and resource allocation are based upon this geographical structure. Zions Bank operates 98 branches in Utah and 26 branches in Idaho. CB&T operates 95 branches in California. Amegy operates 84 branches in Texas. NBAZ operates 71 branches in Arizona. NSB operates 48 branches in Nevada. Vectra operates 36 branches in Colorado and one branch in New Mexico. TCBW operates one branch in the state of Washington. TCBO operates one branch in Oregon.

The operating segment identified as “Other” includes the Parent, Zions Management Services Company (“ZMSC”), certain nonbank financial service subsidiaries, TCBO, and eliminations of transactions between segments. The Parent’s operations are significant to the Other segment. Net interest income is substantially affected by the Parent’s interest on long-term debt. Net impairment losses on investment securities relate to the Parent. ZMSC provides internal technology and operational services to affiliated operating businesses of the Company. ZMSC charges most of its costs to the affiliates on an approximate break-even basis.

The accounting policies of the individual operating segments are the same as those of the Company. Transactions between operating segments are primarily conducted at fair value, resulting in profits that are eliminated for reporting consolidated results of operations. Operating segments pay for centrally provided services based upon estimated or actual usage of those services.


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The following schedule presents selected operating segment information for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
(In millions)
Zions Bank
 
CB&T
 
Amegy
 
NBAZ
 
NSB
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
145.6

 
$
150.8

 
$
103.7

 
$
122.6

 
$
95.4

 
$
94.0

 
$
40.3

 
$
41.4

 
$
28.3

 
$
28.6

Provision for loan losses
(15.4
)
 
(10.7
)
 
(12.9
)
 
(3.0
)
 
(7.5
)
 
5.7

 
(8.0
)
 
(4.7
)
 
(5.7
)
 
(8.7
)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
161.0

 
161.5

 
116.6


125.6

 
102.9

 
88.3

 
48.3

 
46.1

 
34.0

 
37.3

Net impairment losses on investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other noninterest income
50.2

 
54.2

 
13.8

 
19.7

 
36.3

 
35.5

 
8.3

 
8.8

 
8.9

 
9.7

Noninterest expense
121.1

 
128.0

 
82.4

 
94.5

 
92.5

 
91.9

 
38.9

 
35.4

 
34.0

 
34.2

Income (loss) before income taxes
90.1

 
87.7

 
48.0

 
50.8

 
46.7

 
31.9

 
17.7

 
19.5

 
8.9

 
12.8

Income tax expense (benefit)
33.2

 
32.1

 
19.0

 
19.9

 
15.9

 
10.6

 
6.6

 
7.4

 
3.0

 
4.4

Net income (loss)
$
56.9

 
$
55.6

 
$
29.0

 
$
30.9

 
$
30.8

 
$
21.3

 
$
11.1

 
$
12.1

 
$
5.9

 
$
8.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
17,593

 
$
17,522

 
$
11,044

 
$
10,823

 
$
13,618

 
$
13,215

 
$
4,696

 
$
4,620

 
$
4,073

 
$
4,064

Cash and due from banks
336

 
352

 
156

 
165

 
213

 
273

 
73

 
71

 
83

 
82

Money market investments
2,678

 
2,949

 
1,252

 
1,237

 
2,435

 
2,676

 
413

 
433

 
765

 
956

Total securities
1,747

 
1,311

 
237

 
334

 
260

 
313

 
371

 
300

 
787

 
780

Total loans
12,317

 
12,363

 
8,655

 
8,287

 
9,563

 
8,790

 
3,648

 
3,612

 
2,318

 
2,124

Total deposits
15,320

 
15,234

 
9,395

 
9,231

 
11,165

 
10,798

 
4,014

 
3,918

 
3,676

 
3,625

Shareholder’s equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred equity
280

 
280

 
162

 
162

 
227

 
251

 
98

 
180

 
50

 
113

Common equity
1,552

 
1,533

 
1,368

 
1,319

 
1,873

 
1,776

 
454

 
407

 
324

 
304

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity
1,832

 
1,813

 
1,530

 
1,481

 
2,100

 
2,027

 
552

 
587

 
374

 
417

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vectra
 
TCBW
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Company
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
25.4

 
$
25.1

 
$
7.3

 
$
6.8

 
$
(29.7
)
 
$
(38.6
)
 
$
416.3

 
$
430.7

 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(4.5
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(0.4
)
 
0.1

 

 
0.1

 
(54.4
)
 
(22.0
)
 
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
29.9

 
25.9

 
7.7

 
6.7

 
(29.7
)
 
(38.7
)
 
470.7

 
452.7

 
 
 
 
Net impairment losses on investment securities

 

 

 

 

 
(4.2
)
 

 
(4.2
)
 
 
 
 
Other noninterest income
5.9

 
6.1

 
1.0

 
1.0

 
0.5

 
(5.7
)
 
124.9

 
129.3

 
 
 
 
Noninterest expense
23.7

 
25.5

 
5.0

 
3.9

 
8.4

 
38.3

 
406.0

 
451.7

 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
12.1

 
6.5

 
3.7

 
3.8

 
(37.6
)
 
(86.9
)
 
189.6

 
126.1

 
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
4.3

 
2.1

 
1.3

 
1.3

 
(13.3
)
 
(34.7
)
 
70.0

 
43.1

 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
7.8

 
$
4.4

 
$
2.4

 
$
2.5

 
$
(24.3
)
 
$
(52.2
)
 
$
119.6

 
$
83.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,595

 
$
2,529

 
$
869

 
$
836

 
$
548

 
$
1,055

 
$
55,036

 
$
54,664

 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
47

 
50

 
21

 
19

 
(7
)
 
(12
)
 
922

 
1,000

 
 
 
 
Money market investments
18

 
78

 
94

 
103

 
(154
)
 
220

 
7,501

 
8,652

 
 
 
 
Total securities
158

 
184

 
74

 
107

 
389

 
539

 
4,023

 
3,868

 
 
 
 
Total loans
2,316

 
2,138

 
665

 
595

 
62

 
62

 
39,544

 
37,971

 
 
 
 
Total deposits
2,184

 
2,165

 
734

 
703

 
(1,030
)
 
(689
)
 
45,458

 
44,985

 
 
 
 
Shareholder’s equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred equity
42

 
70

 
3

 
3

 
142

 
460

 
1,004

 
1,519

 
 
 
 
Common equity
283

 
237

 
92

 
84

 
(201
)
 
(558
)
 
5,745

 
5,102

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 
 
 
 
Total shareholder’s equity
325

 
307

 
95

 
87

 
(59
)
 
(101
)
 
6,749

 
6,618

 
 
 
 


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The following schedule presents selected operating segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
(In millions)
Zions Bank
 
CB&T
 
Amegy
 
NBAZ
 
NSB
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
288.1

 
$
302.3

 
$
212.9

 
$
237.2

 
$
190.1

 
$
189.4

 
$
80.6

 
$
81.9

 
$
56.2

 
$
56.0

Provision for loan losses
(24.1
)
 
(8.9
)
 
(15.0
)
 
(9.8
)
 
9.4

 
(8.1
)
 
(11.0
)
 
(4.7
)
 
(8.3
)
 
(8.9
)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
312.2

 
311.2

 
227.9

 
247.0

 
180.7

 
197.5

 
91.6

 
86.6

 
64.5

 
64.9

Net impairment losses on investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other noninterest income
94.2

 
104.5

 
19.6

 
41.3

 
68.3

 
73.9

 
16.6

 
17.0

 
13.8

 
18.6

Noninterest expense
242.6

 
243.0

 
167.7

 
184.8

 
179.5

 
176.1

 
76.2

 
69.6

 
66.1

 
65.9

Income (loss) before income taxes
163.8

 
172.7

 
79.8

 
103.5

 
69.5

 
95.3

 
32.0

 
34.0

 
12.2

 
17.6

Income tax expense (benefit)
60.0

 
63.1

 
31.1

 
40.7

 
23.2

 
31.9

 
11.8

 
12.8

 
4.0

 
6.0

Net income (loss)
$
103.8

 
$
109.6

 
$
48.7

 
$
62.8

 
$
46.3

 
$
63.4

 
$
20.2

 
$
21.2

 
$
8.2

 
$
11.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
17,932

 
$
17,290

 
$
10,967

 
$
10,872

 
$
13,543

 
$
12,954

 
$
4,654

 
$
4,606

 
$
4,032

 
$
4,058

Cash and due from banks
338

 
351

 
161

 
170

 
267

 
297

 
73

 
70

 
86

 
84

Money market investments
3,109

 
2,729

 
1,191

 
1,282

 
2,469

 
2,431

 
351

 
456

 
732

 
975

Total securities
1,672

 
1,275

 
282

 
339

 
251

 
362

 
368

 
287

 
784

 
761

Total loans
12,282

 
12,360

 
8,597

 
8,281

 
9,463

 
8,693

 
3,672

 
3,582

 
2,312

 
2,111

Total deposits
15,648

 
14,990

 
9,334

 
9,270

 
11,132

 
10,546

 
3,983

 
3,906

 
3,637

 
3,609

Shareholder’s equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred equity
280

 
280

 
162

 
162

 
190

 
251

 
109

 
180

 
50

 
126

Common equity
1,545

 
1,521

 
1,359

 
1,323

 
1,861

 
1,760

 
438

 
404

 
321

 
301

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity
1,825

 
1,801

 
1,521

 
1,485

 
2,051

 
2,011

 
547

 
584

 
371

 
427

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vectra
 
TCBW
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Company
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
50.7

 
$
50.7

 
$
14.3

 
$
13.3

 
$
(60.1
)
 
$
(82.0
)
 
$
832.8

 
$
848.8

 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(6.3
)
 
(9.4
)
 
0.3

 
(0.8
)
 

 
(0.4
)
 
(55.0
)
 
(51.0
)
 
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
57.0

 
60.1

 
14.0

 
14.1

 
(60.1
)
 
(81.6
)
 
887.8

 
899.8

 
 
 
 
Net impairment losses on investment securities

 

 

 

 

 
(14.3
)
 

 
(14.3
)
 
 
 
 
Other noninterest income
9.7

 
13.1

 

 
2.0

 
41.0

 
(9.8
)
 
263.2

 
260.6

 
 
 
 
Noninterest expense
49.0

 
50.6

 
9.5

 
8.8

 
13.5

 
50.2

 
804.1

 
849.0

 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
17.7

 
22.6

 
4.5

 
7.3

 
(32.6
)
 
(155.9
)
 
346.9

 
297.1

 
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
6.1

 
7.9

 
1.6

 
2.5

 
(11.7
)
 
(61.2
)
 
126.1

 
103.7

 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
11.6

 
$
14.7

 
$
2.9

 
$
4.8

 
$
(20.9
)
 
$
(94.7
)
 
$
220.8

 
$
193.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,582

 
$
2,496

 
$
871

 
$
858

 
$
653

 
$
1,130

 
$
55,234

 
$
54,264

 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
47

 
51

 
21

 
19

 
(12
)
 
(10
)
 
981

 
1,032

 
 
 
 
Money market investments
16

 
62

 
106

 
142

 
(157
)
 
307

 
7,817

 
8,384

 
 
 
 
Total securities
161

 
184

 
82

 
104

 
470

 
530

 
4,070

 
3,842

 
 
 
 
Total loans
2,298

 
2,115

 
648

 
580

 
64

 
64

 
39,336

 
37,786

 
 
 
 
Total deposits
2,176

 
2,136

 
738

 
719

 
(1,031
)
 
(477
)
 
45,617

 
44,699

 
 
 
 
Shareholder’s equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred equity
56

 
70

 
3

 
3

 
154

 
303

 
1,004

 
1,375

 
 
 
 
Common equity
265

 
232

 
90

 
83

 
(209
)
 
(578
)
 
5,670

 
5,046

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 
 
 
 
Total shareholder’s equity
321

 
302

 
93

 
86

 
(55
)
 
(278
)
 
6,674

 
6,418

 
 
 
 


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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are based on other than historical data are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and include, among others:
statements with respect to the beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, anticipations, and future financial condition, results of operations and performance of Zions Bancorporation (“the Parent”) and its subsidiaries (collectively “the Company,” “Zions,” “we,” “our,” “us”); and
statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” or similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, those presented in Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
the Company’s ability to successfully execute its business plans, manage its risks, and achieve its objectives;
changes in local, national and international political and economic conditions, including without limitation the political and economic effects of the recent economic crisis, delay of recovery from that crisis, economic conditions and fiscal imbalances in the United States and other countries, potential or actual downgrades in rating of sovereign debt issued by the United States and other countries, and other major developments, including wars, military actions, and terrorist attacks;
changes in financial market conditions, either internationally, nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its operations, including without limitation reduced rates of business formation and growth, commercial and residential real estate development and real estate prices;
fluctuations in markets for equity, fixed-income, commercial paper and other securities, including availability, market liquidity levels, and pricing;
changes in interest rates, the quality and composition of the loan and securities portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows and competition;
acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses;
increases in the levels of losses, customer bankruptcies, bank failures, claims, and assessments;
changes in fiscal, monetary, regulatory, trade and tax policies and laws, and regulatory assessments and fees, including policies of the U.S. Department of Treasury, the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board System, the FDIC, the SEC, and the CFPB; 
the impact of executive compensation rules under the Dodd-Frank Act and banking regulations which may impact the ability of the Company and other American financial institutions to retain and recruit executives and other personnel necessary for their businesses and competitiveness;
the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and of new international standards known as Basel III, and rules and regulations thereunder, many of which have not yet been promulgated or are not yet effective, on our required regulatory capital and liquidity levels, governmental assessments on us, the scope of business activities in which we may engage, the manner in which we engage in such activities, the fees we may charge for certain products and services, and other matters affected by the Dodd-Frank Act and these international standards;
continuing consolidation in the financial services industry;
new legal claims against the Company, including litigation, arbitration and proceedings brought by governmental or self-regulatory agencies, or changes in existing legal matters;
success in gaining regulatory approvals, when required;
changes in consumer spending and savings habits;

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increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions;
inflation and deflation;
technological changes and the Company’s implementation of new technologies;
the Company’s ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable information technology systems;
legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Company’s operations or business;
the Company’s ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations;
changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or regulatory agencies; and
costs of deposit insurance and changes with respect to FDIC insurance coverage levels.
Except to the extent required by law, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.
GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
ABS
Asset-Backed Security
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
ACL
Allowance for Credit Losses
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
AFS
Available-for-Sale
FHLB
Federal Home Loan Bank
ALCO
Asset/Liability Committee
FRB
Federal Reserve Board
ALLL
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Amegy
Amegy Corporation
HECL
Home Equity Credit Line
AOCI
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
HTM
Held-to-Maturity
ASC
Accounting Standards Codification
IA
Indemnification Asset
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
IFR
Interim Final Rule
BOLI
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
IFRS
International Financial Reporting Standards
bps
basis points
ISDA
International Swap Dealer Association
CB&T
California Bank & Trust
LCR
Liquidity Coverage Ratio
CCAR
Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review
LGD
Loss Given Default
CDO
Collateralized Debt Obligation
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
CDR
Constant Default Rate
LIHTC
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
CET1
Common Equity Tier 1 (Basel III)
Lockhart
Lockhart Funding LLC
CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
MVE
Market Value of Equity
CLTV
Combined Loan-to-Value Ratio
NBAZ
National Bank of Arizona
CRE
Commercial Real Estate
NRSRO
Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
CSV
Cash Surrender Value
NSFR
Net Stable Funding Ratio
DB
Deutsche Bank AG
NSB
Nevada State Bank
DBRS
Dominion Bond Rating Service
OCC
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
DFAST
Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test
OCI
Other Comprehensive Income
Dodd-Frank Act
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
OREO
Other Real Estate Owned
DTA
Deferred Tax Asset
OTC
Over-the-Counter
EITF
Emerging Issues Task Force
OTTI
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
FAMC
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, or “Farmer Mac”
Parent
Zions Bancorporation

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PCI
Purchased Credit-Impaired
T1C
Tier 1 Common (Basel I)
PD
Probability of Default
TCBO
The Commerce Bank of Oregon
PIK
Payment in Kind
TCBW
The Commerce Bank of Washington
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust
TDR
Troubled Debt Restructuring
RULC
Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments
TRS
Total Return Swap
SBA
Small Business Administration
Vectra
Vectra Bank Colorado
SBIC
Small Business Investment Company
VR
Volcker Rule
SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
Zions Bank
Zions First National Bank
SOC
Securitization Oversight Committee
ZMSC
Zions Management Services Company

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES
The Company has made no significant changes in its critical accounting policies and significant estimates from those disclosed in its 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $104.5 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2014, compared to $55.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share for the same prior year period. The following notable changes had a positive impact on net earnings applicable to common shareholders:

$40.3 million decline in debt extinguishment cost;
$32.4 million increase in the negative provision for loan losses;
$15.7 million decline in total interest expense;
$12.6 million decrease in preferred stock dividends;
$11.2 million decline in other expense;
$6.2 million increase in fixed income securities gains, net;
$5.0 million decline in professional and legal services expense; and
$4.2 million decrease in net impairment losses on investment securities.

The impact of these items was partially offset by the following negative items:

$30.0 million decline in total interest income;
$26.9 million increase in income tax expense;
$11.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits;
$4.4 million decline in loan sales and servicing income;
$3.8 million decline in other income; and
$3.3 million decline in dividends and other investment income.

Net earnings applicable to common shareholders for the first six months of 2014 were $180.7 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared to net earnings to common shareholders of $143.7 million, or $0.77 per diluted share in the corresponding prior year period. The improved result reflects the following:

$40.3 million decline in debt extinguishment cost;
$33.8 million increase in fixed income securities gains, net;
$31.2 million decline in total interest expense;
$16.5 million decline in other expense;
$14.3 million decrease in net impairment losses on investment securities;
$10.0 million decrease in preferred stock dividends; and
$4.0 million increase in the negative provision for loan losses.

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The impact of these items was partially offset by the following negative items:

$47.2 million decline in total interest income;
$22.4 million increase in income tax expense;
$15.1 million increase in salaries and employee benefits expense;
$8.9 million decline in loan sales and servicing income;
$8.5 million increase in the provision for unfunded lending commitments;
$8.2 million decline in dividends and other investment income; and
$7.5 million decline in other income.
Net Interest Income, Margin and Interest Rate Spreads
Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities; net interest income is the largest portion of the Company’s revenue. For the second quarter of 2014, taxable-equivalent net interest income was $420.2 million, compared to $420.3 million for the first quarter of 2014, and $434.6 million for the second quarter of 2013. The tax rate used for calculating all taxable-equivalent adjustments was 35% for all periods presented.
Net interest margin in 2014 vs. 2013
The net interest margin was 3.29% and 3.44% for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 3.31% for the first quarter of 2014. The decreased net interest margin for the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same prior year period resulted primarily from:
decreased income from FDIC-supported/PCI loans with lower average balances; and
lower yields on loans held for investment.
The impact of these items was partially offset by the following favorable developments:
decreased average balance and lower rates for long-term debt; and
decreased average balance and lower costs of deposit funding.
The average balance of the FDIC-supported/PCI portfolio for the second quarter 2014 was 40% lower than for the quarter ending June 30, 2013. The decline in the balance is primarily due to paydowns and payoffs; no new loans were added to this portfolio during the period. The yield on this portfolio was 23.0% in the second quarter of 2014, generating approximately $15.7 million of interest income. The yield on this portfolio was 31.2% in the second quarter of 2013, generating approximately $35.2 million of interest income. The decrease in yield is attributed primarily to lower unexpected cash flows from paydowns and payoffs during the second quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter of 2013. The amount of accretable yield for PCI loans at June 30, 2014, which is the major portion of the FDIC-supported/PCI loans, is approximately $60.8 million. This amount is currently estimated to approximate the interest income that would be recognized over the remaining life of the loans based on our experience with these loans as adjusted by our changes in estimates of cash flows. See further discussion in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Even though the Company’s average loan portfolio, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans, was $1.8 billion higher during the second quarter of 2014, compared to the second quarter of 2013, the average interest rate earned on those assets was 4.3%, which is 27 bps lower than the comparable prior period rate. This decline in interest income was primarily caused by (1) adjustable rate loans originated in the past resetting to lower rates due to the current repricing index being lower than the rate when the loans were originated, and (2) loans originated at lower rates than the weighted average rate of the existing portfolio. The primary reason for the narrowing of credit and interest rate spreads is believed to be competitive pricing pressures, which are the result of a more stable economic environment than a few years ago; a portion of the narrowing of the spreads may be attributed to the improved fundamental condition of the Company’s borrowers, such as a stronger earnings and improved leverage ratios, as asset values have appreciated in the recent several quarters.

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The average HTM securities portfolio was $600.4 million during the second quarter of 2014, compared to $740.8 million during the same prior year period. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company reclassified a substantial portion of its CDO securities from HTM to AFS as a result of the impact of the Volcker Rule. The average yield earned during the second quarter of 2014 on HTM securities was 30 bps higher than the yield in the same prior year period, primarily due to the reclassification of CDO securities into the AFS portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2013 that have a lower-yield than the remaining securities in the HTM portfolio.
The average balance of AFS securities for the second quarter of 2014 was 8.6% higher and the average yield was 38 bps lower than in the corresponding prior year period. The increase in AFS securities is due to an increase in the fair value of existing securities due to higher market prices. The yield was impacted by the sale of $993 million par amount of the Company’s CDO securities in the first quarter of 2014.
The CDO portfolio has a $239 million difference between par amount and amortized cost of which 48% was estimated by the Company at June 30, 2014 to be recoverable through maturity. This potential resulting benefit amount will be recognized over time through accretion into income or, upon prepayment, will produce realized gains on the CDOs. 
Average noninterest-bearing demand deposits provided the Company with low cost funding and comprised 42.3% of average total deposits for the second quarter of 2014, compared to 39.2% for the same prior year period. Average interest-bearing deposits were down 4.1% in the second quarter compared to the same prior year period; however, the rate paid declined by 4 bps to 18 bps, thus continuing the difficulty to reduce deposit costs further as these costs approach zero.
During 2013, the Company refinanced a portion of its long-term debt by repurchasing higher cost debt while issuing lower cost debt. During the second quarter of 2014, the average balance of long-term debt was $175.4 million, or 8%, lower than during the same prior year period, and the average interest rate paid on long-term debt decreased by 174 bps, or 20%. Refer to the “Liquidity Management Actions” section for more information.
During the second quarter of 2014, most of the Company’s cash in excess of that needed to fund earning assets was invested in money market assets, primarily deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank. Average money market investments were 14.7% of total interest-earning assets, compared to 17.1% in the same prior year period.
See “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management” on page 87 for further discussion of how we manage the portfolios of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, and the associated risk.
The spread on average interest-bearing funds was 3.00% and 3.10% for the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The spread on average interest-bearing funds for the second quarter was affected by the same factors that impacted the net interest margin.
We expect the mix of interest-earning assets to change over the next several quarters due to further decreases in the FDIC-supported/PCI loan portfolio, and slight-to-moderate loan growth in the commercial and industrial and residential mortgage portfolios, accompanied by somewhat less growth, or even reduction, in commercial real estate loans. Average yields on the loan portfolio are likely to continue to experience downward pressure due to competitive pricing, lower benchmark indices (such as LIBOR), and growth in lower-yielding residential mortgages. We believe that some of the downward pressure on the net interest margin will be mitigated by the lower interest expense on long-term debt that will mature in 2014 and 2015. We also believe we can offset some of the pressure on the net interest margin through loan growth.
The Company expects to remain “asset-sensitive” with regard to interest rate risk. The current period of low interest rates has lasted for several years. During this time, the Company has maintained an interest rate risk position that is more asset-sensitive than it was prior to the economic crisis, and it expects to maintain this more asset-sensitive position for what may be a prolonged period. With interest rates at low levels, there is a reduced need to protect against falling interest rates. Our estimates of the Company’s actual interest rate risk position are highly dependent upon a number of assumptions regarding the repricing behavior of various deposit and loan types in response to

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changes in both short-term and long-term interest rates, balance sheet composition, and other modeling assumptions, as well as the actions of competitors and customers in response to those changes. In addition, our modeled projections for noninterest-bearing demand deposits, a substantial portion of our deposit balances, are particularly reliant on assumptions for which there is little historical experience. Further detail on interest rate risk is discussed in “Interest Rate Risk.”
The following schedule summarizes the average balances, the amount of interest earned or incurred and the applicable yields for interest-earning assets and the costs of interest-bearing liabilities that generate taxable-equivalent net interest income.

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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, YIELDS AND RATES
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
 
Average
balance
 
Amount of
interest 1
 
Average
rate
 
Average
balance
 
Amount of
interest 1
 
Average
rate
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market investments
 
$
7,500,554

 
$
4,888

 
0.26
%
 
$
8,652,403

 
$
5,764

 
0.27
%
Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
 
600,392

 
8,040

 
5.37
%
 
740,839

 
9,372

 
5.07
%
Available-for-sale
 
3,355,710

 
17,746

 
2.12
%
 
3,090,910

 
19,303

 
2.50
%
Trading account
 
66,929

 
566

 
3.39
%
 
36,296

 
287

 
3.17
%
Total securities
 
4,023,031

 
26,352

 
2.63
%
 
3,868,045

 
28,962

 
3.00
%
Loans held for sale
 
113,569

 
1,021

 
3.61
%
 
141,313

 
1,224

 
3.47
%
Loans 2:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases
 
39,271,351

 
419,198

 
4.28
%
 
37,518,549

 
425,962

 
4.55
%
FDIC-supported/PCI loans
 
272,762

 
15,651

 
23.01
%
 
452,849

 
35,243

 
31.22
%
Total loans
 
39,544,113

 
434,849

 
4.41
%
 
37,971,398

 
461,205

 
4.87
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
51,181,267

 
467,110

 
3.66
%
 
50,633,159

 
497,155

 
3.94
%
Cash and due from banks
 
922,421

 
 
 
 
 
1,000,221

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(734,517
)
 
 
 
 
 
(837,651
)
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
1,014,129

 
 
 
 
 
1,014,129

 
 
 
 
Core deposit and other intangibles
 
32,234

 
 
 
 
 
45,262

 
 
 
 
Other assets
 
2,620,739

 
 
 
 
 
2,808,640

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
55,036,273

 
 
 
 
 
$
54,663,760

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings and money market
 
$
23,479,755

 
9,069

 
0.15
%
 
$
22,871,040

 
10,144

 
0.18
%
Time
 
2,507,489

 
2,918

 
0.47
%
 
2,842,322

 
4,179

 
0.59
%
Foreign
 
258,234

 
109

 
0.17
%
 
1,642,381

 
820

 
0.20
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
26,245,478

 
12,096

 
0.18
%
 
27,355,743


15,143

 
0.22
%
Borrowed funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds and other short-term borrowings
 
261,011

 
63

 
0.10
%
 
287,766

 
78

 
0.11
%
Long-term debt
 
2,038,810

 
34,749

 
6.84
%
 
2,214,215

 
47,355

 
8.58
%
Total borrowed funds
 
2,299,821

 
34,812

 
6.07
%
 
2,501,981

 
47,433

 
7.60
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
28,545,299

 
46,908

 
0.66
%
 
29,857,724

 
62,576

 
0.84
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
19,212,574

 
 
 
 
 
17,629,219

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
529,716

 
 
 
 
 
559,219

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
48,287,589

 
 
 
 
 
48,046,162

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred equity
 
1,003,988

 
 
 
 
 
1,518,823

 
 
 
 
Common equity
 
5,744,696

 
 
 
 
 
5,102,082

 
 
 
 
Controlling interest shareholders’ equity
6,748,684

 
 
 
 
 
6,620,905

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests
 

 
 
 
 
 
(3,307
)
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
 
6,748,684

 
 
 
 
 
6,617,598

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
55,036,273

 
 
 
 
 
$
54,663,760

 
 
 
 
Spread on average interest-bearing funds
 
 
 
 
3.00
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.10
%
Taxable-equivalent net interest income and net yield on interest-earning assets
 
 
$
420,202

 
3.29
%
 
 
 
$
434,579

 
3.44
%
1 Taxable-equivalent rates used where applicable.
2 Net of unearned income and fees, net of related costs. Loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans.

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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, YIELDS AND RATES
(Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
 
Average
balance
 
Amount of
interest 1
 
Average
rate
 
Average
balance
 
Amount of
interest 1
 
Average
rate
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market investments
 
$
7,817,080

 
$
10,018

 
0.26
%
 
$
8,383,594

 
$
11,203

 
0.27
%
Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity
 
593,968

 
16,231

 
5.51
%
 
748,745

 
18,908

 
5.09
%
Available-for-sale
 
3,413,028

 
38,976

 
2.30
%
 
3,063,404

 
37,305

 
2.46
%
Trading account
 
62,759

 
1,048

 
3.37
%
 
29,496

 
477

 
3.26
%
Total securities
 
4,069,755

 
56,255

 
2.79
%
 
3,841,645

 
56,690

 
2.98
%
Loans held for sale
 
135,249

 
2,421

 
3.61
%
 
172,780

 
2,988

 
3.49
%
Loans 2:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases
 
39,039,559

 
831,038

 
4.29
%
 
37,310,024

 
853,567

 
4.61
%
FDIC-supported/PCI loans
 
296,099

 
38,786

 
26.42
%
 
475,625

 
61,592

 
26.11
%
Total loans
 
39,335,658

 
869,824

 
4.46
%
 
37,785,649

 
915,159

 
4.88
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
51,357,742

 
938,518

 
3.69
%
 
50,183,668

 
986,040

 
3.96
%
Cash and due from banks
 
981,336

 
 
 
 
 
1,031,593

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(740,063
)
 
 
 
 
 
(860,878
)
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
1,014,129

 
 
 
 
 
1,014,129

 
 
 
 
Core deposit and other intangibles
 
33,645

 
 
 
 
 
47,155

 
 
 
 
Other assets
 
2,587,040

 
 
 
 
 
2,848,774

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
55,233,829

 
 
 
 
 
$
54,264,441

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings and money market
 
$
23,195,557

 
17,921

 
0.16
%
 
$
22,803,524

 
20,556

 
0.18
%
Time
 
2,533,740

 
6,001

 
0.48
%
 
2,888,562

 
8,654

 
0.60
%
Foreign
 
1,000,946

 
953

 
0.19
%
 
1,585,837

 
1,575

 
0.20
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
26,730,243

 
24,875

 
0.19
%
 
27,277,923


30,785

 
0.23
%
Borrowed funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds and other short-term borrowings
 
255,060

 
130

 
0.10
%
 
290,990

 
170

 
0.12
%
Long-term debt
 
2,137,585

 
73,006

 
6.89
%
 
2,272,441

 
98,254

 
8.72
%
Total borrowed funds
 
2,392,645

 
73,136

 
6.16
%
 
2,563,431

 
98,424

 
7.74
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
29,122,888

 
98,011

 
0.68
%
 
29,841,354

 
129,209

 
0.87
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
18,887,091

 
 
 
 
 
17,421,371

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
549,429

 
 
 
 
 
583,578

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
48,559,408

 
 
 
 
 
47,846,303

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred equity
 
1,003,979

 
 
 
 
 
1,375,064

 
 
 
 
Common equity
 
5,670,442

 
 
 
 
 
5,046,508

 
 
 
 
Controlling interest shareholders’ equity
6,674,421

 
 
 
 
 
6,421,572

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests
 

 
 
 
 
 
(3,434
)
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
 
6,674,421

 
 
 
 
 
6,418,138

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
55,233,829

 
 
 
 
 
$
54,264,441

 
 
 
 
Spread on average interest-bearing funds
 
 
 
 
3.01
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.09
%
Taxable-equivalent net interest income and net yield on interest-earning assets
 
 
$
840,507

 
3.30
%
 
 
 
$
856,831

 
3.44
%
1 Taxable-equivalent rates used where applicable.
2 Net of unearned income and fees, net of related costs. Loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans.


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Provisions for Credit Losses
The provision for loan losses is the amount of expense that, in our judgment, is required to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an adequate level based upon the inherent risks in the loan portfolio. The provision for unfunded lending commitments is used to maintain the reserve for unfunded lending commitments at an adequate level based upon the inherent risks associated with such commitments. In determining adequate levels of the allowance and reserve, we perform periodic evaluations of the Company’s various loan portfolios, the levels of actual charge-offs, credit trends, and external factors. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and “Credit Risk Management” for more information on how we determine the appropriate level for the ALLL and the RULC.

The provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2014 was $(54.4) million compared to $(22.0) million for the same prior year period. For the first six months of 2014 and 2013, the provision for loan losses was $(55.0) million and $(51.0) million, respectively. The negative provision is due to continued significant improvement in portfolio-specific credit quality metrics and sustained improvement in broader economic and credit quality indicators. The second quarter of 2014 saw the resumption of improvements in credit quality metrics that slightly deteriorated during the first quarter of 2014, slowing the release of the reserve that quarter.

During the past few years, the Company has experienced a significant improvement in credit quality metrics, including lower realized loss rates in most loan segments, and those trends continued during the second quarter of 2014. Although net loan and lease charge-offs slightly increased to $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $5.7 million in the same prior year period, gross charge-offs decreased to $23.4 million in the second quarter of 2014 from $35.1 million in the same prior year period. During the second quarter of 2014, the annualized ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs to average loans remained at 0.06% compared to the same prior year period. This low level of net charge-offs contributed to the release of the reserve during the second quarter of 2014. See “Nonperforming Assets” and “Allowance and Reserve for Credit Losses” beginning on page 83 for further details.

Most other credit quality indicators continued to show improvement during the second quarter of 2014. Levels of criticized and classified loans decreased during the second quarter. At June 30, 2014, classified loans were $1.3 billion, compared to $1.4 billion at March 31, 2014 and $1.8 billion at June 31, 2013. Additionally, at June 30, 2014, nonperforming lending-related assets were $379 million, compared to $441 million at March 31, 2014 and $602 million at June 30, 2013.

The Company continues to exercise caution with regard to the appropriate level of the ALLL, given the slow economic recovery, but the sustained period of economic stability is reflected in the decrease in the ALLL. Barring any significant economic downturn, we expect the Company’s credit costs to remain low for the foreseeable future.

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a $6.8 million provision for unfunded lending commitments compared to $3.6 million for the same prior year period. For the first six months of 2014 and 2013, the provision for unfunded lending commitments was $5.8 million and $(2.7) million, respectively. The increase in the provision for unfunded lending commitments is primarily due to deterioration in credit quality for a few particular borrowers. The increase was partially offset by sustained improvement in broad economic and credit quality indicators. From period to period, the expense related to the reserve for unfunded lending commitments may be subject to sizable fluctuations due to changes in the timing and volume of loan commitments, originations, and funding, as well as changes in credit quality.

A significant portion of net earnings in recent periods is attributable to the reduction in the allowance for credit losses. This is primarily attributable to continued reduction in both the quantity of problem loans and their loss severity. Although we currently expect further reductions in the allowance based on expected improvements in credit quality, this source of earnings is not sustainable into perpetuity; furthermore, a deterioration in economic conditions within our footprint would likely result in net additions to the allowance, which could result in a significant change in profitability.


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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income represents revenues the Company earns for products and services that have no associated interest rate or yield. For the second quarter of 2014, noninterest income was $124.8 million compared to $125.1 million for the same prior year period. The $0.3 million decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in loan sales and servicing income, other income, and in dividends and other investment income, partially offset by increases in fixed income securities gains, net and net impairment losses on investment securities. The following are major components of noninterest income line items impacting the second quarter change.

Other service charges, commissions and fees, which are comprised of ATM fees, insurance commissions, bankcard merchant fees, debit and credit card interchange fees, cash management fees, lending commitment fees, syndication and servicing fees, and other miscellaneous fees increased by $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same prior year period. The increase was primarily due to increased interchange fees from commercial credit cards.

Dividends and other investment income consists of revenue from the Company’s bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) program and revenues from other investments. Revenues from other investments include dividends on FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock, and earnings from other equity investments, including Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (“FAMC”) and certain alternative venture investments. For the second quarter of 2014, dividends and other investment income was $8.0 million, compared to $11.3 million in the second quarter of 2013. The decrease is mostly caused by lower income from alternative venture investments, primarily at California Bank & Trust and Zions First National Bank, and lower BOLI income.

Loan sales and servicing income declined $4.4 million during the second quarter, or 41%, compared to the prior year period. The decrease is primarily caused by decreased income from loan sales, as the volume of loan sales declined in the current quarter compared to the prior quarter.

Fixed income securities gains were $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to losses of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2013. The net gain recorded in the second quarter of 2014 was due to paydowns of CDO securities as there were no sales of CDOs in the second quarter of 2014. See “Investment Securities Portfolio” on page 70 for additional information.

The Company did not recognize any net impairment losses on investment securities in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2013. See “Investment Securities Portfolio” on page 70 for additional information.

For the first six months of 2014, noninterest income increased $16.8 million or 6.8% as compared to the first six months of 2013. The increase was primarily caused by an increase in one time fixed income securities gains recorded in the first quarter of 2014 associated with the sales of CDO securities. All other significant components impacting the first six months of the year not mentioned above are as follows:

Capital markets and foreign exchange income includes trading income, public finance fees, foreign exchange income, and other capital market related fees. In the first six months of 2014, capital markets and foreign exchange income decreased by $3.4 million, or 24%, from the same period in 2013, primarily due to a decline in foreign exchange income, trading income, and public finance related fees.

The Company recognized net impairment losses on investment securities of $27 thousand in the first six months of 2014, compared to $14.3 million in the same period for 2013. See “Investment Securities Portfolio” on page 70 for additional information.


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Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense decreased by 10.0% or $45.7 million to $406.0 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same prior year period. The decrease was primarily caused by a decrease in debt extinguishment cost and other expenses, partially offset by an increase in salaries and employee benefits. The following are major components of noninterest expense line items impacting the second quarter change.

Salaries and employee benefits increased by 5.0% during the second quarter of 2014, compared to the same prior year period. Most of the increase can be attributed to higher base salaries and employee insurance driven by an increase of 154 in full-time equivalent employees from the second quarter of 2013.

Debt extinguishment cost declined $40.3 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to the same prior year period. The decrease is because in the second quarter of 2014 the Company did not extinguish any debt compared to the second quarter of 2013 when the Company extinguished $285 million of its 8.00% trust preferred securities and approximately $258 million of 7.75% senior notes.

Other noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2014 was $67.0 million, compared to $78.1 million for the second quarter of 2013. The decrease is mostly the result of decreased write-downs of the FDIC indemnification asset. The balance of FDIC-supported/PCI loans has declined significantly since the second quarter of 2013, primarily due to paydowns and payoffs.

For the first six months of 2014 noninterest expense decreased $44.9 million, or 5.3%, compared to the first six months of 2013. The decrease was primarily caused by decreases in one time debt extinguishment costs recorded in the second quarter of 2013. All other significant components impacting the first six months of the year not mentioned above are as follows:

Credit-related expense includes costs incurred during the foreclosure process prior to the Company obtaining title to collateral and recording an asset in OREO, as well as other out-of-pocket costs related to the management of problem loans and other assets. During the first six months of 2014 and 2013, credit-related expense was $14.0 million and $19.9 million, respectively. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower legal, property tax, and appraisal expenses due to lower levels of problem credits compared to the prior year period.

During the first six months of 2014, the Company recorded a $5.8 million provision for unfunded lending commitments compared to $(2.7) million for the same prior year period. See “Provisions for Credit Losses” on page 66 for additional information.

Professional and legal services were $23.2 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $27.6 million in the first half of 2013. The decline in fees is primarily attributable to a decrease in legal and professional costs partially offset by an increase in consulting costs.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company had 10,536 full-time equivalent employees, compared to 10,382 at June 30, 2013.

Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax expense for the second quarter of 2014 was $70.0 million compared to $43.1 million for the same period in 2013. The effective income tax rates, including the effects of noncontrolling interests, were 36.9% for the second quarter of 2014 and 34.2% for the same period of 2013. The tax expense rate for the second quarters of 2014 and 2013 were both benefited primarily by the non-taxability of certain income items. The tax rate for the second quarter of 2014 was slightly higher compared to the same period in 2013 due to a slight decrease in the amount of nontaxable items relative to pretax income as well as the accrual of $2.3 million of interest expense, reflected in tax expense for the period, to settle certain income tax examinations. The year-to-date tax rates for 2014 and 2013 were similarly impacted by the above-discussed permanent items.

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The Company had a net deferred tax asset (“DTA”) balance of $239 million at June 30, 2014, compared to $304 million at December 31, 2013. The decrease in the DTA resulted primarily from the sale of CDO securities, loan charge-offs in excess of loan loss provisions, and the payout of accrued compensation. The decrease in the deferred tax liability related to premises and equipment and the deferred gain on the Company’s 2009 debt exchange offset some of the overall decrease in DTA.

Preferred Stock Dividends
The Company’s preferred stock dividends decreased in the second quarter of 2014 by $12.6 million, or 45.5%, from the comparable prior year period. The decrease in the dividends is due to the decrease in the average amount of preferred stock outstanding by $514.8 million, or 33.9% from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
Interest-Earning Assets
Interest-earning assets are those assets that have interest rates or yields associated with them. One of our goals is to maintain a high level of interest-earning assets relative to total assets, while keeping nonearning assets at a minimum. Interest-earning assets consist of money market investments, securities, loans, and leases. Another goal is to maintain a higher-yielding mix of interest-earning assets, such as loans, relative to lower-yielding assets, such as money market investments or securities, while maintaining adequate levels of highly liquid assets. The current period of slow economic growth accompanied by the moderate loan demand experienced in recent quarters has made it difficult to achieve these goals.

Average interest-earning assets were $51.4 billion for the first six months of 2014, compared to $50.2 billion for the same prior year period. Average interest-earning assets as a percentage of total average assets for the first six months of 2014 was 93.0%, compared to 92.5% for the same prior year period.

Average total loans, including FDIC-supported/PCI loans, were $39.3 billion and $37.8 billion for the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Average loans as a percentage of total average assets for the first six months of 2014 was 71.2% compared to 69.6% in the corresponding prior year period.

Average money market investments, consisting of interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold, and security resell agreements, decreased by 6.8% to $7.8 billion for the first six months of 2014. Average securities increased by 5.9% for the first six months of 2014. Average total deposits increased by 2.1% while average total loans increased by 4.1% for the first six months of 2014 compared to the same prior year period. Increased deposits combined with moderate loan growth resulted in higher balances of excess cash that were deployed in money market investments.
Investment Securities Portfolio
We invest in securities to generate revenues for the Company; portions of the portfolio are also available as a source of liquidity. The following schedules present a profile of the Company’s investment securities portfolio. The amortized cost amounts represent the Company’s original cost of the investments, adjusted for related accumulated amortization or accretion of any yield adjustments, and for impairment losses, including credit-related impairment. The estimated fair value measurement levels and methodology are discussed in detail on page 53 in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
We have included selected credit rating information for certain of the investment securities schedules because this information is one indication of the degree of credit risk to which we are exposed, and significant declines in ratings for our investment portfolio could indicate an increased level of risk for the Company.

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(In millions)
 
 
Amortized
cost
 
Carrying
value
 
Estimated
fair
value
 
Amortized
cost
 
Carrying
value
 
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal securities
 
$
576

 
$
576

 
$
589

 
$
551

 
$
551

 
$
558

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
80

 
39

 
55

 
80

 
38

 
51

 
 
656

 
615

 
644

 
631

 
589

 
609

Available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

 
2

 
2

U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency securities
 
604

 
601

 
601

 
518

 
519

 
519

Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
302

 
313

 
313

 
309

 
317

 
317

Small Business Administration loan-backed securities
1,405

 
1,415

 
1,415

 
1,203

 
1,221

 
1,221

Municipal securities
 
188

 
189

 
189

 
65

 
66

 
66

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust preferred securities – banks and insurance
915

 
750

 
750

 
1,508

 
1,239

 
1,239

Trust preferred securities – real estate investment trusts

 

 

 
23

 
23

 
23

Auction rate securities
 
7

 
7

 
7

 
7

 
7

 
7

Other
 
1

 
1

 
1

 
28

 
28

 
28

 
 
3,423

 
3,277

 
3,277

 
3,662

 
3,422

 
3,422

Mutual funds and other
 
189

 
186

 
186

 
287

 
280

 
280

 
 
3,612

 
3,463

 
3,463

 
3,949

 
3,702

 
3,702

Total
 
$
4,268

 
$
4,078

 
$
4,107

 
$
4,580

 
$
4,291

 
$
4,311

The amortized cost of investment securities on June 30, 2014 decreased by 6.8% from the balances at December 31, 2013, primarily due to the decreased investments in CDO securities, agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities, and mutual funds, partially offset by agency securities, Small Business Administration loan-backed securities, and municipal securities. The Company did not sell any CDO securities during the second quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2014, the Company has sold some CDOs and may execute additional CDO sales. The CDO securities sold during the first quarter consisted of the following:
SECURITIES SOLD IN 2014
 
As of date sold
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)
Par value
 
Amortized cost
 
Carrying value
 
Sales proceeds
 
Gain (loss) realized
Performing CDOs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predominantly bank CDOs
$
4

 
$
2

 
$
5

 
$
2

 
$

Insurance CDOs
368

 
352

 
345

 
313

 
(40
)
Other CDOs
43

 
26

 
26

 
28

 
3

Total performing CDOs
415

 
380

 
376

 
343

 
(37
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming CDOs 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDOs credit-impaired prior to last 12 months
197

 
74

 
73

 
90

 
16

CDOs credit-impaired during last 12 months
320

 
127

 
128

 
174

 
47

Total nonperforming CDOs
517

 
201

 
201

 
264

 
63

Total
$
932

 
$
581

 
$
577

 
$
607

 
$
26

1Defined as either deferring current interest (“PIKing”) or OTTI.

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As of June 30, 2014, 5.1% of the $3.5 billion fair value of available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities portfolio was valued at Level 1, 74.6% was valued at Level 2, and 20.3% was valued at Level 3 under the GAAP fair value accounting hierarchy. At December 31, 2013, 7.0% of the $3.7 billion fair value of AFS securities portfolio was valued at Level 1, 57.7% was valued at Level 2, and 35.3% was valued at Level 3. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of fair value accounting.

The amortized cost of AFS investment securities valued at Level 3 was $867 million at June 30, 2014 and the fair value of these securities was $702 million. The securities valued at Level 3 were comprised of primarily bank and insurance trust preferred CDOs and municipal securities. For these Level 3 securities, net pretax unrealized losses recognized in OCI at June 30, 2014 were $165 million. As of June 30, 2014, we believe we will receive on settlement or maturity at least the amortized cost amounts of the Level 3 AFS securities. This expectation applies to both those securities for which OTTI has been recognized and those for which no OTTI has been recognized.

Estimated fair value determined under ASC 820 precludes the use of “blockage factors” or liquidity adjustments due to the quantity of securities held by the Company. The Company’s ability to sell in a short period of time a substantial portion of its CDO securities at the indicated estimated fair values, particularly those valued under Level 3, is highly dependent upon market conditions at the time of sale. The market for such securities, which showed substantial improvement in late 2013 and early 2014, remains difficult to predict. Please refer to Notes 5 and 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

The following schedule presents the Company’s CDOs according to performing tranches without credit impairment, and nonperforming tranches. These CDOs constitute our holdings of our asset-backed securities and consist of both HTM and AFS securities.

CDO INVESTMENTS – SELECTED INFORMATION STRATIFIED INTO PERFORMING TRANCHES WITHOUT CREDIT IMPAIRMENT AND NONPERFORMING TRANCHES
 
 
June 30, 2014
(Dollar amounts in millions)

 
No. of
tranches
 
Par
amount
 
Amortized
cost
 
Carrying
value
 
Net unrealized (losses) gains recognized in AOCI 1
 
Weighted average discount rate 2
 
% of carrying value to par
Performing CDOs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predominantly bank CDOs
 
23

 
$
639

 
$
580

 
$
478

 
 
$
(102
)
 
 
5.1
%
 
75
%
Insurance-only CDOs
2

 
42

 
40

 
41

 
 
1

 
 
1.3

 
98

Total performing CDOs
 
25

 
681

 
620

 
519

 
 
(101
)
 
 
4.9

 
76

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming CDOs 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDOs credit-impaired prior to last 12 months
 
21

 
460

 
296

 
209

 
 
(87
)
 
 
4.5

 
45

CDOs credit-impaired during last 12 months
 
5

 
67

 
54

 
38

 
 
(16
)
 
 
5.5

 
57

Total nonperforming CDOs
 
26

 
527

 
350

 
247

 
 
(103
)
 
 
4.6

 
47

Total CDOs
 
51

 
$
1,208

 
$
970

 
$
766

 
 
$
(204
)
 
 
4.8

 
63

1 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, amounts presented are pretax.
2 
Margin over related LIBOR index.
3 
Defined as either deferring current interest (“PIKing”) or OTTI.  At June 30, 2014, the large majority of nonperforming CDOs were paying current interest but had previous OTTI. 



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CDO INVESTMENTS – CHANGES IN SELECTED INFORMATION
 
 
Changes from March 31, 2014 to June 30, 2014
 
 
(Dollar amounts in millions)

 
No. of
tranches
 
Par
amount
 
Amortized
cost
 
Carrying
value
 
Decrease (increase) in net unrealized losses recognized in AOCI 1
 
Weighted average discount rate 2
 
% of carrying value to par
Performing CDOs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predominantly bank CDOs
 

 
$
(16
)
 
$
(11
)
 
$
(8
)
 
 
$
3

 
 
(0.2
)%
 
1
 %
Insurance-only CDOs

 
(8
)
 
(8
)
 
(5
)
 
 
3

 
 
(0.9
)
 
6

Total performing CDOs
 

 
(24
)
 
(19
)
 
(13
)
 
 
6

 
 
(0.2
)
 
1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming CDOs 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDOs credit-impaired prior to last 12 months
 
3

 
77

 
5

 
9

 
 
4

 
 
(1.0
)
 
(7
)
CDOs credit-impaired during last 12 months
 
(3
)
 
(78
)
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
 
1

 
 

 
(28
)
Total nonperforming CDOs
 

 
(1
)
 

 
5

 
 
5

 
 
(0.8
)
 
1

Total CDOs
 

 
$
(25
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(8
)
 
 
$
11

 
 
(0.3
)
 


 
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollar amounts in millions)

 
No. of
tranches
 
Par
amount
 
Amortized
cost
 
Carrying
value
 
Net unrealized losses recognized in AOCI 1
 
Weighted average discount rate 2
 
% of carrying value to par
Performing CDOs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predominantly bank CDOs
 
23

 
$
687

 
$
617

 
$
499

 
 
$
(118
)
 
 
5.6
%
 
73
%
Insurance-only CDOs
 
22

 
433

 
413

 
346

 
 
(67
)
 
 
4.9

 
80

Other CDOs
 
3

 
43

 
26

 
26

 
 

 
 
10.6

 
60

Total performing CDOs
 
48

 
1,163

 
1,056

 
871

 
 
(185
)
 
 
5.5

 
75

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming CDOs 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDOs credit-impaired prior to last 12 months
 
32

 
614

 
369

 
285

 
 
(84
)
 
 
7.0

 
46

CDOs credit-impaired during last 12 months
 
23

 
448

 
187

 
147

 
 
(40
)
 
 
6.5

 
33

Total nonperforming CDOs
 
55

 
1,062

 
556

 
432

 
 
(124
)
 
 
6.8

 
41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total CDOs
 
103

 
$
2,225

 
$
1,612

 
$
1,303

 
 
$
(309
)
 
 
6.1

 
59

1 Accumulated other comprehensive income, amounts presented are pretax.
2 Margin over related LIBOR index.
3 Defined as either deferring current interest (“PIKing”) or OTTI; the majority are predominantly bank CDOs.

As shown in the following schedule, 24 of the Company’s CDO securities, representing 62.5% of the CDO bank and insurance portfolio’s fair value at June 30, 2014, were upgraded by one or more NRSROs during 2014. The Company attributes these upgrades to improvements in over-collateralization ratios and de-leveraging combined with certain less severe rating agency assumptions and methodologies.


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BANK AND INSURANCE TRUST PREFERRED CDOs
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
(Dollar amounts in millions)
 
No. of securities
 
Par
amount
 
Amortized cost
 
Fair
value
Year-to-date rating changes 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upgrade
 
 
24

 
 
$
686

 
 
$
617

 
 
$
488

No change
 
 
27

 
 
522

 
 
353

 
 
293

Downgrade
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total
 
 
51

 
 
$
1,208

 
 
$
970

 
 
$
781

1 
By any NRSRO
Significant Assumption Changes
The only significant assumption changes in 2014 were the reduction in the discount rates used for fair value purposes by approximately 30 bps in the first quarter of 2014 and a further reduction of approximately 14 bps in the second quarter of 2014. The Company observed increased prices in market trades in the first quarter which continued in the second quarter. The Company incorporated these observations into the process used to estimate fair value. In the second quarter, this trade information included sales of CDO securities by third parties throughout the quarter. Accordingly, the fair value of the Company’s CDO portfolio increased in the second quarter, consistent with observable CDO trades.
Valuation Sensitivity of Level 3 Bank and Insurance CDOs
The following schedule sets forth the sensitivity of the current internally modeled CDOs fair values to changes in the most significant assumptions utilized in the model.
SENSITIVITY OF INTERNAL MODEL
(Amounts in millions)
 
 
Held-to-maturity
 
Available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value at June 30, 2014
 
 
$
54
 
 
 
 
$
686
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incremental
 
Cumulative
 
Incremental
 
Cumulative
Currently Modeled Assumptions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected collateral credit losses 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss percentage from currently defaulted or deferring collateral 2
 
 
 
 
15.9
%
 
 
 
 
28.5
%
Projected loss percentage from currently performing collateral
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1-year
 
 
0.2
%
 
 
16.2
%
 
0.3
%
 
 
28.8
%
years 2-5
 
 
1.7
%
 
 
17.9
%
 
1.5
%
 
 
30.3
%
years 6-30
 
 
12.0
%
 
 
29.8
%
 
10.1
%
 
 
40.4
%
Discount rate 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average spread over LIBOR
 
 
546

bps
 
 
 
538

bps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sensitivity of Modeled Assumptions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in fair value due to increase in projected loss percentage from currently performing collateral 4
25%
 
$
(1.4
)
 
 
 
 
$
(12.4
)
 
 
 
 
50%
 
(2.3
)
 
 
 
 
(15.8
)
 
 
 
 
100%
 
(4.2
)
 
 
 
 
(22.8
)
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in fair value due to increase in projected loss percentage from currently performing collateral 4 and the immediate default of all deferring collateral with no recovery
25%
 
$
(2.5
)
 
 
 
 
$
(20.3
)
 
 
 
 
50%
 
(3.4
)
 
 
 
 
(23.9
)
 
 
 
 
100%
 
(5.3
)
 
 
 
 
(31.2
)
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in fair value due to
increase in discount rate
+100 bps
 
$
(6.0
)
 
 
 
 
$
(53.0
)
 
 
 
 
+200 bps
 
(10.7
)
 
 
 
 
(91.5
)
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in fair value due to increase in forward LIBOR curve
+100 bps
 
$
1.8

  
 
 
 
$
5.4

  
 
 
Increase (decrease) in fair value due to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
increase in prepayment assumption5
+1%
 
$

  
 
 
 
$
7.4

  
 
 
increase in prepayment assumption6
+2%
 
0.6

  
 
 
 
23.1

  
 
 

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1 
The Company uses an incurred credit loss model which specifies cumulative losses at the 1-year, 5-year, and 30-year points from the date of valuation. These current and projected losses are reflected in the CDO’s fair value.
2 
Weighted average percentage of collateral that is defaulted due to bank failures, or deferring payment as allowed under the terms of the security, including a 0% recovery rate on defaulted collateral and a credit-specific probability of default on deferring collateral which ranges from 2.18% to 100%.
3 
The discount rate is a spread over the forward LIBOR curve at the date of valuation.
4 
Percentage increase is applied to incremental projected loss percentages from currently performing collateral. For example, the 50% and 100% stress scenarios for AFS securities would result in cumulative 30-year losses of 46.4% = 40.4%+50% (0.3%+1.5%+10.1%) and 52.3% = 40.4%+100% (0.3%+1.5%+10.1%), respectively.
5 
Prepayment rate for small banks increased to 6.5% per year for the first 1.5 years and to 4% per year thereafter through maturity.
6 
Prepayment rate for small banks increased to 7.5% per year for the first 1.5 years and to 5% per year thereafter through maturity.

During the first quarter, the market level discount rates applicable to bank and insurance CDOs declined and fair values rose. The discount rate, or credit spread, in the above sensitivity analysis of valuation assumptions is approximately 14 bps lower than that used at March 31, 2013 for the same securities.

Bank Collateral Deferral Experience
The Company’s loss and recovery experience on defaults as of June 30, 2014 (and our Level 3 modeling assumption) is essentially a 100% loss on defaulted bank collateral in CDOs, although we have, to date, received several, generally small, recoveries on a few defaults. Securities sales during 2013 and 2014 year to date resulted in the Company reducing its exposure to some unresolved deferring banks. At June 30, 2014, the Company had exposure to 78 deferring issuers of which 68 were in their initial deferral period and ten were redeferrals. We continue to expect that future losses on these deferrals may result from actions other than bank failures – primarily holding company bankruptcies and debt restructurings.

A significant number of previous deferrals have resumed interest payments; 138 issuing banks have either come current and resumed interest payments on their trust preferred securities or have announced they intend to do so at the next payment date. Banks may come current on their trust preferred securities for one or more quarters and then redefer. Such redeferral has occurred in 10 of the 78 banks that are currently deferring. Further information on the Company’s valuation process is detailed in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following schedule provides additional information on the below-investment-grade rated bank and insurance trust preferred CDOs’ portions of the AFS and HTM portfolios. The schedule reflects data and assumptions that are included in the calculations of fair value and OTTI. The schedule utilizes the lowest rating assigned by any rating agency to identify those securities below investment grade. The schedule segments the securities by whether or not they have been determined to have credit-related OTTI, and by original ratings level to provide granularity on the seniority level of the securities and the distribution of unrealized losses.


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BANK AND INSURANCE TRUST PREFERRED CDO VALUES CURRENTLY RATED BELOW-INVESTMENT-GRADE SORTED BY WHETHER CREDIT RELATED OTTI HAS BEEN TAKEN AND BY ORIGINAL RATINGS
At June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
Credit OTTI loss
 
Valuation losses 1
(Dollar amounts in millions)
Number
of securities
 
% of
portfolio
 
Par
value
 
Amortized
cost
 
Estimated
fair value
 
Unrealized
gain (loss)
 
Current
year
 
Life-to-
date
 
Life-to-
date
Original ratings of securities, no credit OTTI recognized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Original AAA
16
 
44.8
%
 
$
462

 
$
418

 
$
325

 
$
(93
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(61
)
Original A
1
 
1.2

 
12

 
12

 
10

 
(2
)
 

 

 

Original BBB
1
 
2.9

 
30

 
29

 
30

 
1

 

 

 
(1
)
Total Non-OTTI
 
 
48.9

 
504

 
459

 
365

 
(94
)
 

 

 
(62
)
Original ratings of securities, credit OTTI recognized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Original AAA
1
 
4.9

 
50

 
43

 
30

 
(13
)
 

 
(5
)
 
(2
)
Original A
24
 
43.8

 
452

 
307

 
233

 
(74
)
 

 
(143
)
 

Original BBB
1
 
2.4

 
25

 

 

 

 

 
(25
)
 

Total OTTI
 
 
51.1

 
527

 
350

 
263

 
(87
)
 

 
(173
)
 
(2
)
Total below-investment-grade bank and insurance CDOs
 
100.0
%
 
$
1,031

 
$
809

 
$
628

 
$
(181
)
 
$

 
$
(173
)
 
$
(64
)
1 Valuation losses relate to securities purchased from Lockhart Funding LLC prior to its consolidation in June 2009.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment – Investments in Debt Securities
We review investments in debt securities each quarter for the presence of OTTI. For our bank and insurance CDO securities, we use an internal income-based cash flow model which produces a loss-adjusted expected cash flow for the security. The presence of OTTI is identified and the amount of the credit component of OTTI is calculated by discounting this loss-adjusted cash flow at the security-specific effective interest rate and comparing that value to the Company’s amortized cost of the security.
We review the relevant facts and circumstances each quarter to assess our intentions regarding any potential sales of securities, as well as the likelihood that we would be required to sell prior to recovery of amortized cost for AFS securities and prior to maturity for HTM securities. At June 30, 2014, for each AFS security whose fair value is below amortized cost, we have determined that we do not intend to sell the security, and that it was not more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.

At June 30, 2014, no credit-related impairment was identified. We evaluate the difference between the fair value and the amortized cost of each security and identify if any of the difference is due to credit. The credit component of the difference is recognized by writing down the amortized cost of each security found to have OTTI.

Exposure to State and Local Governments
The Company provides multiple products and services to state and local governments (referred together as “municipalities”), including deposit services, loans, and investment banking services, and the Company invests in securities issued by the municipalities.

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The following schedule summarizes the Company’s exposure to state and local municipalities.
MUNICIPALITIES
 
(In millions)
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases
 
$
522

 
 
 
$
449

 
Held-to-maturity – municipal securities
 
576

 
 
 
551

 
Available-for-sale – municipal securities
 
189

 
 
 
66

 
Available-for-sale – auction rate securities
 
7

 
 
 
7

 
Trading account – municipal securities
 
40

 
 
 
27

 
Unused commitments to extend credit
 
11

 
 
 
17

 
Total direct exposure to municipalities
 
$
1,345

 
 
 
$
1,117

 
At June 30, 2014, two municipalities had $9 million of loans that were on nonaccrual. A significant amount of the municipal loan and lease portfolio is secured by real estate and equipment, and approximately 91% of the outstanding credits were originated by Zions Bank, CB&T, Amegy, and Vectra. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the credit quality of these municipal loans.
All municipal securities are reviewed quarterly for OTTI; see Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. HTM securities consist of unrated bonds issued by small local government entities and are purchased through private placements, often in situations in which one of the Company’s subsidiaries has acted as a financial advisor to the municipality. Prior to purchase, the issuers of municipal securities are evaluated by the Company for their creditworthiness, and some of the securities are guaranteed by third parties. Of the AFS municipal securities, 96% are rated by major credit rating agencies and were rated investment grade as of June 30, 2014. Municipal securities in the trading account are held for resale to customers. The Company also underwrites municipal bonds and sells most of them to third party investors.
Foreign Exposure
The Company has de minimis credit exposure to foreign sovereign risks and does not believe its total foreign credit exposure is material.

The Company canceled its Total Return Swap (“TRS”) with Deutsche Bank AG (“DB”) effective April 28, 2014 due to the removal, mostly through sale, of over half of the CDOs originally covered by the TRS. See “Noninterest Income” on page 67 and Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. As a result of the cancellation, the TRS derivative liability was extinguished at June 30, 2014, and the Company’s regulatory risk weighted assets increased by approximately $0.9 billion at June 30, 2014.

Loan Portfolio
As displayed in the following schedule, commercial and industrial loans were the largest category and constituted 32.3% of the Company’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2014. Construction and land development loans were 5.9% and 5.6% of total loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Construction and land development loans continue to remain significantly lower than pre-recession levels of 20.1% of total loans at the end of 2007.


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LOAN PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Amounts in millions)
Amount
 
% of
total loans
 
Amount
 
% of
total loans
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
12,805

 
32.3
%
 
$
12,481

 
32.0
%
Leasing
415

 
1.1

 
388

 
1.0

Owner occupied
7,387

 
18.6

 
7,437

 
19.0

Municipal
522

 
1.3

 
449

 
1.2

Total commercial
21,129

 
53.3

 
20,755

 
53.2

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development
2,340

 
5.9

 
2,183

 
5.6

Term
7,969

 
20.1

 
8,006

 
20.5

Total commercial real estate
10,309

 
26.0

 
10,189

 
26.1

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity credit line
2,204

 
5.6

 
2,133

 
5.5

1-4 family residential
4,827

 
12.2

 
4,737

 
12.1

Construction and other consumer real estate
338

 
0.9

 
325

 
0.8

Bankcard and other revolving plans
376

 
0.9

 
356

 
0.9

Other
196

 
0.5

 
198

 
0.5

Total consumer
7,941

 
20.1

 
7,749

 
19.8

FDIC-supported/PCI loans 1
251

 
0.6

 
350

 
0.9

Total net loans
$
39,630

 
100.0
%
 
$
39,043

 
100.0
%
1 FDIC-supported/PCI loans includes loans acquired from the FDIC subject to loss sharing agreements.
As of June 30, 2014, total net loans and leases were $39.6 billion compared to $39.0 billion at December 31, 2013. Most of the loan portfolio growth during the first six months of 2014 occurred in commercial and industrial, 1-4 family residential, and commercial real estate construction and home equity credit line loans. The impact of these increases was partially offset by declines in commercial owner occupied and FDIC-supported/PCI loans. The loan portfolio increased primarily at Zions Bank, Amegy, and CB&T, while balances declined at NBAZ.
Commercial and industrial, 1-4 family residential, commercial real estate construction, and home equity credit line loan balances grew in part due to reduced volume of prepayments. Commercial owner occupied loans declined mostly due to strategic runoff and attrition of the National Real Estate loan portfolio at Zions Bank. We expect commercial real estate construction loan balances to increase at a modest rate over the next several quarters. The balance of FDIC-supported/PCI loans declined mainly due to paydowns and payoffs, and the fact that the Company has not purchased additional loans with FDIC loss sharing coverage since 2009. During 2014, the FDIC-supported loan loss share agreements will expire, with the exception of coverage for a small amount of residential mortgage loans. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding FDIC-supported/PCI loans and loss share agreements.
Other Noninterest-Bearing Investments
The following schedule sets forth the Company’s other noninterest-bearing investments.
OTHER NONINTEREST-BEARING INVESTMENTS
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank-owned life insurance
 
$
473

 
 
 
$
466

 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
104

 
 
 
105

 
Federal Reserve stock
 
120

 
 
 
121

 
SBIC investments
 
62

 
 
 
61

 
Non-SBIC investment funds and other
 
96

 
 
 
103

 
 
 
$
855

 
 
 
$
856

 

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See “Market Risk – Equity Investments” on page 89 for additional information on the impact of the Dodd Frank Act on the non-SBIC investments.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment increased $77 million during the first six months of 2014, due primarily to the acquisition in the first quarter of land to develop a new corporate facility for the Company’s Amegy Bank subsidiary in Texas, and additionally from the capitalization of eligible costs related to the development of the Company’s new lending, deposit and reporting systems.
Deposits
Deposits, both interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, are a primary source of funding for the Company. Average total deposits for the first six months of 2014 increased by 2.1%, compared to the same prior year period, with average interest-bearing deposits increasing by 2.0% and average noninterest-bearing deposits increasing by 8.4%. The increase in noninterest-bearing deposits was largely driven by increased deposits from business customers. The average interest rate paid for interest-bearing deposits was 4 bps lower during the first six months of 2014 than in the comparable prior year period.
Core deposits at June 30, 2014, which exclude time deposits larger than $100,000 and brokered deposits, decreased by 1.5%, or $665 million, from December 31, 2013. The decrease was mainly due to a decline in money market investments which was largely driven by an affiliate bank’s decision not to bid to renew the deposit of a large institutional customer. The Company also experienced a reduction in foreign deposits as a result of closing some Cayman Islands operations. These foreign deposits were transferred into domestic savings and interest bearing deposit accounts. Demand and savings and money market deposits comprised 94.0% of total deposits at June 30, 2014, compared with 90.1% at December 31, 2013.
During the first six months of 2014 and throughout 2013, the Company maintained a low level of brokered deposits with the primary purpose of keeping that funding source available in case of a future need. At June 30, 2014, total deposits included $59 million of brokered deposits and $29 million at December 31, 2013.
See “Liquidity Risk Management” on page 90 for additional information on funding and borrowed funds.

RISK ELEMENTS
Since risk is inherent in substantially all of the Company’s operations, management of risk is an integral part of its operations and is also a key determinant of its overall performance. We apply various strategies to reduce the risks to which the Company’s operations are exposed, including credit, interest rate and market, liquidity, and operational risks.
Credit Risk Management
Credit risk is the possibility of loss from the failure of a borrower, guarantor, or another obligor to fully perform under the terms of a credit-related contract. Credit risk arises primarily from the Company’s lending activities, as well as from off-balance sheet credit instruments.
Centralized oversight of credit risk is provided through credit policies, credit administration, and credit examination functions at the Parent. We have structured the organization to separate the lending function from the credit administration function, which has added strength to the control over, and the independent evaluation of, credit activities. Formal loan policies and procedures provide the Company with a framework for consistent underwriting and a basis for sound credit decisions. In addition, the Company has a well-defined set of standards for evaluating its loan portfolio and management utilizes a comprehensive loan grading system to determine the risk potential in the portfolio. Furthermore, an independent internal credit examination department periodically conducts examinations of the Company’s lending departments. These examinations are designed to review credit quality, adequacy of documentation, appropriate loan grading administration and compliance with lending policies, and reports thereon are submitted to management and to the Risk Oversight Committee of the Board of Directors. New, expanded, or modified products and services, as well as new lines of business, are approved by the corporate New Product Review Committee.

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Both the credit policy and the credit examination functions are managed centrally. Each subsidiary bank can be more conservative in its operations under the corporate credit policy; however, formal corporate approval must be obtained if a bank wishes to invoke a more liberal policy. Historically, there have been only a limited number of such approvals. This entire process has been designed to place an emphasis on strong underwriting standards and early detection of potential problem credits so that action plans can be developed and implemented on a timely basis to mitigate any potential losses.

The Company’s credit risk management strategy includes diversification of its loan portfolio. The Company attempts to avoid the risk of an undue concentration of credits in a particular collateral type or with an individual customer or counterparty. The Company has adopted and adheres to concentration limits on various types of CRE lending, particularly construction and land development lending, leveraged lending, municipal lending, and lending to the energy sector. All of these limits are continually monitored and revised as necessary. These concentration limits, particularly with regard to various categories of CRE and real estate development, are materially lower than they were in 2007 and 2008, just prior to the emergence of the recent economic downturn. Recently, the Company has determined to further reduce construction and land development loan commitments; this has been done largely as a result of the modeled losses by both the Company’s and the Federal Reserve’s stress testing, under the severely adverse economic scenarios, as required under the Dodd-Frank Act. The majority of the Company’s business activity is with customers located within the geographical footprint of its subsidiary banks.

The credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio remained strong during the first six months of 2014. Nonperforming lending-related assets at June 30, 2014 decreased by 16.2% and 37.0% from December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2013, respectively, and the classified loan portfolio decreased 5.4% from the previous quarter.

A more comprehensive discussion of our credit risk management is contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

FDIC-Supported/PCI Loans
The Company’s loan portfolio includes loans that were acquired from failed banks in 2009: Alliance Bank, Great Basin Bank, and Vineyard Bank. These loans include nonperforming loans and other loans with characteristics indicative of a high credit risk profile. Substantially all of these loans were covered under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC for which the FDIC generally assumed 80% of losses up to a specified threshold and 95% of losses above that threshold. As shown in the following schedule, the loss sharing agreements expire on various dates during 2014. The Company does not expect total losses to exceed the higher threshold because acquired loans have performed better than originally expected. FDIC-supported/PCI loans represented 0.6% and 0.9% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Refer to Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

NET LOSSES COVERED BY FDIC LOSS SHARING AGREEMENTS
 
 
Inception through
June 30, 2014
 
 
(In millions)
Total actual net losses
 
Threshold
 
Agreement expiration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alliance Bank
 
$
163

 
 
 
$
275

 
 
March 31, 2014
Great Basin Bank
 
11

 
 
 
40

 
 
June 30, 2014
Vineyard Bank
 
182

 
 
 
465

 
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
$
356

 
 
 
$
780

 
 
 


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Government Agency Guaranteed Loans
The Company participates in various guaranteed lending programs sponsored by U.S. government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration, Federal Housing Authority, Veterans’ Administration, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As of June 30, 2014, the principal balance of these loans was $572 million, and the guaranteed portion was approximately $436 million. Most of these loans were guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

The following schedule presents the composition of government agency guaranteed loans, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans.

GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES
(Amounts in millions)
June 30, 2014
 
Percent
guaranteed
 
December 31,
2013
 
Percent
guaranteed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
$
551

 
 
 
76
%
 
 
 
$
552

 
 
 
75
%
 
Commercial real estate
 
17

 
 
 
77

 
 
 
17

 
 
 
76

 
Consumer
 
4

 
 
 
100

 
 
 
4

 
 
 
100

 
Total loans excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans
$
572

 
 
 
76

 
 
 
$
573

 
 
 
76

 

Commercial Lending
The following schedule provides selected information regarding lending concentrations to certain industries in our commercial lending portfolio.

COMMERCIAL LENDING BY INDUSTRY GROUP
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Amounts in millions)
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate, rental and leasing
$
3,100

 
14.7
%
 
$
2,937

 
14.1
%
Manufacturing
2,257

 
10.7

 
2,181

 
10.5

Mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction
2,253

 
10.7

 
2,205

 
10.6

Retail trade
1,768

 
8.4

 
1,737

 
8.4

Wholesale trade
1,496

 
7.1

 
1,464

 
7.1

Healthcare and social assistance
1,222

 
5.8

 
1,211

 
5.8

Transportation and warehousing
1,197

 
5.6

 
1,074

 
5.2

Construction
1,135

 
5.4

 
925

 
4.5

Finance and insurance
911

 
4.3

 
1,168

 
5.6

Professional, scientific and technical services
875

 
4.1

 
928

 
4.5

Accommodation and food services
823

 
3.9

 
799

 
3.8

Other 1
4,092

 
19.3

 
4,126

 
19.9

Total
$
21,129

 
100.0
%
 
$
20,755

 
100.0
%
1 No other industry group exceeds 5%.

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Commercial Real Estate Loans
Selected information indicative of credit quality regarding our CRE loan portfolio is presented in the following schedule.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO BY LOAN TYPE AND COLLATERAL LOCATION
(Amounts in millions)
 
Collateral Location
 
 
 
 
Loan type
 
As of
date
 
Arizona
 
Northern
California
 
Southern
California
 
Nevada
 
Colorado
 
Texas
 
Utah/
Idaho
 
Wash-ington
 
Other 1
 
Total
 
% of 
total
CRE
Commercial term
Balance outstanding
 
6/30/2014
 
$
1,107

 
$
698

 
$
2,060

 
$
590

 
$
447

 
$
1,053

 
$
1,063

 
$
263

 
$
688

 
$
7,969

 
77.3
%
% of loan type
 
 
 
13.9
%
 
8.8
%
 
25.9
%
 
7.4
%
 
5.6
%
 
13.2
%
 
13.3
%
 
3.3
%
 
8.6
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
Delinquency rates 2:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
30-89 days
 
6/30/2014
 
0.2
%
 
0.9
%
 
%
 
0.3
%
 
%
 
0.4
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.3
%
 
0.2
%
 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
0.3
%
 
%
 
0.2
%
 
0.7
%
 
%
 
0.2
%
 
0.1
%
 
%
 
0.4
%
 
0.2
%
 
 
≥ 90 days
 
6/30/2014
 
0.3
%
 
0.4
%
 
0.2
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.3
%
 
0.5
%
 
%
 
1.2
%
 
0.4
%
 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
%
 
0.5
%
 
0.4
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.3
%
 
0.1
%
 
%
 
0.5
%
 
0.2
%
 
 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
 
6/30/2014
 
$

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
6

 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 

 
1

 
5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
6

 
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
6/30/2014
 
5

 
5

 
10

 
2

 
3

 
3

 
5

 
1

 
10

 
44

 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
7

 
4

 
13

 
8

 
1

 
7

 
6

 
1

 
13

 
60

 
 
Residential construction and land development
Balance outstanding
 
6/30/2014
 
$
55

 
$
27

 
$
273

 
$
7

 
$
36

 
$
231

 
$
93

 
$
16

 
$
16

 
$
754

 
7.3
%
% of loan type
 
 
 
7.3
%
 
3.7
%
 
36.2
%
 
0.9
%
 
4.8
%
 
30.6
%
 
12.3
%
 
2.1
%
 
2.1
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
Delinquency rates 2:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
30-89 days
 
6/30/2014
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
1.0
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.4
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.1
%
 
 
≥ 90 days
 
6/30/2014
 
%
 
%
 
0.1
%
 
%
 
%
 
2.5
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.8
%
 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
%
 
%
 
0.1
%
 
%
 
%
 
3.0
%
 
0.2
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.9
%
 
 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
 
6/30/2014
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
6/30/2014
 

 

 

 

 

 
8

 

 

 

 
8

 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
1

 

 

 

 

 
9

 

 

 

 
10

 
 
Commercial construction and land development
Balance outstanding
 
6/30/2014
 
$
61

 
$
83

 
$
332

 
$
81

 
$
119

 
$
438

 
$
364

 
$
42

 
$
66

 
$
1,586

 
15.4
%
% of loan type
 
 
 
3.8
%
 
5.3
%
 
20.9
%
 
5.1
%
 
7.5
%
 
27.6
%
 
23.0
%
 
2.6
%
 
4.2
%
 
100
%
 
 
Delinquency rates 2:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
30-89 days
 
6/30/2014
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.1
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
0.7
%
 
0.8
%
 
0.5
%
 
4.9
%
 
%
 
0.3
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.6
%
 
 
≥ 90 days
 
6/30/2014
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.8
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.2
%
 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
1.5
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
0.4
%
 
 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
 
6/30/2014
 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
6/30/2014
 

 

 

 

 

 
4

 
12

 

 

 
16

 
 
 
 
12/31/2013
 

 
1

 

 

 

 
5

 
13

 

 

 
19

 
 
Total construction and land development
 
6/30/2014
 
$
116


$
110


$
605


$
88


$
155


$
669


$
457


$
58


$
82

 
$
2,340

 
 
Total commercial real estate
 
6/30/2014
 
$
1,223


$
808


$
2,665


$
678


$
602


$
1,722


$
1,520


$
321


$
770

 
$
10,309

 
100.0
%
1No other geography exceeds $92 million for all three loan types.
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Approximately 17% of the CRE term loans consist of mini-perm loans at June 30, 2014. For such loans, construction has been completed and the project has stabilized to a level that supports the granting of a mini-perm loan in accordance with our underwriting standards. Mini-perm loans generally have initial maturities of three to seven years. The remaining 83% of CRE loans are term loans with initial maturities generally of 5 to 20 years.
Approximately 14% of the commercial construction and land development portfolio at June 30, 2014 consists of acquisition and development loans. Most of these acquisition and development loans are secured by specific retail, apartment, office, or other projects. Underwriting on commercial properties is primarily based on the economic viability of the project with heavy consideration given to the creditworthiness and experience of the sponsor. We generally require that the owner’s equity be injected prior to bank advances. Recognizing that debt is paid via cash flow, the projected cash flows of the project are key in the underwriting, because these determine the ultimate value of the property and its ability to service debt. Therefore, in most projects (with the exception of multifamily projects) we look for substantial pre-leasing in our underwriting and we generally require a minimum projected stabilized debt service coverage ratio of 1.20 or higher, depending on the project asset class. Heavy consideration is given to market acceptance of the product, location, strength of the developer, and the ability of the developer to stay within budget. Progress inspections by qualified independent inspectors are routinely performed before disbursements are made.
Real estate appraisals are ordered and validated independently of the loan officer and the borrower, generally by each subsidiary bank’s internal appraisal review function, which is staffed by licensed appraisers. In some cases, reports from automated valuation services are used. Appraisals are ordered from outside appraisers at the inception, renewal or, for CRE loans, upon the occurrence of any event causing a downgrade to a “criticized” or “classified” designation. The frequency for obtaining updated appraisals for these adversely graded credits is increased when declining market conditions exist.
Advance rates will vary based on the viability of the project and the creditworthiness of the sponsor, but the Company’s guidelines generally limit advances to 50% for raw land, 65% for land development, 65% for finished commercial lots, 75% for finished residential lots, 80% for pre-sold homes, 75% for models and spec homes, and 75% for commercial properties. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Loan agreements require regular financial information on the project and the sponsor in addition to lease schedules, rent rolls and, on construction projects, independent progress inspection reports. The receipt of this financial information is monitored and calculations are made to determine adherence to the covenants set forth in the loan agreement. Additionally, loan-by-loan reviews of pass grade loans for all commercial and residential construction and land development loans are performed semiannually at Amegy, CB&T, NBAZ, NSB, Vectra and Zions Bank. TCBO and TCBW perform such reviews annually.

CRE loans are sometimes modified to increase the likelihood of collecting the maximum possible amount of the Company’s investment in the loan. In general, the existence of a guarantee that improves the likelihood of repayment is taken into consideration when analyzing a loan for impairment. If the support of the guarantor is quantifiable and documented, it is included in the potential cash flows and liquidity available for debt repayment and our impairment methodology takes into consideration this repayment source.

In general, we obtain and consider financial information for the guarantor as part of our underwriting decision to grant or extend credit. Complete underwriting of the guarantor includes, but is not limited to, an analysis of the guarantor’s current financial statements, leverage, liquidity, global cash flow, global debt service coverage, contingent liabilities, etc. The assessment also includes a qualitative analysis of the guarantor’s willingness to perform in the event of a problem and demonstrated history of performing in similar situations. Additional analysis may include personal financial statements, tax returns, liquidity (brokerage) confirmations and other reports, as appropriate.
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history with the guarantor. We also utilize market information sources, rating and scoring services in our assessment. This qualitative analysis coupled with a documented quantitative ability to support the loan may result in a higher-quality internal loan grade, which may reduce the level of allowance the Company estimates. Previous documentation of the guarantor’s financial ability to support the loan is discounted if, at any point in time, there is any indication of a lack of willingness by the guarantor to support the loan.

In the event of default, we evaluate the pursuit of any and all appropriate potential sources of repayment, which may come from multiple sources, including the guarantee. A number of factors are considered when deciding whether or not to pursue a guarantor, including, but not limited to, the value and liquidity of other sources of repayment (collateral), the financial strength and liquidity of the guarantor, possible statutory limitations and the overall cost of pursuing a guarantee compared to the ultimate amount we may be able to recover otherwise.

Consumer Loans
The Company has mainly been an originator of first and second mortgages, generally considered to be of prime quality. Its practice historically has been to sell “conforming” fixed rate loans to third parties, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for which it makes representations and warranties that the loans meet certain underwriting and collateral documentation standards. It has also been the Company’s practice historically to hold variable rate loans in its portfolio. The Company estimates that it does not have any material financial risk as a result of either its foreclosure practices or loan “put-backs” by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and has not established any reserves related to these items.

The Company is engaged in home equity credit line (“HECL”) lending. At June 30, 2014, the Company’s HECL portfolio totaled $2.2 billion. Approximately $1.1 billion of the portfolio is secured by first deeds of trust, while the remaining $1.1 billion is secured by junior liens.

As of June 30, 2014, loans representing approximately 5% of the outstanding balance in the HECL portfolio were estimated to have combined loan-to-value ratios (“CLTV”) above 100%. An estimated CLTV ratio is the ratio of our loan plus any prior lien amounts divided by the estimated current collateral value. At origination, underwriting standards for the HECL portfolio generally include a maximum 80% CLTV with high credit scores at origination.

More than 97% of the Company’s HECL portfolio is still in the draw period, and approximately 38% is scheduled to begin amortizing within the next five years; however, most of the loans are expected to be renewed for a second 10-year period after a satisfactory review of the borrower’s credit history and ability to repay the loan. The Company regularly analyzes the risk of borrower default in the event of a loan becoming fully amortizing and the risk of higher interest rates. The Company currently believes its risk is minimal. The annualized credit losses for the HECL portfolio were 8 bps and 30 bps for the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the credit quality of this portfolio.

Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming lending-related assets as a percentage of loans and leases and OREO decreased to 0.95% at June 30, 2014, compared with 1.15% at December 31, 2013 and 1.57% at June 30, 2013.

Total nonaccrual loans, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans, at June 30, 2014 decreased by $53 million and $166 million from December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in commercial and industrial loans, commercial owner occupied loans, and commercial real estate term loans. The largest total decreases in nonaccrual loans occurred at Zions Bank, Amegy and NBAZ.

The balance of nonaccrual loans can decrease due to paydowns, charge-offs, and the return of loans to accrual status under certain conditions. If a nonaccrual loan is refinanced or restructured, the new note is immediately placed on nonaccrual. If a restructured loan performs under the new terms for at least a period of six months, the loan can be considered for return to accrual status. See “Restructured Loans” on page 84 for more information. Company policy

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does not allow for the conversion of nonaccrual construction and land development loans to commercial real estate term loans. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

The following schedule sets forth the Company’s nonperforming lending-related assets:

NONPERFORMING LENDING-RELATED ASSETS
(Amounts in millions)
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual loans 1
 
$
349

 
$
402

Other real estate owned
 
27

 
43

Nonperforming lending-related assets, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI assets
 
376

 
445

FDIC-supported/PCI nonaccrual loans
 
2

 
4

FDIC-supported/PCI other real estate owned
 
1

 
3

FDIC-supported/PCI nonperforming lending-related assets
 
3

 
7

Total nonperforming lending-related assets
 
$
379

 
$
452

 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of nonperforming lending-related assets to net loans and leases1 and other real estate owned
 
0.95
%
 
1.15
%
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans
 
$
14

 
$
10

FDIC-supported/PCI loans past due 90 days or more
 
33

 
30

Ratio of accruing loans past due 90 days or more to loans and leases1
 
0.12
%
 
0.10
%
Nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more
 
$
398

 
$
447

Ratio of nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more to loans and leases1
 
1.00
%
 
1.14
%
Accruing loans past due 30 - 89 days, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans
 
$
101

 
$
105

FDIC-supported/PCI loans past due 30 - 89 days
 
7

 
12

Classified loans, excluding FDIC-supported/PCI loans
 
1,226

 
1,240

1 Includes loans held for sale.

Restructured Loans
TDRs are loans that have been modified to accommodate a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulties, and for which the Company has granted a concession that it would not otherwise consider. Commercial loans may be modified to provide the borrower more time to complete the project, to achieve a higher lease-up percentage, to sell the property, or for other reasons. Consumer loan TDRs represent loan modifications in which a concession has been granted to the borrower who is unable to refinance the loan with another lender, or who is experiencing economic hardship. Such consumer loan TDRs may include first-lien residential mortgage loans and home equity loans.

For certain TDRs, we split the loan into two new notes – an “A” note and a “B” note. The A note is structured to comply with our current lending standards at current market rates, and is tailored to suit the customer’s ability to make timely principal and interest payments. The B note includes the granting of the concession to the borrower and varies by situation. We may defer principal and interest payments until the A note has been paid in full. At the time of restructuring, the A note is identified and classified as a TDR. The B note is charged-off but the obligation is not forgiven to the borrower, and any payments collected on the B notes are accounted for as recoveries. The outstanding carrying value of loans restructured using the A/B note strategy was approximately $117 million and $126 million at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.


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If the restructured loan performs for at least six months according to the modified terms, and an analysis of the customer’s financial condition indicates that the Company is reasonably assured of repayment of the modified principal and interest, the loan may be returned to accrual status. The borrower’s payment performance prior to and following the restructuring is taken into account to determine whether or not a loan should be returned to accrual status.

ACCRUING AND NONACCRUING TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURED LOANS
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructured loans – accruing
 
$
320

 
 
 
$
345

 
Restructured loans – nonaccruing
 
103

 
 
 
136

 
Total
 
$
423

 
 
 
$
481

 

In the periods following the calendar year in which a loan was restructured, a loan may no longer be reported as a TDR if it is on accrual, is in compliance with its modified terms, and yields a market rate (as determined and documented at the time of the modification or restructure). Company policy requires that the removal of TDR status be approved at the same management level that approved the upgrading of a loan’s classification. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding TDRs.

TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURED LOANS ROLLFORWARD
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
449

 
$
610

 
$
481

 
$
623

New identified TDRs and principal increases
40

 
36

 
54

 
94

Payments and payoffs
(39
)
 
(82
)
 
(72
)
 
(134
)
Charge-offs
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(7
)
No longer reported as TDRs
(14
)
 

 
(25
)
 
(3
)
Sales and other
(12
)
 
(12
)
 
(13
)
 
(25
)
Balance at end of period
$
423

 
$
548

 
$
423

 
$
548


Other Nonperforming Assets
In addition to lending-related nonperforming assets, the Company had $24 million in carrying value ($17 million at amortized cost) of investments in debt securities (primarily bank and insurance company CDOs) that were on nonaccrual status at June 30, 2014, compared to $224 million in carrying value ($239 million at amortized cost) at December 31, 2013, and $141 million and $318 million at June 30, 2013, respectively.

Allowance and Reserve for Credit Losses
In analyzing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, we utilize a comprehensive loan grading system to determine the risk potential in the portfolio and also consider the results of independent internal credit reviews. To determine the adequacy of the allowance, the Company’s loan and lease portfolio is broken into segments based on loan type.


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The following schedule shows the changes in the allowance for loan losses and a summary of loan loss experience:

SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE
(Amounts in millions)

Six Months
Ended June 30,
2014
 
Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2013
 
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases outstanding (net of unearned income)
$
39,630

 
$
39,043

 
$
38,188

Average loans and leases outstanding (net of unearned income)
$
39,336

 
$
38,107

 
$
37,786

Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
746

 
$
896

 
$
896

Provision charged against earnings
(55
)
 
(87
)
 
(51
)
Adjustment for FDIC-supported/PCI loans
(1
)
 
(11
)
 
(8
)
Charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
(26
)
 
(76
)
 
(37
)
Commercial real estate
(11
)
 
(26
)
 
(14
)
Consumer
(7
)
 
(29
)
 
(19
)
Total
(44
)
 
(131
)
 
(70
)
Recoveries:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
19

 
41

 
22

Commercial real estate
6

 
25

 
18

Consumer
5

 
13

 
7

Total
30

 
79

 
47

Net loan and lease charge-offs
(14
)
 
(52
)
 
(23
)
Balance at end of period
$
676

 
$
746

 
$
814

 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average loans and leases
0.07
%
 
0.14
%
 
0.12
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to net loans and leases, at period end
1.71
%
 
1.91
%
 
2.13
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans, at period end
192.32
%
 
183.54
%
 
156.23
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more, at period end
169.73
%
 
166.97
%
 
144.04
%

The total ALLL declined during the second quarter of 2014 due to continued improvements in portfolio-specific credit quality metrics and sustained improvement in broader economic and credit quality indicators. Recent and historic periods are weighted the same when determining historical loss factors. The quantitative basis for the ALLL declined in aggregate across the Company during the second quarter of 2014 due to lower quantitative loss factors and improvements in credit quality metrics. The portion of the ALLL related to qualitative and environmental factors decreased slightly in aggregate across the Company to reflect sustained improvements in broader economic and credit quality indicators.

The reserve for unfunded lending commitments represents a reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments and standby letters of credit. The reserve is separately shown in the Company’s balance sheet and any related increases or decreases in the reserve are shown separately in the statement of income. The reserve increased by $5.8 million from December 31, 2013, and decreased $8.6 million from June 30, 2013.

See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to the allowance for credit losses and credit trends experienced in each portfolio segment.


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Interest Rate and Market Risk Management
Interest rate and market risk are managed centrally. Interest rate risk is the potential for reduced net interest income and other rate sensitive income resulting from adverse changes in the level of interest rates. Market risk is the potential for loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of fixed income securities, equity securities, other earning assets, and derivative financial instruments as a result of changes in interest rates or other factors. As a financial institution that engages in transactions involving an array of financial products, the Company is exposed to both interest rate risk and market risk.

The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for approving the overall policies relating to the management of the financial risk of the Company, including interest rate and market risk management. In addition, the Board establishes and periodically revises policy limits and reviews limit exceptions reported by management. The Board has established the Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) consisting of members of management, to which it has delegated the responsibility of managing interest rate and market risk for the Company.

Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is one of the most significant risks to which the Company is regularly exposed. In general, our goal in managing interest rate risk is to have the net interest margin increase slightly in a rising interest rate environment. We refer to this goal as being slightly “asset-sensitive.” This approach is based on our belief that in a rising interest rate environment, the market cost of equity, or implied rate at which future earnings are discounted, would also tend to rise. The asset sensitivity of the Company’s balance sheet changed minimally during 2013 and the first six months of 2014.

Due to the low level of rates and the natural lower bound of zero for market indices, there is limited sensitivity to falling rates at the current time. However, if interest rates remain at their current historically low levels, given the Company’s asset sensitivity, it expects its net interest margin to be under continuing modest pressure assuming a stable balance sheet. If interest rates remain stable, this pressure may lead to a reduction in net interest income, unless its impact is offset by sufficient loan growth, interest rate swaps, securities purchases, or other means.

We attempt to minimize the impact of changing interest rates on net interest income primarily through the use of interest rate floors on variable rate loans, interest rate swaps, and by avoiding large exposures to long-term fixed rate interest-earning assets that have significant negative convexity. Our earning assets are largely tied to the shorter end of the interest rate curve. The prime lending rate and the LIBOR curves are the primary indices used for pricing the Company’s loans. The interest rates paid on deposit accounts are set by individual banks so as to be competitive in each local market.

We monitor interest rate risk through the use of two complementary measurement methods: Market Value of Equity (“MVE”) and income simulation. In the MVE method, we measure the expected changes in the fair values of equity in response to changes in interest rates. In the income simulation method, we analyze the expected changes in income in response to changes in interest rates.
MVE is calculated as the fair value of all assets and derivative instruments minus the fair value of liabilities. We report changes in the dollar amount of MVE for parallel shifts in interest rates.
Due to embedded optionality and asymmetric rate risk, changes in MVE can be useful in quantifying risks not apparent for small rate changes. Examples of such risks may include out-of-the-money caps on loans, which have little effect for small rate movements but may become important if larger rate shocks were to occur, or substantial prepayment deceleration for low rate mortgages in a higher rate environment.
The Company’s policy is generally to limit declines in MVE to 4% per 100 bps movement in interest rates in either direction. Changes or exceptions to the MVE limits are subject to notification and approval by the Risk Oversight Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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Income simulation is an estimate of the net interest income and total rate sensitive income that would be recognized under different rate environments. Net interest income and total rate sensitive income are measured under several parallel and nonparallel interest rate environments and deposit repricing assumptions, taking into account an estimate of the possible exercise of options within the portfolio. For income simulation, Company policy requires that interest sensitive income from a static balance sheet be limited to a decline of no more than 10% during one year if rates were to immediately rise or fall in parallel by 200 bps.

Each of these measurement methods requires that we assess a number of variables and make various assumptions in managing the Company’s exposure to changes in interest rates. The assessments address loan and security prepayments, early deposit withdrawals, and other embedded options and noncontrollable events. As a result of uncertainty about the maturity and repricing characteristics of both deposits and loans, the Company estimates ranges of MVE and income simulation under a variety of assumptions and scenarios. The Company’s interest rate risk position changes as the interest rate environment changes and is actively managed to maintain an asset-sensitive position. However, positions at the end of any period may not be reflective of the Company’s position in any subsequent period.

The estimated MVE and income simulation results are highly sensitive to the assumptions used for deposits that do not have specific maturities, such as checking and savings and money market accounts, and also to prepayment assumptions used for loans with prepayment options. Given the uncertainty of these estimates, we view both the MVE and the income simulation results as falling within a wide range of possibilities. Management uses historical regression analysis as a guide to setting such assumptions; however, due to the current low interest rate environment, which has little historical precedent, estimated deposit durations may not reflect actual future results. Even modest variation of such assumptions may have significant impact on the calculation of income simulation and market value of equity shown below. These assumptions are as follows:
REPRICING SCENARIO ASSUMPTIONS BY DEPOSIT PRODUCT
 
 
As of June 30, 2014
 
 
Fast
 
Slow
Product
 
Effective duration (base)
 
Effective duration (+200 bps)
 
Effective duration (base)
 
Effective duration (+200 bps)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
 
1.65
%
 
1.82
%
 
2.54
%
 
2.88
%
Money market
 
0.78
%
 
0.74
%
 
1.16
%
 
1.10
%
Savings and interest on checking
 
2.93
%
 
2.79
%
 
3.79
%
 
3.03
%
Note: Effective duration measures the percent change in MVE for a 100 bps parallel shift in rates as compared to the Macaulay Duration, which measures weighted average life of cash flows in years and is not reported. The Company’s Demand Deposit Model assumes significant negative convexity in the current low rate environment.
As of the dates indicated, the following schedule shows the Company’s percentage change in interest rate sensitive income, based on a static balance sheet, in the first year after the rate change if interest rates were to sustain immediate parallel changes ranging from -100 bps to +300 bps. The Company estimates interest rate risk with two sets of deposit repricing scenarios.

The first scenario assumes that administered-rate deposits (money market, interest-earning checking, and savings) reprice at a faster speed in response to changes in interest rates. Additionally, interest rates cannot decline below zero. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, interest rates were at such a low level that repricing scenarios assuming -100 bps rate shocks produced negative results.

The second scenario assumes that those deposits reprice at a slower speed. For larger rate shocks, e.g., +300 bps, models reflecting consumer behavior in regards to both loan prepayments and deposit run-off are inherently prone to increased model uncertainty.

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INCOME SIMULATION – CHANGE IN INTEREST RATE SENSITIVE INCOME

 
 
As of June 30, 2014
Repricing scenario
 
-100 bps
 
+100 bps
 
+200 bps
 
+300 bps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fast
 
(2.9
)%
 
5.7
%
 
11.6
%
 
17.3
%
Slow
 
(3.0
)%
 
6.9
%
 
14.0
%
 
20.9
%

 
 
As of December 31, 2013
Repricing scenario
 
-100 bps
 
+100 bps
 
+200 bps
 
+300 bps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fast
 
(2.8
)%
 
5.7
%
 
12.0
%
 
18.1
%
Slow
 
(2.9
)%
 
7.0
%
 
14.5
%
 
21.8
%

The following schedule includes changes in the MVE from -100 bps to +300 bps parallel rate moves for both “fast” and “slow” scenarios.

CHANGES IN MARKET VALUE OF EQUITY
 
 
As of June 30, 2014
Repricing scenario
 
-100 bps
 
+100 bps
 
+200 bps
 
+300 bps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fast
 
(0.1
)%
 
2.0
%
 
4.0
%
 
4.9
%
Slow
 
(3.7
)%
 
7.1
%
 
14.3
%
 
19.8
%
 
 
As of December 31, 2013
Repricing scenario
 
-100 bps
 
+100 bps
 
+200 bps
 
+300 bps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fast
 
0.6
 %
 
1.1
%
 
2.6
%
 
3.3
%
Slow
 
(3.5
)%
 
6.2
%
 
13.0
%
 
18.4
%

Market Risk – Fixed Income
The Company engages in the underwriting and trading of municipal securities. This trading activity exposes the Company to a risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the prices of these fixed income securities. At June 30, 2014, the Company had $57 million of trading assets and $11 million of securities sold, not yet purchased, compared with $35 million and $74 million, at December 31, 2013 and $26 million and $16 million at June 30, 2013, respectively.

The Company is exposed to market risk through changes in fair value. The Company is also exposed to market risk for interest rate swaps used to hedge interest rate risk. Changes in the fair value of AFS securities and in interest rate swaps that qualify as cash flow hedges are included in AOCI for each financial reporting period. During the second quarter of 2014, the after-tax change in AOCI attributable to AFS and HTM securities was an increase of $6 million compared to a $32 million increase in the same prior year period. The primary reason for the increase is the observed improvement in market values of trust preferred CDOs. If any of the AFS or HTM securities become other-than-temporarily impaired, the credit impairment is charged to operations. See “Investment Securities Portfolio” on page 70 for additional information on OTTI.

Market Risk – Equity Investments
Through its equity investment activities, the Company owns both private and publicly traded equity securities. The Company owns equity securities in companies and governmental entities, e.g., Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Banks, that are not publicly traded, and which are accounted for under cost, fair value, equity, or full

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consolidation methods of accounting, depending upon the Company’s ownership position and degree of involvement in influencing the investees’ affairs. Regardless of the accounting method, the value of the Company’s investment is subject to fluctuation. Since the fair value of these securities may fall below the Company’s investment costs, the Company is exposed to the possibility of loss. Equity investments in private and public companies are approved, monitored and evaluated by the Company’s Equity Investment Committee.

Additionally, Amegy has an alternative investments portfolio. These investments are primarily directed towards equity buyout and mezzanine funds with a key strategy of deriving ancillary commercial banking business from the portfolio companies. Early stage venture capital funds were generally not a part of the strategy since the underlying companies were typically not creditworthy.

These private equity investments are subject to the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Volcker Rule of the Dodd-Frank Act, as published on December 10, 2013, prohibits banks and bank holding companies from holding private equity investments beyond July 2015, except for SBIC funds. The Company may apply for two one-year exceptions that would extend the disposal deadline to July 2017. As of June 30, 2014, such prohibited private equity investments, amounted to $56 million. The Company currently does not believe that this divestiture requirement will have a material negative impact on the value of these investments.The Companys earnings from these investments, and the potential volatility of these earnings, are expected to decline over the next several years and will ultimately cease.

A more comprehensive discussion of the Company’s interest rate and market risk management is contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Liquidity Risk Management
Liquidity risk is the possibility that the Company’s cash flows may not be adequate to fund its ongoing operations and meet its commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner. Since liquidity risk is closely linked to both credit risk and market risk, many of the previously discussed risk control mechanisms also apply to the monitoring and management of liquidity risk. We manage the Company’s liquidity to provide adequate funds to meet its anticipated financial and contractual obligations, including withdrawals by depositors, debt and capital service requirements and lease obligations, as well as to fund customers’ needs for credit. The management of liquidity and funding is performed centrally for the Parent and jointly by the Parent and bank management for its subsidiary banks.

Consolidated cash, interest-bearing deposits held as investments, and security resell agreements at the Parent and its subsidiaries decreased to $7.8 billion at June 30, 2014 from $9.5 billion at March 31, 2014 and $9.3 billion at December 31, 2013. The $1.5 billion decrease during the first six months of 2014 resulted primarily from (1) a decrease in deposits, (2) net loan originations, and (3) repayments of debt. These decreases were partially offset by (1) a decrease in investment securities and (2) net cash provided by operating activities.

Maturities of Long-Term Debt During Remainder of 2014
The Company’s long-term debt maturities during the remaining six months of 2014 include:
(Amounts in millions)
 
Coupon
rate
 
June 30, 2014
 
 
Entity
 
Description
 
 
Carrying balance
 
Par amount
 
Maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amegy
 
Subordinated note
 
3mL + 1.25%
 
$
75.0

 
$
75.0

 
September 22, 2014
Parent
 
Senior note
 
7.75%
 
240.6

 
242.3

 
September 23, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
315.6

 
$
317.3

 
 
For the remainder of 2014, the Company has optional early redemptions for $44.3 million of long-term senior notes at June 30, 2014, consisting of $17.4 million in August 2014 and $26.9 million in November 2014. The Company has provided a notice of call for the notes in August 2014.

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Proposed Liquidity Regulation
In October 2013, U.S. banking regulators issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement a quantitative liquidity requirement in the U.S. generally consistent with the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (“LCR”) minimum liquidity measure established under the Basel III liquidity framework. Under the proposed rule, the Company would be subject to a modified LCR standard, which requires a financial institution to hold an adequate amount of unencumbered High Quality Liquid Assets (“HQLA”) that can be converted into cash easily and immediately in private markets to meet its liquidity needs for a short-term liquidity stress scenario.
The Basel III liquidity framework includes a second minimum liquidity measure, the Net Stable Funding Ratio (“NSFR”), which requires a financial institution to maintain a stable funding profile in relation to the characteristics of their on- and off-balance sheet activities. U.S. banking regulators have announced that they expect to issue proposed rulemaking to implement the NSFR. The Company is closely monitoring the development of the proposed liquidity ratios and the potential impact upon its liquidity and funding.
Beginning in January 2015, the Company will be required to conduct monthly liquidity stress tests. These tests will incorporate scenarios designed by the Company subject to review by the Federal Reserve.
Parent Company Liquidity
The Parent’s cash requirements consist primarily of debt service, investments in and advances to subsidiaries, operating expenses, income taxes, and dividends to preferred and common shareholders. The Parent’s cash needs are usually met through dividends from its subsidiaries, interest and investment income, subsidiaries’ proportionate share of current income taxes, and long-term debt and equity issuances.
Cash and interest-bearing deposits held as investments at the Parent were $953 million at June 30, 2014 compared to $1,224 million at March 31, 2014 and $903 million at December 31, 2013. The $50 million increase during the first six months of 2014 was primarily the result of (1) dividends received from its subsidiaries, and (2) sales and paydowns of CDO securities. These increases were partially offset by (1) repayments of long-term debt, (2) interest payments on debt, and (3) the payment of preferred and common dividends.
Due to the Parent’s adequate level of cash and short-term investments, and the increase in these assets during the first six months of 2014, the Parent did not access cash in the capital markets. The primary uses of cash in the capital markets for the Parent during the first six months of 2014 were the repayment of senior notes totaling $361 million. As previously shown under “Maturities of Long-Term Debt During Remainder of 2014,” the Parent has long-term debt maturities in 2014 and may also repay other higher-cost long-term debt prior to maturity during this same period.
During the first six months of 2014, the Parent received common dividends and return of common equity totaling $101 million and preferred dividends totaling $20 million from its subsidiary banks. During the first six months of 2013, the Parent received $198 million from its subsidiaries for common dividends and return of common equity, $22 from preferred dividends, and $50 million from the redemption of preferred stock issued to the Parent. The dividends that our subsidiary banks can pay to the Parent are restricted by current and historical earning levels, retained earnings, and risk-based and other regulatory capital requirements and limitations. During the first six months of 2014, all of the Company’s subsidiary banks recorded a profit, except TCBO, which operated at approximately break-even. We expect that this profitability will be sustained, thus permitting continued payments of dividends and/or returns of capital by the subsidiaries to the Parent during the remainder of 2014.
General financial market and economic conditions impact the Company’s access to, and cost of, external financing. Access to funding markets for the Parent and subsidiary banks is also directly affected by the credit ratings received from various rating agencies. The ratings not only influence the costs associated with the borrowings, but can also influence the sources of the borrowings. The debt ratings and outlooks issued by the various rating agencies for the Company did not change during the first six months of 2014. Standard & Poor’s, Fitch, Dominion Bond Rating Service (“DBRS”), and Kroll all rate the Company’s senior debt at an investment grade level, while Moody’s rates

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the Company’s senior debt as Ba1 (one notch below investment grade). In addition, all of the previously mentioned rating agencies, except Kroll, rate the Company’s subordinated debt as noninvestment grade.
The following schedule presents the Parent’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2013.
PARENT ONLY CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
2,014

 
$
902,697

 
$
1,217,835

Interest-bearing deposits
950,802

 
72

 
69

Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Held-to-maturity, at adjusted cost (approximate fair value of $33,467,
$31,422 and $27,830)
17,322

 
17,359

 
19,272

Available-for-sale, at fair value
343,648

 
675,895

 
551,056

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $0, $0 and $21

 

 
1,279

Other noninterest-bearing investments
33,319

 
37,154

 
43,076

Investments in subsidiaries:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial banks and bank holding company
6,861,445

 
6,700,315

 
6,709,707

Other operating companies
30,239

 
31,535

 
35,245

Nonoperating – ZMFU II, Inc. 1
44,637

 
44,511

 
43,776

Receivables from subsidiaries:
 
 
 
 
 
Other operating companies
10,060

 

 
5,000

Other assets
207,142

 
278,392

 
289,243

 
$
8,500,628

 
$
8,687,930

 
$
8,915,558

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
$
117,930

 
$
200,729

 
$
133,311

Subordinated debt to affiliated trusts
15,464

 
15,464

 
15,464

Long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
 
Due to affiliates
113

 
17

 
34

Due to others
1,667,031

 
2,007,157

 
1,906,417

Total liabilities
1,800,538

 
2,223,367

 
2,055,226

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
1,004,006

 
1,003,970

 
1,728,659

Common stock
4,192,136

 
4,179,024

 
4,167,828

Retained earnings
1,640,785

 
1,473,670

 
1,338,401

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(136,837
)
 
(192,101
)
 
(374,556
)
Total shareholders’ equity
6,700,090

 
6,464,563

 
6,860,332

 
$
8,500,628

 
$
8,687,930

 
$
8,915,558

1 ZMFU II, Inc. is a wholly-owned nonoperating subsidiary whose sole purpose is to hold a portfolio of municipal bonds, loans and leases.

During the first six months of 2014 and 2013, the Parent’s operating expenses included cash payments for interest of approximately $53 million and $69 million, respectively. Additionally, the Parent paid approximately $48 million and $59 million of dividends on preferred and common stock for the same periods.

At June 30, 2014, maturities of the Parent’s long-term senior and subordinated debt ranged from September 2014 to September 2028.

Subsidiary Bank Liquidity
The subsidiary banks’ primary source of funding is their core deposits, consisting of demand, savings and money market deposits, time deposits under $100,000, and foreign deposits. At June 30, 2014, these core deposits, excluding brokered deposits, in aggregate, constituted 97.1% of consolidated deposits, compared with 97.2% at

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March 31, 2014 and 97.1% at December 31, 2013. On a consolidated basis, the net loan to total deposit ratio was 86.8% at June 30, 2014 compared to 84.2% at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Total deposits decreased by $691 million to $45.7 billion at June 30, 2014 compared to $46.4 million at December 31, 2013, primarily due to a reduction of deposits from one large institutional customer. An affiliate bank chose not to bid to renew the deposit of a large institutional customer. The Company also experienced a reduction in foreign deposits as a result of closing some of its Cayman Islands operations. These foreign deposits were transferred to domestic savings and money market deposit accounts.

During the first six months of 2014, the subsidiary banks decreased their investment in interest-bearing deposits by $1.8 billion.

The FHLB system and Federal Reserve Banks have been and are a source of back-up liquidity, and from time to time, have been a significant source of funding for each of the Company’s subsidiary banks. Zions Bank, TCBW, and TCBO are members of the FHLB of Seattle. CB&T, NSB, and NBAZ are members of the FHLB of San Francisco. Vectra is a member of the FHLB of Topeka and Amegy Bank is a member of the FHLB of Dallas. The FHLB allows member banks to borrow against their eligible loans to satisfy liquidity and funding requirements. The subsidiary banks are required to invest in FHLB and Federal Reserve stock to maintain their borrowing capacity.

At June 30, 2014, the amount available for additional FHLB and Federal Reserve borrowings was approximately $17.8 billion. Loans with a carrying value of approximately $23.4 billion at June 30, 2014, $23.5 billion at March 31, 2014, and $23.0 billion at December 31, 2013, have been pledged at the Federal Reserve and various FHLBs as collateral for current and potential borrowings. The Company had approximately $22 million of long-term borrowings outstanding with the FHLB at June 30, 2014, which was a slight decrease from $23 million at December 31, 2013, and had no short-term FHLB or Federal Reserve borrowings outstanding, which also was unchanged from December 31, 2013. At June 30, 3014, the subsidiary bank’s total investment in Federal Reserve stock was approximately $104 million compared with $105 million at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The subsidiary banks’ total investment in Federal Reserve stock was approximately $120 million at June 30, 2014, compared with $119 million at March 31, 2014 and $121 million at December 31, 2013.

The Company’s investment activities can provide or use cash, depending on the asset-liability management posture taken. During the first six months of 2014, investment securities’ activities resulted in a net decrease in investment securities and a net $343 million increase in cash compared with a net $31 million decrease in cash for the first six months of 2013.

Maturing balances in our subsidiary banks’ loan portfolios also provide additional flexibility in managing cash flows. Lending activity for the first six months of 2014 resulted in a net cash outflow of $607 million compared to a net cash outflow of $589 million for the first six months of 2013.

As previously disclosed in “Maturities of Long-Term Debt During Remainder of 2014,” Amegy has a $75 million subordinated note due in September 2014.

A more comprehensive discussion of our liquidity management is contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Operational Risk Management
Operational risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings or capital arising from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, human errors or misconduct, or adverse external events. In its ongoing efforts to identify and manage operational risk, the Company has an Enterprise Risk Management department whose responsibility is to help employees, management and the Board to assess, understand, measure, monitor and manage risk in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite Framework. We have documented both controls and the Control Self Assessment

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related to financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991.

To manage and minimize its operational risk, the Company has in place transactional documentation requirements; systems and procedures to monitor transactions and positions; systems and procedures to detect and mitigate attempts to commit fraud, penetrate the Company’s systems or telecommunications, access customer data, and/or deny normal access to those systems to the Company’s legitimate customers; regulatory compliance reviews; and periodic reviews by the Company’s Internal Audit and Credit Examination departments. Reconciliation procedures have been established to ensure that data processing systems consistently and accurately capture critical data. Further, we maintain contingency plans and systems for operational support in the event of natural or other disasters. We also mitigate operational risk through the purchase of insurance, including errors and omissions and professional liability insurance.

Efforts are continually underway to improve the Company’s oversight of operational risk, including enhancement of risk and control self assessments and antifraud measures, which are reported to the Operational Risk Committee, the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and the Risk Oversight Committee of the Board. Late in 2013, the Company further improved operational risk management by creating and staffing the position of Director of Corporate Operational Risk, to better coordinate and oversee the Company’s operational risk management. The number and sophistication of attempts to disrupt or penetrate the Company’s critical systems, sometimes referred to as hacking, cyberfraud, cyberattacks, cyberterrorism, or other similar names, also continue to grow. On a daily basis, the Company, its customers, and other financial institutions are subject to a large number of such attempts. The Company has established systems and procedures to monitor, thwart or mitigate damage from such attempts, and usually these efforts have been successful. However, in some instances we, or our customers, have been victimized by cyberfraud (related losses to the Company have not been material), or some of our customers have been temporarily unable to routinely access our online systems as a result of, for example, distributed denial of service attacks.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
We believe that a strong capital position is vital to continued profitability and to promoting depositor and investor confidence.

Total shareholders’ equity increased by 3.6% from $6.5 billion at December 31, 2013 to $6.7 billion at June 30, 2014. The increase in total shareholders’ equity is primarily due to $220.8 million of net income and a $55.1 million improvement in net unrealized losses on investment securities recorded in AOCI, partially offset by $55.0 million of dividends recorded on preferred and common stock. The improvement in net unrealized losses on investment securities recorded during the first six months of 2014 was primarily the result of an increase in the fair value of investment securities, partially offset by the recognition in earnings of net fixed income securities gains on investment securities sold.

The Company has maintained its quarterly dividend on common stock at $0.04 per share since the second quarter of 2013, which was an increase of $0.03 per share from the $0.01 per share paid during the first quarter of 2013. The Company paid $14.9 million in dividends on common stock during the first six months of 2014 compared to $9.2 million during the first six months of 2013. During its July 2014 meeting, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per common share payable on August 28, 2014 to shareholders of record on August 21, 2014. The Company’s resubmitted Capital Plan, discussed subsequently, also included the continued payment of preferred and common dividends at the current rates.

The Company recorded preferred stock dividends of $40.1 million and $50.0 million for the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Preferred stock dividends recorded in the first six months of 2014 included an accrual of $7.0 million on preferred stock which will be paid in September 2014. The Company expects that preferred dividends recorded will be approximately $16 million per quarter through the remainder of 2014.

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Banking organizations are required by capital regulations to maintain adequate levels of capital as measured by several regulatory capital ratios. The following schedule shows the Company’s capital and performance ratios as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2013.
CAPITAL RATIOS
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible common equity ratio
8.60
%
 
8.02
 %
 
7.57
%
Tangible equity ratio
10.46
%
 
9.85
 %
 
10.78
%
Average equity to average assets (three months ended)
12.26
%
 
11.20
 %
 
12.11
%
Risk-based capital ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 common
10.45
%
 
10.18
 %
 
10.03
%
Tier 1 leverage
11.00
%
 
10.48
 %
 
11.75
%
Tier 1 risk-based
13.00
%
 
12.77
 %
 
14.30
%
Total risk-based
14.90
%
 
14.67
 %
 
15.94
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average common equity (three months ended)
7.30
%
 
(4.51
)%
 
4.35
%
Tangible return on average tangible common equity
(three months ended)
9.07
%
 
(5.45
)%
 
5.73
%
 

The Company’s Tier 1 common equity ratio declined by 11 basis points during the second quarter of 2014, primarily due to the cancellation of the total return swap on its collateralized debt obligation portfolio. At June 30, 2014, regulatory Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based capital were $6.0 billion and $6.8 billion, respectively, compared to $5.8 billion and $6.6 billion at December 31, 2013, and $6.3 billion and $7.1 billion at June 30, 2013, respectively.

A more comprehensive discussion of our capital management is contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Capital Plan and Stress Tests
The Company has an annual regulatory requirement to file a Capital Plan with the Federal Reserve based on the results of specified stress-testing and documented sound policies, processes, models, controls, and governance practices. The Capital Plan, which is reviewed by the Federal Reserve and is subject to its objection, governs all of the Company’s capital actions for five quarters. A more comprehensive discussion about our Capital Plan and Stress Tests is contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On July 25, 2014, the Federal Reserve announced that it has not objected to the Company’s 2014 resubmitted Capital Plan. The post-stress Tier 1 common ratio was computed under the resubmitted plan at 5.1%, which exceeded the minimum 5.0% requirement. The Company’s original 2014 Capital Plan did not meet this minimum requirement. The Company’s resubmitted Capital Plan included the issuance of $400 million of new common equity in the third quarter of 2014. However, the Company determined to increase this amount, and on July 28, 2014, the Company issued $525 million of common stock, which consisted of approximately 17.6 million shares at a price of $29.80 per share. Net of commissions and fees, this issuance added approximately $516 million to common stock in the third quarter of 2014. In addition, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the amount of common stock offered, or approximately $78.7 million of common stock. As of the date of this filing, the underwriters had not exercised this option. On a pro forma basis, following the completion of this common stock offering, the Company’s Tier 1 common equity ratio was approximately 11.6%.

The Company originally submitted its 2014 Capital Plan to the Federal Reserve on January 6, 2014. The Company subsequently notified the Federal Reserve of its intention to resubmit its Capital Plan to reflect the impact of the Interim Final Rule (“IFR”), which amended the Volcker Rule, and its decision to sell certain CDO securities to

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improve the Company’s risk profile. In February 2014, the Federal Reserve granted its approval for a resubmission. In March 2014, the Federal Reserve notified the Company that, based upon its original Capital Plan, the Company’s capital ratios would not have met certain minimum requirements of the Federal Reserve’s capital adequacy rules under results projected by the Federal Reserve using the hypothetical severely adverse economic stress scenario in the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (“DFAST”). The DFAST results were worse than those projected by the Company with regard to pretax, pre-provision net revenue, and also with regard to credit losses for some loan types. The Federal Reserve publishes only limited information about its DFAST models, so the Company is unable to determine with specificity the causes of the differences.

The Company resubmitted its 2014 Capital Plan and stress test on April 30, 2014 to the Federal Reserve. The IFR allows banking entities to retain investments in primarily bank trust preferred CDOs. The resubmitted plan incorporated the impact of this exemption, as well as the impact of the sales of CDO securities that occurred in the first quarter of 2014. These sales of $932 million par amount of CDO securities resulted in net gains of $26 million during the first quarter of 2014. The resubmission, per the capital planning rules, did not include the effects of the CDO paydowns that occurred during the first quarter of 2014; hence, the total change in the portfolio used in the stress test differs from the total change recorded under GAAP.

The Company has made and will continue to make significant improvements to its internal stress testing, risk management, and related processes to meet the standards of the CCAR process and is allocating significant resources to the successful implementation of these improvements.

Basel III
In 2013, the FRB, FDIC, and OCC issued final rules (the “Basel III Capital Rules”) establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations. The rules implement the Basel Committee’s December 2010 framework, commonly referred to as Basel III, for strengthening international capital standards as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Basel III Capital Rules substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions, including the Company, compared to the current U.S. risk-based capital rules. The Basel III Capital Rules are effective for the Company on January 1, 2015 (subject to phase-in periods for certain of their components).

The Basel III Capital Rules, among other things, (i) introduce a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”), (ii) specify that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting specified requirements, (iii) apply most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures to CET1 and not to the other components of capital, thus potentially requiring higher levels of CET1 in order to meet minimum ratios, and (iv) expand the scope of the deductions/adjustments from capital as compared to existing regulations.

Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the minimum capital ratios as of January 1, 2015 will be as follows:
4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets;
6.0% Tier 1 capital (i.e., CET1 plus Additional Tier 1) to risk-weighted assets;
8.0% Total capital (i.e., Tier 1 plus Tier 2) to risk-weighted assets; and
4.0% Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets as reported on consolidated financial statements (known as the “leverage ratio”).
When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules will also require the Company and its subsidiary banks to maintain a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer,” designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress, composed entirely of CET1, on top of the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios, effectively resulting in minimum ratios of (i) CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0%, (ii) Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.5%, and (iii) Total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 10.5%.


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The Basel III Capital Rules also prescribe a standardized approach for calculating risk-weighted assets that expands the risk-weighting categories from the current four Basel I-derived categories (0%, 20%, 50% and 100%) to a much larger and more risk-sensitive number of categories.

Under current capital standards, the effects of AOCI items included in capital are excluded for purposes of determining regulatory capital ratios. Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the effects of certain AOCI items are not excluded; however, “non-advanced approaches banking organizations,” including the Company and its subsidiary banks, may make a one-time permanent election as of January 1, 2015 to continue to exclude these items. The Company has not yet determined whether to make this election.

A more comprehensive discussion about Basel III Capital Rules and the impact upon the Company is contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on 10-K.

The Company believes that, as of June 30, 2014, the Company and its subsidiary banks would meet all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis if such requirements were currently effective including after giving effect to the deduction described above.

GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
1. Tier 1 common capital
Traditionally, the Federal Reserve and other banking regulators have assessed a bank’s capital adequacy based on Tier 1 capital, the calculation of which is codified in federal banking regulations. In 2013, the FRB published final rules establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations, including the new CET1 capital measure. The new capital rules are effective for the Company on January 1, 2015; however, some key regulatory changes to the calculation of this measure are phased in over several years. The CET1 capital ratio is the core capital component of the Basel III standards, and we believe that it increasingly is becoming a key ratio considered by regulators, investors, and analysts. There is a difference between this ratio calculated using Basel I definitions of Tier I common (“T1C”) capital and those definitions using Basel III rules. We present the calculation of key regulatory capital ratios, including T1C capital, using the governing definition at the end of each quarter, taking into account applicable phase-in rules.

T1C capital is often expressed as a percentage of risk-weighted assets. Under the current risk-based capital framework applicable to the Company, a bank’s balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of four broad “Basel I” risk categories for banks, like our subsidiary banks, that have not adopted the Basel II “Advanced Measurement Approach.” The aggregated dollar amount in each category is then multiplied by the risk weighting assigned to that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the four categories are added together and this sum is the risk-weighted assets total that, as adjusted, comprises the denominator of certain risk-based capital ratios. Tier 1 capital is then divided by this denominator (risk-weighted assets) to determine the Tier 1 capital ratio. Adjustments are made to Tier 1 capital to arrive at T1C capital. T1C capital is also divided by the risk-weighted assets to determine the T1C capital ratio. The amounts disclosed as risk-weighted assets are calculated consistent with banking regulatory requirements.

The following schedule provides a reconciliation of total shareholders’ equity (GAAP) to Tier 1 capital (regulatory) and to T1C capital (non-GAAP) using current U.S. regulatory treatment and not proposed Basel III calculations.

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TIER 1 COMMON CAPITAL (NON-GAAP)
(Amounts in millions)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)
$
6,700

 
$
6,465

 
$
6,860

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
137

 
192

 
375

Nonqualifying goodwill and intangibles
(1,045
)
 
(1,050
)
 
(1,057
)
Other regulatory adjustments
(1
)
 
(6
)
 
(2
)
Qualifying trust preferred securities
163

 
163

 
163

Tier 1 capital (regulatory)
5,954

 
5,764

 
6,339

Qualifying trust preferred securities
(163
)
 
(163
)
 
(163
)
Preferred stock
(1,004
)
 
(1,004
)
 
(1,729
)
Tier 1 common capital (non-GAAP)
$
4,787

 
$
4,597

 
$
4,447

 
 
 
 
 
 
Risk-weighted assets (regulatory)
$
45,787

 
$
45,146

 
$
44,327

Tier 1 common capital to risk-weighted assets (non-GAAP)
10.45
%
 
10.18
%
 
10.03
%

2. Tangible return on average tangible common equity
This Form 10-Q presents “tangible return on average tangible common equity” which excludes, net of tax, the amortization of core deposit and other intangibles and impairment loss on goodwill from net earnings applicable to common shareholders, and average goodwill and core deposit and other intangibles from average common equity.

The following schedule provides a reconciliation of net earnings applicable to common shareholders (GAAP) to net earnings applicable to common shareholders, excluding net of tax, the effects of amortization of core deposit and other intangibles and impairment loss on goodwill (non-GAAP), and average common equity (GAAP) to average tangible common equity (non-GAAP).

TANGIBLE RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY (NON-GAAP)
 
Three Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) applicable to common shareholders (GAAP)
$
104,490

 
$
(59,437
)
 
$
55,385

Adjustments, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of core deposit and other intangibles
1,735

 
2,046

 
2,391

Net earnings (loss) applicable to common shareholders, excluding the effects of the adjustments, net of tax (non-GAAP) (a)
$
106,225

 
$
(57,391
)

$
57,776

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average common equity (GAAP)
$
5,744,696

 
$
5,233,422

 
$
5,102,082

Average goodwill
(1,014,129
)
 
(1,014,129
)
 
(1,014,129
)
Average core deposit and other intangibles
(32,234
)
 
(38,137
)
 
(45,262
)
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (b)
$
4,698,333

 
$
4,181,156

 
$
4,042,691

 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of days in quarter (c)
91

 
92

 
91

Number of days in year (d)
365

 
365

 
365

 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible return on average tangible common equity
(non-GAAP) (a/b/c*d)
9.07
%
 
(5.45
)%
 
5.73
%
3. Total shareholders’ equity to tangible equity and tangible common equity
This Form 10-Q presents “tangible equity” and “tangible common equity” which excludes goodwill and core deposit and other intangibles for both measures and preferred stock for tangible common equity.

The following schedule provides a reconciliation of total shareholders’ equity (GAAP) to both tangible equity (non-GAAP) and tangible common equity (non-GAAP).

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TANGIBLE EQUITY (NON-GAAP) AND TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY (NON-GAAP)
(Amounts in millions)
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)
$
6,700

 
$
6,465

 
$
6,860

Goodwill
(1,014
)
 
(1,014
)
 
(1,014
)
Core deposit and other intangibles
(31
)
 
(36
)
 
(43
)
Tangible equity (non-GAAP) (a)
5,655

 
5,415

 
5,803

Preferred stock
(1,004
)
 
(1,004
)
 
(1,729
)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (b)
$
4,651

 
$
4,411

 
$
4,074

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets (GAAP)
$
55,111

 
$
56,031

 
$
54,905

Goodwill
(1,014
)
 
(1,014
)
 
(1,014
)
Core deposit and other intangibles
(31
)
 
(36
)
 
(43
)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP) (c)
$
54,066

 
$
54,981

 
$
53,848

 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible equity ratio (a/c)
10.46
%
 
9.85
%
 
10.78
%
Tangible common equity ratio (b/c)
8.60
%
 
8.02
%
 
7.57
%
For items 2 and 3, the identified adjustments to reconcile from the applicable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures are included where applicable in financial results or in the balance sheet presented in accordance with GAAP. We consider these adjustments to be relevant to ongoing operating results and financial position.

We believe that excluding the amounts associated with these adjustments to present the non-GAAP financial measures provides a meaningful base for period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons, which will assist regulators, investors, and analysts in analyzing the operating results or financial position of the Company and in predicting future performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management and the Board of Directors to assess the performance of the Company’s business or its financial position for evaluating bank reporting segment performance, for presentations of the Company’s performance to investors, and for other reasons as may be requested by investors and analysts. We further believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors and analysts to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as that applied by management and the Board of Directors.

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders to evaluate a company, they have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results as reported under GAAP.

ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest rate and market risks are among the most significant risks regularly undertaken by the Company, and they are closely monitored as previously discussed. A discussion regarding the Company’s management of interest rate and market risk is included in the section entitled “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management” in this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2014. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2014. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information contained in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
The Company believes there have been no material changes in the risk factors included in Zions Bancorporation’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following schedule summarizes the Company’s share repurchases for the second quarter of 2014:

SHARE REPURCHASES
Period
 
Total number
of shares
repurchased 1
 
Average
price paid
per share
 
Total number of shares
purchased as part of
publicly announced
plans or programs
 
Approximate dollar
value of shares that
may yet be purchased
under the plan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April
 
 
3,395

 
 
$
31.22

 
 

 
 
 
$

 
May
 
 
147,958

 
 
28.49

 
 

 
 
 

 
June
 
 
2,560

 
 
28.89

 
 

 
 
 

 
Second quarter
 
 
153,913

 
 
28.56

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
1 
Represents common shares acquired from employees in connection with the Company’s stock compensation plan. Shares were acquired from employees to pay for their payroll taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units under the “withholding shares” provision of an employee share-based compensation plan.


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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
a)Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
 
 
3.1
 
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Zions Bancorporation dated July 8, 2014, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form 8-K/A filed on July 18, 2014.
*
 
 
 
 
3.2
 
Restated Bylaws of Zions Bancorporation dated November 8, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 of Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
*
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer required by Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
 
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer required by Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
 
 
 
 
 
32
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Sections 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith).
 
 
 
 
 
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Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 20, 2013, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith).
 
* Incorporated by reference


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

    
 
ZIONS BANCORPORATION
 
/s/ Harris H. Simmons
Harris H. Simmons, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
 
/s/ Doyle L. Arnold
Doyle L. Arnold, Vice Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 7, 2014

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