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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

þ	Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 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: 000-51904

 

 

HOME BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Arkansas		71-0682831
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
719 Harkrider, Suite 100, Conway, Arkansas		72032
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(501) 328-4770

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

 

 

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  þ    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  þ    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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer		þ		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  þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock Issued and Outstanding: 67,530,400 shares as of October 31, 2014.

 

 

 

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HOME BANCSHARES, INC.   FORM 10-Q   September 30, 2014   INDEX
				Page No.
Part I:		Financial Information
Item 1:		Financial Statements
		Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2014  (Unaudited) and December 31, 2013			4
		Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) – Three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013			5
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) – Three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013			6
		Consolidated Statements Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) – Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013			6
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) – Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013			7
		Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)			8-43
		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm			44
Item 2:		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			45-85
Item 3:		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			86-88
Item 4:		Controls and Procedures			89
Part II:		Other Information
Item 1:		Legal Proceedings			89
Item 1A:		Risk Factors			89
Item 2:		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			89
Item 3:		Defaults Upon Senior Securities			89
Item 4:		Mine Safety Disclosures			89
Item 5:		Other Information			90
Item 6:		Exhibits			90
Signatures					91

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of our statements contained in this document, including matters discussed under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and include statements about the competitiveness of the banking industry, potential regulatory obligations, our entrance and expansion into other markets, including through potential acquisitions, our other business strategies and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. When we use words like “may,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “continue,” “expect,” “project,” “predict,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions, you should consider them as identifying forward-looking statements, although we may use other phrasing. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on our beliefs and assumptions, and on the information available to us at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

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the effects of future economic conditions, including inflation or a decrease in commercial real estate and residential housing values;

 

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governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative and regulatory changes;

 

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the impact of the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory reform act and regulations issued thereunder;

 

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the risks of changes in interest rates or the level and composition of deposits, loan demand and the values of loan collateral, securities and interest sensitive assets and liabilities;

 

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the effects of terrorism and efforts to combat it;

 

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credit risks;

 

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the effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds and other financial institutions operating in our market area and elsewhere, including institutions operating regionally, nationally and internationally, together with competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone and the Internet;

 

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the effect of any mergers, acquisitions or other transactions to which we or our subsidiaries may from time to time be a party, including our ability to successfully integrate any businesses that we acquire;

 

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the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of our allowance for loan losses; and

 

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the failure of assumptions underlying the estimates of the fair values for our covered assets, FDIC indemnification asset and FDIC claims receivable.

All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Note. Our actual results may differ significantly from those we discuss in these forward-looking statements. For other factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from estimates and projections contained in these forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2014.

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1:

Financial Statements

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In thousands, except share data)		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks		$	109,067			$	104,005
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks			28,416				61,529
Cash and cash equivalents			137,483				165,534
Federal funds sold			44,275				4,275
Investment securities – available-for-sale			1,067,617				1,175,484
Investment securities – held-to-maturity			296,036				114,621
Loans receivable not covered by loss share			4,583,015				4,194,437
Loans receivable covered by FDIC loss share			250,970				282,516
Allowance for loan losses			(52,844	)			(43,815	)
Loans receivable, net			4,781,141				4,433,138
Bank premises and equipment, net			211,726				197,224
Foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share			19,367				29,869
Foreclosed assets held for sale covered by FDIC loss share			13,513				20,999
FDIC indemnification asset			42,104				89,611
Cash value of life insurance			70,913				63,501
Accrued interest receivable			23,366				22,944
Deferred tax asset, net			68,070				89,412
Goodwill			313,320				301,736
Core deposit and other intangibles			21,004				22,298
Other assets			86,436				81,215
Total assets		$	7,196,371			$	6,811,861
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits:
Demand and non-interest-bearing		$	1,170,441			$	991,161
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts			2,830,829				2,792,423
Time deposits			1,276,001				1,609,462
Total deposits			5,277,271				5,393,046
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			160,895				160,984
FHLB borrowed funds			713,553				350,661
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities			25,145				5,389
Subordinated debentures			60,826				60,826
Total liabilities			6,237,690				5,970,906
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01; shares authorized 100,000,000 in 2014 and 2013; shares issued and outstanding 66,483,123 in 2014 and 65,081,853 in 2013			665				651
Capital surplus			749,573				708,058
Retained earnings			203,107				136,386
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			5,336				(4,140	)
Total stockholders’ equity			958,681				840,955
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	7,196,371			$	6,811,861

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Loans		$	75,917			$	45,003			$	226,334			$	133,198
Investment securities
Taxable			4,905				2,645				14,137				7,538
Tax-exempt			2,552				1,507				7,248				4,455
Deposits – other banks			20				19				73				203
Federal funds sold			7				2				35				15
Total interest income			83,401				49,176				247,827				145,409
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits			3,243				1,810				9,722				6,424
Federal funds purchased			2				3				2				3
FHLB borrowed funds			1,035				910				2,933				2,926
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			186				87				536				253
Subordinated debentures			330				16				986				263
Total interest expense			4,796				2,826				14,179				9,869
Net interest income			78,605				46,350				233,648				135,540
Provision for loan losses			4,241				—				17,294				850
Net interest income after provision for loan losses			74,364				46,350				216,354				134,690
Non-interest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts			6,275				4,072				18,379				11,869
Other service charges and fees			5,977				3,671				17,641				10,587
Trust fees			306				15				1,065				51
Mortgage lending income			1,901				1,527				5,215				4,518
Insurance commissions			984				519				3,334				1,642
Income from title services			59				156				162				401
Increase in cash value of life insurance			322				203				891				601
Dividends from FHLB, FRB, Bankers’ bank & other			389				179				1,206				755
Gain on sale of SBA loans			183				79				183				135
Gain (loss) on sale of premises and equipment, net			(35	)			303				419				712
Gain (loss) on OREO, net			529				777				1,927				1,304
Gain (loss) on securities, net			—				—				—				111
FDIC indemnification accretion/(amortization), net			(6,947	)			(3,177	)			(18,313	)			(7,452	)
Other income			888				994				2,442				2,914
Total non-interest income			10,831				9,318				34,551				28,148
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits			19,368				12,981				57,114				38,890
Occupancy and equipment			6,234				4,010				18,711				11,498
Data processing expense			1,801				1,114				5,387				3,855
Other operating expenses			15,414				8,610				39,582				24,190
Total non-interest expense			42,817				26,715				120,794				78,433
Income before income taxes			42,378				28,953				130,111				84,405
Income tax expense			15,007				10,590				46,974				30,835
Net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
Basic earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.27			$	0.96
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.26			$	0.95

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Unaudited)
Net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities			1,071				(5,505	)			15,594				(21,882	)
Less: reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in income			—				—				—				(111	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax effect			1,071				(5,505	)			15,594				(21,993	)
Tax effect			(421	)			2,160				(6,118	)			8,628
Other comprehensive income (loss)			650				(3,345	)			9,476				(13,365	)
Comprehensive income		$	28,021			$	15,018			$	92,613			$	40,205

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

 

(In thousands, except share data)		Common Stock				Capital Surplus				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Total
Balance at January 1, 2013		$	281			$	416,354			$	86,837			$	12,001			$	515,473
Comprehensive income:
Net income			—				—				53,570				—				53,570
Other comprehensive income (loss)			—				—				—				(13,365	)			(13,365	)
Net issuance of 46,225 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options			1				275				—				—				276
2-for-1 stock split during June 2013			281				(281	)			—				—				—
Tax benefit from stock options exercised			—				339				—				—				339
Share-based compensation			—				940				—				—				940
Cash dividends – Common Stock, $0.215 per share			—				—				(12,091	)			—				(12,091	)
Balances at September 30, 2013 (unaudited)			563				417,627				128,316				(1,364	)			545,142
Comprehensive income:
Net income			—				—				12,950				—				12,950
Other comprehensive income (loss)			—				—				—				(2,776	)			(2,776	)
Net issuance of 39,976 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options			—				155				—				—				155
Issuance of 8,763,930 shares of common stock from acquisition of Liberty, net of issuance costs of approximately $577			88				289,421				—				—				289,509
Tax benefit from stock options exercised			—				497				—				—				497
Share-based compensation			—				358				—				—				358
Cash dividends – Common Stock, $0.075 per share			—				—				(4,880	)			—				(4,880	)
Balances at December 31, 2013			651				708,058				136,386				(4,140	)			840,955
Comprehensive income:
Net income			—				—				83,137				—				83,137
Other comprehensive income (loss)			—				—				—				9,476				9,476
Net issuance of 43,698 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options			1				207				—				—				208
Issuance of 1,316,072 shares of common stock from acquisition of Traditions, net of issuance costs of approximately $215			13				39,254				—				—				39,267
Disgorgement of profits			—				25				—				—				25
Tax benefit from stock options exercised			—				410				—				—				410
Share-based compensation			—				1,619				—				—				1,619
Cash dividends – Common Stock, $0.25 per share			—				—				(16,416	)			—				(16,416	)
Balances at September 30, 2014 (unaudited)		$	665			$	749,573			$	203,107			$	5,336			$	958,681

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013
		(Unaudited)
Operating Activities
Net income		$	83,137			$	53,570
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation			7,492				4,908
Amortization/(accretion)			25,647				(732	)
Share-based compensation			1,619				940
Tax benefits from stock options exercised			(410	)			(339	)
(Gain) loss on assets			(2,529	)			(2,588	)
Provision for loan losses			17,294				850
Deferred income tax effect			15,752				9,581
Increase in cash value of life insurance			(891	)			(601	)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale			(169,905	)			(167,903	)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale			163,228				162,917
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable			289				2,030
Indemnification and other assets			26,959				54,427
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities			19,166				5,381
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			186,848				122,441
Investing Activities
Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold			(39,730	)			6,448
Net (increase) decrease in loans, excluding loans acquired			(131,200	)			6,868
Purchases of investment securities – available-for-sale			(79,543	)			(299,305	)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities – available-for-sale			212,629				159,613
Proceeds from sale of investment securities – available-for-sale			—				167
Purchases of investment securities – held-to-maturity			(194,240	)			(9,536	)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities – held-to-maturity			12,194				—
Proceeds from foreclosed assets held for sale			34,307				27,352
Proceeds from sale of SBA loans			—				2,085
Purchases of premises and equipment, net			(3,680	)			(9,950	)
Death benefits received			—				540
Net cash proceeds (paid) received – market acquisitions			13,315				—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(175,948	)			(115,718	)
Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in deposits, excluding deposits acquired			(383,123	)			(234,634	)
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase			(89	)			5,029
Net increase (decrease) in FHLB borrowed funds			360,249				139,844
Retirement of subordinated debentures			—				(25,000	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options			208				276
Disgorgement of profits			25				—
Common stock issuance costs – market acquisitions			(215	)			—
Tax benefits from stock options exercised			410				339
Dividends paid on common stock			(16,416	)			(12,091	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(38,951	)			(126,237	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			(28,051	)			(119,514	)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year			165,534				231,855
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period		$	137,483			$	112,341

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Home BancShares, Inc.

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

Home BancShares, Inc. (the “Company” or “HBI”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Conway, Arkansas. The Company is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its wholly owned community bank subsidiary – Centennial Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank has locations in Arkansas, Florida and South Alabama. The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Company also is subject to the regulation of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

A summary of the significant accounting policies of the Company follows:

Operating Segments

Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Bank is the only significant subsidiary upon which management makes decisions regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Each of the branches of the Bank provide a group of similar community banking services, including such products and services as commercial, real estate and consumer loans, time deposits, checking and savings accounts. The individual bank branches have similar operating and economic characteristics. While the chief decision maker monitors the revenue streams of the various products, services and branch locations, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the community banking services and branch locations are considered by management to be aggregated into one reportable operating segment, community banking.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of investment securities, the valuation of foreclosed assets, the valuations of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, covered loans and the related indemnification asset. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HBI and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Various items within the accompanying consolidated financial statements for previous years have been reclassified to provide more comparative information. These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings or stockholders’ equity.

 

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Interim financial information

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared in condensed format, and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.

The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for each respective period presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other quarter or for the full year. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average shares and all potential dilutive shares outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the following periods:

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
Average shares outstanding			66,223				56,256				65,499				56,238
Effect of common stock options			393				364				390				339
Average diluted shares outstanding			66,616				56,620				65,889				56,577
Basic earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.27			$	0.96
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.26			$	0.95

2. Business Combinations

Acquisition Florida Traditions Bank

On July 17, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Florida Traditions Bank (“Traditions”) pursuant to a previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby Traditions merged with and into Centennial Bank (“Centennial”). Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 25, 2014, by and among HBI, Centennial, and Traditions, HBI issued 1,316,072 shares of its common stock valued at approximately $39.5 million as of July 17, 2014, in exchange for all outstanding shares of Traditions common stock.

Prior to the acquisition, Traditions operated eight banking locations in Central Florida, including its main office in Dade City, Florida. As of acquisition date, Traditions had $297.6 million in total assets, $241.6 million in loans after $8.5 million of loan discounts, and $267.3 million in deposits.

The transaction was accretive to the Company’s book value per common share and tangible book value per common share by $0.31 per share and $0.21 per share, respectively.

 

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The Company has determined that the acquisition of the net assets of Traditions constitutes a business combination as defined by the FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are presented at their fair values as required. Fair values were determined based on the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements. In many cases, the determination of these fair values required management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. The following schedule is a breakdown of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

 

		Florida Traditions Bank
		Acquired from Traditions				Fair Value Adjustments				As Recorded by HBI
		(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks		$	5,169			$	(5	)		$	5,164
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks			8,151				—				8,151
Federal funds sold			270				—				270
Investment securities			12,942				(81	)			12,861
Loans not covered by loss share			250,129				(8,500	)			241,629
Allowance for loan losses			(4,532	)			4,532				—
Total loans receivable			245,597				(3,968	)			241,629
Bank premises and equipment, net			15,791				2,104				17,895
Foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share			100				—				100
Cash value of life insurance			6,535				—				6,535
Accrued interest receivable			711				—				711
Deferred tax asset			1,206				(678	)			528
Goodwill			—				11,584				11,584
Core deposit intangible			—				2,173				2,173
Other assets			1,157				1,715				2,872
Total assets acquired		$	297,629			$	12,844			$	310,473
Liabilities
Deposits
Demand and non-interest-bearing		$	50,503			$	—			$	50,503
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts			147,814				—				147,814
Time deposits			69,031				—				69,031
Total deposits			267,348				—				267,348
FHLB borrowed funds			2,643				—				2,643
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities			1,155				(155	)			1,000
Total liabilities assumed			271,146				(155	)			270,991
Equity
Common stock			26				(13	)			13
Capital surplus			25,799				13,670				39,469
Retained earnings			632				(632	)			—
Accumulated other comprehensive income			26				(26	)			—
Total equity assumed			26,483				12,999				39,482
Total liabilities and equity assumed		$	297,629			$	12,844			$	310,473

The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities presented above:

Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with other banks and federal funds sold – The carrying amount of these assets is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets. The $5,000 adjustment is the cash settlement paid to Traditions shareholders for cash-in-lieu of fractional shares.

 

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Investment securities – Investment securities were acquired from Traditions with an $81,000 adjustment to market value based upon quoted market prices.

Loans – Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity concerns.

The Company evaluated all of the loans purchased in conjunction with the acquisition in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 310-20, Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. None of the loans evaluated were considered purchased credit impaired loans with in the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. As a result, the fair value discount is being accreted into interest income over the weighted average life of the loans using a constant yield method.

Bank premises and equipment – Bank premises and equipment were acquired from Traditions with a $2.1 million adjustment to market value. This represents the difference between current appraisal completed in connection with the acquisition and book value acquired.

Foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share – These assets are presented at the estimated fair values that management expects to receive when the properties are sold, net of related costs of disposal.

Cash value of life insurance – Cash value of life insurance was acquired from Traditions at market value.

Accrued interest receivable – Accrued interest receivable was acquired from Traditions at market value.

Deferred tax asset – The current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the differences in the carrying values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the cost basis for federal income tax purposes, at the Company’s statutory federal and state income tax rate of 39.225%.

Goodwill – The consideration paid as a result of the acquisition exceeded the fair value of the assets acquired; therefore, the Company recorded $11.6 million of goodwill.

Core deposit intangible – This intangible asset represents the value of the relationships that Traditions had with its deposit customers. The fair value of this intangible asset was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that gave appropriate consideration to expected customer attrition rates, cost of the deposit base, and the net maintenance cost attributable to customer deposits. The Company recorded $2.2 million of core deposit intangible.

Deposits – The fair values used for the demand and savings deposits that comprise the transaction accounts acquired, by definition equal the amount payable on demand at the acquisition date. No fair value adjustment was applied for time deposits because the weighted average interest rate of Traditions’ certificates of deposits were at the market rates of similar funding at the time of acquisition.

FHLB borrowed funds – The fair value of FHLB borrowed funds is estimated based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for borrowings with similar terms and maturities.

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities – The fair value used represents the adjustment of certain estimated liabilities from Traditions.

The purchase price allocation and certain fair value measurements remain preliminary due to the timing of the acquisition. We will continue to review the estimated fair values of loans, deposits, property and equipment, intangible assets, and other assets and liabilities, and to evaluate the assumed tax positions and contingencies.

 

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The Company’s operating results for the period ended September 30, 2014, include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities subsequent to the acquisition date. Due to the fair value adjustments recorded and the fact Traditions total assets acquired are less than 5% of total assets as of September 30, 2014 excluding Traditions as recorded by HBI as of acquisition date, historical results are not believed to be material to the Company’s results, and thus no pro-forma information is presented.

Acquisition Liberty Bancshares, Inc.

On October 24, 2013, Home BancShares, Inc. acquired Liberty Bancshares, Inc. (“Liberty”), parent company of Liberty Bank of Arkansas (“Liberty Bank”). HBI issued 8,763,930 shares of its common stock valued at approximately $290.1 million as of October 23, 2013, plus $30.0 million in cash in exchange for all outstanding shares of Liberty common stock. Additionally, the Company also repurchased all of Liberty’s SBLF preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury in connection with the closing.

Prior to the acquisition, Liberty Bank operated 46 banking offices located in northeast Arkansas, north central Arkansas and northwest Arkansas. Including the effects of the purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired approximately $2.82 billion in assets, approximately $1.73 billion in loans including loan discounts and approximately $2.13 billion of deposits. The merger significantly increased the Company’s deposit market share in Arkansas.

See Note 2 “Business Combinations” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for an additional discussion of the acquisition of Liberty.

3. Investment Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities that are classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are as follows:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Available-for-Sale
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized (Losses)				Estimated Fair Value
		(In thousands)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises		$	342,131			$	1,921			$	(635	)		$	343,417
Mortgage-backed securities			493,996				3,567				(2,357	)			495,206
State and political subdivisions			170,678				6,369				(346	)			176,701
Other securities			52,031				640				(378	)			52,293
Total		$	1,058,836			$	12,497			$	(3,716	)		$	1,067,617

 

		Held-to-Maturity
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized (Losses)				Estimated Fair Value
		(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities		$	117,850			$	232			$	(225	)		$	117,857
State and political subdivisions			178,186				4,098				(118	)			182,166
Total		$	296,036			$	4,330			$	(343	)		$	300,023

 

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		December 31, 2013
		Available-for-Sale
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized (Losses)				Estimated Fair Value
		(In thousands)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises		$	467,535			$	1,330			$	(5,324	)		$	463,541
Mortgage-backed securities			462,510				3,343				(4,265	)			461,588
State and political subdivisions			196,472				3,085				(4,045	)			195,512
Other securities			55,780				216				(1,153	)			54,843
Total		$	1,182,297			$	7,974			$	(14,787	)		$	1,175,484

 

		Held-to-Maturity
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized (Losses)				Estimated Fair Value
		(In thousands)
State and political subdivisions		$	114,621			$	361			$	(1,081	)		$	113,901
Total		$	114,621			$	361			$	(1,081	)		$	113,901

Assets, principally investment securities, having a carrying value of approximately $1.14 billion and $1.13 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Also, investment securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements totaled approximately $160.9 million and $161.0 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at September 30, 2014, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

		Available-for-Sale								Held-to-Maturity
		Amortized				Estimated				Amortized				Estimated
		Cost				Fair Value				Cost				Fair Value
		(In thousands)
Due in one year or less		$	307,892			$	309,364			$	63,466			$	64,341
Due after one year through five years			595,946				600,534				142,024				144,203
Due after five years through ten years			133,306				135,305				57,500				58,407
Due after ten years			21,692				22,414				33,046				33,072
Total		$	1,058,836			$	1,067,617			$	296,036			$	300,023

For purposes of the maturity tables, mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been allocated over maturity groupings based on anticipated maturities. The mortgage-backed securities may mature earlier than their weighted-average contractual maturities because of principal prepayments.

During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, no available-for-sale securities were sold.

During the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, no available-for-sale securities were sold. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, $167,000 in available-for-sale securities were sold. The gross realized gains on these sales totaled approximately $111,000. The income tax expense/benefit to net security gains and losses was 39.225% of the gross amounts.

 

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The Company evaluates all securities quarterly to determine if any unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary. In completing these evaluations the Company follows the requirements of FASB ASC 320, Investments—Debt and Equity Securities. Certain investment securities are valued less than their historical cost. These declines are primarily the result of the rate for these investments yielding less than current market rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. The Company does not intend to sell or believe it will be required to sell these investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, no securities were deemed to have other-than-temporary impairment besides securities for which impairment was taken in prior periods.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had approximately $2.6 million in unrealized losses, which have been in continuous loss positions for more than twelve months. Excluding impairment write downs taken in prior periods, the Company’s assessments indicated that the cause of the market depreciation was primarily the change in interest rates and not the issuer’s financial condition, or downgrades by rating agencies. In addition, approximately 81.8% of the Company’s investment portfolio matures in five years or less. As a result, the Company has the ability and intent to hold such securities until maturity.

The following shows gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of investment securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual investment securities have been in a continuous loss position as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or More								Total
		Fair Value				Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
		(In thousands)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises		$	25,839			$	(70	)		$	27,305			$	(565	)		$	53,144			$	(635	)
Mortgage-backed securities			245,228				(1,276	)			75,480				(1,306	)			320,708				(2,582	)
State and political subdivisions			12,613				(121	)			19,155				(343	)			31,768				(464	)
Other securities			—				—				14,228				(378	)			14,228				(378	)
Total		$	283,680			$	(1,467	)		$	136,168			$	(2,592	)		$	419,848			$	(4,059	)

 

		December 31, 2013
		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or More								Total
		Fair				Unrealized				Fair				Unrealized				Fair				Unrealized
		Value				Losses				Value				Losses				Value				Losses
		(In thousands)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises		$	312,674			$	(5,205	)		$	6,529			$	(119	)		$	319,203			$	(5,324	)
Mortgage-backed securities			267,105				(3,968	)			11,749				(297	)			278,854				(4,265	)
State and political subdivisions			130,718				(4,831	)			4,042				(295	)			134,760				(5,126	)
Other securities			36,125				(1,153	)			—				—				36,125				(1,153	)
Total		$	746,622			$	(15,157	)		$	22,320			$	(711	)		$	768,942			$	(15,868	)

 

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Income earned on securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, is as follows:

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(In thousands)
Taxable:
Available-for-sale		$	4,295			$	2,644			$	13,214			$	7,537
Held-to-maturity			610				1				923				1
Non-taxable:
Available-for-sale			1,391				1,479				4,330				4,427
Held-to-maturity			1,161				28				2,918				28
Total		$	7,457			$	4,152			$	21,385			$	11,993

4. Loans Receivable Not Covered by Loss Share

The various categories of loans not covered by loss share are summarized as follows:

 

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	1,918,827			$	1,739,668
Construction/land development			660,107				562,667
Agricultural			78,243				81,618
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			935,547				913,332
Multifamily residential			251,726				213,232
Total real estate			3,844,450				3,510,517
Consumer			57,821				69,570
Commercial and industrial			547,706				511,421
Agricultural			64,875				37,129
Other			68,163				65,800
Loans receivable not covered by loss share		$	4,583,015			$	4,194,437

During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold $1.3 million of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans, which resulted in a gain of approximately $183,000.

During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold $1.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans, which resulted in a gain of approximately $79,000 and $135,000, respectively.

Mortgage loans held for sale of approximately $37.2 million and $30.5 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are included in residential 1-4 family loans. Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using an aggregate basis. Gains and losses resulting from sales of mortgage loans are recognized when the respective loans are sold to investors. Gains and losses are determined by the difference between the selling price and the carrying amount of the loans sold, net of discounts collected or paid. The Company obtains forward commitments to sell mortgage loans to reduce market risk on mortgage loans in the process of origination and mortgage loans held for sale. The forward commitments acquired by the Company for mortgage loans in process of origination are not mandatory forward commitments. These commitments are structured on a best efforts basis; therefore, the Company is not required to substitute another loan or to buy back the commitment if the original loan does not fund. Typically, the Company delivers the mortgage loans within a few days after the loans are funded. These commitments are derivative instruments and their fair values at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were not material.

 

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5. Loans Receivable Covered by FDIC Loss Share

The Company evaluated loans purchased in conjunction with the acquisitions under purchase and assumption agreements with the FDIC for impairment in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 310-30. Purchased covered loans are considered impaired if there is evidence of credit deterioration since origination and if it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected.

The following table reflects the carrying value of all purchased FDIC covered impaired loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for the Company:

 

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	99,518			$	117,164
Construction/land development			42,713				48,388
Agricultural			1,039				1,232
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			90,088				98,403
Multifamily residential			8,263				10,378
Total real estate			241,621				275,565
Consumer			22				20
Commercial and industrial			8,295				5,852
Other			1,032				1,079
Loans receivable covered by FDIC loss share		$	250,970			$	282,516

The acquired loans were grouped into pools based on common risk characteristics and were recorded at their estimated fair values, which incorporated estimated credit losses at the acquisition dates. These loan pools are systematically reviewed by the Company to determine material changes in cash flow estimates from those identified at the time of the acquisition. Techniques used in determining risk of loss are similar to the Centennial Bank non-covered loan portfolio, with most focus being placed on those loan pools which include the larger loan relationships and those loan pools which exhibit higher risk characteristics. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $29.0 million and $35.8 million, respectively, were accruing loans past due 90 days or more.

 

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6. Allowance for Loan Losses, Credit Quality and Other

The following table presents a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the non-covered and covered loan portfolios for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:

 

		For Loans Not Covered by Loss Share				For Loans Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	39,022			$	4,793			$	43,815
Loans charged off			(7,494	)			(1,914	)			(9,408	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			1,873				389				2,262
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(5,621	)			(1,525	)			(7,146	)
Provision for loan losses for non-covered loans			17,294				—				17,294
Provision for loan losses forecasted outside of loss share			—				280				280
Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			—				(1,399	)			(1,399	)
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			—				1,119				1,119
Net provision for loan losses for covered loans			—				—				—
Increase in FDIC indemnification asset			—				(1,119	)			(1,119	)
Balance, September 30		$	50,695			$	2,149			$	52,844

Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality for Non-Covered Loans

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses for the non-covered loan portfolio for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans not covered by loss share based on portfolio segment by impairment method as of September 30, 2014. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one type of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories. Additionally, the Company’s discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired was $148.2 million, $174.6 million and $77.4 million at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

During the third quarter 2014 quarterly impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the purchased credit impaired loans, the Company established two non-loss sharing pools evaluated from our Premier Bank acquisition during 2012 had experienced material projected credit deterioration and one non-covered loan pool evaluated from our Liberty acquisition during 2013 had experience a material projected credit improvement. As a result, the Company recorded a $2.9 million provision for loan losses to the allowance for loan losses related to the purchased credit impaired loans during the period ended September 30, 2014 and is recognizing $4.7 million of additional yield over the weighted average life of the loans.

 

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		Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	6,657			$	19,570			$	10,016			$	3,714			$	3,864			$	4,427			$	48,248
Loans charged off			(386	)			(480	)			(562	)			(416	)			(700	)			—				(2,544	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			23				9				332				190				196				—				750
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(363	)			(471	)			(230	)			(226	)			(504	)			—				(1,794	)
Provision for loan losses			236				(800	)			2,603				(137	)			1,955				384				4,241
Balance, September 30		$	6,530			$	18,299			$	12,389			$	3,351			$	5,315			$	4,811			$	50,695
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	6,282			$	15,100			$	8,889			$	1,933			$	2,563			$	4,255			$	39,022
Loans charged off			(553	)			(1,148	)			(2,045	)			(1,600	)			(2,148	)			—				(7,494	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			68				230				385				255				935				—				1,873
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(485	)			(918	)			(1,660	)			(1,345	)			(1,213	)			—				(5,621	)
Provision for loan losses			733				4,117				5,160				2,763				3,965				556				17,294
Balance, September 30		$	6,530			$	18,299			$	12,389			$	3,351			$	5,315			$	4,811			$	50,695

 

		As of September 30, 2014
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	2,076			$	7,487			$	3,419			$	9			$	—			$	—			$	12,991
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			4,394				8,435				8,842				2,981				5,315				4,811				34,778
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, September 30			6,470				15,922				12,261				2,990				5,315				4,811				47,769
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			60				2,377				128				361				—				—				2,926
Balance, September 30		$	6,530			$	18,299			$	12,389			$	3,351			$	5,315			$	4,811			$	50,695
Loans receivable:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	24,540			$	54,385			$	22,935			$	4,084			$	300			$	—			$	106,244
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			609,691				1,823,217				1,098,476				528,217				187,861				—				4,247,462
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, September 30			634,231				1,877,602				1,121,411				532,301				188,161				—				4,353,706
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			25,876				119,468				65,862				15,405				2,698				—				229,309
Balance, September 30		$	660,107			$	1,997,070			$	1,187,273			$	547,706			$	190,859			$	—			$	4,583,015

 

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The following tables present the balances in the allowance for loan losses for the non-covered loan portfolio for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2013, and the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans not covered by loss share based on portfolio segment by impairment method as of December 31, 2013. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one type of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.

 

		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	5,816			$	19,974			$	13,813			$	3,870			$	1,288			$	409			$	45,170
Loans charged off			(560	)			(3,844	)			(5,004	)			(619	)			(1,753	)			—				(11,780	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			19				2,052				852				49				530				—				3,502
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(541	)			(1,792	)			(4,152	)			(570	)			(1,223	)			—				(8,278	)
Provision for loan losses			1,200				(1,424	)			(1,598	)			(1,110	)			986				2,696				750
Balance, September 30			6,475				16,758				8,063				2,190				1,051				3,105				37,642
Loans charged off			(438	)			(210	)			(1,304	)			82				(547	)			—				(2,417	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			15				19				130				23				171				—				358
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(423	)			(191	)			(1,174	)			105				(376	)			—				(2,059	)
Provision for loan losses			230				(1,467	)			2,000				(362	)			1,888				1,150				3,439
Balance, December 31		$	6,282			$	15,100			$	8,889			$	1,933			$	2,563			$	4,255			$	39,022

 

		As of December 31, 2013
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	3,826			$	8,359			$	2,347			$	5			$	—			$	—			$	14,537
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			2,456				6,741				6,542				1,928				2,563				4,255				24,485
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, December 31			6,282				15,100				8,889				1,933				2,563				4,255				39,022
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Balance, December 31		$	6,282			$	15,100			$	8,889			$	1,933			$	2,563			$	4,255			$	39,022
Loans receivable:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	32,560			$	76,559			$	20,112			$	5,563			$	223			$	—			$	135,017
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			500,279				1,592,343				1,027,093				484,036				164,224				—				3,767,975
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, December 31			532,839				1,668,902				1,047,205				489,599				164,447				—				3,902,992
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			29,828				152,384				79,359				21,822				8,052				—				291,445
Balance, December 31		$	562,667			$	1,821,286			$	1,126,564			$	511,421			$	172,499			$	—			$	4,194,437

 

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The following is an aging analysis for the non-covered loan portfolio as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Loans Past Due 30-59 Days				Loans Past Due 60-89 Days				Loans Past Due 90 Days or More				Total Past Due				Current Loans				Total Loans Receivable				Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	418			$	2,604			$	14,059			$	17,081			$	1,901,746			$	1,918,827			$	6,720
Construction/land development			453				454				4,745				5,652				654,455				660,107				3,174
Agricultural			—				—				34				34				78,209				78,243				34
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			4,258				3,391				16,037				23,686				911,861				935,547				4,181
Multifamily residential			223				20				1,904				2,147				249,579				251,726				1,904
Total real estate			5,352				6,469				36,779				48,600				3,795,850				3,844,450				16,013
Consumer			457				77				300				834				56,987				57,821				50
Commercial and industrial			754				600				3,762				5,116				542,590				547,706				2,581
Agricultural and other			830				89				184				1,103				131,935				133,038				—
Total		$	7,393			$	7,235			$	41,025			$	55,653			$	4,527,362			$	4,583,015			$	18,644

 

		December 31, 2013
		Loans Past Due 30-59 Days				Loans Past Due 60-89 Days				Loans Past Due 90 Days or More				Total Past Due				Current Loans				Total Loans Receivable				Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	4,849			$	2,275			$	13,007			$	20,131			$	1,719,537			$	1,739,668			$	7,914
Construction/land development			2,206				352				5,959				8,517				554,150				562,667				4,879
Agricultural			1,040				1,082				89				2,211				79,407				81,618				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			7,936				2,676				13,775				24,387				888,945				913,332				6,492
Multifamily residential			—				1,437				2				1,439				211,793				213,232				1
Total real estate			16,031				7,822				32,832				56,685				3,453,832				3,510,517				19,286
Consumer			717				226				224				1,167				68,403				69,570				100
Commercial and industrial			4,363				405				5,218				9,986				501,435				511,421				3,755
Agricultural and other			778				110				—				888				102,041				102,929				—
Total		$	21,889			$	8,563			$	38,274			$	68,726			$	4,125,711			$	4,194,437			$	23,141

Non-accruing loans not covered by loss share at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $22.4 million and $15.1 million, respectively.

 

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The following is a summary of the non-covered impaired loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance				Total Recorded Investment				Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses				Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
														Average Recorded Investment				Interest Recognized				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Recognized
		(In thousands)
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	845			$	14
Construction/land development			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Agricultural			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			6				6				—				6				—				32				2
Multifamily residential			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Total real estate			6				6				—				6				—				877				16
Consumer			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and industrial			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Agricultural and other			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Total loans without a specific valuation allowance			6				6				—				6				—				877				16
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential			45,736				42,915				7,487				39,202				363				44,028				1,156
Construction/land development			17,030				15,335				2,076				21,758				148				21,909				563
Agricultural			52				33				—				50				—				67				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			18,409				16,197				2,236				16,797				97				16,862				350
Multifamily residential			4,497				4,216				1,183				4,270				47				3,965				108
Total real estate			85,724				78,696				12,982				82,077				655				86,831				2,177
Consumer			335				300				—				336				1				295				5
Commercial and industrial			5,758				4,084				9				4,764				32				5,262				116
Agricultural and other			184				184				—				192				—				96				—
Total loans with a specific valuation allowance			92,001				83,264				12,991				87,369				688				92,484				2,298
Total impaired loans
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential			45,736				42,915				7,487				39,202				363				44,873				1,170
Construction/land development			17,030				15,335				2,076				21,758				148				21,909				563
Agricultural			52				33				—				50				—				67				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			18,415				16,203				2,236				16,803				97				16,894				352
Multifamily residential			4,497				4,216				1,183				4,270				47				3,965				108
Total real estate			85,730				78,702				12,982				82,083				655				87,708				2,193
Consumer			335				300				—				336				1				295				5
Commercial and industrial			5,758				4,084				9				4,764				32				5,262				116
Agricultural and other			184				184				—				192				—				96				—
Total impaired loans		$	92,007			$	83,270			$	12,991			$	87,375			$	688			$	93,361			$	2,314

 

Note: Purchased non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality are accounted for on a pooled basis under ASC 310-30. All of these pools are currently considered to be performing resulting in none of the purchased non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality being classified as non-covered impaired loans as of September 30, 2014.

 

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		December 31, 2013
														Year Ended
		Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance				Total Recorded Investment				Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Recognized
		(In thousands)
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	1,449			$	—			$	—			$	3,958			$	177
Construction/land development			—				—				—				106				8
Agricultural			—				—				—				—				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			6				6				—				1,016				34
Multifamily residential			—				—				—				534				1
Total real estate			1,455				6				—				5,614				220
Consumer			—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and industrial			—				—				—				132				6
Agricultural and other			—				—				—				—				—
Total loans without a specific valuation allowance			1,455				6				—				5,746				226
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential			56,465				54,707				8,359				55,361				2,205
Construction/land development			29,461				27,231				3,826				23,121				878
Agricultural			89				89				—				83				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			19,188				16,599				1,265				13,248				373
Multifamily residential			2,065				2,065				1,082				3,683				100
Total real estate			107,268				100,691				14,532				95,496				3,556
Consumer			254				223				—				385				5
Commercial and industrial			7,059				5,563				5				2,503				67
Agricultural and other			—				—				—				—				—
Total loans with a specific valuation allowance			114,581				106,477				14,537				98,384				3,628
Total impaired loans
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential			57,914				54,707				8,359				59,319				2,382
Construction/land development			29,461				27,231				3,826				23,227				886
Agricultural			89				89				—				83				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			19,194				16,605				1,265				14,264				407
Multifamily residential			2,065				2,065				1,082				4,217				101
Total real estate			108,723				100,697				14,532				101,110				3,776
Consumer			254				223				—				385				5
Commercial and industrial			7,059				5,563				5				2,635				73
Agricultural and other			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans		$	116,036			$	106,483			$	14,537			$	104,130			$	3,854

 

Note: Purchased non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality are accounted for on a pooled basis under ASC 310-30. All of these pools are currently considered to be performing resulting in none of the purchased non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality being classified as non-covered impaired loans as of December 31, 2013.

Interest recognized on non-covered impaired loans during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $688,000 and $896,000, respectively. Interest recognized on non-covered impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $2.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The amount of interest recognized on non-covered impaired loans on the cash basis is not materially different than the accrual basis.

 

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Credit Quality Indicators. As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk rating of loans, (ii) the level of classified loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) non-performing loans and (v) the general economic conditions in Florida, Arkansas and Alabama.

The Company utilizes a risk rating matrix to assign a risk rating to each of its loans. Loans are rated on a scale from 1 to 8. Descriptions of the general characteristics of the 8 risk ratings are as follows:

 

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Risk rating 1 – Excellent. Loans in this category are to persons or entities of unquestionable financial strength, a highly liquid financial position, with collateral that is liquid and well margined. These borrowers have performed without question on past obligations, and the Bank expects their performance to continue. Internally generated cash flow covers current maturities of long-term debt by a substantial margin. Loans secured by bank certificates of deposit and savings accounts, with appropriate holds placed on the accounts, are to be rated in this category.

 

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Risk rating 2 – Good. These are loans to persons or entities with strong financial condition and above-average liquidity that have previously satisfactorily handled their obligations with the Bank. Collateral securing the Bank’s debt is margined in accordance with policy guidelines. Internally generated cash flow covers current maturities of long-term debt more than adequately. Unsecured loans to individuals supported by strong financial statements and on which repayment is satisfactory may be included in this classification.

 

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Risk rating 3 – Satisfactory. Loans to persons or entities with an average financial condition, adequate collateral margins, adequate cash flow to service long-term debt, and net worth comprised mainly of fixed assets are included in this category. These entities are minimally profitable now, with projections indicating continued profitability into the foreseeable future. Closely held corporations or businesses where a majority of the profits are withdrawn by the owners or paid in dividends are included in this rating category. Overall, these loans are basically sound.

 

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Risk rating 4 – Watch. Borrowers who have marginal cash flow, marginal profitability or have experienced an unprofitable year and a declining financial condition characterize these loans. The borrower has in the past satisfactorily handled debts with the Bank, but in recent months has either been late, delinquent in making payments, or made sporadic payments. While the Bank continues to be adequately secured, margins have decreased or are decreasing, despite the borrower’s continued satisfactory condition. Other characteristics of borrowers in this class include inadequate credit information, weakness of financial statement and repayment capacity, but with collateral that appears to limit exposure. Included in this category are loans to borrowers in industries that are experiencing elevated risk.

 

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Risk rating 5 – Other Loans Especially Mentioned (“OLEM”). A loan criticized as OLEM 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 institution’s credit position at some future date. OLEM assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

 

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Risk rating 6 – Substandard. A loan classified as substandard is inadequately protected by the sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or the collateral pledged. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard loans, does not have to exist in individual assets.

 

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Risk rating 7 – Doubtful. A loan classified as doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in a loan classified as substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. These are poor quality loans in which neither the collateral, if any, nor the financial condition of the borrower presently ensure collectability in full in a reasonable period of time; in fact, there is permanent impairment in the collateral securing the loan.

 

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Risk rating 8 – Loss. Assets classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that the continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may occur in the future. This classification is based upon current facts, not probabilities. Assets classified as loss should be charged-off in the period in which they became uncollectible.

The Company’s classified loans include loans in risk ratings 6, 7 and 8. The following is a presentation of classified non-covered loans (excluding loans accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30) by class as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Risk Rated 6				Risk Rated 7				Risk Rated 8				Classified Total
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	39,804			$	26			$	—			$	39,830
Construction/land development			18,482				3				—				18,485
Agricultural			—				—				—				—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			15,888				62				—				15,950
Multifamily residential			3,298				—				—				3,298
Total real estate			77,472				91				—				77,563
Consumer			346				18				—				364
Commercial and industrial			2,565				5				—				2,570
Agricultural and other			209				—				—				209
Total		$	80,592			$	114			$	—			$	80,706

 

		December 31, 2013
		Risk Rated 6				Risk Rated 7				Risk Rated 8				Classified Total
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	55,874			$	1			$	—			$	55,875
Construction/land development			19,140				—				—				19,140
Agricultural			89				—				—				89
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			12,747				196				—				12,943
Multifamily residential			2,064				—				—				2,064
Total real estate			89,914				197				—				90,111
Consumer			454				—				—				454
Commercial and industrial			2,620				2				—				2,622
Agricultural and other			32				—				—				32
Total		$	93,020			$	199			$	—			$	93,219

Loans may be classified, but not considered impaired, due to one of the following reasons: (1) The Company has established minimum dollar amount thresholds for loan impairment testing. All loans over $1.0 million that are rated 5 – 8 are individually assessed for impairment on a quarterly basis. Loans rated 5 – 8 that fall under the threshold amount are not individually tested for impairment and therefore are not included in impaired loans; (2) of the loans that are above the threshold amount and tested for impairment, after testing, some are considered to not be impaired and are not included in impaired loans.

 

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The following is a presentation of non-covered loans by class and risk rating as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Risk Rated 1				Risk Rated 2				Risk Rated 3				Risk Rated 4				Risk Rated 5				Classified Total				Total
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	1,570			$	2,227			$	1,230,771			$	499,456			$	26,392			$	39,830			$	1,800,246
Construction/land development			15				119				220,666				383,392				11,554				18,485				634,231
Agricultural			—				—				54,128				22,349				879				—				77,356
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			272				71				703,844				144,436				14,007				15,950				878,580
Multifamily residential			—				—				192,310				44,883				2,340				3,298				242,831
Total real estate			1,857				2,417				2,401,719				1,094,516				55,172				77,563				3,633,244
Consumer			15,284				20				30,637				9,535				684				364				56,524
Commercial and industrial			15,977				6,519				331,797				172,281				3,157				2,570				532,301
Agricultural and other			686				935				85,033				44,152				622				209				131,637
Total risk rated loans		$	33,804			$	9,891			$	2,849,186			$	1,320,484			$	59,635			$	80,706				4,353,706
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired																											229,309
Total non-covered loans																										$	4,583,015

 

		December 31, 2013
		Risk Rated 1				Risk Rated 2				Risk Rated 3				Risk Rated 4				Risk Rated 5				Classified Total				Total
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	3			$	3,135			$	1,039,110			$	462,957			$	28,380			$	55,875			$	1,589,460
Construction/land development			54				94				198,228				303,590				11,732				19,140				532,838
Agricultural			55				—				53,633				24,901				764				89				79,442
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			393				146				654,739				155,744				17,241				12,943				841,206
Multifamily residential			—				—				150,023				52,233				1,679				2,064				205,999
Total real estate			505				3,375				2,095,733				999,425				59,796				90,111				3,248,945
Consumer			15,566				32				42,647				7,244				848				454				66,791
Commercial and industrial			25,809				5,845				300,108				151,986				3,229				2,622				489,599
Agricultural and other			675				7,138				74,676				14,462				674				32				97,657
Total risk rated loans		$	42,555			$	16,390			$	2,513,164			$	1,173,117			$	64,547			$	93,219			$	3,902,992
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired																											291,445
Total non-covered loans																										$	4,194,437

 

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The following is a presentation of non-covered TDR’s by class as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

		September 30, 2014
		Number of Loans				Pre- Modification Outstanding Balance				Rate Modification				Term Modification				Rate & Term Modification				Post- Modification Outstanding Balance
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential			7			$	17,340			$	2,616			$	8,662			$	5,672			$	16,950
Construction/land development			3				8,324				5,691				1,794				—				7,485
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			5				1,051				319				246				162				727
Multifamily residential			2				3,182				2,018				—				294				2,312
Total real estate			17				29,897				10,644				10,702				6,128				27,474
Commercial and industrial			1				380				—				—				322				322
Total			18			$	30,277			$	10,644			$	10,702			$	6,450			$	27,796

 

		December 31, 2013
		Number of Loans				Pre- Modification Outstanding Balance				Rate Modification				Term Modification				Rate & Term Modification				Post- Modification Outstanding Balance
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential			14			$	36,454			$	13,029			$	8,384			$	10,554			$	31,967
Construction/land development			3				8,324				5,811				1,794				—				7,605
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			8				1,646				589				727				170				1,486
Multifamily residential			1				2,887				2,063				—				—				2,063
Total real estate			26				49,311				21,492				10,905				10,724				43,121
Commercial and industrial			1				380				—				—				345				345
Total			27			$	49,691			$	21,492			$	10,905			$	11,069			$	43,466

The following is a presentation of non-covered TDR’s on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 because they are not in compliance with the modified terms:

 

		September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
		Number of Loans				Recorded Balance				Number of Loans				Recorded Balance
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Construction/land development			1			$	107				—			$	—
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			3				480				4				854
Total real estate			4				587				4				854
Total			4			$	587				4			$	854

Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality for Covered Loans

During the 2014 quarterly impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the covered loans, the Company established certain pools evaluated had experienced material projected credit improvement. The Company has not recorded any provision for loan losses to the allowance for loan losses related to the purchased impaired loans during the three or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 on a net basis. The Company, however, did record a $280,000 of provision for loan losses forecasted outside of loss share and a negative provision for loan loss of $1.4 million before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements. Since these loans are covered by loss share with the FDIC, the Company was able to decrease the related indemnification asset by $1.1 million.

 

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The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses for the covered loan portfolio for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, and the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans covered by FDIC loss share based on portfolio segment by impairment method as of September 30, 2014.

 

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	324			$	1,694			$	891			$	15			$	1			$	—			$	2,925
Loans charged off			(28	)			(773	)			(62	)			—				—				—				(863	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			63				6				18				—				—				—				87
Net loans recovered (charged off)			35				(767	)			(44	)			—				—				—				(776	)
Provision for loan losses forecasted outside of loss share			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			(216	)			(158	)			373				—				1				—				—
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			216				158				(373	)			—				(1	)			—				—
Net provision for loan losses			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Increase in FDIC indemnification asset			(216	)			(158	)			373				—				1				—				—
Balance, September 30		$	143			$	769			$	1,220			$	15			$	2			$	—			$	2,149

 

		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	1,707			$	838			$	2,113			$	135			$	—			$	—			$	4,793
Loans charged off			(126	)			(1,569	)			(62	)			(157	)			—				—				(1,914	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			73				6				306				—				4				—				389
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(53	)			(1,563	)			244				(157	)			4				—				(1,525	)
Provision for loan losses forecasted outside of loss share			11				106				148				15				—				—				280
Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			(1,522	)			1,388				(1,285	)			22				(2	)			—				(1,399	)
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			1,511				(1,494	)			1,137				(37	)			2				—				1,119
Net provision for loan losses			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Increase in FDIC indemnification asset			(1,511	)			1,494				(1,137	)			37				(2	)			—				(1,119	)
Balance, September 30		$	143			$	769			$	1,220			$	15			$	2			$	—			$	2,149

 

		As of September 30, 2014
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, September 30			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			143				769				1,220				15				2				—				2,149
Balance, September 30		$	143			$	769			$	1,220			$	15			$	2			$	—			$	2,149
Loans receivable:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, June 30			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			42,713				100,557				98,351				8,295				1,054				—				250,970
Balance, September 30		$	42,713			$	100,557			$	98,351			$	8,295			$	1,054			$	—			$	250,970

 

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During the 2013 quarterly impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the covered loans, the Company established that six pools evaluated had experienced material projected credit deterioration. As a result, the Company recorded a $4.4 million provision for loan losses to the allowance for loan losses related to the purchased impaired loans during the year ended December 31, 2013. Since these loans are covered by loss share with the FDIC, the Company was able to increase the related indemnification asset by $3.5 million resulting in a net provision for loan losses of $991,000.

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses for the covered loan portfolio for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2013, and the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans covered by FDIC loss share based on portfolio segment by impairment method as of December 31, 2013.

 

		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance		$	1,169			$	4,005			$	228			$	60			$	—			$	—			$	5,462
Loans charged off			(720	)			(3,426	)			(724	)			(157	)			—				—				(5,027	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			15				13				143				—				—				—				171
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(705	)			(3,413	)			(581	)			(157	)			—				—				(4,856	)
Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			(323	)			(30	)			717				136				—				—				500
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			258				24				(573	)			(109	)			—				—				(400	)
Net provision for loan losses			(65	)			(6	)			144				27				—				—				100
Increase in FDIC indemnification asset			(258	)			(24	)			573				109				—				—				400
Balance, September 30			141				562				364				39				—				—				1,106
Loans charged off			(185	)			—				(102	)			—				—				—				(287	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off			—				—				29				—				—				—				29
Net loans recovered (charged off)			(185	)			—				(73	)			—				—				—				(258	)
Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			1,751				276				1,822				96				—				—				3,945
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			(1,376	)			20				(1,592	)			(106	)			—				—				(3,054	)
Net provision for loan losses			375				296				230				(10	)			—				—				891
Increase in FDIC indemnification asset			1,376				(20	)			1,592				106				—				—				3,054
Balance, December 31		$	1,707			$	838			$	2,113			$	135			$	—			$	—			$	4,793
		As of December 31, 2013
		Construction/ Land Development				Other Commercial Real Estate				Residential Real Estate				Commercial & Industrial				Consumer & Other				Unallocated				Total
		(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, December 31			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			1,707				838				2,113				135				—				—				4,793
Balance, December 31		$	1,707			$	838			$	2,113			$	135			$	—			$	—			$	4,793
Loans receivable:
Period end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Loans evaluated for impairment balance, December 31			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Purchased credit impaired loans acquired			48,388				118,396				108,781				5,852				1,099				—				282,516
Balance, December 31		$	48,388			$	118,396			$	108,781			$	5,852			$	1,099			$	—			$	282,516

 

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Changes in the carrying amount of the accretable yield for purchased credit impaired loans acquired were as follows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014 for the Company’s covered and non-covered acquisitions:

 

		Accretable Yield				Carrying Amount of Loans
		(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period		$	119,981			$	573,961
Reforecasted future interest payments for loan pools			7,351				—
Accretion recorded to interest income			(48,077	)			48,077
Adjustment to yield			39,580				—
Transfers to foreclosed assets held for sale			—				(11,518	)
Payments received, net			—				(130,241	)
Balance at end of period		$	118,835			$	480,279

The loan pools were evaluated by the Company and are currently forecasted to have a slower run-off than originally expected. As a result, the Company has reforecast the total accretable yield expectations for those loan pools by $7.4 million. This updated forecast does not change the expected weighted average yields on the loan pools.

During the third quarter 2014 impairment testing, there were non-loss sharing pools evaluated by the Company which were determined to have a material projected credit improvement. As a result of this improvement, the Company will recognize approximately $4.7 million as an adjustment to yield over the weighted average life of the loans ($1.1 million was recognized during the third quarter of 2014).

During the first nine months of 2014, there were FDIC loss-sharing pools evaluated by the Company which were determined to have a material projected credit improvement. As a result of this improvement, the Company will recognize approximately $34.9 million as an adjustment to yield over the weighted average life of the loans. Improvements in credit quality decrease the basis in the related indemnification assets. This positive event will reduce the indemnification asset by approximately $25.6 million and increase the FDIC true-up liability by $2.2 million. The $25.6 million will be amortized over the weighted average life of the loans or the life of the shared-loss agreements, whichever is shorter. The amortization will be shown as a reduction to FDIC indemnification non-interest income. The $2.2 million will be expensed over the remaining true-up measurement date as other non-interest expense. This will result in approximately $6.9 million of pre-tax net income being recognized going forward which may or may not be symmetrical depending on the weighted average life of the loans.

7. Goodwill and Core Deposits and Other Intangibles

Changes in the carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company’s goodwill and core deposits and other intangibles at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, were as follows:

 

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Goodwill
Balance, beginning of period		$	301,736			$	85,681
Liberty acquisition			—				216,055
Traditions acquisition			11,584				—
Balance, end of period		$	313,320			$	301,736
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Core Deposit and Other Intangibles
Balance, beginning of period		$	22,298			$	12,061
Traditions acquisition			2,173				—
Amortization expense			(3,467	)			(2,406	)
Balance, September 30		$	21,004				9,655
Liberty acquisition							13,861
Amortization expense							(1,218	)
Balance, end of year						$	22,298

 

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The carrying basis and accumulated amortization of core deposits and other intangibles at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:

 

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Gross carrying basis		$	45,697			$	43,524
Accumulated amortization			(24,693	)			(21,226	)
Net carrying amount		$	21,004			$	22,298

Core deposit and other intangible amortization expense was approximately $1.2 million and $802,000 for the three-months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Core deposit and other intangible amortization expense was approximately $3.5 million and $2.4 million for the nine-months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Including all of the mergers completed as of September 30, 2014, HBI’s estimated amortization expense of core deposits and other intangibles for each of the years 2014 through 2018 is approximately: 2014—$4.5 million; 2015—$3.8 million; 2016—$2.5 million; 2017—$2.4 million; 2018—$2.3 million.

The carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill was $313.3 million and $301.7 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

8. Other Assets

Other assets consists primarily of FDIC claims receivable, equity securities without a readily determinable fair value and other miscellaneous assets. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 other assets were $86.4 million and $81.2 million, respectively.

An indemnification asset was created when the Company acquired FDIC covered loans. The indemnification asset represents the carrying amount of the right to receive payments from the FDIC for losses incurred on specified assets acquired from failed insured depository institutions or otherwise purchased from the FDIC that are covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. When the Company experiences a loss on the covered loans and subsequently requests reimbursement of the loss from the FDIC, the indemnification asset is reduced by the FDIC reimbursable amount. A corresponding claim receivable is consequently recorded in other assets until the cash is received from the FDIC. The FDIC claims receivable was $12.8 million and $19.1 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

The Company has equity securities without readily determinable fair values. These equity securities are outside the scope of ASC Topic 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities. They include items such as stock holdings in Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, Bankers’ Bank and other miscellaneous holdings. The equity securities without a readily determinable fair value were $63.9 million and $52.6 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively and are accounted for at cost.

9. Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was $696.8 million and $877.4 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Interest expense applicable to certificates in excess of $100,000 totaled $1.1 million and $766,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Interest expense applicable to certificates in excess of $100,000 totaled $3.3 million and $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, brokered deposits were $45.2 million and $100.4 million, respectively.

Deposits totaling approximately $950.0 million and $1.02 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were public funds obtained primarily from state and political subdivisions in the United States.

 

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10. Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $160.9 million and $161.0 million, respectively. For the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, securities sold under agreements to repurchase daily weighted average totaled $150.2 million and $73.9 million, respectively. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, securities sold under agreements to repurchase daily weighted average totaled $145.3 million and $72.1 million, respectively.

11. FHLB Borrowed Funds

The Company’s Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowed funds were $713.6 million and $350.7 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. At September 30, 2014, $520.0 million and $193.6 million of the outstanding balance were issued as short-term and long-term advances, respectively. At December 31, 2013, $130.3 million and $220.4 million of the outstanding balances were issued as short-term and long-term advances, respectively. The FHLB advances mature from the current year to 2025 with fixed interest rates ranging from 0.105% to 5.960% and are secured by loans and investments securities. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because FHLB may have the right to call or HBI the right to prepay certain obligations.

Additionally, the Company had $172.0 million and $191.0 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, in letters of credit under a FHLB blanket borrowing line of credit, which are used to collateralize public deposits at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

12. Subordinated Debentures

Subordinated debentures at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities with the following components:

 

		As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2006, due 2036, fixed rate of 6.75% during the first five years and at a floating rate of 1.85% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, currently callable without penalty		$	3,093			$	3,093
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2004, due 2034, fixed rate of 6.00% during the first five years and at a floating rate of 2.00% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, currently callable without penalty			15,464				15,464
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2005, due 2035, fixed rate of 5.84% during the first five years and at a floating rate of 1.45% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, currently callable without penalty			25,774				25,774
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2004, due 2034, fixed rate of 4.29% during the first five years and at a floating rate of 2.50% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, currently callable without penalty			16,495				16,495
Total		$	60,826			$	60,826

 

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The Company holds $60.8 million of trust preferred securities which are currently callable without penalty based on the terms of the specific agreements. The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment subject to certain limitations. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense. Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds in the Company’s subordinated debentures, the sole asset of each trust. The trust preferred securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the subordinated debentures held by the trust. The Company wholly owns the common securities of each trust. Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon the Company making payment on the related subordinated debentures. The Company’s obligations under the subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.

13. Income Taxes

The following is a summary of the components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30:

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(In thousands)
Current:
Federal		$	8,191			$	6,635			$	26,048			$	17,691
State			1,627				1,342				5,174				3,563
Total current			9,818				7,977				31,222				21,254
Deferred:
Federal			4,329				2,171				13,142				7,994
State			860				442				2,610				1,587
Total deferred			5,189				2,613				15,752				9,581
Provision for income taxes		$	15,007			$	10,590			$	46,974			$	30,835

The reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and effective income tax rate is as follows for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30:

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Statutory federal income tax rate			35.00	%			35.00	%			35.00	%			35.00	%
Effect of nontaxable interest income			(2.21	)			(2.01	)			(2.06	)			(2.06	)
Cash value of life insurance			(0.27	)			(0.34	)			(0.24	)			(0.25	)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit			3.92				4.01				3.92				3.97
Other			(1.03	)			(0.08	)			(0.52	)			(0.13	)
Effective income tax rate			35.41	%			36.58	%			36.10	%			36.53	%

 

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The types of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts that give rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities, and their approximate tax effects, are as follows:

 

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses		$	20,623			$	17,213
Deferred compensation			2,363				3,230
Stock options			371				277
Real estate owned			4,466				11,145
Loan discounts			30,163				65,639
Tax basis premium/discount on acquisitions			19,408				20,671
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale			—				2,673
Investments			2,672				2,568
Other			8,578				6,992
Gross deferred tax assets			88,644				130,408
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on premises and equipment			2,265				3,616
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale			3,445				—
Core deposit intangibles			5,340				5,650
Indemnification asset			6,222				29,074
FHLB dividends			1,602				1,602
Other			1,700				1,054
Gross deferred tax liabilities			20,574				40,996
Net deferred tax assets		$	68,070			$	89,412

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the states of Arkansas, Alabama and Florida. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010.

Early in the fourth quarter of 2014, the State of Florida commenced an examination of the Company’s Florida State income tax return for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax years. The Company does not anticipate the examination to result in a material change to its financial position.

14. Common Stock and Compensation Plans

Stock Compensation Plans

The Company has a stock option and performance incentive plan known as the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan (“the Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to attract and retain highly qualified officers, directors, key employees, and other persons, and to motivate those persons to improve the Company’s business results. The Plan provides for the granting of incentive nonqualified options to purchase stock or for the issuance of restricted shares up to 4,644,000 shares of common stock in the Company. At September 30, 2014, the Company has approximately 1,483,000 shares of common stock remaining available for grants or issuance under the plan and approximately 2,475,000 shares reserved for issuance of common stock.

The intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding and stock options vested at September 30, 2014 was $18.3 million and $16.0 million, respectively. The intrinsic value of the stock options exercised during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 was approximately $646,000 and $1.2 million, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of income tax benefit, related to non-vested awards, which are expected to be recognized over the vesting periods, was approximately $1.4 million as of September 30, 2014. For the first nine months of 2014, the Company has expensed $241,000 for the non-vested awards.

 

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The table below summarizes the transactions under the Company’s stock option plans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and changes during the nine-month period and year then ended:

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014								For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Shares (000)				Weighted Average Exercisable Price				Shares (000)				Weighted Average Exercisable Price
Outstanding, beginning of year			966			$	9.57				871			$	6.66
Granted			70				33.54				184				21.24
Forfeited			—				—				(3	)			8.60
Exercised			(44	)			4.76				(86	)			5.01
Outstanding, end of period			992				11.48				966				9.57
Exercisable, end of period			715			$	6.97				710			$	6.20

Stock-based compensation expense for stock-based compensation awards granted is based on the grant date fair value. For stock option awards, the fair value is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate. Additionally, there may be other factors that would otherwise have a significant effect on the value of employee stock options granted but are not considered by the model. Accordingly, while management believes that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model provides a reasonable estimate of fair value, the model does not necessarily provide the best single measure of fair value for the Company’s employee stock options. The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $10.73 per share. The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $4.50 per share. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the weighted-average assumptions for expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected life of options granted.

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014				For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
Expected dividend yield			0.89	%			1.42	%
Expected stock price volatility			30.94	%			22.09	%
Risk-free interest rate			2.31	%			1.33	%
Expected life of options			6.5 years				6.5 years

 

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The following is a summary of currently outstanding and exercisable options at September 30, 2014:

 

Options Outstanding														Options Exercisable
Exercise Prices		Options Outstanding Shares (000)				Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)				Weighted- Average Exercise Price				Options Exercisable Shares (000)				Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$    3.08 to $3.50			7				0.70			$	3.39				7			$	3.39
$    3.92 to $4.34			43				0.86				4.26				43				4.26
$    4.78 to $4.92			61				1.01				4.83				61				4.83
$    5.33 to $5.33			199				1.10				5.33				199				5.33
$    5.54 to $5.54			199				1.45				5.54				199				5.54
$    8.54 to $8.60			77				3.29				8.57				77				8.57
$    9.25 to $9.31			10				2.65				9.29				10				9.29
$10.16 to $11.37			55				2.55				10.33				55				10.33
$13.12 to $13.12			88				7.31				13.12				34				13.12
$17.25 to $34.80			253				8.83				24.64				30				18.23
			992												715

The table below summarized the activity for the Company’s restricted stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and changes during the period and year then ended:

 

		As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Beginning of year			256				269
Issued			43				35
Vested			(30	)			(32	)
Forfeited			(2	)			(16	)
End of period			267				256
Amount of expense for nine months and twelve months ended, respectively		$	1,155			$	1,086

On January 18, 2013, 18,000 shares of restricted common stock were issued to each non-employee member of the Board of Directors and 4,000 shares of restricted common stock to a regional president of the Company’s bank subsidiary for a total issuance of 22,000 shares of restricted common stock. The restricted stock issued will vest equally each year over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the issuance.

On June 4, 2013, 12,666 shares of restricted common stock were issued to a regional president of the Company’s bank subsidiary. Of these issued shares, 9,666 shares will vest equally each year over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the issuance. The remaining 3,000 shares are subject to performance based vesting (“Performance Shares”). The Performance Shares are set up to “cliff” vest on the third annual anniversary of the date that the performance goal is met. As of September 30, 2013, the performance goal was met when the Company averaged $0.3125 diluted earnings per share for the past four consecutive quarters or total diluted earnings per share of $1.25 during the same period. In accordance with the vesting terms of the Performance Shares agreements, the issued shares are due to fully vest on September 30, 2016.

On January 17, 2014, the Company granted 40,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to the Chairman, which will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 17, 2015, plus 3,000 restricted shares of HBI’s common stock to a regional president of the Company’s bank subsidiary, which will “cliff” vest on January 17, 2017.

On June 23, 2014, the Company granted 500 shares of HBI’s restricted common stock to an employee, which will vest in five equal annual installments beginning on June 23, 2015.

 

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The Company did not utilize a portion of its previously approved stock repurchase program during the first nine months of 2014. This program authorized the repurchase of 2,376,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Shares repurchased to date under the program total 1,510,896 shares. The remaining balance available for repurchase is 865,104 shares at September 30, 2014.

15. Non-Interest Expense

The table below shows the components of non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(In thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits		$	19,368			$	12,981			$	57,114			$	38,890
Occupancy and equipment			6,234				4,010				18,711				11,498
Data processing expense			1,801				1,114				5,387				3,855
Other operating expenses:
Advertising			673				363				1,776				1,176
Merger and acquisition expenses			3,772				1,034				4,727				1,063
Amortization of intangibles			1,153				802				3,467				2,406
Electronic banking expense			1,307				926				3,957				2,749
Directors’ fees			236				188				669				588
Due from bank service charges			200				136				604				437
FDIC and state assessment			972				684				3,144				1,991
Insurance			657				572				1,853				1,693
Legal and accounting			510				227				1,346				943
Other professional fees			716				404				1,806				1,367
Operating supplies			468				309				1,455				984
Postage			323				212				1,002				650
Telephone			548				291				1,465				885
Other expense			3,879				2,462				12,311				7,258
Total other operating expenses			15,414				8,610				39,582				24,190
Total non-interest expense		$	42,817			$	26,715			$	120,794			$	78,433

16. Concentration of Credit Risks

The Company’s primary market areas are in Arkansas, Florida and South Alabama. The Company primarily grants loans to customers located within these geographical areas unless the borrower has an established relationship with the Company.

The diversity of the Company’s economic base tends to provide a stable lending environment. Although the Company has a loan portfolio that is diversified in both industry and geographic area, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent upon real estate values, tourism demand and the economic conditions prevailing in its market areas.

 

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17. Significant Estimates and Concentrations

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require disclosure of certain significant estimates and current vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations. Estimates related to the allowance for loan losses and certain concentrations of credit risk are reflected in Note 6, while deposit concentrations are reflected in Note 9.

Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, non-covered commercial real estate loans represented 58.0% and 56.8% of non-covered loans, respectively, and 277.2% and 283.5% of total stockholders’ equity, respectively. Non-covered residential real estate loans represented 25.9% and 26.9% of non-covered loans and 123.8% and 134.0% of total stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Approximately 86.6% of the Company’s loans as of September 30, 2014, are to the borrowers in Alabama, Arkansas and Florida, the three states in which the Company has its primary market areas. Additionally, the Company has 84.5% of its loans as real estate loans primarily in Arkansas, Florida and South Alabama.

Although general economic conditions nationally and locally in our market areas have improved over the past three years and show signs of continued improvement, financial institutions still face circumstances and challenges which in some cases have and could potentially result in large declines in the fair values of investments and other assets, constraints on liquidity and significant credit quality problems, including severe volatility in the valuation of real estate and other collateral supporting loans. The financial statements have been prepared using values and information currently available to the Company.

Given the volatility of economy in the latter years of the last decade, the values of assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements could change rapidly, resulting in material future adjustments in asset values, the allowance for loan losses and capital that could negatively impact the Company’s ability to meet regulatory capital requirements and maintain sufficient liquidity.

18. Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company makes various commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities to fulfill the financing needs of their customers. These commitments and contingent liabilities include lines of credit and commitments to extend credit and issue standby letters of credit. The Company applies the same credit policies and standards as they do in the lending process when making these commitments. The collateral obtained is based on the assessed creditworthiness of the borrower.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, commitments to extend credit of $775.8 million and $623.5 million, respectively, were outstanding. A percentage of these balances are participated out to other banks; therefore, the Company can call on the participating banks to fund future draws. Since some of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

Outstanding standby letters of credit are contingent commitments issued by the Company, generally to guarantee the performance of a customer in third-party borrowing arrangements. The term of the guarantee is dependent upon the credit worthiness of the borrower some of which are long-term. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial real estate and residential real estate. Management uses the same credit policies in granting lines of credit as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. The maximum amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these guarantees at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, is $22.9 million and $21.4 million, respectively.

The Company and/or its bank subsidiary have various unrelated legal proceedings, most of which involve loan foreclosure activity pending, which, in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations or cash flows of the Company and its subsidiary.

 

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19. Regulatory Matters

The Bank is subject to a legal limitation on dividends that can be paid to the parent company without prior approval of the applicable regulatory agencies. Arkansas bank regulators have specified that the maximum dividend limit state banks may pay to the parent company without prior approval is 75% of the current year earnings plus 75% of the retained net earnings of the preceding year. Since the Bank is also under supervision of the Federal Reserve, it is further limited if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year by the Bank exceeds the Bank’s net profits to date for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. During the first nine months of 2014, the Company requested approximately $61.4 million in regular dividends from its banking subsidiary. This dividend is equal to approximately 71.5% of our banking subsidiary’s first nine months earnings.

The Federal Reserve Board’s risk-based capital guidelines include the definitions for (1) a well-capitalized institution, (2) an adequately-capitalized institution, and (3) an undercapitalized institution. The criteria for a well-capitalized institution are: a 5% “Tier 1 leverage capital” ratio, a 6% “Tier 1 risk-based capital” ratio, and a 10% “total risk-based capital” ratio. As of September 30, 2014, the Bank met the capital standards for a well-capitalized institution. The Company’s “Tier 1 leverage capital” ratio, “Tier 1 risk-based capital” ratio, and “total risk-based capital” ratio were 10.22%, 12.42%, and 13.39%, respectively, as of September 30, 2014.

20. Additional Cash Flow Information

The following is summary of the Company’s additional cash flow information during the nine-month periods ended:

 

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013
		(In thousands)
Interest paid		$	14,323			$	10,337
Income taxes paid			16,650				16,875
Assets acquired by foreclosure			14,238				12,522

21. Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2		Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3		Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Available-for-sale securities are the only material instruments valued on a recurring basis which are held by the Company at fair value. The Company does not have any Level 1 securities. Primarily all of the Company’s securities are considered to be Level 2 securities. These Level 2 securities consist primarily of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, mortgage-backed securities plus state and political subdivisions. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Level 3 securities were immaterial. In addition, there were no material transfers between hierarchy levels during 2014 and 2013.

 

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The Corporation reviews the prices supplied by the independent pricing service, as well as their underlying pricing methodologies, for reasonableness and to ensure such prices are aligned with traditional pricing matrices. In general, the Company does not purchase investment portfolio securities with complicated structures. Pricing for the Company’s investment securities is fairly generic and is easily obtained.

Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are the only material financial assets valued on a non-recurring basis which are held by the Company at fair value. Loan impairment is reported when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impaired loans are carried at the net realizable value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to require an increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. The fair value of loans with specific allocated losses was $70.3 million and $91.9 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This valuation is considered Level 3, consisting of appraisals of underlying collateral. The Company reversed approximately $183,000 and $147,000 of accrued interest receivable when non-covered impaired loans were put on non-accrual status during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company reversed approximately $746,000 and $453,000 of accrued interest receivable when non-covered impaired loans were put on non-accrual status during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Foreclosed assets held for sale are the only material non-financial assets valued on a non-recurring basis which are held by the Company at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. At foreclosure, if the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, of the real estate acquired is less than the Company’s recorded investment in the related loan, a write-down is recognized through a charge to the allowance for loan losses. Additionally, valuations are periodically performed by management and any subsequent reduction in value is recognized by a charge to income. The fair value of foreclosed assets held for sale is estimated using Level 3 inputs based on appraisals of underlying collateral. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share, less estimated costs to sell was $19.4 million and $29.9 million, respectively.

The significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans and foreclosed assets primarily relate to customized discounting criteria applied to the customer’s reported amount of collateral. The amount of the collateral discount depends upon the condition and marketability of the underlying collateral. As the Company’s primary objective in the event of default would be to monetize the collateral to settle the outstanding balance of the loan, less marketable collateral would receive a larger discount. During the reported periods, collateral discounts ranged from 20% to 50% for commercial and residential real estate collateral.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments as disclosed in these notes:

Cash and cash equivalents and federal funds sold — For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment securities – held-to-maturity — These securities consist primarily of mortgage-backed securities plus state and political subdivisions. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

Loans receivable not covered by loss share, net of non-covered impaired loans and allowance — For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are assumed to approximate the carrying amounts. The fair values for fixed-rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Loan fair value estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss experience and risk characteristics.

 

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Loans receivable covered by FDIC loss share, net of allowance — Fair values for loans are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan, whether or not the loan was amortizing and current discount rates. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity concerns. The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included in the estimated cash flows.

FDIC indemnification asset — Although this asset is a contractual receivable from the FDIC, there is no effective interest rate. The Bank will collect this asset over the next several years. The amount ultimately collected will depend on the timing and amount of collections and charge-offs on the acquired assets covered by the loss sharing agreement. While this asset was recorded at its estimated fair value at acquisition date, it is not practicable to complete a fair value analysis on a quarterly or annual basis. This would involve preparing a fair value analysis of the entire portfolio of loans and foreclosed assets covered by the loss sharing agreement on a quarterly or annual basis in order to estimate the fair value of the FDIC indemnification asset.

Accrued interest receivable — The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase — The fair values of demand, savings deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand and therefore approximate their carrying amounts. The fair values for time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that utilizes interest rates currently being offered on time deposits with similar contractual maturities.

FHLB borrowed funds — For short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based on the current rates available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Accrued interest payable — The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Subordinated debentures — The fair value of subordinated debentures is estimated using the rates that would be charged for subordinated debentures of similar remaining maturities.

Commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit — The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. The fair value of these commitments is not material.

The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Fair value is the estimated amount at which financial assets or liabilities could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments and because management does not intend to sell these financial instruments, the Company does not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.

 

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		September 30, 2014
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Level
		(In thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	137,483			$	137,483			1
Federal funds sold			44,275				44,275			1
Investment securities – held-to-maturity			296,036				300,023			2
Loans receivable not covered by loss share, net of non-covered impaired loans and allowance			4,462,041				4,449,341			3
Loans receivable covered by FDIC loss share, net of allowance			248,821				248,821			3
FDIC indemnification asset			42,104				42,104			3
Accrued interest receivable			23,366				23,366			1
Financial liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand and non-interest bearing		$	1,170,441			$	1,170,441			1
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts			2,830,829				2,830,829			1
Time deposits			1,276,001				1,273,212			3
Federal funds purchased			—				—			N/A
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			160,895				160,895			1
FHLB borrowed funds			713,553				721,163			2
Accrued interest payable			1,108				1,108			1
Subordinated debentures			60,826				60,826			3

 

		December 31, 2013
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Level
		(In thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	165,534			$	165,534			1
Federal funds sold			4,275				4,275			1
Investment securities – held-to-maturity			114,621				113,901			2
Loans receivable not covered by loss share, net of non-covered impaired loans and allowance			4,063,469				4,053,098			3
Loans receivable covered by FDIC loss share, net of allowance			277,723				277,723			3
FDIC indemnification asset			89,611				89,611			3
Accrued interest receivable			22,944				22,944			1
Financial liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand and non-interest bearing		$	991,161			$	991,161			1
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts			2,792,423				2,792,423			1
Time deposits			1,609,462				1,606,664			3
Federal funds purchased			—				—			N/A
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			160,984				160,984			1
FHLB borrowed funds			350,661				357,674			2
Accrued interest payable			1,252				1,252			1
Subordinated debentures			60,826				60,826			3

 

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22. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-04, Receivables: Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (Topic 310-40). ASU 2014-04 clarifies that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs upon either the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property or the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. The amendments are effective for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. The amendments may be adopted using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of ASU 2014-04 is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-01, Accounting for Investments in Affordable Housing Projects (Topic 323). ASU 2014-01 revises the necessary criteria that need to be met in order for an entity to account for investments in affordable housing projects net of the provision for income taxes. It also changes the method of recognition from an effective amortization approach to a proportional amortization approach. Additional disclosures were also set forth in this update. The amendments are effective for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. The amendments are required to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of ASU 2014-01 is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period impacting FASB ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. Generally, an award with a performance target requires an employee also render service once the performance target is achieved. In some cases, however, the terms of an award may provide that the performance target could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period. The amendments in this update require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. An entity should apply this guidance as it relates to awards with performance conditions that affect vesting to account for such awards. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period for which the service has already been rendered. The amendments in this update become effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements, but it is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-14, Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure impacting FASB ASC 310-40, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors. This update affects creditors that hold government-guaranteed mortgage loans. The amendments in this update require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized if the following conditions are met: (1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; (2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under the claim; (3) at the time of foreclosure, the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The amendments in this update become effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements, but it is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Presently, the Company is not aware of any changes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

 

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23. Subsequent Events

Business Combination – Broward Financial Holdings, Inc. – Subsequent to September 30, 2014, on October 23, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Broward Financial Holdings, Inc. (“BFHI”), parent company of Broward Bank of Commerce (“Broward”), pursuant to a previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby a wholly-owned acquisition subsidiary (“Acquisition Sub II”) of HBI merged with and into BFHI, resulting in BFHI becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBI. Immediately thereafter, Broward was merged into Centennial Bank (“Centennial”). Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 30, 2014 by and among HBI, Centennial, BFHI, Broward and Acquisition Sub II, HBI issued approximately 1,021,000 shares of its common stock valued at $29,754,001 as of October 23, 2014, plus $3,306,000 in cash in exchange for all outstanding shares of BFHI common stock. HBI has also agreed to pay the BFHI shareholders at an undetermined date up to approximately $751,000 in additional consideration. The amount and timing of the additional payment, if any, will depend on future payments received or losses incurred by Centennial from certain current Broward loans. At this point, the Company anticipates it will record a fair value of zero for the potential additional consideration.

Prior to the acquisition, Broward operated two banking locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As of acquisition date, Broward had approximately $180.2 million in total assets, $119.2 million in total loans, and $145.0 million in deposits.

As of the acquisition date, BFHI’s common equity totaled $20,407,000 and the Company paid a purchase price to the BFHI shareholders of $33,060,001 for the Broward acquisition. As a result, the Company paid a multiple of 1.62 of Broward’s book value per share and tangible book value per share.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders

Home BancShares, Inc.

Conway, Arkansas

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Home BancShares, Inc. (the Company) as of September 30, 2014, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 28, 2014, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ BKD, LLP

Little Rock, Arkansas

November 6, 2014

 

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Item 2:

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2014, which includes the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013. Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “Company”, “us”, “we”, and “our” refer to Home BancShares, Inc. on a consolidated basis.

General

We are a bank holding company headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, offering a broad array of financial services through our wholly owned bank subsidiary, Centennial Bank (“Centennial”). As of September 30, 2014, we had, on a consolidated basis, total assets of $7.20 billion, loans receivable, net of $4.78 billion, total deposits of $5.28 billion, and stockholders’ equity of $958.7 million.

We generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, service charges, and mortgage banking income. Deposits and FHLB borrowed funds are our primary source of funding. Our largest expenses are interest on our funding sources, salaries and related employee benefits and occupancy and equipment. We measure our performance by calculating our return on average common equity, return on average assets, and net interest margin. We also measure our performance by our efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing non-interest expense less amortization of core deposit intangibles by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income.

Table 1: Key Financial Measures

 

		As of or for the Three Months								As of or for the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,								Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Total assets		$	7,196,371			$	4,161,306			$	7,196,371			$	4,161,306
Loans receivable not covered by loss share			4,583,015				2,378,838				4,583,015				2,378,838
Loans receivable covered by FDIC loss share			250,970				308,072				250,970				308,072
Allowance for loan losses			52,844				38,748				52,844				38,748
FDIC claims receivable			12,781				31,168				12,781				31,168
Total deposits			5,277,271				3,248,818				5,277,271				3,248,818
Total stockholders’ equity			958,681				545,142				958,681				545,142
Net income			27,371				18,363				83,137				53,570
Basic earnings per share			0.41				0.33				1.27				0.96
Diluted earnings per share			0.41				0.33				1.26				0.95
Diluted earnings per share excluding intangible amortization (1)			0.42				0.33				1.29				0.97
Annualized net interest margin – FTE			5.26	%			5.41	%			5.41	%			5.25	%
Efficiency ratio			45.70				45.67				42.95				45.56
Annualized return on average assets			1.56				1.80				1.63				1.73
Annualized return on average common equity			11.58				13.63				12.48				13.53

 

(1)	See Table 26 “Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Intangible Amortization” for a reconciliation to GAAP for diluted earnings per share excluding intangible amortization.

 

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Overview

Credit Improvement in Purchased Credit Impaired Loan Pools

Impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the purchased credit impaired loan pools is performed each quarter. Because the economy has improved since the impaired loans were acquired, quite often the impairment test revealed there was a projected credit improvement in certain loan pools. As a result of these improvements, the Company is recognizing additional adjustments to yield over the weighted average life of the loans. When there are improvements in credit quality for covered loans, it decreases the basis in the related indemnification asset and increases our FDIC true-up liability. These positive events are reducing the indemnification asset and increasing our FDIC true-up liability. The indemnification asset reduction is being amortized over the weighted average life of the shared-loss agreements. This amortization is being shown as a reduction to FDIC indemnification non-interest income. The true-up liability is being expensed over the remaining true-up measurement date as other non-interest expense.

Tables 2 and 3 summarize the recognition of these positive events and the financial impact to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

Table 2: Overall Estimated Impact to Financial Statements Initially Reported

 

		Additional Adjustment to Yield				Reduction of Indemnification Asset				Increase of FDIC True-up Liability
		(In thousands)
Periods Tested:
Prior to 2013		$	5,022			$	3,876			$	502
March 31, 2013			15,566				12,453				1,657
June 30, 2013			—				—				—
September 30, 2013			—				—				—
December 31, 2013			14,061				8,389				1,331
March 31, 2014			11,432				8,346				1,143
June 30, 2014			23,428				17,330				1,128
September 30, 2014(1)			4,720				—				—
Total		$	74,229			$	50,394			$	5,761

 

(1)	Credit improvement in non-covered purchased credit impaired loans

Table 3: Financial Impact for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

 

		Yield Accretion Income				Amortization of Indemnification Asset				FDIC True-up Expense
		(In thousands)
Three Months Ended:
September 30, 2013		$	4,072			$	3,485			$	249
September 30, 2014			7,866				7,112				281
Additional income (expense)		$	3,794			$	3,627			$	32
Nine Months Ended:
September 30, 2013		$	9,423			$	8,565			$	406
September 30, 2014			21,211				18,880				716
Additional income (expense)		$	11,788			$	10,315			$	310

 

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Results of Operations for Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

Our net income increased $9.0 million or 49.1% to $27.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $18.4 million for the same period in 2013. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our earnings were $0.41 and $0.33 per share for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the $3.8 million and $1.0 million of merger expenses associated with the 2014 acquisition of Florida Tradition Bank (“Traditions”) and the 2013 acquisition of Liberty Bancshares, Inc. (“Liberty”), respectively, diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 were $0.45 per share and $0.34, respectively. The $10.7 million increase in net income excluding merger expenses is primarily associated with the $32.3 million of additional net interest income primarily resulting from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and 2014 acquisition of Traditions plus the additional accretion income from our previous FDIC covered loan acquisitions. These improvements were partially offset by a modest increase in the costs associated with the asset growth from our Liberty and Traditions acquisitions, $3.8 million of additional amortization of the indemnification asset plus an increase in provision for loan losses of $4.2 million in third quarter of 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013.

Our annualized net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 5.26% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 5.41% for the same period in 2013. The numerous purchased credit impaired loan pools which have been determined to have material projected credit improvement as a result of the quarterly impairment testing and the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions have significantly changed the mix and metrics on the net interest margin since December 31, 2012. Although there have been many changes since 2012, the Company continues to remain focused on expanding its net interest margin through opportunities such as improved pricing on interest-bearing deposits.

Our annualized return on average assets was 1.56% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 1.80% for the same period in 2013. Our annualized return on average common equity was 11.58% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 13.63% for the same period in 2013, respectively. Excluding merger expenses, our return on average assets was 1.69% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, compared to 1.86% for the same period in 2013. The slight declines in our profitably ratios from 2013 to 2014 are primarily related to the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions which have historically performed below our profitability ratios. While we have been making notable progress in improving the performance of the former Liberty and Traditions operations, they have not been brought up to the historical performance metrics of our Company.

Our efficiency ratio was 45.70% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 45.67% for the same period in 2013. For the third quarter of 2014, our core efficiency ratio was 41.88% which is improved from the 44.76% reported for third quarter of 2013. The improvement in the core efficiency ratio is primarily associated with additional net interest income resulting from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and 2014 acquisition of Traditions offset by a modest increase in costs associated with the asset growth from our acquisitions.

Additional information and analysis for our earnings can be found in Table 21 of our Non-GAAP Financial Measurement section of the Management Discussion and Analysis.

Results of Operations for Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

Our net income increased $29.6 million or 55.2% to $83.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $53.6 million for the same period in 2013. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our earnings were $1.26 and $0.95 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the $4.7 million and $1.1 million of merger expenses associated with the 2014 acquisition of Traditions and the 2013 acquisition of Liberty, respectively, diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were $1.31 per share and $0.96, respectively. The $31.8 million increase in net income excluding merger expenses is primarily associated with the $98.1 million of additional net interest income primarily resulting from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and 2014 acquisition of Traditions and the additional accretion income from our previous FDIC covered loan acquisitions. Furthermore, there was $267,000 of additional net gains from the sale of SBA loans, sale of premises & equipment, investment securities and OREO. These improvements were partially offset by a modest increase in the costs associated with the asset growth from our Liberty and Traditions acquisitions, $10.9 million of additional amortization of the indemnification asset plus an increase in provision for loan losses of $16.4 million in the first nine months of 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013.

 

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Our annualized net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 5.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 5.25% for the same period in 2013. The numerous purchased credit impaired loan pools which have been determined to have material projected credit improvement as a result of the quarterly impairment testing and the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions have significantly changed the mix and metrics on the net interest margin since December 31, 2012. Although there have been many changes since 2012, the Company continues to remain focused on expanding its net interest margin through opportunities such as improved pricing on interest-bearing deposits.

Our annualized return on average assets was 1.63% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 1.73% for the same period in 2013. Our annualized return on average common equity was 12.48% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 13.53% for the same period in 2013, respectively. Excluding merger expenses, our return on average assets was 1.69% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, compared to 1.75% for the same period in 2013. The slight declines in our profitably ratios from 2013 to 2014 are primarily related to the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions which have historically performed below our profitability ratios. While we have been making notable progress in improving the performance of the Liberty and Traditions franchise, they have not been brought up to the historical performance metrics of our Company.

Our efficiency ratio was 42.95% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 45.56% for the same period in 2013. For the first nine months of 2014, our core efficiency ratio was 41.61% which is improved from the 45.63% reported for the first nine months of 2013. The improvement in the core efficiency ratio is primarily associated with additional net interest income and other non-interest income resulting from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and 2014 acquisition of Traditions offset by a modest increase in costs associated with the asset growth from our acquisitions.

Additional information and analysis for our earnings can be found in Table 21 of our Non-GAAP Financial Measurement section of the Management Discussion and Analysis.

Financial Condition as of and for the Period Ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

Our total assets as of September 30, 2014 increased $384.5 million to $7.20 billion from the $6.81 billion reported as of December 31, 2013. Our loan portfolio not covered by loss share increased by $388.6 million to $4.58 billion as of September 30, 2014, from $4.19 billion as of December 31, 2013. This increase is primarily associated with the recent acquisition of $241.6 million of Traditions non-covered loans plus $146.9 million of loan growth since December 31, 2013. Our loan portfolio covered by loss share decreased by $31.5 million to $251.0 million as of September 30, 2014, from $282.5 million as of December 31, 2013. This decrease is primarily associated with pay-downs and payoffs. Stockholders’ equity increased $117.7 million to $958.7 million as of September 30, 2014, compared to $841.0 million as of December 31, 2013. The annualized improvement in stockholders’ equity for the first nine months of 2014 was 18.7%. The increase in stockholders’ equity is primarily associated with the $39.5 million of common stock issued to the Traditions shareholders combined with the $92.6 million of comprehensive income less the $16.4 million of dividends paid for the first nine months of 2014.

As of September 30, 2014, our non-performing non-covered loans increased to $41.0 million, or 0.90%, of total non-covered loans from $38.3 million, or 0.91%, of total non-covered loans as of December 31, 2013. The allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans as a percent of non-performing non-covered loans increased to 123.57% as of September 30, 2014, compared to 101.95% as of December 31, 2013. Non-performing non-covered loans in Arkansas were $24.4 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $17.9 million as of December 31, 2013. Non-performing non-covered loans in Florida were $16.3 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $20.3 million as of December 31, 2013. Non-performing non-covered loans in Alabama were $410,000 at September 30, 2014 compared to $7,000 as of December 31, 2013.

As of September 30, 2014, our non-performing non-covered assets improved to $60.4 million, or 0.88%, of total non-covered assets from $68.4 million, or 1.07%, of total non-covered assets as of December 31, 2013. Non-performing non-covered assets in Arkansas were $39.3 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $43.5 million as of December 31, 2013. Non-performing non-covered assets in Florida were $20.7 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $24.9 million as of December 31, 2013. Non-performing non-covered assets in Alabama were $425,000 at September 30, 2014 compared to $7,000 as of December 31, 2013.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

Overview. We prepare our consolidated financial statements based on the selection of certain accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and customary practices in the banking industry. These policies, in certain areas, require us to make significant estimates and assumptions. Our accounting policies are described in detail in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We consider a policy critical if (i) the accounting estimate requires assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the accounting estimate; and (ii) different estimates that could reasonably have been used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have a material impact on our financial statements. Using these criteria, we believe that the accounting policies most critical to us are those associated with our lending practices, including the accounting for the allowance for loan losses, acquisition accounting for covered loans and the related indemnification asset, investments, foreclosed assets held for sale, intangible assets, income taxes and stock options.

Investments – Available-for-Sale. Securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes. Securities that are held as available-for-sale are used as a part of our asset/liability management strategy. Securities that may be sold in response to interest rate changes, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, and other similar factors are classified as available-for-sale.

Investments – Held-to-Maturity. Securities held-to-maturity, which include any security for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity, are reported at historical cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest income using the constant yield method over the period to maturity.

Loans Receivable Not Covered by Loss Share and Allowance for Loan Losses. Except for loans acquired during our acquisitions, substantially all of our loans receivable not covered by loss share are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, as it is management’s intent to hold them for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff, except for mortgage loans held for sale. Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based on the principal balance outstanding.

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged against income. The allowance represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, will be adequate to absorb probable credit losses on identifiable loans that may become uncollectible and probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio. The amounts of provisions for loan losses are based on management’s analysis and evaluation of the loan portfolio for identification of problem credits, internal and external factors that may affect collectability, relevant credit exposure, particular risks inherent in different kinds of lending, current collateral values and other relevant factors.

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows, collateral value or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Bank’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.

 

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Loans considered impaired, under FASB ASC 310-10-35, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company applies this policy even if delays or shortfalls in payment are expected to be insignificant. The aggregate amount of impairment of loans is utilized in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and amount of provisions thereto. Losses on impaired loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when in the process of collection it appears likely that such losses will be realized. The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion the collection of interest is doubtful, or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due. When accrual of interest is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans.

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when management believes that the borrower’s financial condition, after giving consideration to economic and business conditions and collection efforts, is such that collection of interest is doubtful, or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Accrued interest related to non-accrual loans is generally charged against the allowance for loan losses when accrued in prior years and reversed from interest income if accrued in the current year. Interest income on non-accrual loans may be recognized to the extent cash payments are received, although the majority of payments received are usually applied to principal. Non-accrual loans are generally returned to accrual status when principal and interest payments are less than 90 days past due, the customer has made required payments for at least six months, and we reasonably expect to collect all principal and interest.

Acquisition Accounting, Acquired Loans and the Related Indemnification Asset. The Company accounts for its acquisitions under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting. All identifiable assets acquired, including loans, are recorded at fair value. No allowance for loan losses related to the acquired loans is recorded on the acquisition date as the fair value of the loans acquired incorporates assumptions regarding credit risk. All loans acquired are recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820. For covered acquired loans fair value is exclusive of the shared-loss agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The fair value estimates associated with the loans include estimates related to expected prepayments and the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows.

Over the life of the purchased credit impaired loans acquired, the Company continues to estimate cash flows expected to be collected on pools of loans sharing common risk characteristics, which are treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The Company evaluates at each balance sheet date whether the present value of its pools of loans determined using the effective interest rates has decreased and if so, recognizes a provision for loan loss in its consolidated statement of income. For any increases in cash flows expected to be collected, the Company adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the pool’s remaining life.

Because the FDIC will reimburse the Company for certain acquired loans should the Company experience a loss, an indemnification asset is recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The indemnification asset is recognized at the same time as the indemnified loans, and measured on the same basis, subject to collectability or contractual limitations. The shared-loss agreements on the acquisition date reflect the reimbursements expected to be received from the FDIC, using an appropriate discount rate, which reflects counterparty credit risk and other uncertainties.

 

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For our FDIC-assisted transactions, shared-loss agreements continue to be measured on the same basis as the related indemnified loans. Because the acquired loans are subject to the accounting prescribed by ASC Topic 310, subsequent changes to the basis of the shared-loss agreements also follow that model. Deterioration in the credit quality of the loans (immediately recorded as an adjustment to the allowance for loan losses) would immediately increase the basis of the shared-loss agreements, with the offset recorded through the consolidated statement of income as a reduction of the provision for loan losses. Increases in the credit quality or cash flows of loans (reflected as an adjustment to yield and accreted into income over the weighted-average remaining life of the loans) decrease the basis of the shared-loss agreements, with such decrease being amortized into income over 1) the same period or 2) the life of the shared-loss agreements, whichever is shorter. Loss assumptions used in the basis of the indemnified loans are consistent with the loss assumptions used to measure the indemnification asset. Fair value accounting incorporates into the fair value of the indemnification asset an element of the time value of money, which is accreted back into income over the life of the shared-loss agreements.

Upon the determination of an incurred loss, the indemnification asset will be reduced by the amount owed by the FDIC. A corresponding claim receivable is recorded until cash is received from the FDIC.

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale. Real estate and personal properties acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are to be sold and are initially recorded at fair value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and the real estate and personal properties are carried at fair value less cost to sell. Gains and losses from the sale of other real estate and personal properties are recorded in non-interest income, and expenses used to maintain the properties are included in non-interest expenses.

Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consist of goodwill and core deposit intangibles. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business acquisitions. The core deposit intangible represents the excess intangible value of acquired deposit customer relationships as determined by valuation specialists. The core deposit intangibles are being amortized over 48 to 121 months on a straight-line basis. Goodwill is not amortized but rather is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis. We perform an annual impairment test of goodwill and core deposit intangibles as required by FASB ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, in the fourth quarter.

Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term “more likely than not” means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms “examined” and “upon examination” also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to the management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company and its subsidiary file consolidated tax returns. Its subsidiary provides for income taxes on a separate return basis, and remits to the Company amounts determined to be currently payable.

Stock Options. In accordance with FASB ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, and FASB ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, the fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the grant-date fair value of the option award over the vesting period of the award.

 

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Acquisitions

Broward Financial Holdings, Inc.

On October 23, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Broward Financial Holdings, Inc. (“BFHI”), parent company of Broward Bank of Commerce (“Broward”), pursuant to a previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby a wholly-owned acquisition subsidiary (“Acquisition Sub II”) of HBI merged with and into BFHI, resulting in BFHI becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBI. Immediately thereafter, Broward was merged into Centennial. Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 30, 2014 by and among HBI, Centennial, BFHI, Broward and Acquisition Sub II, HBI issued approximately 1,021,000 shares of its common stock valued at $29,754,001 as of October 23, 2014, plus $3,306,000 in cash in exchange for all outstanding shares of BFHI common stock. HBI has also agreed to pay the BFHI shareholders at an undetermined date up to approximately $751,000 in additional consideration. The amount and timing of the additional payment, if any, will depend on future payments received or losses incurred by Centennial from certain current Broward loans.

Prior to the acquisition, Broward operated two banking locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As of acquisition date, Broward had approximately $180.2 million in total assets, $119.2 million in total loans, and $145.0 million in deposits.

As of the acquisition date, BFHI’s common equity totaled $20,407,000 and the Company paid a purchase price to the BFHI shareholders of $33,060,001 for the Broward acquisition. As a result, the Company paid a multiple of 1.62 of Broward’s book value per share and tangible book value per share.

The Company expects to complete the Broward acquisition systems conversion the weekend of November 14, 2014.

See Note 23 “Subsequent Events” in the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an additional discussion for the acquisition of Broward.

Acquisition Florida Traditions Bank

On July 17, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Traditions pursuant to a previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby Traditions merged with and into Centennial. Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 25, 2014, by and among HBI, Centennial, and Traditions, HBI issued 1,316,072 shares of its common stock valued at approximately $39.5 million as of July 17, 2014, in exchange for all outstanding shares of Traditions common stock.

Prior to the acquisition, Traditions operated eight banking locations in Central Florida, including its main office in Dade City, Florida. As of acquisition date, Traditions had $297.6 million in total assets, $241.6 million in loans after $8.5 million of loan discounts, and $267.3 million in deposits.

The transaction was accretive to the Company’s book value per common share and tangible book value per common share.

See Note 2 “Business Combinations” in the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an additional discussion for the acquisition of Traditions.

 

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Acquisition Liberty Bancshares, Inc.

On October 24, 2013, Home BancShares, Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Liberty Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Liberty Bank of Arkansas (“Liberty Bank”). Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Liberty received $290.1 million of HBI common stock plus $30.0 million in cash. Also on October 24, 2013, Liberty Bank was merged into Centennial Bank. We also repurchased all of Liberty’s SBLF preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury shortly after the closing. The merger significantly increased the Company’s deposit market share in Arkansas making it the second largest bank holding company headquartered in Arkansas.

Prior to the acquisition, Liberty operated 46 banking offices located in Northeast Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas and Western Arkansas. Including the effects of the purchase accounting adjustments, Centennial Bank acquired approximately $2.82 billion in assets, approximately $1.73 billion in loans including loan discounts and approximately $2.13 billion of deposits.

See Note 2 “Business Combinations” in the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an additional discussion for the acquisition of Liberty Bank.

FDIC Indemnification Asset

In conjunction with FDIC-assisted transactions, the Company entered into loss share agreements with the FDIC. These agreements cover realized losses on loans, foreclosed real estate and certain other assets. These loss share assets are measured separately from the loan portfolios because they are not contractually embedded in the loans and are not transferable with the loans should the Company choose to dispose of them. Fair values at the acquisition dates were estimated based on projected cash flows available for loss-share based on the credit adjustments estimated for each loan pool and the loss share percentages. The loss share assets are also separately measured from the related loans and foreclosed real estate and recorded as FDIC indemnification assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Subsequent to the acquisition date, reimbursements received from the FDIC for actual incurred losses will reduce the loss share assets. Reductions to expected credit losses, to the extent such reductions to expected credit losses are the result of an improvement to the actual or expected cash flows from the covered assets, will also reduce the loss share assets. Increases in expected credit losses will require an increase to the allowance for loan losses and a corresponding increase to the loss share assets. As the loss share agreements approach the various expiration dates there could be unexpected volatility as future expected loan losses might become projected to occur outside of the loss share coverage reimbursement window.

Table 4 summarizes the activity in the Company’s FDIC indemnification asset during the periods indicated:

Table 4: Changes in FDIC Indemnification Asset

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance		$	56,626			$	116,071			$	89,611			$	139,646
Incurred claims for FDIC covered credit losses			(7,575	)			(11,702	)			(30,313	)			(31,402	)
FDIC indemnification accretion/(amortization)			(6,947	)			(3,177	)			(18,313	)			(7,452	)
Reduction in provision for loan losses:
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements			—				—				1,119				400
Ending balance		$	42,104			$	101,192			$	42,104			$	101,192

 

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FDIC-Assisted Acquisitions – True-up

Our purchase and assumption agreements in connection with our FDIC-assisted acquisitions allow the FDIC to recover a portion of the loss share funds previously paid out under the indemnification agreements in the event losses fail to reach the expected loss under a claw back provision. Should the markets associated with any of the banks we acquired through FDIC-assisted transactions perform better than initially projected, the Bank is required to pay this clawback (or “true-up”) payment to the FDIC on a specified date following the tenth anniversary of such acquisition (the “True-Up Measurement Date”).

Specifically, in connection with the Old Southern and Key West acquisitions, such “true-up” payments would be equal to 50% of the excess, if any, of (i) 20% of a stated threshold of $110.0 million in the case of Old Southern and $23.0 million in the case of Key West, less (ii) the sum of (A) 25% of the asset premium (discount) plus (B) 25% of the Cumulative Shared Loss Payments (defined as the aggregate of all of the payments made or payable to Centennial Bank minus the aggregate of all of the payments made or payable to the FDIC) plus (C) the Period Servicing Amounts for any twelve-month period prior to and ending on the True-Up Measurement Date (defined as the product of the simple average of the principal amount of shared loss loans and shared loss assets (other than shared loss securities) at the beginning and end of such period times 1%).

In connection with the Coastal-Bayside, Wakulla and Gulf State acquisitions, the “true-up” payments would be equal to 50% of the excess, if any, of (i) 20% of an intrinsic loss estimate of $121.0 million in the case of Coastal, $24.0 million in the case of Bayside, $73.0 million in the case of Wakulla and $35.0 million in the case of Gulf State, less (ii) the sum of (A) 20% of the net loss amount (the sum of all losses less the sum of all recoveries on covered assets) plus (B) 25% of the asset premium (discount) plus (C) 3.5% of the total loans subject to loss sharing under the loss sharing agreements as specified in the schedules to the agreements.

The amount of FDIC-assisted acquisitions true-up accrued at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $9.0 million and $8.0 million, respectively.

Branches

We intend to continue opening new (commonly referred to as de novo) branches in our current markets and in other attractive market areas if opportunities arise. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company opened one de novo branch in Naples, Florida and acquired eight branches through the acquisition of Traditions. In an effort to achieve efficiencies primarily from the recent acquisitions, the Company closed or merged two Arkansas locations during the third quarter of 2014. The recent acquisition of Broward has added two Florida locations to the Company’s footprint. After the Broward transaction, the Company currently has 82 branches in Arkansas, 61 branches in Florida and 7 branches in Alabama.

Results of Operations

For Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

Our net income increased $9.0 million or 49.1% to $27.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $18.4 million for the same period in 2013. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our earnings were $0.41 and $0.33 per share for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the $3.8 million and $1.0 million of merger expenses associated with the 2014 acquisition of Florida Tradition Bank (“Traditions”) and the 2013 acquisition of Liberty Bancshares, Inc. (“Liberty”), respectively, diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 were $0.45 per share and $0.34, respectively. The $10.7 million increase in net income excluding merger expenses is primarily associated with the $32.3 million of additional net interest income primarily resulting from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and 2014 acquisition of Traditions plus the additional accretion income from our previous FDIC covered loan acquisitions. These improvements were partially offset by a modest increase in the costs associated with the asset growth from our Liberty and Traditions acquisitions, $3.8 million of additional amortization of the indemnification asset plus an increase in provision for loan losses of $4.2 million in third quarter of 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013.

 

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Our net income increased $29.6 million or 55.2% to $83.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $53.6 million for the same period in 2013. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our earnings were $1.26 and $0.95 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the $4.7 million and $1.1 million of merger expenses associated with the 2014 acquisition of Traditions and the 2013 acquisition of Liberty, respectively, diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were $1.31 per share and $0.96, respectively. The $31.8 million increase in net income excluding merger expenses is primarily associated with the $98.1 million of additional net interest income primarily resulting from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and 2014 acquisition of Traditions and the additional accretion income from our previous FDIC covered loan acquisitions. Furthermore, there was $267,000 of additional net gains from the sale of SBA loans, sale of premises & equipment, investment securities and OREO. These improvements were partially offset by a modest increase in the costs associated with the asset growth from our Liberty and Traditions acquisitions, $10.9 million of additional amortization of the indemnification asset plus an increase in provision for loan losses of $16.4 million in the first nine months of 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, our principal source of earnings, is the difference between the interest income generated by earning assets and the total interest cost of the deposits and borrowings obtained to fund those assets. Factors affecting the level of net interest income include the volume of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, yields earned on loans and investments and rates paid on deposits and other borrowings, the level of non-performing loans and the amount of non-interest-bearing liabilities supporting earning assets. Net interest income is analyzed in the discussion and tables below on a fully taxable equivalent basis. The adjustment to convert certain income to a fully taxable equivalent basis consists of dividing tax-exempt income by one minus the combined federal and state income tax rate (39.225% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013).

The Federal Reserve Board sets various benchmark rates, including the Federal Funds rate, and thereby influences the general market rates of interest, including the deposit and loan rates offered by financial institutions. The Federal Funds rate, which is the cost to banks of immediately available overnight funds, was lowered on December 16, 2008 to a historic low of 0.25% to 0% where it has remained since that time.

The effective yield on non-covered loans for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 5.84% and 5.88%, respectively. The effective yield on non-covered loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 6.06% and 6.01%, respectively. The effective yield on covered loans for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 17.23% and 12.76%, respectively. The effective yield on covered loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 17.53% and 11.23%, respectively.

During the 2014 quarterly impairment tests on the estimated cash flows of purchased credit impaired loans, the Company established certain loan pools of this type were determined to have a materially projected credit improvement. As a result of this improvement, the Company will recognize approximately $39.6 million as an additional adjustment to yield over the weighted average life of the loans. Since our first covered loan acquisition in 2010, the Company has identified a total of $74.2 million of adjustments to yield during the quarterly impairment tests. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized $7.9 million and $21.2 million for 2014 and $4.1 million and $9.4 million for 2013 of additional accretion income related to the positive results of the impairment tests.

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $32.9 million, or 69.4%, to $80.3 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $47.4 million for the same period in 2013. This increase in net interest income was the result of a $34.9 million increase in interest income offset by a $2.0 million increase in interest expense. The $34.9 million increase in interest income was primarily the result of a higher level of earning assets offset by lower yields on our loans. The $2.0 million increase in interest expense for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, is primarily the result of an increase in the volume of our average interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits, average time deposits and FHLB borrowings primarily associated with the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions offset by our interest bearing liabilities repricing in the lower interest rate environment. The higher level of our interest bearing liabilities resulted in an increase in interest expense of approximately $2.7 million. The repricing of our interest bearing liabilities in the lower interest rate environment resulted in a $695,000 decrease in interest expense.

 

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Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $99.9 million, or 72.0%, to $238.6 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $138.7 million for the same period in 2013. This increase in net interest income was the result of a $104.2 million increase in interest income offset by a $4.3 million increase in interest expense. The $104.2 million increase in interest income was primarily the result of a higher level of earning assets combined with higher yields on our loans. The $4.3 million increase in interest expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, is primarily the result of an increase in the volume of our average interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits, average time deposits and FHLB borrowings primarily associated with the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions offset by our interest bearing liabilities repricing in the lower interest rate environment. The higher level of our interest bearing liabilities resulted in an increase in interest expense of approximately $7.7 million. The repricing of our interest bearing liabilities in the lower interest rate environment resulted in a $3.4 million decrease in interest expense.

Net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 5.26% and 5.41% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 5.41% and 5.25% for the same periods in 2013, respectively. The numerous pools which have been determined to have material projected credit improvement as a result of the quarterly impairment testing and the acquisition of Liberty and Traditions have significantly changed the mix and metrics on the net interest margin since December 31, 2012. Although there have been many changes since 2012, the Company continues to remain focused on expanding its net interest margin through opportunities such as improved pricing on interest-bearing deposits.

Additional information and analysis for our net interest margin can be found in Tables 22 through 24 of our Non-GAAP Financial Measurement section of the Management Discussion and Analysis.

Tables 5 and 6 reflect an analysis of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as well as changes in fully taxable equivalent net interest margin for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013.

Table 5: Analysis of Net Interest Income

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Interest income		$	83,401			$	49,176			$	247,827			$	145,409
Fully taxable equivalent adjustment			1,729				1,073				4,944				3,199
Interest income – fully taxable equivalent			85,130				50,249				252,771				148,608
Interest expense			4,796				2,826				14,179				9,869
Net interest income – fully taxable equivalent		$	80,334			$	47,423			$	238,592			$	138,739
Yield on earning assets – fully taxable equivalent			5.57	%			5.73	%			5.73	%			5.62	%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities			0.39				0.41				0.39				0.46
Net interest spread – fully taxable equivalent			5.18				5.32				5.34				5.16
Net interest margin – fully taxable equivalent			5.26				5.41				5.41				5.25

Table 6: Changes in Fully Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Margin

 

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 vs. 2013				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 vs. 2013
		(In thousands)
Increase (decrease) in interest income due to change in earning assets		$	36,390			$	103,053
Increase (decrease) in interest income due to change in earning asset yields			(1,509	)			1,110
(Increase) decrease in interest expense due to change in interest-bearing liabilities			(2,665	)			(7,666	)
(Increase) decrease in interest expense due to change in interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities			695				3,356
Increase (decrease) in net interest income		$	32,911			$	99,853

 

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Table 7 shows, for each major category of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amount outstanding, the interest income or expense on that amount and the average rate earned or expensed for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The table also shows the average rate earned on all earning assets, the average rate expensed on all interest-bearing liabilities, the net interest spread and the net interest margin for the same periods. The analysis is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Non-accrual loans were included in average loans for the purpose of calculating the rate earned on total loans.

Table 7: Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2014												2013
		Average Balance				Income / Expense				Yield / Rate				Average Balance				Income / Expense				Yield / Rate
		(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Earnings assets
Interest-bearing balances due from banks		$	40,723			$	20				0.19	%		$	40,756			$	19				0.18	%
Federal funds sold			13,604				7				0.20				4,411				2				0.18
Investment securities – taxable			1,044,732				4,905				1.86				579,867				2,645				1.81
Investment securities – non-taxable			302,859				4,174				5.47				183,341				2,462				5.33
Loans receivable			4,661,600				76,024				6.47				2,668,421				45,121				6.71
Total interest-earning assets			6,063,518				85,130				5.57				3,476,796				50,249				5.73
Non-earning assets			907,407												569,829
Total assets		$	6,970,925											$	4,046,625
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts		$	2,835,267			$	1,376				0.19	%		$	1,691,077			$	637				0.15	%
Time deposits			1,315,772				1,867				0.56				832,149				1,173				0.56
Total interest-bearing deposits			4,151,039				3,243				0.31				2,523,226				1,810				0.28
Federal funds purchased			2,364				2				0.34				1,511				3				0.79
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase			150,239				186				0.49				73,924				87				0.47
FHLB borrowed funds			494,650				1,035				0.83				144,467				910				2.50
Subordinated debentures			60,826				330				2.15				3,093				16				2.05
Total interest-bearing liabilities			4,859,118				4,796				0.39				2,746,221				2,826				0.41
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest bearing deposits			1,148,923												738,526
Other liabilities			25,090												27,315
Total liabilities			6,033,131												3,512,062
Stockholders’ equity			937,794												534,563
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	6,970,925											$	4,046,625
Net interest spread											5.18	%											5.32	%
Net interest income and margin						$	80,334				5.26	%						$	47,423				5.41	%

 

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Table 7: Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis

 

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014												2013
		Average Balance				Income / Expense				Yield / Rate				Average Balance				Income / Expense				Yield / Rate
		(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Earnings assets
Interest-bearing balances due from banks		$	52,741			$	73				0.19	%		$	108,646			$	203				0.25	%
Federal funds sold			22,746				35				0.21				10,060				15				0.20
Investment securities – taxable			1,029,496				14,137				1.84				571,375				7,538				1.76
Investment securities – non-taxable			292,349				11,852				5.42				173,796				7,275				5.60
Loans receivable			4,498,643				226,674				6.74				2,672,088				133,577				6.68
Total interest-earning assets			5,895,975				252,771				5.73				3,535,965				148,608				5.62
Non-earning assets			923,800												592,438
Total assets		$	6,819,775											$	4,128,403
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts		$	2,809,963			$	3,882				0.18	%		$	1,747,040			$	2,191				0.17	%
Time deposits			1,407,255				5,840				0.55				906,015				4,233				0.62
Total interest-bearing deposits			4,217,218				9,722				0.31				2,653,055				6,424				0.32
Federal funds purchased			1,001				2				0.27				510				3				0.79
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase			145,348				536				0.49				72,078				253				0.47
FHLB borrowed funds			416,531				2,933				0.94				135,093				2,926				2.90
Subordinated debentures			60,826				986				2.17				11,023				263				3.19
Total interest-bearing liabilities			4,840,924				14,179				0.39				2,871,759				9,869				0.46
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest bearing deposits			1,068,626												704,123
Other liabilities			19,642												22,967
Total liabilities			5,929,192												3,598,849
Stockholders’ equity			890,583												529,554
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	6,819,775											$	4,128,403
Net interest spread											5.34	%											5.16	%
Net interest income and margin						$	238,592				5.41	%						$	138,739				5.25	%

 

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Table 8 shows changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in interest rates for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, on a fully taxable basis. The changes in interest rate and volume have been allocated to changes in average volume and changes in average rates, in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in rates and volume.

Table 8: Volume/Rate Analysis

 

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 over 2013												Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 over 2013
		Volume				Yield/Rate				Total				Volume				Yield/Rate				Total
		(In thousands)
Increase (decrease) in:
Interest income:
Interest-bearing balances due from banks		$	—			$	1			$	1			$	(86	)		$	(44	)		$	(130	)
Federal funds sold			5				—				5				20				—				20
Investment securities – taxable			2,180				80				2,260				6,279				320				6,599
Investment securities – non-taxable			1,645				67				1,712				4,813				(236	)			4,577
Loans receivable			32,560				(1,657	)			30,903				92,027				1,070				93,097
Total interest income			36,390				(1,509	)			34,881				103,053				1,110				104,163
Interest expense:
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits			518				221				739				1,449				242				1,691
Time deposits			686				8				694				2,124				(517	)			1,607
Federal funds purchased			2				(3	)			(1	)			3				(4	)			(1	)
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase			95				4				99				269				14				283
FHLB borrowed funds			1,051				(926	)			125				2,989				(2,982	)			7
Subordinated debentures			313				1				314				832				(109	)			723
Total interest expense			2,665				(695	)			1,970				7,666				(3,356	)			4,310
Increase (decrease) in net interest income		$	33,725			$	(814	)		$	32,911			$	95,387			$	4,466			$	99,853

Provision for Loan Losses

Our management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by applying the provisions of FASB ASC 310-10-35. Specific allocations are determined for loans considered to be impaired and loss factors are assigned to the remainder of the loan portfolio to determine an appropriate level in the allowance for loan losses. The allowance is increased, as necessary, by making a provision for loan losses. The specific allocations for impaired loans are assigned based on an estimated net realizable value after a thorough review of the credit relationship. The potential loss factors associated with the remainder of the loan portfolio are based on an internal net loss experience, as well as management’s review of trends within the portfolio and related industries.

While general economic trends have improved recently, we cannot be certain that the current economic conditions will considerably improve in the near future. Recent and ongoing events at the national and international levels can create uncertainty in the financial markets. Despite these economic uncertainties, we continue to follow our historically conservative procedures for lending and evaluating the provision and allowance for loan losses. Our practice continues to be primarily traditional real estate lending with strong loan-to-value ratios.

Generally, commercial, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans are assigned a level of risk at origination. Thereafter, these loans are reviewed on a regular basis. The periodic reviews generally include loan payment and collateral status, the borrowers’ financial data, and key ratios such as cash flows, operating income, liquidity, and leverage. A material change in the borrower’s credit analysis can result in an increase or decrease in the loan’s assigned risk grade. Aggregate dollar volume by risk grade is monitored on an on-going basis.

 

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Our management reviews certain key loan quality indicators on a monthly basis, including current economic conditions, delinquency trends and ratios, portfolio mix changes, and other information management deems necessary. This review process provides a degree of objective measurement that is used in conjunction with periodic internal evaluations. To the extent that this review process yields differences between estimated and actual observed losses, adjustments are made to the loss factors used to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses.

Our Company is primarily a real estate lender in the markets we serve. As such, we are subject to declines in asset quality when real estate prices fall during a recession. The recession in the latter years of the last decade harshly impacted the real estate market in Florida. The economic conditions particularly in our Florida market have improved recently, although not to pre-recession levels. Our Arkansas markets’ economies have been fairly stable over the past several years with no boom or bust. As a result, the Arkansas economy fared better with its real estate values during this time period.

The provision for loan losses represents management’s determination of the amount necessary to be charged against the current period’s earnings, to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that is considered adequate in relation to the estimated risk inherent in the loan portfolio.

There was zero provision for covered loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the three months ended September 30, 2013. There was $100,000 provision for covered loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The $100,000 of provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is a result of the quarterly 2013 impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the covered loans. This testing established that the pools evaluated had experienced material projected credit deterioration. As a result of this projection, we recorded a $500,000 provision for loan losses to the allowance for loan losses related to the purchased impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Since these loans are covered by loss share with the FDIC, we were able to increase the related indemnification asset by $400,000 resulting in a net provision for loan losses of $100,000.

There was $4.2 million and $17.3 million of provision for non-covered loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. There was zero and $750,000 of provision for non-covered loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The Company experienced a $4.2 million increase in the provision for loan losses for non-covered loans during the three months ended September 30, 2014 versus the same period in 2013. The Company experienced a $16.5 million increase in the provision for loan losses for non-covered loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 versus the same period in 2013. Included in the 2014 three and nine-month periods was $2.9 million of provision for loan losses associated with purchased credit impaired loans acquired. This expected increase is not an indication of a decline in asset quality, but primarily a reflection of the migration of the Liberty (and other acquired) loans from purchased loan accounting treatment to originated loan accounting treatment. Based upon current accounting guidance, the allowance for loan losses is not carried over in an acquisition. As a result, virtually none of the Liberty footprint loans had any allocation of the allowance for loan losses at year end. This is the result of all loans acquired on October 24, 2013 from Liberty being recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820. As the acquired loans mature and are renewed as new credits, management evaluates the credit risk associated with these new credit decisions and determines the required allowance for loan loss for these new originated loans using the allowance for loan loss methodology for all originated loans as disclosed in Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K. Our current or historical provision levels should not be relied upon as a predictor or indicator of future levels going forward.

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income was $10.8 million and $34.6 million for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to $9.3 million and $28.1 million for the same periods in 2013, respectively. Our recurring non-interest income includes service charges on deposit accounts, other service charges and fees, trust fees, mortgage lending, insurance, title fees, increase in cash value of life insurance, dividends and FDIC indemnification accretion/amortization.

 

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Table 9 measures the various components of our non-interest income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, as well as changes for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.

Table 9: Non-Interest Income

 

		Three Months Ended																Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								2014 Change								September 30,								2014 Change
		2014				2013				from 2013								2014				2013				from 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts		$	6,275			$	4,072			$	2,203				54.1	%		$	18,379			$	11,869			$	6,510				54.8	%
Other service charges and fees			5,977				3,671				2,306				62.8				17,641				10,587				7,054				66.6
Trust fees			306				15				291				1,940.0				1,065				51				1,014				1,988.2
Mortgage lending income			1,901				1,527				374				24.5				5,215				4,518				697				15.4
Insurance commissions			984				519				465				89.6				3,334				1,642				1,692				103.0
Income from title services			59				156				(97	)			(62.2	)			162				401				(239	)			(59.6	)
Increase in cash value of life insurance			322				203				119				58.6				891				601				290				48.3
Dividends from FHLB, FRB, Bankers’ bank & other			389				179				210				117.3				1,206				755				451				59.7
Gain on sale of SBA loans			183				79				104				131.6				183				135				48				35.6
Gain (loss) on sale of premises and equipment, net			(35	)			303				(338	)			(111.6	)			419				712				(293	)			(41.2	)
Gain (loss) on OREO, net			529				777				(248	)			(31.9	)			1,927				1,304				623				47.8
Gain (loss) on securities, net			—				—				—				—				—				111				(111	)			(100.0	)
FDIC indemnification accretion/(amortization), net			(6,947	)			(3,177	)			(3,770	)			118.7				(18,313	)			(7,452	)			(10,861	)			145.7
Other income			888				994				(106	)			(10.7	)			2,442				2,914				(472	)			(16.2	)
Total non-interest income		$	10,831			$	9,318			$	1,513				16.2	%		$	34,551			$	28,148			$	6,403				22.7	%

Non-interest income increased $1.5 million, or 16.2%, to $10.8 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014 from $9.3 million for the same period in 2013. Non-interest income increased $6.4 million, or 22.7%, to $34.6 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014 from $28.1 million for the same period in 2013.

The primary factors that resulted in this increase were improvements related to service charges on deposits, other service charges and fees, trust fees, mortgage lending, insurance, and net changes in OREO gains and losses offset by changes in gains and losses on sale of premises and equipment and an increase in amortization on our FDIC indemnification asset.

Additional details for the three months ended September 30, 2014 on some of the more significant changes are as follows:

 

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The $4.5 million increase in service charges on deposit accounts and other service charges and fees are primarily from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and Traditions.

 

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The $291,000 increase in trust fees are primarily from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty.

 

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The $465,000 increase in insurance commissions is primarily from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty.

 

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The $3.8 million decrease in FDIC indemnification accretion/amortization, net is primarily associated with the quarterly impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the covered loans. For further discussion and analysis, reference Tables 2 and 3 in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

 

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Additional details for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 on some of the more significant changes are as follows:

 

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The $13.6 million increase in service charges on deposit accounts and other service charges and fees are primarily from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty and Traditions.

 

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The $1.0 million increase in trust fees are primarily from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty.

 

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The $1.7 million increase in insurance commissions is primarily from our 2013 acquisition of Liberty.

 

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The $10.9 million decrease in FDIC indemnification accretion/amortization, net is primarily associated with the quarterly impairment testing on the estimated cash flows of the covered loans. For further discussion and analysis, reference Tables 2 and 3 in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

 

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The $472,000 decrease in other income is primarily from $326,000 of tax-free life insurance proceeds during the first nine months of 2013. The proceeds were in connection with two former associates who were not currently with the Company.

The Company is currently in negotiations with the FDIC regarding the remaining loss share agreements associated with the Key West Bank loan portfolio acquired on March 26, 2010. At this point, the Company has not reached an agreement with the FDIC to buy out the Key West Bank loss share. Pursuant to the terms of the loss sharing agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse Centennial Bank for 80% of losses in the first loss tranche up to $23.0 million and for 95% of losses in excess of $23.0 million with respect to covered assets. Centennial Bank is obligated to reimburse the FDIC for 80% of recoveries with respect to losses for which the FDIC paid Centennial Bank 80% reimbursement under the loss sharing agreements, and for 95% of recoveries with respect to losses for which the FDIC paid 95% reimbursement under the loss sharing agreements. Additionally, a significant portion of the Key West Bank loans were 30 year original maturity loans.

The Company has evaluated the Key West Bank loans acquired and believes there has been a material projected credit improvement. As a result of this improvement, the Company will be recognizing an adjustment to yield over the weighted average life of the loans. Improvements in credit quality also decrease the basis in the related indemnification asset and increase the FDIC true-up liability. The reduction in the indemnification asset will be amortized over the weighted average life of the shared-loss agreement. The FDIC true-up liability will be expensed over the remaining true-up measurement date as other non-interest expense.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company has an indemnification asset of $7.3 million remaining for the Key West Bank loans acquired. If this transaction with the FDIC were to occur, it would create a one-time acceleration of the indemnification asset plus the negotiated settlement for the true-up liability less any cash payment received by the FDIC. While there is no guarantee we can reach an agreement with the FDIC, if the Company were to reach an agreement with the FDIC during the fourth quarter of 2014 to buy out the loss share agreements, we do not believe the cash payment from the FDIC would be significant. As a result, this transaction could create a negative third quarter 2014 financial impact to earnings for the Company in the range of $6.0 million to $8.0 million on a pre-tax basis. However, there would be approximately $8.5 million positive adjustment to yield remaining to be recognized as accretion interest income over the weighted average life of the loans over the next 21 years. Since the weighted average life of the loans is long term, the positive accretion to be recognized as an adjustment to interest income will be more than offset by the shorter term amortization of the indemnification asset and FDIC true-up expense.

Since the Company was not able to reach an agreement with the FDIC to buy out the Key West Bank loss share during the third quarter, we began accreting the credit improvement ($186,000) and amortized the indemnification asset ($1.1 million) and recorded a true-up expense ($41,000) similar to the other impairment tests we have completed in the past. Therefore, it created a negative third quarter 2014 financial impact to earnings for the Company of approximately $1.0 million on a pre-tax basis.

 

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If we are not able to reach an agreement with the FDIC during the fourth quarter of 2014, it will once again create a negative financial impact to earnings for the Company of approximately $1.0 million on a pre-tax basis. This $1.0 million negative financial impact could continue through the first quarter of 2015. Beginning in the second quarter of 2015, only the ten-year loss share agreement will remain. As a result, the negative financial impact will be less than we are currently experiencing and is estimated to be approximately $100,000 per quarter on a pre-tax basis until the year 2020.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense consists of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, and other expenses such as advertising, merger and acquisition expenses, amortization of intangibles, electronic banking expense, FDIC and state assessment, insurance, other professional fees and legal and accounting fees.

Table 10 below sets forth a summary of non-interest expense for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as well as changes for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

Table 10: Non-Interest Expense

 

		Three Months Ended																Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								2014 Change								September 30,								2014 Change
		2014				2013				from 2013								2014				2013				from 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits		$	19,368			$	12,981			$	6,387				49.2	%		$	57,114			$	38,890			$	18,224				46.9	%
Occupancy and equipment			6,234				4,010				2,224				55.5				18,711				11,498				7,213				62.7
Data processing expense			1,801				1,114				687				61.7				5,387				3,855				1,532				39.7
Other operating expenses:
Advertising			673				363				310				85.4				1,776				1,176				600				51.0
Merger and acquisition expenses			3,772				1,034				2,738				264.8				4,727				1,063				3,664				344.7
Amortization of intangibles			1,153				802				351				43.8				3,467				2,406				1,061				44.1
Electronic banking expense			1,307				926				381				41.1				3,957				2,749				1,208				43.9
Directors’ fees			236				188				48				25.5				669				588				81				13.8
Due from bank service charges			200				136				64				47.1				604				437				167				38.2
FDIC and state assessment			972				684				288				42.1				3,144				1,991				1,153				57.9
Insurance			657				572				85				14.9				1,853				1,693				160				9.5
Legal and accounting			510				227				283				124.7				1,346				943				403				42.7
Other professional fees			716				404				312				77.2				1,806				1,367				439				32.1
Operating supplies			468				309				159				51.5				1,455				984				471				47.9
Postage			323				212				111				52.4				1,002				650				352				54.2
Telephone			548				291				257				88.3				1,465				885				580				65.5
Other expense			3,879				2,462				1,417				57.6				12,311				7,258				5,053				69.6
Total non-interest expense		$	42,817			$	26,715			$	16,102				60.3	%		$	120,794			$	78,433			$	42,361				54.0	%

Non-interest expense, excluding merger expenses, increased $13.4 million, or 52.0%, to $39.0 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $25.7 million for the same period in 2013. Non-interest expense, excluding merger expenses, increased $38.7 million, or 50.0%, to $116.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $77.4 million for the same period in 2013. These increases primarily result from additional expense associated with the acquisitions of Liberty and Traditions during 2013 and 2014, respectively.

 

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Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes increased $4.4 million, or 41.7%, to $15.0 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $10.6 million as of September 30, 2013. The provision for income taxes increased $16.1 million, or 52.3%, to $47.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, from $30.8 million as of September 30, 2013. The effective income tax rate was 35.41% and 36.10% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, compared to 36.58% and 36.53% for the same periods in 2013. The primary cause of the increase in taxes is the result of our higher earnings combined with our marginal tax rate of 39.225% less the tax-free income associated with the acquisition of Liberty and Traditions.

Financial Condition as of and for the Period Ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

Our total assets as of September 30, 2014 increased $384.5 million to $7.20 billion from the $6.81 billion reported as of December 31, 2013. Our loan portfolio not covered by loss share increased by $388.6 million to $4.58 billion as of September 30, 2014, from $4.19 billion as of December 31, 2013. This increase is primarily associated with the recent acquisition of $241.6 million of Traditions non-covered loans plus $146.9 million of loan growth since December 31, 2013. Our loan portfolio covered by loss share decreased by $31.5 million to $251.0 million as of September 30, 2014, from $282.5 million as of December 31, 2013. This decrease is primarily associated with pay-downs and payoffs. Stockholders’ equity increased $117.7 million to $958.7 million as of September 30, 2014, compared to $841.0 million as of December 31, 2013. The annualized improvement in stockholders’ equity for the first nine months of 2014 was 18.7%. The increase in stockholders’ equity is primarily associated with the $39.5 million of common stock issued to the Traditions shareholders combined with the $92.6 million of comprehensive income less the $16.4 million of dividends paid for the first nine months of 2014.

Loan Portfolio

Loans Receivable Not Covered by Loss Share

Our non-covered loan portfolio averaged $4.40 billion and $2.35 billion during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our non-covered loan portfolio averaged $4.23 billion and $2.33 billion during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Non-covered loans were $4.58 billion as of September 30, 2014 compared to $4.19 billion as of December 31, 2013, which is a $388.6 million or 12.4% annualized increase. Excluding the acquisition of Traditions, loans increased $146.9 million or an annualized increase of 4.7%.

The most significant components of the non-covered loan portfolio were commercial real estate, residential real estate, consumer, and commercial and industrial loans. These non-covered loans are primarily originated within our market areas of Arkansas, Florida and South Alabama, and are generally secured by residential or commercial real estate or business or personal property within our market areas. Non-covered loans were $3.37 billion, $1.04 billion and $179.8 million as of September 30, 2014 in Arkansas, Florida and Alabama, respectively.

As of September 30, 2014, we had $342.5 million of construction land development loans which were collateralized by land. This consisted of $201.9 million for raw land and $140.6 million for land with commercial and or residential lots.

 

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Table 11 presents our loan balances not covered by loss share by category as of the dates indicated.

Table 11: Loan Portfolio Not Covered by Loss Share

 

		As of				As of
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential		$	1,918,827			$	1,739,668
Construction/land development			660,107				562,667
Agricultural			78,243				81,618
Residential real estate loans:
Residential 1-4 family			935,547				913,332
Multifamily residential			251,726				213,232
Total real estate			3,844,450				3,510,517
Consumer			57,821				69,570
Commercial and industrial			547,706				511,421
Agricultural			64,875				37,129
Other			68,163				65,800
Loans receivable not covered by loss share		$	4,583,015			$	4,194,437

As of acquisition date, the Company evaluated $1.61 billion of net loans ($1.67 billion gross loans less $62.1 million discount) purchased in conjunction with the acquisition of Liberty in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 310-20, Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. As of September 30, 2014, the net loan balance of the Liberty ASC Topic 310-20 purchased loans is $1.17 billion ($1.21 billion gross loans less $37.7 million discount). The fair value discount is being accreted into interest income over the weighted average life of the loans using a constant yield method.

As of acquisition date, the Company evaluated $120.5 million of net loans ($162.4 million gross loans less $41.9 million discount) purchased in conjunction with the acquisition of Liberty in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. As of September 30, 2014, the net loan balance of the Liberty ASC Topic 310-30 purchased loans is $91.6 million ($131.4 million gross loans less $39.8 million discount). These purchased non-covered loans are considered impaired if there is evidence of credit deterioration since origination and if it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected. During the latter part of the second quarter of 2014 the Company received a $6.0 million unexpected recovery from one large commercial loan charged down significantly prior to the acquisition date. Since the Liberty impaired loans are accounted for on a pool basis, this recovery is increasing the yield on the impaired loans over the weighted average life of the loans in the pool going forward by $4.7 million.

Non-Covered Commercial Real Estate Loans. We originate non-farm and non-residential loans (primarily secured by commercial real estate), construction/land development loans, and agricultural loans, which are generally secured by real estate located in our market areas. Our commercial mortgage loans are generally collateralized by first liens on real estate and amortized over a 15 to 25 year period with balloon payments due at the end of one to five years. These loans are generally underwritten by assessing cash flow (debt service coverage), primary and secondary source of repayment, the financial strength of any guarantor, the strength of the tenant (if any), the borrower’s liquidity and leverage, management experience, ownership structure, economic conditions and industry specific trends and collateral. Generally, we will loan up to 85% of the value of improved property, 65% of the value of raw land and 75% of the value of land to be acquired and developed. A first lien on the property and assignment of lease is required if the collateral is rental property, with second lien positions considered on a case-by-case basis.

As of September 30, 2014, non-covered commercial real estate loans totaled $2.66 billion, or 58.0% of our non-covered loan portfolio, which is comparable to $2.38 billion, or 56.8% of our non-covered loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2013. Our Arkansas, Florida and Alabama non-covered commercial real estate loans were $1.92 billion, $638.1 million and $103.8 million at September 30, 2014, respectively.

 

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Non-Covered Residential Real Estate Loans. We originate one to four family, owner occupied residential mortgage loans generally secured by property located in our primary market areas. The majority of our non-covered residential mortgage loans consist of loans secured by owner occupied, single family residences. Non-covered residential real estate loans generally have a loan-to-value ratio of up to 90%. These loans are underwritten by giving consideration to the borrower’s ability to pay, stability of employment or source of income, debt-to-income ratio, credit history and loan-to-value ratio.

As of September 30, 2014, non-covered residential real estate loans totaled $1.19 billion, or 25.9% of our non-covered loan portfolio, compared to $1.13 billion, or 26.9% of our non-covered loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2013. Our Arkansas, Florida and Alabama non-covered residential real estate loans were $850.0 million, $283.2 million and $54.1 million at September 30, 2014, respectively.

Non-Covered Consumer Loans. Our non-covered consumer loan portfolio is composed of secured and unsecured loans originated by our banks. The performance of consumer loans will be affected by the local and regional economies as well as the rates of personal bankruptcies, job loss, divorce and other individual-specific characteristics.

As of September 30, 2014, our non-covered consumer loan portfolio totaled $57.8 million, or 1.3% of our total non-covered loan portfolio, compared to the $69.6 million, or 1.7% of our non-covered loan portfolio as of December 31, 2013. Our Arkansas, Florida and Alabama non-covered consumer loans were $41.2 million, $15.2 million and $1.4 million at September 30, 2014, respectively.

Non-Covered Commercial and Industrial Loans. Commercial and industrial loans are made for a variety of business purposes, including working capital, inventory, equipment and capital expansion. The terms for commercial loans are generally one to seven years. Commercial loan applications must be supported by current financial information on the borrower and, where appropriate, by adequate collateral. Commercial loans are generally underwritten by addressing cash flow (debt service coverage), primary and secondary sources of repayment, the financial strength of any guarantor, the borrower’s liquidity and leverage, management experience, ownership structure, economic conditions and industry specific trends and collateral. The loan to value ratio depends on the type of collateral. Generally speaking, accounts receivable are financed at between 50% and 80% of accounts receivable less than 60 days past due. Inventory financing will range between 50% and 60% (with no work in process) depending on the borrower and nature of inventory. We require a first lien position for those loans.

As of September 30, 2014, non-covered commercial and industrial loans outstanding totaled $547.7 million, or 12.0% of our non-covered loan portfolio, which is comparable to $511.4 million, or 12.2% of our non-covered loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2013. Our Arkansas, Florida and Alabama non-covered commercial and industrial loans were $438.1 million, $89.5 million and $20.1 million at September 30, 2014, respectively.

 

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Total Loans Receivable

Table 12 presents total loans receivable by category.

Table 12: Total Loans Receivable

As of September 30, 2014

 

		Loans Receivable Not Covered by Loss Share				Loans Receivable Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total Loans Receivable
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	1,918,827			$	99,518			$	2,018,345
Construction/land development			660,107				42,713				702,820
Agricultural			78,243				1,039				79,282
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			935,547				90,088				1,025,635
Multifamily residential			251,726				8,263				259,989
Total real estate			3,844,450				241,621				4,086,071
Consumer			57,821				22				57,843
Commercial and industrial			547,706				8,295				556,001
Agricultural			64,875				—				64,875
Other			68,163				1,032				69,195
Total		$	4,583,015			$	250,970			$	4,833,985

Non-Performing Assets Not Covered by Loss Share

We classify our non-covered problem loans into three categories: past due loans, special mention loans and classified loans (accruing and non-accruing).

When management determines that a loan is no longer performing, and that collection of interest appears doubtful, the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Loans that are 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status unless they are adequately secured and there is reasonable assurance of full collection of both principal and interest. Our management closely monitors all loans that are contractually 90 days past due, treated as “special mention” or otherwise classified or on non-accrual status.

We have non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality in our September 30, 2014 financial statements as a result of our acquisitions of Heritage, Premier and Liberty. The credit metrics most heavily impacted by our acquisitions of acquired non-covered loans with deteriorated credit quality were the following credit quality indicators listed in Table 13 below:

 

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Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to non-performing non-covered loans;

 

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Non-performing non-covered loans to total non-covered loans; and

 

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Non-performing non-covered assets to total non-covered assets.

On the date of acquisition, acquired credit-impaired loans are initially recognized at fair value, which incorporates the present value of amounts estimated to be collectible. As a result of the application of this accounting methodology, certain credit-related ratios, including those referenced above, may not necessarily be directly comparable with periods prior to the acquisition of the credit-impaired non-covered loans and non-covered non-performing assets, or comparable with other institutions.

 

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Table 13 sets forth information with respect to our non-performing non-covered assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. As of these dates, all non-performing non-covered restructured loans are included in non-accrual non-covered loans.

Table 13: Non-performing Assets Not Covered by Loss Share

 

		As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual non-covered loans		$	22,381			$	15,133
Non-covered loans past due 90 days or more (principal or interest payments)			18,644				23,141
Total non-performing non-covered loans			41,025				38,274
Other non-performing non-covered assets
Non-covered foreclosed assets held for sale, net			19,367				29,869
Other non-performing non-covered assets			—				281
Total other non-performing non-covered assets			19,367				30,150
Total non-performing non-covered assets		$	60,392			$	68,424
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to non-performing non-covered loans			123.57	%			101.95	%
Non-performing non-covered loans to total non-covered loans			0.90				0.91
Non-performing non-covered assets to total non-covered assets			0.88				1.07

Our non-performing non-covered loans are comprised of non-accrual non-covered loans and accruing non-covered loans that are contractually past due 90 days. Our bank subsidiary recognizes income principally on the accrual basis of accounting. When loans are classified as non-accrual, the accrued interest is charged off and no further interest is accrued, unless the credit characteristics of the loan improve. If a loan is determined by management to be uncollectible, the portion of the loan determined to be uncollectible is then charged to the allowance for loan losses. The Florida franchise contains approximately 39.6% and 53.1% of our non-performing non-covered loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Total non-performing non-covered loans were $41.0 million as of September 30, 2014, compared to $38.3 million as of December 31, 2013 for an increase of $2.7 million. Of the $2.7 million increase in non-performing loans, $6.4 million is from an increase in non-performing loans in our Arkansas market combined with a $403,000 increase in non-performing loans in our Alabama market offset by a $4.1 million decrease in non-performing loans in Florida. Non-performing loans at September 30, 2014 are approximately $24.3 million, $16.3 million and $410,000 in the Arkansas, Florida and Alabama markets, respectively.

Although the current state of the real estate market has improved, uncertainties still present in the economy may continue to increase our level of non-performing non-covered loans. While we believe our allowance for loan losses is adequate and our purchased loans are adequately discounted at September 30, 2014, as additional facts become known about relevant internal and external factors that affect loan collectability and our assumptions, it may result in us making additions to the provision for loan losses during 2014. Our current or historical provision levels should not be relied upon as a predictor or indicator of future levels going forward.

 

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Troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) generally occur when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties in the near term. As a result, the Bank will work with the borrower to prevent further difficulties, and ultimately to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan. In those circumstances it may be beneficial to restructure the terms of a loan and work with the borrower for the benefit of both parties, versus forcing the property into foreclosure and having to dispose of it in an unfavorable and depressed real estate market. When we have modified the terms of a loan, we usually either reduce the monthly payment and/or interest rate for generally about three to twelve months. For our troubled debt restructurings that accrue interest at the time the loan is restructured, it would be a rare exception to have charged-off any portion of the loan. Only non-performing restructured loans are included in our non-performing non-covered loans. As of September 30, 2014, we had $27.2 million of non-covered restructured loans that are in compliance with the modified terms and are not reported as past due or non-accrual in Table 13. Our Florida market contains $10.6 million of these non-covered restructured loans.

To facilitate this process, a loan modification that might not otherwise be considered may be granted resulting in classification as a troubled debt restructuring. These loans can involve loans remaining on non-accrual, moving to non-accrual, or continuing on an accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Generally, a non-accrual loan that is restructured remains on non-accrual for a period of six months to demonstrate that the borrower can meet the restructured terms. However, performance prior to the restructuring, or significant events that coincide with the restructuring, are considered in assessing whether the borrower can pay the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to an accrual status after a shorter performance period. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is not reasonably assured, the loan will remain in a non-accrual status.

The majority of the Bank’s loan modifications relate to commercial lending and involve reducing the interest rate, changing from a principal and interest payment to interest-only, a lengthening of the amortization period, or a combination of some or all of the three. In addition, it is common for the Bank to seek additional collateral or guarantor support when modifying a loan. At September 30, 2014, the amount of troubled debt restructurings was $27.8 million, a decrease of 36.1% from $43.5 million at December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 97.9% and 98.0%, respectively, of all restructured loans were performing to the terms of the restructure.

Total foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share were $19.4 million as of September 30, 2014, compared to $29.9 million as of December 31, 2013 for a decrease of $10.5 million. The foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share as of September 30, 2014 are comprised of $14.9 million of assets located in Arkansas, $4.4 million of assets located in Florida and the remaining $15,000 located in Alabama.

During the first nine months of 2014, we had three non-covered foreclosed properties with a carrying value greater than $1.0 million. Two of these properties were acquired in the Liberty acquisition and hold an aggregate carrying value of $4.2 million at September 30, 2014. The remaining property is a development loan in Northwest Arkansas which has been foreclosed since the first quarter of 2011. The carrying value was $3.6 million at September 30, 2014. The Company does not currently anticipate any additional losses on these properties. As of September 30, 2014, no other foreclosed assets held for sale not covered by loss share have a carrying value greater than $1.0 million.

 

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Table 14 shows the summary of foreclosed assets held for sale as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 14: Total Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale

 

		As of September 30, 2014												As of December 31, 2013
		Not Covered by Loss Share				Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total				Not Covered by Loss Share				Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total
		(In thousands)
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	8,261			$	4,701			$	12,962			$	8,422			$	9,677			$	18,099
Construction/land development			6,372				7,529				13,901				17,675				5,517				23,192
Agricultural			—				26				26				—				651				651
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			4,238				1,257				5,495				3,772				5,154				8,926
Multifamily residential			496				—				496				—				—				—
Total foreclosed assets held for sale		$	19,367			$	13,513			$	32,880			$	29,869			$	20,999			$	50,868

A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that we will not receive all amounts due according to the contracted terms of the loans. Impaired loans include non-performing loans (loans past due 90 days or more and non-accrual loans), criticized and/or classified loans with a specific allocation, loans categorized as TDR’s and certain other loans identified by management that are still performing (loans included in multiple categories are only included once). As of September 30, 2014, average non-covered impaired loans were $93.4 million compared to $104.1 million as of December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, non-covered impaired loans were $83.3 million compared to $106.5 million as of December 31, 2013 for a decrease of $23.2 million. This decrease is primarily associated with the improvements in loan balances with a specific allocation and loans categorized as TDR’s. As of September 30, 2014, our Florida and Alabama markets accounted for approximately $37.8 million and $3.7 million of the non-covered impaired loans, respectively.

We evaluated loans purchased in conjunction with the 2010 FDIC-assisted acquisitions, the 2012 acquisitions of Heritage and Premier and certain loans during the 2013 acquisition of Liberty for impairment in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Purchased loans are considered impaired if there is evidence of credit deterioration since origination and if it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected. Purchased impaired non-covered loans are not classified as non-performing non-covered assets for the recognition of interest income as the pools are considered to be performing. However, for the purpose of calculating the non-performing credit metrics, the Company has included all of the non-covered loans which are contractually 90 days past due and still accruing, including those in performing pools. Therefore, interest income, through accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of the loans and the expected cash flows, is being recognized on all purchased impaired loans.

All non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality are considered impaired loans at the date of acquisition. Since the loans are accounted for on a pooled basis under ASC 310-30, individual loans are not classified as impaired.

Since the loans are accounted for on a pooled basis under ASC 310-30, individual loans subsequently restructured within the pools are not classified as TDRs in accordance with ASC 310-30-40. For non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality that were deemed TDRs prior to the Company’s acquisition of them, these loans are also not considered TDRs as they are accounted for under ASC 310-30.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no non-covered loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality on non-accrual status as a result of the loans being accounted for on the pool basis and the pools are considered to be performing for the accruing of interest income. Also, acquired loans contractually past due 90 days or more are accruing interest because the pools are considered to be performing for the purpose of accruing interest income.

 

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Past Due and Non-Accrual Loans

Table 15 shows the summary non-accrual loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

Table 15: Total Non-Accrual Loans

 

		As of September 30, 2014												As of December 31, 2013
		Not Covered by Loss Share				Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total				Not Covered by Loss Share				Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	7,339			$	—			$	7,339			$	5,093			$	—			$	5,093
Construction/land development			1,571				—				1,571				1,080				—				1,080
Agricultural			—				—				—				89				—				89
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			11,856				—				11,856				7,283				—				7,283
Multifamily residential			—				—				—				1				—				1
Total real estate			20,766				—				20,766				13,546				—				13,546
Consumer			250				—				250				124				—				124
Commercial and industrial			1,181				—				1,181				1,463				—				1,463
Other			184				—				184				—				—				—
Total non-accrual loans		$	22,381			$	—			$	22,381			$	15,133			$	—			$	15,133

If the non-accrual non-covered loans had been accruing interest in accordance with the original terms of their respective agreements, interest income of approximately $361,000 and $296,000 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, would have been recorded. If the non-accrual non-covered loans had been accruing interest in accordance with the original terms of their respective agreements, interest income of approximately $946,000 and $962,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, would have been recorded. The interest income recognized on the non-covered non-accrual loans for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was considered immaterial.

Table 16 shows the summary of accruing past due loans 90 days or more as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

Table 16: Total Loans Accruing Past Due 90 Days or More

 

		As of September 30, 2014												As of December 31, 2013
		Not Covered by Loss Share				Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total				Not Covered by Loss Share				Covered by FDIC Loss Share				Total
		(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential		$	6,720			$	13,893			$	20,613			$	7,914			$	15,287			$	23,201
Construction/land development			3,174				4,907				8,081				4,879				8,410				13,289
Agricultural			34				—				34				—				162				162
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family			4,181				9,060				13,241				6,492				10,177				16,669
Multifamily residential			1,904				—				1,904				1				357				358
Total real estate			16,013				27,860				43,873				19,286				34,393				53,679
Consumer			50				—				50				100				—				100
Commercial and industrial			2,581				1,128				3,709				3,755				825				4,580
Other			—				32				32				—				624				624
Total loans accruing past due 90 days or more		$	18,644			$	29,020			$	47,664			$	23,141			$	35,842			$	58,983

 

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The Company’s total past due and non-accrual covered loans to total covered loans was 11.6% and 12.7% as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Allowance for Loan Losses for Non-Covered Loans

Overview. The allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans is maintained at a level which our management believes is adequate to absorb all probable losses on loans in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is affected by: (i) loan charge-offs, which decrease the allowance; (ii) recoveries on loans previously charged off, which increase the allowance; and (iii) the provision of possible loan losses charged to income, which increases the allowance. In determining the provision for possible loan losses, it is necessary for our management to monitor fluctuations in the allowance resulting from actual charge-offs and recoveries and to periodically review the size and composition of the loan portfolio in light of current and anticipated economic conditions. If actual losses exceed the amount of allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans, our earnings could be adversely affected.

As we evaluate the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans, we categorize it as follows: (i) specific allocations; (ii) allocations for criticized and classified assets not individually evaluated for impairment; (iii) general allocations; and (iv) miscellaneous allocations.

Specific Allocations. As a general rule, if a specific allocation is warranted, it is the result of an analysis of a previously classified credit or relationship. Typically, when it becomes evident through the payment history or a financial statement review that a loan or relationship is no longer supported by the cash flows of the asset and/or borrower and has become collateral dependent, we will use appraisals or other collateral analysis to determine if collateral impairment has occurred. The amount or likelihood of loss on this credit may not yet be evident, so a charge-off would not be prudent. However, if the analysis indicates that an impairment has occurred, then a specific allocation will be determined for this loan. If our existing appraisal is outdated or the collateral has been subject to significant market changes, we will obtain a new appraisal for this impairment analysis. The majority of the Company’s impaired loans are collateral dependent at the present time, so third-party appraisals were used to determine the necessary impairment for these loans. Cash flow available to service debt was used for the other impaired loans. This analysis is performed each quarter in connection with the preparation of the analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans, and if necessary, adjustments are made to the specific allocation provided for a particular loan.

For collateral dependent loans, we do not consider an appraisal outdated simply due to the passage of time. However, if market or other conditions have deteriorated and we believe that the current market value of the property is not within approximately 20% of the appraised value, we will consider the appraisal outdated and order a new appraisal for the impairment analysis. The recognition of any provision or related charge-off on a collateral dependent loan is either through annual credit analysis or, many times, when the relationship becomes delinquent. If the borrower is not current, we will update our credit and cash flow analysis to determine the borrower’s repayment ability. If we determine this ability does not exist and it appears that the collection of the entire principal and interest is not likely, then the loan could be placed on non-accrual status. In any case, loans are classified as non-accrual no later than 105 days past due. If the loan requires a quarterly impairment analysis, this analysis is completed in conjunction with the completion of the analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans. Any exposure identified through the impairment analysis is shown as a specific reserve on the individual impairment. If it is determined that a new appraisal is required, it is ordered and will be taken into consideration during the next completion of the impairment analysis.

Between the receipt of the original appraisal and the updated appraisal, we monitor the loan’s repayment history and subject the loan to examination by our internal loan review. If the loan is over $1.0 million or the total loan relationship is over $2.0 million, our policy requires an annual credit review. In addition, we update all financial information and calculate the global repayment ability of the borrower/guarantors.

In estimating the net realizable value of the collateral, management may deem it appropriate to discount the appraisal based on the applicable circumstances. In such case, the amount charged off may result in loan principal outstanding being below fair value as presented in the appraisal.

As a general rule, when it becomes evident that the full principal and accrued interest of a loan may not be collected, or by law at 105 days past due, we will reflect that loan as non-performing. It will remain non-performing until it performs in a manner that it is reasonable to expect that we will collect the full principal and accrued interest.

 

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When the amount or likelihood of a loss on a loan has been determined, a charge-off should be taken in the period it is determined. If a partial charge-off occurs, the quarterly impairment analysis will determine if the loan is still impaired, and thus continues to require a specific allocation.

Allocations for Criticized and Classified Assets not Individually Evaluated for Impairment. We establish allocations for loans rated “special mention” through “loss” in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies. A percentage rate is applied to each loan category to determine the level of dollar allocation.

General Allocations. We establish general allocations for each major loan category. This section also includes allocations to loans, which are collectively evaluated for loss such as residential real estate, commercial real estate, consumer loans and commercial and industrial loans. The allocations in this section are based on a historical review of loan loss experience and past due accounts. We give consideration to trends, changes in loan mix, delinquencies, prior losses, and other related information.

Miscellaneous Allocations. Allowance allocations other than specific, classified, and general are included in our miscellaneous section.

Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment. Non-covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment was $4.25 billion and $3.77 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The percentage of the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans allocated to non-covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment to the total non-covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment increased from 0.65% at December 31, 2013 to 0.82% at September 30, 2014. This increase is the result of the normal changes associated with the calculation of the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and includes routine changes from the previous year end reporting period such as organic loan growth, unallocated allowance, individual loan impairments, asset quality and net charge-offs.

Charge-offs and Recoveries. Total charge-offs decreased to $2.5 million and $7.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to $5.1 million and $11.8 million for the same periods in 2013, respectively. Total recoveries decreased to $750,000 and $1.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to $2.2 million and $3.5 million for the same periods in 2013, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the net charge-offs were $1.7 million for Arkansas and $132,000 for Florida and net recoveries of $2,000 for Alabama, respectively, equaling a net charge-off position of $1.8 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the net charge-offs were $3.7 million for Arkansas, $1.8 million for Florida and $135,000 for Alabama, respectively, equaling a net charge-off position of $5.6 million.

During the first nine months of 2014, there were $7.5 million in charge-offs and $1.9 million in recoveries. While the charge-offs and recoveries consisted of many relationships, there were no individual relationships consisting of charge-offs greater than $1.0 million.

We have not charged off an amount less than what was determined to be the fair value of the collateral as presented in the appraisal (for collateral dependent loans) for any period presented. Loans partially charged-off are placed on non-accrual status until it is proven that the borrower’s repayment ability with respect to the remaining principal balance can be reasonably assured. This is usually established over a period of 6-12 months of timely payment performance.

 

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Table 17 shows the allowance for loan losses, charge-offs and recoveries for non-covered loans as of and for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Table 17: Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses for Non-Covered Loans

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period		$	48,248			$	40,498			$	39,022			$	45,170
Loans charged off
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential			480				2,980				1,148				3,844
Construction/land development			386				392				553				560
Agricultural			—				—				—				—
Residential real estate loans:			—
Residential 1-4 family			562				787				1,779				2,713
Multifamily residential			—				—				266				2,291
Total real estate			1,428				4,159				3,746				9,408
Consumer			85				184				283				872
Commercial and industrial			416				438				1,600				619
Agricultural			—				—				—				—
Other			615				320				1,865				881
Total loans charged off			2,544				5,101				7,494				11,780
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential			9				1,938				230				2,051
Construction/land development			23				4				68				19
Agricultural			—				1				—				1
Residential real estate loans:			—
Residential 1-4 family			329				115				375				771
Multifamily residential			3				11				10				81
Total real estate			364				2,069				683				2,923
Consumer			16				33				230				123
Commercial and industrial			190				16				255				49
Agricultural			—				—				—				—
Other			180				127				705				407
Total recoveries			750				2,245				1,873				3,502
Net loans charged off (recovered)			1,794				2,856				5,621				8,278
Provision for loan losses for non-covered loans			4,241				—				17,294				750
Balance, September 30		$	50,695			$	37,642			$	50,695			$	37,642
Net charge-offs (recoveries) on loans not covered by loss share to average non-covered loans			0.16	%			0.48	%			0.18	%			0.48	%
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to total non-covered loans(1)			1.11				1.58				1.11				1.58
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to net charge-offs (recoveries)			712				332				675				340

 

(1)	See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Table 25,” for additional information on non-GAAP tabular disclosure.

 

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Allocated Allowance for Loan Losses for Non-Covered Loans. We use a risk rating and specific reserve methodology in the calculation and allocation of our allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans. While the allowance is allocated to various loan categories in assessing and evaluating the level of the allowance, the allowance is available to cover charge-offs incurred in all loan categories. Because a portion of our portfolio has not matured to the degree necessary to obtain reliable loss data from which to calculate estimated future losses, the unallocated portion of the allowance is an integral component of the total allowance. Although unassigned to a particular credit relationship or product segment, this portion of the allowance is vital to safeguard against the imprecision inherent in estimating credit losses.

The changes for the period ended September 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 in the allocation of the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans for the individual types of loans are primarily associated with changes in the ASC 310 calculations, both individual and aggregate, and changes in the ASC 450 calculations. These calculations are affected by changes in individual loan impairments, changes in asset quality, net charge-offs during the period and normal changes in the outstanding loan portfolio, as well any changes to the general allocation factors due to changes within the actual characteristics of the loan portfolio.

Table 18 presents the allocation of allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 18: Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses for Non-Covered Loans

 

		As of September 30, 2014								As of December 31, 2013
		Allowance Amount				% of loans(1)				Allowance Amount				% of loans(1)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential		$	18,050				41.8	%		$	14,848				41.4	%
Construction/land development			6,530				14.4				6,282				13.4
Agricultural			249				1.7				252				1.9
Residential real estate loans:
Residential 1-4 family			8,982				20.4				6,072				21.8
Multifamily residential			3,407				5.5				2,817				5.1
Total real estate			37,218				83.8				30,271				83.6
Consumer			697				1.3				632				1.7
Commercial and industrial			3,351				12.0				1,933				12.2
Agricultural			4,618				1.4				1,931				0.9
Other			—				1.5				—				1.6
Unallocated			4,811				—				4,255				—
Total		$	50,695				100.0	%		$	39,022				100.0	%

(1)	Percentage of loans in each category to loans receivable not covered by loss share.

Allowance for Loan Losses for Covered Loans

Allowance for loan losses for covered loans were $2.1 million and $4.8 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Total charge-offs increased to $863,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to zero for the same period in 2013. Total recoveries decreased to $87,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $154,000 for the same period in 2013. There was zero provision for loan losses taken on covered loans during the three months ended September 30, 2014. There was $100,000 provision for loan losses taken on covered loans during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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Total charge-offs decreased to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $5.0 million for the same period in 2013. Total recoveries increased to $389,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $171,000 for the same period in 2013. There was zero provision for loan losses taken on covered loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. There was $100,000 provision for loan losses taken on covered loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Investments and Securities

Our securities portfolio is the second largest component of earning assets and provides a significant source of revenue. Securities within the portfolio are classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading based on the intent and objective of the investment and the ability to hold to maturity. Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities. The estimated effective duration of our securities portfolio was 2.8 years as of September 30, 2014.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 we had $296.0 million and $114.6 million of held-to-maturity securities, respectively. Of the $296.0 million of held-to-maturity securities, $117.8 million were invested in mortgage-backed securities and $178.2 million were invested in state and political subdivisions as of September 30, 2014. All of the held-to-maturity securities were invested in state and political subdivisions as of December 31, 2013.

Securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity as other comprehensive income. Securities that are held as available-for-sale are used as a part of our asset/liability management strategy. Securities that may be sold in response to interest rate changes, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, and other similar factors are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities were $1.07 billion and $1.18 billion as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

As of September 30, 2014, $495.2 million, or 46.4%, of our available-for-sale securities were invested in mortgage-backed securities, compared to $461.6 million, or 39.3%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2013. To reduce our income tax burden, $176.7 million, or 16.6%, of our available-for-sale securities portfolio as of September 30, 2014, was primarily invested in tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions, compared to $195.5 million, or 16.6%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2013. Also, we had approximately $343.4 million, or 32.2%, invested in obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises as of September 30, 2014, compared to $463.5 million, or 39.4%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2013.

Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. These declines are primarily the result of the rate for these investments yielding less than current market rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, we believe the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is our intent to hold these securities to recovery. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other than temporary impairment is identified.

See Note 3 “Investment Securities” to the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the carrying value and fair value of investment securities.

Deposits

Our deposits averaged $5.30 billion and $5.29 billion for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014. Total deposits decreased $115.8 million, or an annualized decrease of 2.9%, to $5.28 billion as of September 30, 2014, from $5.39 billion as of December 31, 2013. Deposits are our primary source of funds. We offer a variety of products designed to attract and retain deposit customers. Those products consist of checking accounts, regular savings deposits, NOW accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposits are gathered from individuals, partnerships and corporations in our market areas. In addition, we obtain deposits from state and local entities and, to a lesser extent, U.S. Government and other depository institutions.

 

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Our policy also permits the acceptance of brokered deposits. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, brokered deposits were $45.2 million and $100.4 million, respectively. Included in these brokered deposits are $30.2 million and $41.2 million of Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. CDARS are deposits of our customers we have swapped with other institutions. This gives our customers the potential for FDIC insurance of up to $50.0 million.

The interest rates paid are competitively priced for each particular deposit product and structured to meet our funding requirements. We will continue to manage interest expense through deposit pricing. We may allow higher rate deposits to run off during periods of limited loan demand. We believe that additional funds can be attracted and deposit growth can be realized through deposit pricing if we experience increased loan demand or other liquidity needs.

The Federal Reserve Board sets various benchmark rates, including the Federal Funds rate, and thereby influences the general market rates of interest, including the deposit and loan rates offered by financial institutions. The Federal Funds rate, which is the cost to banks of immediately available overnight funds, was lowered on December 16, 2008 to a historic low of 0.25% to 0% where it has remained since that time.

Table 19 reflects the classification of the average deposits and the average rate paid on each deposit category, which is in excess of 10 percent of average total deposits, for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Table 19: Average Deposit Balances and Rates

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2014								2013
		Average Amount				Average Rate Paid				Average Amount				Average Rate Paid
		(Dollars in thousands)
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts		$	1,148,923				—	%		$	738,526				—	%
Interest-bearing transaction accounts			2,437,794				0.21				1,469,958				0.16
Savings deposits			397,473				0.11				221,119				0.05
Time deposits:
$100,000 or more			697,821				0.68				427,422				0.71
Other time deposits			617,951				0.43				404,727				0.40
Total		$	5,299,962				0.24	%		$	3,261,752				0.22	%
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014								2013
		Average Amount				Average Rate Paid				Average Amount				Average Rate Paid
		(Dollars in thousands)
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts		$	1,068,626				—	%		$	704,123				—	%
Interest-bearing transaction accounts			2,444,111				0.20				1,532,649				0.18
Savings deposits			365,852				0.08				214,391				0.08
Time deposits:
$100,000 or more			753,874				0.66				473,704				0.80
Other time deposits			653,381				0.43				432,311				0.43
Total		$	5,285,844				0.25	%		$	3,357,178				0.26	%

 

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Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

We enter into short-term purchases of securities under agreements to resell (resale agreements) and sales of securities under agreements to repurchase (repurchase agreements) of substantially identical securities. The amounts advanced under resale agreements and the amounts borrowed under repurchase agreements are carried on the balance sheet at the amount advanced. Interest incurred on repurchase agreements is reported as interest expense. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $89,000, or 0.06%, from $161.0 million as of December 31, 2013 to $160.9 million as of September 30, 2014.

FHLB Borrowed Funds

Our FHLB borrowed funds were $713.6 million and $350.7 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. At September 30, 2014, $520.0 million and $193.6 million of the outstanding balance were issued as short-term and long-term advances, respectively. At December 31, 2013, $130.3 million and $220.4 million of the outstanding balances were issued as short-term and long-term advances, respectively. Our remaining FHLB borrowing capacity was $582.8 million and $373.5 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities, because FHLB may have the right to call or HBI may have the right to prepay certain obligations.

Subordinated Debentures

Subordinated debentures, which consist of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities, were $60.8 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment subject to certain limitations. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense. Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds in our subordinated debentures, the sole asset of each trust. The trust preferred securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the subordinated debentures held by the trust. We wholly own the common securities of each trust. Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon our making payment on the related subordinated debentures. Our obligations under the subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by us of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.

Stockholders’ Equity

Stockholders’ equity was $958.7 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $841.0 million at December 31, 2013, an annualized increase of 18.72%. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 our equity to asset ratio was 13.3% and 12.3% respectively. Book value per share was $14.42 at September 30, 2014 compared to $12.92 at December 31, 2013, a 15.52% annualized increase.

Common Stock Cash Dividends. We declared cash dividends on our common stock of $0.10 per share and $0.075 per share for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The common stock dividend payout ratio for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 24.28% and 22.98%, respectively. The common stock dividend payout ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 19.75% and 22.57%, respectively. For the fourth quarter of 2014, the Board of Directors declared a regular $0.10 per share quarterly cash dividend payable December 3, 2014, to shareholders of record November 12, 2014.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Adequacy Requirements

Risk-Based Capital. We, as well as our bank subsidiary, are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and other discretionary actions by regulators that, if enforced, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators as to components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require us to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes that, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we met all regulatory capital adequacy requirements to which we were subject.

Table 20 presents our risk-based capital ratios as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 20: Risk-Based Capital

 

		As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Tier 1 capital
Stockholders’ equity		$	958,681			$	840,955
Qualifying trust preferred securities			59,000				59,000
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net			(333,708	)			(323,272	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on available-for-sale securities			(5,336	)			4,140
Deferred tax assets			(206	)			(31,330	)
Total Tier 1 capital			678,431				549,493
Tier 2 capital
Qualifying allowance for loan losses			52,844				43,815
Total Tier 2 capital			52,844				43,815
Total risk-based capital		$	731,275			$	593,308
Average total assets for leverage ratio		$	6,637,011			$	5,859,902
Risk weighted assets		$	5,461,984			$	5,051,558
Ratios at end of period
Leverage ratio			10.22	%			9.38	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital			12.42				10.88
Total risk-based capital			13.39				11.75
Minimum guidelines
Leverage ratio			4.00	%			4.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital			4.00				4.00
Total risk-based capital			8.00				8.00

As of the most recent notification from regulatory agencies, our bank subsidiary was “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well-capitalized”, our banking subsidiary and we must maintain minimum leverage, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and total risk-based capital ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that we believe have changed the bank subsidiary’s category.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

Our accounting and reporting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, due to the application of purchase accounting from the Company’s significant number of historical acquisitions (especially Liberty), we believe certain non-GAAP measures and ratios that exclude the impact of these items are useful to the investors and users of our financial statements to evaluate our performance, including net income, earnings per share, net interest margin and the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to total non-covered loans.

Because of the Company’s significant number of historical acquisitions, our net income, earnings per share, net interest margin and the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to total non-covered loans were significantly impacted by accretion and amortization of the fair value adjustments recorded in purchase accounting combined with the recording of provision for loan losses as loans migrate from purchased loan accounting treatment to originated loan accounting treatment. The accretion, amortization and provision for loan losses affect our net income, earnings per share and certain operating ratios as we accrete loan discounts to interest income; amortize premiums and discounts on time deposits to interest expense; amortize impairments of the indemnification assets to non-interest income; amortize intangible assets and accrue FDIC true-up liability to non-interest expense; expense merger and acquisition costs and make provision for loan losses to cover new loans originated which are replacing the purchased loans acquired.

The Company experienced a $4.2 million and $17.3 million provision for loan losses for non-covered loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 which are increases versus the same periods in 2013. Included in the 2014 three and nine-month periods was $2.9 million of provision for loan losses associated with purchased credit impaired loans acquired. This expected increase is not an indication of a decline in asset quality, but primarily a reflection of the migration of the Liberty (and other acquired) loans from purchased loan accounting treatment to originated loan accounting treatment. Based upon current accounting guidance, the allowance for loan losses is not carried over in an acquisition. As a result, virtually none of the Liberty footprint loans had any allocation of the allowance for loan losses at year end. This is the result of all loans acquired on October 24, 2013 from Liberty being recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820. As the acquired loans mature and are renewed as new credits, management evaluates the credit risk associated with these new credit decisions and determines the required allowance for loan loss for these new originated loans using the allowance for loan loss methodology for all originated loans as disclosed in Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

We had $1.82 billion of purchased non-covered loans, which includes $148.2 million of discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired, at September 30, 2014. We had $2.04 billion of purchased non-covered loans, which includes $174.6 million of discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired at December 31, 2013. For purchased credit-impaired financial assets, GAAP requires a discount embedded in the purchase price that is attributable to the expected credit losses at the date of acquisition, which is a different approach from non-purchased-credit-impaired assets. While the discount for credit losses on purchased non-covered loans is not available for credit losses on non-purchased non-covered loans, management believes it is useful information to show the same accounting as if applied to all loans, including those acquired in a business combination.

We believe these non-GAAP measures and ratios, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP measures and ratios, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance. We believe investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP measures and ratios in assessing our operating results and related trends, and when planning and forecasting future periods. However, these non-GAAP measures and ratios should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or preferable to, ratios prepared in accordance with GAAP. In Tables 21 through 25 below, we have provided a reconciliation of, where applicable, the most comparable GAAP financial measures and ratios to the non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, or a reconciliation of the non-GAAP calculation of the financial measure for the periods indicated:

 

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Table 21: Non-GAAP Earnings

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
GAAP net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
Accretion to net interest income			(13,465	)			(5,988	)			(45,120	)			(16,133	)
Provision for loan losses(1)			1,315				—				14,368				750
FDIC indemnification amortization			6,947				3,177				18,313				7,452
FDIC true-up accrual			383				351				1,020				711
Amortization of intangible assets			1,153				802				3,467				2,406
Merger and acquisition expenses			3,772				1,034				4,727				1,063
Tax impact of the above items			(64	)			379				1,960				2,280
Non-GAAP impact to net income			41				(245	)			(1,265	)			(1,471	)
Non-GAAP net income		$	27,412			$	18,118			$	81,872			$	52,099
GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.26			$	0.95
Impact of purchase accounting, net of tax			—				—				(0.02	)			(0.03	)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.24			$	0.92
Average diluted shares outstanding			66,616				56,620				65,889				56,577

 

(1)	Provision for loan losses is shown net of provision for purchased credit impaired loans.

Table 22: Average Yield on Loans

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Interest income on loans receivable – FTE		$	76,024			$	45,121			$	226,674			$	133,577
Purchase accounting accretion			13,326				5,879				44,710				15,717
Non-GAAP interest income on loans receivable – FTE		$	62,698			$	39,242			$	181,964			$	117,860
Average loans		$	4,661,600			$	2,668,421			$	4,498,643			$	2,672,088
Average purchase accounting loan discounts (1)			233,014				221,048				257,205				235,498
Average loans (non-GAAP)		$	4,894,614			$	2,889,469			$	4,755,848			$	2,907,586
Average yield on loans (reported)			6.47	%			6.71	%			6.74	%			6.68	%
Average contractual yield on loans (non-GAAP)			5.08				5.39				5.12				5.42

 

(1)	Balance includes $148.2 million of discount of credit losses for non-covered loans acquired as of September 30, 2014.

 

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Table 23: Average Cost of Deposits

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Interest expense on deposits		$	3,243			$	1,810			$	9,722			$	6,424
Amortization of time deposit (premiums)/discounts, net			139				109				410				416
Non-GAAP interest expense on deposits		$	3,382			$	1,919			$	10,132			$	6,840
Average interest-bearing deposits		$	4,151,039			$	2,523,226			$	4,217,218			$	2,653,055
Average unamortized CD (premium)/discount, net			(262	)			(831	)			(126	)			(958	)
Average interest-bearing deposits (non-GAAP)		$	4,150,777			$	2,522,395			$	4,217,092			$	2,652,097
Average cost of deposits (reported)			0.31	%			0.28	%			0.31	%			0.32	%
Average contractual cost of deposits (non-GAAP)			0.32				0.30				0.32				0.34

Table 24: Net Interest Margin

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Net interest income – FTE		$	80,334			$	47,423			$	238,592			$	138,739
Total purchase accounting accretion			13,465				5,988				45,120				16,133
Non-GAAP net interest income – FTE		$	66,869			$	41,435			$	193,472			$	122,606
Average interest-earning assets		$	6,063,518			$	3,476,796			$	5,895,975			$	3,535,965
Average purchase accounting loan discounts			233,014				221,048				257,205				235,498
Average interest-earning assets (non-GAAP)		$	6,296,532			$	3,697,844			$	6,153,180			$	3,771,463
Net interest margin (reported)			5.26	%			5.41	%			5.41	%			5.25	%
Net interest margin (non-GAAP)			4.21				4.45				4.20				4.35

 

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Table 25: Allowance for Loan Losses for Non-Covered Loans to Total Non-Covered Loans

 

		As of September 30, 2014
		Non-Covered Loans				Purchased Non-Covered Loans				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Loan balance reported (A)		$	2,766,285			$	1,816,730			$	4,583,015
Loan balance reported plus discount (B)			2,766,285				1,964,902				4,731,187
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans (C)			50,695				—				50,695
Discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (D)			—				148,172				148,172
Total allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (E)		$	50,695			$	148,172			$	198,867
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to total non-covered loans (C/A)			1.83	%			N/A				1.11	%
Discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired to non-covered loans acquired plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (D/B)			N/A				7.54	%			N/A
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired to total non-covered loans plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (E/B)			N/A				N/A				4.20	%

Note: Discount for credit losses on purchased credit impaired loans acquired are accounted for on a pool by pool basis and are not available to cover credit losses on non-acquired loans or other pools.

 

		As of December 31, 2013
		Non-Covered Loans				Purchased Non-Covered Loans				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Loan balance reported (A)		$	2,150,463			$	2,043,974			$	4,194,437
Loan balance reported plus discount (B)			2,150,463				2,218,611				4,369,074
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans (C)		$	39,022			$	—			$	39,022
Discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (D)			—				174,637				174,637
Total allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (E)		$	39,022			$	174,637			$	213,659
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans to total non-covered loans (C/A)			1.81	%			N/A				0.93	%
Discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired to non-covered loans acquired plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (D/B)			N/A				7.87	%			N/A
Allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired to total non-covered loans plus discount for credit losses on non-covered loans acquired (E/B)			N/A				N/A				4.89	%

Note: Discount for credit losses on purchased credit impaired loans acquired are accounted for on a pool by pool basis and are not available to cover credit losses on non-acquired loans or other pools.

 

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We had $334.3 million, $324.0 million, and $95.3 million total goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets as of September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, respectively. Because of our level of intangible assets and related amortization expenses, management believes diluted earnings per share excluding intangible amortization, tangible book value per share, return on average assets excluding intangible amortization, return on average tangible equity excluding intangible amortization and tangible equity to tangible assets are useful in evaluating our company. These calculations, which are similar to the GAAP calculation of diluted earnings per share, book value, return on average assets, return on average equity, and equity to assets, are presented in Tables 26 through 30, respectively.

Table 26: Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Intangible Amortization

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
GAAP net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
Intangible amortization after-tax			701				487				2,107				1,462
Earnings excluding intangible amortization		$	28,072			$	18,850			$	85,244			$	55,032
GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.33			$	1.26			$	0.95
Intangible amortization after-tax			0.01				—				0.03				0.02
Diluted earnings per share excluding intangible amortization		$	0.42			$	0.33			$	1.29			$	0.97

Table 27: Tangible Book Value Per Share

 

		As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
Book value per share: A/B		$	14.42			$	12.92
Tangible book value per share: (A-C-D)/B			9.39				7.94
(A) Total equity		$	958,681			$	840,955
(B) Shares outstanding			66,483				65,082
(C) Goodwill		$	313,320			$	301,736
(D) Core deposit and other intangibles			21,004				22,298

 

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Table 28: Return on Average Assets Excluding Intangible Amortization

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Return on average assets: A/C			1.56	%			1.80	%			1.63	%			1.73	%
Return on average assets excluding intangible amortization: B/(C-D)			1.68				1.89				1.76				1.82
(A) Net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
Intangible amortization after-tax			701				487				2,107				1,462
(B) Earnings excluding intangible amortization		$	28,072			$	18,850			$	85,244			$	55,032
(C) Average assets		$	6,970,925			$	4,046,625			$	6,819,775			$	4,128,403
(D) Average goodwill, core deposits and other intangible assets			334,413				95,723				326,747				96,521

Table 29: Return on Average Tangible Equity Excluding Intangible Amortization

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Return on average equity: A/C			11.58	%			13.63	%			12.48	%			13.53	%
Return on average tangible equity excluding intangible amortization: B/(C-D)			18.46				17.04				20.21				16.99
(A) Net income		$	27,371			$	18,363			$	83,137			$	53,570
(B) Earnings excluding intangible amortization			28,072				18,850				85,244				55,032
(C) Average equity			937,794				534,563				890,583				529,554
(D) Average goodwill, core deposits and other intangible assets			334,413				95,723				326,747				96,521

Table 30: Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets

 

		As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
Equity to assets: B/A			13.32	%			12.35	%
Tangible equity to tangible assets: (B-C-D)/(A-C-D)			9.10				7.97
(A) Total assets		$	7,196,371			$	6,811,861
(B) Total equity			958,681				840,955
(C) Goodwill			313,320				301,736
(D) Core deposit and other intangibles			21,004				22,298

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 22 to the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of certain recently issued and recently adopted accounting pronouncements.

 

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Item 3:

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Liquidity and Market Risk Management

Liquidity Management. Liquidity refers to the ability or the financial flexibility to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and fund operations. Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows us to have sufficient funds available for reserve requirements, customer demand for loans, withdrawal of deposit balances and maturities of deposits and other liabilities. Our primary source of liquidity at our holding company is dividends paid by our bank subsidiary. Applicable statutes and regulations impose restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be declared by our bank subsidiary. Further, any dividend payments are subject to the continuing ability of the bank subsidiary to maintain compliance with minimum federal regulatory capital requirements and to retain its characterization under federal regulations as a “well-capitalized” institution.

Our bank subsidiary has potential obligations resulting from the issuance of standby letters of credit and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers. Many of these obligations and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements affecting our liquidity position.

Liquidity needs can be met from either assets or liabilities. On the asset side, our primary sources of liquidity include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, available-for-sale investment securities and scheduled repayments and maturities of loans. We maintain adequate levels of cash and cash equivalents to meet our day-to-day needs. As of September 30, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents were $137.5 million, or 1.9% of total assets, compared to $165.5 million, or 2.4% of total assets, as of December 31, 2013. Our available-for-sale investment securities and federal funds sold were $1.11 billion as of September 30, 2014 and $1.18 billion as of December 31, 2013.

Our investment portfolio is comprised of approximately 81.8% or $1.12 billion of securities which mature in less than five years. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $1.14 billion and $1.13 billion, respectively, of securities were pledged as collateral for various public fund deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

On the liability side, our principal sources of liquidity are deposits, borrowed funds, and access to capital markets. Customer deposits are our largest sources of funds. As of September 30, 2014, our total deposits were $5.28 billion, or 73.3% of total assets, compared to $5.39 billion, or 79.2% of total assets, as of December 31, 2013. We attract our deposits primarily from individuals, business, and municipalities located in our market areas.

We may occasionally use our Fed funds lines of credit in order to temporarily satisfy short-term liquidity needs. We have Fed funds lines with three other financial institutions pursuant to which we could have borrowed up to $35.0 million on an unsecured basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These lines may be terminated by the respective lending institutions at any time.

We also maintain lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank. Our FHLB borrowed funds were $713.6 million and $350.7 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. At September 30, 2014, $520.0 million and $193.6 million of the outstanding balance were issued as short-term and long-term advances, respectively. At December 31, 2013, $130.3 million and $220.4 million of the outstanding balance were issued as short-term and long-term advances, respectively. Our FHLB borrowing capacity was $582.8 million and $373.5 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our current operations.

Market Risk Management. Our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which possess a short term to maturity. We do not hold market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

 

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Asset/Liability Management. Our management actively measures and manages interest rate risk. The asset/liability committees of the boards of directors of our holding company and bank subsidiary are also responsible for approving our asset/liability management policies, overseeing the formulation and implementation of strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings, and reviewing our interest rate sensitivity position.

One of the tools that our management uses to measure short-term interest rate risk is a net interest income simulation model. This analysis calculates the difference between net interest income forecasted using base market rates and using a rising and a falling interest rate scenario. The income simulation model includes various assumptions regarding the re-pricing relationships for each of our products. Many of our assets are floating rate loans, which are assumed to re-price immediately, and proportional to the change in market rates, depending on their contracted index. Some loans and investments include the opportunity of prepayment (embedded options), and accordingly the simulation model uses indexes to estimate these prepayments and reinvest their proceeds at current yields. Our non-term deposit products re-price more slowly, usually changing less than the change in market rates and at our discretion.

This analysis indicates the impact of changes in net interest income for the given set of rate changes and assumptions. It assumes the balance sheet remains static and that its structure does not change over the course of the year. It does not account for all factors that impact this analysis, including changes by management to mitigate the impact of interest rate changes or secondary impacts such as changes to our credit risk profile as interest rates change.

Furthermore, loan prepayment rate estimates and spread relationships change regularly. Interest rate changes create changes in actual loan prepayment rates that will differ from the market estimates incorporated in this analysis. Changes that vary significantly from the assumptions may have significant effects on our net interest income.

Interest Rate Sensitivity. Our primary business is banking and the resulting earnings, primarily net interest income, are susceptible to changes in market interest rates. It is management’s goal to maximize net interest income within acceptable levels of interest rate and liquidity risks.

A key element in the financial performance of financial institutions is the level and type of interest rate risk assumed. The single most significant measure of interest rate risk is the relationship of the repricing periods of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The more closely the repricing periods are correlated, the less interest rate risk we assume. We use repricing gap and simulation modeling as the primary methods in analyzing and managing interest rate risk.

Gap analysis attempts to capture the amounts and timing of balances exposed to changes in interest rates at a given point in time. Our gap position as of September 30, 2014 was asset sensitive with a one-year cumulative repricing gap of 87.5%. During these periods, the amount of change our asset base realizes in relation to the total change in market interest rate exceeds that of the liability base.

We have a portion of our securities portfolio invested in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities are included based on their final maturity date. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

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Table 31 presents a summary of the repricing schedule of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (gap) as of September 30, 2014.

Table 31: Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

		Interest Rate Sensitivity Period
		0-30 Days				31-90 Days				91-180 Days				181-365 Days				1-2 Years				2-5 Years				Over 5 Years				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Earning assets
Interest-bearing deposits due from banks		$	28,416			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	28,416
Federal funds sold			44,275				—				—				—				—				—				—				44,275
Investment securities			60,268				79,808				48,642				97,459				183,108				512,635				381,733				1,363,653
Loans receivable, net			886,021				370,073				487,674				753,475				834,195				1,157,693				292,010				4,781,141
Total earning assets			1,018,980				449,881				536,316				850,934				1,017,303				1,670,328				673,743				6,217,485
Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits			120,926				241,852				362,778				725,555				470,664				458,129				450,925				2,830,829
Time deposits			158,233				182,322				254,353				425,301				182,163				71,870				1,759				1,276,001
Federal funds purchased			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Securities sold under repurchase agreements			160,895				—				—				—				—				—				—				160,895
FHLB borrowed funds			343,720				22,251				90,874				115,769				25,675				111,410				3,854				713,553
Subordinated debentures			60,826				—				—				—				—				—				—				60,826
Total interest-bearing liabilities			844,600				446,425				708,005				1,266,625				678,502				641,409				456,538				5,042,104
Interest rate sensitivity gap		$	174,380			$	3,456			$	(171,689	)		$	(415,691	)		$	338,801			$	1,028,919			$	217,205			$	1,175,381
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap		$	174,380			$	177,836			$	6,147			$	(409,544	)		$	(70,743	)		$	958,176			$	1,175,381
Cumulative rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities			120.6	%			113.8	%			100.3	%			87.5	%			98.2	%			120.9	%			123.3	%
Cumulative gap as a % of total earning assets			2.8	%			2.9	%			0.1	%			(6.6	)%			(1.1	)%			15.4	%			18.9	%

 

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Item 4:

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Article I. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Additionally, our disclosure controls and procedures were also effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act report is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Article II. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1:

Legal Proceedings

There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, to which Home BancShares, Inc. or its subsidiaries are a party or of which any of their property is the subject.

 

Item 1A:

Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. See the discussion of our risk factors in the Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC. The risks described are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

Item 2:

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

 

Item 3:

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

 

Item 4:

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

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Item 5:

Other Information

Not applicable.

 

Item 6:

Exhibits

12.1		Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges*
15		Awareness of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm*
31.1		CEO Certification Pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)*
31.2		CFO Certification Pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)*
32.1		CEO Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002*
32.2		CFO Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002*
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*

 

*	Filed herewith

 

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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.

HOME BANCSHARES, INC.

(Registrant)

 

Date:  November 6, 2014				/s/ C. Randall Sims
				C. Randall Sims, Chief Executive Officer

 

Date:  November 6, 2014				/s/ Randy E. Mayor
				Randy E. Mayor, Chief Financial Officer

 

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