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Exhibit 99.1
Wintrust Financial Corporation
9700 W. Higgins Road, Suite 800, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
News Release
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  
April 21, 2020
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Edward J. Wehmer, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
David A. Dykstra, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer
(847) 939-9000
Web site address: www.wintrust.com

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter 2020 Net Income of $62.8 million

ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS – Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced net income of $62.8 million or $1.04 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2020, a decrease in diluted earnings per common share of 27.8% compared to the prior quarter and a decrease of 31.6% compared to the first quarter of 2019.

Highlights of the First Quarter of 2020:
Comparative information to the fourth quarter of 2019
Total assets increased by $2.2 billion.
Total loans increased by $1.0 billion.
Total deposits increased by $1.4 billion.
Net interest income decreased by $436,000 as the impact of a five basis point decline in net interest margin and one less day was partially offset by a $925 million increase in average earning assets.
The allowance for credit losses increased by $95.0 million to $253.5 million as of March 31, 2020 as compared to $158.5 million as of December 31, 2019.  The change in allowance for credit losses was due to:
An increase of $47.4 million related to the cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of the Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") standard effective as of January 1, 2020.
Provision for credit losses of $53.0 million in the current quarter. Provision for credit losses increased by $45.2 million from a provision for credit losses of $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 primarily related to the implementation of CECL and the economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net charge-offs of $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $12.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Other highlights of the first quarter of 2020
Recorded $17.4 million of derivative income associated with mandatory commitments to fund mortgage originations for sale in the current quarter as compared to a $1.0 million derivative loss in the fourth quarter of 2019. Mandatory commitments to fund mortgage originations for sale were $1.4 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $372 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019.
Recorded a decrease in the value of mortgage servicing rights related to changes in fair value model assumptions, net of derivative contract activity held as an economic hedge, of $10.4 million.
Recognized $4.4 million of net losses on investment securities, primarily as a result of unrealized losses on market sensitive securities.
Incurred acquisition related costs of $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Total period end loans were $871 million higher than average total loans in current quarter.
Repurchased 576,469 shares of common stock at a cost of $37.1 million. At this time, we have temporarily suspended our common stock repurchase program, as an additional prudential measure.

Edward J. Wehmer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I would like to start by thanking all Wintrust employees for their passion and commitment during this difficult time. As the challenges of COVID-19 affect our customers and our communities, we stand ready to be responsive and supportive. I am extremely proud of our successful efforts earlier this month to timely launch the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") to provide much needed funding to our small business customers so that they can continue to operate and pay their employees. Our teams worked tirelessly to process approximately 8,900 applications




with a median loan size of approximately $87,500, totaling loan approvals of nearly $3.3 billion through April 17th. We are honored to be part of the solution to the complex problems faced by our clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to answer their call throughout this crisis and into the eventual recovery. Please see our previous releases regarding our PPP activity to date. We expect to further participate in the program if additional government funding is approved."

With respect to the current quarter, Mr Wehmer remarked, "Wintrust reported net income of $62.8 million for the first quarter of 2020, down from $86.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. However, pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and MSR valuation adjustments (non-GAAP), increased by $27.8 million over the previous quarter and $12.4 million over the first quarter of 2019. The Company experienced strong balance sheet growth as total assets were $2.2 billion higher than the prior quarter end and $6.4 billion higher than the end of the first quarter of 2019. The first quarter was characterized by significant balance sheet growth, stable net interest income, strong mortgage banking revenue, increased provision for credit losses primarily related to the implementation of CECL and the economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a continued focus to increase franchise value in our market area."

Mr. Wehmer continued, "The Company grew total loans by $1.0 billion in the current quarter with growth diversified primarily across various loan portfolios including the commercial, commercial real estate and life insurance premium finance receivable portfolios. Management estimates that nearly half of the growth in the commercial category during the quarter was a result of customer draws on unfunded commitments primarily occurring toward the end of the quarter. We have seen this activity abate after quarter end. Total deposits increased by $1.4 billion as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 as strong retail deposit growth, including growth in our MaxSafe product, was supplemented by an increase in brokered deposits. Our loans to deposits ratio ended the quarter at 88.4% and we are confident that we have sufficient liquidity to meet customer loan demand."

Mr. Wehmer commented, "Despite one less day in the quarter and modest net interest margin compression, net interest income stayed relatively flat in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. We believe that our ability to increase market share and grow the balance sheet will continue to help mitigate the pressures presented by a lower interest rate environment. The declining interest rate environment contributed to a reduction in loan yields of 17 basis points; however that impact was partially offset by a 13 basis point improvement in the rate paid on interest bearing deposits. As always, we will strive to grow without a commensurate increase in expenses to enhance our net overhead ratio which was 1.33% in the first quarter of 2020."

Mr. Wehmer noted, “Our mortgage banking business delivered a record quarter in increased pipeline in light of the demand associated with historically low long term interest rates. Loan volumes originated for sale in the current quarter were $1.2 billion, similar to the fourth quarter of 2019. However, due to record mortgage applications and interest rate lock volume near the end of the quarter, mandatory commitments to fund mortgage originations for sale were $1.4 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $372 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019. Additionally, the Company recorded a $10.4 million decrease in the value of mortgage servicing rights related to changes in fair value model assumptions, net of derivative contract activity held as an economic hedge. We are leveraging efficiencies in our delivery channels and staffing strategies to keep pace with unprecedented demand. We believe the second quarter of 2020 will provide another strong quarter for mortgage banking production."

Commenting on credit quality, Mr. Wehmer stated, "The Company recorded net charge-offs of $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $12.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. However, provision for credit losses totaled $53.0 million in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The elevated provision expense in the current quarter was primarily related to the implementation of the CECL standard and the economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-performing assets as of the current quarter end totaled $190.4 million, an increase of $57.6 million from the previous quarter end. Due to the adoption of CECL, $35.4 million of the $57.6 million increase relates to purchased financial assets with credit deterioration that were not previously required to be reported as non-performing assets but are now included in non-performing assets. We believe that the Company’s reserves remain appropriate and we remain diligent in our review of credit."

Mindful of the challenges ahead, Mr Wehmer noted, "We leverage robust capital and liquidity management frameworks, which include stress testing processes, to assess and monitor risk and inform decision making. We believe the Company has adequate liquidity and capital to effectively manage through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we will continue to prudently evaluate and expand liquidity sources, including the possible utilization of the PPP liquidity facility, if necessary."

Mr. Wehmer continued, "Wintrust will continue to practice what we preach in our unwavering commitment to our communities by serving customers via drive up branches, by appointment, telephonically and through digital tools. We believe that we are uniquely positioned by being technologically on par with the big banks, as demonstrated by our PPP efforts, while maintaining the agility and high-touch, personalized service nature of a community bank. We have executed our existing business continuity plan successfully across the Wintrust enterprise and I am proud of our Company's effectiveness in seamlessly adapting to a remote working environment. In addition to our efforts to support our customers, we are also focused on the wellbeing of our colleagues,

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modifying certain health care programs to provide additional benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as offering other pandemic benefits and compensation premiums to eligible employees."

Mr. Wehmer concluded, "We have experienced significant growth in recent quarters and believe that our opportunities for both internal and external growth remain consistently strong, while we continue to carefully monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate the impact that it could have on the economy, our customers and our business. We remain focused on navigating the current environment by actively monitoring and managing our credit portfolio."

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The graphs below illustrate certain financial highlights of the first quarter of 2020.

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS:

BALANCE SHEET

Total asset growth of $2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2020 was primarily comprised of a $1.0 billion increase in loans and a $465 million increase in available for sale securities. The Company believes that the $1.9 billion of interest bearing deposits with banks held as of March 31, 2020 provides sufficient liquidity to operate its business plan.

Total liabilities grew by $2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2020 primarily comprised of a $1.4 billion increase in total deposits. The Company successfully grew deposits in the first quarter through organic retail channels, including $282.7 million of growth in our MaxSafe products, that was supplemented by an increase in brokered deposits. Our loans to deposits ratio ended the quarter at 88.4%. Management believes in substantially funding the Company's balance sheet with core deposits and utilizes brokered or wholesale funding sources as appropriate to manage its liquidity position as well as for interest rate risk management purposes.

For more information regarding changes in the Company’s balance sheet, see Consolidated Statements of Condition and Tables 1 through 3 in this report.

NET INTEREST INCOME

For the first quarter of 2020, net interest income totaled $261.4 million, a decrease of $436,000 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 and a decrease of $543,000 as compared to the first quarter of 2019. The $436,000 decrease in net interest income in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 was attributable to the impact of a five basis point decline in net interest margin and one less day. This impact was partially offset by $924.8 million of growth in average earning assets.

Net interest margin was 3.12% (3.14% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the first quarter of 2020 compared to 3.17% (3.19% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the fourth quarter of 2019 and 3.70% (3.72% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the first quarter of 2019. The five basis point decrease in net interest margin in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 was attributable to a 12 basis point decline in the yield on earnings assets and a four basis point decrease in the net free funds contribution partially offset by an 11 basis point decrease in the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities. The 12 basis point decline in the yield on earning assets in the current quarter as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 was primarily due to a 17 basis point decline in the yield on loans along with lower yields on interest bearing cash. The 11 basis point decrease in the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities in the current quarter as compared to the prior quarter is primarily due to a 13 basis point decrease in the rate paid on interest bearing deposits as management initiated various deposit rate reductions given the recent decrease in the interest rate environment.

For more information regarding net interest income, see Tables 4 through 8 in this report.

ASSET QUALITY

The allowance for credit losses totaled $253.5 million as of March 31, 2020 an increase of $95.0 million as compared to $158.5 million as of December 31, 2019. The increase in allowance for credit losses includes a $47.4 million increase related to the cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of the CECL standard on January 1, 2020.

The provision for credit losses totaled $53.0 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to $7.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 and $10.6 million for the first quarter of 2019. The elevated provision expense in the current quarter was primarily related to the implementation of the CECL standard and the economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Management believes the allowance for credit losses is appropriate to provide for inherent losses in the portfolio. The CECL standard requires the Company to estimate expected credit losses over the life of the Company’s financial assets at a certain point in time. There can be no assurances, however, that future losses will not significantly exceed the amounts provided for, thereby affecting future results of operations. For more information regarding the provision for credit losses, see Table 10 in this report.

Net charge-offs totaled $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2020, a $7.4 million decrease from $12.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a $146,000 increase from $5.1 million in the first quarter of 2019. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average total loans, in the first quarter of 2020 totaled eight basis points on an annualized basis compared to 19 basis points on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter of 2019 and nine basis points on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2019. For more information regarding net charge-offs, see Table 9 in this report.

As part of the regular quarterly review performed by management to determine if the Company’s allowance for loan losses is appropriate, an analysis is prepared on the loan portfolio based upon a breakout of core loans, niche and consumer loans and

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purchased loans. A summary of the allowance for loan losses calculated for the loan components in the core loan portfolio, the niche and consumer loan portfolio and purchased loan portfolio as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is shown on Table 11 of this report.

As of March 31, 2020, $33.0 million of all loans, or 0.1%, were 60 to 89 days past due and $262.7 million, or 0.9%, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. As of December 31, 2019, $50.5 million of all loans, or 0.2%, were 60 to 89 days past due and $248.2 million, or 0.9%, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. Many of the commercial and commercial real estate loans shown as 60 to 89 days and 30 to 59 days past due are included on the Company’s internal problem loan reporting system. Loans on this system are closely monitored by management on a monthly basis.

The Company’s home equity and residential loan portfolios continue to exhibit low delinquency rates as of March 31, 2020. Home equity loans at March 31, 2020 that are current with regard to the contractual terms of the loan agreement represent 98.1% of the total home equity portfolio. Residential real estate loans at March 31, 2020 that are current with regards to the contractual terms of the loan agreements comprised 96.4% of total residential real estate loans outstanding. For more information regarding past due loans, see Table 12 in this report.

Prior to January 1, 2020, purchased credit impaired ("PCI") loans were aggregated into pools by common risk characteristics for accounting purposes, including recognition of interest income on a pool basis. Measurement of any allowance for loan losses on these loans were offset by the remaining discount related to the pool. As a result of the implementation of CECL, beginning in the first quarter of 2020, PCI loans transitioned to a classification of purchased financial assets with credit deterioration ("PCD"), which no longer maintains the prior pools and related accounting concepts. Measurement of any allowance for loan losses on PCD loans is no longer offset by the remaining discount, resulting in additional allowance being recognized at January 1, 2020 through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. See Table 9 for information on this increase at transition. Additionally, recognition of interest income on PCD loans is considered at the individual asset level following the Company's accrual policies, instead of based upon the entire pool of loans. Due to the first quarter of 2020 adoption of CECL, the Company included $35.4 million in non-performing PCD loans in total non-performing loans as of March 31, 2020.

The ratio of non-performing assets, excluding PCD assets, to total assets was 0.40% as of March 31, 2020, compared to 0.36% at December 31, 2019, and 0.43% at March 31, 2019. Non-performing assets, excluding PCD assets, totaled $155.0 million at March 31, 2020, compared to $132.8 million at December 31, 2019 and $139.4 million at March 31, 2019. Non-performing loans, excluding PCD loans, totaled $143.9 million, or 0.53% of total loans, at March 31, 2020 compared to $117.6 million, or 0.44% of total loans, at December 31, 2019 and $117.6 million, or 0.49% of total loans, at March 31, 2019. This increase includes a $5.0 million increase in premium finance receivable balances that are past due greater than 90 days and still accruing. The level of past due premium finance receivables is impacted by emergency orders issued by states which extend the grace period for nonpayment of insurance premiums to carriers. Other real estate owned ("OREO") of $11.0 million at March 31, 2020 decreased by $4.2 million compared to $15.2 million at December 31, 2019 and decreased $10.5 million compared to $21.5 million at March 31, 2019. Management is pursuing the resolution of all non-performing assets. At this time, management believes OREO is appropriately valued at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell. For more information regarding non-performing assets, see Table 13 in this report.


NON-INTEREST INCOME

Wealth management revenue increased by $942,000 during the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 primarily due to increased trust fees and brokerage commissions. Wealth management revenue is comprised of the trust and asset management revenue of The Chicago Trust Company and Great Lakes Advisors, the brokerage commissions, managed money fees and insurance product commissions at Wintrust Investments and fees from tax-deferred like-kind exchange services provided by the Chicago Deferred Exchange Company.

Mortgage banking revenue increased by $466,000 in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, primarily as a result of increased derivative income associated with mandatory commitments to fund originations for sale, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights portfolio. Mandatory commitments to fund originations for sale were $1.4 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2020 as compared to $372.4 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019. The percentage of origination volume from refinancing activities was 63% in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to 60% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Mortgage banking revenue includes revenue from activities related to originating, selling and servicing residential real estate loans for the secondary market.

During the first quarter of 2020, the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights portfolio decreased primarily due to a negative fair value adjustment of $14.6 million as well as a reduction in value of $7.0 million due to payoffs and paydowns of the existing

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portfolio. The Company entered into interest rate swaps at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2019 to economically hedge a portion of the potential negative fair value changes recorded in earnings related to its mortgage servicing rights portfolio. The Company recorded a gain of $4.2 million on the interest rate swaps held as economic hedges against the mortgage servicing rights primarily related to the mark to market valuation adjustment at quarter end which was recorded in mortgage banking revenue.

The net losses recognized on investment securities in the first quarter of 2020 were $4.4 million as compared to a gain of $587,000 in the fourth quarter of 2019. The losses recorded in the first quarter of 2020 primarily relate to unrealized losses on market sensitive securities held by the Company.

Other non-interest income increased by $4.2 million in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 primarily due to increased income from interest rate swap fees and net gains related to the sales of loans and leases. These increases were partially offset by market losses on BOLI investments related to non-qualified deferred compensation accounts recorded in BOLI income.

For more information regarding non-interest income, see Tables 14 and 15 in this report.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Salaries and employee benefits expense decreased by $9.2 million in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The $9.2 million decrease is comprised of a decrease of $8.7 million in commissions and incentive compensation and a decrease of $1.6 million in salaries expense partially offset by $1.1 million increase in employee benefits expense. The decrease in commissions and incentive compensation is primarily due to lower expenses associated with the Company's long term incentive program.

Data processing expenses totaled $8.4 million in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $804,000 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase in the current quarter relates primarily to conversion costs associated with the Countryside Bank acquisition.

Advertising and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2020 decreased by $1.7 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 primarily related to lower media advertising costs. Marketing costs are incurred to promote the Company's brand, commercial banking capabilities, the Company's various products, to attract loans and deposits and to announce new branch openings as well as the expansion of the Company's non-bank businesses. The level of marketing expenditures depends on the timing of sponsorship programs utilized which are determined based on the market area, targeted audience, competition and various other factors.

FDIC insurance expense totaled $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $2.8 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. In the prior quarter, the Company recorded a $2.8 million reduction to FDIC insurance expense related to assessment credits received from the FDIC.

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a $1.3 million gain on sale of an OREO property resulting in net OREO income of $876,000 in the first quarter of 2020. This compares to OREO expense of $536,000 in the prior quarter.

Miscellaneous expense in the first quarter of 2020 decreased $5.3 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The decrease in the current quarter as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 is primarily due to charges recognized in the fourth quarter including a litigation settlement, contingent consideration related to previous acquisitions of certain mortgage businesses and overlapping telecommunication charges. Miscellaneous expense includes ATM expenses, correspondent bank charges, directors' fees, telephone, travel and entertainment, corporate insurance, dues and subscriptions, problem loan expenses and lending origination costs that are not deferred.

For more information regarding non-interest expense, see Table 16 in this report.

INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $24.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to $30.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and $29.5 million in the first quarter of 2019. The effective tax rates were 27.87% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to 26.33% in the fourth quarter of 2019 and 24.86% in the first quarter of 2019.


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BUSINESS UNIT SUMMARY

Community Banking

Through its community banking unit, the Company provides banking and financial services primarily to individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, local governmental units and institutional clients residing primarily in the local areas the Company services. In the first quarter of 2020, this unit expanded its loan and deposit portfolios. However, the banking segment also experienced net interest margin compression in part due to current market conditions.

Mortgage banking revenue was $48.3 million for the first quarter of 2020 an increase from $47.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Services charges on deposit accounts totaled $11.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 an increase of $292,000 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 primarily due to higher account analysis fees. The Company's gross commercial and commercial real estate loan pipelines remained strong as of March 31, 2020. Before the impact of scheduled payments and prepayments, gross commercial and commercial real estate loan pipelines were estimated to be approximately $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion at March 31, 2020. When adjusted for the probability of closing, the pipelines were estimated to be approximately $590 million to $650 million at March 31, 2020.

Specialty Finance

Through its specialty finance unit, the Company offers financing of insurance premiums for businesses and individuals, equipment financing through structured loans and lease products to customers in a variety of industries and accounts receivable financing, value-added, out-sourced administrative services, and other services. Originations within the insurance premium financing receivables portfolio were $2.5 billion during the first quarter of 2020 and average balances increased by $231.4 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase in average balances was more than offset by margin compression in this portfolio resulting in a $3.0 million decrease in interest income attributed to the lower market rates of interest associated with the insurance premium finance receivables portfolio. The Company's leasing business grew during the first quarter of 2020, with its portfolio of assets, including capital leases, loans and equipment on operating leases, increasing by $174.4 million to $1.8 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2020. Revenues from the Company's out-sourced administrative services business were $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2020, unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2019.

Wealth Management

Through four separate subsidiaries within its wealth management unit, the Company offers a full range of wealth management services, including trust and investment services, tax-deferred like-kind exchange services, asset management, securities brokerage services and 401(k) and retirement plan services. Wealth management revenue increased by $942,000 in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, totaling $25.9 million in the current period. At March 31, 2020, the Company’s wealth management subsidiaries had approximately $25.0 billion of assets under administration, which included $4.8 billion of assets owned by the Company and its subsidiary banks, representing a $2.6 billion decrease from the $27.6 billion of assets under administration at December 31, 2019. Increased trust fees contributed to the growth in wealth management revenue, while unfavorable equity market performance in the first quarter of 2020 contributed to the decline of assets under administration.



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ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL RESULTS

Acquisitions

On November 1, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of SBC, Incorporated (“SBC”).  SBC was the parent company of Countryside Bank. Through this business combination, the Company acquired Countryside Bank's six banking offices located in Countryside, Burbank, Darien, Homer Glen, Oak Brook and Chicago, Illinois. As of the acquisition date, the Company acquired approximately $620 million in assets, including approximately $423 million in loans, and approximately $508 million in deposits. The Company recorded goodwill of approximately $40 million on the acquisition.

On October 7, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of STC Bancshares Corp. (“STC”).  STC was the parent company of STC Capital Bank. Through this business combination, the Company acquired STC Capital Bank's five banking offices located in the communities of St. Charles, Geneva and South Elgin, Illinois. As of the acquisition date, the Company acquired approximately $250 million in assets, including approximately $174 million in loans, and approximately $201 million in deposits. The Company recorded goodwill of approximately $19 million on the acquisition.

On May 24, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of Rush-Oak Corporation ("ROC"). ROC was the parent company of Oak Bank. Through this business combination, the Company acquired Oak Bank's one banking location in Chicago, Illinois. As of the acquisition date, the Company acquired approximately $223 million in assets, including approximately $125 million in loans, and approximately $161 million in deposits. The Company recorded goodwill of approximately $12 million on the acquisition.

Adoption of New Credit Losses Accounting Standard

Beginning in 2020, the Company adopted the new current expected credit losses standard, or CECL, which impacted the measurement of the Company’s allowance for credit losses (including the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments). CECL replaced the previous incurred loss methodology, which delayed recognition until such loss was probable, with a methodology that reflects an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses considering current economic condition and forecasts. Though other assets, including investment securities and other receivables, were considered in-scope of the standard and required a measurement of the allowance for credit loss, the most significant impact of CECL remains within the Company’s loan portfolios and related lending commitments. For more information regarding the adoption of CECL, see the "Asset Quality" section and the asset quality Tables 9-13 in this report.


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WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Key Operating Measures

Wintrust’s key operating measures and growth rates for the first quarter of 2020, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 (sequential quarter) and first quarter of 2019 (linked quarter), are shown in the table below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% or(4)
basis point  (bp) change from
4th Quarter
2019
 
% or
basis point  (bp)
change from
1st Quarter
2019
  
 
Three Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
 
Net income
 
$
62,812

 
$
85,964

 
$
89,146

(27
)
 
(30
)
Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses (non-GAAP) (2)
 
140,044

 
124,508

 
129,269

12

 
 
8

 
Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and MSR valuation adjustments (non-GAAP) (2)
 
150,441

 
122,662

 
138,013

23

 
 
9

 
Net income per common share – diluted
 
1.04

 
1.44

 
1.52

(28
)
 
 
(32
)
 
Net revenue (1)
 
374,685

 
374,099

 
343,643


 
 
9

 
Net interest income
 
261,443

 
261,879

 
261,986


 
 

 
Net interest margin
 
3.12
%
 
3.17
%
 
3.70
%
(5
)
bp 
 
(58
)
bp 
Net interest margin - fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP) (2)
 
3.14

 
3.19

 
3.72

(5
)
 
 
(58
)
 
Net overhead ratio (3)
 
1.33

 
1.53

 
1.72

(20
)
 
 
(39
)
 
Return on average assets
 
0.69

 
0.96

 
1.16

(27
)
 
 
(47
)
 
Return on average common equity
 
6.82

 
9.52

 
11.09

(270
)
 
 
(427
)
 
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (2)
 
8.73

 
12.17

 
14.14

(344
)
 
 
(541
)
 
At end of period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
38,799,847

 
$
36,620,583

 
$
32,358,621

24

 
20

Total loans (5)
 
27,807,321

 
26,800,290

 
24,214,629

15

 
 
15

 
Total deposits
 
31,461,660

 
30,107,138

 
26,804,742

18

 
 
17

 
Total shareholders’ equity
 
3,700,393

 
3,691,250

 
3,371,972

1

 
 
10

 
(1)
Net revenue is net interest income plus non-interest income.
(2)
See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios" at Table 17 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.
(3)
The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period's average total assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.
(4)
Period-end balance sheet percentage changes are annualized.
(5)
Excludes mortgage loans held-for-sale.
Certain returns, yields, performance ratios, or quarterly growth rates are “annualized” in this presentation to represent an annual time period. This is done for analytical purposes to better discern for decision-making purposes underlying performance trends when compared to full-year or year-over-year amounts. For example, a 5% growth rate for a quarter would represent an annualized 20% growth rate. Additional supplemental financial information showing quarterly trends can be found on the Company’s website at www.wintrust.com by choosing “Financial Reports” under the “Investor Relations” heading, and then choosing “Financial Highlights.”



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WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Selected Financial Highlights
 
 
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
Sep 30, 2019
 
Jun 30, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
Selected Financial Condition Data (at end of period):
Total assets
 
$
38,799,847

 
$
36,620,583

 
$
34,911,902

 
$
33,641,769

 
$
32,358,621

Total loans (1)
 
27,807,321

 
26,800,290

 
25,710,171

 
25,304,659

 
24,214,629

Total deposits
 
31,461,660

 
30,107,138

 
28,710,379

 
27,518,815

 
26,804,742

Junior subordinated debentures
 
253,566

 
253,566

 
253,566

 
253,566

 
253,566

Total shareholders’ equity
 
3,700,393

 
3,691,250

 
3,540,325

 
3,446,950

 
3,371,972

Selected Statements of Income Data:
Net interest income
 
$
261,443

 
$
261,879

 
$
264,852

 
$
266,202

 
$
261,986

Net revenue (2)
 
374,685

 
374,099

 
379,989

 
364,360

 
343,643

Net income
 
62,812

 
85,964

 
99,121

 
81,466

 
89,146

Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses (non-GAAP) (3)
 
140,044

 
124,508

 
145,435

 
134,753

 
129,269

Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and MSR valuation adjustments (non-GAAP) (3)
 
150,441

 
122,662

 
149,411

 
138,138

 
138,013

Net income per common share – Basic
 
1.05

 
1.46

 
1.71

 
1.40

 
1.54

Net income per common share – Diluted
 
1.04

 
1.44

 
1.69

 
1.38

 
1.52

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:
Performance Ratios:
Net interest margin
 
3.12
%
 
3.17
%
 
3.37
%
 
3.62
%
 
3.70
%
Net interest margin - fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP) (3)
 
3.14

 
3.19

 
3.39

 
3.64

 
3.72

Non-interest income to average assets
 
1.24

 
1.25

 
1.35

 
1.23

 
1.06

Non-interest expense to average assets
 
2.58

 
2.78

 
2.74

 
2.87

 
2.79

Net overhead ratio (4)
 
1.33

 
1.53

 
1.40

 
1.64

 
1.72

Return on average assets
 
0.69

 
0.96

 
1.16

 
1.02

 
1.16

Return on average common equity
 
6.82

 
9.52

 
11.42

 
9.68

 
11.09

Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (3)
 
8.73

 
12.17

 
14.36

 
12.28

 
14.14

Average total assets
 
$
36,625,490

 
$
35,645,190

 
$
33,954,592

 
$
32,055,769

 
$
31,216,171

Average total shareholders’ equity
 
3,710,169

 
3,622,184

 
3,496,714

 
3,414,340

 
3,309,078

Average loans to average deposits ratio
 
90.1
%
 
88.8
%
 
90.6
%
 
93.9
%
 
92.7
%
Period-end loans to deposits ratio
 
88.4

 
89.0

 
89.6

 
92.0

 
90.3

Common Share Data at end of period:
Market price per common share
 
$
32.86

 
$
70.90

 
$
64.63

 
$
73.16

 
$
67.33

Book value per common share
 
62.13

 
61.68

 
60.24

 
58.62

 
57.33

Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) (3)
 
50.18

 
49.70

 
49.16

 
47.48

 
46.38

Common shares outstanding
 
57,545,352

 
57,821,891

 
56,698,429

 
56,667,846

 
56,638,968

Other Data at end of period:
Tier 1 leverage ratio (5)
 
8.5
%
 
8.7
%
 
8.8
%
 
9.1
%
 
9.1
%
Risk-based capital ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital ratio (5)
 
9.3

 
9.6

 
9.7

 
9.6

 
9.8

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio(5)
 
8.9

 
9.2

 
9.3

 
9.2

 
9.3

Total capital ratio (5)
 
11.9

 
12.2

 
12.4

 
12.4

 
11.7

Allowance for credit losses (6)
 
$
253,482

 
$
158,461

 
$
163,273

 
$
161,901

 
$
159,622

Allowance for loan and unfunded lending-related commitment losses to total loans
 
0.91
%
 
0.59
%
 
0.64
%
 
0.64
%
 
0.66
%
Number of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank subsidiaries
 
15

 
15

 
15

 
15

 
15

Banking offices
 
187

 
187

 
174

 
172

 
170

(1)
Excludes mortgage loans held-for-sale.
(2)
Net revenue includes net interest income and non-interest income.
(3)
See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios” at Table 17 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.
(4)
The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period’s total average assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.
(5)
Capital ratios for current quarter-end are estimated.
(6)
The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments.Effective January 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses also includes the allowance for investment securities as a result of the adoption of Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.

14



WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
 


(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)


Mar 31,

Dec 31,

Sep 30,

Jun 30,

Mar 31,
(In thousands)

2020

2019

2019

2019

2019
Assets










Cash and due from banks

$
349,118


$
286,167


$
448,755


$
300,934


$
270,765

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements

309


309


59


58


58

Interest bearing deposits with banks

1,943,743


2,164,560


2,260,806


1,437,105


1,609,852

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value

3,570,959


3,106,214


2,270,059


2,186,154


2,185,782

Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost

865,376


1,134,400


1,095,802


1,191,634


1,051,542

Trading account securities

2,257


1,068


3,204


2,430


559

Equity securities with readily determinable fair value

47,310


50,840


46,086


44,319


47,653

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock

134,546


100,739


92,714


92,026


89,013

Brokerage customer receivables

16,293


16,573


14,943


13,569


14,219

Mortgage loans held-for-sale

656,934


377,313


464,727


394,975


248,557

Loans, net of unearned income

27,807,321


26,800,290


25,710,171


25,304,659


24,214,629

Allowance for loan losses

(216,050
)

(156,828
)

(161,763
)

(160,421
)

(158,212
)
Net loans

27,591,271


26,643,462


25,548,408


25,144,238


24,056,417

Premises and equipment, net

764,583


754,328


721,856


711,214


676,037

Lease investments, net

207,147


231,192


228,647


230,111


224,240

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

1,460,168


1,061,141


1,087,864


1,023,896


888,492

Trade date securities receivable

502,207






237,607


375,211

Goodwill

643,441


645,220


584,315


584,911


573,658

Other intangible assets

44,185


47,057


43,657


46,588


46,566

Total assets

$
38,799,847


$
36,620,583


$
34,911,902


$
33,641,769


$
32,358,621

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity










Deposits:










Non-interest bearing

$
7,556,755


$
7,216,758


$
7,067,960


$
6,719,958


$
6,353,456

Interest bearing

23,904,905


22,890,380


21,642,419


20,798,857


20,451,286

 Total deposits

31,461,660


30,107,138


28,710,379


27,518,815


26,804,742

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

1,174,894


674,870


574,847


574,823


576,353

Other borrowings

487,503


418,174


410,488


418,057


372,194

Subordinated notes

436,179


436,095


435,979


436,021


139,235

Junior subordinated debentures

253,566


253,566


253,566


253,566


253,566

Trade date securities payable





226





Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

1,285,652


1,039,490


986,092


993,537


840,559

Total liabilities

35,099,454


32,929,333


31,371,577


30,194,819


28,986,649

Shareholders’ Equity:





 




Preferred stock

125,000


125,000


125,000


125,000


125,000

Common stock

58,266


57,951


56,825


56,794


56,765

Surplus

1,652,063


1,650,278


1,574,011


1,569,969


1,565,185

Treasury stock

(44,891
)

(6,931
)

(6,799
)

(6,650
)

(6,650
)
Retained earnings

1,917,558


1,899,630


1,830,165


1,747,266


1,682,016

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(7,603
)

(34,678
)

(38,877
)

(45,429
)

(50,344
)
Total shareholders’ equity

3,700,393


3,691,250


3,540,325


3,446,950


3,371,972

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$
38,799,847


$
36,620,583


$
34,911,902


$
33,641,769


$
32,358,621


15



WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31,
2019
 
Sep 30,
2019
 
Jun 30, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
301,839

 
$
308,055

 
$
314,277

 
$
309,161

 
$
296,987

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
3,165

 
3,201

 
3,478

 
3,104

 
2,209

Interest bearing deposits with banks
4,768

 
8,971

 
10,326

 
5,206

 
5,300

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements
86

 
390

 
310

 

 

Investment securities
32,467

 
27,611

 
24,758

 
27,721

 
27,956

Trading account securities
7

 
6

 
20

 
5

 
8

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock
1,577

 
1,328

 
1,294

 
1,439

 
1,355

Brokerage customer receivables
158

 
169

 
164

 
178

 
155

Total interest income
344,067

 
349,731

 
354,627

 
346,814

 
333,970

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on deposits
67,435

 
74,724

 
76,168

 
67,024

 
60,976

Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
3,360

 
1,461

 
1,774

 
4,193

 
2,450

Interest on other borrowings
3,546

 
3,273

 
3,466

 
3,525

 
3,633

Interest on subordinated notes
5,472

 
5,504

 
5,470

 
2,806

 
1,775

Interest on junior subordinated debentures
2,811

 
2,890

 
2,897

 
3,064

 
3,150

Total interest expense
82,624

 
87,852

 
89,775

 
80,612

 
71,984

Net interest income
261,443

 
261,879

 
264,852

 
266,202

 
261,986

Provision for credit losses
52,961

 
7,826

 
10,834

 
24,580

 
10,624

Net interest income after provision for credit losses
208,482

 
254,053

 
254,018

 
241,622

 
251,362

Non-interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wealth management
25,941

 
24,999

 
23,999

 
24,139

 
23,977

Mortgage banking
48,326

 
47,860

 
50,864

 
37,411

 
18,158

Service charges on deposit accounts
11,265

 
10,973

 
9,972

 
9,277

 
8,848

(Losses) gains on investment securities, net
(4,359
)
 
587

 
710

 
864

 
1,364

Fees from covered call options
2,292

 
1,243

 

 
643

 
1,784

Trading (losses) gains, net
(451
)
 
46

 
11

 
(44
)
 
(171
)
Operating lease income, net
11,984

 
12,487

 
12,025

 
11,733

 
10,796

Other
18,244

 
14,025

 
17,556

 
14,135

 
16,901

Total non-interest income
113,242

 
112,220

 
115,137

 
98,158

 
81,657

Non-interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
136,762

 
145,941

 
141,024

 
133,732

 
125,723

Equipment
14,834

 
14,485

 
13,314

 
12,759

 
11,770

Operating lease equipment
9,260

 
9,766

 
8,907

 
8,768

 
8,319

Occupancy, net
17,547

 
17,132

 
14,991

 
15,921

 
16,245

Data processing
8,373

 
7,569

 
6,522

 
6,204

 
7,525

Advertising and marketing
10,862

 
12,517

 
13,375

 
12,845

 
9,858

Professional fees
6,721

 
7,650

 
8,037

 
6,228

 
5,556

Amortization of other intangible assets
2,863

 
3,017

 
2,928

 
2,957

 
2,942

FDIC insurance
4,135

 
1,348

 
148

 
4,127

 
3,576

OREO expense, net
(876
)
 
536

 
1,170

 
1,290

 
632

Other
24,160

 
29,630

 
24,138

 
24,776

 
22,228

Total non-interest expense
234,641

 
249,591

 
234,554

 
229,607

 
214,374

Income before taxes
87,083

 
116,682

 
134,601

 
110,173

 
118,645

Income tax expense
24,271

 
30,718

 
35,480

 
28,707

 
29,499

Net income
$
62,812

 
$
85,964

 
$
99,121

 
$
81,466

 
$
89,146

Preferred stock dividends
2,050

 
2,050

 
2,050

 
2,050

 
2,050

Net income applicable to common shares
$
60,762

 
$
83,914

 
$
97,071

 
$
79,416

 
$
87,096

Net income per common share - Basic
$
1.05

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.71

 
$
1.40

 
$
1.54

Net income per common share - Diluted
$
1.04

 
$
1.44

 
$
1.69

 
$
1.38

 
$
1.52

Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.28

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.25

Weighted average common shares outstanding
57,620

 
57,538

 
56,690

 
56,662

 
56,529

Dilutive potential common shares
575

 
874

 
773

 
699

 
699

Average common shares and dilutive common shares
58,195

 
58,412

 
57,463

 
57,361

 
57,228


16



TABLE 1: LOAN PORTFOLIO MIX AND GROWTH RATES AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BY STATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Growth From
(Dollars in thousands)
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
Sep 30, 2019
 
Jun 30, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
Dec 31, 2019(1)
 
Mar 31, 2019
Balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, industrial, and other
$
8,999,728

 
$
8,257,614

 
$
8,180,070

 
$
8,246,449

 
$
7,968,861

36
 %
 
13
 %
Commercial, industrial, and other - PCD (2)
26,158

 
28,306

 
15,532

 
24,325

 
25,330

(31
)
 
3

Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and development
1,237,274

 
1,200,783

 
1,025,961

 
984,138

 
951,370

12

 
30

Non-construction
6,736,706

 
6,582,053

 
6,305,423

 
6,165,115

 
5,911,474

9

 
14

Commercial real estate - PCD (2)
211,551

 
237,440

 
117,283

 
126,991

 
110,661

(44
)
 
91

Home equity
494,655

 
513,066

 
512,303

 
527,370

 
528,448

(14
)
 
(6
)
Home equity - PCD (2)

 

 

 

 


 

Residential real estate
1,359,971

 
1,336,093

 
1,208,706

 
1,107,911

 
1,044,739

7

 
30

Residential real estate - PCD (2)
17,418

 
18,128

 
9,960

 
10,267

 
8,785

(16
)
 
NM

Premium Finance receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial insurance
3,465,055

 
3,442,027

 
3,449,950

 
3,368,423

 
2,988,788

3

 
16

Life insurance
5,084,695

 
4,935,320

 
4,654,588

 
4,487,921

 
4,389,599

12

 
16

Premium finance receivables - PCD (2)
136,944

 
139,282

 
140,908

 
146,557

 
165,770

(7
)
 
(17
)
Consumer and other
35,546

 
107,962

 
87,161

 
106,547

 
118,129

NM

 
(70
)
Consumer and other - PCD (2)
1,620

 
2,216

 
2,326

 
2,645

 
2,675

(108
)
 
(39
)
Total loans, net of unearned income
$
27,807,321

 
$
26,800,290

 
$
25,710,171

 
$
25,304,659

 
$
24,214,629

15
 %
 
15
 %
Mix:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, industrial, and other
32
%
 
31
%
 
32
%
 
33
%
 
33
%
 
 
 
Commercial, industrial, and other - PCD (2)
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and development
4

 
4

 
4

 
4

 
4

 
 
 
Non-construction
24

 
25

 
25

 
24

 
24

 
 
 
Commercial real estate - PCD (2)
1

 
1

 
0

 
1

 
1

 
 
 
Home equity
2

 
2

 
2

 
2

 
2

 
 
 
Home equity - PCD (2)

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Residential real estate
5

 
5

 
5

 
4

 
4

 
 
 
Residential real estate - PCD (2)
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
 
 
Premium Finance receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial insurance
13

 
13

 
13

 
13

 
12

 
 
 
Life insurance
18

 
18

 
18

 
18

 
18

 
 
 
Premium finance receivables - PCD (2)
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

 
 
 
Consumer and other
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
1

 
 
 
Consumer and other - PCD (2)
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
 
 
Total loans, net of unearned income
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
(1)
Annualized.
(2)
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company transitioned all previously classified purchase credit impaired ("PCI") loans to purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans effective January 1, 2020. For prior periods presented, the previously classified PCI loans are presented with the PCD loans in their respective class.
 
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
Sep 30, 2019
 
Jun 30, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
 
 
% of
Total
Balance
 
 
% of
Total
Balance
 
 
% of
Total
Balance
 
 
% of
Total
Balance
 
 
% of
Total
Balance
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Balance
 
Balance
 
Balance
 
Balance
Commercial real estate - collateral location by state:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Illinois
$
6,171,606

75.4
%
 
$
6,176,353

77.0
%
 
$
5,654,827

75.9
%
 
$
5,505,290

75.7
%
 
$
5,331,784

76.5
%
Wisconsin
793,145

9.7

 
744,975

9.3

 
744,577

10.0

 
740,288

10.2

 
758,097

10.9

Total primary markets
$
6,964,751

85.1
%
 
$
6,921,328

86.3
%
 
$
6,399,404

85.9
%
 
$
6,245,578

85.9
%
 
$
6,089,881

87.4
%
Indiana
249,680

3.1

 
218,963

2.7

 
193,350

2.6

 
179,977

2.5

 
175,350

2.5

Florida
126,786

1.5

 
114,629

1.4

 
80,120

1.1

 
60,343

0.8

 
55,528

0.8

Arizona
72,214

0.9

 
64,022

0.8

 
62,657

0.8

 
62,607

0.9

 
61,375

0.9

California
63,883

0.8

 
64,345

0.8

 
67,999

0.9

 
68,497

0.9

 
67,545

1.0

Other
708,217

8.6

 
636,989

8.0

 
645,137

8.7

 
659,242

9.0

 
523,826

7.4

Total commercial real estate
$
8,185,531

100.0
%
 
$
8,020,276

100.0
%
 
$
7,448,667

100.0
%
 
$
7,276,244

100.0
%
 
$
6,973,505

100.0
%



17



TABLE 2: DEPOSIT PORTFOLIO MIX AND GROWTH RATES

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Growth From
(Dollars in thousands)
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
Sep 30, 2019
 
Jun 30, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
Dec 31, 2019 (1)
 
Mar 31, 2019
Balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing
$
7,556,755

 
$
7,216,758

 
$
7,067,960

 
$
6,719,958

 
$
6,353,456

19
 %
 
19
%
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits
3,181,159

 
3,093,159

 
2,966,098

 
2,788,976

 
2,948,576

11

 
8

Wealth management deposits (2)
3,936,968

 
3,123,063

 
2,795,838

 
3,220,256

 
3,328,781

105

 
18

Money market
8,114,659

 
7,854,189

 
7,326,899

 
6,460,098

 
6,093,596

13

 
33

Savings
3,282,340

 
3,196,698

 
2,934,348

 
2,823,904

 
2,729,626

11

 
20

Time certificates of deposit
5,389,779

 
5,623,271

 
5,619,236

 
5,505,623

 
5,350,707

(17
)
 
1

Total deposits
$
31,461,660


$
30,107,138


$
28,710,379


$
27,518,815


$
26,804,742

18
 %
 
17
%
Mix:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing
24
%
 
24
%
 
25
%
 
24
%
 
24
%
 
 
 
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits
10

 
10

 
10

 
10

 
11

 
 
 
Wealth management deposits (2)
13

 
10

 
10

 
12

 
12

 
 
 
Money market
26

 
26

 
25

 
24

 
23

 
 
 
Savings
10

 
11

 
10

 
10

 
10

 
 
 
Time certificates of deposit
17

 
19

 
20

 
20

 
20

 
 
 
Total deposits
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
(1)
Annualized.
(2)
Represents deposit balances of the Company’s subsidiary banks from brokerage customers of Wintrust Investments, CDEC, trust and asset management customers of the Company and brokerage customers from unaffiliated companies which have been placed into deposit accounts.

TABLE 3: TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT MATURITY/RE-PRICING ANALYSIS
As of March 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
CDARs &
Brokered
Certificates
    of Deposit (1)
 
MaxSafe
Certificates
    of Deposit (1)
 
Variable Rate
Certificates
    of Deposit (2)
 
Other Fixed
Rate  Certificates
    of Deposit (1)
 
Total Time
Certificates of
Deposit
 
Weighted-Average
Rate of Maturing
Time Certificates
    of Deposit (3)
1-3 months
$
1,424

 
$
22,260

 
$
66,464

 
$
1,270,123

 
$
1,360,271

 
2.00
%
4-6 months
1,686

 
23,324

 

 
627,255

 
652,265

 
1.88

7-9 months
609

 
20,482

 

 
506,943

 
528,034

 
1.70

10-12 months

 
9,319

 

 
762,874

 
772,193

 
1.98

13-18 months
1,401

 
18,348

 

 
1,503,823

 
1,523,572

 
2.31

19-24 months

 
6,631

 

 
368,831

 
375,462

 
2.00

24+ months
88

 
2,794

 

 
175,100

 
177,982

 
1.75

Total
$
5,208

 
$
103,158

 
$
66,464

 
$
5,214,949

 
$
5,389,779

 
2.03
%
(1)
This category of certificates of deposit is shown by contractual maturity date.
(2)
This category includes variable rate certificates of deposit and savings certificates with the majority repricing on at least a monthly basis.
(3)
Weighted-average rate excludes the impact of purchase accounting fair value adjustments.


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TABLE 4: QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCES

 
 
Average Balance for three months ended,
 
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(In thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Interest-bearing deposits with banks and cash equivalents (1)
 
$
1,418,809

 
$
2,206,251

 
$
1,960,898

 
$
893,332

 
$
897,629

Investment securities (2)
 
4,780,709

 
3,909,699

 
3,410,090

 
3,653,580

 
3,630,577

FHLB and FRB stock
 
114,829

 
94,843

 
92,583

 
105,491

 
94,882

Liquidity management assets (6)
 
6,314,347

 
6,210,793

 
5,463,571

 
4,652,403

 
4,623,088

Other earning assets (3)(6)
 
19,166

 
18,353

 
17,809

 
15,719

 
13,591

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
 
403,262

 
381,878

 
379,870

 
281,732

 
188,190

Loans, net of unearned income (4)(6)
 
26,936,728

 
26,137,722

 
25,346,290

 
24,553,263

 
23,880,916

Total earning assets (6)
 
33,673,503

 
32,748,746

 
31,207,540

 
29,503,117

 
28,705,785

Allowance for loan and investment security losses (7)
 
(176,291
)
 
(167,759
)
 
(168,423
)
 
(164,231
)
 
(157,782
)
Cash and due from banks
 
321,982

 
316,631

 
297,475

 
273,679

 
283,019

Other assets
 
2,806,296

 
2,747,572

 
2,618,000

 
2,443,204

 
2,385,149

Total assets
 
$
36,625,490

 
$
35,645,190

 
$
33,954,592

 
$
32,055,769

 
$
31,216,171

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits
 
$
3,113,733

 
$
3,016,991

 
$
2,912,961

 
$
2,878,021

 
$
2,803,338

Wealth management deposits
 
2,838,719

 
2,934,292

 
2,888,817

 
2,605,690

 
2,614,035

Money market accounts
 
7,990,775

 
7,647,635

 
6,956,755

 
6,095,285

 
5,915,525

Savings accounts
 
3,189,835

 
3,028,763

 
2,837,039

 
2,752,828

 
2,715,422

Time deposits
 
5,526,407

 
5,682,449

 
5,590,228

 
5,322,384

 
5,267,796

Interest-bearing deposits
 
22,659,469

 
22,310,130

 
21,185,800

 
19,654,208

 
19,316,116

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
 
951,613

 
596,594

 
574,833

 
869,812

 
594,335

Other borrowings
 
469,577

 
415,092

 
416,300

 
419,064

 
465,571

Subordinated notes
 
436,119

 
436,025

 
436,041

 
220,771

 
139,217

Junior subordinated debentures
 
253,566

 
253,566

 
253,566

 
253,566

 
253,566

Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
24,770,344

 
24,011,407

 
22,866,540

 
21,417,421

 
20,768,805

Non-interest bearing deposits
 
7,235,177

 
7,128,166

 
6,776,786

 
6,487,627

 
6,444,378

Other liabilities
 
909,800

 
883,433

 
814,552

 
736,381

 
693,910

Equity
 
3,710,169

 
3,622,184

 
3,496,714

 
3,414,340

 
3,309,078

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
36,625,490

 
$
35,645,190

 
$
33,954,592

 
$
32,055,769

 
$
31,216,171

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net free funds/contribution (5)
 
$
8,903,159

 
$
8,737,339

 
$
8,341,000

 
$
8,085,696

 
$
7,936,980

(1)
Includes interest-bearing deposits from banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.
(2)
Investment securities includes investment securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, and equity securities with readily determinable fair values. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are included within other assets.
(3)
Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.
(4)
Loans, net of unearned income, include non-accrual loans.
(5)
Net free funds are the difference between total average earning assets and total average interest-bearing liabilities. The estimated contribution to net interest margin from net free funds is calculated using the rate paid for total interest-bearing liabilities.
(6)
See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios" at Table 17 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.
(7)
Effective January 1, 2020 this includes the allowance for investment security losses as a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.


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TABLE 5: QUARTERLY NET INTEREST INCOME

 
 
Net Interest Income for three months ended,
 
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(In thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks and cash equivalents
 
$
4,854

 
$
9,361

 
$
10,636

 
$
5,206

 
$
5,300

Investment securities
 
33,018

 
28,184

 
25,332

 
28,290

 
28,521

FHLB and FRB stock
 
1,577

 
1,328

 
1,294

 
1,439

 
1,355

Liquidity management assets (2)
 
39,449

 
38,873

 
37,262

 
34,935

 
35,176

Other earning assets (2)
 
167

 
176

 
189

 
184

 
165

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
 
3,165

 
3,201

 
3,478

 
3,104

 
2,209

Loans, net of unearned income (2)
 
302,699

 
308,947

 
315,255

 
310,191

 
298,021

Total interest income
 
$
345,480

 
$
351,197

 
$
356,184

 
$
348,414

 
$
335,571

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits
 
$
3,665

 
$
4,622

 
$
5,291

 
$
5,553

 
$
4,613

Wealth management deposits
 
6,935

 
7,867

 
9,163

 
7,091

 
7,000

Money market accounts
 
22,363

 
25,603

 
25,426

 
21,451

 
19,460

Savings accounts
 
5,790

 
6,145

 
5,622

 
4,959

 
4,249

Time deposits
 
28,682

 
30,487

 
30,666

 
27,970

 
25,654

Interest-bearing deposits
 
67,435

 
74,724

 
76,168

 
67,024

 
60,976

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
 
3,360

 
1,461

 
1,774

 
4,193

 
2,450

Other borrowings
 
3,546

 
3,273

 
3,466

 
3,525

 
3,633

Subordinated notes
 
5,472

 
5,504

 
5,470

 
2,806

 
1,775

Junior subordinated debentures
 
2,811

 
2,890

 
2,897

 
3,064

 
3,150

Total interest expense
 
$
82,624

 
$
87,852

 
$
89,775

 
$
80,612

 
$
71,984

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
 
(1,413
)
 
(1,466
)
 
(1,557
)
 
(1,600
)
 
(1,601
)
Net interest income (GAAP) (1)
 
261,443

 
261,879

 
264,852

 
266,202

 
261,986

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
 
1,413

 
1,466

 
1,557

 
1,600

 
1,601

Net interest income, fully taxable-equivalent (non-GAAP) (1)
 
$
262,856

 
$
263,345

 
$
266,409

 
$
267,802

 
$
263,587

(1)
See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios" at Table 17 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.
(2)
Interest income on tax-advantaged loans, trading securities and investment securities reflects a taxable-equivalent adjustment based on the marginal federal corporate tax rate in effect as of the applicable period.


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TABLE 6: QUARTERLY NET INTEREST MARGIN

 
 
Net Interest Margin for three months ended,
 
 
Mar 31, 2020
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
Sep 30, 2019
 
Jun 30, 2019
 
Mar 31, 2019
Yield earned on:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks and cash equivalents
 
1.38
 %
 
1.68
 %
 
2.15
 %
 
2.34
 %
 
2.39
 %
Investment securities
 
2.78

 
2.86

 
2.95

 
3.11

 
3.19

FHLB and FRB stock
 
5.52

 
5.55

 
5.55

 
5.47

 
5.79

Liquidity management assets
 
2.51


2.48


2.71


3.01


3.09

Other earning assets
 
3.50

 
3.83

 
4.20

 
4.68

 
4.91

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
 
3.16

 
3.33

 
3.63

 
4.42

 
4.76

Loans, net of unearned income
 
4.52

 
4.69

 
4.93

 
5.07

 
5.06

Total earning assets
 
4.13
 %
 
4.25
 %
 
4.53
 %
 
4.74
 %
 
4.74
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate paid on:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits
 
0.47
 %
 
0.61
 %
 
0.72
 %
 
0.77
 %
 
0.67
 %
Wealth management deposits
 
0.98

 
1.06

 
1.26

 
1.09

 
1.09

Money market accounts
 
1.13

 
1.33

 
1.45

 
1.41

 
1.33

Savings accounts
 
0.73

 
0.80

 
0.79

 
0.72

 
0.63

Time deposits
 
2.09

 
2.13

 
2.18

 
2.11

 
1.98

Interest-bearing deposits
 
1.20

 
1.33

 
1.43

 
1.37

 
1.29

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
 
1.42

 
0.97

 
1.22

 
1.93

 
1.67

Other borrowings
 
3.04

 
3.13

 
3.30

 
3.37

 
3.16

Subordinated notes
 
5.02

 
5.05

 
5.02

 
5.08

 
5.10

Junior subordinated debentures
 
4.39

 
4.46

 
4.47

 
4.78

 
4.97

Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1.34
 %
 
1.45
 %
 
1.56
 %
 
1.51
 %
 
1.40
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate spread  (1)(3)
 
2.79
 %
 
2.80
 %
 
2.97
 %
 
3.23
 %
 
3.34
 %
Less: Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.02
)
Net free funds/contribution (2)
 
0.35

 
0.39

 
0.42

 
0.41

 
0.38

Net interest margin (GAAP) (3)
 
3.12
 %
 
3.17
 %
 
3.37
 %
 
3.62
 %
 
3.70
 %
Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
 
0.02

 
0.02

 
0.02

 
0.02

 
0.02

Net interest margin, fully taxable-equivalent (non-GAAP) (3)
 
3.14
 %
 
3.19
 %
 
3.39
 %
 
3.64
 %
 
3.72
 %
(1)
Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(2)
Net free funds are the difference between total average earning assets and total average interest-bearing liabilities. The estimated contribution to net interest margin from net free funds is calculated using the rate paid for total interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios" at Table 17 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.





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TABLE 7: INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

As an ongoing part of its financial strategy, the Company attempts to manage the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Management measures its exposure to changes in interest rates by modeling many different interest rate scenarios.

The following interest rate scenarios display the percentage change in net interest income over a one-year time horizon assuming increases of 100 and 200 basis points and a decrease of 100 basis points. The Static Shock Scenario results incorporate actual cash flows and repricing characteristics for balance sheet instruments following an instantaneous, parallel change in market rates based upon a static (i.e. no growth or constant) balance sheet. Conversely, the Ramp Scenario results incorporate management’s projections of future volume and pricing of each of the product lines following a gradual, parallel change in market rates over twelve months. Actual results may differ from these simulated results due to timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies. The interest rate sensitivity for both the Static Shock and Ramp Scenario is as follows:

Static Shock Scenario
 
+200
Basis
Points
 
+100
Basis
Points
 
-100
Basis
Points
Mar 31, 2020
 
22.5
%
 
10.6
%
 
(9.4
)%
Dec 31, 2019
 
18.6

 
9.7

 
(10.9
)
Sep 30, 2019
 
20.7

 
10.5

 
(11.9
)
Jun 30, 2019
 
17.3

 
8.9

 
(10.2
)
Mar 31, 2019
 
14.9

 
7.8

 
(8.5
)

Ramp Scenario
+200
Basis
Points
 
+100
Basis
Points
 
-100
Basis
Points
Mar 31, 2020
7.7
%
 
3.7
%
 
(3.8
)%
Dec 31, 2019
9.3

 
4.8

 
(5.0
)
Sep 30, 2019
10.1

 
5.2

 
(5.6
)
Jun 30, 2019
8.3

 
4.3

 
(4.6
)
Mar 31, 2019
6.7

 
3.5

 
(3.3
)



22



TABLE 8: MATURITIES AND SENSITIVITIES TO CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES

 
Loans repricing or maturity period
 
 
As of March 31, 2020
One year or less
 
From one to five years
 
Over five years
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
295,238

 
$
1,747,321

 
$
808,067

 
$
2,850,626

Variable rate
6,153,781

 
21,347

 
132

 
6,175,260

Total commercial
$
6,449,019

 
$
1,768,668

 
$
808,199

 
$
9,025,886

Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
518,259

 
2,242,979

 
434,901

 
3,196,139

Variable rate
4,952,584

 
36,808

 

 
4,989,392

Total commercial real estate
$
5,470,843

 
$
2,279,787

 
$
434,901

 
$
8,185,531

Home equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
24,813

 
4,070

 
570

 
29,453

Variable rate
465,202

 

 

 
465,202

Total home equity
$
490,015

 
$
4,070

 
$
570

 
$
494,655

Residential real estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
40,814

 
15,607

 
398,189

 
454,610

Variable rate
90,205

 
338,495

 
494,079

 
922,779

Total residential real estate
$
131,019

 
$
354,102

 
$
892,268

 
$
1,377,389

Premium finance receivables - commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
3,378,077

 
86,978

 

 
3,465,055

Variable rate

 

 

 

Total premium finance receivables - commercial
$
3,378,077

 
$
86,978

 
$

 
$
3,465,055

Premium finance receivables - life insurance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
16,164

 
142,886

 
23,785

 
182,835

Variable rate
5,038,804

 

 

 
5,038,804

Total premium finance receivables - life insurance
$
5,054,968

 
$
142,886

 
$
23,785

 
$
5,221,639

Consumer and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
8,478

 
8,304

 
1,669

 
18,451

Variable rate
18,715

 

 

 
18,715

Total consumer and other
$
27,193

 
$
8,304

 
$
1,669

 
$
37,166

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total per category
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
4,281,843

 
4,248,145

 
1,667,181

 
10,197,169

Variable rate
16,719,291

 
396,650

 
494,211

 
17,610,152

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
21,001,134

 
$
4,644,795

 
$
2,161,392

 
$
27,807,321

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable Rate Loan Pricing by Index:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,431,566

One- month LIBOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,888,190

Three- month LIBOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
332,833

Twelve- month LIBOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,696,796

Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
260,767

Total variable rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
17,610,152



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liborq12020earningsreleasegr.jpg
Source: Bloomberg

As noted in the table on the previous page, the majority of the Company’s portfolio is tied to LIBOR indices which, as shown in the table above, do not mirror the same changes as the Prime rate which has historically moved when the Federal Reserve raises or lowers interest rates.  Specifically, the Company has $8.9 billion of variable rate loans tied to one-month LIBOR and $5.7 billion of variable rate loans tied to twelve-month LIBOR. The above chart shows:

 
 
Basis Points (bps) Change in
 
 
Prime
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
12-month
LIBOR
 
First Quarter 2020
 
-150
bps
-77
bps
-100
bps
Fourth Quarter 2019
 
-25
 
-26
 
-3
 
Third Quarter 2019
 
-50
 
-38
 
-15
 
Second Quarter 2019
 
0
 
-9
 
-53
 
First Quarter 2019
 
0
 
-1
 
-30
 



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TABLE 9: ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period
 
$
158,461

 
$
163,273

 
$
161,901

 
$
159,622

 
$
154,164

Cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of ASU 2016-13
 
47,418

 

 

 

 

Provision for credit losses
 
52,961

 
7,826

 
10,834

 
24,580

 
10,624

Other adjustments
 
(73
)
 
30

 
(13
)
 
(11
)
 
(27
)
Charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
2,153

 
11,222

 
6,775

 
17,380

 
503

Commercial real estate
 
85

 
533

 
809

 
326

 
3,734

Home equity
 
1,001

 
1,330

 
1,594

 
690

 
88

Residential real estate
 
356

 
483

 
25

 
287

 
3

Premium finance receivables
 
3,184

 
3,817

 
1,866

 
5,009

 
2,210

Consumer and other
 
128

 
167

 
117

 
136

 
102

PCD (1)
 
530

 

 

 

 

Total charge-offs
 
7,437

 
17,552

 
11,186

 
23,828

 
6,640

Recoveries:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Commercial
 
356

 
1,871

 
367

 
289

 
318

Commercial real estate
 
79

 
1,404

 
385

 
247

 
480

Home equity
 
294

 
166

 
183

 
68

 
62

Residential real estate
 
60

 
50

 
203

 
140

 
29

Premium finance receivables
 
1,110

 
1,350

 
563

 
734

 
556

Consumer and other
 
39

 
43

 
36

 
60

 
56

PCD (1)
 
214

 

 

 

 

Total recoveries
 
2,152

 
4,884

 
1,737

 
1,538

 
1,501

Net charge-offs
 
(5,285
)
 
(12,668
)
 
(9,449
)
 
(22,290
)
 
(5,139
)
Allowance for credit losses at period end
 
$
253,482

 
$
158,461

 
$
163,273

 
$
161,901

 
$
159,622

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized net charge-offs by category as a percentage of its own respective category’s average:
Commercial
 
0.09
%
 
0.46
 %
 
0.31
 %
 
0.85
%
 
0.01
 %
Commercial real estate
 
0.00

 
(0.04
)
 
0.02

 
0.00

 
0.19

Home equity
 
0.57

 
0.89

 
1.08

 
0.47

 
0.02

Residential real estate
 
0.10

 
0.14

 
(0.07
)
 
0.06

 
(0.01
)
Premium finance receivables
 
0.10

 
0.28

 
0.15

 
0.55

 
0.23

Consumer and other
 
0.59

 
0.41

 
0.27

 
0.30

 
0.16

PCD (1)
 
0.32

 

 

 

 

Total loans, net of unearned income
 
0.08
%
 
0.19
 %
 
0.15
 %
 
0.36
%
 
0.09
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs as a percentage of the provision for credit losses
 
9.98
%
 
161.87
 %
 
87.22
 %
 
90.68
%
 
48.37
 %
Loans at period-end
 
$
27,807,321

 
$
26,800,290

 
$
25,710,171

 
$
25,304,659

 
$
24,214,629

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at period end
 
0.78
%
 
0.59
 %
 
0.63
 %
 
0.63
%
 
0.65
 %
Allowance for loan and unfunded lending-related commitment losses as a percentage of loans at period end
 
0.91

 
0.59

 
0.64

 
0.64

 
0.66

(1)
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company transitioned all previously classified PCI loans to PCD loans effective January 1, 2020. For prior periods presented, the previously classified PCI charge-offs and recoveries are presented with the non-PCI charge-offs and recoveries in their respective class.

TABLE 10: ALLOWANCE AND PROVISON FOR CREDIT LOSSES BY COMPONENT
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(In thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Provision for loan losses
 
$
50,396

 
$
7,704

 
$
10,804

 
$
24,510

 
$
10,608

Provision for unfunded lending-related commitments losses
 
2,569

 
122

 
30

 
70

 
16

Provision for held-to-maturity securities losses
 
(4
)
 

 

 

 

Provision for credit losses
 
$
52,961

 
$
7,826

 
$
10,834

 
$
24,580

 
$
10,624

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
216,050

 
156,828

 
161,763

 
$
160,421

 
$
158,212

Allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments losses
 
37,362

 
1,633

 
1,510

 
1,480

 
1,410

Allowance for held-to-maturity securities losses
 
70

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses
 
$
253,482

 
$
158,461

 
$
163,273

 
$
161,901

 
$
159,622


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TABLE 11: ALLOWANCE BY LOAN PORTFOLIO

The table below summarizes the calculation of allowance for loan losses and allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments losses for the Company’s core, niche and consumer and purchased loan portfolios, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 
As of March 31, 2020
As of December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Recorded
Investment
 
Calculated
Allowance
 
% of its
category’s balance
Recorded
Investment
 
Calculated
Allowance
 
% of its
category’s balance
Commercial: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, industrial and other
$
8,888,342

 
$
104,754

 
1.18
%
$
8,121,584

 
$
64,829

 
0.80
%
Commercial real estate: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and development
1,113,863

 
31,687

 
2.84

1,075,545

 
16,418

 
1.53

Non-construction
6,388,142

 
68,914

 
1.08

6,199,042

 
51,935

 
0.84

Home equity (1)
451,804

 
11,844

 
2.62

469,498

 
3,860

 
0.82

Residential real estate (1)
1,274,351

 
11,621

 
0.91

1,246,829

 
9,736

 
0.78

Total core loan portfolio
$
18,116,502

 
$
228,820

 
1.26
%
$
17,112,498

 
$
146,778

 
0.86
%
Premium finance receivables (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial insurance loans
$
3,465,055

 
$
7,426

 
0.21

$
3,442,027

 
$
8,132

 
0.24
%
Life insurance loans
5,084,695

 
454

 
0.01

4,935,321

 
1,515

 
0.03

Consumer and other (1)
34,111

 
331

 
0.97

107,053

 
1,704

 
1.59

Total niche and consumer loan portfolio
$
8,583,861

 
$
8,211

 
0.10
%
$
8,484,401

 
$
11,351

 
0.13
%
Purchased commercial (2)
$
137,544

 
$
2,592

 
1.88

$
164,336

 
$
91

 
0.06
%
Purchased commercial real estate (2)
683,526

 
12,195

 
1.78

745,689

 
158

 
0.02

Purchased home equity (2)
42,851

 
550

 
1.28

43,568

 
18

 
0.04

Purchased residential real estate (2)
103,038

 
929

 
0.90

107,392

 
64

 
0.06

Purchased life insurance loans (2)
136,944

 

 

139,281

 

 

Purchased consumer and other (2)
3,055

 
115

 
3.76

3,125

 
1

 
0.03

Total purchased loan portfolio
$
1,106,958

 
$
16,381

 
1.48

$
1,203,391

 
$
332

 
0.03
%
Total loans, net of unearned income
$
27,807,321

 
$
253,412

 
0.91

$
26,800,290

 
158,461

 
0.59
%
(1)
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company transitioned all previously classified PCI loans to PCD loans effective January 1, 2020. Excludes PCD loans.
(2)
Includes PCD loans.


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TABLE 12: LOAN PORTFOLIO AGING

 
 
As of March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-PCD
 
PCD (1)
 
Total Loans
 
Non-PCD
 
PCD (1)
 
Total Loans
Loan Balances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
47,661

 
$
2,255

 
$
49,916

 
$
37,224

 
$

 
$
37,224

90+ days and still accruing
 
3

 
1,238

 
1,241

 

 
1,855

 
1,855

60-89 days past due
 
8,541

 
332

 
8,873

 
2,852

 
423

 
3,275

30-59 days past due
 
86,129

 

 
86,129

 
70,010

 
7,314

 
77,324

Current
 
8,857,394

 
22,333

 
8,879,727

 
8,147,528

 
18,714

 
8,166,242

Total Commercial
 
$
8,999,728

 
$
26,158

 
$
9,025,886

 
$
8,257,614

 
$
28,306

 
$
8,285,920

Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
36,904

 
$
25,926

 
$
62,830

 
$
26,113

 
$

 
$
26,113

90+ days and still accruing
 
516

 

 
516

 

 
14,946

 
14,946

60-89 days past due
 
7,415

 
2,797

 
10,212

 
23,573

 
7,973

 
31,546

30-59 days past due
 
65,578

 
9,490

 
75,068

 
66,442

 
31,125

 
97,567

Current
 
7,863,567

 
173,338

 
8,036,905

 
7,666,708

 
183,396

 
7,850,104

Total Commercial real estate
 
$
7,973,980

 
$
211,551

 
$
8,185,531

 
$
7,782,836

 
$
237,440

 
$
8,020,276

Home equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
7,243

 
$

 
$
7,243

 
$
7,363

 
$

 
$
7,363

90+ days and still accruing
 

 

 

 

 

 

60-89 days past due
 
214

 

 
214

 
454

 

 
454

30-59 days past due
 
2,096

 

 
2,096

 
3,533

 

 
3,533

Current
 
485,102

 

 
485,102

 
501,716

 

 
501,716

Total Home equity
 
$
494,655

 
$

 
$
494,655

 
$
513,066

 
$

 
$
513,066

Residential real estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
13,132

 
$
5,833

 
$
18,965

 
$
13,797

 
$

 
$
13,797

90+ days and still accruing
 
605

 

 
605

 

 
5,771

 
5,771

60-89 days past due
 
345

 

 
345

 
2,474

 
615

 
3,089

30-59 days past due
 
26,437

 
2,546

 
28,983

 
16,664

 
1,377

 
18,041

Current
 
1,319,452

 
9,039

 
1,328,491

 
1,303,158

 
10,365

 
1,313,523

Total Residential real estate
 
$
1,359,971

 
$
17,418

 
$
1,377,389

 
$
1,336,093

 
$
18,128

 
$
1,354,221

Premium finance receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
21,058

 
$

 
$
21,058

 
$
21,180

 
$

 
$
21,180

90+ days and still accruing
 
16,505

 

 
16,505

 
11,517

 

 
11,517

60-89 days past due
 
12,730

 

 
12,730

 
12,119

 

 
12,119

30-59 days past due
 
70,185

 

 
70,185

 
51,342

 

 
51,342

Current
 
8,429,272

 
136,944

 
8,566,216

 
8,281,189

 
139,282

 
8,420,471

Total Premium finance receivables
 
$
8,549,750

 
$
136,944

 
$
8,686,694

 
$
8,377,347

 
$
139,282

 
$
8,516,629

Consumer and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
232

 
$
171

 
$
403

 
$
231

 
$

 
$
231

90+ days and still accruing
 
78

 

 
78

 
163

 
124

 
287

60-89 days past due
 
607

 
18

 
625

 
40

 

 
40

30-59 days past due
 
188

 
19

 
207

 
344

 

 
344

Current
 
34,441

 
1,412

 
35,853

 
107,184

 
2,092

 
109,276

Total Consumer and other
 
$
35,546

 
$
1,620

 
$
37,166

 
$
107,962

 
$
2,216

 
$
110,178

Total loans, net of unearned income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
$
126,230

 
$
34,185

 
$
160,415

 
$
105,908

 
$

 
$
105,908

90+ days and still accruing
 
17,707

 
1,238

 
18,945

 
11,680

 
22,696

 
34,376

60-89 days past due
 
29,852

 
3,147

 
32,999

 
41,512

 
9,011

 
50,523

30-59 days past due
 
250,613

 
12,055

 
262,668

 
208,335

 
39,816

 
248,151

Current
 
26,989,228

 
343,066

 
27,332,294

 
26,007,483

 
353,849

 
26,361,332

Total loans, net of unearned income
 
$
27,413,630

 
$
393,691

 
$
27,807,321

 
$
26,374,918

 
$
425,372

 
$
26,800,290

(1)
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company transitioned all previously classified PCI loans to PCD loans effective January 1, 2020. For prior periods presented, the previously classified PCI loans are presented with the PCD loans in their respective class.

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TABLE 13: NON-PERFORMING ASSETS AND TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS ("TDRs")

 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing (1):
Non-PCD
PCD(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
3

$
1,238

 
$

 
$

 
$
488

 
$

Commercial real estate
516


 

 

 

 

Home equity


 

 

 

 

Residential real estate
605


 

 

 

 
30

Premium finance receivables
16,505


 
11,517

 
10,612

 
6,940

 
6,726

Consumer and other
78


 
163

 
53

 
172

 
218

Total loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing
17,707

1,238

 
11,680

 
10,665

 
7,600

 
6,974

Non-accrual loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
47,661

2,255

 
37,224

 
43,931

 
47,604

 
55,792

Commercial real estate
36,904

25,926

 
26,113

 
21,557

 
20,875

 
15,933

Home equity
7,243


 
7,363

 
7,920

 
8,489

 
7,885

Residential real estate
13,132

5,833

 
13,797

 
13,447

 
14,236

 
15,879

Premium finance receivables
21,058


 
21,180

 
16,540

 
14,423

 
14,797

Consumer and other
232

171

 
231

 
224

 
220

 
326

Total non-accrual loans
126,230

34,185

 
105,908

 
103,619

 
105,847

 
110,612

Total non-performing loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
47,664

3,493

 
37,224

 
43,931

 
48,092

 
55,792

Commercial real estate
37,420

25,926

 
26,113

 
21,557

 
20,875

 
15,933

Home equity
7,243


 
7,363

 
7,920

 
8,489

 
7,885

Residential real estate
13,737

5,833

 
13,797

 
13,447

 
14,236

 
15,909

Premium finance receivables
37,563


 
32,697

 
27,152

 
21,363

 
21,523

Consumer and other
310

171

 
394

 
277

 
392

 
544

Total non-performing loans
$
143,937

$
35,423

 
$
117,588

 
$
114,284

 
$
113,447

 
$
117,586

Other real estate owned
2,701


 
5,208

 
8,584

 
9,920

 
9,154

Other real estate owned - from acquisitions
8,325


 
9,963

 
8,898

 
9,917

 
12,366

Other repossessed assets


 
4

 
257

 
263

 
270

Total non-performing assets
$
154,963

$
35,423

 
$
132,763

 
$
132,023

 
$
133,547

 
$
139,376

Accruing TDRs not included within non-performing assets
$
46,995

$
54

 
$
36,725

 
$
45,178

 
$
45,862

 
$
48,305

Total non-performing loans by category as a percent of its own respective category’s period-end balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
0.53
%
13.35
%
 
0.45
%
 
0.54
%
 
0.58
%
 
0.70
%
Commercial real estate
0.47

12.26

 
0.33

 
0.29

 
0.29

 
0.23

Home equity
1.46


 
1.44

 
1.55

 
1.61

 
1.49

Residential real estate
1.01

33.49

 
1.02

 
1.10

 
1.27

 
1.51

Premium finance receivables
0.44


 
0.39

 
0.34

 
0.27

 
0.29

Consumer and other
0.87

10.56

 
0.36

 
0.31

 
0.36

 
0.45

Total loans, net of unearned income
0.53
%
9.00
%
 
0.44
%
 
0.44
%
 
0.45
%
 
0.49
%
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
0.49
%
 
 
0.36
%
 
0.38
%
 
0.40
%
 
0.43
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans
120.46
%
 
 
133.37
%
 
141.54
%
 
141.41
%
 
134.55
%
(1)
As of March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019, September 30, 2019, June 30, 2019, and March 31, 2019, no TDRs were past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest.
(2)
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company transitioned all previously classified PCI loans to PCD loans effective January 1, 2020.


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Non-performing Loans Rollforward
 
Three Months Ended
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(In thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
Non-PCD
PCD(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
117,588

$

 
$
114,284

 
$
113,447

 
$
117,586

 
$
113,234

Additions, net
30,390

1,805

 
30,977

 
20,781

 
20,567

 
24,030

Additions from the adoption of ASU 2016-13

37,285

 

 

 

 

Return to performing status
(317
)
(169
)
 
(243
)
 
(407
)
 
(47
)
 
(14,077
)
Payments received
(4,451
)
(3,498
)
 
(19,380
)
 
(16,326
)
 
(5,438
)
 
(4,024
)
Transfer to OREO and other repossessed assets
(1,297
)

 

 
(1,493
)
 
(1,486
)
 
(82
)
Charge-offs
(2,551
)

 
(11,798
)
 
(6,984
)
 
(16,817
)
 
(3,992
)
Net change for niche loans (1)
4,575


 
3,748

 
5,266

 
(918
)
 
2,497

Balance at end of period
$
143,937

$
35,423

 
$
117,588

 
$
114,284

 
$
113,447

 
$
117,586

(1)
This includes activity for premium finance receivables and indirect consumer loans.
(2)
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company transitioned all previously classified PCI loans to PCD loans effective January 1, 2020.

TDRs
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(In thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Accruing TDRs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
6,500

 
$
4,905

 
$
14,099

 
$
15,923

 
$
19,650

Commercial real estate
18,043

 
9,754

 
10,370

 
12,646

 
14,123

Residential real estate and other
22,506

 
22,066

 
20,709

 
17,293

 
14,532

Total accrual
$
47,049

 
$
36,725

 
$
45,178

 
$
45,862

 
$
48,305

Non-accrual TDRs: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
17,206

 
$
13,834

 
$
7,451

 
$
21,850

 
$
34,390

Commercial real estate
14,420

 
7,119

 
7,673

 
2,854

 
1,517

Residential real estate and other
4,962

 
6,158

 
6,006

 
5,435

 
4,150

Total non-accrual
$
36,588

 
$
27,111

 
$
21,130

 
$
30,139

 
$
40,057

Total TDRs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
23,706

 
$
18,739

 
$
21,550

 
$
37,773

 
$
54,040

Commercial real estate
32,463

 
16,873

 
18,043

 
15,500

 
15,640

Residential real estate and other
27,468

 
28,224

 
26,715

 
22,728

 
18,682

Total TDRs
$
83,637

 
$
63,836

 
$
66,308

 
$
76,001

 
$
88,362

(1)
Included in total non-performing loans.

Other Real Estate Owned
 
Three Months Ended
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(In thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Balance at beginning of period
$
15,171

 
$
17,482

 
$
19,837

 
$
21,520

 
$
24,820

Disposals/resolved
(4,793
)
 
(4,860
)
 
(4,501
)
 
(2,397
)
 
(2,758
)
Transfers in at fair value, less costs to sell
954

 
936

 
3,008

 
1,746

 
32

Additions from acquisition

 
2,179

 

 

 

Fair value adjustments
(306
)
 
(566
)
 
(862
)
 
(1,032
)
 
(574
)
Balance at end of period
$
11,026

 
$
15,171

 
$
17,482

 
$
19,837

 
$
21,520

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period End
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
Balance by Property Type:
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Residential real estate
$
1,684

 
$
1,016

 
$
1,250

 
$
1,312

 
$
3,037

Residential real estate development

 
810

 
1,282

 
1,282

 
1,139

Commercial real estate
9,342

 
13,345

 
14,950

 
17,243

 
17,344

Total
$
11,026

 
$
15,171

 
$
17,482

 
$
19,837

 
$
21,520


29



TABLE 14: NON-INTEREST INCOME

 
Three Months Ended
 
Q1 2020 compared to
Q4 2019
 
Q1 2020 compared to
Q1 2019
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Brokerage
$
5,281

 
$
4,859

 
$
4,686

 
$
4,764

 
$
4,516

 
$
422

 
9
 %
 
$
765

 
17
%
Trust and asset management
20,660

 
20,140

 
19,313

 
19,375

 
19,461

 
520

 
3

 
1,199

 
6

Total wealth management
25,941

 
24,999

 
23,999

 
24,139

 
23,977

 
942

 
4

 
1,964

 
8

Mortgage banking
48,326

 
47,860

 
50,864

 
37,411

 
18,158

 
466

 
1

 
30,168

 
NM

Service charges on deposit accounts
11,265

 
10,973

 
9,972

 
9,277

 
8,848

 
292

 
3

 
2,417

 
27

(Losses) gains on investment securities, net
(4,359
)
 
587

 
710

 
864

 
1,364

 
(4,946
)
 
NM

 
(5,723
)
 
NM

Fees from covered call options
2,292

 
1,243

 

 
643

 
1,784

 
1,049

 
84

 
508

 
28

Trading (losses) gains, net
(451
)
 
46

 
11

 
(44
)
 
(171
)
 
(497
)
 
NM

 
(280
)
 
NM

Operating lease income, net
11,984

 
12,487

 
12,025

 
11,733

 
10,796

 
(503
)
 
(4
)
 
1,188

 
11

Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap fees
6,066

 
2,206

 
4,811

 
3,224

 
2,831

 
3,860

 
NM

 
3,235

 
NM

BOLI
(1,284
)
 
1,377

 
830

 
1,149

 
1,591

 
(2,661
)
 
NM

 
(2,875
)
 
NM

Administrative services
1,112

 
1,072

 
1,086

 
1,009

 
1,030

 
40

 
4

 
82

 
8

Foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains
(151
)
 
261

 
(55
)
 
113

 
464

 
(412
)
 
NM

 
(615
)
 
NM

Early pay-offs of capital leases
74

 
24

 
6

 

 
5

 
50

 
NM

 
69

 
NM

Miscellaneous
12,427

 
9,085

 
10,878

 
8,640

 
10,980

 
3,342

 
37

 
1,447

 
13

Total Other
18,244

 
14,025

 
17,556

 
14,135

 
16,901

 
4,219

 
30

 
1,343

 
8

Total Non-Interest Income
$
113,242

 
$
112,220

 
$
115,137

 
$
98,158

 
$
81,657

 
$
1,022

 
1
 %
 
$
31,585

 
39
%
NM - Not meaningful.

 


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TABLE 15: MORTGAGE BANKING

 
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
Mar 31,
2020
 
Dec 31,
2019
 
Sep 30,
2019
 
Jun 30,
2019
 
Mar 31,
2019
Originations and Commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail originations
$
773,144

 
$
782,122

 
$
913,631

 
$
669,510

 
$
365,602

Correspondent originations

 
4,024

 
50,639

 
182,966

 
148,100

Veterans First originations
442,957

 
459,236

 
456,005

 
301,324

 
164,762

Total originations for sale (A)
$
1,216,101

 
$
1,245,382

 
$
1,420,275

 
$
1,153,800

 
$
678,464

Originations for investment
73,727

 
105,911

 
154,897

 
106,237

 
93,689

Total originations
$
1,289,828

 
$
1,351,293

 
$
1,575,172

 
$
1,260,037

 
$
772,153

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases as a percentage of originations for sale
37
%
 
40
%
 
48
%
 
63
%
 
67
%
Refinances as a percentage of originations for sale
63

 
60

 
52

 
37

 
33

Total
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mandatory commitments to fund originations for sale (1)
$
1,375,162

 
$
372,357

 
$
433,009

 
$
475,618

 
$
285,917

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Production Margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Production revenue (B) (2)
$
31,964

 
$
35,600

 
$
39,881

 
$
29,905

 
$
16,942

Production margin (B / A)
2.63
%
 
2.86
%
 
2.81
%
 
2.59
%
 
2.50
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Servicing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans serviced for others (C)
$
8,314,634

 
$
8,243,251

 
$
7,901,045

 
$
7,515,186

 
$
7,014,269

MSRs, at fair value (D)
73,504

 
85,638

 
75,585

 
72,850

 
71,022

Percentage of MSRs to loans serviced for others (D / C)
0.88
%
 
1.04
%
 
0.96
%
 
0.97
%
 
1.01
%
Servicing income
$
7,031

 
$
6,247

 
$
5,989

 
$
5,460

 
$
5,460

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Components of MSRs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MSR - current period capitalization
$
9,447

 
$
14,532

 
$
14,029

 
$
9,802

 
$
6,580

MSR - collection of expected cash flows - paydowns
(547
)
 
(483
)
 
(456
)
 
(457
)
 
(505
)
MSR - collection of expected cash flows - payoffs
(6,476
)
 
(6,325
)
 
(6,781
)
 
(3,619
)
 
(1,492
)
Valuation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MSR - changes in fair value model assumptions
(14,557
)
 
2,329

 
(4,058
)
 
(4,305
)
 
(8,744
)
Gain (loss) on derivative contract held as an economic hedge, net
4,160

 
(483
)
 
82

 
920

 

MSR valuation adjustment, net of (loss)/gain on derivative contract held as an economic hedge
$
(10,397
)
 
$
1,846

 
$
(3,976
)
 
$
(3,385
)
 
$
(8,744
)
(1)
Certain volume adjusted for the estimated pull-through rate of the loan, which represents the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a committed loan will ultimately fund.
(2)
Production revenue represents revenue earned from the origination and subsequent sale of mortgages, including gains on loans sold and fees from originations, processing and other related activities, and excludes servicing fees, changes in the fair value of servicing rights. Excludes changes to the mortgage recourse obligation, derivative income from interest rate lock commitments and other non-production revenue.



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TABLE 16: NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

 
Three Months Ended
 
Q1 2020 compared to
Q4 2019
 
Q1 2020 compared to
Q1 2019
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Salaries and employee benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries
$
81,286

 
$
82,888

 
$
78,067

 
$
75,360

 
$
74,037

 
$
(1,602
)
 
(2
)%
 
$
7,249

 
10
 %
Commissions and incentive compensation
31,575

 
40,226

 
40,289

 
36,486

 
31,599

 
(8,651
)
 
(22
)
 
(24
)
 

Benefits
23,901

 
22,827

 
22,668

 
21,886

 
20,087

 
1,074

 
5

 
3,814

 
19

Total salaries and employee benefits
136,762

 
145,941

 
141,024

 
133,732

 
125,723

 
(9,179
)
 
(6
)
 
11,039

 
9

Equipment
14,834

 
14,485

 
13,314

 
12,759

 
11,770

 
349

 
2

 
3,064

 
26

Operating lease equipment
9,260

 
9,766

 
8,907

 
8,768

 
8,319

 
(506
)
 
(5
)
 
941

 
11

Occupancy, net
17,547

 
17,132

 
14,991

 
15,921

 
16,245

 
415

 
2

 
1,302

 
8

Data processing
8,373

 
7,569

 
6,522

 
6,204

 
7,525

 
804

 
11

 
848

 
11

Advertising and marketing
10,862

 
12,517

 
13,375

 
12,845

 
9,858

 
(1,655
)
 
(13
)
 
1,004

 
10

Professional fees
6,721

 
7,650

 
8,037

 
6,228

 
5,556

 
(929
)
 
(12
)
 
1,165

 
21

Amortization of other intangible assets
2,863

 
3,017

 
2,928

 
2,957

 
2,942

 
(154
)
 
(5
)
 
(79
)
 
(3
)
FDIC insurance
4,135

 
1,348

 
148

 
4,127

 
3,576

 
2,787

 
NM

 
559

 
16

OREO expense, net
(876
)
 
536

 
1,170

 
1,290

 
632

 
(1,412
)
 
NM

 
(1,508
)
 
NM

Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions - 3rd party brokers
865

 
717

 
734

 
749

 
718

 
148

 
21

 
147

 
20

Postage
1,949

 
2,220

 
2,321

 
2,606

 
2,450

 
(271
)
 
(12
)
 
(501
)
 
(20
)
Miscellaneous
21,346

 
26,693

 
21,083

 
21,421

 
19,060

 
(5,347
)
 
(20
)
 
2,286

 
12

Total other
24,160

 
29,630

 
24,138

 
24,776

 
22,228

 
(5,470
)
 
(18
)
 
1,932

 
9

Total Non-Interest Expense
$
234,641

 
$
249,591

 
$
234,554

 
$
229,607

 
$
214,374

 
$
(14,950
)
 
(6
)%
 
$
20,267

 
9
 %
NM - Not meaningful.

 



32



TABLE 17: SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES/RATIOS

The accounting and reporting policies of Wintrust conform to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States and prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios are used by management to evaluate and measure the Company’s performance. These include taxable-equivalent net interest income (including its individual components), taxable-equivalent net interest margin (including its individual components), the taxable-equivalent efficiency ratio, tangible common equity ratio, tangible book value per common share, return on average tangible common equity, pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and MSR valuation adjustment. Management believes that these measures and ratios provide users of the Company’s financial information a more meaningful view of the performance of the Company's interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and of the Company’s operating efficiency. Other financial holding companies may define or calculate these measures and ratios differently.

Management reviews yields on certain asset categories and the net interest margin of the Company and its banking subsidiaries on a fully taxable-equivalent basis. In this non-GAAP presentation, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt interest income on an equivalent before-tax basis using tax rates effective as of the end of the period. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources. Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis is also used in the calculation of the Company’s efficiency ratio. The efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by total taxable-equivalent net revenue (less securities gains or losses), measures how much it costs to produce one dollar of revenue. Securities gains or losses are excluded from this calculation to better match revenue from daily operations to operational expenses. Management considers the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share as useful measurements of the Company’s equity. The Company references the return on average tangible common equity as a measurement of profitability. Management considers pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and MSR valuation adjustment as useful measurements of the Company's core net income.

 
Three Months Ended
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Interest Margin and Efficiency Ratio:
(A) Interest Income (GAAP)
$
344,067

 
$
349,731

 
$
354,627

 
$
346,814

 
$
333,970

Taxable-equivalent adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Loans
860

 
892

 
978

 
1,031

 
1,034

 - Liquidity Management Assets
551

 
573

 
574

 
568

 
565

 - Other Earning Assets
2

 
1

 
5

 
1

 
2

(B) Interest Income (non-GAAP)
$
345,480

 
$
351,197

 
$
356,184

 
$
348,414

 
$
335,571

(C) Interest Expense (GAAP)
$
82,624

 
$
87,852

 
$
89,775

 
$
80,612

 
$
71,984

(D) Net Interest Income (GAAP) (A minus C)
$
261,443

 
$
261,879


$
264,852

 
$
266,202

 
$
261,986

(E) Net Interest Income (non-GAAP) (B minus C)
$
262,856

 
$
263,345

 
$
266,409

 
$
267,802

 
$
263,587

Net interest margin (GAAP)
3.12
%
 
3.17
%
 
3.37
%
 
3.62
%
 
3.70
%
Net interest margin, fully taxable-equivalent (non-GAAP)
3.14
%
 
3.19
%
 
3.39
%
 
3.64
%
 
3.72
%
(F) Non-interest income
$
113,242

 
$
112,220

 
$
115,137

 
$
98,158

 
$
81,657

(G) (Losses) gains on investment securities, net
(4,359
)
 
587

 
710

 
864

 
1,364

(H) Non-interest expense
234,641

 
249,591

 
234,554

 
229,607

 
214,374

Efficiency ratio (H/(D+F-G))
61.90
%
 
66.82
%
 
61.84
%
 
63.17
%
 
62.63
%
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (H/(E+F-G))
61.67
%
 
66.56
%
 
61.59
%
 
62.89
%
 
62.34
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Tangible Common Equity Ratio:
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)
$
3,700,393

 
$
3,691,250

 
$
3,540,325

 
$
3,446,950

 
$
3,371,972

Less: Non-convertible preferred stock (GAAP)
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)
(687,626
)
 
(692,277
)
 
(627,972
)
 
(631,499
)
 
(620,224
)
(I) Total tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)
$
2,887,767

 
$
2,873,973

 
$
2,787,353

 
$
2,690,451

 
$
2,626,748

(J) Total assets (GAAP)
$
38,799,847

 
$
36,620,583

 
$
34,911,902

 
$
33,641,769

 
$
32,358,621

Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)
(687,626
)
 
(692,277
)
 
(627,972
)
 
(631,499
)
 
(620,224
)
(K) Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)
$
38,112,221

 
$
35,928,306

 
$
34,283,930

 
$
33,010,270

 
$
31,738,397

Common equity to assets ratio (GAAP) (L/J)
9.2
%
 
9.7
%
 
9.8
%
 
9.9
%
 
10.0
%
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP) (I/K)
7.6
%
 
8.0
%
 
8.1
%
 
8.2
%
 
8.3
%

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Three Months Ended
 
Mar 31,
 
Dec 31,
 
Sep 30,
 
Jun 30,
 
Mar 31,
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
2020
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Tangible Book Value per Common Share:
Total shareholders’ equity
$
3,700,393

 
$
3,691,250

 
$
3,540,325

 
$
3,446,950

 
$
3,371,972

Less: Preferred stock
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
(L) Total common equity
$
3,575,393

 
$
3,566,250

 
$
3,415,325

 
$
3,321,950

 
$
3,246,972

(M) Actual common shares outstanding
57,545

 
57,822

 
56,698

 
56,668

 
56,639

Book value per common share (L/M)
$
62.13

 
$
61.68

 
$
60.24

 
$
58.62

 
$
57.33

Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) (I/M)
$
50.18

 
$
49.70

 
$
49.16

 
$
47.48

 
$
46.38

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Return on Average Tangible Common Equity:
(N) Net income applicable to common shares
$
60,762

 
$
83,914

 
$
97,071

 
$
79,416

 
$
87,096

Add: Intangible asset amortization
2,863

 
3,017

 
2,928

 
2,957

 
2,942

Less: Tax effect of intangible asset amortization
(799
)
 
(793
)
 
(773
)
 
(771
)
 
(731
)
After-tax intangible asset amortization
2,064

 
2,224

 
2,155

 
2,186

 
2,211

(O) Tangible net income applicable to common shares (non-GAAP)
$
62,826

 
$
86,138

 
$
99,226

 
$
81,602

 
$
89,307

Total average shareholders' equity
$
3,710,169

 
$
3,622,184

 
$
3,496,714

 
$
3,414,340

 
$
3,309,078

Less: Average preferred stock
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
 
(125,000
)
(P) Total average common shareholders' equity
$
3,585,169

 
$
3,497,184

 
$
3,371,714

 
$
3,289,340

 
$
3,184,078

Less: Average intangible assets
(690,777
)
 
(689,286
)
 
(630,279
)
 
(624,794
)
 
(622,240
)
(Q) Total average tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)
$
2,894,392

 
$
2,807,898

 
$
2,741,435

 
$
2,664,546

 
$
2,561,838

Return on average common equity, annualized (N/P)
6.82
%
 
9.52
%
 
11.42
%
 
9.68
%
 
11.09
%
Return on average tangible common equity, annualized (non-GAAP) (O/Q)
8.73
%
 
12.17
%
 
14.36
%
 
12.28
%
 
14.14
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Income and Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision, Pre-MSR Adjustment Income:
 
 
Income before taxes
$
87,083

 
$
116,682

 
$
134,601

 
$
110,173

 
$
118,645

Add: Provision for credit losses
52,961

 
7,826

 
10,834

 
24,580

 
10,624

Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses (non-GAAP)
$
140,044

 
$
124,508

 
$
145,435

 
$
134,753

 
$
129,269

Less: MSR valuation adjustment, net of (loss)/gain on derivative contract held as an economic hedge
$
(10,397
)
 
$
1,846

 
$
(3,976
)
 
$
(3,385
)
 
$
(8,744
)
Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses and MSR valuation adjustments (non-GAAP)
$
150,441

 
$
122,662

 
$
149,411

 
$
138,138

 
$
138,013




34



WINTRUST SUBSIDIARIES AND LOCATIONS

Wintrust is a financial holding company whose common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: WTFC). Its 15 community bank subsidiaries are: Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Wintrust Bank, N.A., in Chicago, Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Northbrook Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Village Bank & Trust, N.A., in Arlington Heights, Beverly Bank & Trust Company, N.A. in Chicago, Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, N.A., State Bank of The Lakes, N.A., in Antioch, Old Plank Trail Community Bank, N.A. in New Lenox, St. Charles Bank & Trust Company, N.A. and Town Bank, N.A., in Hartland, Wisconsin.

In addition to the locations noted above, the banks also operate facilities in Illinois in Addison, Algonquin, Aurora, Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Cary, Clarendon Hills, Crete, Countryside, Darien, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Evanston, Evergreen Park, Frankfort, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Glenview, Gurnee, Grayslake, Hanover Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Hoffman Estates, Homer Glen, Island Lake, Itasca, Joliet, Lake Bluff, Lake Villa, Lansing, Lemont, Lindenhurst, Lynwood, Markham, Maywood, McHenry, Mokena, Mount Prospect, Mundelein, Naperville, North Chicago, Northfield, Norridge, Oak Lawn, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Ravinia, Riverside, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Round Lake Beach, Shorewood, Skokie, South Holland, South Elgin, Spring Grove, Steger, Stone Park, Vernon Hills, Wauconda, Waukegan, Western Springs, Willowbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka and Wood Dale, and in Wisconsin in Albany, Burlington, Clinton, Darlington, Delafield, Delavan, Elm Grove, Genoa City, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, Madison, Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee, Monroe, Pewaukee, Racine, Sharon, Wales, Walworth and Wind Lake, and in Dyer, Indiana and in Naples, Florida.

Additionally, the Company operates various non-bank business units:
FIRST Insurance Funding, a division of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A., and Wintrust Life Finance, a division of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A., serve commercial and life insurance loan customers, respectively, throughout the United States.
First Insurance Funding of Canada serves commercial insurance loan customers throughout Canada.
Tricom, Inc. of Milwaukee provides high-yielding, short-term accounts receivable financing and value-added out-sourced administrative services, such as data processing of payrolls, billing and cash management services, to temporary staffing service clients located throughout the United States.
Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., engages primarily in the origination and purchase of residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market through origination offices located throughout the United States. Loans are also originated nationwide through relationships with wholesale and correspondent offices.
Wintrust Investments, LLC is a broker-dealer providing a full range of private client and brokerage services to clients and correspondent banks located primarily in the Midwest.
Great Lakes Advisors LLC provides money management services and advisory services to individual accounts.
The Chicago Trust Company, N.A., a trust subsidiary, allows Wintrust to service customers’ trust and investment needs at each banking location.
Wintrust Asset Finance offers direct leasing opportunities.
CDEC provides Qualified Intermediary services (as defined by U.S. Treasury regulations) for taxpayers seeking to structure tax-deferred like-kind exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking information can be identified through the use of words such as “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “contemplate,” “possible,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts, are premised on many factors and assumptions, and represent only management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. Similarly, these statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, such as the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and which may include, but are not limited to, those listed below and the Risk Factors discussed under Item 1A of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in any of the Company’s subsequent SEC filings. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of invoking these safe harbor provisions. Such forward-looking statements may be deemed to include, among other things, statements relating to the Company’s future financial performance, the performance of its loan portfolio, the expected amount of future credit reserves and charge-offs, delinquency trends, growth plans, regulatory developments, securities that the Company may offer from time to time, and management’s long-term performance goals, as well as statements relating to the anticipated effects on financial condition and results of operations from expected developments or events, the Company’s business and growth strategies, including future acquisitions of banks, specialty finance or wealth

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management businesses, internal growth and plans to form additional de novo banks or branch offices. Actual results could differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including the following:

the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the direct and indirect impact of such pandemic, as well as responses to the pandemic by the government, businesses and consumers, on our operations and personnel, commercial activity and demand across our business and our customers’ businesses;
the disruption of global, national, state and local economies associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which could affect the Company’s liquidity and capital positions, impair the ability of our borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair collateral values and further increase our allowance for credit losses;
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial results, including possible lost revenue and increased expenses (including the cost of capital), as well as possible goodwill impairment charges;
economic conditions that affect the economy, housing prices, the job market and other factors that may adversely affect the Company’s liquidity and the performance of its loan portfolios, particularly in the markets in which it operates;
negative effects suffered by us or our customers resulting from changes in U.S. trade policies;
the extent of defaults and losses on the Company’s loan portfolio, which may require further increases in its allowance for credit losses;
estimates of fair value of certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which could change in value significantly from period to period;
the financial success and economic viability of the borrowers of our commercial loans;
commercial real estate market conditions in the Chicago metropolitan area and southern Wisconsin;
the extent of commercial and consumer delinquencies and declines in real estate values, which may require further increases in the Company’s allowance for credit losses;
inaccurate assumptions in our analytical and forecasting models used to manage our loan portfolio;
changes in the level and volatility of interest rates, the capital markets and other market indices (including developments and volatility arising from or related to the COVID-19 pandemic) that may affect, among other things, the Company’s liquidity and the value of its assets and liabilities;
competitive pressures in the financial services business which may affect the pricing of the Company’s loan and deposit products as well as its services (including wealth management services), which may result in loss of market share and reduced income from deposits, loans, advisory fees and income from other products;
failure to identify and complete favorable acquisitions in the future or unexpected difficulties or developments related to the integration of the Company’s recent or future acquisitions;
unexpected difficulties and losses related to FDIC-assisted acquisitions;
harm to the Company’s reputation;
any negative perception of the Company’s financial strength;
ability of the Company to raise additional capital on acceptable terms when needed;
disruption in capital markets, which may lower fair values for the Company’s investment portfolio;
ability of the Company to use technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands and create efficiencies in operations and to manage risks associated therewith;
failure or breaches of our security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties;
security breaches, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks, malware intrusion or data corruption attempts and identity theft;
adverse effects on our information technology systems resulting from failures, human error or cyberattacks;
adverse effects of failures by our vendors to provide agreed upon services in the manner and at the cost agreed, particularly our information technology vendors;
increased costs as a result of protecting our customers from the impact of stolen debit card information;
accuracy and completeness of information the Company receives about customers and counterparties to make credit decisions;
ability of the Company to attract and retain senior management experienced in the banking and financial services industries;
environmental liability risk associated with lending activities;
the impact of any claims or legal actions to which the Company is subject, including any effect on our reputation;
losses incurred in connection with repurchases and indemnification payments related to mortgages and increases in reserves associated therewith;
the loss of customers as a result of technological changes allowing consumers to complete their financial transactions without the use of a bank;
the soundness of other financial institutions;
the expenses and delayed returns inherent in opening new branches and de novo banks;
examinations and challenges by tax authorities, and any unanticipated impact of the Tax Act;
changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations such as the new CECL standard and related changes to address the impact of COVID-19, and the impact on the Company’s financial statements;
the ability of the Company to receive dividends from its subsidiaries;

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uncertainty about the discontinued use of LIBOR and transition to an alternative rate;
a decrease in the Company’s capital ratios, including as a result of declines in the value of its loan portfolios, or otherwise;
legislative or regulatory changes, particularly changes in regulation of financial services companies and/or the products and services offered by financial services companies, including those changes that are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including without limitation the CARES Act and the rules and regulations that may be promulgated thereunder;
a lowering of our credit rating;
changes in U.S. monetary policy and changes to the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, including changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise;
regulatory restrictions upon our ability to market our products to consumers and limitations on our ability to profitably operate our mortgage business;
increased costs of compliance, heightened regulatory capital requirements and other risks associated with changes in regulation and the regulatory environment;
the impact of heightened capital requirements;
increases in the Company’s FDIC insurance premiums, or the collection of special assessments by the FDIC;
delinquencies or fraud with respect to the Company’s premium finance business;
credit downgrades among commercial and life insurance providers that could negatively affect the value of collateral securing the Company’s premium finance loans;
the Company’s ability to comply with covenants under its credit facility; and
fluctuations in the stock market, which may have an adverse impact on the Company’s wealth management business and brokerage operation.

Therefore, there can be no assurances that future actual results will correspond to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Any such statement speaks only as of the date the statement was made or as of such date that may be referenced within the statement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of circumstances or events after the date of the press release. Persons are advised, however, to consult further disclosures management makes on related subjects in its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its press releases.


CONFERENCE CALL, WEBCAST AND REPLAY

The Company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) regarding first quarter 2020 results. Individuals interested in listening should call (877) 363-5049 and enter Conference ID #6554248. A simultaneous audio-only webcast and replay of the conference call as well as an accompanying slide presentation may be accessed via the Company’s website at https://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations, Investor News and Events, Presentations & Conference Calls. The text of the first quarter 2020 earnings press release will be available on the home page of the Company’s website at https://www.wintrust.com and at the Investor Relations, Investor News and Events, Press Releases link on its website.


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