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Exhibit 99.1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Trustmark Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Trustmark Corporation and subsidiaries (the Corporation) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Trustmark Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2008, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for fair value measurements effective January 1, 2008, and in 2007, its method of accounting for uncertainty in tax positions effective January 1, 2007, and in 2006, its method of accounting for defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans effective December 31, 2006.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 26, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.


   


Jackson, Mississippi
February 26, 2009, except for
Note 19, as to which the date is
November 30, 2009
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
($ in thousands except share data)
           
             
   
December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks (noninterest-bearing)
  $ 257,930     $ 292,983  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements
    23,401       17,997  
Securities available for sale (at fair value)
    1,542,841       442,345  
Securities held to maturity (fair value: $264,039-2008; $276,631-2007)
    259,629       275,096  
Loans held for sale
    238,265       147,508  
Loans
    6,722,403       7,040,792  
Less allowance for loan losses
    94,922       79,851  
Net loans
    6,627,481       6,960,941  
Premises and equipment, net
    156,811       151,680  
Mortgage servicing rights
    42,882       67,192  
Goodwill
    291,104       291,177  
Identifiable intangible assets
    23,821       28,102  
Other assets
    326,744       291,781  
Total Assets
  $ 9,790,909     $ 8,966,802  
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 1,496,166     $ 1,477,171  
Interest-bearing
    5,327,704       5,392,101  
Total deposits
    6,823,870       6,869,272  
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
    811,129       460,763  
Short-term borrowings
    730,958       474,354  
Subordinated notes
    49,741       49,709  
Junior subordinated debt securities
    70,104       70,104  
Other liabilities
    126,641       122,964  
Total Liabilities
    8,612,443       8,047,166  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock - authorized 20,000,000 shares
               
Series A, no par value, (liquidation preference $1,000 per share)
               
Issued and outstanding:  215,000 shares - 2008
    205,126       -  
Common stock, no par value:
               
Authorized:  250,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding: 57,324,737 shares - 2008; 
               
57,272,408 shares - 2007
     11,944        11,933  
Capital surplus
    139,471       124,161  
Retained earnings
    836,642       797,993  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,net of tax
    (14,717 )     (14,451 )
Total Shareholders' Equity
    1,178,466       919,636  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 9,790,909     $ 8,966,802  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Consolidated Statements of Income
                 
($ in thousands except per share data)
             
   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Interest Income
                 
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 429,681     $ 500,633     $ 430,441  
Interest on securities:
                       
Taxable
    46,161       31,784       41,576  
Tax exempt
    5,113       6,463       7,172  
Interest on federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements
    502       2,147       1,327  
Other interest income
    1,822       2,116       2,230  
Total Interest Income
    483,279       543,143       482,746  
Interest Expense
                       
Interest on deposits
    139,922       200,375       153,840  
Interest on federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
    10,393       20,224       20,228  
Other interest expense
    13,804       21,761       28,107  
Total Interest Expense
    164,119       242,360       202,175  
Net Interest Income
    319,160       300,783       280,571  
Provision for loan losses
    76,412       23,784       (5,938 )
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    242,748       276,999       286,509  
Noninterest Income
                       
Service charges on deposit accounts
    53,717       54,179       53,212  
Insurance commissions
    32,440       35,286       33,871  
Wealth management
    27,600       25,755       23,183  
General banking - other
    23,230       24,876       22,867  
Mortgage banking, net
    26,480       12,024       10,030  
Other, net
    13,286       10,215       10,043  
Securities gains, net
    505       112       1,922  
Total Noninterest Income
    177,258       162,447       155,128  
Noninterest Expense
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
    171,137       170,722       159,690  
Services and fees
    38,379       37,259       36,659  
Net occupancy - premises
    19,508       18,517       17,120  
Equipment expense
    16,632       16,039       14,899  
Other expense
    38,063       33,912       32,112  
Total Noninterest Expense
    283,719       276,449       260,480  
Income Before Income Taxes
    136,287       162,997       181,157  
Income taxes
    43,870       54,402       61,884  
Net Income
    92,417       108,595       119,273  
Preferred stock dividends
    1,165       -       -  
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
    188       -       -  
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 91,064     $ 108,595     $ 119,273  
                         
Earnings Per Common Share
                       
Basic
  $ 1.59     $ 1.88     $ 2.11  
Diluted
  $ 1.59     $ 1.88     $ 2.09  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
($ in thousands except per share data)
                               
                                 
Accumulated
       
         
Common Stock
               
Other
       
   
Preferred
   
Shares
         
Capital
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Stock
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
Surplus
   
Earnings
   
Loss
   
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2006
  $ -       55,771,459     $ 11,620     $ 65,374     $ 670,231     $ (13,312 )   $ 733,913  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net income per consolidated statements of income
    -       -       -       -       119,273       -       119,273  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                       
Net change in fair value of securities available for sale
    -       -       -       -       -       3,095       3,095  
Comprehensive income
                                                    122,368  
Capital accumulation and other postretirement benefit plans, adoption of SFAS No. 158:
                                                       
Net prior service cost
    -       -       -       -       -       874       874  
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (11,274 )     (11,274 )
Cash dividends paid ($0.85 per share)
    -       -       -       -       (48,634 )     -       (48,634 )
Common stock issued, long-term incentive plan
    -       233,020       49       6,033       -       -       6,082  
Common stock issued in business combination
    -       3,302,959       688       103,124       -       -       103,812  
Compensation expense, long-term incentive plan
    -       -       -       3,004       -       -       3,004  
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
    -       (630,852 )     (131 )     (18,679 )     -       -       (18,810 )
Balance, December 31, 2006
    -       58,676,586       12,226       158,856       740,870       (20,617 )     891,335  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net income per consolidated statements of income
    -       -       -       -       108,595       -       108,595  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                       
Net change in fair value of securities available for sale
    -       -       -       -       -       6,327       6,327  
Net change in capital accumulation and other postretirement benefit plans:
                                                       
Net prior service credit
    -       -       -       -       -       (234 )     (234 )
Net gain
    -       -       -       -       -       73       73  
Comprehensive income
                                                    114,761  
Cash dividends paid ($0.89 per share)
    -       -       -       -       (51,472 )     -       (51,472 )
Common stock issued, long-term incentive plan
    -       17,575       4       445       -       -       449  
Compensation expense, long-term incentive plan
    -       -       -       3,422       -       -       3,422  
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
    -       (1,421,753 )     (297 )     (38,562 )     -       -       (38,859 )
Balance, December 31, 2007
    -       57,272,408       11,933       124,161       797,993       (14,451 )     919,636  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net income per consolidated statements of income
    -       -       -       -       92,417       -       92,417  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                       
Net change in fair value of securities available for sale
    -       -       -       -       -       19,090       19,090  
Net change in capital accumulation and other postretirement benefit plans:
                                                       
Net prior service credit
    -       -       -       -       -       (451 )     (451 )
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (18,905 )     (18,905 )
Comprehensive income
                                                    92,151  
Issuance of preferred stock and warrant
    205,126       -       -       10,062       (188 )     -       215,000  
Cash dividends paid ($0.92 per share)
    -       -       -       -       (53,022 )     -       (53,022 )
Common stock issued, long-term incentive plan
    -       52,329       11       1,312       (558 )     -       765  
Compensation expense, long-term incentive plan
    -       -       -       3,936       -       -       3,936  
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ 205,126       57,324,737     $ 11,944     $ 139,471     $ 836,642     $ (14,717 )   $ 1,178,466  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                 
($ in thousands)
                 
   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Operating Activities
                 
Net income
  $ 92,417     $ 108,595     $ 119,273  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Provision for loan losses
    76,412       23,784       (5,938 )
Depreciation and amortization
    26,914       27,763       26,689  
Net amortization of securities
    1,109       1,552       4,537  
Securities gains, net
    (505 )     (112 )     (1,922 )
Gains on sales of loans
    (6,046 )     (6,797 )     (6,707 )
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
    (17,673 )     (5,826 )     7,948  
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    1,350,017       1,221,409       1,157,284  
Purchases and originations of loans held for sale
    (1,413,152 )     (1,263,460 )     (1,134,298 )
Originations of mortgage servicing rights
    (19,515 )     (16,723 )     (16,678 )
Net decrease (increase) in other assets
    10,899       (28,603 )     (10,892 )
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities
    (27,471 )     10,524       13,366  
Other operating activities, net
    39,117       11,821       498  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    112,523       83,927       153,160  
                         
Investing Activities
                       
Proceeds from calls and maturities of securities held to maturity
    30,207       17,212       12,037  
Proceeds from calls and maturities of securities available for sale
    230,021       373,532       306,896  
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
    157,949       62,170       94,650  
Purchases of securities held to maturity
    (14,833 )     -       (12,246 )
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (1,458,061 )     (111,069 )     (77,777 )
Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements
    (5,404 )     9,262       102,856  
Net decrease (increase) in loans
    218,289       (500,919 )     (194,095 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (16,861 )     (29,784 )     (22,514 )
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
    170       1,423       3,631  
Proceeds from sales of other real estate
    8,289       2,727       3,304  
Net cash paid in business combinations
    -       -       (78,920 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (850,234 )     (175,446 )     137,822  
                         
Financing Activities
                       
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
    (45,402 )     (106,892 )     99,376  
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
    350,366       (9,671 )     42,104  
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
    234,951       198,864       (478,480 )
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes
    -       -       49,677  
Proceeds from issuance of junior subordinated debt securities
    -       -       61,856  
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and warrant
    215,000       -       -  
Common stock dividends
    (53,022 )     (51,472 )     (48,634 )
Common stock issued-net, long-term incentive plan
    567       439       5,334  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation arrangements
    198       10       748  
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
    -       (38,859 )     (18,810 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    702,658       (7,581 )     (286,829 )
                         
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (35,053 )     (99,100 )     4,153  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    292,983       392,083       387,930  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 257,930     $ 292,983     $ 392,083  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies

Business
Trustmark Corporation (Trustmark) is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.  Through its subsidiaries, Trustmark operates as a financial services organization providing banking and financial solutions to corporate institutions and individual customers through over 150 offices in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Trustmark and all other entities in which Trustmark has a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with these accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The allowance for loan losses, fair value accounting for assets and liabilities and contingent liabilities are determined utilizing material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change.

Securities
Securities are classified as either held to maturity, available for sale or trading.  Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when Management has the positive intent and the ability to hold them until maturity.  Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax.  Securities available for sale are used as part of Trustmark’s interest rate risk management strategy and may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment rates and other factors.  Securities held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements are classified as trading and are carried at fair value, with changes in unrealized holding gains and losses included in other interest income.  Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at time of purchase. Trustmark currently has no securities classified as trading.

The amortized cost of debt securities classified as securities held to maturity or securities available for sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity over the estimated life of the security using the interest method.  In the case of mortgage related securities, premium and discount are amortized to yield using the retrospective yield method. Such amortization or accretion is included in interest on securities.  Realized gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method and are included in noninterest income as securities gains (losses), net.

Trustmark reviews securities for impairment quarterly. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, Management considers, among other things, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and the intent and ability of Trustmark to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Loans Held for Sale
Primarily, all mortgage loans purchased from wholesale customers or originated in Trustmark’s Retail Banking Division are considered to be held for sale. In certain circumstances, Trustmark will retain a mortgage loan in its portfolio based on banking relationships or certain investment strategies.  Mortgage loans held for sale in the secondary market that are hedged using fair value hedges are carried at estimated fair value on an aggregate basis. Substantially, all mortgage loans held for sale are hedged. These loans are primarily first-lien mortgage loans originated or purchased by Trustmark.   Deferred loan fees and costs are reflected in the basis of loans held for sale and, as such, impact the resulting gain or loss when loans are sold.  Adjustments to reflect fair value and realized gains and losses upon ultimate sale of the loans are recorded in noninterest income in mortgage banking, net.

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) optional repurchase programs allow financial institutions to buy back individual delinquent mortgage loans that meet certain criteria from the securitized loan pool for which the institution provides servicing. At the servicer's option and without GNMA's prior authorization, the servicer may repurchase such a delinquent loan for an amount equal to 100 percent of the remaining principal balance of the loan. Under SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities--a replacement of SFAS No. 125,” this buy-back option is considered a conditional option until the delinquency criteria are met, at which time the option becomes unconditional. When Trustmark is deemed to have regained effective control over these loans under the unconditional buy-back option, the loans can no longer be reported as sold and must be brought back onto the balance sheet as loans held for sale, regardless of whether Trustmark intends to exercise the buy-back option.  These loans are reported as held for sale in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles with the offsetting liability being reported as short-term borrowings.  During the two years ended December 31, 2008, Trustmark has not exercised their buy-back option on any delinquent loans serviced for GNMA.  GNMA loans eligible for repurchase totaled $39.5 million at December 31, 2008, $17.9 million at December 31, 2007 and $13.5 million at December 31, 2006.


Loans
Loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, adjusted for the net amount of direct costs and nonrefundable loan fees associated with lending.  The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination fees and direct costs associated with the lending process, including commitment fees, is deferred and accreted to interest income over the lives of the loans using a method that approximates the interest method.  Interest on loans is accrued and recorded as interest income based on the outstanding principal balance.

A loan is classified as nonaccrual, and the accrual of interest on such loan is discontinued, when the contractual payment of principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or if Management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing.  A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and well secured.  When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest is reversed against interest income.  Interest received on nonaccrual loans is applied against principal.  Loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current or has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Trustmark will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans classified as nonaccrual, excluding residential mortgages, consumer and other homogeneous loans, are considered impaired loans. Specific allowances for impaired loans are based on comparisons of the recorded carrying values of the loans to the present value of the estimated cash flows of these loans at each loan's original effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral or the observable market prices of the loans. The policy for recognizing income on impaired loans is consistent with the nonaccrual policy.

Commercial purpose loans are charged-off when a determination is made that the loan is uncollectible and continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. Consumer loans secured by residential real estate are generally charged-off or written down when the credit becomes severely delinquent and the balance exceeds the fair value of the property less costs to sell. Non-real estate consumer purpose loans, including both secured and unsecured, are generally charged-off in full no later than when the loan becomes 120 days past due.  Credit card loans are generally charged-off in full when the loan becomes 180 days past due.

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for estimated loan losses charged against net income.  Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timings of future cash flows expected to be received, and valuation adjustments on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant changes.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by Management, based on estimated probable losses within the existing loan portfolio.  Trustmark’s allowance for probable loan loss methodology is based on guidance provided in SAB No. 102 as well as on other regulatory guidance.  Accordingly, Trustmark’s methodology is based on historical loss experience by type of loan and internal risk ratings, homogeneous risk pools and specific loss allocations, with adjustments considering environmental factors such as current economic events, industry and geographical conditions and portfolio performance indicators.  The provision for loan losses reflects loan quality trends, including the levels of and trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, potential problem loans, criticized loans and net charge-offs or recoveries, among other factors, in compliance with the Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses published by the governmental regulating agencies for financial services companies.

Premises and Equipment, Net
Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation is charged to expense over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are up to thirty-nine years for buildings and three to seven years for furniture and equipment.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. In cases where Trustmark has the right to renew the lease for additional periods, the lease term for the purpose of calculating amortization of the capitalized cost of the leasehold improvements is extended when Trustmark is “reasonably assured” that it will renew the lease.  Depreciation and amortization expenses are computed using the straight-line method. Trustmark continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate that such long-lived assets have become impaired.  Measurement of any impairment of such long-lived assets is based on the fair values of those assets.  There were no impairment losses on premises and equipment recorded during 2008, 2007 or 2006.

Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) are rights to service mortgage loans for others, whether the loans were acquired through purchase or loan origination.  During 2006, Trustmark adopted SFAS No. 156 which amended SFAS No. 140 and required that all separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable.  During 2006, a strategy was implemented which utilized a portfolio of derivative instruments, such as interest rate futures contracts and exchange-traded option contracts, to achieve a return that would substantially offset the changes in fair value of MSR attributable to interest rates.  Changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are recorded in noninterest income in mortgage banking, net and are offset by the changes in the fair value of MSR.


The fair value of MSR is determined using discounted cash flow techniques benchmarked against third-party valuations.  Estimates of fair value involve several assumptions, including the key valuation assumptions about market expectations of future prepayment rates, interest rates and discount rates. Prepayment rates are projected using an industry standard prepayment model. The model considers other key factors, such as a wide range of standard industry assumptions tied to specific portfolio characteristics such as remittance cycles, escrow payment requirements, geographic factors, foreclosure loss exposure, VA no-bid exposure, delinquency rates and cost of servicing, including base cost and cost to service delinquent mortgages. Prevailing market conditions at the time of analysis are factored into the accumulation of assumptions and determination of servicing value.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of an acquired business, is not amortized but tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment.

Identifiable intangible assets are acquired assets that lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or legal rights or because the assets are capable of being sold or exchanged either on their own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability.  Trustmark’s identifiable intangible assets primarily relate to core deposits, insurance customer relationships and borrower relationships.  These intangibles, which have definite useful lives, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives. In addition, these intangibles are evaluated annually for impairment or whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount should be reevaluated.  Trustmark has also purchased banking charters in order to facilitate its entry into the states of Florida and Texas. These identifiable intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line method over 20 years.

Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned includes assets that have been acquired in satisfaction of debt through foreclosure.  Other real estate owned is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less the estimated cost of disposition. Fair value is based on independent appraisals and other relevant factors. Valuation adjustments required at foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent to foreclosure, losses on the periodic revaluation of the property are charged to net income as other expense.  Costs of operating and maintaining the properties are included in other noninterest expenses, while gains (losses) on their disposition are charged to other income as incurred.  Improvements made to properties are capitalized if the expenditures are expected to be recovered upon the sale of the properties. Other real estate owned is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $38.6 million and $8.3 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Stock
Securities with limited marketability, such as stock in the FRB and the FHLB, are carried at cost and totaled $45.7 million at December 31, 2008 and $38.4 million at December 31, 2007.  Trustmark’s investment in FRB and FHLB stock is included in other assets because these equity securities do not have a readily determinable fair value which places them outside the scope of SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.”

Insurance Commissions
Commission revenue is recognized as of the effective date of the insurance policy or the date the customer is billed, whichever is later.  Trustmark also receives contingent commissions from insurance companies as additional incentive for achieving specified premium volume goals and/or the loss experience of the insurance placed by Trustmark.  Contingent commissions from insurance companies are recognized when determinable, which is generally when such commissions are received or when Trustmark receives data from the insurance companies that allows the reasonable estimation of these amounts.  Trustmark maintains a reserve for commission adjustments based on estimated policy cancellations.  This reserve was not significant at December 31, 2008 or 2007.

Wealth Management
Assets under administration held by Trustmark in a fiduciary or agency capacity for customers are not included in the consolidated balance sheets.  Investment management and trust income is recorded on the cash basis, which approximates the accrual method, in accordance with industry practice.

Derivative Financial Instruments
Trustmark maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings and cash flows caused by interest rate volatility.  Trustmark’s interest rate risk management strategy involves modifying the repricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities so that changes in interest rates do not adversely affect the net interest margin and cash flows.  Derivative instruments that Trustmark may use as part of its interest rate risk management strategy include interest rate swaps, interest rate floors, interest rate caps, forward contracts and both futures contracts and options on futures contracts.  Interest rate swap contracts are exchanges of interest payments, such as fixed-rate payments for floating-rate payments, based on a common notional amount and maturity date.  Forward contracts are contracts in which the buyer agrees to purchase and the seller agrees to make delivery of a specific financial instrument at a predetermined price or yield.  Futures contracts represent the obligation to buy or sell a predetermined amount of debt subject to the contract’s specific delivery requirements at a predetermined date and a predetermined price.  Options on futures contracts represent the right but not the obligation to buy or sell.  Freestanding derivatives also include derivative transactions entered into for risk management purposes that do not otherwise qualify for hedge accounting.


Under the guidelines of SFAS No. 133, all derivative instruments are required to be recognized as either assets or liabilities and be carried at fair value on the balance sheet. On the date Trustmark enters into a derivative contract, the derivative is designated as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or as a freestanding derivative instrument.  For a fair value hedge, the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability are recorded in noninterest income.  For a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders’ equity and subsequently reclassified to net income in the same period that the hedged transaction impacts net income.  Trustmark does not have any derivatives classified as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2008.  For freestanding derivative instruments, changes in the fair values are reported in noninterest income.

Prior to entering a hedge transaction, Trustmark formally documents the relationship between the hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  This process includes linking all derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific forecasted transactions along with formal assessments at both the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis as to the effectiveness of the derivative instrument in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item.  If it is determined that the derivative instrument is no longer highly effective as a hedge or if the hedge instrument is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued, and the adjustment to fair value of the derivative instrument is recorded in net income.

Income Taxes
Trustmark accounts for deferred income taxes using the liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of Trustmark’s assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled.

Stock-Based Compensation
Trustmark accounts for the stock and incentive compensation under the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.”  This statement establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for stock awards and requires the application of a fair value based measurement method in accounting for compensation cost, which is recognized over the requisite service period.  Trustmark implemented the provisions of this statement using the modified prospective approach, which applies to new awards, as well as, any previously granted awards outstanding on January 1, 2006.

Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and amounts due from banks.  The following table reflects specific transaction amounts for the periods presented ($ in thousands):

   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Income taxes paid
  $ 56,906     $ 53,883     $ 56,309  
Interest expense paid on deposits and borrowings
    176,456       243,562       196,080  
Noncash transfers from loans to foreclosed properties
    38,837       8,387       1,969  
Assets acquired in business combinations
    -       -       647,550  
Liabilities assumed in business combinations
    -       -       606,696  


Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, adjusted for the effect of potentially dilutive stock awards outstanding during the period.  Weighted-average antidilutive stock awards and common stock warrants for 2008, 2007 and 2006, totaled 1.7 million, 546 thousand and 263 thousand, respectively, and accordingly, were excluded in determining diluted earnings per share.  The following table reflects weighted-average shares used to calculate basic and diluted EPS for the periods presented (in thousands):

   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Basic shares
    57,301       57,709       56,632  
Dilutive shares
    36       77       465  
Diluted shares
    57,337       57,786       57,097  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2008
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  On January 1, 2008, Trustmark adopted the provisions of SFAF No. 157.  For more information regarding Trustmark’s adoption of SFAS No. 157, please refer to Note 17 – Fair Value which is included elsewhere in this report.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.”  SFAS No. 159 allows entities the option to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value as of specified dates. Such election, which may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis, is typically irrevocable once elected. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and early application is allowed under certain circumstances. Management elected not to apply the fair value option to any of its assets or liabilities at January 1, 2008.

In June 2007, the EITF reached a consensus on Issue No. 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards.”  EITF 06-11 states that an entity should recognize a realized tax benefit associated with dividends on nonvested equity shares, nonvested equity share units and outstanding equity share options charged to retained earnings as an increase in additional paid in capital.  EITF 06-11 should be applied prospectively to income tax benefits of dividends on equity-classified share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.  The adoption of EITF 06-11 did not have a material impact on Trustmark’s balance sheets or results of operations.

In November 2007, the SEC issued SAB No. 109 (SAB 109), “Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings.” SAB 109 rescinds SAB 105’s prohibition on inclusion of expected net future cash flows related to loan servicing activities in the fair value measurement of a written loan commitment. SAB 109 also applies to any loan commitments for which fair value accounting is elected under SFAS No. 159. SAB 109 is effective prospectively for derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007.  The adoption of SAB 109 did not have a material impact on Trustmark’s balance sheets or results of operations.

New Accounting Standards
For additional information on new accounting standards issued but not effective until after December 31, 2008, please refer to Recent Accounting Pronouncements included in Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Note 2 Hurricane Katrina

During the third quarter of 2005, immediately following in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Trustmark initiated a process to assess the storm’s impact on its customers and on Trustmark’s consolidated financial statements. At that time, Trustmark identified customers impacted by the storm in an effort to estimate the loss of collateral value and customer payment abilities. In accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies," Trustmark determined, through reasonable estimates, that specific losses were probable and should be reflected in Trustmark’s consolidated financial statements.

Trustmark has continually reevaluated its estimates for probable losses resulting from Hurricane Katrina.  Accordingly, during 2006, Trustmark released allowance for loan losses and recovered mortgage related charges specifically associated with Hurricane Katrina accruals totaling $9.2 million, resulting in an increase to Trustmark’s net income of $5.7 million, or $0.10 per common share.  During 2007, Trustmark reduced its allowance for loan losses by $0.6 million and other reserves by $0.4 million on a pretax basis resulting in an increase to Trustmark’s net income of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per common share. At December 31, 2008, the allowance for loan losses related to possible Hurricane Katrina losses was immaterial.


Note 3 – Business Combinations

On August 25, 2006, Trustmark completed its merger with Houston-based Republic Bancshares of Texas, Inc., (Republic) in a business combination accounted for by the purchase method of accounting.  Trustmark purchased all the outstanding common and preferred shares of Republic for approximately $205.3 million.  The purchase price includes approximately 3.3 million in common shares of Trustmark valued at $103.8 million, $100.0 million in cash and $1.5 million in acquisition-related costs.  The purchase price allocations were finalized during 2007 and included adjustments related to various acquisition related expenses and finalization of Republic’s short-period income tax return.  At August 25, 2006, Republic had assets consisting of $21.1 million in cash and due from banks, $64.5 million in federal funds sold, $76.5 million in securities, $458.0 million in loans, $9.0 million in premises and equipment and $19.2 million in other assets, as well as deposits of $593.3 million and borrowings and other liabilities of $14.2 million.  These assets and liabilities have been recorded at estimated fair value based on market conditions and risk characteristics at the acquisition date.  Excess costs over tangible net assets acquired totaled $173.8 million, of which $19.3 million has been allocated to core deposits, $690 thousand to borrower relationships and $153.8 million to goodwill.

Trustmark’s financial statements include the results of operations for the above purchase business combination from the merger date.  The pro forma impact of this acquisition on Trustmark’s results of operations was immaterial.

Note 4 – Cash and Due from Banks

Trustmark is required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank based on a percentage of deposits.  The average amounts of those reserves for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, were $4.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

Note 5 Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity

A summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity at December 31, 2008 and 2007, follows ($ in thousands):

   
Securities Available for Sale
   
Securities Held to Maturity
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
2008
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S Government agencies
  $ 31,323     $ 569     $ -     $ 31,892     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    98,323       932       (602 )     98,653       102,901       2,764       (524 )     105,141  
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,375,176       29,273       (23 )     1,404,426       156,728       2,171       (1 )     158,898  
Corporate debt
    8,254       -       (384 )     7,870       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 1,513,076     $ 30,774     $ (1,009 )   $ 1,542,841     $ 259,629     $ 4,935     $ (525 )   $ 264,039  
                                                                 
                                                                 
2007
                                                               
U.S. Treasury and other U.S.Government agencies
  $ 8,005     $ 18     $ -     $ 8,023     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    45,704       363       (48 )     46,019       114,497       2,633       (263 )     116,867  
Mortgage-backed securities
    318,815       723       (1,771 )     317,767       160,473       132       (971 )     159,634  
Corporate debt
    70,971       62       (497 )     70,536       -       -       -       -  
Other securities
    -       -       -       -       126       4       -       130  
Total
  $ 443,495     $ 1,166     $ (2,316 )   $ 442,345     $ 275,096     $ 2,769     $ (1,234 )   $ 276,631  

 
Temporarily Impaired Securities
The primary components that determine a security's fair value are its coupon rate, maturity and credit characteristics.  When the fair value of a security falls below amortized cost it becomes temporarily impaired with an unrealized loss.  The table below includes securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, respectively, segregated by length of impairment ($ in thousands):

   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
                                     
2008
                                   
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    10,522       675       4,057       451       14,579       1,126  
Mortgage-backed securities
    861       23       276       1       1,137       24  
Corporate debt
    7,870       384       -       -       7,870       384  
Total
  $ 19,253     $ 1,082     $ 4,333     $ 452     $ 23,586     $ 1,534  
                                                 
2007
                                               
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    206       1       21,629       310       21,835       311  
Mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       403,990       2,742       403,990       2,742  
Corporate debt
    -       -       58,103       497       58,103       497  
Other securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 206     $ 1     $ 483,722     $ 3,549     $ 483,928     $ 3,550  

The unrealized losses shown above are primarily due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time of purchase of the underlying securities. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach their maturity date or if market yields for such investments decline.  Management does not believe any of the securities are impaired due to reasons of credit quality.  In addition, Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities for a period of time sufficient for a recovery of costs.  Accordingly, as of December 31, 2008, Management believes the impairment detailed in the table above is temporary, and consequently, no impairment loss has been realized.

Security Gains and Losses
Gross gains as a result of calls and dispositions of securities available for sale were $439 thousand in 2008, $23 thousand in 2007 and $1.9 million in 2006. During 2008, gross losses on calls and dispositions of these securities were $37 thousand, while there were $4 thousand in 2007 and $43 thousand realized in 2006.  During 2008, 2007 and 2006, there were no sales of securities held to maturity.  Gross gains of $103 thousand were realized in 2008, while gross gains of $93 thousand and $24 thousand were realized in 2007 and 2006, respectively, on calls of securities held to maturity.

Securities Pledged
Securities with a carrying value of $1.7 billion and $0.6 billion at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, were pledged to collateralize public deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes as permitted by law.  Of the amount pledged at December 31, 2008, $407.9 million was pledged to the Discount Window to provide additional contingency funding capacity.  At year end, these securities were not required to collateralize any borrowings from the FRB.

Contractual Maturities
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity at December 31, 2008, by contractual maturity, are shown below ($ in thousands).  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 
   
Securities
   
Securities
 
   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
         
Estimated
         
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Due in one year or less
  $ 57,424     $ 57,471     $ 12,789     $ 12,936  
Due after one year through five years
    32,406       32,534       29,056       29,635  
Due after five years through ten years
    40,924       41,770       44,884       46,401  
Due after ten years
    7,146       6,640       16,172       16,169  
      137,900       138,415       102,901       105,141  
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,375,176       1,404,426       156,728       158,898  
Total
  $ 1,513,076     $ 1,542,841     $ 259,629     $ 264,039  

Note 6 Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, loans consisted of the following ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
Real estate loans:
           
Construction, development and other land loans
  $ 1,028,788     $ 1,194,940  
Secured by 1- 4 family residential properties
    1,524,061       1,694,757  
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties
    1,422,658       1,325,379  
Other
    186,915       167,610  
Loans to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers
    18,641       23,692  
Commercial and industrial loans
    1,305,938       1,283,014  
Consumer loans
    895,046       1,087,337  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    270,599       228,330  
Other loans
    69,757       35,733  
Loans
    6,722,403       7,040,792  
Less allowance for loan losses
    94,922       79,851  
Net loans
  $ 6,627,481     $ 6,960,941  

Trustmark does not have any loan concentrations other than those reflected in the preceding table, which exceed 10% of total loans.  At December 31, 2008, Trustmark's geographic loan distribution was concentrated primarily in its Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas markets.

Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
                   
Balance at January 1,
  $ 79,851     $ 72,098     $ 76,691  
Provision charged to expense
    76,412       23,784       (5,938 )
Loans charged off
    (71,767 )     (26,790 )     (14,938 )
Recoveries
    10,426       10,759       10,966  
Net charge-offs
    (61,341 )     (16,031 )     (3,972 )
Allowance of acquired bank
    -       -       5,317  
Balance at December 31,
  $ 94,922     $ 79,851     $ 72,098  

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, the carrying amounts of nonaccrual loans, which are considered for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” were $114.0 million and $65.2 million, respectively. When a loan is deemed to be impaired, the full difference between the carrying amount of the loan and the most likely estimate of the assets net realizable value is charged-off and, as such, the impaired loan has no specific allowance for loan loss reserves.  At December 31, 2008 and 2007, specifically evaluated impaired loans totaled $56.9 million and $6.5 million, respectively.  The average carrying amounts of specifically evaluated impaired loans for 2008, 2007 and 2006 were $33.6 million, $8.6 million and $8.0 million, respectively.  For 2008, specific charge-offs related to impaired loans totaled $31.6 million while the provisions charged to net income totaled $21.0 million. Loans with specific charge-offs in 2008 also had a portion of the provisions charged to net income during 2007. For 2007, charge-offs related to specifically evaluated impaired loans and provisions charged to net income were $3.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively.  For 2006, specific charge-offs and provisions charged to net income related to impaired loans were immaterial.


At December 31, 2008 and 2007, nonaccrual loans, not specifically impaired and written down to net realizable value, totaled $57.1 million and $58.7 million, respectively.  In addition, these nonaccrual loans had allocated allowance for loan losses of $12.0 million and $12.5 million at the end of the respective periods. No material interest income was recognized in the income statement on impaired or nonaccrual loans for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008.

Loans past due 90 days or more totaled $23.2 million and $16.7 million at December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, respectively. Included in these amounts are $18.1 million and $11.8 million, respectively, of serviced loans eligible for repurchase which are fully guaranteed by GNMA.

Trustmark makes loans in the normal course of business to certain executive officers and directors, including their immediate families and companies in which they are principal owners.  Such loans are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons and do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability at the time of the transaction.  At December 31, 2008 and 2007, total loans to these borrowers were $136.9 million and $131.1 million, respectively.  During 2008, $387.8 million of new loan advances were made, while repayments were $382.1 million, as well as increases from changes in executive officers and directors of $97 thousand.

Note 7 Premises and Equipment, Net

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, premises and equipment are summarized as follows ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
Land
  $ 39,712     $ 39,822  
Buildings and leasehold improvements
    148,932       144,558  
Furniture and equipment
    138,549       131,877  
Total cost of premises and equipment
    327,193       316,257  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    170,382       164,577  
Premises and equipment, net
  $ 156,811     $ 151,680  

Note 8 Mortgage Banking

Mortgage Servicing Rights
The activity in MSR is detailed in the table below ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 67,192     $ 69,272  
Origination of servicing assets
    23,038       18,880  
Disposals
    (3,523 )     (2,157 )
Change in fair value:
               
Due to market changes
    (34,838 )     (9,460 )
Due to runoff
    (8,987 )     (9,343 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 42,882     $ 67,192  

In the determination of the fair value of MSR at the date of securitization, certain key economic assumptions are made.  At December 31, 2008, the fair value of MSR included an assumed average prepayment speed of 24.68 CPR and an average discount rate of 10.53%.


Mortgage Loans Sold
During 2008 and 2007, Trustmark sold $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion of residential mortgage loans in securitization transactions, respectively.  Pretax gains on these sales were recorded in mortgage banking noninterest income and totaled $6.0 million in 2008, $5.4 million in 2007 and $4.6 million in 2006.  Trustmark receives annual servicing fee income approximating 0.33% of the outstanding balance of the underlying loans.  Trustmark's total mortgage loans serviced for others totaled $5.0 billion at December 31, 2008 compared with $4.6 billion at December 31, 2007. The investors and the securitization trusts have no recourse to the assets of Trustmark for failure of debtors to pay when due.

Note 9 Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, are as follows ($ in thousands):

   
General
             
   
Banking
   
Insurance
   
Total
 
Balance as of January 1, 2006
  $ 92,927     $ 44,441     $ 137,368  
Additions from business combination
    152,995       -       152,995  
Balance as of December 31, 2006
    245,922       44,441       290,363  
Purchase accounting adjustments
    814       -       814  
Balance as of December 31, 2007
    246,736       44,441       291,177  
Purchase accounting adjustments
    -       (73 )     (73 )
Balance as of December 31, 2008
  $ 246,736     $ 44,368     $ 291,104  

Trustmark's General Banking segment delivers a full range of banking services to consumer, corporate, small and middle-market businesses through its extensive branch network.  The Insurance segment includes Trustmark National Bank's (TNB) wholly-owned retail insurance subsidiaries that offer a diverse mix of insurance products and services.  Trustmark performed an impairment test of goodwill during 2008, 2007 and 2006, which indicated that no impairment charge was required.  At December 31, 2008, Trustmark performed an additional impairment analysis due to recent changes in market conditions for the financial services industry and also concluded that no impairment charge was required.

Identifiable Intangible Assets
At December 31, 2008 and 2007, identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Gross Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Net Carrying
   
Gross Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Net Carrying
 
   
Amount
   
Amortization
   
Amount
   
Amount
   
Amortization
   
Amount
 
                                     
Core deposit intangibles
  $ 44,408     $ 28,506     $ 15,902     $ 44,408     $ 25,437     $ 18,971  
Insurance intangibles
    11,693       5,295       6,398       11,693       4,212       7,481  
Banking charters
    1,325       347       978       1,325       281       1,044  
Borrower relationship intangible
    690       147       543       690       84       606  
Total
  $ 58,116     $ 34,295     $ 23,821     $ 58,116     $ 30,014     $ 28,102  

In 2008, 2007 and 2006, Trustmark recorded $4.3 million, $4.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of amortization of identifiable intangible assets.  Trustmark estimates that amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets will be $3.9 million in 2009, $3.4 million in 2010, $3.0 million in 2011, $2.6 million in 2012 and $2.4 million in 2013.  Fully amortized intangibles are excluded from the table above.


The following table illustrates the carrying amounts and weighted-average amortization periods of identifiable intangible assets ($ in thousands):

   
2008
 
   
Net Carrying Amount
   
Weighted-Average Amortization Period in Years
 
             
Core deposit intangibles
  $ 15,902       11.3  
Insurance intangibles
    6,398       15.0  
Banking charters
    978       20.0  
Borrower relationship intangible
    543       11.0  
Total
  $ 23,821       12.2  

Note 10 Deposits

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, deposits consisted of the following ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 1,496,166     $ 1,477,171  
Interest-bearing demand
    1,128,426       1,210,817  
Savings
    1,658,255       1,577,198  
Time
    2,541,023       2,604,086  
Total
  $ 6,823,870     $ 6,869,272  

The maturities on outstanding time deposits of $100,000 or more at December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
3 months or less
  $ 436,500     $ 356,114  
Over 3 months through 6 months
    243,691       283,136  
Over 6 months through 12 months
    307,841       286,496  
Over 12 months
    95,124       103,497  
Total
  $ 1,083,156     $ 1,029,243  

The maturities of interest-bearing deposits at December 31, 2008, are as follows ($ in thousands):

2009
  $ 2,264,597  
2010
    217,669  
2011
    27,810  
2012
    21,668  
2013 and thereafter
    9,279  
Total time deposits
    2,541,023  
Interest-bearing deposits with no stated maturity
    2,786,681  
Total interest-bearing deposits
  $ 5,327,704  


Note 11 - Borrowings

Short-Term Borrowings
At December 31, 2008 and 2007, short-term borrowings consisted of the following ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
 
FHLB advances
  $ 450,000     $ 375,000  
TAF borrowings
    200,000       -  
Serviced GNMA loans eligible for repurchase
    39,539       17,886  
Treasury tax and loan note option account
    17,078       50,000  
Line of credit payable
    -       7,000  
Other
    24,341       24,468  
Total short-term borrowings
  $ 730,958     $ 474,354  

Trustmark has received advances from the FHLB, which are classified as short-term and are collateralized by a blanket lien on Trustmark’s single-family, multi-family, home equity and commercial mortgage loans.  These advances have a weighted-average remaining maturity of 10 days with a weighted-average cost of 0.81%.  All advances have fixed rates and range from $50.0 million to $75.0 million with interest rates ranging from 0.80% to 0.85%.  Interest expense on short-term FHLB advances totaled $4.7 million in 2008, $9.6 million in 2007 and $16.2 million in 2006. At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had $1.4 billion available in additional borrowing capacity from the FHLB.

During 2008, Trustmark also utilized the Term Auction Facility (TAF) program established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve) as an alternative source of short-term borrowings for banks.  The TAF was designed to address pressures in short-term funding markets. Under the TAF, the Federal Reserve auctions term funds to depository institutions with maturities of 28 or 84 days. All depository institutions that are eligible to borrow under the primary credit program are eligible to participate in TAF auctions. At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had $200 million outstanding in TAF borrowings.  These borrowings have a weighted-average remaining maturity of 35 days with a weighted-average cost of 0.35%.  Both borrowings from the TAF program are $100 million and have fixed rates ranging from 0.28% to 0.42%.  Interest expense on TAF borrowings totaled $46 thousand in 2008. All TAF credit is fully collateralized; however, the aggregate sum of all outstanding advances for which the remaining term to maturity is greater than 28 days shall not exceed 75% of the collateral value of the collateral available to secure such advances.  At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had additional TAF capacity ranging from $518.3 million to $691.0 million depending on the term to maturity of the advances.

Trustmark participates in the Treasury Investment Program through its involvement as a treasury tax and loan note option depository.  Note option depositories hold onto tax-based deposits in an open-ended interest-bearing note until the Treasury withdraws or “calls” the funds. As a note option depository, Trustmark derives two major benefits from this program.  First, the interest rate that the Treasury charges is 25 basis points below the Federal Funds rate.  Secondly, involvement with this program provides Trustmark with a ready source of liquidity.  Trustmark retains the use of customers’ tax deposits as the primary source of funds under this program but also participates in the direct investment program which represents cash balances in excess of those needed by the Treasury for current expenditures and financing activity.  Trustmark has an established pre-approved limit of $50 million in funds they will hold in the direct investment program which requires a pledge of collateral up to the pre-established limit.

During the third quarter of 2008, Trustmark repaid the $7.0 million outstanding on a $50.0 million revolving line of credit facility and terminated the agreement.  At December 31, 2007, the outstanding balance of this credit facility was $7.0 million.

Subordinated Notes Payable
During 2006, TNB issued $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Subordinated Notes (the Notes) due December 15, 2016.  At December 31, 2008, the carrying amount of the Notes was $49.7 million.  The Notes have not been, and are not required to be, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act), as amended.  The Notes were sold pursuant to the terms of regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and in reliance upon an exemption provided by the Securities Act.  The Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.673% per annum from December 13, 2006, until the principal of the Notes has been paid in full.  Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing June 15, 2007, and through the date of maturity. The Notes are unsecured and subordinate and junior in right of payment to TNB’s obligations to its depositors, its obligations under bankers’ acceptances and letters of credit, its obligations to any Federal Reserve Bank or the FDIC and its obligations to its other creditors, and to any rights acquired by the FDIC as a result of loans made by the FDIC to TNB.  The Notes, which are not redeemable prior to maturity, qualify as Tier 2 capital for both TNB and Trustmark. Proceeds from the sale of the Notes were used for general corporate purposes.


Junior Subordinated Debt Securities
On August 18, 2006, Trustmark completed a private placement of $60.0 million of trust preferred securities through a newly formed Delaware trust affiliate, Trustmark Preferred Capital Trust I, (the Trust).  The trust preferred securities mature September 30, 2036, are redeemable at Trustmark’s option beginning after five years and bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.72%.  Under applicable regulatory guidelines, these trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital.

The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used by the Trust to purchase $61.856 million in aggregate principal amount of Trustmark’s junior subordinated debentures.  The net proceeds to Trustmark from the sale of the Notes to the Trust were used to finance its merger with Republic Bancshares of Texas, Inc.

The debentures were issued pursuant to a Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated August 18, 2006, between Trustmark, as issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.  Like the trust preferred securities, the debentures bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.72% and mature on September 30, 2036.  The debentures may be redeemed at Trustmark’s option at anytime on or after September 30, 2011 or at anytime upon certain events, such as a change in the regulatory capital treatment of the debentures, the Trust being deemed an investment company or the occurrence of certain adverse tax events.  The interest payments by Trustmark will be used to pay the quarterly distributions payable by the Trust to the holder of the trust preferred securities.  However, so long as no event of default has occurred under the debentures, Trustmark may defer interest payments on the debentures (in which case the Trust will also defer distributions otherwise due on the trust preferred securities) for up to 20 consecutive quarters.

The debentures are subordinated to the prior payment of any other indebtedness of Trustmark that, by its terms, is not similarly subordinated.  The trust preferred securities are recorded as a long-term liability on Trustmark’s balance sheet; however, for regulatory purposes the trust preferred securities are treated as Tier 1 capital under rulings of the Federal Reserve Board, Trustmark’s primary federal regulatory agency.

Trustmark also entered into a Guarantee Agreement, dated August 18, 2006, pursuant to which it has agreed to guarantee the payment by the Trust of distributions on the trust preferred securities and the payment of principal of the trust preferred securities when due, either at maturity or on redemption, but only if and to the extent that the Trust fails to pay distributions on or principal of the trust preferred securities after having received interest payments or principal payments on the Notes from Trustmark for the purpose of paying those distributions or the principal amount of the trust preferred securities.

In addition, pursuant to the acquisition of Republic Bancshares of Texas, Inc., on August 25, 2006, Trustmark assumed the liability for $8.248 million in junior subordinated debt securities issued to Republic Bancshares Capital Trust I (Republic Trust), also a Delaware trust.  Republic Trust used the proceeds from the issuance of $8.0 million in trust preferred securities to acquire the junior subordinated debt securities.  Both the trust preferred securities and the junior subordinated debt securities mature on January 7, 2033, and were callable at the option of Trustmark, in whole or in part, on January 7, 2008.  Both the trust preferred securities and junior subordinated debt securities bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 3.35%.  Under applicable regulatory guidelines, these trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital.

As defined in applicable accounting standards, both Trustmark Preferred Capital Trust I and Republic Bancshares Capital Trust I, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Trustmark, are considered variable interest entities for which Trustmark is not the primary beneficiary.  Accordingly, the accounts of both trusts are not included in Trustmark’s consolidated financial statements.

At December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, total combined assets for the Trust and Republic Trust totaled $70.1 million resulting from their investment in subordinated debentures issued by Trustmark.  Combined liabilities and shareholder’s equity also totaled $70.1 million, resulting from the issuance of trust preferred securities in the amount of $68.0 million, as well as $2.1 million in common securities issued to Trustmark.  During 2008, combined net income equaled $116.4 thousand resulting from interest income from junior subordinated debt securities issued by Trustmark to the Trust and Republic Trust compared with $155.9 thousand during 2007.  Dividends issued to Trustmark during 2008 totaled $ 116.4 thousand compared to $155.9 thousand during 2007.


Note 12 Income Taxes

The income tax provision included in the statements of income is as follows ($ in thousands):

Current
 
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Federal
  $ 52,891     $ 51,729     $ 46,503  
State
    8,652       8,499       7,433  
Deferred
                       
Federal
    (15,360 )     (5,067 )     6,919  
State
    (2,313 )     (759 )     1,029  
Income tax provision
  $ 43,870     $ 54,402     $ 61,884  

The income tax provision differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to income before income taxes as a result of the following ($ in thousands):

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Income tax computed at statutory tax rate
  $ 47,700     $ 57,049     $ 63,405  
Tax exempt interest
    (4,791 )     (5,027 )     (5,272 )
Nondeductible interest expense
    457       679       552  
State income taxes, net
    4,120       5,031       5,500  
Income tax credits
    (3,372 )     (2,185 )     (1,847 )
Other
    (244 )     (1,145 )     (454 )
Income tax provision
  $ 43,870     $ 54,402     $ 61,884  

Temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities gave rise to the following net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2008 and 2007, which are included in other assets ($ in thousands):

Deferred tax assets
 
2008
   
2007
 
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 36,308     $ 30,543  
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
    23,003       16,024  
Other real estate
    6,976       878  
Stock-based compensation
    4,612       3,416  
Deferred compensation
    3,501       4,604  
Mortgage servicing rights
    2,180       -  
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale
    -       440  
Other
    6,297       5,358  
Gross deferred tax asset
    82,877       61,263  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities
               
Goodwill and other identifiable intangibles
    15,217       15,279  
Premises and equipment
    12,220       10,730  
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale
    11,385       -  
Securities
    5,042       4,956  
Mortgage servicing rights
    -       8,431  
Other
    2,565       2,412  
Gross deferred tax liability
    46,429       41,808  
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 36,448     $ 19,455  

Trustmark has evaluated the need for a valuation allowance and, based on the weight of the available evidence, has determined that it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized.


The following table provides a summary of the changes during the 2008 calendar year in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that are included in income taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheet ($ in thousands):

Balance at January 1, 2008
  $ 1,174  
         
Increases due to tax positions taken during the current year
    591  
Increases due to tax positions taken during the prior year
    300  
Decreases due to tax positions taken during a prior year
    (140 )
Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities during the current year
    (121 )
Decreases due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitations during the current year
    (255 )
         
Balance at December 31, 2008
  $ 1,549  
         
Accrued interest, net of federal benefit, at December 31, 2008
  $ 194  
         
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, at December 31, 2008
  $ 1,209  

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, are recorded in income tax expense.  With limited exception, Trustmark is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local audits by tax authorities for 2002 and earlier tax years.  Trustmark does not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

Note 13 Defined Benefit and Other Postretirement Benefits

Capital Accumulation Plan
Trustmark maintains a noncontributory defined benefit plan (Trustmark Capital Accumulation Plan) which covers substantially all associates employed prior to January 1, 2007. The plan provides retirement benefits that are based on the length of credited service and final average compensation, as defined in the plan and vest upon three years of service.  The following tables present information regarding the plan's benefit obligation, plan assets, funded status of the plan, amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net periodic benefit cost and other statistical disclosures ($ in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Change in benefit obligation
           
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
  $ 84,868     $ 82,340  
Service cost
    1,645       1,306  
Interest cost
    4,936       4,697  
Actuarial loss
    1,163       1,981  
Benefits paid
    (5,427 )     (5,456 )
Prior service cost due to amendment
    223       -  
Benefit obligation, end of year
  $ 87,408     $ 84,868  
                 
Change in plan assets
               
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
  $ 79,402     $ 77,868  
Actual return on plan assets
    (24,567 )     6,990  
Employer contributions
    17,500       -  
Benefit payments
    (5,427 )     (5,456 )
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
  $ 66,908     $ 79,402  
                 
Funded status at end of year - net liability
  $ (20,500 )   $ (5,466 )
                 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
               
Net loss
  $ 46,400     $ 16,936  
Prior service credits
    (2,015 )     (2,747 )
Amounts recognized
  $ 44,385     $ 14,189  
 
 
   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net periodic benefit cost
                 
Service cost
  $ 1,645     $ 1,306     $ 2,404  
Interest cost
    4,936       4,697       4,432  
Expected return on plan assets
    (5,593 )     (5,290 )     (5,238 )
Amortization of prior service cost
    (510 )     (510 )     (376 )
Recognized net actuarial loss
    1,859       2,254       2,461  
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 2,337     $ 2,457     $ 3,683  
                         
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive loss, before taxes
                       
Net loss (gain)
  $ 29,464     $ (1,973 )   $ 18,909  
Prior service cost
    223       -       (3,257 )
Amortization of prior service cost
    510       510       -  
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
  $ 30,197     $ (1,463 )   $ 15,652  
                         
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss
  $ 32,534     $ 994     $ 19,335  
                         
Weighted-average assumptions as of end of year
                       
Discount rate for benefit obligation
    6.00 %     6.00 %     6.00 %
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost
    6.00 %     6.00 %     5.75 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets
    8.00 %     8.00 %     8.00 %
Rate of compensation increase
    4.00 %     4.00 %     4.00 %

Capital Accumulation Plan Assets
Trustmark's pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2008 and 2007, by asset category are as follows:

   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash and cash equivalents
    39.9 %     2.0 %
Fixed income securities
    -       14.9 %
Equity mutual funds
    53.7 %     75.5 %
Fixed income hedge fund
    6.4 %     7.6 %
Total
    100.0 %     100.0 %

The strategic objective of the plan focuses on capital growth with moderate income.  The plan is managed on a total return basis with the return objective set as a reasonable actuarial rate of return on plan assets net of investment management fees.  Moderate risk is assumed given the average age of plan participants and the need to meet the required rate of return.  Equity and fixed income securities are utilized to allow for capital appreciation while fully diversifying the portfolio with more conservative fixed income investments.  The target asset allocation range for the portfolio is 0-10% Cash and Cash Equivalents, 10-30% Fixed Income, 30-55% Domestic Equity, 10-30% International Equity and 0-20% Other Investments.  Changes in allocations are a result of tactical asset allocation decisions and fall within the aforementioned percentage range for each major asset class.  At December 31, 2008, the balance held in cash and cash equivalents includes a temporary short-term investment, which is the result of a $17.5 million company contribution made in late December.  During the first quarter of 2009, this balance will be redistributed among other investments to realign according to policy guidelines.

Trustmark selects the expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets assumption in consultation with its investment advisors and actuary.  This rate is intended to reflect the average rate of earnings expected to be earned on the funds invested or to be invested to provide plan benefits.  Historical performance is reviewed, especially with respect to real rates of return (net of inflation), for the major asset classes held or anticipated to be held by the trust and for the trust itself.  Undue weight is not given to recent experience that may not continue over the measurement period, with higher significance placed on current forecasts of future long-term economic conditions.

Because assets are held in a qualified trust, anticipated returns are not reduced for taxes.  Further, solely for this purpose, the plan is assumed to continue in force and not terminate during the period in which assets are invested.  However, consideration is given to the potential impact of current and future investment policy, cash flow into and out of the trust and expenses (both investment and non-investment) typically paid from plan assets (to the extent such expenses are not explicitly estimated within periodic cost).


Contributions
The acceptable range of contributions to the plan is determined each year by the plan's actuary.  Trustmark's policy is to fund amounts allowable for federal income tax purposes.  For 2008, the minimum required contribution was zero; however, due to a sharp decline in the value of pension assets, Trustmark made a voluntary contribution to the plan in the amount of $17.5 million in the fourth quarter. The 2009 minimum required contribution is expected to be zero.  The actual amount of the contribution will be determined based on the plan's funded status and return on plan assets as of the measurement date, which is December 31.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments and Other Disclosures
The following plan benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid ($ in thousands):

Year
 
 
Amount
 
2009
  $ 9,897  
2010
    7,869  
2011
    8,388  
2012
    7,840  
2013
    7,164  
2014-2018
    31,012  

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2009 include a loss of $3.5 million and prior service credit of $482 thousand.  No amounts related to transition assets or liabilities are expected to be recognized and no plan assets are expected to be returned during 2009.

Supplemental Retirement Plan
Trustmark maintains a non-qualified supplemental retirement plan covering directors that elect to defer fees, key executive officers and senior officers.  The plan provides for defined death benefits and/or retirement benefits based on a participant's covered salary.  Trustmark has acquired life insurance contracts on the participants covered under the plan, which may be used to fund future payments under the plan.  The measurement date for the plan is December 31. The following tables present information regarding the plan's benefit obligation, plan assets, funded status of the plan, amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net periodic benefit cost and other statistical disclosures ($ in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Change in benefit obligation
           
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
  $ 34,482     $ 31,013  
Service cost
    1,167       1,296  
Interest cost
    2,091       1,815  
Actuarial loss
    1,398       1,949  
Benefits paid
    (1,523 )     (1,599 )
Prior service cost due to amendment
    146       8  
Benefit obligation, end of year
  $ 37,761     $ 34,482  
                 
Change in plan assets
               
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
  $ -     $ -  
Actual return on plan assets
    -       -  
Employer contributions
    1,523       1,599  
Benefit payments
    (1,523 )     (1,599 )
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Funded status at end of year - net liability
  $ (37,761 )   $ (34,482 )
                 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
               
Net loss
  $ 7,504     $ 6,352  
Prior service cost
    1,708       1,710  
Amounts recognized
  $ 9,212     $ 8,062  
 
 
   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net periodic benefit cost
                 
Service cost
  $ 1,167     $ 1,296     $ 1,599  
Interest cost
    2,091       1,815       1,651  
Amortization of prior service cost
    148       139       139  
Recognized net actuarial loss
    246       94       148  
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 3,652     $ 3,344     $ 3,537  
                         
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive loss, before taxes
                       
Net loss (gain)
  $ 1,152     $ 1,855     $ (652 )
Prior service cost
    146       8       1,981  
Amortization of prior service cost
    (148 )     (139 )     (139 )
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
  $ 1,150     $ 1,724     $ 1,190  
Total  recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss
  $ 4,802     $ 5,068     $ 4,727  
                         
Weighted-average assumptions as of end of year
                       
Discount rate for benefit obligation
    6.00 %     6.00 %     6.00 %
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost
    6.00 %     6.00 %     5.75 %

Estimated Supplemental Retirement Plan Payments and Other Disclosures
The following supplemental retirement plan benefit payments are expected to be paid in the following years ($ in thousands):

Year
 
 
Amount
 
2009
  $ 1,745  
2010
    2,176  
2011
    2,269  
2012
    2,347  
2013
    2,554  
2014 - 2018
    14,800  

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2009 include a gain of $250 thousand and prior service cost of $158 thousand.  No amounts related to transition assets or liabilities are expected to be recognized during 2009.

Other Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plan
Trustmark provides associates with a self-directed 401(k) retirement plan which allows associates to contribute a percentage of base pay, within limits provided by the Internal Revenue Code and accompanying regulations, into the plan.  Trustmark's contributions to this plan were $5.2 million in 2008, $5.3 million in 2007 and $3.8 million in 2006.

Note 14 – Stock and Incentive Compensation Plans

Trustmark has granted and currently has outstanding, stock and incentive compensation awards subject to the provisions of the 1997 Long Term Incentive Plan (the 1997 Plan) and the 2005 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2005 Plan).  New awards have not been issued under the 1997 Plan since it was replaced by the 2005 Plan.  The 2005 Plan is designed to provide flexibility to Trustmark regarding its ability to motivate, attract and retain the services of key associates and directors upon whose judgment, interest and special efforts the successful conduct of its operations is largely dependent.  The 2005 Plan allows Trustmark to make grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance units to key associates and directors.  The maximum number of shares of Trustmark’s common stock available for issuance under the 2005 Plan is 5,519,825 shares which equals the sum of (1) 6,000,000 common shares plus (2) the number of outstanding options under the 1997 Plan, which expire or are otherwise terminated or forfeited after May 10, 2005.


Stock Option Grants
Stock option awards under the 2005 Plan are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of Trustmark’s stock on the date of grant.  Stock options granted under the 2005 Plan vest 20% per year and have a contractual term of seven years.  Stock option awards, which were granted under the 1997 Plan, had an exercise price equal to the market price of Trustmark’s stock on the date of grant, vested equally over four years with a contractual ten-year term.  Compensation expense for stock options granted under these plans is estimated using the fair value of each option granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is recognized on the straight-line method over the requisite service period.  Stock option-based compensation expense for these plans totaled $858 thousand in 2008, $1.2 million in 2007 and $1.9 million in 2006.  At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had $1.3 million in total compensation expense not yet recognized for nonvested stock option awards.  This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average life of 2.0 years.  As reflected in the tables below, no stock options have been granted since 2006, when Trustmark began granting restricted stock awards.

The following table summarizes Trustmark’s stock option activity for 2008, 2007, and 2006:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
         
Average
         
Average
         
Average
 
         
Option
         
Option
         
Option
 
Options
 
Shares
   
Price
   
Shares
   
Price
   
Shares
   
Price
 
Outstanding, beginning of year
    1,954,360     $ 25.42       1,996,035     $ 25.46       2,016,930     $ 24.44  
Granted
    -       -       -       -       272,700       31.55  
Exercised
    (28,150 )     21.92       (17,575 )     24.97       (233,020 )     22.89  
Forfeited
    (130,036 )     24.20       (24,100 )     29.17       (60,575 )     28.67  
Outstanding, end of year
    1,796,174       25.57       1,954,360       25.42       1,996,035       25.46  
                                                 
Exercisable, end of year
    1,545,174       24.82       1,504,305       24.18       1,242,133       23.47  
                                                 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
                                               
Outstanding, end of year
  $ 597,450             $ 2,951,605             $ 15,173,001          
Exercisable, end of year
  $ 597,450             $ 2,951,605             $ 11,920,289          

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $204 thousand in 2008, $66 thousand in 2007 and $2.0 million in 2006.  The following table presents information on stock options by ranges of exercise prices at December 31, 2008:

Options Outstanding
   
Options Exercisable
 
           
Weighted-
   
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
   
Weighted-
 
     
Outstanding
   
Average
   
Average
   
Exercisable
   
Average
   
Average
 
Range of
   
December 31,
   
Remaining Years
   
Exercise
   
December 31,
   
Remaining Years
   
Exercise
 
Exercise Prices
   
2008
   
To Expiration
   
Price
   
2008
   
To Expiration
   
Price
 
$
16.17 - $19.41
      169,350       1.4     $ 18.06       169,350       1.4     $ 18.06  
$
19.41 - $22.64
      205,725       2.4       21.68       205,725       2.4       21.68  
$
22.64 - $25.88
      577,949       3.1       24.38       577,949       3.1       24.38  
$
25.88 - $29.11
      596,000       4.4       27.73       487,520       5.6       27.61  
$
29.11 - $32.35
      247,150       4.3       31.49       104,630       4.4       31.41  
          1,796,174       3.5       25.57       1,545,174       3.9       24.82  

The following table reflects the fair value of stock option awards at their grant dates and the weighted-average assumptions which were utilized in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for 2006.  No stock options were granted during 2007 and 2008.

   
2006
 
Fair value of options
  $ 7.28  
Risk-free interest rate
    5.01 %
Expected volatility
    25.17 %
Expected dividend yield
    2.79 %
Expected life (in years)
    5  


Restricted Stock Grants
Performance Awards
Trustmark’s performance awards are granted to Trustmark’s executive and senior management team, as well as Trustmark’s Board of Directors. Performance awards granted vest based on performance goals of return on average tangible equity (ROATE) or return on average equity (ROAE) and total shareholder return (TSR) compared to a defined peer group. Awards based on TSR are valued under SFAS No. 123R utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate fair value of the awards at the grant date, while ROATE and ROAE awards are valued under SFAS No. 123R, utilizing the fair value of Trustmark’s stock at the grant date based on the estimated number of shares expected to vest. The restriction period for performance awards covers a three-year vesting period.  These awards are recognized on the straight-line method over the requisite service period.  These awards provide for excess shares, if performance measures exceed 100 percent.  Any excess shares are granted at the end of the vesting period and vest over an additional three-year period.  The restricted share agreement provides for voting rights and dividend privileges.

Trustmark recorded compensation expense for performance awards of $2.3 million during 2008, $1.9 million during 2007 and $927 thousand during 2006. At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had $3.4 million in total compensation expense not yet recognized for nonvested performance awards.  This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average life of 3.3 years. The following table summarizes Trustmark’s performance award activity during years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
 
         
Average
         
Average
         
Average
 
         
Grant-Date
         
Grant-Date
         
Grant-Date
 
   
Shares
   
Fair Value
   
Shares
   
Fair Value
   
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
Nonvested shares, beginning of year
    162,325     $ 28.77       89,075     $ 28.27       26,325     $ 28.28  
Granted
    76,464       20.99       75,250       30.13       67,000       28.25  
Released from restriction
    (26,325 )     28.28       -       -       -       -  
Forfeited
    -       -       (2,000 )     28.90       (4,250 )     28.25  
Nonvested shares, end of year
    212,464       27.60       162,325       28.77       89,075       28.27  

Time-Vested Awards
Trustmark’s time-vested awards are granted in both employee recruitment and retention and are restricted for thirty-six months from the award dates.  Time-vested awards are valued under SFAS No. 123 utilizing the fair value of Trustmark’s stock at the grant date.  These awards are recognized on the straight-line method over the requisite service period. Trustmark recorded compensation expense for time-vested stock awards of $755 thousand during 2008, $264 thousand during 2007 and $180 thousand during 2006. At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had $1.8 million in total compensation expense not yet recognized for nonvested time-vested awards.  This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average life of 2.0 years. The following table summarizes Trustmark’s time-vested award activity during years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
 
         
Average
         
Average
         
Average
 
         
Grant-Date
         
Grant-Date
         
Grant-Date
 
   
Shares
   
Fair Value
   
Shares
   
Fair Value
   
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
Nonvested shares, beginning of year
    50,219     $ 30.38       61,035     $ 31.96       -     $ -  
Granted
    100,368       20.94       37,500       29.03       61,035       31.96  
Released from Restriction
    (200 )     26.38       -       -       -       -  
Forfeited
    (10,444 )     28.14       (48,316 )     30.54       -       -  
Nonvested shares, end of year
    139,943       27.58       50,219       30.38       61,035       31.96  


Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies

Lending Related
Trustmark makes commitments to extend credit and issues standby and commercial letters of credit in the normal course of business in order to fulfill the financing needs of its customers.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend money to customers pursuant to certain specified conditions.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Because many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  Trustmark applies the same credit policies and standards as it does in the lending process when making these commitments.  The collateral obtained is based upon the assessed creditworthiness of the borrower.  At December 31, 2008 and 2007, Trustmark had commitments to extend credit of $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively.

Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by Trustmark to insure the performance of a customer to a third party.  Trustmark issues financial and performance standby letters of credit in the normal course of business in order to fulfill the financing needs of its customers.  A financial standby letter of credit irrevocably obligates Trustmark to pay a third-party beneficiary when a customer fails to repay an outstanding loan or debt instrument.  A performance standby letter of credit irrevocably obligates Trustmark to pay a third-party beneficiary when a customer fails to perform some contractual, nonfinancial obligation.  When issuing letters of credit, Trustmark uses essentially the same policies regarding credit risk and collateral which are followed in the lending process. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, Trustmark’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party for standby and commercial letters of credit was $170.4 million and $170.7 million, respectively.  These amounts consist primarily of commitments with maturities of less than three years, which have an immaterial carrying value.  Trustmark holds collateral to support standby letters of credit when deemed necessary.  As of December 31, 2008, the fair value of collateral held was $48.0 million.

Lease Commitments
Trustmark currently has operating lease commitments for banking premises and equipment, which expire from 2009 to 2028.  It is expected that certain leases will be renewed, or equipment replaced, as leases expire.  Rental expense totaled $6.3 million in 2008, $5.7 million in 2007 and $4.7 million in 2006. At December 31, 2007, future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases are as follows ($ in thousands):

Year
 
Amount
 
2009
$ 4,334  
2010
  3,448  
2011
  2,326  
2012
  1,605  
2013
  1,286  
Thereafter
  7,108  
Total
$ 20,107  

Legal Proceedings
Trustmark and its subsidiaries are parties to lawsuits and other claims that arise in the ordinary course of business.  Some of the lawsuits assert claims related to lending, collection, servicing, investment, trust and other business activities, and some of the lawsuits allege substantial claims for damages.  The cases are being vigorously contested.  In the regular course of business, Management evaluates estimated losses or costs related to litigation, and provision is made for anticipated losses whenever Management believes that such losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated.  At the present time, Management believes, based on the advice of legal counsel and Management’s evaluation, that the final resolution of pending legal proceedings will not have a material impact on Trustmark’s consolidated financial position or results of operations; however, Management is unable to estimate a range of potential loss on these matters because of the nature of the legal environments in states where Trustmark conducts business.

Note 16 Shareholders' Equity

Preferred Stock
On November 21, 2008, Trustmark issued a total of 215,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, (no par) liquidation preference $1,000 per share, (Senior Preferred) to the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) in a private placement transaction as part of the Troubled Assets Relief Program Capital Purchase Program, a voluntary initiative for U.S. financial institutions designed to support the economy by increasing financing to businesses and consumers.  In the same transaction, Trustmark also issued to the Treasury a warrant to purchase 1,647,931 shares of Trustmark’s common stock at an exercise price of $19.57 per share.


The Senior Preferred pays cumulative dividends at the rate of 5.00% of the liquidation preference per year, payable on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, in arrears, until, but excluding, February 15, 2014, and from that date thereafter at the rate of 9.00% of the liquidation preference per year.  The term of the Senior Preferred is perpetual.  Trustmark may not redeem the Senior Preferred prior to February 15, 2012, unless the Senior Preferred is redeemed with the proceeds of an offering of perpetual preferred stock or common stock that (1) qualifies as Tier 1 Capital for bank regulatory purposes and (2) results in gross proceeds to Trustmark of not less than $53.8 million.  Any redemption of the Senior Preferred will be at $1,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends and shall be subject to the approval of Trustmark’s primary federal banking regulator, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
 
Prior to November 21, 2011, unless Trustmark has redeemed the Senior Preferred or the Treasury has transferred all of its shares of the Senior Preferred to a third party, the consent of Treasury will be required for Trustmark to declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on its common stock (other than regular quarterly cash dividends of not more than $0.23 per share of common stock) or (ii) redeem, purchase or acquire any shares of its common stock or other equity or capital securities, other than in connection with benefit plans consistent with past practice and certain other circumstances specified in the purchase agreement for the Senior Preferred.
 
Under Trustmark’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, the board of directors of Trustmark has the authority, without further shareholder action; to issue a maximum of 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, with such terms and for such consideration as may be fixed by the board of directors.  No preferred shares are currently issued and outstanding, other than the 215,000 shares of Trustmark’s Senior Preferred mentioned above.
 
Regulatory Capital
Trustmark and TNB are subject to minimum capital requirements which are administered by various federal regulatory agencies.  These capital requirements, as defined by federal guidelines, involve quantitative and qualitative measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet instruments.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional, discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the financial statements of Trustmark and TNB.  As of December 31, 2008, Trustmark and TNB have exceeded all of the minimum capital standards for the parent company and its primary banking subsidiary as established by regulatory requirements.  In addition, TNB has met applicable regulatory guidelines to be considered well-capitalized at December 31, 2008.  To be categorized in this manner, TNB must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the accompanying table.  There are no significant conditions or events that have occurred since December 31, 2008, which Management believes have affected TNB's present classification.


Trustmark's and TNB's actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the table below ($ in thousands):

               
Minimum Regulatory
 
   
Actual
   
Minimum Regulatory
   
Provision to be
 
   
Regulatory Capital
   
Capital Required
   
Well-Capitalized
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
At December 31, 2008:
                                   
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                   
Trustmark Corporation
  $ 1,090,335       14.95 %   $ 583,571       8.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Trustmark National Bank
    1,045,769       14.52 %     576,082       8.00 %   $ 720,102       10.00 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                               
Trustmark Corporation
  $ 949,365       13.01 %   $ 291,785       4.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Trustmark National Bank
    909,370       12.63 %     288,041       4.00 %   $ 432,061       6.00 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
                                               
Trustmark Corporation
  $ 949,365       10.42 %   $ 273,353       3.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Trustmark National Bank
    909,370       10.13 %     269,197       3.00 %   $ 448,662       5.00 %
                                                 
At December 31, 2007:
                                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                               
Trustmark Corporation
  $ 805,649       10.93 %   $ 589,509       8.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Trustmark National Bank
    781,725       10.75 %     581,482       8.00 %   $ 726,852       10.00 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                               
Trustmark Corporation
  $ 676,089       9.17 %   $ 294,755       4.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Trustmark National Bank
    658,059       9.05 %     290,741       4.00 %   $ 436,111       6.00 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
                                               
Trustmark Corporation
  $ 676,089       7.86 %   $ 257,950       3.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Trustmark National Bank
    658,059       7.79 %     253,425       3.00 %   $ 422,375       5.00 %

Dividends
Dividends paid by Trustmark are substantially funded from dividends received from TNB.  Approval by TNB's regulators is required if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year exceeds the total of its net income for that year combined with its retained net income of the preceding two years.  TNB will have available in 2009 approximately $44.5 million plus its net income for that year to pay as dividends.

Prior to November 21, 2011, unless Trustmark has redeemed the Senior Preferred stock or the Treasury has transferred all of its shares of the Senior Preferred to a third party, the consent of Treasury will be required for Trustmark to declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on its common stock (other than regular quarterly cash dividends of not more than $0.23 per share of common stock).

Common Stock Repurchase Program
Trustmark did not repurchase any common shares during 2008 and currently has no remaining authorization for repurchase of its common stock.  Since 1998, capital management plans adopted by Trustmark repurchased approximately 22.7 million shares for $518.1 million.  At the present time, Management is not expected to seek additional authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase shares.

Due to Trustmark’s participation in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program, Trustmark must receive the consent of the Treasury in order to redeem, purchase or acquire any shares of its common stock or other equity or capital securities, other than in connection with benefit plans consistent with past practice and certain other circumstances specified in the purchase agreement for the Senior Preferred, unless Trustmark has redeemed the Senior Preferred or the Treasury has transferred all of its shares of the Senior Preferred to a third party.


Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table presents the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and the related tax effects allocated to each component for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 ($ in thousands):

               
Accumulated
 
               
Other
 
   
Before-Tax
   
Tax
   
Comprehensive
 
   
Amount
   
Effect
   
Loss
 
Balance, January 1, 2006
  $ (21,526 )   $ 8,214     $ (13,312 )
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities:
                       
Unrealized holding gains arising during period
    6,935       (2,653 )     4,282  
Less: adjustment for net gains realized in net income
    (1,922 )     735       (1,187 )
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
                       
Net prior service costs arising during the period
    1,415       (541 )     874  
Net loss arising during the period
    (18,257 )     6,983       (11,274 )
Balance, December 31, 2006
    (33,355 )     12,738       (20,617 )
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities:
                       
Unrealized holding gains arising during period
    10,358       (3,962 )     6,396  
Less: adjustment for net gains realized in net income
    (112 )     43       (69 )
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
                       
Net prior service credits arising during the period
    (379 )     145       (234 )
Net gain arising during the period
    118       (45 )     73  
Balance, December 31, 2007
    (23,370 )     8,919       (14,451 )
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities:
                       
Unrealized holding gains arising during period
    31,420       (12,018 )     19,402  
Less: adjustment for net gains realized in net income
    (505 )     193       (312 )
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
            -          
Net prior service credits arising during the period
    (730 )     279       (451 )
Net loss arising during the period
    (30,615 )     11,710       (18,905 )
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ (23,800 )   $ 9,083     $ (14,717 )

Note 17 – Fair Value

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
On January 1, 2008, Trustmark adopted SFAS No. 157 which established a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.  In accordance with FSP No. 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” Trustmark will defer application of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities until January 1, 2009.  The application of SFAS No. 157 in situations where the market for a financial asset is not active was clarified by the issuance of FSP No. 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active,” in October 2008.  FSP No. 157-3 became effective for Trustmark’s interim financial statements as of September 30, 2008 and did not significantly impact the methods by which Trustmark determines the fair value of its financial assets.

Trustmark measures a portion of its assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used for certain assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting. Examples of these include derivative instruments, available for sale securities, loans held for sale and MSR. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, Trustmark uses various valuation techniques and assumptions when estimating fair value, which are in accordance with SFAS No. 157.

In accordance with SFAS No. 157, Trustmark groups its assets and liabilities carried at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:
 
Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.
Level 3 – Valuation is based on significant valuation assumptions that are not readily observable in the market.


When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at and/or marked to fair value, Trustmark considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, Trustmark looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, Trustmark looks to observable market data of similar assets and liabilities. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets and Trustmark must use alternative valuation techniques to derive a fair value measurement.

The methodologies Trustmark uses in determining the fair values are based primarily on the use of independent, market-based data to reflect a value that would be reasonably expected upon exchange of the position in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The large majority of assets that are stated at fair value are of a nature that can be valued using prices or inputs that are readily observable through a variety of independent data providers.  The providers selected by Trustmark for fair valuation data are widely recognized and accepted vendors whose evaluations support the pricing functions of financial institutions, investment and mutual funds, and portfolio managers.  Trustmark has documented and evaluated the pricing methodologies used by the vendors and has maintained internal processes that regularly test valuations for anomalies.

Mortgage loan commitments are valued based on the securities prices of similar collateral, term, rate and delivery for which the loan is eligible to deliver in place of the particular security.  Trustmark acquires a broad array of mortgage security prices that are supplied by a market data vendor, which in turn accumulates prices from a broad list of securities dealers.  Prices are processed through a mortgage pipeline management system that accumulates and segregates all loan commitment and forward-sale transactions according to the similarity of various characteristics (maturity, term, rate, and collateral).  Prices are matched to those positions that are deemed to be an eligible substitute or offset (i.e. “deliverable”) for a corresponding security observed in the market place.

Trustmark uses an independent valuation firm to estimate fair value of MSR through the use of prevailing market participant assumptions and market participant valuation processes.  This valuation is periodically tested and validated against other third-party firm valuations.

At this time, Trustmark presents no fair values that are derived through internal modeling.  Should positions requiring fair valuation arise that are not relevant to existing methodologies, Trustmark will make every reasonable effort to obtain market participant assumptions, or independent evaluation.

The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008 ($ in thousands):

   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Securities available for sale
  $ 1,542,841     $ 6,525     $ 1,536,316     $ -  
Loans held for sale
    238,265       -       238,265       -  
Mortgage servicing rights
    42,882       -       -       42,882  
Other assets - derivatives
    12,504       11,071       -       1,433  
Other liabilities - derivatives
    7,367       4,635       2,732       -  

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows ($ in thousands):
 
   
Other Assets - Derivatives
   
MSR
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 198     $ 67,192  
Total net gains (losses) included in net income
    3,629       (43,825 )
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net
    (2,394 )     19,515  
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,433     $ 42,882  
                 
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses still held at December 31, 2008
  $ 1,337     $ (34,838 )

Trustmark may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Assets at December 31, 2008 which have been measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans.  Loans for which it is probable Trustmark will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, Management measures impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 114.  Specific allowances for impaired loans are based on comparisons of the recorded carrying values of the loans to the present value of the estimated cash flows of these loans at each loan’s original effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral or the observable market prices of the loans. At December 31, 2008, Trustmark had outstanding balances of $56.9 million in impaired loans that were specifically identified for evaluation in accordance with SFAS No. 114 and were charged down to net realizable value based on the fair value of the collateral or other unobservable input.  These impaired loans are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.


Certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include reporting units measured at fair value in the first step of a goodwill impairment test, as well as intangible assets.  As stated above, SFAS No. 157 will be applicable to these fair value measurements beginning January 1, 2009.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Value
   
Fair Value
   
Value
   
Fair Value
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 281,331     $ 281,331     $ 310,980     $ 310,980  
Securities available for sale
    1,542,841       1,542,841       442,345       442,345  
Securities held to maturity
    259,629       264,039       275,096       276,631  
Loans held for sale
    238,265       238,265       147,508       147,508  
Net loans
    6,627,481       6,718,049       6,960,941       6,990,354  
Other assets - derivatives
    12,504       12,504       1,839       1,839  
                                 
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    6,823,870       6,831,950       6,869,272       6,876,805  
Short-term liabilities
    1,542,087       1,542,087       935,117       935,117  
Subordinated notes
    49,741       39,765       49,709       48,125  
Junior subordinated debt securities
    70,104       24,969       70,104       70,104  
Other liabilities - derivatives
    7,367       7,367       1,727       1,727  

The methodology and significant assumptions used in estimating the fair values presented above are as follows:

In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are generally based on estimates using present value techniques.  These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  In that regard, the derived fair value estimates for those assets or liabilities cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments.  The estimated fair value of financial instruments with immediate and shorter-term maturities (generally 90 days or less) is assumed to be the same as the recorded book value.  All nonfinancial instruments, by definition, have been excluded from these disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of Trustmark.

Cash and Short-Term Investments
The carrying amounts for cash and due from banks and short-term investments (federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements) approximate fair values due to their immediate and shorter-term maturities.

Securities
Estimated fair values for securities available for sale and securities held to maturity are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of loans held for sale is based on independent quoted market prices, where available, or the prices for other mortgage whole loans with similar characteristics.

Loans
The fair values of loans are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  For variable rate loans that reprice frequently with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values of certain mortgage loans, such as 1-4 family residential properties, are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair values of other types of loans are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.


Deposits
The fair values of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW accounts, MMDA products and savings accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand, which is the carrying value. Fair values for certificates of deposit are based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Other Assets and Other Liabilities – Derivatives
The fair value of derivatives used to hedge MSR (futures and exchange-traded written and purchased options) is based on quoted prices from a recognized exchange.  The fair value of interest rate lock commitments utilizes a valuation model which recognizes the full fair value of the ultimate loan adjusted for estimated fallout and estimated cost assumptions a market participant would use to convert the lock into a loan in addition to expected net future cash flows related to loan servicing activities.  Forward sales contracts are derivative instruments whose fair value is determined based on independent quoted market prices, where available, or the prices for other mortgage whole loans with similar characteristics.

Short-Term Liabilities
The carrying amounts for federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and other borrowings approximate their fair values.

Subordinated Notes
Fair value equals quoted market prices, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar subordinated notes.

Junior Subordinated Debt Securities
Fair value equals quoted market prices, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar junior subordinated debt securities.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments
The fair values of loan commitments and letters of credit approximate the fees currently charged for similar agreements or the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle similar obligations.  The fees associated with these financial instruments, or the estimated cost to terminate, as applicable, are immaterial.

Note 18 – Derivative Financial Instruments

As part of Trustmark’s risk management strategy in the mortgage banking area, derivative instruments such as interest rate lock commitments and forward sales contracts are utilized.  Rate lock commitments are residential mortgage loan commitments with customers, which guarantee a specified interest rate for a specified time period.  Trustmark’s obligations under forward contracts consist of commitments to deliver mortgage loans, originated and/or purchased, in the secondary market at a future date. These derivative instruments are designated as fair value hedges for certain of these transactions that qualify as fair value hedges under SFAS No. 133. Trustmark’s off-balance sheet obligations under these derivative instruments totaled $583.4 million at December 31, 2008, with a valuation adjustment of negative $1.2 million, compared to $211.3 million, with a valuation adjustment of negative $686 thousand as of December 31, 2007.

Trustmark utilizes derivative instruments to offset changes in the fair value of MSR attributable to changes in interest rates.  Changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are recorded in noninterest income in mortgage banking, net and are offset by the changes in the fair value of MSR.  MSR fair values represent the effect of present value decay and the effect of changes in interest rates.  Ineffectiveness of hedging MSR fair value is measured by comparing total hedge cost to the fair value of the MSR attributable to market changes.  During 2008, the impact of implementing this strategy resulted in a net positive ineffectiveness from hedging of $11.1 million compared with a net positive ineffectiveness of $1.2 million during 2007.

Interest rate swaps are derivative instruments under which two parties agree to make interest payments on a notional principal amount.  In a generic swap, one party pays a fixed interest rate and receives a floating interest rate, while the other party receives a fixed interest rate and pays a floating interest rate.  During 2006, Trustmark’s remaining interest rate swaps matured.  These swaps, which had been designated as fair value hedges, were originally initiated to mitigate the effects of further changes in the fair value of specific, noncallable, nonprepayable, fixed rate advances from the FHLB by agreeing to pay a floating interest rate tied to LIBOR.


Trustmark has utilized an interest rate risk strategy that included caps and floors.  The intent of utilizing these derivative instruments was to reduce the risk associated with the effects of significant movements in interest rates.  Caps and floors, which are not designated as hedging instruments, are options linked to a notional principal amount and an underlying indexed interest rate.  Exposure to loss on these options will increase or decrease as interest rates fluctuate.  Trustmark’s interest rate cap contracts matured in 2006. Trustmark did not hold any interest rate floor contracts during the years presented.

Note 19 – Segment Information

During the first quarter of 2009, Trustmark realigned its management reporting structure to include three segments: General Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance.  Beginning in 2009, Management began making its strategic decisions about General Banking as a segment that also included the former Administration segment.  The decision to include the previously separate Administration segment within General Banking was based on the fact that the operations of the primary component of the Administration segment, Treasury, are solely dependent on the existence of the General Banking operations.  The decision to include the previously separate Administration segment within General Banking was also based on the fact that the vast majority of the resources in the other components of Administration (which comprise Executive Administration, Corporate Finance, and Human Resources) have historically primarily supported the General Banking segment. Wealth Management provides customized solutions for affluent customers by integrating financial services with traditional banking products and services such as private banking, money management, full-service brokerage, financial planning, personal and institutional trust and retirement services.  In addition, Wealth Management provides life insurance and risk management services through TRMK Risk Management, Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trustmark National Bank (TNB).  Insurance includes two wholly owned subsidiaries of TNB:  The Bottrell Insurance Agency and Fisher-Brown, Incorporated.  Through Bottrell and Fisher-Brown, Trustmark provides a full range of retail insurance products including commercial risk management products, bonding, group benefits and personal lines coverage.
 
The accounting policies of each reportable segment are the same as those of Trustmark except for its internal allocations. Noninterest expenses for back-office operations support are allocated to segments based on estimated uses of those services. Trustmark measures the net interest income of its business segments with a process that assigns cost of funds or earnings credit on a matched-term basis.  This process, called "funds transfer pricing", charges an appropriate cost of funds to assets held by a business unit, or credits the business unit for potential earnings for carrying liabilities.  The net of these charges and credits flows through to the General Banking segment, which contains the management team responsible for determining the bank's funding and interest rate risk strategies.   During 2006 and 2007, Trustmark updated its estimates for probable losses resulting from Hurricane Katrina and released pretax provision for loan losses of $7.8 million and $642 thousand, respectively, as seen in the General Banking Division.
 
The following table discloses financial information by reportable segment for the periods ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 ($ in thousands).
 
 
   
General Banking Division
   
Insurance Division
   
Wealth Mgt. Division
   
Total
 
For the year ended December 31, 2008
                       
Net interest income from external customers
  $ 314,143     $ -     $ 5,017     $ 319,160  
Internal funding
    717       224       (941 )     -  
Net interest income
    314,860       224       4,076       319,160  
Provision for loan losses
    76,435       -       (23 )     76,412  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    238,425       224       4,099       242,748  
Noninterest income
    116,141       32,544       28,573       177,258  
Noninterest expense
    238,646       24,133       20,940       283,719  
Income before income taxes
    115,920       8,635       11,732       136,287  
Income taxes
    36,449       3,258       4,163       43,870  
Segment net income
  $ 79,471     $ 5,377     $ 7,569     $ 92,417  
                                 
Selected Financial Information
                               
Average assets
  $ 9,012,458     $ 20,489     $ 98,240     $ 9,131,187  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 26,150     $ 433     $ 331     $ 26,914  
                                 
For the year ended December 31, 2007
                               
Net interest income (expense) from external customers
  $ 295,839     $ (3 )   $ 4,947     $ 300,783  
Internal funding
    922       -       (922 )     -  
Net interest income (expense)
    296,761       (3 )     4,025       300,783  
Provision for loan losses
    23,780       -       4       23,784  
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses
    272,981       (3 )     4,021       276,999  
Noninterest income
    100,440       35,574       26,433       162,447  
Noninterest expense
    232,316       24,285       19,848       276,449  
Income before income taxes
    141,105       11,286       10,606       162,997  
Income taxes
    46,268       4,378       3,756       54,402  
Segment net income
  $ 94,837     $ 6,908     $ 6,850     $ 108,595  
                                 
Selected Financial Information
                               
Average assets
  $ 8,733,634     $ 21,670     $ 90,533     $ 8,845,837  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 26,973     $ 407     $ 383     $ 27,763  
                                 
For the year ended December 31, 2006
                               
Net interest income (expense) from external customers
  $ 276,027     $ (8 )   $ 4,552     $ 280,571  
Internal funding
    470       -       (470 )     -  
Net interest income (expense)
    276,497       (8 )     4,082       280,571  
Provision for loan losses
    (5,939 )     -       1       (5,938 )
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses
    282,436       (8 )     4,081       286,509  
Noninterest income
    97,153       34,279       23,696       155,128  
Noninterest expense
    218,208       23,384       18,888       260,480  
Income before income taxes
    161,381       10,887       8,889       181,157  
Income taxes
    54,419       4,224       3,241       61,884  
Segment net income
  $ 106,962     $ 6,663     $ 5,648     $ 119,273  
                                 
Selected Financial Information
                               
Average assets
  $ 8,313,728     $ 25,065     $ 88,695     $ 8,427,488  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 25,875     $ 392     $ 422     $ 26,689  


Note 20 Parent Company Only Financial Information
($ in thousands)

Condensed Balance Sheets
       
December 31,
 
Assets:
       
2008
   
2007
 
Investment in banks
        $ 1,225,505     $ 987,365  
Other assets
          23,633       9,778  
Total Assets
        $ 1,249,138     $ 997,143  
                       
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                     
Accrued expense
        $ 568     $ 403  
Borrowings
          -       7,000  
Junior subordinated debt securities
          70,104       70,104  
Shareholders' equity
          1,178,466       919,636  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
        $ 1,249,138     $ 997,143  
                       
                       
Condensed Statements of Income
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
Revenue:
 
2008
 
 
2007
   
2006
 
Dividends received from banks
  $ 65,558     $ 96,228     $ 85,741  
Earnings of subsidiaries over distributions
    29,468       15,922       34,238  
Other income
    241       326       1,862  
Total Revenue
    95,267       112,476       121,841  
Expense:
                       
Interest expense
    181       444       628  
Other expense
    2,669       3,437       1,940  
Total Expense
    2,850       3,881       2,568  
Net Income
    92,417       108,595       119,273  
Preferred stock dividends
    1,165       -       -  
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
    188       -       -  
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 91,064     $ 108,595     $ 119,273  
                         
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
Operating Activities:
 
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net income
  $ 92,417     $ 108,595     $ 119,273  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Increase in investment in subsidiaries
    (29,468 )     (15,922 )     (34,238 )
Other
    342       (583 )     1,043  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    63,291       92,090       86,078  
                         
Investing Activities:
                       
Payment for investments in subsidiaries
    (205,000 )     -       (212,669 )
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale
    4,002       3,172       -  
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
    -       -       15,409  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (1,531 )     (7,167 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of other assets
    -       3,550       -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (202,529 )     (445 )     (197,260 )
                         
Financing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from line of credit
    -       17,000       -  
Repayments of line of credit
    (7,000 )     (21,000 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of junior subordinated debt securities
    -       -       70,104  
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and warrant
    215,000       -       -  
Cash dividends
    (53,022 )     (51,472 )     (48,634 )
Common stock transactions, net
    765       (38,410 )     90,336  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    155,743       (93,882 )     111,806  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    16,505       (2,237 )     624  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    2,973       5,210       4,586  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 19,478     $ 2,973     $ 5,210  

Trustmark (parent company only) paid income taxes of approximately $56.9 million in 2008, $53.9 million in 2007 and $56.3 million in 2006. Interest paid was $220 thousand during 2008, $511 thousand during 2007 and $523 thousand for 2006.
 
 
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