10-K 1 rnst1231201710k.htm 10-K Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017
Commission file number 001-13253
RENASANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Mississippi
 
64-0676974
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
209 Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi
 
38804-4827
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
(662) 680-1001
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 
Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $5.00 par value
 
The NASDAQ Global Select Market
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.     Yes þ No ¨ 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.     Yes ¨ No þ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                                    Yes þ No ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).                                Yes þ No ¨ 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.                                             ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company,” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
¨
 
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                 ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).        Yes ¨ No þ
As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock, $5.00 par value per share, held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the last sale price as reported on The NASDAQ Global Select Market for such date, was $1,874,674,880.
As of February 23, 2018, 49,335,631 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $5.00 par value per share, were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Renasant Corporation are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.


Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Form 10-K
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
CONTENTS
 
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Item 1A.
Item 1B.
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Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
 
 
 
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
 
 
 
Item 15.
Item 16.
Form 10-K Summary


PART I
This Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain or incorporate by reference statements regarding Renasant Corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements usually include words such as “expects,” “projects,” “proposes,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “plan,” “potential,” “possible,” “approximately,” “should” and variations of such words and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in, or incorporated by reference into, this report reflect our current assumptions and estimates of, among other things, future economic circumstances, industry conditions, business strategy and decisions, Company performance and financial results. Management believes its assumptions and estimates are reasonable, but they are all inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties, many beyond management’s control, that could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ from the anticipated results and expectations indicated or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such differences may be material. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.
Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the following risks (which are addressed in more detail in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Form 10-K):
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the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate acquisitions into its operations, retain the customers of these businesses, grow the acquired operations and realize the cost savings expected from an acquisition to the extent and in the timeframe anticipated by management;
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the effect of economic conditions and interest rates on a national, regional or international basis;
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timing and success of the implementation of changes in operations to achieve enhanced earnings or effect cost savings;
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competitive pressures in the consumer finance, commercial finance, insurance, financial services, asset management, retail banking, mortgage lending and auto lending industries;
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the financial resources of, and products available to, competitors;
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changes in laws and regulations as well as changes in accounting standards;
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changes in policy by regulatory agencies;
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changes in the securities and foreign exchange markets;
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the Company’s potential growth, including its entrance or expansion into new markets, and the need for sufficient capital to support that growth;
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changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios, including adverse developments in borrower industries or in the repayment ability of individual borrowers;
•
an insufficient allowance for loan losses as a result of inaccurate assumptions;
•
general economic, market or business conditions, including the impact of inflation;
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changes in demand for loan products and financial services;
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concentration of credit exposure;
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changes or the lack of changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships;
•
increased cybersecurity risk, including potential network breaches, business disruptions or financial losses;
•
natural disasters and other catastrophic events in the Company’s geographic area;
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uncertainties in the Company’s preliminary review of, and additional analysis with respect to, the impact of H.R. 1, commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted on December 22, 2017, including, among other things, the expected impact of this legislation on the Company’s net deferred tax assets and the impact of the revaluation of such deferred tax assets by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2017;
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the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; and

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other circumstances, many of which are beyond management’s control.
The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions or estimates, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
The information set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is as of February 23, 2018, unless otherwise indicated herein.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
Renasant Corporation, a Mississippi corporation incorporated in 1982, owns and operates Renasant Bank, a Mississippi banking corporation with operations in Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia, and Renasant Insurance, Inc., a Mississippi corporation with operations in Mississippi. Renasant Insurance, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renasant Bank. Renasant Bank is referred to herein as the “Bank,” and Renasant Insurance, Inc. is referred to herein as “Renasant Insurance.”
Our vision is to be the financial services advisor and provider of choice in each community we serve. With this vision in mind, management has organized the branch banks into community banks using a franchise concept. The franchise approach empowers community bank presidents to execute their own business plans in order to achieve our vision. Specific performance measurement tools are available to assist these presidents in determining the success of their plan implementation. A few of the ratios used in measuring the success of their business plan include:
 
—
return on average assets
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net interest margin and spread
 
—
 
the efficiency ratio
—
 
fee income shown as a percentage of loans and deposits
 
—
 
loan and deposit growth
—
 
the volume and pricing of deposits
 
—
 
net charge-offs to average loans
—
 
the percentage of loans past due and nonaccruing
While we have preserved decision-making at a local level, we have centralized our legal, accounting, investment, risk management, loan review, human resources, audit and data processing/operations functions. The centralization of these functions enables us to maintain consistent quality and achieve certain economies of scale.
Our vision is further validated through our core values. These values include (1) employees are our greatest assets, (2) quality is not negotiable and (3) clients’ trust is foremost. Centered on these values was the development of five objectives that are the focal point of our strategic plan. Those objectives include: (1) client satisfaction and development, (2) financial soundness and profitability, (3) growth, (4) employee satisfaction and development and (5) shareholder satisfaction and development.
Members of our Board of Directors also serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Bank (which has a broader membership than the Company board). Responsibility for the management of our Bank remains with the Board of Directors and officers of the Bank; however, management services rendered by the Company to the Bank are intended to supplement internal management and expand the scope of banking services normally offered by the Bank.
Acquisition of Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc.
On July 1, 2017, the Company completed its acquisition by merger of Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc. (“Metropolitan”), a bank holding company headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi and the parent of Metropolitan Bank, a Mississippi banking corporation. On the same date, Metropolitan Bank merged with and into Renasant Bank. On the closing date of the acquisition, Metropolitan operated eight banking locations in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Company issued 4,883,182 shares of its common stock and paid $4.8 million to Metropolitan stock option holders for 100% of the voting equity interest in Metropolitan in a transaction valued at $219.5 million. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired assets with a fair value of $1.4 billion, including loans held for investment and loans held for sale with a fair value of $968 million, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of $1.1 billion, including deposits with a fair value of $942 million. At the acquisition date, approximately $140.5 million of goodwill and $7.0 million of core deposit intangible assets were recorded. The Company is finalizing the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the acquisition; accordingly, the foregoing amounts remain subject to change.
Acquisition of KeyWorth Bank
On April 1, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of KeyWorth Bank, a Georgia banking corporation (“KeyWorth”), by merging KeyWorth with and into Renasant Bank. On the closing date of the acquisition, KeyWorth operated six banking locations

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in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Company issued 1,680,021 shares of its common stock and paid $3.6 million to KeyWorth stock option and warrant holders for 100% of the voting equity interest in KeyWorth in a transaction valued at $58.9 million. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired assets with a fair value of $415.2 million, including loans with a fair value of $272.3 million, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of $359.9 million, including deposits with a fair value of $349.0 million. At the acquisition date, approximately $20.6 million of goodwill and $2.0 million of core deposit intangible assets were recorded.
Termination of loss share agreements
On December 8, 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) that terminated all of the Bank’s loss share agreements, resulting in a payment by us to the FDIC of $4.8 million. All rights and obligations of the parties under these loss share agreements, including the claw-back provisions, terminated effective December 8, 2016. As a result, all recoveries, gains, charge-offs, losses and expenses related to assets previously covered under loss share agreements are recognized entirely by the Bank from the date of termination. Notwithstanding the termination of the loss share agreements with the FDIC, the terms of the purchase and assumption agreements for the Bank’s FDIC-assisted acquisitions continue to require the FDIC to indemnify us against certain claims, including claims with respect to assets, liabilities or any affiliate not acquired or otherwise assumed by the Bank and with respect to claims based on any action by directors, officers or employees of the relevant failed financial institutions.
Operations
The Company has three reportable segments: a Community Banks segment, an Insurance segment and a Wealth Management segment. Financial information about our segments for each of the last three years, including information with respect to revenues from external customers, profit or loss and total assets, is contained in Note 25, “Segment Reporting,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Neither we, the Bank nor Renasant Insurance have any foreign operations.
Operations of Community Banks
Substantially all of our business activities are conducted through, and substantially all of our assets and revenues are derived from, the operations of our community banks, which offer a complete range of banking and financial services to individuals and to small to medium-size businesses. As described in more detail below, these services include checking and savings accounts, business and personal loans, interim construction loans, specialty commercial lending, as well as safe deposit and night depository facilities. Automated teller machines are located throughout our market area. Our Online and Mobile Banking products and our call center also provide 24-hour banking services.
As of December 31, 2017, we had 180 banking, insurance and financial services offices located throughout our markets in Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Lending Activities.  Income generated by our lending activities, in the form of both interest income and loan-related fees, comprises a substantial portion of our revenue, accounting for approximately 66.16%, 67.92% and 63.88% of our total gross revenues in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Total gross revenues consist of interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and noninterest income. Our lending philosophy is to minimize credit losses by following strict credit approval standards, diversifying our loan portfolio by both type and geography and conducting ongoing review and management of the loan portfolio. Loans are originated through our traditional community banking model based on customer need. Customer needs are met either through our commercial or personal banking lending groups depending on the relationship and type of service or product desired. Our commercial lending group provides banking services to corporations or other business customers and originates loans for general corporate purposes, such as financing for commercial and industrial projects or income producing commercial real estate. Also included in our commercial lending group are experienced lenders within our specialty lines of business, which consist of our asset-based lending, healthcare, factoring, and equipment lease financing banking groups as well as loans meeting the criteria to be guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Our personal banking group provides small consumer installment loans, real estate loans, lines of credit and construction financing and originates conventional first and second mortgages.
The following is a description of each of the principal types of loans in our loan portfolio, the relative risk of each type of loan and the steps we take to reduce credit risk. A further discussion of the risk reduction policies and procedures applicable to our lending activities can be found in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under the heading “Risk Management – Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses.” Our loans are primarily generated within the market areas where our branches are located.

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— Commercial, Financial and Agricultural Loans. Commercial, financial and agricultural loans (referred to as “commercial loans”), which accounted for approximately 13.64% of our total loans at December 31, 2017, are customarily granted to established local business customers in our market area on a fully collateralized basis to meet their credit needs. The terms and loan structure are dependent on the collateral and strength of the borrower. The loan-to-value ratios range from 50% to 85%, depending on the type of collateral. Terms are typically short term in nature and are commensurate with the secondary source of repayment that serves as our collateral.
Although commercial loans may be collateralized by equipment or other business assets, the repayment of these types of loans depends primarily on the creditworthiness and projected cash flow of the borrower (and any guarantors). Thus, the chief considerations when assessing the risk of a commercial loan are the general business conditions of the local economy and the local business borrower’s ability to sell its products and services, thereby generating sufficient operating revenue to repay us under the agreed upon terms and conditions. The liquidation of collateral is considered a secondary source of repayment. Another source of repayment are guarantors of the loan, if any. To manage these risks, the Bank’s policy is to secure its commercial loans with both the assets of the borrowing business and any other additional collateral and guarantees that may be available. In addition, we actively monitor certain financial measures of the borrower, including advance rate, cash flow, collateral value and other appropriate credit factors. We use commercial loan credit scoring models for smaller level commercial loans.
— Real Estate – 1-4 Family Mortgage. We are active in the real estate – 1-4 family mortgage area (referred to as “residential real estate loans”), with approximately 30.76% of our total loans at December 31, 2017, being residential real estate loans. We offer both first and second mortgages on residential real estate. Loans secured by residential real estate in which the property is the principal residence of the borrower are referred to as “primary” 1-4 family mortgages. Loans secured by residential real estate in which the property is rented to tenants or is not the principal residence of the borrower are referred to as “rental/investment” 1-4 family mortgages. We also offer loans for the preparation of residential real property prior to construction (referred to in this Annual Report as “residential land development loans”). In addition, we offer home equity loans or lines of credit and term loans secured by first and second mortgages on the residences of borrowers who elect to use the accumulated equity in their homes for purchases, refinances, home improvements, education and other personal expenditures. Both fixed and variable rate loans are offered with competitive terms and fees. Originations of residential real estate loans are generated either through retail efforts in our branches or through originations by or referrals from our mortgage operations. We attempt to minimize the risk associated with residential real estate loans by strictly scrutinizing the financial condition of the borrower; typically, we also limit the maximum loan-to-value ratio.
We retain residential real estate loans for our portfolio when the Bank has sufficient liquidity to fund the needs of established customers and when rates are favorable to retain the loans. Retained portfolio loans are made primarily through the Bank’s adjustable-rate mortgage product offerings.
We also originate residential real estate loans with the intention of selling them in the secondary market to third party private investors or directly to government sponsored agencies. When these loans are sold, we either release or retain the related servicing rights, depending on a number of factors, such as the pricing of such loans in the secondary market, fluctuations in interest rates that would impact the profitability of the loans and other market-related conditions. Residential real estate originations to be sold are sold either on a “best efforts” basis or under a “mandatory delivery” sales agreement. Under a “best efforts” sales agreement, residential real estate originations are locked in at a contractual rate with third party private investors or directly with government sponsored agencies, and we are obligated to sell the mortgages to such investors only if the mortgages are closed and funded. The risk we assume is conditioned upon loan underwriting and market conditions in the national mortgage market. Under a “mandatory delivery” sales agreement, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price and delivery date. Penalties are paid to the investor if we fail to satisfy the contract. The Company does not actively market or originate subprime mortgage loans.
With respect to second lien home equity loans or lines of credit, which inherently carry a higher risk of loss upon default, we limit our exposure by limiting these types of loans to borrowers with high credit scores.
— Real Estate – Commercial Mortgage. Our real estate – commercial mortgage loans (“commercial real estate loans”) represented approximately 44.98% of our total loans at December 31, 2017. Included in this portfolio are loans in which the owner develops a property with the intention of locating its business there. These loans are referred to as “owner-occupied” commercial real estate loans. Payments on these loans are dependent on the successful development and management of the business as well as the borrower’s ability to generate sufficient operating revenue to repay the loan. The Bank mitigates the risk that our estimate of value will prove to be inaccurate by having sufficient sources of secondary repayment as well as guarantor support. In some instances, in addition to our mortgage on the underlying real estate of the business, our commercial real estate loans are secured by other non-real estate collateral, such as equipment or other assets used in the business.

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In addition to owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, we offer loans in which the owner develops a property where the source of repayment of the loan will come from the sale or lease of the developed property, for example, retail shopping centers, hotels, storage facilities, etc. These loans are referred to as “non-owner occupied” commercial real estate loans. We also offer commercial real estate loans to developers of commercial properties for purposes of site acquisition and preparation and other development prior to actual construction (referred to in this Annual Report as “commercial land development loans”). Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and commercial land development loans are dependent on the successful completion of the project and may be affected by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy as a whole.
We seek to minimize risks relating to all commercial real estate loans by limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio and strictly scrutinizing the financial condition of the borrower, the quality of the collateral, the management of the property securing the loan and, where applicable, the financial strength of the tenant occupying the property. Loans are usually structured either to fully amortize over the term of the loan or to balloon after the third year or fifth year of the loan, typically with an amortization period not to exceed 20 years. We also actively monitor such financial measures as advance rate, cash flow, collateral value and other appropriate credit factors. We generally obtain loan guarantees from financially capable parties to the transaction based on a review of the guarantor’s financial statements.
— Real Estate – Construction. Our real estate – construction loans (“construction loans”) represented approximately 8.31% of our total loans at December 31, 2017. Our construction loan portfolio consists of loans for the construction of single family residential properties, multi-family properties and commercial projects. Maturities for construction loans generally range from 9 to 12 months for residential property and from 12 to 24 months for non-residential and multi-family properties. Construction lending entails significant additional risks compared to residential real estate or commercial real estate lending, including the risk that loan funds are advanced upon the security of the property under construction, which is of uncertain value prior to the completion of construction. The risk is to evaluate accurately the total loan funds required to complete a project and to ensure proper loan-to-value ratios during the construction phase. We address the risks associated with construction lending in a number of ways. As a threshold matter, we limit loan-to-value ratios to 85% of when-completed appraised values for owner-occupied and investor-owned residential or commercial properties. We monitor draw requests either internally or with the assistance of a third party, creating an additional safeguard that ensures advances are in line with project budgets.
— Installment Loans to Individuals. Installment loans to individuals (or “consumer loans”), which represented approximately 1.60% of our total loans at December 31, 2017, are granted to individuals for the purchase of personal goods. Loss or decline of income by the borrower due to unplanned occurrences represents the primary risk of default to us. In the event of default, a shortfall in the value of the collateral may pose a loss to us in this loan category. Before granting a consumer loan, we assess the applicant’s credit history and ability to meet existing and proposed debt obligations. Although the applicant’s creditworthiness is the primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral, if any, to the proposed loan amount. We obtain a lien against the collateral securing the loan and hold title until the loan is repaid in full.
— Equipment Financing and Leasing. Equipment financing loans (or “lease financing loans”), which represented approximately 0.71% of our total loans at December 31, 2017, are granted to provide capital to businesses for commercial equipment needs. These loans are generally granted for periods ranging between two and five years at fixed rates of interest. Loss or decline of income by the borrower due to unplanned occurrences represents the primary risk of default to us. In the event of default, a shortfall in the value of the collateral may pose a loss to us in this loan category.  We obtain a lien against the collateral securing the loan and hold title (if applicable) until the loan is repaid in full. Transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, material handling, printing and construction are the industries that typically obtain lease financing. In addition, we offer a product tailored to qualified not-for-profit customers that provides real estate financing at tax-exempt rates.
To protect against the risks associated with fluctuations in economic conditions within the Bank’s footprint, management has implemented a strategy to proactively monitor the risk to the Company presented by the Bank’s loan portfolio as a whole. First, we purposefully manage the loan portfolio to avoid excessive concentrations in any particular loan category. Our goal is to structure the loan portfolio so that it is comprised of approximately one-third commercial loans and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, one-third non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and one-third residential real estate loans and consumer loans. Construction and land development loans are allocated between the commercial real estate and residential real estate categories based on the property securing the loan. With respect to construction and land development loans in particular, management monitors whether the allocation of these loans across geography and asset type heightens the general risk associated with these types of loans. We also monitor concentrations in our construction and land development loans based on regulatory guidelines promulgated by banking regulators which include evaluating the aggregate value of these loans as a percentage of our risk-based capital (this is referred to as the “100/300 Test” and is discussed in more detail under the “Supervision and Regulation” heading below) as well as monitoring loans considered to be high volatility commercial real estate.
Investment Activities. We acquire investment securities to provide a source for meeting our liquidity needs as well as to supply securities to be used in collateralizing certain deposits and other types of borrowings. We primarily acquire mortgage-backed

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securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by government-sponsored entities such as FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA (colloquially known as “Fannie Mae,” “Freddie Mac” and “Ginnie Mae,” respectively) as well as municipal securities. Generally, cash flows from maturities and calls of our investment securities that are not used to fund loan growth are reinvested in investment securities. We also hold investments in pooled trust preferred securities. At December 31, 2017, all of the Company’s investment securities were classified as available for sale.
Investment income generated by our investment activities, both taxable and tax-exempt, accounted for approximately 6.48%, 6.98% and 8.65% of our total gross revenues in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Deposit Services. We offer a broad range of deposit services and products to our consumer and commercial clients. Through our community branch networks, we offer consumer checking accounts with free online and mobile banking, which includes bill pay and transfer features, interest bearing checking, money market accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts and health savings accounts.
For our commercial clients, we offer a competitive suite of cash management products which include, but are not limited to, remote deposit capture, account reconciliation with CD-ROM statements, electronic statements, positive pay, ACH origination and wire transfer, wholesale and retail lockbox, investment sweep accounts, enhanced business Internet banking, outbound data exchange and multi-bank reporting.
The deposit services we offer accounted for approximately 10.57%, 10.78% and 12.16% of our total gross revenues in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, in the form of fees for deposit services. The deposits held by our Bank have been primarily generated within the market areas where our branches are located.
Operations of Wealth Management
Through the Wealth Management segment, we offer a wide variety of fiduciary services and administer (as trustee or in other fiduciary or representative capacities) qualified retirement plans, profit sharing and other employee benefit plans, personal trusts and estates. In addition, the Wealth Management segment offers annuities, mutual funds and other investment services through a third party broker-dealer. For 2017, the Wealth Management segment contributed total revenue of $15.0 million, or 2.91%, of the Company’s total gross revenues. Wealth Management operations are headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Birmingham, Alabama, but our products and services are available to customers in all of our markets through our community banks.
Operations of Insurance
Renasant Insurance is a full-service insurance agency offering all lines of commercial and personal insurance through major carriers. For 2017, Renasant Insurance contributed total revenue of $10.0 million, or 1.94%, of the Company’s total gross revenues and operated ten offices - one office each in Ackerman, Brandon, Corinth, Durant, Kosciusko, Louisville, Madison, Oxford, Starkville and Tupelo, Mississippi.
Competition
Community Banks
Vigorous competition exists in all major product and geographic areas in which we conduct banking business. We compete through our Bank for available loans and deposits with state, regional and national banks in all of our service areas, as well as savings and loan associations, credit unions, finance companies, mortgage companies, insurance companies, brokerage firms and investment companies. All of these numerous institutions compete in the delivery of services and products through availability, quality and pricing, and many of our competitors are larger and have substantially greater resources than we do, including higher total assets and capitalization, greater access to capital markets and a broader offering of financial services.
For 2017, we maintained approximately 12% of the market share (deposit base) in our entire Mississippi area, approximately 1% in our entire Tennessee area, approximately 2% in our entire Alabama area, approximately 2% in our entire Florida area and approximately 1% in our entire Georgia area.

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Certain markets in which we operate have demographics that we believe indicate the possibility of future growth at higher rates than other markets in which we operate. The following table shows our deposit share in those markets as of June 30, 2017 (which is the latest date that such information is available):
Market
 
Available Deposits (in billions)     
 
 Deposit
Share         
Mississippi
 
 
 
 
Tupelo
 
$
2.3

 
46.9
%
DeSoto County
 
2.5

 
8.3
%
Oxford
 
1.2

 
11.1
%
Columbus
 
1.0

 
10.3
%
Starkville
 
1.0

 
29.0
%
Jackson
 
12.6

 
3.1
%
Tennessee
 
 
 
 
Memphis
 
24.5

 
1.1
%
Nashville
 
45.4

 
0.9
%
Maryville
 
2.0

 
2.7
%
Alabama
 
 
 
 
Birmingham
 
35.0

 
0.8
%
Decatur
 
1.9

 
17.5
%
Huntsville/Madison
 
7.1

 
1.6
%
Montgomery
 
6.6

 
0.9
%
Tuscaloosa
 
3.4

 
1.1
%
Florida
 
 
 
 
Columbia
 
1.1

 
2.2
%
Gainesville
 
4.1

 
2.2
%
Ocala
 
6.0

 
2.0
%
Georgia
 
 
 
 
Alpharetta/Roswell
 
8.5

 
2.1
%
Canton/Woodstock
 
3.0

 
4.8
%
Cartersville/Cumming
 
3.7

 
4.6
%
Gwinnett
 
16.1

 
0.7
%
Lowndes
 
1.9

 
2.5
%
Source:  FDIC, as of June 30, 2017
Wealth Management
Our Wealth Management segment competes with other banks, brokerage firms, financial advisers and trust companies, which provide one or more of the services and products that we offer. Our wealth management operations compete on the basis of available product lines, rates and fees, as well as reputation and professional expertise. No particular company or group of companies dominates this industry.
Insurance
We encounter strong competition in the markets in which we conduct insurance operations. Through our insurance subsidiary, we compete with independent insurance agencies and agencies affiliated with other banks and/or other insurance carriers. All of these agencies compete in the delivery of personal and commercial product lines. There is no dominant insurance agency in our markets.
Supervision and Regulation
General
The U.S. banking industry is highly regulated under federal and state law. We are a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”). As a result, we are subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Bank is a commercial bank chartered under the laws of the State of Mississippi; it is not a member of the Federal Reserve System. As a Mississippi non-member bank, the Bank is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (the “DBCF”), as the chartering entity of the bank, and by the FDIC, as the insurer of the Bank’s deposits. As a result of this extensive system of supervision and regulation, the growth and earnings performance of the Company and the Bank are affected not only by management decisions and general and local economic conditions, but also by the statutes, rules, regulations

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and policies administered by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the DBCF, as well as by other federal and state regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our operations, such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”).
The bank regulatory scheme has two primary goals: to maintain a safe and sound banking system and to facilitate the conduct of sound monetary policy. This comprehensive system of supervision and regulation is intended primarily for the protection of the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund, banks depositors and the public, rather than our shareholders or creditors. To this end, federal and state banking laws and regulations control, among other things, the types of activities in which we and the Bank may engage, permissible investments, the level of reserves that the Bank must maintain against deposits, minimum equity capital levels, the nature and amount of collateral required for loans, maximum interest rates that can be charged, the manner and amount of the dividends that may be paid, and corporate activities regarding mergers, acquisitions and the establishment of branch offices.
The description below summarizes certain elements of the bank regulatory framework applicable to us and the Bank. This summary is not, however, intended to describe all laws, regulations and policies applicable to us and the Bank, and the description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the statutes, regulations, policies, interpretative letters and other written guidance that are described below. Further, the following discussion addresses the bank regulatory framework as in effect as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The administration of President Trump has undertaken a broad effort to curtail federal regulations generally, including those affecting the banking industry, and there are also a number of items of legislation currently pending before the United States Congress that, if enacted, would significantly alter the existing bank regulatory framework (by either adding new laws and regulations or by amending, or completely repealing, existing laws and regulations). Proposals to revise Mississippi’s banking laws and regulations are also frequently raised. Accordingly, the following discussion must be read in light of the enactment of any new federal or state banking laws or regulations or any amendment or repeal of existing laws or regulations, or any change in the policies of the regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over the Company’s operations, after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Supervision and Regulation of Renasant Corporation
General. As a bank holding company registered under the BHC Act, we are subject to the regulation and supervision applicable to bank holding companies by the Federal Reserve. The BHC Act and other federal laws subject bank holding companies to particular restrictions on the types of activities in which they may engage and to a range of supervisory requirements and activities, including regulatory enforcement actions for violations of laws and regulations or engaging in unsafe and unsound banking practices. The Federal Reserve’s jurisdiction also extends to any company that we directly or indirectly control, such as any non-bank subsidiaries and other companies in which we own a controlling investment.
Scope of Permissible Activities. Under the BHC Act, we are prohibited from acquiring a direct or indirect interest in or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company that is not a bank or financial holding company and from engaging directly or indirectly in activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks or furnishing services to or performing services for our subsidiary banks. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may engage, directly or indirectly (including through the ownership of shares of another company), in certain activities that the Federal Reserve has found to be so closely related to banking or managing and controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. These activities include, among others, operating a mortgage, finance, credit card or factoring company; providing certain data processing, storage and transmission services; acting as an investment or financial advisor; acting as an insurance agent for certain types of credit-related insurance; leasing personal or real property on a nonoperating basis; and providing certain stock brokerage services.
Pursuant to the amendment to the BHC Act effected by the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 (commonly referred to as the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, or the “GLB Act”), a bank holding company whose subsidiary deposit institutions are “well capitalized” and “well managed” may elect to become a “financial holding company” (“FHC”) and thereby engage without prior Federal Reserve approval in certain banking and non-banking activities that are deemed to be financial in nature or incidental to financial activity. These “financial in nature” activities include securities underwriting, dealing and market making; organizing, sponsoring and managing mutual funds; insurance underwriting and agency activities; merchant banking activities; and other activities that the Federal Reserve has determined to be closely related to banking. No regulatory approval is required for a financial holding company to acquire a company, other than a bank or savings association, engaged in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to activities that are financial in nature, as determined by the Federal Reserve. We have not elected to become an FHC.
A dominant theme of the GLB Act is functional regulation of financial services, with the primary regulator of the Company or its subsidiaries being the agency which traditionally regulates the activity in which the Company or its subsidiaries wish to engage. For example, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulates bank holding company securities transactions, and the various banking regulators oversee banking activities.
Capital Adequacy Guidelines. The Federal Reserve has adopted risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies. The risk-based capital guidelines are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles

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among banks and bank holding companies, to factor off-balance sheet exposure into the assessment of capital adequacy, to minimize disincentives for holding liquid, low-risk assets and to achieve greater consistency in the evaluation of the capital adequacy of major banking organizations worldwide. Under these guidelines, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. These requirements apply on a consolidated basis to bank holding companies with consolidated assets of $500 million, such as the Company. In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the Federal Reserve has adopted a minimum Tier 1 capital (leverage) ratio, under which a bank holding company must maintain a minimum level of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets of at least 4%.
The capital requirements applicable to the Company are substantially similar to those imposed on the Bank under FDIC regulations, described below under the heading “Supervision and Regulation of Renasant Bank - Capital Adequacy Guidelines.”
Payment of Dividends; Source of Strength. Under Federal Reserve policy, in general a bank holding company should pay dividends only when (1) its net income available to shareholders over the last four quarters (net of dividends paid) has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends, (2) the prospective rate of earnings retention appears to be consistent with the capital needs and overall current and prospective financial condition of the bank holding company and its subsidiaries and (3) the bank holding company will continue to meet minimum regulatory capital adequacy ratios after giving effect to the dividend.
In addition, a bank holding company is required to serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary banks. This means that we are expected to use available resources to provide adequate financial resources to the Bank, including during periods of financial stress or adversity, and to maintain the financial flexibility and capital-raising capacity to obtain additional resources for assisting the Bank where necessary. In addition, any capital loans that we make to the Bank are subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to certain other indebtedness of the Bank. In the event of our bankruptcy, any commitment by us to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of the Bank will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.
Stress Testing. As required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), a bank with total assets over $10 billion is obligated to conduct stress testing when the average of its consolidated total assets as of the end of its most recent four quarters exceeds $10 billion. Although not currently applicable to the Company or the Bank, when and if we exceed $10 billion in average consolidated assets over the measurement period, we will be required to conduct annual stress tests to ensure we have sufficient capital during periods of economic downturn. The Federal Reserve and FDIC release stress-test scenarios on February 15 of each year, and banking organizations are required to submit the results of their tests to the appropriate regulator by July 31. The results of each year’s stress tests are publicly disclosed following each banking organization’s submission. When and if we are required to conduct stress testing, we expect that banking regulators will consider the results of this testing an important factor in evaluating our and the Bank’s capital adequacy, especially when reviewing any proposed acquisitions and in determining whether any proposed dividends or stock repurchases by us may be an unsafe or unsound practice.
If a bank becomes subject to stress testing prior to or as of March 31 of any year, it will be required to conduct its first annual stress test in the next calendar year; if the bank becomes subject to stress testing after March 31, it must conduct its first annual stress test in the second calendar year. Accordingly, if we exceed $10 billion in total average consolidated assets as of March 31, 2018, we will be required to conduct in 2019 our first annual stress test for the year ending December 31, 2018; if we exceed $10 billion in total average consolidated assets after March 31, 2018, we will be required to conduct in 2020 our first annual stress test for the year ending December 31, 2019. Even though the Company is not yet subject to the stress testing requirements, we have already begun developing policies and procedures to comply with the rules when and if they become applicable.
Acquisitions by Bank Holding Companies. The BHC Act requires every bank holding company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before it acquires all or substantially all of the assets of any bank, merges or consolidates with another bank holding company or acquires ownership or control of any voting shares of any bank if after such acquisition it would own or control, directly or indirectly, more than 5% of the voting shares of such bank. The Federal Reserve will not approve any acquisition, merger or consolidation that would have a substantially anti-competitive effect, unless the anti-competitive impact of the proposed transaction is clearly outweighed by a greater public interest in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served. The Federal Reserve also considers capital adequacy and other financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the companies and the banks concerned, together with the convenience and needs of the community to be served and the record of the bank holding company and its subsidiary bank(s) in combating money laundering activities. Finally, in order to acquire banks located outside of their home state, a bank holding company and its subsidiary institutions must be “well capitalized” and “well managed.”
The BHC Act also prohibits a bank holding company, with certain exceptions, from itself engaging in or acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company engaged in non-banking activities. The principal exception to this prohibition is for a bank holding company engaging in or acquiring shares of a company whose activities are found by the Federal

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Reserve to be so closely related to banking or managing banks as to be a proper incident thereto. In making determinations whether activities are closely related to banking or managing banks, the Federal Reserve must consider whether the performance of such activities by a bank holding company or its subsidiaries can reasonably be expected to produce benefits to the public, such as greater convenience, increased competition or gains in efficiency of resources, and whether such public benefits outweigh the risks of possible adverse effects, such as decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interest or unsound banking practices.
Control Acquisitions. Federal and state laws, including the BHC Act and the Change in Bank Control Act, also impose prior notice or approval requirements and ongoing regulatory requirements on any investor that seeks to acquire direct or indirect “control” of an FDIC-insured depository institution or bank holding company. “Control” of a depository institution is a facts and circumstances analysis, but generally an investor is deemed to control a depository institution or other company if the investor owns or controls 25% or more of any class of voting securities. Ownership or control of 10% or more of any class of voting securities, where either the depository institution or company is a public company or no other person will own or control a greater percentage of that class of voting securities after the acquisition, is also presumed to result in the investor controlling the depository institution or other company, although this is subject to rebuttal.
Anti-Tying Restrictions. Bank holding companies and their affiliates are prohibited from tying the provision of certain services, such as extensions of credit, to other nonbanking services offered by a bank holding company or its affiliates.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 generally established a comprehensive framework to modernize and reform the oversight of public company auditing, improve the quality and transparency of financial reporting by those companies and strengthen the independence of auditors. Among other things, the legislation:
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Created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which is empowered to set auditing, quality control and ethics standards, to inspect registered public accounting firms, to conduct investigations and to take disciplinary actions, subject to SEC oversight and review;
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Strengthened auditor independence from corporate management by, among other things, limiting the scope of consulting services that auditors can offer their public company audit clients;
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Heightened the responsibility of public company directors and senior managers for the quality of the financial reporting and disclosure made by their companies. A number of provisions to deter wrongdoing by corporate management were also adopted;
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Imposed a number of new corporate disclosure requirements; and
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Imposed a range of new criminal penalties for fraud and other wrongful acts, as well as extended the period during which certain types of lawsuits can be brought against a company or its insiders.
Heightened Requirements for Bank Holding Companies with $10 Billion or More in Assets. Various federal banking laws and regulations, including rules adopted by the Federal Reserve pursuant to the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act, impose heightened requirements on certain large banks and bank holding companies. Although the majority of these rules apply to bank holding companies with at least $50 billion in total assets, some of the rules cover banks and bank holding companies with at least $10 billion in total consolidated assets. Following the fourth consecutive quarter (and any applicable phase-in period) where our or the Bank’s average total assets exceed this $10 billion threshold, we or the Bank, as applicable, will, among other requirements:
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be required to perform annual stress tests as described above in “Stress Testing;”
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be required to establish a dedicated risk committee of our board of directors responsible for overseeing our enterprise-wide risk management policies, which must be commensurate with our capital structure, risk profile, complexity, activities, size and other appropriate risk-related factors, and include as a member at least one risk management expert; and
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be examined for compliance with federal consumer protection laws primarily by the CFPB.
Well before the Company approached $10 billion in assets, we began developing policies and procedures to comply with the rules applicable to banks of such size. For example, we have established an Enterprise Risk Management Committee tasked with monitoring the risks identified by other Company and Bank committees in the context of the impact of each identified risk on other identified risks and ultimately on the Company as a whole. In addition, we implemented new controls and procedures relating to stress testing; in 2017, we began to run internal stress tests similar to what will be required when we are subject to the stress testing rules.
Supervision and Regulation of the Bank
General. As a Mississippi-chartered bank, the Bank is subject to the regulation and supervision of the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. As an FDIC-insured institution that is not a member of the Federal Reserve, the Bank is subject

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to the regulation and supervision of the FDIC. The regulations of the FDIC and the DBCF affect virtually all of the Bank’s activities, including the minimum levels of capital, the ability to pay dividends, mergers and acquisitions, borrowing and the ability to expand through new branches or acquisitions and various other matters.
Insurance of Deposits. The deposits of the Bank are insured through the Deposit Insurance Fund (the “DIF”) up to $250,000 for most accounts. The FDIC administers the DIF, and the FDIC must by law maintain the DIF at an amount equal to a specified percentage of the estimated annual insured deposits or assessment base. The minimum designated reserve ratio of the DIF is currently 1.15% of total insured deposits, but this ratio will increase to 1.35% by September 30, 2020. The FDIC must offset the effect of this increase for banks with assets less than $10 billion, meaning that banks above such asset threshold will bear the cost of the increase.
To fund the DIF, FDIC-insured banks are required to pay deposit insurance assessments to the FDIC on a quarterly basis. The amount of an institution’s assessment is based on its average consolidated total assets less its average tangible equity during the assessment period. As to the rate, it is based on our risk classification. An institution’s risk classification is assigned based on its capital levels and the level of supervisory concern that the institution poses to the regulators. The higher an institution’s risk classification, the higher its assessment rate (on the assumption that such institutions pose a greater risk of loss to the DIF). In addition, the FDIC can impose special assessments in certain instances. If for four consecutive quarters we report assets of $10 billion or more, our assessment rate will be based not only on our risk classification but also will incorporate forward-looking measures. Also, we would become subject to a surcharge designed to increase the DIF to specified levels.
In addition to assessments to fund the DIF, all institutions with deposits insured by the FDIC must pay assessments to fund interest payments on bonds issued by the Financing Corporation, a mixed-ownership government corporation established as a financing vehicle for the Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation. The assessment rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 is .0046% of insured deposits and is adjusted quarterly. These assessments will continue until the bonds mature in 2019 (the corporation’s ability to issue new debt has been terminated).
The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution, including the Bank, if it determines after a hearing that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed by an agreement with the FDIC. For an institution with no tangible capital, deposit insurance may be temporarily suspended during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance. If the FDIC terminates an institution’s deposit insurance, accounts insured at the time of the termination, less withdrawals, will continue to be insured for a period of six months to two years, as determined by the FDIC. We are not aware of any existing circumstances which would result in termination of the Bank’s deposit insurance.
Interstate Banking and Branching. Under Mississippi law, the Bank may establish additional branch offices within Mississippi, subject to the approval of the DBCF. After the Dodd-Frank Act, which repealed the “opt-in” provisions of the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1997, we can also establish additional branch offices outside Mississippi, subject to prior regulatory approval, so long as the laws of the state where the branch is to be located would permit a state bank chartered in that state to establish a branch. Finally, we may also establish offices in other states by merging with banks or by purchasing branches of other banks in other states, subject to certain restrictions.
Dividends. The restrictions and guidelines with respect to the Company’s payment of dividends are described above. As a practical matter, for so long as our operations chiefly consist of ownership of the Bank, the Bank will remain our source of dividend payments, and our ability to pay dividends will be subject to any restrictions applicable to the Bank.
The ability of the Bank to pay dividends is restricted by federal and state laws, regulations and policies. Under Mississippi law, a Mississippi bank may not pay dividends unless its earned surplus is in excess of three times capital stock. A Mississippi bank with earned surplus in excess of three times capital stock may pay a dividend, subject to the approval of the DBCF. In addition, the FDIC also has the authority to prohibit the Bank from engaging in business practices that the FDIC considers to be unsafe or unsound, which, depending on the financial condition of the Bank, could include the payment of dividends. Federal Reserve regulations also limit the amount the Bank may loan to the Company unless such loans are collateralized by specific obligations.
Capital Adequacy Guidelines. The FDIC has promulgated risk-based capital guidelines similar to, and with the same underlying purposes as, those established by the Federal Reserve with respect to bank holding companies. Under those guidelines, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items.
The capital guidelines have been subject to a number of revisions in recent years. Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, capital requirements for insured depository institutions are countercyclical, such that capital requirements increase in times of economic expansion and decrease in times of economic contraction. More recently, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency adopted rules implementing the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms, promulgated by the Basel

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Committee on Banking Supervision, a committee of central banks and bank supervisors, including the standardized approach of Basel II for non-core banks and bank holding companies such as the Bank and the Company. The Basel III rules substantially revised the risk-based capital requirements. Generally, these rules became effective on January 1, 2015, although parts of the rules will be phased in through 2019.
- Current Guidelines. Under the current risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, we are required to maintain (1) a ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital (“CET1”) to total risk-weighted assets of not less than 4.5%; (2) a minimum leverage capital ratio of 4%; (3) a minimum Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6%; and (4) a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8%. CET1 generally consists of common stock, retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive income and certain minority interests, less certain adjustments and deductions. In addition, we must maintain a “capital conservation buffer,” which is a specified amount of CET1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet minimum risk-based capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. If our ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted capital is below the capital conservation buffer, we will face restrictions on our ability to pay dividends, repurchase our outstanding stock and make certain discretionary bonus payments. When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the required capital conservation buffer will be 2.5% of CET1 to risk-weighted assets in addition to the amount necessary to meet minimum risk-based capital requirements; as of January 1, 2018, the capital conservation buffer is 1.875% of risk-weighted assets. In addition, the Basel III Rules have revised the agencies’ rules for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity and to incorporate certain international capital standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. These revisions affect the calculation of the denominator of a banking organization’s risk-based capital ratios to reflect the higher-risk nature of certain types of loans. As applicable to the Bank:
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For residential mortgages, the former 50% risk weight for performing residential first-lien mortgages and 100% risk-weight for all other mortgages has been replaced with a risk weight of between 35% and 200% determined by the mortgage’s loan-to-value ratio and whether the mortgage falls into one of two categories based on eight criteria that include the term, use of negative amortization and balloon payments, certain rate increases and documented and verified borrower income.
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For commercial mortgages, a 150% risk weight for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans has been substituted for the former 100% risk weight.
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The former 100% risk weight is now a 150% risk weight for loans, other than residential mortgages, that are 90 days past due or on nonaccrual status.
Finally, Tier 1 capital treatment for “hybrid” capital items like trust preferred securities has been eliminated, subject to various grandfathering and transition rules. We and the Bank meet all minimum capital requirements as currently in effect. For a detailed discussion of the Company’s capital ratios, see Note 24, “Regulatory Matters,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
-    Prompt Corrective Action. Under Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDIA”), each federal banking agency is required to implement a system of prompt corrective action for institutions that it regulates. The federal banking agencies (including the FDIC) have adopted substantially similar regulations to implement this mandate. Under current regulations, a bank is (i) “well capitalized” if it has total risk-based capital of 10% or more, has a Tier 1 risk-based ratio of 8% or more, has a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%, has a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 5% or more and is not subject to any order or final capital directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure, (ii) “adequately capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8% or more, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or more, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% and a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 4% or more (3% under certain circumstances) and does not meet the definition of “well capitalized,” (iii) “undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio that is less than 6%, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio that is less than 4.5% or a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio that is less than 4%, (iv) “significantly undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based ratio that is less than 6%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4%, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of less than 3% or a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio that is less than 3%, and (v) “critically undercapitalized” if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2%.
The capital classification of a bank affects the frequency of regulatory examinations, the bank’s ability to engage in certain activities and the deposit insurance premiums paid by the bank. In addition, federal banking regulators must take various mandatory supervisory actions, and may take other discretionary actions, with respect to institutions in the three undercapitalized categories. The severity of the action depends upon the capital category in which the institution is placed. An institution that is categorized as undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized is required to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan to its appropriate federal banking agency. An undercapitalized institution also is generally prohibited from increasing its average total assets, making acquisitions, establishing any branches or engaging in any new line of business, except under an accepted capital restoration plan or with FDIC approval. Generally, banking regulators must appoint a receiver or conservator for an institution that is critically undercapitalized.

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Section 38 of the FDIA and related regulations also specify circumstances under which the FDIC may reclassify a well-capitalized bank as adequately capitalized and may require an adequately capitalized bank or an undercapitalized bank to comply with supervisory actions as if it were in the next lower category (except that the FDIC may not reclassify a significantly undercapitalized bank as critically undercapitalized).
The provisions discussed above, as well as any other aspects of current or proposed regulatory or legislative changes to laws applicable to the financial industry, may impact the profitability of our business activities and may change certain of our business practices, including the ability to offer new products, obtain financing, attract deposits, make loans, and achieve satisfactory interest spreads, and could expose us to additional costs, including increased compliance costs. These changes also may require us to invest significant management attention and resources to make any necessary changes to operations in order to comply, and could therefore also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Interchange Fees. Under Section 1075 of the Dodd-Frank Act (often referred to as the “Durbin Amendment”), the Federal Reserve established standards for assessing whether the interchange fees, or “swipe” fees, that banks charge for processing electronic payment transactions are “reasonable and proportional” to the costs incurred by issuers for processing such transactions. Under the Federal Reserve’s rules, the maximum permissible interchange fee is no more than 21 cents plus 5 basis points of the transaction value for many types of debit interchange transactions. A debit card issuer may also recover one cent per transaction for fraud prevention purposes if the issuer develops and implements policies and procedures reasonably designed to achieve certain fraud-prevention standards. The Federal Reserve also has rules governing routing and exclusivity that require issuers to offer two unaffiliated networks for routing transactions on each debit or prepaid product.
Renasant Bank is currently exempt from the interchange fee cap because we had less than $10 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2017. When and if we exceed $10 billion in total assets as of the last day of a fiscal year, we will become subject to the interchange fee cap beginning July 1 of the next fiscal year.
Activities and Investments of Insured State-Chartered Banks. Section 24 of the FDIA generally limits the activities and equity investments of FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks to those that are permissible for national banks. Under regulations dealing with equity investments, an insured state bank generally may not directly or indirectly acquire or retain any equity investment of a type, or in an amount, that is not permissible for a national bank. An insured state bank is not prohibited from, among other things, taking the following actions:
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acquiring or retaining a majority interest in a subsidiary;
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investing as a limited partner in a partnership the sole purpose of which is direct or indirect investment in the acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction of a qualified housing project, provided that such limited partnership investments may not exceed 2% of the bank’s total assets;
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acquiring up to 10% of the voting stock of a company that solely provides or reinsures directors’, trustees’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage or bankers’ blanket bond group insurance coverage for insured depository institutions; and
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acquiring or retaining the voting shares of a depository institution if certain requirements are met.
Under FDIC regulations, insured banks engaging in impermissible activities, or banks that wish to engage in otherwise impermissible activities, may seek approval from the FDIC to continue or commence such activities, as the case may be. The FDIC will not approve such an application if the bank does not meet its minimum capital requirements or the proposed activities present a significant risk to the deposit insurance fund.
100/300 Test. In response to rapid growth in commercial real estate (“CRE”) loan concentrations and observed weaknesses in risk management practices at some financial institutions, the FDIC, the Federal Reserve, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published Joint Guidance on Concentrations in Commercial Real Estate Lending, Sound Risk Management Practices (which we refer to as the “CRE guidance”). The CRE guidance is intended to promote sound risk management practices and appropriate levels of capital to enable institutions to engage in CRE lending in a safe and sound manner. Federal banking regulators use certain criteria to identify financial institutions that are potentially exposed to significant CRE concentration risk. Among other things, an institution will be deemed to potentially have significant CRE concentration risk exposure if, based on its call report, either (1) total loans classified as acquisition, development and construction (“ADC”) loans represent 100% or more of the institution’s total capital or (2) total CRE loans, which consists of ADC and non-owner occupied CRE loans as defined in the CRE guidance, represent 300% or more the institution’s total capital, where the balance of the institution’s CRE loan portfolio has increased by 50% or more during the prior 36 months. The foregoing criteria are commonly referred to as the 100/300 Test. As of December 31, 2017, our ADC loans represented 79.79% of our total capital, and our total CRE loans represented 243.73% of capital.

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Safety and Soundness. The federal banking agencies, including the FDIC, have implemented rules and guidelines concerning standards for safety and soundness required pursuant to Section 39 of the FDIA. In general, the standards relate to operational and managerial matters, asset quality and earnings and compensation. The operational and managerial standards cover (1) internal controls and information systems, (2) internal audit systems, (3) loan documentation, (4) credit underwriting, (5) interest rate exposure, (6) asset growth and (7) compensation, fees and benefits. Under the asset quality and earnings standards, the Bank must establish and maintain systems to identify problem assets and prevent deterioration in those assets and to evaluate and monitor earnings and ensure that earnings are sufficient to maintain adequate capital reserves. The compensation standard states that compensation will be considered excessive if it is unreasonable or disproportionate to the services actually performed by the individual being compensated.
If an insured state-chartered bank fails to meet any of the standards promulgated by regulation, then such institution will be required to submit a plan to the FDIC specifying the steps it will take to correct the deficiency. In the event that an insured state-chartered bank fails to submit or fails in any material respect to implement a compliance plan within the time allowed by the federal banking agency, Section 39 of the FDIA provides that the FDIC must order the institution to correct the deficiency. The FDIC may also (1) restrict asset growth; (2) require the bank to increase its ratio of tangible equity to assets; (3) restrict the rates of interest that the bank may pay; or (4) take any other action that would better carry out the purpose of prompt corrective action. We believe that the Bank has been and will continue to be in compliance with each of these standards.
Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve requires all depository institutions to maintain reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily NOW and Super NOW checking accounts) and non-personal time deposits. The required reserves must be maintained in the form of vault cash or an account at a Federal Reserve bank. At December 31, 2017, the Bank was in compliance with its reserve requirements.
Consumer Financial Products and Services. We are subject to a broad array of federal and state laws designed to protect consumers in connection with our lending activities, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, and, in some cases, their respective state law counterparts. The CFPB, which is an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve, has broad regulatory, supervisory and enforcement authority over our offering and provision of consumer financial products and services under these laws.
Relating to mortgage lending in particular, the CFPB issued regulations governing the ability to repay, qualified mortgages, mortgage servicing, appraisals and compensation of mortgage lenders. These regulations limit the type of mortgage products that the Bank can offer; they also affect our ability to enforce delinquent mortgage loans. The CFPB has also issued complex rules integrating the required disclosures under the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (the “TRID rules”). The TRID rules combine the prior good faith estimate and truth in lending disclosure form into a new “loan estimate” form and combine the HUD-1 and final truth in lending disclosure forms into a new “closing disclosure” form.
We have established numerous controls and procedures designed to ensure that we fully comply with the TRID rules and all other consumer protection laws, both federal and state, as they are currently interpreted (which interpretations are subject to change by the CFPB). In addition, our employees undergo at least annual training to ensure that they remain aware of consumer protection laws and the activities mandated, or prohibited, thereunder.
Community Reinvestment Act. Under the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”), the FDIC assesses the Bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of its entire community, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The FDIC’s assessment is taken into account when evaluating any application we submit for, among other things, approval of the acquisition or establishment of a branch or other deposit facility, an office relocation, a merger or the acquisition of shares of capital stock of another financial institution. Under the CRA, institutions are assigned a rating of “outstanding,” “satisfactory,” “needs to improve,” or “unsatisfactory.” The Bank has undertaken significant actions to comply with the CRA, and it received a “satisfactory” rating by the FDIC with respect to its CRA compliance in its most recent assessment. Both the U.S. Congress and banking regulatory agencies have proposed substantial changes to the CRA and fair lending laws, rules and regulations, and there can be no certainty as to the effect, if any, that any such changes would have on us or the Bank.
Financial Privacy Requirements. Federal law and regulations limit a financial institution’s ability to share a customer’s financial information with unaffiliated third parties and otherwise contain extensive protections for a customer’s private information. Specifically, these provisions require all financial institutions offering financial products or services to retail customers to provide such customers with the financial institution’s privacy policy at the beginning of the relationship and annually thereafter. Further, such customers must be given the opportunity to “opt out” of the sharing of personal financial information with unaffiliated third parties. The sharing of information for marketing purposes is also subject to limitations. The Bank currently has privacy protection policy and procedures in place, which we believe comply with all applicable regulations.

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Anti-Money Laundering. Federal anti-money laundering rules impose various requirements on financial institutions intended to prevent the use of the U.S. financial system to fund terrorist activities. These provisions include a requirement that financial institutions operating in the United States have anti-money laundering compliance programs, due diligence policies and controls to ensure the detection and reporting of money laundering. Such compliance programs supplement existing compliance requirements, also applicable to financial institutions, under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations. The Bank has established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal anti-laundering laws and regulations.
The Volcker Rule. On December 10, 2013, the Federal Reserve and the other federal banking regulators as well as the SEC each adopted a final rule implementing Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act, commonly referred to as the “Volcker Rule.” Generally speaking, the final rule prohibits a bank and its affiliates from engaging in proprietary trading and from sponsoring certain “covered funds” or from acquiring or retaining any ownership interest in such covered funds. Most private equity, venture capital and hedge funds are considered “covered funds” as are bank trust preferred collateralized debt obligations. The final rule required banking entities to divest disallowed securities by July 21, 2015, subject to extension upon application. The Volcker Rule did not impact any of our activities nor do we hold any securities that we were required to sell under the rule, but it does limit the scope of permissible activities in which we might engage in the future.
Supervision and Regulation of our Wealth Management and Insurance Operations
Our Wealth Management and Insurance operations are subject to licensing requirements and regulation under the laws of the United States and the State of Mississippi. The laws and regulations are primarily for the benefit of clients. In all jurisdictions, the applicable laws and regulations are subject to amendment by regulatory authorities. Generally, such authorities are vested with relatively broad discretion to grant, renew and revoke licenses and approvals and to implement regulations. Licenses may be denied or revoked for various reasons, including the violation of such regulations, conviction of crimes and the like. Other possible sanctions which may be imposed for violation of regulations include suspension of individual employees, limitations on engaging in a particular business for a specified period of time, censures and fines.
Monetary Policy and Economic Controls
We and the Bank are affected by the policies of regulatory authorities, including the Federal Reserve. An important function of the Federal Reserve is to regulate the national supply of bank credit in order to stabilize prices. Among the instruments of monetary policy used by the Federal Reserve to implement these objectives are open market operations in U.S. Government securities, changes in the discount rate on bank borrowings and changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits. These instruments are used in varying degrees to influence overall growth of bank loans, investments and deposits and may also affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for deposits.
The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to do so in the future. In view of changing conditions in the national economy and in the various money markets, as well as the effect of actions by monetary and fiscal authorities including the Federal Reserve, the effect on our, and the Bank’s, future business and earnings cannot be predicted with accuracy.
Sources and Availability of Funds
The funds essential to our, and our Bank’s, business consist primarily of funds derived from customer deposits, securities sold under repurchase agreements, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and subordinated notes. The availability of such funds is primarily dependent upon the economic policies of the federal government, the economy in general and the general credit market for loans.
Personnel
At December 31, 2017, we employed 2,102 people throughout all of our segments on a full-time equivalent basis. Of this total, the Bank accounted for 2,037 employees (inclusive of employees in our Community Banks and Wealth Management segments), and Renasant Insurance employed 65 individuals. The Company has no additional employees; however, at December 31, 2017, 13 employees of the Bank served as officers of the Company in addition to their positions with the Bank.

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Dependence Upon a Single Customer
No material portion of our loans have been made to, nor have our deposits been obtained from, a single or small group of customers; the loss of any single customer or small group of customers with respect to any of our reportable segments would not have a material adverse effect on our business as a whole or with respect to that segment in particular. A discussion of concentrations of credit in our loan portfolio is set forth under the heading “Financial Condition - Loans” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Available Information
Our Internet address is www.renasant.com, and the Bank’s Internet address is www.renasantbank.com. We make available at the Company’s website, under the link “SEC Filings” under the “Investor Relations” tab, free of charge, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

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Table 1 – Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential
(In Thousands)
The following table sets forth average balance sheet data, including all major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, together with the interest earned or interest paid and the average yield or average rate on each such category for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/  
 Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/  
 Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/  
 Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Not purchased(1)
$
5,060,496

 
$
226,524

 
4.48
%
 
$
4,294,032

 
$
187,055

 
4.36
%
 
$
3,444,455

 
$
153,917

 
4.47
%
     Purchased
1,795,306

 
114,043

 
6.35
%
 
1,555,502

 
104,983

 
6.75
%
 
1,045,324

 
68,141

 
6.52
%
     Purchased and covered(2)
—

 
—

 
—
%
 
46,438

 
3,295

 
7.10
%
 
143,855

 
7,732

 
5.37
%
Total Loans
6,855,802

 
340,567

 
4.97
%
 
5,895,972

 
295,333

 
5.01
%
 
4,633,634

 
229,790

 
4.96
%
Mortgage loans held for sale
174,369

 
7,469

 
4.28

 
237,199

 
8,497

 
3.58

 
202,368

 
7,618

 
3.76

Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable(3)
746,557

 
17,408

 
2.33

 
721,661

 
15,305

 
2.12

 
732,016

 
15,946

 
2.18

Tax-exempt
329,430

 
15,838

 
4.81

 
351,950

 
16,555

 
4.70

 
331,206

 
16,709

 
5.04

Total securities
1,075,987

 
33,246

 
3.09

 
1,073,611

 
31,860

 
2.97

 
1,063,222

 
32,655

 
3.07

Interest-bearing balances with banks
195,072

 
2,314

 
1.19

 
89,514

 
459

 
0.51

 
74,776

 
215

 
0.29

Total interest-earning assets
8,301,230

 
383,596

 
4.62

 
7,296,296

 
336,149

 
4.61

 
5,974,000

 
270,278

 
4.52

Cash and due from banks
140,742

 
 
 
 
 
130,360

 
 
 
 
 
102,417

 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
565,507

 
 
 
 
 
491,530

 
 
 
 
 
379,469

 
 
 
 
FDIC loss share indemnification asset
—

 
 
 
 
 
4,961

 
 
 
 
 
8,928

 
 
 
 
Other assets
501,829

 
 
 
 
 
493,363

 
 
 
 
 
410,168

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
9,509,308

 
 
 
 
 
$
8,416,510

 
 
 
 
 
$
6,874,982

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand(4)
3,609,567

 
9,559

 
0.26

 
3,090,495

 
5,874

 
0.19

 
2,596,362

 
4,721

 
0.18

Savings deposits
567,723

 
394

 
0.07

 
525,498

 
372

 
0.07

 
433,838

 
321

 
0.07

Time deposits
1,715,828

 
14,667

 
0.85

 
1,587,444

 
11,610

 
0.73

 
1,392,171

 
8,673

 
0.62

Total interest-bearing deposits
5,893,118

 
24,620

 
0.42

 
5,203,437

 
17,856

 
0.34

 
4,422,371

 
13,715

 
0.31

Borrowed funds
419,070

 
13,233

 
3.16

 
523,812

 
10,291

 
1.96

 
376,208

 
7,950

 
2.11

Total interest-bearing liabilities
6,312,188

 
37,853

 
0.60

 
5,727,249

 
28,147

 
0.49

 
4,798,579

 
21,665

 
0.45

Noninterest-bearing deposits
1,724,834

 
 
 
 
 
1,467,881

 
 
 
 
 
1,125,969

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
91,336

 
 
 
 
 
105,342

 
 
 
 
 
73,519

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
1,380,950

 
 
 
 
 
1,116,038

 
 
 
 
 
876,915

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
9,509,308

 
 
 
 
 
$
8,416,510

 
 
 
 
 
$
6,874,982

 
 
 
 
Net interest income/ net interest margin
 
 
$
345,743

 
4.16
%
 
 
 
$
308,002

 
4.22
%
 
 
 
$
248,613

 
4.16
%
 
(1)Includes mortgage loans held for sale and shown net of unearned income.
(2)
Represents information associated with purchased loans covered under loss sharing agreements prior to the termination of such agreements on December 8, 2016.
(3)U.S. Government and some U.S. Government Agency securities are tax-exempt in the states in which we operate.
(4)Interest-bearing demand deposits include interest-bearing transactional accounts and money market deposits.
The average balances of nonaccruing assets are included in this table. Interest income and weighted average yields on tax-exempt loans and securities have been computed on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 35% and a state tax rate of 3.66%, which is net of federal tax benefit.

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Table 2 – Volume/Rate Analysis
(In Thousands)
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest earned, on a tax equivalent basis, and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and rates for the Company for the years indicated. Information is provided in each category with respect to changes attributable to (1) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior yield/rate); (2) changes in yield/rate (changes in yield/rate multiplied by prior volume); and (3) changes in both yield/rate and volume (changes in yield/rate multiplied by changes in volume). The changes attributable to the combined impact of yield/rate and volume have all been allocated to the changes due to volume.
 
2017 Compared to 2016
 
2016 Compared to 2015
 
Volume   
 
Rate      
 
     Net  
 
Volume   
 
Rate     
 
     Net 
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Not purchased
$
34,309

 
$
5,160

 
$
39,469

 
$
37,009

 
$
(3,871
)
 
$
33,138

     Purchased
15,278

 
(6,218
)
 
9,060

 
34,433

 
2,409

 
36,842

     Purchased and covered(1)
(3,295
)
 
—

 
(3,295
)
 
(6,912
)
 
2,475

 
(4,437
)
Mortgage loans held for sale
(2,691
)
 
1,663

 
(1,028
)
 
1,248

 
(369
)
 
879

Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
581

 
1,522

 
2,103

 
(220
)
 
(421
)
 
(641
)
Tax-exempt
(1,082
)
 
365

 
(717
)
 
976

 
(1,130
)
 
(154
)
Interest-bearing balances with banks
1,252

 
603

 
1,855

 
75

 
169

 
244

Total interest-earning assets
44,352

 
3,095

 
47,447

 
66,609

 
(738
)
 
65,871

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
1,375

 
2,310

 
3,685

 
939

 
214

 
1,153

Savings deposits
29

 
(7
)
 
22

 
64

 
(13
)
 
51

Time deposits
1,098

 
1,959

 
3,057

 
1,428

 
1,509

 
2,937

Borrowed funds
(3,307
)
 
6,249

 
2,942

 
2,900

 
(559
)
 
2,341

Total interest-bearing liabilities
(805
)
 
10,511

 
9,706

 
5,331

 
1,151

 
6,482

Change in net interest income
$
45,157

 
$
(7,416
)
 
$
37,741

 
$
61,278

 
$
(1,889
)
 
$
59,389

(1)
Represents information associated with purchased loans covered under loss sharing agreements prior to the termination of such agreements on December 8, 2016.



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Table 3 – Investment Portfolio
(In Thousands)
The following table sets forth the scheduled maturity distribution and weighted average yield based on the amortized cost of our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2017. Information regarding the carrying value of the investment securities listed below as of December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is contained under the heading “Financial Condition – Investments” and “Results of Operations – Net Interest Income” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
Amount
 
Yield  
Available for Sale:
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
 
 
 
 Maturing within one year
$
1,000

 
1.34
%
 Maturing after one year through five years
2,554

 
2.41
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
 
 
 Maturing within one year
22,584

 
4.96
%
 Maturing after one year through five years
68,876

 
5.14
%
 Maturing after five years through ten years
74,161

 
4.06
%
 Maturing after ten years
62,968

 
5.01
%
Trust preferred securities
 
 
 
 Maturing after ten years
12,442

 
2.19
%
Other debt securities - corporate debt
 
 
 
 Maturing after five years through ten years
7,141

 
4.96
%
Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
Government agency MBS
196,121

 
2.19
%
Government agency CMO
180,258

 
2.33
%
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
Government agency MBS
31,015

 
3.10
%
Government agency CMO
5,019

 
3.11
%
Other debt securities
9,965

 
1.87
%
 
$
674,104

 
3.09
%
Weighted average yields on tax-exempt obligations have been computed on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 35% and a state tax rate of 3.66%, which is net of federal tax benefit.


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Table 4 – Loan Portfolio
(In Thousands)
The following table sets forth loans, net of unearned income, outstanding at December 31, 2017, which, based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in the periods indicated. Loans with balloon payments and longer amortizations are often repriced and extended beyond the initial maturity when credit conditions remain satisfactory. Demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported below as due in one year or less. For information regarding the loan balances in each of the categories listed below as of the end of each of the last five years, see Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under the heading “Financial Condition – Loans.” See “Risk Management – Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses” in Item 7 for information regarding the risk elements applicable to, and a summary of our loan loss experience with respect to, the loans in each of the categories listed below.
 
One Year or Less
 
 After One Year
Through Five Years
 
After Five Years
 
Total           
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
513,506

 
$
437,691

 
$
88,196

 
$
1,039,393

Lease financing
5,077

 
41,218

 
7,718

 
54,013

Real estate – construction
459,036

 
85,179

 
89,174

 
633,389

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
831,932

 
585,670

 
926,119

 
2,343,721

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,089,151

 
1,628,762

 
709,617

 
3,427,530

Installment loans to individuals
46,921

 
68,500

 
6,855

 
122,276

 
$
2,945,623

 
$
2,847,020

 
$
1,827,679

 
$
7,620,322

The following table sets forth the fixed and variable rate loans maturing or scheduled to reprice after one year as of December 31, 2017:
 
Interest Sensitivity
 
Fixed           
Rate
 
Variable        
Rate
Due after one year through five years
$
2,363,096

 
$
483,924

Due after five years
982,976

 
844,703

 
$
3,346,072

 
$
1,328,627


Table 5 – Deposits
(In Thousands)
The following table shows the maturity of certificates of deposit and other time deposits of $100 or more at December 31, 2017:
 
Certificates of
Deposit
 
Other
Three Months or Less
$
118,472

 
$
30,635

Over Three through Six Months
87,387

 
23,065

Over Six through Twelve Months
214,132

 
30,308

Over 12 Months
495,172

 
5,002

 
$
915,163

 
$
89,010



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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information contained in or incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and the exhibits hereto, the following risk factors should be considered carefully in evaluating our business. The risks disclosed below, either alone or in combination, could materially adversely affect the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
Risks Related To Our Business and Industry
Our business may be adversely affected by current economic conditions in general and specifically in our Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia markets.
General business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad can materially affect our business and operations. A weak U.S. economy is likely to cause uncertainty about the federal fiscal policymaking process, the medium and long-term fiscal outlook of the federal government and future tax rates. In addition, economic conditions in foreign countries could affect the stability of global financial markets, which could hinder U.S. economic growth.
Weak economic conditions are characterized by deflation, fluctuations in debt and equity capital markets, a lack of liquidity and/or depressed prices in the secondary market for mortgage loans, increased delinquencies on mortgage, consumer and commercial loans, residential and commercial real estate price declines and lower home sales and commercial activity. Although interest rates have risen in the last year, rates remain at low levels from a historical perspective, which impacts our ability to attract deposits and to generate attractive earnings through our investment portfolio. All of these factors are detrimental to our business, and the interplay between these factors can be complex and unpredictable. Our business is also significantly affected by monetary and related policies of the U.S. federal government and its agencies. Changes in any of these policies are influenced by macroeconomic conditions and other factors that are beyond our control. Adverse economic conditions and government policy responses to such conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.
More particularly, much of our business development and marketing strategy is directed toward fulfilling the banking and financial services needs of small to medium size businesses. Such businesses generally have fewer financial resources in terms of capital or borrowing capacity than larger entities. If general economic conditions negatively impact our Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia markets generally and these businesses are adversely affected, our financial condition and results of operations may be negatively affected.
We are subject to lending risk.
There are inherent risks associated with our lending activities. These risks include, among other things, the impact of changes in interest rates and changes in the economic conditions in the markets where we operate as well as those across the United States. Increases in interest rates on loans and/or weakening economic conditions could adversely impact the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans or the value of the collateral securing these loans.
As of December 31, 2017, approximately 66.93% of our loan portfolio consisted of commercial, construction and commercial real estate loans. These types of loans are generally viewed as having more risk to our financial condition than other types of loans due primarily to the large amounts loaned to individual borrowers. Because the loan portfolio contains a significant number of commercial, construction and commercial real estate loans with relatively large balances, the deterioration of one or a few of these loans could cause a significant increase in nonperforming loans. An increase in nonperforming loans could result in a net loss of earnings from these loans, an increase in the provision for possible loan losses and an increase in loan charge-offs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our commercial, construction and commercial real estate loan portfolios are discussed in more detail under the heading “Operations – Operations of Community Banks” in Item 1, Business.
We have a high concentration of loans secured by real estate.
At December 31, 2017, approximately 84.05% of our loan portfolio had real estate as a primary or secondary component of the collateral securing the loan. The real estate provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of a default by the borrower. Real estate values have generally recovered since the recent recession, but any adverse change in our markets could significantly impair the value of the particular collateral securing our loans and our ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure for an amount necessary to satisfy the borrower’s obligations to us. Furthermore, in a declining real estate market, we often will need to further increase our allowance for loan losses to address the deterioration in the value of the real estate securing our loans. This was the case from 2008 to 2012. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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We have a concentration of credit exposure in commercial real estate.
In addition to the general risks associated with our lending activities described above, including the effects of declines in real estate values, commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans are subject to additional risks. These loans depend on cash flows from the property to service the debt. Cash flows, either in the form of rental income or the proceeds from sales of commercial real estate, may be affected significantly by general economic conditions. A general downturn in the local economy where the property is located, or a decline in occupancy rates in particular, could increase the likelihood of default. An increase in defaults in our CRE loan portfolio could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. At December 31, 2017, we had approximately $4.2 billion in commercial real estate loans, representing approximately 54.59% of our loans outstanding on that date, as follows:
(thousands)
December 31, 2017
 
Commercial Real Estate
Owner-occupied
$
1,374,455

Non-owner occupied
1,873,692

Construction
633,389

Land Development:
 
1-4 family mortgage
99,225

Commercial mortgage
179,383

Total Commercial real estate loans
$
4,160,144

As discussed under the heading “Supervision and Regulation” in Item 1, Business, above, the federal banking agencies promulgated guidance regarding when an institution will be deemed to potentially have significant CRE concentration risk exposure, as indicated by the results of the 100/300 Test. Although the 100/300 Test is not a limit on our lending activity, if any future results of a 100/300 Test evaluation show us to have a potential CRE concentration risk, we may elect, or be required by our regulators, to adopt additional risk management practices or other limits on our activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We depend on the accuracy and completeness of information furnished by others about customers and counterparties.
In deciding whether to extend credit or enter into other transactions, we often rely on information furnished by or on behalf of customers and counterparties, including financial statements, credit reports, other financial information and appraisals of the value of collateral. We may also rely on representations of those customers, counterparties or other third parties, such as independent auditors, as to the accuracy and completeness of that information. Reliance on inaccurate or misleading financial statements, credit reports, other financial information or appraisals could have a material adverse effect on our business and, in turn, our financial condition and results of operations.
Our allowance for possible loan losses may be insufficient, and we may be required to further increase our provision for loan losses.
Although we try to maintain diversification within our loan portfolio in order to minimize the effect of economic conditions within a particular industry, management also maintains an allowance for loan losses, which is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the entire loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance is based on management’s ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio and represents an amount that management deems adequate to provide for inherent losses, including collateral impairment. Among other considerations in establishing the allowance for loan losses, management considers economic conditions reflected within industry segments, the unemployment rate in our markets, loan segmentation and historical losses that are inherent in the loan portfolio. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires management to make significant estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. Changes in economic conditions affecting borrowers, new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside our control, may require an increase in the allowance for loan losses.
The recent recession in the United States highlighted the inherent difficulty in estimating with precision the extent to which credit risks and future trends need to be addressed through a provision to our allowance for loan losses. Any worsening of current economic conditions could cause us to experience higher than normal delinquencies and credit losses. As a result, we may be required to make further increases in our provision for loan losses and to charge off additional loans in the future, which could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

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In addition, bank regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the provision for loan losses or the recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management. In addition, if charge-offs in future periods exceed the allowance for loan losses, we will need additional provisions to increase the allowance for loan losses. Any increases in the allowance for loan losses will result in a decrease in net income and, possibly, capital and may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. A discussion of the policies and procedures related to management’s process for determining the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses is set forth under the heading “Risk Management – Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
We are subject to interest rate risk.
Our earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon our net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on assets, such as loans and securities, and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowed funds. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies and, in particular, the Federal Reserve. In light of improving labor markets and its assessment of the rate of inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points five times since December 2015 and has indicated that continued gradual increases in the federal funds target rate in 2018 are warranted by economic conditions. Changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, could influence not only the interest we receive on loans and securities and the amount of interest we pay on deposits and borrowings, but such changes could also affect (1) our ability to originate loans and obtain deposits, which could reduce the amount of fee income generated, and (2) the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities.
Our financial results are constantly exposed to market risk.
Market risk refers to the probability of variations in net interest income or the fair value of our assets and liabilities due to changes in interest rates, among other things. The primary source of market risk to us is the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. We are subject to market risk because of the following factors:
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Assets and liabilities may mature or reprice at different times. For example, if assets reprice more slowly than liabilities and interest rates are generally rising, earnings may initially decline.
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Assets and liabilities may reprice at the same time but by different amounts. For example, when interest rates are generally rising, we may increase rates charged on loans by an amount that is less than the general increase in market interest rates because of intense pricing competition, while similarly-intense pricing competition for deposits dictates that we raise our deposit rates in line with the general increase in market rates. Also, risk occurs when assets and liabilities have similar repricing frequencies but are tied to different market interest rate indices that may not move in tandem.
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Short-term and long-term market interest rates may change by different amounts, i.e., the shape of the yield curve may affect new loan yields and funding costs differently.
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The remaining maturity of various assets and liabilities may shorten or lengthen as interest rates change. For example, if long-term mortgage interest rates decline sharply, mortgage-backed securities held in our securities portfolio may prepay significantly earlier than anticipated, which could reduce portfolio income. If prepayment rates increase, we would be required to amortize net premiums into income over a shorter period of time, thereby reducing the corresponding asset yield and net interest income.
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Interest rates may have an indirect impact on loan demand, credit losses, loan origination volume, the value of financial assets and financial liabilities, gains and losses on sales of securities and loans, the value of mortgage servicing rights and other sources of earnings.
Although management believes it has implemented effective asset and liability management strategies to reduce market risk on the results of our operations, these strategies are based on assumptions that may be incorrect. Any substantial, unexpected, prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Volatility in interest rates may also result in disintermediation, which is the flow of funds away from financial institutions into direct investments, such as U.S. Government and Agency securities and other investment vehicles, including mutual funds, which generally pay higher rates of return than financial institutions because of the absence of federal insurance premiums and reserve requirements. Disintermediation could also result in material adverse effects on our financial condition and results of operations.
A discussion of our policies and procedures used to identify, assess and manage certain interest rate risk is set forth under the heading “Risk Management – Interest Rate Risk” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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Liquidity needs could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Maintaining adequate liquidity is crucial to the operation of our business. We need sufficient liquidity to meet customer loan requests, deposit maturities and withdrawals and other cash commitments arising in both the ordinary course of business and in other unpredictable circumstances. We rely on dividends from the Bank as our primary source of funds. The primary source of the Bank’s funds are customer deposits, loan repayments and proceeds from our investment securities. While scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, they are subject to the ability of borrowers to repay the loans. The ability of borrowers to repay loans can be adversely affected by a number of factors, including changes in economic conditions, adverse trends or events affecting business industry groups, reductions in real estate values or markets, business closings or lay-offs, inclement weather, natural disasters and international instability. Additionally, deposit levels may be affected by a number of factors, including rates paid by competitors, general interest rate levels, returns available to customers on alternative investments and general economic conditions. Accordingly, we may be required from time to time to rely on secondary sources of liquidity to meet withdrawal demands or otherwise fund operations or to support growth. Such sources include Federal Home Loan Bank advances and federal funds lines of credit from correspondent banks.
If the aforementioned sources of liquidity are not adequate for our needs, we may attempt to raise additional capital in the equity or debt markets. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on conditions in such markets at that time, which are outside our control, and on our financial performance.
If we are unable to meet our liquidity needs through any of the aforementioned sources, whether at all or at the time or the cost that we anticipate, we may be required to slow or discontinue loan growth, capital expenditures or other investments or liquidate assets.
A failure or breach of our operational or security systems, including as a result of cyber-attacks, could disrupt our business, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation and create significant financial and legal exposure for us.
As a financial institution, we rely heavily on our ability, and the ability of our third party service providers, to securely process, record, transmit and monitor confidential and other information through our and our third party service provider’s computer systems and networks. Our operational systems, including, among other things, deposit and loan servicing, online banking, wealth management, accounting and data processing, could be materially adversely impacted by a failure, interruption or breach in the security or integrity of any of these systems, whether our own or one of our third party service provider’s. Threats to these systems come from a variety of sources, including computer hacking involving the introduction of computer viruses or malware, cyber-attacks, electronic fraudulent activity and attempted theft of financial assets. These threats are very sophisticated and constantly evolving.
We have invested a significant amount of time and expense, in both security infrastructure investments and the development of policies and procedures governing our operations, in our efforts to ensure the security and integrity of our systems from the aforementioned threats, and we continue to upgrade our systems and evolve our policies and procedures to address vulnerabilities that we identify as well as new techniques being used to compromise our systems of which we become aware, especially as we expand our mobile and online banking presence. In addition, we require our third party service providers to be similarly diligent in protecting their own systems from such existing and new threats. Despite these efforts, we can provide no assurances that our systems, or our provider’s systems, will not experience any failures, interruptions or security breaches or that, if any such failures, interruptions or breaches occur, they will be addressed in a timely and adequate manner. If the security and integrity of our systems, or the systems of one of our providers, are compromised, our operations could be significantly disrupted and our or our customer’s confidential information could be misappropriated, among other things. This in turn could result in financial losses to us or our customers, damage to our reputation, the violation of privacy or other laws and significant litigation risk, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our risk management framework may not be effective in mitigating risk and loss to us.
We are subject to numerous risks, including lending risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, market risk and model risk, among other risks encountered in the ordinary course of our operations. We have put in place processes and procedures designed to identify, measure, monitor, report and analyze these risks. However, all risk management frameworks are inherently limited when current procedures cannot anticipate the existence or future development of currently unanticipated or unknown risks, and we may have underestimated the impact of known risks. The recent recession and the heightened regulatory scrutiny of financial institutions that resulted therefrom, coupled with increases in the scope and complexity of our operations, among other things, have increased the level of risk that we must manage. Accordingly, we could suffer losses as a result of our failure to properly anticipate and manage these risks.

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Our business strategy includes the continuation of growth plans, and our financial condition and results of operations could be negatively affected if we fail to grow or fail to manage our growth effectively.
We have grown our business through the acquisition of entire financial institutions and through de novo branching. Since the beginning of 2011, we have opened eight de novo branches, acquired specified assets and the operations of, and assumed specified liabilities of, failed financial institutions in two FDIC-assisted transactions and acquired the RBC Bank (USA) trust division. We also have engaged in whole-bank acquisitions, most recently acquiring Metropolitan and its wholly-owned subsidiary Metropolitan Bank on July 1, 2017. We intend to continue pursuing a growth strategy for our business through de novo branching and to evaluate attractive acquisition opportunities that are presented to us. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies when expanding their franchise, including the following:
Management of Growth.  We may be unable to successfully:
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maintain loan quality in the context of significant loan growth;
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maintain adequate management personnel and systems to oversee such growth;
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maintain adequate internal audit, loan review and compliance functions; and
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implement additional policies, procedures and operating systems required to support such growth.
Operating Results. Existing offices or future offices may not maintain or achieve deposit levels, loan balances or other operating results necessary to avoid losses or produce profits. Our growth and de novo branching strategy necessarily entails growth in overhead expenses as we routinely add new offices and staff. Our historical results may not be indicative of future results or results that may be achieved as we continue to increase the number and concentration of our branch offices. Should any new location be unprofitable or marginally profitable, or should any existing location experience a decline in profitability or incur losses, the adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition could be more significant than would be the case for a larger company.
Development of Offices. There are considerable costs involved in opening branches, and new branches generally do not generate sufficient revenues to offset their costs until they have been in operation for at least a year or more. Accordingly, our de novo branches can be expected to negatively impact our earnings for some period of time until the branches reach certain economies of scale. Our expenses could be further increased if we encounter delays in opening any of our de novo branches. We may be unable to accomplish future branch expansion plans due to a lack of available satisfactory sites, difficulties in acquiring such sites, increased expenses or loss of potential sites due to complexities associated with zoning and permitting processes, higher than anticipated merger and acquisition costs or other factors. Finally, our de novo branches or branches that we may acquire may not be successful even after they have been established or acquired, as the case may be.
Expansion into New Markets. Much of our recent growth has been focused in the highly-competitive metropolitan areas of Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, east Tennessee, as well as Gainesville and Ocala, Florida. In these growth markets we face competition from a wide array of financial institutions, including much larger, well-established financial institutions. Our acquisition of Metropolitan increased our presence in the Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee markets as well as in Jackson, Mississippi, a highly attractive and competitive market.
Regulatory and Economic Factors. Our growth and expansion plans may be adversely affected by a number of regulatory and economic developments or other events. Failure to obtain required regulatory approvals, changes in laws and regulations or other regulatory developments and changes in prevailing economic conditions or other unanticipated events may prevent or adversely affect our continued growth and expansion. Such factors may cause us to alter our growth and expansion plans or slow or halt the growth and expansion process, which may prevent us from entering certain target markets or allow competitors to gain or retain market share in our existing or expected markets.
Failure to successfully address these issues could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, and could adversely affect our ability to successfully implement our business strategy. Also, if our growth occurs more slowly than anticipated or declines, our operating results could be materially adversely affected.
We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of our recent and pending acquisitions.
The success of our acquisitions, including our recently completed acquisition of Metropolitan, will depend on, among other things, our ability to realize anticipated cost savings and to integrate the acquired assets and operations in a manner that permits growth opportunities and does not materially disrupt our existing customer relationships or result in decreased revenues resulting from any loss of customers. If we are not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the acquisition may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer to realize than expected. Additionally, we will make fair value estimates of certain

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assets and liabilities in recording each acquisition. Actual values of these assets and liabilities could differ from our estimates, which could result in our not achieving the anticipated benefits of the particular acquisition.
We cannot assure investors that our acquisitions will have positive results, including results relating to: correctly assessing the asset quality of the assets acquired; the total cost of integration, including management attention and resources; the time required to complete the integration successfully; the amount of longer-term cost savings; being able to profitably deploy funds acquired in the transaction; retaining the existing client relationships; or the overall performance of the combined business.
Our future growth and profitability depends, in part, on our ability to successfully manage the combined operations. Integration of an acquired business can be complex and costly, and we may encounter a number of difficulties, such as:
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deposit attrition, customer loss and revenue loss;
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the disruption of our operations and business;
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our inability to maintain and increase competitive presence;
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possible inconsistencies in standards, control procedures and policies; and/or
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unexpected problems with costs, operations, personnel, technology and credit.
Additionally, general market and economic conditions or governmental actions affecting the financial industry generally may inhibit our successful integration of the operations acquired.
We may continue to experience increased credit costs or need to take additional markdowns and make additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses on purchased loans. Any of these actions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations in the future. In addition, as our integration efforts continue in connection with the Metropolitan acquisition, we may incur other unanticipated costs, including the diversion of personnel, or losses. In addition, the attention and effort devoted to the integration of an acquired business may divert management’s attention from other important issues and could harm our business.
We may face risks with respect to future acquisitions.
When we attempt to expand our business through mergers and acquisitions (including FDIC-assisted transactions), we seek targets that are culturally similar to us, have experienced management and possess either significant market presence or have potential for improved profitability through economies of scale or expanded services or, in the case of FDIC-assisted transactions, on account of the loss share arrangements with the FDIC associated with such transactions. In addition to the general risks associated with our growth plans and the particular risks associated with FDIC-assisted transactions, both of which are highlighted above, in general acquiring other banks, businesses or branches involves various risks commonly associated with acquisitions, including, among other things:
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the time and costs associated with identifying and evaluating potential acquisition and merger targets;
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inaccuracies in the estimates and judgments used to evaluate credit, operations, management and market risks with respect to the target institution;
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the time and costs of evaluating new markets, hiring experienced local management and opening new bank locations, and the time lags between these activities and the generation of sufficient assets and deposits to support the costs of the expansion;
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our ability to finance an acquisition and possible dilution to our existing shareholders;
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the diversion of our management’s attention to the negotiation of a transaction;
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the incurrence of an impairment of goodwill associated with an acquisition and adverse effects on our results of operations;
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entry into new markets where we lack experience; and
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risks associated with integrating the operations and personnel of acquired businesses.
We expect to continue to evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities (including FDIC-assisted transactions) that are presented to us and conduct due diligence activities related to possible transactions with other financial institutions. As a result, merger or acquisition discussions and, in some cases, negotiations may take place and future mergers or acquisitions involving cash, debt or equity securities may occur at any time. Historically, acquisitions of non-failed financial institutions involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, and, therefore, some dilution of our book value and net income per common share may occur in connection with any future transaction. Failure to realize the expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence and/or other projected benefits from an acquisition could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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Our profitability may be negatively impacted by changes in the amount and timing of the resolution of purchased impaired loans.
Under applicable accounting standards, we are required to periodically re-estimate the expected cash flows from impaired loans that we have purchased as part of our acquisition transactions. The carrying value of these loans can be impaired due to lower-than-expected cash flows, increases in loss estimates or defaults. Any such impairment must be recognized in the period in which the change in estimated cash flow occurs. Any such impairment will reduce our results of operations and profitability, and such reduction could be material.
Competition in our industry is intense and may adversely affect our profitability.
We face substantial competition in all areas of our operations from a variety of different competitors, many of which are larger and have substantially greater resources than we have, including higher total assets and capitalization, greater access to capital markets and a broader offering of financial services. Such competitors primarily include national, regional and community banks within the various markets in which we operate. We also face competition from many other types of financial institutions, including savings and loans, credit unions, finance companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, factoring companies, FinTech companies and other financial intermediaries. The information under the heading “Competition” in Item 1, Business, provides more information regarding the competitive conditions in our growth markets.
Our industry could become even more competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued consolidation. The consolidation of financial institutions in connection with the 2008-2009 recession has continued to the present time, and we expect additional consolidation to occur as a result of, among other things, elevated regulatory compliance costs and changes in laws affecting larger financial institutions. Banks, securities firms and insurance companies can merge under the umbrella of a financial holding company, which can offer virtually any type of financial service, including banking, securities underwriting, insurance (both agency and underwriting) and merchant banking. Also, legislative and regulatory changes on both the federal and state level may materially affect competitive conditions in our industry. Finally, technology has lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-banks to offer products and services traditionally provided by banks, such as automatic transfer and automatic payment systems. Many of our competitors have fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower cost structures.
Our ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including, among other things:
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the ability to develop, maintain and build upon long-term customer relationships based on top quality service, high ethical standards and safe and sound assets;
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the ability to expand our market position;
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the scope, relevance and pricing of products and services offered to meet customer needs and demands;
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the rate at which we introduce new products and services relative to our competitors;
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customer satisfaction with our level of service; and
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industry and general economic trends.
Failure to perform in any of these areas could significantly weaken our competitive position, which could adversely affect our growth and profitability, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We may be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions and other third parties.
Entities within the financial services industry are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty and other relationships. We have exposure to many different industries and counterparties and from time to time execute transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry, including commercial banks, brokers and dealers, investment banks and other institutional clients. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of a default by a counterparty or client. In addition, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral we hold cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the credit due to us. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to extensive government regulation, and such regulation could limit or restrict our activities and adversely affect our earnings.
We and the Bank are subject to extensive federal and state regulation and supervision. Banking regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors’ funds, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole. These regulations affect our lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, dividend policy and growth, among other things. In addition, significant changes to such regulations, including the repeal of parts of the Dodd-Frank Act and related regulations, have been proposed or

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may be proposed in light of the policy changes resulting from the change in the presidential administration. Changes to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies, including changes in interpretation or implementation of the foregoing, could affect us and/or the Bank in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes could subject us to additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products we may offer and/or increase the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products, among other things.
Under regulatory capital adequacy guidelines and other regulatory requirements, we and the Bank must meet guidelines that include quantitative measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items, subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. If we fail to meet these minimum capital guidelines and other regulatory requirements, our financial condition would be materially and adversely affected. Our failure to maintain the status of “well capitalized” under our regulatory framework could affect the confidence of our customers in us, thus compromising our competitive position. In addition, failure to maintain the status of “well capitalized” under our regulatory framework, “well managed” under regulatory examination procedures or “satisfactory” under the CRA could compromise our status as a bank holding company and related eligibility for a streamlined review process for merger or acquisition proposals and would result in higher deposit insurance premiums assessed by the FDIC.
We are also subject to various privacy, data protection and information security laws. Under the GLB Act, we are subject to limitations on our ability to share our customers’ nonpublic personal information with unaffiliated parties, and we are required to provide certain disclosures to our customers about out data collection and security practices. Customers have the right to opt out of our disclosure of their personal financial information to unaffiliated parties. Finally, the GLB Act requires us to develop, implement and maintain a written comprehensive information security program containing appropriate safeguards for our customers’ nonpublic personal information. New laws and regulations have also been proposed that could increase our privacy, data protection and information security compliance costs. Our failure to comply with new or existing privacy, data protection and information security laws and regulations could result in material regulatory or governmental investigations and/or fines, sanctions and other expenses.
As a public company, we are also subject to laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC regulations. These laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations, amendment or outright repeal. As a result, the amendment or repeal of any such laws, regulations or standards, or the issuance of new guidance for complying therewith by regulatory and governing bodies, could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. We are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and public disclosure. As a result, our efforts to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased expenses and a diversion of management time and attention.
Failure to comply with laws, regulations or policies could also result in sanctions by regulatory agencies and/or civil money penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. While we have policies and procedures designed to prevent any such violations, such violations nevertheless may occur. The information under the heading “Supervision and Regulation” in Item 1, Business, and Note 24, “Regulatory Matters,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, provides more information regarding the regulatory environment in which we and the Bank operate.
Higher FDIC deposit insurance premiums and assessments could adversely affect our financial condition.
In order to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund following the recession in 2008-2009, the FDIC significantly increased the assessment rates paid by financial institutions for deposit insurance. In 2016, the targeted ratio of the DIF to insured deposits was achieved, which allowed banks with assets less than $10 billion to have a reduction in costs. However, banks with greater than $10 billion in assets will continue to have higher assessed rates until the DIF ratio reaches 1.35%. Additionally, under the Dodd-Frank Act, if the FDIC increases reserves against future losses, the increased assessments are to be borne primarily by institutions with assets greater than $10 billion, which will apply to the Company if and when we exceed $10 billion in assets. Any increases in FDIC insurance premiums and any special assessments may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We will be subject to heightened regulatory requirements if we exceed $10 billion in assets.
As discussed under the heading “Supervision and Regulation” in Item 1, Business, the Dodd-Frank Act and regulations promulgated thereunder impose additional requirements on bank holding companies with total assets of at least $10 billion, including compliance with annual stress testing requirements. In addition, banks with total assets of at least $10 billion are primarily examined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with respect to various federal consumer financial protection laws and regulations. Although Renasant Bank currently is subject to CFPB regulations, the FDIC is primarily responsible for examining our compliance with consumer protection laws and CFPB regulations. Finally, if and when we exceed $10 billion in assets as of the end of a fiscal year, we will be subject to the limitation on interchange fees imposed pursuant to the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act.

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To prepare for the Company being subject to additional regulations once it exceeds $10 billion in assets, we have incurred a number of significant expenses relating to, among other things, the implementation of additional internal controls and procedures relating to stress testing, and we expect to incur additional expenses once the Company does in fact exceed $10 billion in assets. Further, if and when we exceed $10 billion in assets as of the end of a fiscal year, the impact of the Durbin Amendment is anticipated to reduce our noninterest income. These additional expenses and the expected decrease in interchange fee revenue could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the results of our annual stress testing requirements, part of which must be publicly disclosed, may also be misinterpreted by the market generally or our customers, which may in turn adversely affect our stock price or our ability to retain our customers or effectively compete for new business opportunities. Our regulators may also consider our preparation for compliance with these regulatory requirements when examining our operations generally or considering any request for regulatory approval we may make, even requests for approvals on unrelated matters such as acquisitions of other financial institutions.
Changes in accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standard-setting bodies may adversely affect our financial statements.
Our financial statements are subject to the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), which are periodically revised and/or expanded. Accordingly, from time to time we are required to adopt new or revised accounting standards issued by FASB. Market conditions have prompted accounting standard setters to promulgate new guidance which further interprets or seeks to revise accounting pronouncements related to financial instruments, structures or transactions as well as to issue new standards expanding disclosures. The impact of accounting developments that have been issued but not yet implemented is disclosed in our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. An assessment of proposed standards is not provided as such proposals are subject to change through the exposure process and, therefore, the effects on our financial statements cannot be meaningfully assessed. It is possible that future accounting standards that we are required to adopt could change the current accounting treatment that we apply to our consolidated financial statements and that such changes could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We are assessing the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted on December 22, 2017. This legislation required that we revalue our deferred tax items in the fourth quarter of 2017, based on the new corporate income tax rate. As we continue evaluating these items during 2018, subsequent adjustments could materially and adversely affect our results of operations. For additional information see Note 16, “Income Taxes,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
We may not be able to attract and retain skilled people.
Our success depends in part on our ability to retain key executives and to attract and retain additional qualified personnel who have experience both in sophisticated banking matters and in operating a bank of our size. Competition for such personnel can be intense in the banking industry, and we may not be successful in attracting or retaining the personnel we require. The unexpected loss of one or more of our key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business because of their skills, knowledge of our markets, years of industry experience and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacements.
We are subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities.
A significant portion of our loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, we may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, we may be liable for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require us to incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit our ability to use or sell the affected property. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws may increase our exposure to environmental liability. Although management has policies and procedures to perform an environmental review before the loan is recorded and before initiating any foreclosure action on real property, these reviews may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards.
Severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism and other external events could significantly impact our business.
Severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism and other adverse external events could have a significant impact on our ability to conduct business. Such events, such as Hurricane Irma in September 2017, which impacted our Florida markets, and the April 2011 storms that devastated much of east Mississippi and west Alabama, could affect the stability of our deposit base, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause significant property damage, result in loss of revenue and/or cause us to incur additional expenses. Although management has established

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disaster recovery policies and procedures, the occurrence of any such event could have a material adverse effect on our business, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Associated With Our Common Stock
Our stock price can be volatile.
Stock price volatility may make it more difficult for an investor to resell our common stock when desired and at attractive prices. Our stock price can fluctuate significantly in response to a variety of factors including, among other things:
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actual or anticipated variations in quarterly results of operations;
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recommendations by securities analysts;
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operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to us;
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news reports relating to trends, concerns and other issues in the banking and financial services industry;
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perceptions in the marketplace regarding us and/or our competitors;
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new technology used, or services offered, by us or our competitors;
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significant acquisitions or business combinations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments by or involving us or our competitors;
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failure to integrate acquisitions or realize anticipated benefits from acquisitions;
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changes in government regulations; and
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geopolitical conditions such as acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts.
General market fluctuations, industry factors and general economic and political conditions and events, such as economic slowdowns or recessions, interest rate changes or credit loss trends, could also cause our stock price to decrease regardless of operating results.
The trading volume in our common stock is less than that of other bank holding companies.
Although our common stock is listed for trading on The NASDAQ Global Select Market, the average daily trading volume in our common stock is generally less than that of many of our competitors and other bank holding companies that are publicly-traded companies. For the two months ended February 23, 2018, the average daily trading volume for Renasant common stock was 149,306 shares per day. A public trading market having the desired characteristics of depth, liquidity and orderliness depends on the presence in the marketplace of willing buyers and sellers of our common stock at any given time. This presence depends on the individual decisions of investors and general economic and market conditions over which we have no control. Significant sales of our common stock, or the expectation of these sales, could cause volatility in the price of our common stock.
Our ability to declare and pay dividends is limited by law, and we may be unable to pay future dividends.
We are a separate and distinct legal entity from the Bank, and we receive substantially all of our revenue from dividends from the Bank. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on our common stock and interest and principal on debt. Various federal and/or state laws and regulations limit the amount of dividends that the Bank may pay to us. In the event the Bank is unable to pay dividends to us, we may not be able to service debt, pay obligations or pay dividends on our common stock. The inability to receive dividends from the Bank could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The information under Note 23, “Restrictions on Cash, Securities, Bank Dividends, Loans or Advances,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, provides a detailed discussion about the restrictions governing the Bank’s ability to transfer funds to us.
Holders of our junior subordinated debentures have rights that are senior to those of our common shareholders.
We have supported a portion of our growth through the issuance of trust preferred securities from special purpose trusts and accompanying junior subordinated debentures. Also, in connection with our acquisitions of other financial institutions, we have assumed junior subordinated debentures. At December 31, 2017, we had trust preferred securities and accompanying junior subordinated debentures with a carrying value of $85.9 million. Payments of the principal and interest on the trust preferred securities of these trusts are conditionally guaranteed by us. Further, the junior subordinated debentures we issued to the trusts are senior to our shares of common stock. As a result, we must make payments on the junior subordinated debentures before any dividends can be paid on our common stock and, in the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, the holders of the junior subordinated debentures must be satisfied before any distributions can be made on our common stock (such dividend restrictions do not apply to the subordinated notes issued in August 2016 or assumed in connection with the Metropolitan acquisition). We

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have the right to defer distributions on our junior subordinated debentures (and the related trust preferred securities) for up to five years, during which time no dividends may be paid on our common stock.
An investment in our common stock is not an insured deposit.
Our common stock is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured against loss by the FDIC, any deposit insurance fund or by any other public or private entity. Investment in our common stock is inherently risky for the reasons described in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is subject to the same market forces that affect the price of common stock in any company. As a result, an investor may lose some or all of his investment in our common stock.
Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as certain banking laws, could decrease our chances of being acquired even if our acquisition is in our shareholders’ best interests.
Provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and federal banking laws, including regulatory approval requirements, could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so would be perceived to be beneficial to our shareholders. The combination of these provisions impedes a non-negotiated merger or other business combination, which, in turn, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Our issuance of preferred stock could adversely affect holders of our common stock and discourage a takeover.
Our shareholders authorized the Board of Directors to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock without any further action on the part of our shareholders. Our Board of Directors also has the power, without shareholder approval, to set the terms of any series of preferred stock that may be issued, including voting rights, dividend rights, preferences over our common stock with respect to dividends or in the event of a dissolution, liquidation or winding up and other terms. In the event that we issue preferred stock in the future that has preference over our common stock with respect to payment of dividends or upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or if we issue preferred stock with voting rights that dilute the voting power of our common stock, the rights of the holders of our common stock or the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected. In addition, the ability of our Board of Directors to issue shares of preferred stock without any action on the part of our shareholders may impede a takeover of us and prevent a transaction perceived to be favorable to our shareholders.
Shares eligible for future sale could have a dilutive effect.
Shares of our common stock eligible for future sale, including those that may be issued in any other private or public offering of our common stock for cash or as incentives under incentive plans, could have a dilutive effect on the market for our common stock and could adversely affect market prices. As of February 23, 2018, there were 150,000,000 shares of our common stock authorized, of which 49,335,631 shares were outstanding.
The FDIC’s Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions may restrict our activities and those of certain investors in us.
On August 26, 2009, the FDIC adopted the final Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions (the “Statement”). The Statement purports to provide guidance concerning the standards for more than de minimis investments in acquirers of deposit liabilities and the operations of failed insured depository institutions. The Statement applies to private investors in a company, including any company acquired to facilitate bidding on failed banks or thrifts that is proposing to, directly or indirectly, assume deposit liabilities, or such liabilities and assets, from the resolution of a failed insured depository institution. By its terms, the Statement does not apply to investors with 5% or less of the total voting power of an acquired depository institution or its bank or thrift holding company (provided there is no evidence of concerted action by these investors). When applicable, among other things, covered investors (other than certain mutual funds) are prohibited by the Statement from selling their securities in the relevant institution for three years. In addition, covered investors must disclose to the FDIC information about the investors and all entities in the ownership chain, including information as to the size of the capital fund or funds, its diversification, the return profile, the marketing documents, the management team and the business model, as well as such other information as is determined to be necessary to assure compliance with the Statement. Furthermore, among other restrictions, the acquired institution must maintain a ratio of Tier 1 common equity to total assets of at least 10% for a period of three years from the time of acquisition; thereafter, the institution must maintain capital such that it is “well capitalized” during the remaining period of ownership by the covered investor. In addition, under the Statement, covered investors employing ownership structures utilizing entities that are domiciled in Secrecy Law Jurisdictions (as defined in the Statement) would not be eligible to own a direct or indirect interest in an insured depository institution, subject to certain exceptions.
The Statement may be applicable to private investors in us and, in the event of any such private investors covered by the Statement, will be applicable to us. Furthermore, because the applicability of the Statement depends in large part on the specific investor, we may not know at any given point in time whether the Statement applies to any investor and, accordingly, to us. Each investor must

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make its own determination concerning whether the Statement applies to it and its investment in us. Each investor is cautioned to consult its own legal advisors concerning such matters. We cannot assure investors that the Statement will not be applicable to us.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The main office of the Company is located at 209 Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi. Various departments occupy each floor of the five-story building. The Technology Center, also located in Tupelo, houses electronic data processing, document preparation, document imaging, loan servicing and deposit operations.
As of December 31, 2017, Renasant operated 136 full-service branches, 13 limited-service branches and an ATM network, which includes 142 ATMs at on-premise locations and 16 ATMs located at off-premise sites. Our Community Banks and Wealth Management segments operate out of all of these offices.
The Bank owns 105 of its 136 full-service branch banking facilities. The remaining 31 full-service branches are under lease agreements. The Bank owns 12 of the 13 limited-service branches. The Bank also operates 19 locations used exclusively for Mortgage Banking, three locations used exclusively for loan production and two locations used exclusively for investment services; of these locations, two are owned by the Bank with the remaining 20 under lease agreements. The 52 banking facilities that are occupied under leases have unexpired terms ranging from one to ten years.
Renasant Insurance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, owns seven stand-alone offices - one each in Ackerman, Corinth, Durant, Kosciusko, Louisville, Starkville and Tupelo, Mississippi - and leases three branches - one each in Brandon, Louisville and Madison, Mississippi.
None of our properties are subject to any material encumbrances.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company, the Bank, Renasant Insurance or any other subsidiaries are a party or to which any of their property is subject, and no such legal proceedings were terminated in the fourth quarter of 2017.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.


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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information and Dividends
The Company’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol “RNST.” On February 23, 2018, the Company had approximately 13,144 shareholders of record and the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock was $42.85. The following table sets forth the high and low sales price for the Company’s common stock for each quarterly period for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 as reported on NASDAQ, and the amount of cash dividends declared during each quarterly period during such fiscal years:
 
Dividends
Per Share
 
Prices
 
High        
 
Low        
2017
 
 
 
 
 
1st Quarter
$
0.18

 
$
43.15

 
$
37.78

2nd Quarter
0.18

 
45.16

 
38.87

3rd Quarter
0.18

 
45.32

 
37.68

4th Quarter
0.19

 
44.22

 
39.11

 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
1st Quarter
$
0.17

 
$
34.41

 
$
29.49

2nd Quarter
0.18

 
35.00

 
30.21

3rd Quarter
0.18

 
35.78

 
30.98

4th Quarter
0.18

 
44.65

 
32.51

Although the timing and amount of future dividends, if any, will be determined at the discretion of the Company's board of directors, the Company traditionally has paid dividends on a quarterly basis. Funds for the payment of cash dividends are obtained from dividends received by the Company from the Bank. Accordingly, the declaration and payment of cash dividends by the Company depends upon the Bank’s earnings, financial condition, general economic conditions, compliance with regulatory requirements and other factors. Restrictions on the Bank’s ability to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances exist under federal and state law and regulations. See Note 23, “Restrictions on Cash, Securities, Bank Dividends, Loans or Advances,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for a discussion of these restrictions. These restrictions do not, and are not expected in the future to, materially limit the Company’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders in an amount consistent with the Company’s history of dividend payments.
Please refer to Item 12, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters, for a discussion of the securities authorized for issuance under the Company’s equity compensation plans.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company did not repurchase any shares of its outstanding common stock during the three month period ended December 31, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
The Company did not sell any unregistered equity securities during 2017.

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Stock Performance Graph
The following performance graph compares the performance of our common stock to the NASDAQ Market Index and to the SNL Geographic Index, Southeast, which is a peer group of regional southeast bank holding companies (which includes the Company), for our reporting period. The performance graph assumes that the value of the investment in our common stock, the NASDAQ Market Index and the SNL Geographic Index, Southeast was $100 at December 31, 2012, and that all dividends were reinvested.

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Period Ending December 31,
 
2012
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
Renasant Corporation
$
100.00

 
$
168.87

 
$
159.02

 
$
193.20

 
$
241.80

 
$
238.39

NASDAQ Market Index
100.00

 
140.12

 
160.78

 
171.97

 
187.22

 
242.71

SNL Geographic Index, Southeast(1)
100.00

 
135.52

 
152.63

 
150.24

 
199.45

 
246.72

(1)
The SNL Geographic Index, Southeast, is a peer group of 77 regional bank holding companies, whose common stock is traded either on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex or NASDAQ, and who are headquartered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
There can be no assurance that our common stock performance will continue in the future with the same or similar trends depicted in the performance graph above. We will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance. The information provided under the heading “Stock Performance Graph” shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC or subject to its proxy regulations or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, other than as provided in Item 201 of Regulation S-K. The information provided in this section shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA(1) 
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) (Unaudited)
Year Ended December 31,
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Interest income
$
374,750

 
$
329,138

 
$
263,023

 
$
226,409

 
$
180,604

Interest expense
37,853

 
28,147

 
21,665

 
23,927

 
23,471

Net interest income
336,897

 
300,991

 
241,358

 
202,482

 
157,133

Provision for loan losses
7,550

 
7,530

 
4,750

 
6,167

 
10,350

Noninterest income
132,140

 
137,415

 
108,270

 
80,509

 
71,891

Noninterest expense
301,618

 
295,099

 
245,114

 
190,937

 
172,928

Income before income taxes
159,869

 
135,777

 
99,764

 
85,887

 
45,746

Income taxes
67,681

 
44,847

 
31,750

 
26,305

 
12,259

Net income
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

 
$
59,582

 
$
33,487

Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income – Basic
$
1.97

 
$
2.18

 
$
1.89

 
$
1.89

 
$
1.23

Net income – Diluted
1.96

 
2.17

 
1.88

 
1.88

 
1.22

Book value at December 31
30.72

 
27.81

 
25.73

 
22.56

 
21.21

Closing price(2)
40.89

 
42.22

 
34.41

 
28.93

 
31.46

Cash dividends declared and paid
0.73

 
0.71

 
0.68

 
0.68

 
0.68

Dividend payout
37.24
%
 
32.72
%
 
36.17
%
 
36.17
%
 
55.74
%
At December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
$
9,829,981

 
$
8,699,851

 
$
7,926,496

 
$
5,805,129

 
$
5,746,270

Loans, net of unearned income
7,620,322

 
6,202,709

 
5,413,462

 
3,987,874

 
3,881,018

Securities
671,488

 
1,030,530

 
1,105,205

 
983,747

 
913,329

Deposits
7,921,075

 
7,059,137

 
6,218,602

 
4,838,418

 
4,841,912

Borrowings
297,360

 
312,135

 
570,496

 
188,825

 
171,875

Shareholders’ equity
1,514,983

 
1,232,883

 
1,036,818

 
711,651

 
665,652

Selected Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
0.97
%
 
1.08
%
 
0.99
%
 
1.02
%
 
0.71
%
Shareholders’ equity
6.68
%
 
8.15
%
 
7.76
%
 
8.61
%
 
6.01
%
Average shareholders’ equity to average assets
14.52
%
 
13.26
%
 
12.76
%
 
11.89
%
 
11.78
%
At December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity to assets
15.41
%
 
14.17
%
 
13.08
%
 
12.26
%
 
11.58
%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans, net of unearned income(3)
0.83
%
 
0.91
%
 
1.11
%
 
1.29
%
 
1.65
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans(3)
348.37
%
 
320.08
%
 
283.46
%
 
209.49
%
 
248.90
%
Nonperforming loans to total loans, net of unearned income(3)
0.24
%
 
0.28
%
 
0.39
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.66
%
(1)
Selected consolidated financial data includes the effect of mergers and other acquisition transactions from the date of each merger or other transaction. On July 1, 2017, Renasant Corporation acquired Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Metropolitan"), headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi. On April 1, 2016, Renasant Bank, Renasnat Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired KeyWorth Bank, a Georgia banking corporation ("KeyWorth"), headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia. On July 1, 2015, Renasant Corporation acquired Heritage Financial Group, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Heritage”), headquartered in Albany, Georgia. On September 1, 2013, Renasant Corporation acquired First M&F Corporation, a Mississippi corporation (“First M&F”), headquartered in Kosciusko, Mississippi. For additional information about the Metropolitan and KeyWorth acquisitions, please refer to Item 1, Business, and Note 2, “Mergers and Acquisitions,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. For additional information about the Heritage acquisition, please refer to Item 1, Business, and Note 2, “Mergers and Acquisitions,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in Renasant’s

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Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2017. For additional information about the First M&F transaction, please refer to Item 1, Business, and Note B, “Mergers and Acquisitions,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, in Renasant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on February 29, 2016.
(2)
Reflects the closing price on The NASDAQ Global Select Market on the last trading day of the Company’s fiscal year.
(3)
Excludes assets acquired from Metropolitan, KeyWorth, Heritage and First M&F and assets covered under loss share agreements with the FDIC. Effective December 8, 2016, Renasant Bank entered into an agreement with the FDIC that terminated all of the loss share agreements.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Performance Overview
Net income was $92,188 for 2017 compared to $90,930 for 2016 and $68,014 for 2015. Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) were $1.97 and $1.96, respectively, for 2017 compared to $2.18 and $2.17, respectively, for 2016 and $1.89 and $1.88, respectively, for 2015. Our financial condition and results of operations since 2015 have been influenced by a number of factors:
—
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted on December 22, 2017, among other things, permanently lowered the federal corporate tax rate, effective for tax years including or beginning January 1, 2018. United States generally accepted accounting principles required the Company to revalue its net deferred tax assets on the date of enactment based on the reduction in the overall future tax benefit expected to be realized at the lower tax rate implemented by the new legislation. After reviewing the Company's inventory of deferred tax assets and liabilities on the date of enactment and giving consideration to the future impact of the lower corporate tax rates and other provisions of the new legislation, the Company's revaluation of its net deferred tax assets was $14,486. This write-down lowered our diluted EPS for 2017 by $0.31.
—
In order to delay the adverse impact of the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, which, among other things, imposes limitations on the amount of debit card interchange fees certain banking institutions may collect, the Company successfully initiated several strategic initiatives, described in more detail later in this Item 7, to manage its consolidated assets below $10,000,000 at December 31, 2017, which is the threshold at which bank holding companies would be subject to the Durbin Amendment. The pre-tax cost of the overall initiative for the fourth quarter of 2017, which includes interest income foregone on the securities and mortgage loans sold, was approximately $450, which amount was slightly offset by a pre-tax gain of $91 resulting from the sale of certain investment securities.
—
Effective July 1, 2017, the Company completed its acquisition of Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi (“Metropolitan”), in a transaction valued at $219,461. The Company issued approximately 4.9 million shares of its common stock and paid $4,764 to Metropolitan stock option holders for 100% of the voting equity interest in Metropolitan. On July 1, 2017, Metropolitan operated eight banking locations in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, which are still being finalized by the Company and are subject to change, the Company acquired assets with a fair value of $1,350,881, including loans held for investment and loans held for sale with a fair value of $967,804, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of $1,137,291, including deposits with a fair value of $942,084. At the acquisition date, $140,512 of goodwill and $6,966 of core deposit intangible assets were recorded.
—
Effective April 1, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of KeyWorth Bank, a Georgia banking corporation (“KeyWorth”), in a transaction valued at approximately $58,885. The Company issued approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock and paid $3,594 to KeyWorth stock option and warrant holders for 100% of the voting equity interest in KeyWorth. On April 1, 2016, KeyWorth operated six banking locations in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired assets with a fair value of $415,232, including loans with a fair value of $272,330, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of $359,940, including deposits with a fair value of $348,961. The Company recorded approximately $22,643 in intangible assets which consist of goodwill of $20,633 and a core deposit intangible of $2,010.
—
Effective July 1, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Heritage Financial Group, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Albany, Georgia (“Heritage”), in a transaction valued at approximately $295,444. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired assets with a fair value of $2,019,977, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of $1,724,533, including deposits with a fair value of $1,375,354.
—
In December 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC") to terminate all of the Bank's loss share agreements. As part of this termination, we made a $4,849 payment to the FDIC. The Company incurred a one-time pre-tax charge of $2,053 in connection with the termination of the agreement, which impacted diluted EPS in 2016 by $0.04.
—
In December 2016, the Company completed the underwritten public offering of 2,135,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $41.50 per share resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $84,105.

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—
In August 2016, the Company completed the public offering and sale of $60,000 of the Company's 5.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 1, 2026, and $40,000 of its 5.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 1, 2031 (collectively, the "Notes"). The sale of the Notes resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $98,167 and qualify as Tier 2 capital. A portion of the proceeds was used to prepay approximately $38,900 in borrowings from the FHLB resulting in a penalty charge of approximately $2,200. Together with other penalties incurred in the prepayment of other borrowings in 2016, the penalty had an impact to diluted EPS of $0.04.
—
Net interest income increased 11.93% to $336,897 for 2017 as compared to $300,991 for 2016; net interest income was $241,358 for 2015. Interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased 14.11% to $383,596 for 2017 from $336,149 for 2016. The increase since 2015 was due primarily to the increase in average earnings assets from the acquisitions of Metropolitan and KeyWorth, as well as the full-year impact of the earning assets acquired in connection with the Heritage acquisition completed in July 2015, and loan growth in the Company's non purchased loan portfolio as well as an increase in loan yields due to higher levels of accretable yield from the purchased loan portfolios. The increases to the target federal funds rate implemented by the Federal Reserve Board in each of December 2015, December 2016, and March, June and December 2017 resulted in higher yields on loans in our portfolio that earn a variable rate of interest. The Company was able to manage the cost of its deposits with these interest rate increases such that interest expense increased at a much lower rate during this time.
—
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans decreased to 0.06% in 2017 compared to 0.12% in 2016. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans was 0.10% in 2015. The provision for loan losses was $7,550 for 2017 compared to $7,530 for 2016 and $4,750 for 2015.
—
Noninterest income was $132,140 for 2017 compared to $137,415 for 2016 and $108,270 for 2015. The overall growth in noninterest income since 2015 is primarily attributable to the Metropolitan and KeyWorth acquisitions, as well as the twelve-month impact of the Heritage acquisition, and organic growth in our mortgage division. The decrease in noninterest income from 2016 to 2017 is primarily attributable to a year-over-year decrease in mortgage banking income, which was driven by lower mortgage loan originations.
—
Noninterest expense was $301,618, $295,099 and $245,114 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in noninterest expense and its related components since 2015 is primarily attributable to the Metropolitan and KeyWorth acquisitions, as well as the twelve-month impact of the Heritage acquisition. The Company recorded merger expense related to its recent acquisitions of $10,378, $4,023 and $11,614 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which impacted diluted EPS in each year by $0.15, $0.06 and $0.23, respectively.
—
Loans, net of unearned income, were $7,620,322 at December 31, 2017 compared to $6,202,709 in 2016 and $5,413,462 in 2015. Excluding purchased loans of $2,031,766 at December 31, 2017, the portfolio increased by $874,984, or 18.56%, from December 31, 2016.
—
Deposits totaled $7,921,075 at December 31, 2017 compared to $7,059,137 at December 31, 2016 and $6,218,602 at December 31, 2015. The growth in deposits from 2016 to 2017 was partially attributable to the acquisition of Metropolitan, which added $942,084 in deposits at acquisition. Noninterest bearing deposits averaged $1,724,834, or 22.64% of average deposits, for 2017 compared to $1,467,881, or 22.00% of average deposits, for 2016 and $1,125,969, or 20.29% of average deposits, for 2015.
A historical look at key performance indicators is presented below.
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Diluted EPS
$
1.96

 
$
2.17

 
$
1.88

 
$
1.88

 
$
1.22

Diluted EPS Growth
(9.68
)%
 
15.43
%
 
—
%
 
54.10
%
 
15.09
%
Shareholders’ equity to assets
15.41
 %
 
14.17
%
 
13.08
%
 
12.26
%
 
11.58
%
Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets(1)
9.56
 %
 
9.00
%
 
7.54
%
 
7.52
%
 
6.64
%
Return on Average Assets
0.97
 %
 
1.08
%
 
0.99
%
 
1.02
%
 
0.71
%
Return on Average Tangible Assets(1)
1.08
 %
 
1.20
%
 
1.11
%
 
1.15
%
 
0.79
%
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity
6.68
 %
 
8.15
%
 
7.76
%
 
8.61
%
 
6.01
%
Return on Average Tangible Shareholders’ Equity(1)
11.84
 %
 
15.28
%
 
14.50
%
 
16.25
%
 
10.83
%
(1)
These performance indicators are non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these financial measures from GAAP to non-GAAP can be found under the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” heading below.


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Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements are prepared using accounting estimates for various accounts. Wherever feasible, we utilize third-party information to provide management with estimates. Although independent third parties are engaged to assist us in the estimation process, management evaluates the results, challenges assumptions and considers other factors which could impact these estimates. We monitor the status of proposed and newly issued accounting standards to evaluate the impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Our accounting policies, including the impact of newly issued accounting standards, are discussed in further detail in Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. The following discussion presents some of the more significant estimates used in preparing our financial statements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The accounting policy most important to the presentation of our financial statements relates to the allowance for loan losses and the related provision for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is available to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the entire loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance is based on an ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio and represents an amount that management deems adequate to provide for inherent losses, including collective impairment as recognized under the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 450, “Contingencies” (“ASC 450”). Collective impairment is calculated based on loans grouped by grade. Another component of the allowance is losses on loans assessed as impaired under ASC 310, “Receivables” (“ASC 310”). The balance of the loans determined to be impaired under ASC 310 and the related allowance is included in management’s estimation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance is sensitive to a variety of internal factors, primarily historical loss ratios and assigned risk ratings, and external factors, primarily the economic environment. While no one factor is dominant, each could cause actual loan losses to differ materially from originally estimated amounts. For more information about the considerations in establishing the allowance for loan losses and our loan policies and procedures for addressing credit risk, please refer to the disclosures in this Item under the heading “Risk Management – Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses.”
Certain loans purchased in acquisitions or mergers are accounted for under ASC 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality” (“ASC 310-30”). ASC 310-30 prohibits the carryover of an allowance for loan losses for loans purchased in which the acquirer concludes that it will not collect the contractual amount. As a result, these loans are carried at values which represent management’s estimate of the future cash flows of these loans. Increases in expected cash flows to be collected from the contractual cash flows are required to be recognized as an adjustment of the loan’s yield over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are required to be recognized as an impairment. A more detailed discussion of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, which were acquired in connection with our mergers, including our acquisitions of Metropolitan, KeyWorth and Heritage, is set forth below under the heading “Risk Management – Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses” and in Note 5, “Purchased Loans” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment on Investment Securities
On a quarterly basis, we evaluate our investment portfolio for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.” An investment security is considered impaired if the fair value of the security is less than its cost or amortized cost basis. Impairment is considered to be other-than-temporary if the Company intends to sell the investment security or if the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security before the Company is required to sell the security or the security’s maturity. When impairment of an equity security is considered to be other-than-temporary, the security is written down to its fair value and an impairment loss is recorded in earnings. When impairment of a debt security is considered to be other-than-temporary, the security is written down to its fair value. The amount of OTTI recorded as a loss in earnings depends on whether we intend to sell the debt security and whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If we intend to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value is recorded as an impairment loss in earnings. If we do not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, OTTI is separated into the amount representing credit loss and the amount related to all other market factors. The amount related to credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount related to other market factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
The amount of OTTI recorded in earnings as a credit loss is dependent upon management’s estimate of discounted future cash flows expected from the investment security. The difference between the expected cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security is considered to be credit loss. The remaining difference between the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the security is considered to be related to all other market factors. Our estimate of discounted future cash flows incorporates a number of

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assumptions based on both qualitative and quantitative factors. Performance indicators of the security’s underlying assets, including credit ratings and current and projected default and deferral rates, as well as the credit quality and capital ratios of the issuing institutions are considered in the analysis. Changes in these assumptions could impact the amount of OTTI recognized as a credit loss in earnings. For additional information regarding the evaluation of our securities portfolio for OTTI, please refer to Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” and Note 3, “Securities,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill, core deposit intangibles, and customer relationship intangibles. Goodwill arises from business combinations and represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible elements of the business acquired. We review the goodwill of each of our reporting units (that is, our reportable segments for financial accounting purposes) for impairment on an annual basis, or more often, if events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is below the carrying value of its equity. In determining the fair value of our reporting units, we use the market approach. The market approach averages the values derived by applying a market multiple, based on observed purchase transactions, to the book value, tangible book value, loan and/or deposit balances and the last twelve months adjusted and unadjusted net income. If, based on the results of the market approach further analysis is needed, the discounted cash flow approach is utilized. The discounted cash flow approach requires assumptions about short and long-term net cash flow growth rates for each reporting unit, as well as discount rates. Long-term net cash flow forecasts are developed for each reporting unit by considering several key business drivers such as new business initiatives, market share changes, anticipated loan and deposit growth, historical performance, and industry and economic trends, among other considerations.
The estimated fair value of a reporting unit is highly sensitive to changes in the estimates and assumptions. In some instances changes in these assumptions could impact whether the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. We perform sensitivity analyses around these assumptions in order to assess the reasonableness of the assumptions and the resulting estimated fair values. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s equity exceeds its estimated fair value, we then calculate the fair value of the reporting unit’s implied goodwill. Implied goodwill is the excess fair value of a reporting unit (as determined using the above-described methodology) over the fair value of its net assets and is calculated by determining the fair value of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities, including previously unrecognized intangible assets, on an individual basis. This calculation is performed in the same manner as goodwill is recognized in a business combination. Significant judgment and estimates are involved in estimating the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit.
Other identifiable intangible assets, primarily core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, are reviewed at least annually for events or circumstances which could impact the recoverability of the intangible asset, such as loss of core deposits, increased competition or adverse changes in the economy. To the extent any other identifiable intangible asset is deemed unrecoverable, an impairment loss would be recorded as a noninterest expense to reduce the carrying amount. These events or circumstances, when or if they occur, could be material to our operating results for any particular reporting period.
Benefit Plans and Stock Based Compensation
Our independent actuary firm prepares actuarial valuations of our pension cost under ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits” (“ASC 715”). The discount rate utilized in the December 31, 2017 valuation was 3.96%, compared to 4.35% in 2016. Actual plan assets as of December 31, 2017 were used in the calculation and the expected long-term return on plan assets assumed for this valuation was 8.00%. Changes in these assumptions and estimates can materially affect the benefit plan obligation and the funded status of the plan which in turn may impact shareholders’ equity through an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income and future pension expense. The pension plan covered under ASC 715 was frozen as of December 31, 1996.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” We utilize the Black-Scholes model for determining fair value of our options. Determining the fair value of, and ultimately the expense we recognize related to, our stock options requires us to make assumptions regarding dividend yields, expected stock price volatility, estimated forfeitures and the expected life of the option. Changes in these assumptions and estimates can materially affect the calculated fair value of stock-based compensation and the related expense to be recognized. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures in compensation cost when they occur as permitted under the guidance in ASC 718. Changes in this assumption in the future could result in lower expenses related to the Company’s share-based payments. For a description of our assumptions utilized in calculating the fair value of our share-based payments, please refer to Note 14, “Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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Business Combinations, Accounting for Purchased Loans
The Company accounts for its acquisitions under ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” which requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting. All identifiable assets acquired, including loans, are recorded at fair value. No allowance for loan losses related to the purchased loans is recorded on the acquisition date because the fair value measurements incorporate assumptions regarding credit risk. The fair value measurements of purchased loans are based on estimates related to expected prepayments and the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows.
Over the life of the purchased loans, the Company continues to estimate cash flows expected to be collected on individual loans or on pools of loans sharing common risk characteristics. The Company determines, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, the present value of the purchased loans using the effective interest rates. If the cash flows expected to be collected have decreased, the Company recognizes a provision for loan loss in its consolidated statement of income; for any increases in cash flows expected to be collected, the Company adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the loan’s or pool’s remaining life.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Company recognizes as assets the right to service certain mortgage loans for others, known as mortgage servicing rights. Mortgage servicing rights are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income. External valuations of the fair value of mortgage servicing rights are obtained monthly and determined using various assumptions including expected cash flows, prepayment speeds, market discount rates, servicing costs, mortgage interest rates and other factors. These assumptions can, and generally will, change as market conditions and interest rates change resulting in fluctuations of the fair value. The Company does not currently hedge the mortgage servicing rights asset. At December 31, 2017, the Company’s mortgage servicing rights asset was valued at $39,339. For additional information regarding our mortgage servicing rights, please refer to Note 10, “Mortgage Servicing Rights,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure in satisfaction of a loan obligation. Other real estate owned is initially recorded at fair market value based on appraised value less selling costs, estimated as of the date acquired, with any loss recognized as a charge-off through the allowance for loan losses. Reductions in the carrying value subsequent to acquisition are charged to earnings. The fair value of OREO is derived primarily from independent appraisers. Our internal policies generally require OREO properties to be appraised every 12 months. Significant judgments and complex estimates are required in estimating the fair value of OREO, and the period of time within which such estimates can be considered current is significantly shortened during periods of market volatility. As a result, the net proceeds realized from sales transactions could differ significantly from appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates used to determine the fair value of OREO.
Income Taxes
Accrued taxes represent the estimated amount payable to or receivable from taxing jurisdictions, either currently or in the future, and are reported, on a net basis, as a component of “Other assets” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The calculation of our income tax expense is complex and requires the use of many estimates and judgments in its determination.
Management’s determination of the realization of the net deferred tax asset is based upon management’s judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the statutory tax rate, the timing and amount of future income earned by certain subsidiaries and the implementation of various tax plans to maximize realization of the deferred tax asset. Management believes that the Company and its subsidiaries will generate sufficient operating earnings to realize the deferred tax assets.
For certain business plans enacted by the Company, management bases the estimates of related tax liabilities on its belief that future events will validate management’s current assumptions regarding the ultimate outcome of tax-related exposures. As part of this process, management consults with its outside advisers to assess the relative merits and risks of our proposed tax treatment of such business plans. Although we have received from these outside advisers opinions that our proposed tax treatment should prevail, the examination of our income tax returns, changes in tax law and regulatory guidance may impact the tax treatment of these transactions and resulting provisions for income taxes.
We believe that we employ appropriate methods for these calculations and that the results of such calculations closely approximate the actual cost. We review the calculated results for reasonableness and compare those calculations to prior period costs. We also consider the effect of current economic conditions on the calculations.

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For additional information regarding our income tax accounting, please refer to Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” and Note 16, “Income Taxes,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), this document contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. We use certain non-GAAP financial measures to adjust GAAP financial measures to exclude purchase accounting adjustments and interest income collected (foregone) on problem loans from loan interest income and net interest income when calculating the Company's taxable equivalent loan yields and net interest margin, respectively. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate ongoing operating results and to assess ongoing profitability. The reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP for these financial measures can be found under the “Results of Operations” heading below.
Certain other non-GAAP financial measures that we use (namely, return on average tangible shareholders’ equity, return on average tangible assets, the ratio of tangible equity to tangible assets and an adjusted efficiency ratio) adjust GAAP financial measures to exclude net gains on sales of securities, merger and conversion expenses, debt prepayment penalties, loss share termination expense and other intangible assets. The Company considers these items to be non-recurring in nature. Management uses these measures to evaluate net income from our ongoing business and capital utilization. In addition, the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, and those mentioned above, facilitate the making of period-to-period comparisons and provide useful information to investors, analysts, regulators and other users of our financial statements by excluding certain items specific to our mergers and acquisition activities. These non-GAAP financial measures may also allow readers to more easily compare the Company's results to the results of other companies without similar mergers and acquisitions activities. The reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP for these financial measures are below.
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity and Return on average tangible assets
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Net income (GAAP)
 
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

 
$
59,582

 
$
33,487

   Amortization of intangibles, net of tax
 
4,358

 
4,518

 
4,137

 
3,889

 
2,100

Tangible net income (non-GAAP)
 
96,546

 
95,448

 
72,151

 
63,471

 
35,587

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shareholders' equity (GAAP)
 
1,380,950

 
1,116,038

 
876,915

 
691,802

 
557,227

   Intangibles
 
565,507

 
491,530

 
379,469

 
301,104

 
228,632

Average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)
 
815,443

 
624,508

 
497,446

 
390,698

 
328,595

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average total assets (GAAP)
 
9,509,308

 
8,416,510

 
6,874,982

 
5,816,517

 
4,731,523

   Intangibles
 
565,507

 
491,530

 
379,469

 
301,104

 
228,632

Average tangible assets (non-GAAP)
 
8,943,801

 
7,924,980

 
6,495,513

 
5,515,413

 
4,502,891

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on (average) shareholders' equity (GAAP)
 
6.68
%
 
8.15
%
 
7.76
%
 
8.61
%
 
6.01
%
   Effect of adjustment for intangible assets
 
5.16
%
 
7.13
%
 
6.74
%
 
7.64
%
 
4.82
%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)
 
11.84
%
 
15.28
%
 
14.50
%
 
16.25
%
 
10.83
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on (average) assets (GAAP)
 
0.97
%
 
1.08
%
 
0.99
%
 
1.02
%
 
0.71
%
   Effect of adjustment for intangible assets
 
0.11
%
 
0.12
%
 
0.12
%
 
0.13
%
 
0.08
%
Return on average tangible assets (non-GAAP)
 
1.08
%
 
1.20
%
 
1.11
%
 
1.15
%
 
0.79
%

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Tangible common equity ratio (Tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Actual shareholders' equity (GAAP)
$
1,514,983

 
$
1,232,883

 
$
1,036,818

 
$
711,651

 
$
665,652

   Intangibles
635,556

 
494,608

 
474,682

 
297,330

 
304,330

Actual tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)
879,427

 
738,275

 
562,136

 
414,321

 
361,322

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual total assets (GAAP)
9,829,981

 
8,699,851

 
7,926,496

 
5,805,129

 
5,746,270

   Intangibles
635,556

 
494,608

 
474,682

 
297,330

 
304,330

Actual tangible assets (non-GAAP)
9,194,425

 
8,205,243

 
7,451,814

 
5,507,799

 
5,441,940

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible Common Equity Ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity to actual assets (GAAP)
15.41
%
 
14.17
%
 
13.08
%
 
12.26
%
 
11.58
%
   Effect of adjustment for intangible assets
5.85
%
 
5.17
%
 
5.54
%
 
4.74
%
 
4.94
%
Tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)
9.56
%
 
9.00
%
 
7.54
%
 
7.52
%
 
6.64
%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity and Return on average tangible assets with exclusions
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (GAAP)
 
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Merger and conversion expense, net of tax
 
6,925

 
2,694

 
7,918

Debt prepayment penalties, net of tax
 
137

 
1,700

 
—

Loss share termination, net of tax
 
—

 
1,495

 
—

Revaluation of net deferred tax assets
 
14,486

 
—

 
—

Net income with exclusions (non-GAAP)
 
113,736

 
96,819

 
75,932

Amortization of intangibles, net of tax
 
4,358

 
4,518

 
4,137

Tangible net income with exclusions (non-GAAP)
 
118,094

 
101,337

 
80,069

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shareholders' equity (GAAP)
 
1,380,950

 
1,116,038

 
876,915

Intangibles
 
565,507

 
491,530

 
379,469

Average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)
 
815,443

 
624,508

 
497,446

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average total assets (GAAP)
 
9,509,308

 
8,416,510

 
6,874,982

Intangibles
 
565,507

 
491,530

 
379,469

Average tangible assets (non-GAAP)
 
8,943,801

 
7,924,980

 
6,495,513

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average shareholders' equity with exclusions (non-GAAP)
 
8.24
%
 
8.68
%
 
8.66
%
Effect of adjustment for intangible assets
 
6.24
%
 
7.55
%
 
7.44
%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity with exclusions (non-GAAP)
 
14.48
%
 
16.23
%
 
16.10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets with exclusions (non-GAAP)
 
1.20
%
 
1.15
%
 
1.10
%
Effect of adjustment for intangible assets
 
0.12
%
 
0.13
%
 
0.13
%
Return on average tangible assets with exclusions(non-GAAP)
 
1.32
%
 
1.28
%
 
1.23
%

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Efficiency Ratio
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Interest income (fully tax equivalent basis)
 
$
383,596

 
$
336,149

 
$
270,278

Interest expense
 
37,853

 
28,147

 
21,665

Net interest income (fully tax equivalent basis)
 
345,743

 
308,002

 
248,613

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total noninterest income
 
132,140

 
137,415

 
108,270

Net gains on sales of securities
 
148

 
1,186

 
96

Adjusted noninterest income
 
131,992

 
136,229

 
108,174

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total noninterest expense
 
301,618

 
295,099

 
245,114

Intangible amortization
 
6,530

 
6,747

 
6,069

Merger and conversion related expenses
 
10,378

 
4,023

 
11,614

Extinguishment of debt
 
205

 
2,539

 
—

Loss share termination
 
—

 
2,053

 
—

Adjusted noninterest expense
 
284,505

 
279,737

 
227,431

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency Ratio (GAAP)
 
63.12
%
 
66.25
%
 
68.68
%
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)
 
59.55
%
 
62.97
%
 
63.74
%
None of the non-GAAP financial measures the Company has included in this document is intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. Readers of this Form 10-K should note that, because there are no standard definitions for how to calculate the non-GAAP financial measures that we use as well as the results, the Company's calculations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Also, there may be limits in the usefulness of these measures to readers of this document. As a result, the Company encourages readers to consider its consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Financial Condition
The following discussion provides details regarding the changes in significant balance sheet accounts at December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Total assets were $9,829,981 at December 31, 2017 compared to $8,699,851 at December 31, 2016 and $7,926,496 at December 31, 2015. The acquisition of Metropolitan increased total assets $1,350,881 at July 1, 2017, and the acquisition of KeyWorth increased total assets $415,232 at April 1, 2016. The increase in total assets from 2016 to 2017 due to the Metropolitan acquisition and organic loan growth was offset by the strategic initiatives to manage total assets to below $10,000,000 at December 31, 2017. The Company sold certain investment securities and shortened the holding period of mortgage loans held for sale and used these proceeds to reduce certain wholesale funding sources. More details regarding these initiatives are provided below.

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Investments
The securities portfolio is used to provide a source for meeting liquidity needs and to supply securities to be used in collateralizing certain deposits and other types of borrowings. The following table shows the carrying value of our securities portfolio by investment type and the percentage of such investment type relative to the entire securities portfolio, at December 31:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
Balance
 
% of
Portfolio
 
Balance
 
% of
Portfolio
 
Balance
 
% of
Portfolio
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
3,564

 
0.53
%
 
$
16,259

 
1.58
%
 
$
107,355

 
9.71
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
234,481

 
34.92

 
342,181

 
33.20

 
357,245

 
32.32

Mortgage-backed securities
406,765

 
60.58

 
631,556

 
61.29

 
597,463

 
54.07

Trust preferred securities
9,388

 
1.40

 
18,389

 
1.78

 
19,469

 
1.76

Other debt securities
17,290

 
2.57

 
22,145

 
2.15

 
19,333

 
1.75

Other equity securities
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4,340

 
0.39

 
$
671,488

 
100.00
%
 
$
1,030,530

 
100.00
%
 
$
1,105,205

 
100.00
%
The balance of our securities portfolio at December 31, 2017 decreased $359,042 to $671,488 from $1,030,530 at December 31, 2016. The Metropolitan acquisition contributed approximately $108,697 at the acquisition date to the securities portfolio. This increase was offset by the sale of $495,192 in securities in 2017, resulting in a net gain of $148, while proceeds from maturities and calls of securities during 2017 totaled $185,327, which were primarily reinvested in the securities portfolio. The decrease in the balance of our securities portfolio from 2016 to 2017 was a result of the Company’s successful implementation of several strategic initiatives, collectively referred to as our “deleveraging strategy,” to manage its consolidated assets below $10,000,000 at December 31, 2017. The Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, among other things, imposes limitations on the amount of debit card interchange fees banking institutions with more than $10,000,000 in assets as of the end of a fiscal year, which would likely have adversely impacted our noninterest income. As a result of the Metropolitan acquisition, coupled with organic balance sheet growth, the Company’s assets exceeded $10,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2017. In order to delay the impact of the Durbin Amendment, the Company implemented its deleveraging strategy, which involved the sale of certain investment securities and the shortening of the holding period of mortgage loans held for sale; we used the proceeds of these sales to reduce certain wholesale funding sources. Securities sold during the fourth quarter of 2017 pursuant to our deleveraging strategy had an aggregate carrying value of $446,880 on the dates of sale. The Company collected net proceeds of $446,971 which resulted in a net gain of $91 on the sales.
During 2017, we purchased $210,190 in investment securities. Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), in the aggregate, comprised 99.05% of the purchases. CMOs are included in the “Mortgage-backed securities” line item in the above table. The mortgage-backed securities and CMOs held in our investment portfolio are issued by government sponsored entities. During 2017, the Company also decided to transfer all held to maturity securities into the available for sale portfolio. For more information about this decision, see Note 3, “Securities,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, in this report.
The balance of our investment portfolio at December 31, 2016 decreased $74,675 to $1,030,530 compared to $1,105,205 at December 31, 2015, as proceeds from investment securities were used to fund organic loan growth. During 2016, we purchased $155,400 in investment securities. Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs, in the aggregate, comprised 86.01% of the purchases. The carrying value of securities sold during 2016 totaled $2,842 resulting in a net gain of $1,186. Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities during 2016 totaled $277,764. The proceeds that were not reinvested in the securities portfolio were primarily utilized to fund organic loan growth during the year.
At December 31, 2017, unrealized losses of $10,488 were recorded on available for sale investment securities with a carrying value of $373,947. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, unrealized losses of $16,065 and $9,545, respectively, were recorded on available for sale securities with a carrying value of $494,619 and $309,549, respectively. The Company does not intend to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell any such security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. Furthermore, even though a number of these securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for a period greater than twelve months, the Company is collecting principal and interest payments from the respective securities as scheduled. Accordingly, the Company did not record any other-than-temporary impairment for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 or 2015.

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The Company holds investments in pooled trust preferred securities. This portfolio had a cost basis of $12,442 and $23,749 and a fair value of $9,388 and $18,389 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The investment in pooled trust preferred securities consists of two securities representing interests in various tranches of trusts collateralized by debt issued by over 160 financial institutions. During 2017, the Company sold one of its pooled trust preferred securities with a carrying value of $9,346 at the time of sale for net proceeds of $9,403 resulting in a gain of $57. For more information about the Company’s trust preferred securities, see Note 3, “Securities,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, in this report.
Loans
Loans, excluding mortgage loans held for sale, are the Company’s most significant earning asset, comprising 77.52%, 71.30% and 68.30% of total assets at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The table below sets forth the balance of loans outstanding by loan type at December 31:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
1,039,393

 
$
717,490

 
$
636,837

 
$
483,283

 
$
468,963

Lease financing
54,013

 
46,841

 
34,815

 
10,114

 
52

Real estate – construction
633,389

 
552,679

 
357,665

 
212,061

 
161,436

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
2,343,721

 
1,878,177

 
1,735,323

 
1,236,360

 
1,208,233

Real estate – commercial mortgage
3,427,530

 
2,898,895

 
2,533,729

 
1,956,914

 
1,950,572

Installment loans to individuals
122,276

 
108,627

 
115,093

 
89,142

 
91,762

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
7,620,322

 
$
6,202,709

 
$
5,413,462

 
$
3,987,874

 
$
3,881,018

The following table presents the percentage of loans, by category, to total loans at December 31 for the last five years:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
13.64
%
 
11.57
%
 
11.76
%
 
12.12
%
 
12.08
%
Lease financing
0.71

 
0.75

 
0.64

 
0.25

 
—

Real estate – construction
8.31

 
8.91

 
6.61

 
5.32

 
4.16

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
30.76

 
30.28

 
32.06

 
31.00

 
31.13

Real estate – commercial mortgage
44.98

 
46.74

 
46.80

 
49.07

 
50.26

Installment loans to individuals
1.60

 
1.75

 
2.13

 
2.24

 
2.37

Total
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to a number of borrowers engaged in similar activities that would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. At December 31, 2017, there were no concentrations of loans exceeding 10% of total loans other than loans disclosed in the table above.
Total loans at December 31, 2017 were $7,620,322, an increase of $1,417,613 from $6,202,709 at December 31, 2016. The Metropolitan acquisition increased the loan portfolio $965,033 on the acquisition date. Total loans increased $789,247 in 2016, up from $5,413,462 at December 31, 2015. The acquisition of KeyWorth on April 1, 2016 added $272,330 in loans on the acquisition date.
Non purchased loans at December 31, 2017 were $5,588,556, compared to $4,713,572 at December 31, 2016 and $3,830,434 at December 31, 2015. Since 2015, the Company has experienced organic loan growth across all categories of loans with loans from our specialty commercial business lines, which consist of our asset-based lending, healthcare, factoring, and equipment lease financing banking groups as well as loans meeting the criteria to be guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), contributing $85,324 of the total increase in loans from December 31, 2016; and our specialty commercial business lines contributed $55,705 of the total increase in loans from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016.
Looking at the change in loans geographically, non purchased loans in our Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia markets increased by $116,019, $118,066 and $379,282, respectively, while non purchased loans in our Alabama and Florida markets (collectively referred to as our “Central Region”) increased by $254,284 when compared to December 31, 2016.

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During 2010 and 2011, the Bank acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of the following two failed financial institutions in FDIC-assisted acquisitions:
•
Crescent Bank and Trust Company (Jasper, GA), July 2010
•
American Trust Bank (Roswell, GA), February 2011
During 2015, in connection with the acquisition of HeritageBank of the South, the Bank assumed two additional loss share agreements:
•
Citizens Bank of Effingham (Springfield, GA), February 2011
•
First Southern National Bank (Statesboro, GA), August 2011
A significant portion of the loans and foreclosed assets acquired in each of these FDIC-assisted acquisitions were subject to loss share agreements with the FDIC whereby the Company was indemnified against a portion of the losses on such loans and foreclosed assets.
On December 8, 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with the FDIC that terminated all of the Bank’s loss share agreements, resulting in a payment by us to the FDIC of $4,849. All rights and obligations of the parties under these loss share agreements, including the claw-back provisions, terminated effective December 8, 2016. As a result, all recoveries, gains, charge-offs, losses and expenses related to assets previously covered under loss share are recognized entirely by us from the date of termination. Notwithstanding the termination of loss share with the FDIC, the terms of the purchase and assumption agreements for each of these FDIC-assisted acquisitions continue to require the FDIC to indemnify us against certain claims, including claims with respect to assets, liabilities or any affiliate not acquired or otherwise assumed by the Bank and with respect to claims based on any action by directors, officers or employees of the relevant failed financial institutions. At the date of termination, loans and assets that were previously subject to the loss share agreements were reclassified from purchased and covered loans to purchased loans. At December 31, 2017, the Company had $22,289 in loans and $448 in OREO which had been covered under these loss share agreements at the time of termination.
Loans purchased in previous acquisitions, including the loans formerly covered under loss share agreements, collectively referred to as “purchased loans,” totaled $2,031,766, $1,489,137 and $1,583,028 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The following tables provide a breakdown of non purchased loans and purchased loans from previous acquisitions as of the dates presented:
 
December 31, 2017
 
Non Purchased
 
Purchased and Covered
 
Purchased
 
Total
Loans
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
763,823

 
$
—

 
$
275,570

 
$
1,039,393

Lease financing
54,013

 
—

 
—

 
54,013

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
178,400

 
—

 
25,041

 
203,441

Commercial
361,345

 
—

 
55,734

 
417,079

Condominiums
7,913

 
—

 
4,956

 
12,869

Total real estate – construction
547,658

 
 
 
85,731

 
633,389

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
924,468

 
—

 
403,637

 
1,328,105

Home equity
445,149

 
—

 
116,990

 
562,139

Rental/investment
281,662

 
—

 
72,590

 
354,252

Land development
78,255

 
—

 
20,970

 
99,225

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,729,534

 
 
 
614,187

 
2,343,721

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
938,444

 
—

 
436,011

 
1,374,455

Non-owner occupied
1,319,453

 
—

 
554,239

 
1,873,692

Land development
132,179

 
—

 
47,204

 
179,383

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
2,390,076

 
—

 
1,037,454

 
3,427,530

Installment loans to individuals
103,452

 
—

 
18,824

 
122,276

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
5,588,556

 
$
—

 
$
2,031,766

 
$
7,620,322


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December 31, 2016
 
Non Purchased
 
Purchased and Covered
 
Purchased
 
Total
Loans
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
589,290

 
$
—

 
$
128,200

 
$
717,490

Lease financing
46,841

 
—

 
—

 
46,841

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
197,029

 
—

 
19,282

 
216,311

Commercial
285,638

 
—

 
49,471

 
335,109

Condominiums
1,259

 
—

 
—

 
1,259

Total real estate – construction
483,926

 
—

 
68,753

 
552,679

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
747,678

 
—

 
281,721

 
1,029,399

Home equity
400,448

 
—

 
86,151

 
486,599

Rental/investment
219,237

 
—

 
62,917

 
282,154

Land development
58,367

 
—

 
21,658

 
80,025

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,425,730

 
—

 
452,447

 
1,878,177

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
833,509

 
—

 
378,756

 
1,212,265

Non-owner occupied
1,106,727

 
—

 
397,404

 
1,504,131

Land development
134,901

 
—

 
47,598

 
182,499

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
2,075,137

 
—

 
823,758

 
2,898,895

Installment loans to individuals
92,648

 
—

 
15,979

 
108,627

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
4,713,572

 
$
—

 
$
1,489,137

 
$
6,202,709

 
December 31, 2015
 
Non Purchased Loans
 
Purchased and Covered
 
Purchased Loans
 
Total
Loans
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
485,407

 
$
2,406

 
$
149,024

 
$
636,837

Lease financing
34,815

 
—

 
—

 
34,815

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
123,711

 
91

 
44,813

 
168,615

Commercial
166,006

 
39

 
20,524

 
186,569

Condominiums
1,984

 
—

 
497

 
2,481

Total real estate – construction
291,701

 
130

 
65,834

 
357,665

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
661,135

 
27,270

 
343,504

 
1,031,909

Home equity
304,045

 
9,120

 
69,090

 
382,255

Rental/investment
196,217

 
7,686

 
48,063

 
251,966

Land development
42,831

 
1,912

 
24,450

 
69,193

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,204,228

 
45,988

 
485,107

 
1,735,323

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
709,598

 
15,297

 
357,659

 
1,082,554

Non-owner occupied
896,060

 
24,343

 
351,856

 
1,272,259

Land development
123,391

 
4,910

 
50,615

 
178,916

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
1,729,049

 
44,550

 
760,130

 
2,533,729

Installment loans to individuals
85,234

 
68

 
29,791

 
115,093

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
3,830,434

 
$
93,142

 
$
1,489,886

 
$
5,413,462


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Loans secured by real estate represented 84.05%, 85.93%, 85.47%, 85.39% and 85.55% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The following table provides further details of the types of loans in the Company’s loan portfolio secured by real estate at December 31: 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
$
203,441

 
$
216,311

 
$
168,615

 
$
93,273

 
$
72,132

Commercial
417,079

 
335,109

 
186,569

 
116,263

 
88,777

Condominiums
12,869

 
1,259

 
2,481

 
2,525

 
527

Total real estate – construction
633,389

 
552,679

 
357,665

 
212,061

 
161,436

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
1,328,105

 
1,029,399

 
1,031,909

 
701,735

 
702,451

Home equity
562,139

 
486,599

 
382,255

 
296,036

 
244,036

Rental/investment
354,252

 
282,154

 
251,966

 
190,879

 
193,366

Land development
99,225

 
80,025

 
69,193

 
47,710

 
68,380

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
2,343,721

 
1,878,177

 
1,735,323

 
1,236,360

 
1,208,233

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
1,374,455

 
1,212,265

 
1,082,554

 
865,361

 
789,918

Non-owner occupied
1,873,692

 
1,504,131

 
1,272,259

 
944,428

 
989,158

Land development
179,383

 
182,499

 
178,916

 
147,125

 
171,496

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
3,427,530

 
2,898,895

 
2,533,729

 
1,956,914

 
1,950,572

Total loans secured by real estate
$
6,404,640

 
$
5,329,751

 
$
4,626,717

 
$
3,405,335

 
$
3,320,241

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans held for sale were $108,316 at December 31, 2017 compared to $177,866 at December 31, 2016 and $225,254 at December 31, 2015. The Company's aforementioned strategy to manage consolidated assets below $10,000,000 at December 31, 2017 included shortening the holding period of mortgage loans held for sale, which was the primary driver for the decrease in the balance from 2016.
Mortgage loans to be sold are sold either on a “best efforts” basis or under a “mandatory delivery” sales agreement. Under a “best efforts” sales agreement, residential real estate originations are locked in at a contractual rate with third party private investors or directly with government sponsored agencies, and the Company is obligated to sell the mortgages to such investors only if the mortgages are closed and funded. The risk we assume is conditioned upon loan underwriting and market conditions in the national mortgage market. Under a “mandatory delivery” sales agreement, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price and delivery date. Penalties are paid to the investor if we fail to satisfy the contract. Gains and losses are realized at the time consideration is received and all other criteria for sales treatment have been met. These loans are typically sold within 30-40 days after the loan is funded. As previously noted, this holding period was shortened during December 2017 as part of our deleveraging strategy, but we have reverted to historical practice in the first quarter of 2018. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market.
Deposits
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits to Total Deposits  
2017
 
2016
 
2015
23.23%
 
22.12%
 
20.56%

The Company relies on deposits as its major source of funds. Total deposits were $7,921,075, $7,059,137 and $6,218,602 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $1,840,424, $1,561,357 and $1,278,337 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, while interest-bearing deposits were $6,080,651, $5,497,780 and $4,940,265 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in deposits in 2017 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of Metropolitan, which increased total deposits by $942,084 at the acquisition date. This consisted of noninterest-bearing deposits of $267,479 and interest-bearing deposits of $674,605. The increase in deposits in 2016 was partly due to the acquisition of

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KeyWorth, which increased total deposits by $348,961 at the acquisition date. This consisted of noninterest-bearing deposits of $73,077 and interest-bearing deposits of $275,884. Management continues to focus on growing and maintaining a stable source of funding, specifically core deposits. Under certain circumstances, however, management may elect to acquire non-core deposits in the form of public fund deposits or time deposits. The source of funds that we select depends on the terms and how those terms assist us in mitigating interest rate risk, maintaining our liquidity position and managing our net interest margin. Accordingly, funds are only acquired when needed and at a rate that is prudent under the circumstances.
Public fund deposits are those of counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions and may be readily obtained based on the Company’s pricing bid in comparison with competitors. Since public fund deposits are obtained through a bid process, these deposit balances may fluctuate as competitive and market forces change. The Company has focused on growing stable sources of deposits to reduce reliance on public fund deposits. However, the Company continues to participate in the bidding process for public fund deposits when it is reasonable under the circumstances. Our public fund transaction accounts are principally obtained from municipalities including school boards and utilities. Public fund deposits at December 31, 2017 were $1,000,324 compared to $894,321 at December 31, 2016 and $775,385 at December 31, 2015.
Looking at the change in deposits geographically, and excluding deposits assumed in connection with the Metropolitan acquisition, deposits increased $49,886, $27,388 and $16,864 in our Mississippi, Central Region and Georgia markets, respectively, while deposits decreased $457 in our Tennessee markets when compared to December 31, 2016.
Borrowed Funds
Total borrowings include securities sold under agreements to repurchase, short-term borrowings, advances from the FHLB, subordinated notes and junior subordinated debentures. Borrowings are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as either short-term borrowings or long-term debt. Short-term borrowings have original maturities less than one year and typically include securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and short-term FHLB advances. There was $89,814 of short-term borrowings on the balance sheet at December 31, 2017, consisting of security repurchase agreements of $6,814 and short-term borrowings from the FHLB of $83,000 compared to security repurchase agreements of $9,676 and short-term borrowings from the FHLB of $100,000 at December 31, 2016. In connection with the Company's aforementioned deleveraging strategy, the Company used the proceeds from the sale of investment securities and the shortening of the holding period of mortgage loans held for sale to pay down short-term borrowings from the FHLB.
At December 31, 2017, long-term debt totaled $207,546 compared to $202,459 at December 31, 2016. Funds are borrowed from the FHLB primarily to match-fund against certain loans, negating interest rate exposure when rates rise. Such match-funded loans are typically large, fixed rate commercial or real estate loans with long-term maturities. Long-term FHLB advances were $7,493 and $8,542 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. At December 31, 2017, there were $26 in long-term FHLB advances outstanding scheduled to mature within twelve months or less. The Company had $2,670,141 of availability on unused lines of credit with the FHLB at December 31, 2017 compared to $2,633,543 at December 31, 2016. The average cost of our long-term FHLB advances was 3.40%, 4.02% and 4.14% for 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.
The Company owns the outstanding common securities of business trusts that issued corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities to third-party investors. The trusts used the proceeds from the issuance of their preferred capital securities and common securities (collectively referred to as “capital securities”) to buy floating rate junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company (or by companies that the Company subsequently acquired). The debentures are the trusts’ only assets and interest payments from the debentures finance the distributions paid on the capital securities. The Company’s junior subordinated debentures totaled $85,881 at December 31, 2017 compared to $95,643 at December 31, 2016 and $95,095 at December 31, 2015. During the first quarter of 2017, the Company prepaid $10,310 of junior subordinated debentures and incurred a prepayment penalty of $205. For more information about the terms and conditions of the debentures, see Note 13, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this report.
During 2016, the Company completed an underwritten public offering and sale of $60,000 of its 5.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 1, 2026, and $40,000 of its 5.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 1, 2031. As part of the Metropolitan acquisition, the Company assumed $15,000 of 6.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due July 1, 2026 (collectively, the “Notes”). The Notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, totaled $114,074 at December 31, 2017 compared to $98,127 at December 31, 2016. The Company has used, and intends to continue to use, the net proceeds from the Notes offerings for general corporate purposes, which may include providing capital to support the Company's growth organically or through strategic acquisitions, repaying indebtedness and financing investments and capital expenditures, and for investments in the Bank as regulatory capital. The Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital under the current regulatory guidelines. For more information about the terms and conditions of the Notes, see Note 13, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this report.


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Results of Operations
Net Income
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $92,188 compared to net income of $90,930 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and $68,014 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Basic earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1.97 as compared to $2.18 and $1.89 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1.96 as compared to $2.17 and $1.88 for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Company incurred expenses and charges in connection with certain transactions that are considered to be infrequent or non-recurring in nature. The following table presents the impact of these charges on reported earnings per share for the periods presented:
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
Pre-tax
After-tax
Impact to Diluted EPS
 
Pre-tax
After-tax
Impact to Diluted EPS
 
Pre-tax
After-tax
Impact to Diluted EPS
Revaluation of net deferred tax assets
$
—

$
14,486

$
0.31

 
$
—

$
—

$
—

 
$
—

$
—

$
—

Merger and Conversion expenses
10,378

6,925

0.15

 
4,023

2,694

0.06

 
11,614

7,918

0.23

Debt prepayment penalty
205

137

—

 
2,539

1,700

0.04

 
—

—

—

Loss share termination
—

—

—

 
2,053

1,495

0.04

 
—

—

—

Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the difference between interest earned on assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, is the largest component of our net income, comprising 72.35% of total net revenue in 2017. Total net revenue consists of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and noninterest income. The primary concerns in managing net interest income are the volume, mix and repricing of assets and liabilities.
Net interest income increased 11.93% to $336,897 for 2017 compared to $300,991 in 2016 and $241,358 in 2015. On a tax equivalent basis, net interest income increased $37,741 to $345,743 in 2017 as compared to $308,002 and $248,613 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increases to the target federal funds rate implemented by the Federal Reserve Board in each of December 2015, December 2016, and March, June and December 2017 resulted in higher yields on loans in our portfolio that earn a variable rate of interest. Net interest margin, the tax equivalent net yield on earning assets, was 4.16% for 2017 compared to 4.22% for 2016 and 4.16% for 2015. Net interest margin, excluding the impact from interest income collected on problem loans and purchase accounting adjustments on purchased loans, was 3.78% for 2017 compared to 3.76% for 2016 and 3.79% for 2015. The following table presents the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to reported net interest margin for the periods presented.
 
Twelve months ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Taxable equivalent net interest income, as reported
$
345,743

 
$
308,002

 
$
248,613

Interest income collected (foregone) on problem loans
8,807

 
4,581

 
1,971

Accretable yield recognized on purchased loans(1)
23,151

 
29,436

 
20,095

Taxable equivalent net interest income, adjusted
$
313,785

 
$
273,985

 
$
226,547

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average earning assets
$
8,301,230

 
$
7,296,296

 
$
5,974,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin, as reported
4.16
%
 
4.22
%
 
4.16
%
Net interest margin, adjusted
3.78
%
 
3.76
%
 
3.79
%
(1)
Includes additional interest income recognized in connection with the acceleration of paydowns and payoffs from purchased loans of $10,932, $14,555 and $9,201 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which increased net interest margin by 13 basis points, 20 basis points and 15 basis points for the same periods, respectively.

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Net interest margin and net interest income are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include balance sheet changes on both volume and mix and pricing decisions. External factors include changes in market interest rates, competition and the shape of the interest rate yield curve.
Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $383,596 for 2017 compared to $336,149 for 2016, an increase of $47,447. Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $270,278 for 2015. This increase in interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, is due primarily to the additional earning assets from the Metropolitan and KeyWorth acquisitions and loan growth in the Company's non purchased loan portfolio as well as an overall increase in the yield on the Company's earning assets due to replacing maturing assets with assets earning similar or higher rates of interest.
The following table presents the percentage of total average earning assets, by type and yield, for 2017, 2016 and 2015:
 
Percentage of Total
 
Yield
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Loans
82.59
%
 
80.81
%
 
77.56
%
 
4.97
%
 
5.01
%
 
4.96
%
Mortgage loans held for sale
2.10

 
3.25

 
3.39

 
4.28

 
3.58

 
3.76

Securities
12.96

 
14.71

 
17.80

 
3.09

 
2.97

 
3.07

Other
2.35

 
1.23

 
1.25

 
1.19

 
0.51

 
0.29

Total earning assets
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
4.62
%
 
4.61
%
 
4.52
%
In 2017, loan income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $45,234 to $340,567 from $295,333 in 2016. Loan income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $229,790 in 2015. The average balance of loans was $6,855,802 in 2017 compared to $5,895,972 and $4,633,634 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in loan income and the average balance of loans from 2015 to 2017 is primarily due to the acquisitions of Metropolitan and KeyWorth and the full-year impact of the Heritage acquisition, as well as strong organic loan growth.
The tax equivalent yield on loans was 4.97% for 2017, 5.01% for 2016 and 4.96% in 2015. The Bank experienced higher levels of accelerated accretion in 2016 when compared to 2017 and 2015, resulting from higher levels of payoffs from the purchased loan portfolio. Excluding the impact from interest income collected on problem loans and purchase accounting adjustments on purchased loans, the tax equivalent yield on loans was 4.50% for 2017 compared to 4.43% for 2016 and 4.48% for 2015. The following table presents the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to reported taxable equivalent yield on loans for the periods presented.
 
Twelve months ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Taxable equivalent interest income on loans, as reported
$
340,567

 
$
295,333

 
$
229,790

Interest income collected (foregone) on problem loans
8,807

 
4,581

 
1,971

Accretable yield recognized on purchased loans(1)
23,151

 
29,436

 
20,095

Taxable equivalent interest income on loans, adjusted
$
308,609

 
$
261,316

 
$
207,724

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average loans
$
6,855,802

 
$
5,895,972

 
$
4,633,634

 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable equivalent loan yield, as reported
4.97
%
 
5.01
%
 
4.96
%
Taxable equivalent loan yield, adjusted
4.50
%
 
4.43
%
 
4.48
%
(1)
Includes additional interest income recognized in connection with the acceleration of paydowns and payoffs from purchased loans of $10,932, $14,555 and $9,201 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which increased loan yield by 16 basis points, 25 basis points and 20 basis points for the same periods, respectively.
In 2017, investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $1,386 to $33,246 from $31,860 in 2016. Investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $32,655 in 2015. The average balance in the investment portfolio in 2017 was $1,075,987 compared to $1,073,611 and $1,063,222 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The tax equivalent yield on the investment portfolio in 2017 was 3.09% compared to 2.97% and 3.07% for 2016 and 2015, respectively. The higher yield on the investment portfolio can be attributed to several factors, which include rising interest rates, slowing of prepayment speeds for mortgage backed securities and slight changes in the investment portfolio allocation.

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Interest expense was $37,853 in 2017 compared to $28,147 and $21,665 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities in 2017 was $6,312,188 compared to $5,727,249 and $4,798,579 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The overall increase in our average balance of interest bearing liabilities since 2015 was a result of the Metropolitan and KeyWorth acquisitions (including the assumption of Metropolitan’s subordinated notes), organic deposit growth and the issuance of our subordinated notes in 2016. These increases resulted in an overall increase in interest expense in 2017 when compared to 2016 and 2015. The Company continues to seek changes in the mix of our interest-bearing liabilities in which we utilize lower costing deposits to replace higher costing liabilities, specifically time deposits. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.60% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 0.49% and 0.45% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The following table presents, by type, the Company’s funding sources, which consist of total average deposits and borrowed funds, and the total cost of each funding source for each of the years presented:
 
Percentage of Total
 
Cost of Funds
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Noninterest-bearing demand
21.46
%
 
20.40
%
 
19.01
%
 
—
%
 
—
%
 
—
%
Interest-bearing demand
44.91

 
42.96

 
43.82

 
0.26

 
0.19

 
0.18

Savings
7.06

 
7.30

 
7.32

 
0.07

 
0.07

 
0.07

Time deposits
21.35

 
22.06

 
23.50

 
0.85

 
0.73

 
0.62

Short-term borrowings
2.71

 
4.96

 
3.77

 
1.22

 
0.45

 
0.18

Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances
0.10

 
0.50

 
0.98

 
3.40

 
4.02

 
4.14

Subordinated notes
1.32

 
0.49

 
—

 
5.59

 
5.45

 
—

Other long-term borrowed funds
1.09

 
1.33

 
1.60

 
5.01

 
5.56

 
5.40

Total deposits and borrowed funds
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
0.47
%
 
0.39
%
 
0.37
%
Interest expense on deposits was $24,620, $17,856 and $13,715 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The cost of total deposits was 0.32%, 0.27%, and 0.25% for the years ending December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively. The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.42%, 0.34% and 0.31% for the same periods. While the Company continues to focus on shifting the mix of our deposits from higher costing time deposits to lower costing interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits, the impact of these efforts on our deposits interest expense has been offset by increases in the rates offered on the Company's interest-bearing deposit accounts, including time deposits, which have been necessary to match competitive market interest rates and thereby maintain deposits as a stable source of funding.
Interest expense on total borrowings was $13,233, $10,291 and $7,950 for the years ending December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, while the cost of total borrowings was 3.16%, 1.96% and 2.11% for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in borrowing expense and the cost of total borrowings is attributable to the higher costing subordinated notes issued in 2016 and assumed in 2017 in connection with the Metropolitan acquisition. A more detailed discussion of the cost of our funding sources is set forth below under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in this item. Additionally, for more information about our outstanding subordinated notes and junior subordinated debentures, see Note 13, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest Income to Average Assets             
(Excludes securities gains/losses)
2017
 
2016
 
2015
1.39%
 
1.62%
 
1.57%
Total noninterest income includes fees generated from deposit services and other fees and commissions, income from our insurance, wealth management and mortgage banking operations, realized gains on the sale of securities and all other noninterest income. Our focus is to develop and enhance our products that generate noninterest income in order to diversify our revenue sources. Noninterest income as a percentage of total net revenues was 27.65%, 30.85% and 30.34% for 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Noninterest income was $132,140 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of $5,275, or 3.84%, as compared to $137,415 for 2016. Noninterest income was $108,270 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decline in noninterest income from 2016 to 2017 is primarily a result of the decrease in mortgage banking income discussed below.

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Service charges on deposit accounts include maintenance fees on accounts, per item charges, account enhancement charges for additional packaged benefits and overdraft fees. Service charges on deposit accounts were $33,224, $31,875 and $29,269 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Overdraft fees, the largest component of service charges on deposits, were $23,463 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $22,869 and $20,870 for the same period in 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Fees and commissions increased to $21,934 in 2017 as compared to $18,814 and $15,761 for the same period in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Fees and commissions include fees related to deposit services, such as ATM fees and interchange fees on debit card transactions. Interchange fees on debit card transactions, the largest component of fees and commissions, were $18,149 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $16,182 and $14,269 for the same period in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Please refer to the discussion of the Durbin Amendment under the heading “Supervision and Regulation” in Item 1, Business, for information about the potential impact on our level of interchange fees if and when our consolidated assets exceed $10,000,000 as of the end of the fiscal year.
Through Renasant Insurance, we offer a range of commercial and personal insurance products through major insurance carriers. Income earned on insurance products was $8,361, $8,508 and $8,423 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Contingency income is a bonus received from the insurance underwriters and is based both on commission income and claims experience on our clients’ policies during the previous year. Increases and decreases in contingency income are reflective of corresponding increases and decreases in the amount of claims paid by insurance carriers. Contingency income, which is included in “Other noninterest income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $816, $1,177 and $553 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Trust division within the Wealth Management segment operates on a custodial basis which includes administration of benefit plans, as well as accounting and money management for trust accounts. The division manages a number of trust accounts inclusive of personal and corporate benefit accounts, self-directed IRAs, and custodial accounts. Fees for managing these accounts are based on changes in market values of the assets under management in the account, with the amount of the fee depending on the type of account. Additionally, the Financial Services division within the Wealth Management segment provides specialized products and services to our customers, which include fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, and stocks offered through a third party provider. Wealth Management revenue was $11,884 for 2017 compared to $11,652 for 2016 and $9,808 for 2015. The market value of assets under management or administration was $3,233,426, $3,170,174 and $2,929,597 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Mortgage banking income is derived from the origination and sale of mortgage loans and the servicing of mortgage loans that the Company has sold but retained the right to service. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market. Originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $1,683,454 in 2017, $1,951,144 in 2016 and $1,483,937 in 2015. The decrease in mortgage loan originations from 2016 is due to a reduction in the refinancing of mortgage loans as mortgage interest rates have increased.
The following table presents the components of mortgage banking income included in noninterest income at December 31:    
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Mortgage servicing income, net
$
1,796

 
$
268

 
$
127

Gain on sales of loans, net
19,675

 
31,654

 
25,292

Fees, net
21,944

 
17,521

 
10,396

Mortgage banking income, net
$
43,415

 
$
49,443

 
$
35,815

Noninterest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 includes the Company's net gains on sale of securities of $148. During the current year, the Company sold securities with a carrying value $495,192 at the time of sale for net proceeds of $495,340 resulting in a net gain of $148. Securities sold during the fourth quarter of 2017 specifically as part of our deleveraging strategy had an aggregate carrying value of $446,880 on the dates of sale. The Company collected net proceeds of $446,971 which resulted in a net gain of $91 on the sales. For more information on securities sold during 2017, see Note 3, “Securities,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, in this report. Gains on sales of securities for the twelve months ended 2016 were $1,186, resulting from the sale of approximately $2,842 in securities. Gains on sales of securities for 2015 were $96, resulting from the sale of approximately $1,117 in securities. Furthermore in 2015, the Company sold certain investments acquired from Heritage shortly after the acquisition date with a carrying value of $7,231 at the time of sale for net proceeds of $7,231, resulting in no gain or loss on the sale.
Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income is derived from changes in the cash surrender value of the bank-owned life insurance policies. BOLI income decreased to $4,353 in 2017 as compared to $4,635 for the same period in 2016; BOLI income was $3,612

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for 2015. The Company collected more death benefit proceeds under existing policies in 2016 when compared to 2017. The overall increase since 2015 is primarily driven by the acquisitions of Metropolitan, KeyWorth and Heritage. In connection with these acquisitions, the Company acquired BOLI with a cash surrender value of $19,283, $8,376 and $25,297, respectively.
Other noninterest income includes contingency income from our insurance underwriters, income from our SBA banking division, and other miscellaneous income and can fluctuate based on the claims experience in our Insurance agency, production in our SBA banking division, and recognition of other unseasonal income items. Other noninterest income was $8,821 for 2017 compared to $11,302 and $5,486 for 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest Expense to Average Assets         
2017
 
2016
 
2015
3.17%
 
3.51%
 
3.57%
Noninterest expense was $301,618, $295,099 and $245,114 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in noninterest expense and its related components from 2016 and 2015 is primarily attributable to the Metropolitan and KeyWorth acquisitions, as well as the full-year impact of the acquired Heritage operations. The Company recorded merger and conversion expenses related to these acquisitions of $10,378, $4,023 and $11,614 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition to these merger and conversion expenses, the Company incurred other expenses and charges in connection with certain transactions that are considered to be infrequent or non-recurring in nature. These include $205 and $2,539 in 2017 and 2016, respectively, in debt prepayment penalties in connection with the prepayment of borrowings from the FHLB. There were no such expenses in 2015. The Company additionally incurred a one-time expense of $2,053 related to the termination of our loss share agreement in 2016.
Salaries and employee benefits is the largest component of noninterest expense and represented 61.18%, 58.44% and 59.20% of total noninterest expense at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During 2017, salaries and employee benefits increased $12,092, or 7.01%, to $184,540 as compared to $172,448 for 2016. The increase in salaries and employee benefits is attributable to the addition of the Metropolitan operations and was slightly offset by a decrease in commission expense from the mortgage production decrease. Salaries and employee benefits increased $27,337 in 2016 from $145,111 in 2015. The increase in salaries and employee benefits is attributable to the addition of the KeyWorth operations and the full-year impact of the acquired Heritage operations along with strategic additions to the Company's existing operations.
The compensation expense recorded in connection with grants of stock options and awards of restricted stock, which is included within salaries and employee benefits, was $4,823, $2,790 and $3,663 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. A portion of restricted stock awards in all three years was subject to the satisfaction of performance-based conditions attained.
Data processing costs decreased $1,249, or 7.05%, to $16,474 in 2017 from $17,723 in 2016. The decrease from 2016 was primarily attributable to the cost savings realized through contract renegotiations. Data processing costs increased $3,472 in 2016 from $14,251 in 2015. The increase from 2015 was primarily attributable to the KeyWorth acquisition and the full-year impact of the acquired Heritage operations.
Net occupancy and equipment expense in 2017 was $37,756, an increase of $3,362, compared to $34,394 for 2016. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense is attributable to the addition of the Metropolitan operations coupled with enhancements to our IT infrastructure in response to banking and governmental regulation and increased global risk from cyber security breaches. Net occupancy and equipment expense increased $7,407 for 2016 from $26,987 for 2015. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense is attributable to the addition of the KeyWorth operations, the full-year impact of the acquired Heritage operations and the addition of enhancements to our IT infrastructure.
Expenses related to other real estate owned for 2017 were $2,470, compared to $5,696 in 2016 and $3,045 in 2015. Expenses on other real estate owned for 2017 include write downs of $1,893 of the carrying value to fair value on certain pieces of property held in other real estate owned compared to write downs of $3,018 and $2,157 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $13,465 was sold during 2017, resulting in a net gain of $405 compared to other real estate owned with a cost basis of $17,529 sold during 2016 for a net loss of $590. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $21,424 was sold during 2015, resulting in a net gain of $582.
Professional fees include fees for legal and accounting services. Professional fees were $7,150 for 2017 as compared to $7,970 for 2016 and $4,422 for 2015. Professional fees remain elevated in large part due to additional legal, accounting and consulting fees associated with compliance costs of newly enacted as well as existing banking and governmental regulation. Professional fees attributable to legal fees associated with loan workouts and foreclosure proceedings remain at higher levels in correlation with credit deterioration identified in our loan portfolio and the Company’s efforts to bring these credits to resolution.

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Advertising and public relations expense was $8,248 for 2017, an increase of $1,168 compared to $7,080 for 2016. Advertising and public relations expense increased $968 for 2016 from $6,112 for 2015. These year-over-year increases are attributable to advertising and marketing costs associated with the Company’s expansion into new markets, as well as an increased focus on digital and television marketing throughout our footprint in 2017.
Amortization of intangible assets totaled $6,530 for 2017 compared to $6,747 for 2016 and $6,069 for 2015. This amortization relates to finite-lived intangible assets which are being amortized over the useful lives as determined at acquisition. These finite-lived intangible assets have remaining estimated useful lives ranging from approximately 3 years to approximately 10 years.
Communication expenses are those expenses incurred for communication to clients and between employees. Communication expenses were $7,578 for 2017 as compared to $8,329 for 2016 and $7,278 for 2015. The increased costs as a result of the acquisitions over the last three years was offset in 2017 as the Company transitioned from a traditional telephone system to a Voice over IP phone system, which is more cost efficient.
As mentioned previously, the Company incurred expenses and charges in connection with certain transactions that are considered to be infrequent or non-recurring in nature including merger and conversion expenses, debt prepayment penalties, and loss share termination charges. Merger and conversion expenses were $10,378 in 2017 as compared to $4,023 and $11,614 for 2016 and 2015, respectively. The fluctuations in these expenses are a result of the size of the acquisitions in the respective years. In 2017 and 2016, the Company incurred prepayment penalties of $205 and $2,539, respectively, in connection with the prepayment of long-term FHLB advances. Also in 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with the FDIC that terminated all of the Bank’s loss share agreements, resulting in loss share termination charges of $2,053, made up as follows:
Net cash paid to FDIC
$
(4,849
)
FDIC loss share receivable
(3,467
)
FDIC clawback payable
6,840

Other expenses
(577
)
     Loss on termination of loss share included in non-interest income
$
(2,053
)
Efficiency Ratio
 
Efficiency Ratio
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Efficiency ratio
63.12%
 
66.25%
 
68.68%
Impact on efficiency ratio from:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains on sales of securities
0.02
 
0.17
 
0.02
Intangible amortization
(1.37)
 
(1.52)
 
(1.70)
Merger and conversion related expenses
(2.18)
 
(0.90)
 
(3.26)
Extinguishment of debt
(0.04)
 
(0.57)
 
—
Loss share termination
—
 
(0.46)
 
—
Adjusted efficiency ratio
59.55%
 
62.97%
 
63.74%
The efficiency ratio is one measure of productivity in the banking industry. This ratio is calculated to measure the cost of generating one dollar of revenue. That is, the ratio is designed to reflect the percentage of one dollar which must be expended to generate that dollar of revenue. The Company calculates this ratio by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis and noninterest income. The table above presents items that the Company does not consider to be part of our normal operations, such as gains on sales of securities and amortization of intangibles, or incurred in connection with certain transactions that are considered to be infrequent or non-recurring in nature including merger and conversion expenses, debt prepayment penalties, and loss share termination charges. We remain committed to aggressively managing our costs within the framework of our business model. We expect the efficiency ratio (excluding the impact of infrequent and/or non-recurring expenses mentioned above) to continue to improve from levels currently reported as a result of revenue growth while at the same time controlling noninterest expenses.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $67,681, $44,847 and $31,750, respectively. The effective tax rates for those years were 42.34%, 33.03% and 31.83%, respectively. The increased effective tax rate for 2017 as compared to 2016 and 2015 is

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primarily attributable to the revaluation of net deferred tax assets of $14,486, which is inclusive of a $2,046 revaluation of deferred tax items accounted for in accumulated other comprehensive income, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Excluding this revaluation, the adjusted effective tax rate for 2017 was 33.27%. The increase in the 2017 adjusted effective tax rate is the result of the Company experiencing improvements in its financial results throughout 2015, 2016 and 2017, including the contribution from Metropolitan, KeyWorth and Heritage, resulting in higher levels of taxable income.
Risk Management
The management of risk is an on-going process. Primary risks that are associated with the Company include credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Credit and interest rate risk are discussed below, while liquidity risk is discussed in the next subsection under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses
Inherent in any lending activity is credit risk, that is, the risk of loss should a borrower default. The Company experienced improved credit quality measures in 2017, and the Company continues to see the lowest levels of charge-offs and nonperforming loans since the 2008-2009 recession. This improvement is due in part to the pace of the economic recovery, declining unemployment levels, improved labor participation rate, improved performance of the housing market, and the Company’s continued efforts to bring problem credits to resolution.
Management of Credit Risk. Credit risk is monitored and managed on an ongoing basis by a credit administration department, a loss management committee and the Board of Directors loan committee. Credit quality, adherence to policies and loss mitigation are major concerns of credit administration and these committees. The Company’s central appraisal review department reviews and approves third-party appraisals obtained by the Company on real estate collateral and monitors loan maturities to ensure updated appraisals are obtained. This department is managed by a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and employs two additional State Certified General Real Estate appraisers, one Appraisal Intern and four real estate evaluators.
We have a number of documented loan policies and procedures that set forth the approval and monitoring process of the lending function. Adherence to these policies and procedures is monitored by management and the Board of Directors. A number of committees and an underwriting staff oversee the lending operations of the Company. These include in-house loss management committees and the Board of Directors loan committee. In addition, we maintain a loan review staff to independently monitor loan quality and lending practices. Loan review personnel monitor and, if necessary, adjust the grades assigned to loans through periodic examination, focusing their review on commercial and real estate loans rather than consumer and small balance consumer mortgage loans, such as 1-4 family mortgage loans.
In compliance with loan policy, the lending staff is given lending limits based on their knowledge and experience. In addition, each lending officer’s prior performance is evaluated for credit quality and compliance as a tool for establishing and enhancing lending limits. Before funds are advanced on consumer and commercial loans below certain dollar thresholds, loans are reviewed and scored using centralized underwriting methodologies. Loan quality, or “risk-rating,” grades are assigned based upon certain factors, which include the scoring of the loans. This information is used to assist management in monitoring credit quality. Loan requests of amounts greater than an officer’s lending limits are reviewed by senior credit officers or the loan committee of the Board of Directors.
For commercial and commercial real estate secured loans, risk-rating grades are assigned by lending, credit administration or loan review personnel, based on an analysis of the financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Loan grades range from 1 to 9, with 1 being loans with the least credit risk. Allowance factors established by management are applied to the total balance of loans in each grade to determine the amount needed in the allowance for loan losses. The allowance factors are established based on historical loss ratios experienced by the Company for these loan types, as well as the credit quality criteria underlying each grade, adjusted for trends and expectations about losses inherent in our existing portfolios. In making these adjustments to the allowance factors, management takes into consideration factors which it believes are causing, or are likely in the future to cause, losses within our loan portfolio but that may not be fully reflected in our historical loss ratios. For portfolio balances of consumer, small balance consumer mortgage loans, such as 1-4 family mortgage loans, and certain other similar loan types, allowance factors are determined based on historical loss ratios by portfolio for the preceding eight quarters and may be adjusted by other qualitative criteria.
The loss management committee and the Board of Directors’ loan committee monitor loans that are past due or those that have been downgraded and placed on the Company’s internal watch list due to a decline in the collateral value or cash flow of the debtor; the committees then adjust loan grades accordingly. This information is used to assist management in monitoring credit quality.

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A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for problem loans of $500 or greater by, as applicable, the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For real estate collateral, the fair market value of the collateral is based upon a recent appraisal by a qualified and licensed appraiser of the underlying collateral. When the ultimate collectability of a loan’s principal is in doubt, wholly or partially, the loan is placed on nonaccrual.
After all collection efforts have failed, collateral securing loans may be repossessed and sold or, for loans secured by real estate, foreclosure proceedings initiated. The collateral is sold at public auction for fair market value (based upon recent appraisals described in the above paragraph), with fees associated with the foreclosure being deducted from the sales price. The purchase price is applied to the outstanding loan balance. If the loan balance is greater than the sales proceeds, the deficient balance is sent to the Board of Directors’ loan committee for charge-off approval. These charge-offs reduce the allowance for loan losses. Charge-offs reflect the realization of losses in the portfolio that were recognized previously through the provision for loan losses.
The Company's practice is to charge off estimated losses as soon as such loss is identified and reasonably quantified. Net charge-offs for 2017 were $4,076, or 0.06% as a percentage of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $7,230, or 0.12%, for 2016 and $4,602, or 0.10%, for 2015. The charge-offs in 2017 were fully reserved for in the Company’s allowance for loan losses and resulted in no additional provision for loan loss expense.
Allowance for Loan Losses; Provision for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is available to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the entire loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance is based on an ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio and represents the amount that management deems adequate to provide for inherent losses, including collective impairment as recognized under ASC 450, in our loan portfolio. Collective impairment is calculated based on loans grouped by grade. Another component of the allowance is losses on loans assessed as impaired under ASC 310. The balance of these loans and their related allowance is included in management’s estimation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses.
The allowance for loan losses is established after input from management, loan review and the loss management committee. Factors considered by management in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, which occurs on a quarterly basis, include the internal risk rating of individual credits, loan segmentation, historical and current trends in net charge-offs, trends in nonperforming loans, trends in past due loans, trends in the market values of underlying collateral securing loans and the unemployment rate and other current economic conditions in the markets in which we operate. In addition, on a regular basis, management and the Board of Directors review loan ratios. These ratios include the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans, net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans, the provision for loan losses as a percentage of average loans, nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans and the allowance coverage on nonperforming loans. Also, management reviews past due ratios by officer, community bank and the Company as a whole. The allowance for loan losses was $46,211, $42,737 and $42,437 at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category at December 31 for each of the years presented.
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
5,542

 
$
5,486

 
$
4,186

 
$
3,305

 
$
3,090

Real estate – construction
3,428

 
2,380

 
1,852

 
1,415

 
1,091

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
12,009

 
14,294

 
13,908

 
13,549

 
18,629

Real estate – commercial mortgage
23,384

 
19,059

 
21,111

 
22,759

 
23,688

Installment loans to individuals(1)
1,848

 
1,518

 
1,380

 
1,261

 
1,167

Total
$
46,211

 
$
42,737

 
$
42,437

 
$
42,289

 
$
47,665

(1)
 Includes lease financing receivables.

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For impaired loans, specific reserves are established to adjust the carrying value of the loan to its estimated net realizable value. The following table quantifies the amount of the specific reserve component of the allowance for loan losses and the amount of the allowance determined by applying allowance factors to graded loans as of the dates presented.
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Specific reserves for impaired loans
$
2,674

 
$
4,141

 
$
7,600

 
$
10,256

 
$
14,650

Allocated reserves for remaining portfolio
41,760

 
35,776

 
33,131

 
30,308

 
32,371

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
1,777

 
2,820

 
1,706

 
1,725

 
644

Total
$
46,211

 
$
42,737

 
$
42,437

 
$
42,289

 
$
47,665

The provision for loan losses is a charge to operating expense in the amount that management determines is necessary to maintain the allowance at the level considered adequate by management to meet the inherent risks of losses in our loan portfolio. The Company recorded a higher provision for loan losses in 2017 compared to 2016 and 2015. Although the Company has experienced lower levels of classified loans and nonperforming loans over the last five years, as illustrated in the nonperforming loan tables later in this section, and while our other credit quality measures have also improved, the growth in non purchased loans over such period has dictated that we increase the provision for loan losses in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an acceptable level in light of the increased size of our non purchased loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was $7,550, $7,530 and $4,750 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Provision for Loan Losses to Average Loans
2017
 
2016
 
2015
0.11%
 
0.13%
 
0.10%
For a purchased loan, as part of the acquisition we establish a “Day 1 Fair Value,” which equals the outstanding customer balance of a purchased loan on the acquisition date less any credit and/or yield discount applied against the purchased loan. A purchased loan will either meet or exceed the performance expectations established in determining the Day 1 Fair Values or deteriorate from such expected performance. If the purchased loan’s performance deteriorates from expectations established in determining the Day 1 Fair Values or since our most recent review of such portfolio’s performance, then the Company provides for such loan in the provision for loan losses and may ultimately partially or fully charge-off the carrying value of such purchased loan. If performance expectations are exceeded, then the Company reverses any previous provision for such loan. If the purchased loan continues to exceed expectations subsequent to the reversal of previously-established provision, then an adjustment to accretable yield is warranted, which has a positive impact on interest income.
A majority of the loans purchased in the Company’s FDIC-assisted acquisitions (including the loans subject to loss share purchased as part of the Heritage acquisition) and certain loans purchased and not covered under the Company’s FDIC loss share agreements are accounted for under ASC 310-30 and are carried at their Day 1 Fair Values, adjusted for any subsequent discount accretion. As previously discussed, effective December 8, 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with the FDIC that terminated all of the Bank’s loss share agreements. The termination of the Company's loss share agreements had no effect on the accounting treatment for loans. If the loan was accounted for under ASC 310-30 prior to loss share termination, the loan will continue to be accounted for under ASC 310-30 after loss share termination. The fair value of loans accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30 was $227,260 and $271,758 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company continually monitors these loans as part of our normal credit review and monitoring procedures for changes in the estimated future cash flows. The period end amount of our allowance for loan losses allocated to loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 totaled $1,777, $2,820 and $1,706 during 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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The table below reflects the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of year
$
42,737

 
$
42,437

 
$
42,289

 
$
47,665

 
$
44,347

Provision for loan losses
7,550

 
7,530

 
4,750

 
6,167

 
10,350

Charge-offs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
2,874

 
2,725

 
943

 
1,516

 
1,184

Lease financing
87

 
—

 
419

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
26

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,713

 
3,906

 
2,173

 
5,662

 
3,093

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,791

 
2,123

 
2,613

 
6,186

 
4,782

Installment loans to individuals
543

 
717

 
602

 
495

 
492

Total charge-offs
7,008

 
9,471

 
6,776

 
13,859

 
9,551

Recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
422

 
331

 
361

 
455

 
356

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
105

 
47

 
26

 
33

 
75

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
733

 
997

 
1,064

 
1,325

 
1,044

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,565

 
757

 
614

 
436

 
980

Installment loans to individuals
107

 
109

 
109

 
67

 
64

Total recoveries
2,932

 
2,241

 
2,174

 
2,316

 
2,519

Net charge-offs
4,076

 
7,230

 
4,602

 
11,543

 
7,032

Balance at end of year
$
46,211

 
$
42,737

 
$
42,437

 
$
42,289

 
$
47,665

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs to average loans
0.06
%
 
0.12
%
 
0.10
%
 
0.29
%
 
0.22
%
Net charge-offs to allowance for loan losses
8.82
%
 
16.92
%
 
10.84
%
 
27.30
%
 
14.75
%
  Allowance for loan losses to loans
0.61
%
 
0.69
%
 
0.78
%
 
1.06
%
 
1.23
%
  Allowance for loan losses to loans(1)
0.83
%
 
0.91
%
 
1.11
%
 
1.29
%
 
1.65
%
  Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans(1)
348.37
%
 
320.08
%
 
283.46
%
 
209.49
%
 
248.90
%
(1)
Excludes loans and nonperforming loans purchased in previous acquisitions (for additional information, see the information in footnote 3 to the table in Item 6, Selected Financial Data).

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The following table provides further details of the Company’s net charge-offs of loans secured by real estate for the years ended December 31: 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
$
(105
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
5

 
$
(33
)
 
$
(75
)
Commercial
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Condominiums
—

 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
—

 
—

Total real estate – construction
(105
)
 
(47
)
 
—

 
(33
)
 
(75
)
Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
1,058

 
941

 
1,141

 
953

 
469

Home equity
221

 
210

 
68

 
878

 
1,019

Rental/investment
(131
)
 
121

 
179

 
702

 
344

Land development
(168
)
 
1,637

 
(279
)
 
1,804

 
217

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
980

 
2,909

 
1,109

 
4,337

 
2,049

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
335

 
522

 
1,976

 
1,649

 
802

Non-owner occupied
184

 
439

 
177

 
2,981

 
2,235

Land development
(293
)
 
405

 
(154
)
 
1,120

 
765

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
226

 
1,366

 
1,999

 
5,750

 
3,802

Total net charge-offs of loans secured by real estate
$
1,101

 
$
4,228

 
$
3,108

 
$
10,054

 
$
5,776

Nonperforming Assets. Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned and nonaccruing securities available-for-sale. Nonperforming loans are loans on which the accrual of interest has stopped and loans that are contractually 90 days past due on which interest continues to accrue. Generally, the accrual of interest is discontinued when the full collection of principal or interest is in doubt or when the payment of principal or interest has been contractually 90 days past due, unless the obligation is both well secured and in the process of collection. Management, the loss management committee and our loan review staff closely monitor loans that are considered to be nonperforming.
Other real estate owned consists of properties acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. These properties are carried at the lower of cost or fair market value based on appraised value less estimated selling costs. Losses arising at the time of foreclosure of properties are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Reductions in the carrying value subsequent to acquisition are charged to earnings and are included in “Other real estate owned” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Investment securities may be transferred to nonaccrual status where the recognition of investment interest is discontinued. A number of qualitative factors, including but not limited to the financial condition of the underlying issuer and current and projected deferrals or defaults, are considered by management in the determination of whether an investment security should be transferred to nonaccrual status. The interest on these nonaccrual investment securities is accounted for on the cash-basis method until qualifying for return to accrual status. There were no nonaccruing investment securities available-for-sale held in our portfolio at December 31, 2017, while at December 31, 2016 one of the Company’s investments in pooled trust preferred securities was on nonaccrual status. This security was sold in 2017. For more information about the Company’s trust preferred securities, see Note 3, “Securities,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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The following table provides details of the Company’s nonperforming assets that are non purchased and nonperforming assets that have been purchased in one of the Company's previous acquisitions as of the dates presented. The nonperforming assets that were covered under the loss share agreements at the time of termination are included in the “Purchased” column as of and after December 31, 2016. The Company transferred $2,555 in purchased and covered, nonperforming loans and moved $487 in other real estate owned to the “Purchased” column following the termination of the loss share agreements.
 
Non Purchased
 
 Purchased and Covered
 
Purchased
 
 Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccruing loans
$
10,250

 
$
—

 
$
4,424

 
$
14,674

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
3,015

 
—

 
5,731

 
8,746

Total nonperforming loans
13,265

 
—

 
10,155

 
23,420

Other real estate owned
4,410

 
—

 
11,524

 
15,934

Total nonperforming loans and OREO
17,675

 
—

 
21,679

 
39,354

Nonaccruing securities available-for-sale, at fair value
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total nonperforming assets
$
17,675

 
$
—

 
$
21,679

 
$
39,354

Nonperforming loans to total loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.31
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.40
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccruing loans
$
11,273

 
$
—

 
$
11,347

 
$
22,620

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
2,079

 
—

 
10,815

 
12,894

Total nonperforming loans
13,352

 
—

 
22,162

 
35,514

Other real estate owned
5,929

 
—

 
17,370

 
23,299

Total nonperforming loans and OREO
19,281

 
—

 
39,532

 
58,813

Nonaccruing securities available-for-sale, at fair value
9,645

 
—

 
—

 
9,645

Total nonperforming assets
$
28,926

 
$
—

 
$
39,532

 
$
68,458

Nonperforming loans to total loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.57
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.79
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccruing loans
$
13,645

 
$
3,319

 
$
12,070

 
$
29,034

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
1,326

 
3,609

 
11,458

 
16,393

Total nonperforming loans
14,971

 
6,928

 
23,528

 
45,427

Other real estate owned
12,987

 
2,818

 
19,597

 
35,402

Total nonperforming loans and OREO
27,958

 
9,746

 
43,125

 
80,829

Nonaccruing securities available-for-sale, at fair value
10,448

 
—

 
—

 
10,448

Total nonperforming assets
$
38,406

 
$
9,746

 
$
43,125

 
$
91,277

Nonperforming loans to total loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.84
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.15
%
Nonperforming loans totaled $23,420 at December 31, 2017 compared to $35,514 and $45,427 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Purchased nonperforming loans totaled $10,155 at December 31, 2017 which consisted of $4,424 in loans on nonaccrual status and $5,731 in accruing loans past due 90 days or more. The recent acquisition of Metropolitan added $333 of purchased nonperforming loans at December 31, 2017. Excluding the purchased nonperforming loans from the Company's acquisitions, nonperforming loans decreased $87, or 0.65%, from December 31, 2016 and decreased $1,706, or 11.40%, from December 31, 2015.

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The following table presents nonperforming loans by loan category at December 31 for each of the years presented.
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
2,921

 
$
3,709

 
$
1,504

 
$
1,838

 
$
3,375

Lease financing
159

 
138

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
—

 
466

 
176

 
201

 
1,648

Commercial
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Condominiums
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total real estate – construction
—

 
466

 
176

 
201

 
1,648

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
6,221

 
6,179

 
9,764

 
7,535

 
6,769

Home equity
2,701

 
2,777

 
1,900

 
2,460

 
2,794

Rental/investment
395

 
2,292

 
5,142

 
4,600

 
4,360

Land development
1,078

 
1,656

 
2,091

 
1,153

 
4,439

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
10,395

 
12,904

 
18,897

 
15,748

 
18,362

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
5,473

 
8,282

 
9,177

 
12,810

 
11,910

Non-owner occupied
3,087

 
6,821

 
8,372

 
12,025

 
17,481

Land development
1,090

 
2,757

 
7,139

 
12,397

 
23,566

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
9,650

 
17,860

 
24,688

 
37,232

 
52,957

Installment loans to individuals
295

 
437

 
162

 
91

 
176

Total nonperforming loans
$
23,420

 
$
35,514

 
$
45,427

 
$
55,110

 
$
76,518

The decrease in the level of nonperforming loans since 2013 is a reflection of the Company's continued strategy to aggressively manage problem loans and assets. The Company continues its efforts to bring problem credits to resolution. Total nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.31% as of December 31, 2017 as compared to 0.57% as of December 31, 2016 and 0.84% as of December 31, 2015. The Company’s coverage ratio, or its allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans, was 197.31% as of December 31, 2017 as compared to 120.34% as of December 31, 2016 and 93.42% as of December 31, 2015. The coverage ratio for non purchased, nonperforming loans was 348.37% as of December 31, 2017 as compared to 320.08% as of December 31, 2016 and 283.46% as of December 31, 2015.
Management has evaluated the aforementioned loans and other loans classified as nonperforming and believes that all nonperforming loans have been adequately reserved for in the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2017. Management also continually monitors past due loans for potential credit quality deterioration. Total loans 30-89 days past due were $27,738 at December 31, 2017 as compared to $19,858 at December 31, 2016. The recent acquisition of Metropolitan added $2,172 of purchased, loans 30-89 days past due at December 31, 2017.
Although not classified as nonperforming loans, another category of assets that contribute to our credit risk is restructured loans. Restructured loans are those for which concessions have been granted to the borrower due to a deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition and are performing in accordance with the new terms. Such concessions may include reduction in interest rates or deferral of interest or principal payments. In evaluating whether to restructure a loan, management analyzes the long-term financial condition of the borrower, including guarantor and collateral support, to determine whether the proposed concessions will increase the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest. Restructured loans that are not performing in accordance with their restructured terms that are either contractually 90 days past due or placed on nonaccrual status are reported as nonperforming loans.

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As shown below, restructured loans totaled $14,553 at December 31, 2017 compared to $11,475 at December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2017, loans restructured through interest rate concessions represented 26% of total restructured loans, while loans restructured by a concession in payment terms represented the remainder. The following table provides further details of the Company’s restructured loans at December 31, 2017 and 2016:
 
2017
 
2016
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
331

 
$
17

Lease financing
—

 
—

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
Residential
—

 
518

Total real estate – construction
—

 
518

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
Primary
6,213

 
5,060

Home equity
282

 
246

Rental/investment
2,247

 
868

Land development
4

 
12

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
8,746

 
6,186

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
3,503

 
2,496

Non-owner occupied
1,466

 
1,589

Land development
440

 
603

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
5,409

 
4,688

Installment loans to individuals
67

 
66

Total restructured loans
$
14,553

 
$
11,475

Changes in the Company’s restructured loans are set forth in the table below for the periods presented.  
 
2017
 
2016
Balance as of January 1
$
11,475

 
$
13,453

Additional loans with concessions
7,156

 
4,508

Reclassified as performing
1,021

 
39

Reductions due to:
 
 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(1,639
)
 
(1,622
)
Paid in full
(1,488
)
 
(3,530
)
Transfer to other real estate owned
—

 
(51
)
Charge-offs
(267
)
 
(275
)
Paydowns
(681
)
 
(1,047
)
Lapse of concession period
(1,024
)
 
—

Balance as of December 31
$
14,553

 
$
11,475

The following table shows the principal amounts of nonperforming and restructured loans as of December 31 of each year presented. All loans where information exists about possible credit problems that would cause us to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with the current repayment terms of the loan have been reflected in the table below.
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Nonaccruing loans
$
14,674

 
$
22,620

 
$
29,034

 
$
44,396

 
$
72,331

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
8,746

 
12,894

 
16,393

 
10,713

 
4,186

Total nonperforming loans
23,420

 
35,514

 
45,427

 
55,109

 
76,517

Restructured loans
14,553

 
11,475

 
13,453

 
14,337

 
21,478

Total nonperforming and restructured loans
$
37,973

 
$
46,989

 
$
58,880

 
$
69,446

 
$
97,995

Nonperforming loans to loans
0.31
%
 
0.57
%
 
0.84
%
 
1.38
%
 
1.97
%

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The following table provides details of the Company’s other real estate owned as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:
 
2017
 
2016
Residential real estate
$
2,441

 
$
2,929

Commercial real estate
5,938

 
8,081

Residential land development
1,881

 
4,032

Commercial land development
5,674

 
8,257

Total other real estate owned
$
15,934

 
$
23,299

Changes in the Company’s other real estate owned were as follows for the periods presented: 
 
2017
 
2016
Balance as of January 1
$
23,299

 
$
35,402

Acquired OREO
1,203

 
—

Transfers of loans
6,699

 
8,870

Impairments
(1,893
)
 
(3,115
)
Dispositions
(13,465
)
 
(17,529
)
Other
91

 
(329
)
Balance as of December 31
$
15,934

 
$
23,299

Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $13,465 was sold during the year ended December 31, 2017, resulting in a net gain of $405, while other real estate owned with a cost basis of $17,529 was sold during the year ended December 31, 2016, resulting in a net loss of $590.
Interest Rate Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets and inventories. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in lending and deposit-taking activities. Management believes a significant impact on the Company’s financial results stems from our ability to react to changes in interest rates. A sudden and substantial change in interest rates may adversely impact our earnings because the interest rates borne by assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent or on the same basis.
Because of the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our profitability, the Board of Directors and management actively monitor and manage our interest rate risk exposure. We have an Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) which is authorized by the Board of Directors to monitor our interest rate sensitivity and to make decisions relating to that process. The ALCO’s goal is to structure our asset/liability composition to maximize net interest income while managing interest rate risk so as to minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income and capital. The ALCO uses an asset/liability model as the primary quantitative tool in measuring the amount of interest rate risk associated with changing market rates. The model is used to perform both net interest income forecast simulations for multiple year horizons, and economic value of equity (“EVE”) analyses, under various interest rate scenarios.
Net interest income forecast simulations measure the short and medium-term earnings exposure from changes in market interest rates in a rigorous and explicit fashion. Our current financial position is combined with assumptions regarding future business to calculate net interest income under varying hypothetical rate scenarios. EVE measures our long-term earnings exposure from changes in market rates of interest. EVE is defined as the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities at a point in time for a given set of market rate assumptions. An increase in EVE due to a specified rate change indicates an improvement in the long-term earnings capacity of the balance sheet assuming that the rate change remains in effect over the life of the current balance sheet.
The following table presents the projected impact of a change in interest rates on (1) static EVE and (2) earnings at risk (that is, net interest income) for the 1-12 and 13-24 month periods commencing January 1, 2018, in each case as compared to the result under rates present in the market on December 31, 2017. The changes in interest rates assume an instantaneous and parallel shift in the yield curve and does not take into account changes in the slope of the yield curve.

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Percentage Change In:
Immediate Change in Rates of:
 
Economic Value Equity (EVE)
 
Earning at Risk (EAR) (Net Interest Income)
 
Static
 
1-12 Months
 
13-24 Months
+400
 
15.11%
 
17.45%
 
30.58%
+300
 
12.28%
 
13.13%
 
23.11%
+200
 
7.87%
 
9.04%
 
16.46%
+100
 
3.77%
 
4.27%
 
7.94%
-100
 
(6.99)%
 
(12.87)%
 
(16.54)%
The rate shock results for the net interest income simulations for the next 24 months produce an asset sensitive position at December 31, 2017. These results are within the parameters set by the Board of Directors. The Company’s interest rate risk strategy is to remain in an asset sensitive position with a focus on increasing variable rate loan production and generating deposits that are less sensitive to increases in interest rates.
The preceding measures assume no change in the size or asset/liability compositions of the balance sheet. Thus, the measures do not reflect actions the ALCO may undertake in response to such changes in interest rates. The scenarios assume instantaneous movements in interest rates in increments of plus 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points and minus 100 basis points. As interest rates are adjusted over a period of time, it is our strategy to proactively change the volume and mix of our balance sheet in order to mitigate our interest rate risk. The computation of the prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes requires numerous assumptions regarding characteristics of new business and the behavior of existing positions. These business assumptions are based upon our experience, business plans and published industry experience. Key assumptions employed in the model include asset prepayment speeds, competitive factors, the relative price sensitivity of certain assets and liabilities and the expected life of non-maturity deposits. Because these assumptions are inherently uncertain, actual results will differ from simulated results.
The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, including interest rate contracts such as swaps, caps and/or floors, forward commitments, and interest rate lock commitments, as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure. For more information about the Company’s derivative financial instruments, see the “Off-Balance Sheet Transactions” section below and Note 15, “Derivative Instruments,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity management is the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of customers who may be either depositors wishing to withdraw funds or borrowers needing assurance that sufficient funds will be available to meet their credit needs.
Core deposits, which are deposits excluding time deposits and public fund deposits, are a major source of funds used by Renasant Bank to meet cash flow needs. Maintaining the ability to acquire these funds as needed in a variety of markets is the key to assuring Renasant Bank’s liquidity. Management continually monitors the liquidity and non-core dependency ratios to ensure compliance with targets established by the Asset/Liability Management Committee.
Our investment portfolio is another alternative for meeting liquidity needs. These assets generally have readily available markets that offer conversions to cash as needed. Within the next twelve months the securities portfolio is forecasted to generate cash flow through principal payments and maturities equal to 14.09% of the carrying value of the total securities portfolio. Securities within our investment portfolio are also used to secure certain deposit types and short-term borrowings. At December 31, 2017, securities with a carrying value of $243,755 were pledged to secure government, public, trust, and other deposits and as collateral for short-term borrowings and derivative instruments as compared to $666,873 at December 31, 2016.
Other sources available for meeting liquidity needs include federal funds purchased and short-term and long-term advances from the FHLB. Interest is charged at the prevailing market rate on federal funds purchased and FHLB advances. Federal funds are short term borrowings, generally overnight borrowings, between financial institutions that are used to maintain reserve requirements at the Federal Reserve Bank. There were no federal funds purchased outstanding at December 31, 2017 or 2016. The balance of short-term borrowing from the FHLB at December 31, 2017 was $83,000, as compared to $100,000 at December 31, 2016. Long-term funds obtained from the FHLB are used primarily to match-fund fixed rate loans in order to minimize interest rate risk and may also be used to meet day to day liquidity needs, particularly when the cost of such borrowing compares favorably to the rates that we would be required to pay to attract deposits. At December 31, 2017, the balance of our outstanding long-term advances with the FHLB was $7,493. The total amount of the remaining credit available to us from the FHLB at December 31, 2017 was $2,670,141. We also maintain lines of credit with other commercial banks totaling $80,000. These are unsecured, uncommitted

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lines of credit maturing at various times within the next twelve months. There were no amounts outstanding under these lines of credit at December 31, 2017 or 2016.
As part of the Metropolitan acquisition, the Company assumed $15,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due July 1, 2026. Additionally, in 2016, we accessed the equity and debt capital markets to generate liquidity. For more information, please refer to the discussion of the offering of our subordinated notes under the heading “Financial Condition, Borrowings” above and the discussion of our common stock offering under the heading “Shareholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters” below.
The following table presents, by type, the Company’s funding sources, which consist of total average deposits and borrowed funds, and the total cost of each funding source for each of the years presented:
 
Percentage of Total
 
Cost of Funds
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Noninterest-bearing demand
21.46
%
 
20.40
%
 
19.01
%
 
—
%
 
—
%
 
—
%
Interest-bearing demand
44.91

 
42.96

 
43.82

 
0.26

 
0.19

 
0.18

Savings
7.06

 
7.30

 
7.32

 
0.07

 
0.07

 
0.07

Time deposits
21.35

 
22.06

 
23.50

 
0.85

 
0.73

 
0.62

Short-term borrowings
2.71

 
4.96

 
3.77

 
1.22

 
0.45

 
0.18

Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances
0.10

 
0.50

 
0.98

 
3.40

 
4.02

 
4.14

Subordinated notes
1.32

 
0.49

 
—

 
5.59

 
5.45

 
—

Other long-term borrowings
1.09

 
1.33

 
1.60

 
5.01

 
5.56

 
5.40

Total deposits and borrowed funds
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
0.47
%
 
0.39
%
 
0.37
%
Our strategy in choosing funds is focused on minimizing cost along with considering our balance sheet composition and interest rate risk position. Accordingly, management targets growth of non-interest bearing deposits. While we do not control the types of deposit instruments our clients choose, we do influence those choices with the rates and the deposit specials we offer. We constantly monitor our funds position and evaluate the effect that various funding sources have on our financial position.
Cash and cash equivalents were $281,453 at December 31, 2017, compared to $306,224 at December 31, 2016 and $211,571 at December 31, 2015. Cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $75,142 compared to cash used in investing activities of $351,993 in 2016 and $247,431 in 2015. Proceeds from the sale, maturity or call of securities within our investment portfolio were $680,667 for 2017 compared to $281,792 for 2016 and $265,556 in 2015. The large increase in proceeds from the sale, maturity or call of securities in 2017 is related to our deleveraging strategy. As is discussed above under the heading “Financial Condition,” the majority of these proceeds were used to pay down certain wholesale funding sources. The remainder of these proceeds from the investment portfolio were primarily reinvested back into the securities portfolio or used to fund loan growth. Purchases of investment securities were $210,190 for 2017 compared to $155,400 for 2016 and $216,141 for 2015.
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $301,474 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $282,849 and $44,794 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Overall deposits, excluding deposits acquired during each year, decreased $77,129 for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to an increase of $489,089 for the same period in 2016 and a decrease of $2,218 for the year end 2015.
Restrictions on Bank Dividends, Loans and Advances
The Company’s liquidity and capital resources, as well as its ability to pay dividends to our shareholders, are substantially dependent on the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Company in the form of dividends, loans and advances. Under Mississippi law, a Mississippi bank may not pay dividends unless its earned surplus is in excess of three times capital stock. A Mississippi bank with earned surplus in excess of three times capital stock may pay a dividend, subject to the approval of the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. In addition, the FDIC has the authority to prohibit the Bank from engaging in business practices that the FDIC considers to be unsafe or unsound, which, depending on the financial condition of the Bank, could include the payment of dividends.
Federal Reserve regulations also limit the amount the Bank may loan to the Company unless such loans are collateralized by specific obligations. At December 31, 2017, the maximum amount available for transfer from the Bank to the Company in the form of loans was $105,075. The Company maintains a line of credit collateralized by cash with the Bank totaling $3,045. There

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were no amounts outstanding under this line of credit at December 31, 2017. These restrictions did not have any impact on the Company’s ability to meet its cash obligations, nor does management expect such restrictions to materially impact the Company’s ability to meet its currently-anticipated cash obligations.
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
The Company enters into loan commitments and standby letters of credit in the normal course of its business. Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of the Company’s customers. Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Both arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies. Collateral (e.g., securities, receivables, inventory, equipment, etc.) is obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer.
Loan commitments and standby letters of credit do not necessarily represent future cash requirements of the Company in that while the borrower has the ability to draw upon these commitments at any time, these commitments often expire without being drawn upon. The Company’s unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Loan commitments
$
1,619,022

 
$
1,263,059

 
$
1,131,842

Standby letters of credit
68,946

 
44,086

 
37,063

The Company closely monitors the amount of remaining future commitments to borrowers in light of prevailing economic conditions and adjusts these commitments as necessary. The Company will continue this process as new commitments are entered into or existing commitments are renewed.
The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, including interest rate contracts such as swaps, caps and/or floors, as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure and to facilitate the needs of its customers. The Company enters into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments to help its commercial customers manage their exposure to interest rate fluctuations. To mitigate the interest rate risk associated with these customer contracts, the Company enters into an offsetting derivative contract position with other financial institutions. The Company manages its credit risk, or potential risk of default by its commercial customers, through credit limit approval and monitoring procedures. At December 31, 2017, the Company had notional amounts of $216,741 on interest rate contracts with corporate customers and $216,741 in offsetting interest rate contracts with other financial institutions to mitigate the Company’s rate exposure on its corporate customers’ contracts.
Additionally, the Company enters into interest rate lock commitments with its customers to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with the commitments to fund fixed-rate residential mortgage loans and also enters into forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors.
The Company has also entered into forward interest rate swap contracts on FHLB borrowings, as well as interest rate swap agreements on junior subordinated debentures that are all accounted for as cash flow hedges. Under each of these contracts, the Company pays a fixed rate of interest and receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a predetermined spread.
For more information about the Company’s off-balance sheet transactions, see Note 15, “Derivative Instruments” and Note 22, “Commitments, Contingent Liabilities and Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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Contractual Obligations
The following table presents, as of December 31, 2017, significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations to third parties by payment date. The Note Reference below refers to the applicable footnote in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
 
 
Payments Due In:
 
Note
Reference  
 
Less Than
One Year  
 
One to
Three
Years
 
Three to
Five Years
 
Over Five
Years
 
Total
Operating leases
7
 
$
5,734

 
$
9,482

 
$
5,334

 
$
6,672

 
$
27,222

Deposits without a stated maturity(1)
11
 
6,114,391

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,114,391

Time deposits(1)
11
 
914,502

 
807,691

 
81,789

 
2,702

 
1,806,684

Short-term borrowings
12
 
89,814

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
89,814

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
13
 
26

 
2,319

 
768

 
4,380

 
7,493

Junior subordinated debentures
13
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
85,881

 
85,881

Subordinated notes
13
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
114,074

 
114,074

Other long-term debt
 
 
—

 
98

 
—

 
—

 
98

Total contractual obligations
 
 
$
7,124,467

 
$
819,590

 
$
87,891

 
$
213,709

 
$
8,245,657

(1)
Excludes interest.
Shareholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters
Total shareholders’ equity of the Company was $1,514,983 and $1,232,883 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Book value per share was $30.72 and $27.81 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The growth in shareholders’ equity was attributable to the acquisition of Metropolitan as well as earnings retention offset by dividends declared and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income.
On September 15, 2015, the Company filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC. The shelf registration statement, which was effective upon filing, allows the Company to raise capital from time to time through the sale of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants and units, or a combination thereof, subject to market conditions. Specific terms and prices will be determined at the time of any offering under a separate prospectus supplement that the Company will be required to file with the SEC at the time of the specific offering. The proceeds of the sale of securities, if and when offered, will be used for general corporate purposes as described in any prospectus supplement and could include the expansion of the Company’s banking, insurance and wealth management operations as well as other business opportunities. As discussed in this section above under the heading “Financial Condition, Borrowings,” in August 2016, the Company completed its underwritten public offering of subordinated notes pursuant to this registration statement. In December 2016, the Company completed its underwritten public offering of 2,135,000 shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to this registration statement at a public offering price of $41.50 per share.
The Company has junior subordinated debentures with a carrying value of $85,881 at December 31, 2017, of which $83,003 are included in the Company’s Tier 1 capital. Federal Reserve guidelines limit the amount of securities that, similar to our junior subordinated debentures, are includable in Tier 1 capital, but these guidelines did not impact the amount of debentures we include in Tier 1 capital. Although our existing junior subordinated debentures are currently unaffected by these Federal Reserve guidelines, on account of changes enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, any new trust preferred securities are not includable in Tier 1 capital. Further, if as a result of an acquisition we exceed $15,000,000 in assets, or if we make any acquisition after we have exceeded $15,000,000 in assets, we will lose Tier 1 treatment of our junior subordinated debentures.
The Company has subordinated notes with a carrying value of $114,074 at December 31, 2017. In accordance with the above-referenced Federal Reserve Board guidance, these are included in the Company's Tier 2 capital.

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The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued guidelines governing the levels of capital that banks must maintain. Those guidelines specify capital tiers, which include the following classifications:
Capital Tiers
Tier 1 Capital to
Average Assets
(Leverage)
 
Common Equity Tier 1 to
Risk - Weighted Assets

 
Tier 1 Capital to
Risk – Weighted
Assets
 
Total Capital to
Risk – Weighted
Assets
Well capitalized
5% or above
 
6.5% or above
 
8% or above
 
10% or above
Adequately capitalized
4% or above
 
4.5% or above
 
6% or above
 
8% or above
Undercapitalized
Less than 4%
 
Less than 4.5%
 
Less than 6%
 
Less than 8%
Significantly undercapitalized
Less than 3%
 
Less than 3%
 
Less than 4%
 
Less than 6%
Critically undercapitalized
 Tangible Equity / Total Assets less than 2%
The following table includes the capital ratios and capital amounts for the Company and the Bank for the years presented:
 
Actual
 
Minimum Capital
Requirement to be
Well Capitalized
 
Minimum Capital
Requirement to be
Adequately
Capitalized (including the phase-in of the Capital Conservation Buffer)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renasant Corporation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
$
979,604

 
10.18
%
 
$
481,086

 
5.00
%
 
$
384,968

 
4.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
896,733

 
11.34
%
 
513,827

 
6.50
%
 
454,539

 
5.75
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
979,604

 
12.39
%
 
632,402

 
8.00
%
 
573,114

 
7.25
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
1,142,926

 
14.46
%
 
790,503

 
10.00
%
 
731,215

 
9.25
%
Renasant Bank:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
$
1,000,715

 
10.42
%
 
$
480,353

 
5.00
%
 
$
384,282

 
4.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
1,000,715

 
12.69
%
 
512,570

 
6.50
%
 
453,427

 
5.75
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
1,000,715

 
12.69
%
 
630,856

 
8.00
%
 
571,713

 
7.25
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
1,050,751

 
13.32
%
 
788,569

 
10.00
%
 
729,427

 
9.25
%
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renasant Corporation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
$
858,850

 
10.59
%
 
$
405,441

 
5.00
%
 
$
324,353

 
4.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
766,560

 
11.47
%
 
434,267

 
6.50
%
 
342,403

 
5.13
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
858,850

 
12.86
%
 
534,483

 
8.00
%
 
442,619

 
6.63
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
1,004,038

 
15.03
%
 
668,103

 
10.00
%
 
576,239

 
8.63
%
Renasant Bank:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
$
824,850

 
10.20
%
 
$
404,442

 
5.00
%
 
$
323,554

 
4.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
824,850

 
12.38
%
 
433,105

 
6.50
%
 
341,487

 
5.13
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
824,850

 
12.38
%
 
533,052

 
8.00
%
 
441,434

 
6.63
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
871,911

 
13.09
%
 
666,315

 
10.00
%
 
574,697

 
8.63
%
For a detailed discussion of the capital adequacy guidelines applicable to the Company and the Bank, please refer to the information under the heading “Capital Adequacy Guidelines” in each of the “Supervision and Regulation-Supervision and Regulation of Renasant Corporation” section and the “Supervision and Regulation-Supervision and Regulation of Renasant Bank” section in Item 1, Business.


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SEC Form 10-K
A COPY OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K, AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, MAY BE OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE BY DIRECTING A WRITTEN REQUEST TO: JOHN S. OXFORD, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, RENASANT CORPORATION, 209 TROY STREET, TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, 38804-4827.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Please refer to the discussion found under the headings “Risk Management – Interest Rate Risk” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for the disclosures required pursuant to this Item 7A.


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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company meeting the requirements of Regulation S-X are included on the succeeding pages of this Item. All schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable.
RENASANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015
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Report on Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Renasant Corporation (the “Company”) is responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. The consolidated financial statements and notes included in this annual report have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and necessarily include some amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments.
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of any unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
The system of internal control over financial reporting as it relates to the financial statements is evaluated for effectiveness by management and tested for reliability through a program of internal audits. Actions are taken to correct potential deficiencies as they are identified. Any system of internal control, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations, including the possibility that a control can be circumvented or overridden, and misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time. Accordingly, even an effective system of internal control will provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation.
Management, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in the “Internal Control - Integrated Framework,” (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2017, the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting is effective and meets the criteria of the “Internal Control – Integrated Framework.” HORNE LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm that has audited the Company’s financial statements included in this annual report, has issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting which is included herein.
 
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E. Robinson McGraw
 
Kevin D. Chapman
Chairman and
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
February 27, 2018
 
 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Renasant Corporation
Opinion on Financial Statement

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Renasant Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (the “PCAOB”), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013, and our report dated February 27, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ HORNE LLP
 
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2005.
 
Memphis, Tennessee
February 27, 2018

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Renasant Corporation
Opinion on the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Renasant Corporation and subsidiaries' (the "Company") internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework, (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (the “PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2017 and our report dated February 27, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion.

Basis for Opinion
The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting in the accompanying Report on Management's Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ HORNE LLP

Memphis, Tennessee
February 27, 2018

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
187,838

 
$
160,570

Interest-bearing balances with banks
93,615

 
145,654

Cash and cash equivalents
281,453

 
306,224

Securities held to maturity (fair value of $362,893 at December 31, 2016)
—

 
356,282

Securities available for sale, at fair value
671,488

 
674,248

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value
108,316

 
177,866

Loans, net of unearned income:
 
 
 
Non purchased loans and leases
5,588,556

 
4,713,572

Purchased loans
2,031,766

 
1,489,137

Total loans, net of unearned income
7,620,322

 
6,202,709

Allowance for loan losses
(46,211
)
 
(42,737
)
Loans, net
7,574,111

 
6,159,972

Premises and equipment, net
183,254

 
179,223

Other real estate owned:
 
 
 
Non purchased
4,410

 
5,929

Purchased
11,524

 
17,370

Total other real estate owned, net
15,934

 
23,299

Goodwill
611,046

 
470,534

Other intangible assets, net
24,510

 
24,074

Bank-owned life insurance
175,863

 
152,305

Mortgage servicing rights
39,339

 
26,302

Other assets
144,667

 
149,522

Total assets
$
9,829,981

 
$
8,699,851

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
1,840,424

 
$
1,561,357

Interest-bearing
6,080,651

 
5,497,780

Total deposits
7,921,075

 
7,059,137

Short-term borrowings
89,814

 
109,676

Long-term debt
207,546

 
202,459

Other liabilities
96,563

 
95,696

Total liabilities
8,314,998

 
7,466,968

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value – 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
—

 
—

Common stock, $5.00 par value – 150,000,000 shares authorized; 49,990,248 and 45,107,066 shares issued, respectively; 49,321,231 and 44,332,273 shares outstanding, respectively
249,951

 
225,535

Treasury stock, at cost
(19,906
)
 
(21,692
)
Additional paid-in capital
898,095

 
707,408

Retained earnings
397,354

 
337,536

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
(10,511
)
 
(15,904
)
Total shareholders’ equity
1,514,983

 
1,232,883

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
9,829,981

 
$
8,699,851

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
344,472

 
$
302,314

 
$
236,262

Securities
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
18,531

 
16,551

 
17,026

Tax-exempt
9,433

 
9,814

 
9,520

Other
2,314

 
459

 
215

Total interest income
374,750

 
329,138

 
263,023

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
24,620

 
17,856

 
13,715

Borrowings
13,233

 
10,291

 
7,950

Total interest expense
37,853

 
28,147

 
21,665

Net interest income
336,897

 
300,991

 
241,358

Provision for loan losses
7,550

 
7,530

 
4,750

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
329,347

 
293,461

 
236,608

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
33,224

 
31,875

 
29,269

Fees and commissions
21,934

 
18,814

 
15,761

Insurance commissions
8,361

 
8,508

 
8,423

Wealth management revenue
11,884

 
11,652

 
9,808

Mortgage banking income
43,415

 
49,443

 
35,815

Net gains on sales of securities
148

 
1,186

 
96

BOLI income
4,353

 
4,635

 
3,612

Other
8,821

 
11,302

 
5,486

Total noninterest income
132,140

 
137,415

 
108,270

Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
184,540

 
172,448

 
145,111

Data processing
16,474

 
17,723

 
14,251

Net occupancy and equipment
37,756

 
34,394

 
26,987

Other real estate owned
2,470

 
5,696

 
3,045

Professional fees
7,150

 
7,970

 
4,422

Advertising and public relations
8,248

 
7,080

 
6,112

Intangible amortization
6,530

 
6,747

 
6,069

Communications
7,578

 
8,329

 
7,278

Merger and conversion related expenses
10,378

 
4,023

 
11,614

Extinguishment of debt
205

 
2,539

 
—

Loss share termination
—

 
2,053

 
—

Other
20,289

 
26,097

 
20,225

Total noninterest expense
301,618

 
295,099

 
245,114

Income before income taxes
159,869

 
135,777

 
99,764

Income taxes
67,681

 
44,847

 
31,750

Net income
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Basic earnings per share
$
1.97

 
$
2.18

 
$
1.89

Diluted earnings per share
$
1.96

 
$
2.17

 
$
1.88

Cash dividends per common share
$
0.73

 
$
0.71

 
$
0.68

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on securities
(2,218
)
 
(6,206
)
 
(351
)
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income
(91
)
 
(727
)
 
(59
)
Unrealized holding gains on securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale
8,108

 
—

 
—

Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(173
)
 
(61
)
 
(110
)
Total securities available for sale
5,626

 
(6,994
)
 
(520
)
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments
536

 
527

 
(249
)
Total derivative instruments
536

 
527

 
(249
)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain (loss) arising during the period
1,028

 
31

 
(1,435
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
249

 
302

 
267

Reclassification adjustment for net settlement gain realized in net income
—

 
(235
)
 
—

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
1,277

 
98

 
(1,168
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
7,439

 
(6,369
)
 
(1,937
)
Comprehensive income
$
99,627

 
$
84,561

 
$
66,077

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

78


Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
  
Common Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2015
31,545,145

 
$
163,281

 
$
(22,128
)
 
$
345,213

 
$
232,883

 
$
(7,598
)
 
$
711,651

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
68,014

 
 
 
68,014

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,937
)
 
(1,937
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
66,077

Cash dividends ($0.68 per share)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(24,557
)
 
 
 
(24,557
)
Common stock issued in connection with an acquisition
8,635,879

 
43,179

 
—

 
238,351

 
 
 
 
 
281,530

Repurchase of shares in connection with an acquisition related to stock-based compensation awards
(18,635
)
 
 
 
(608
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(608
)
Issuance of common stock for stock-based compensation awards
130,902

 
 
 
351

 
(2,073
)
 
 
 
 
 
(1,722
)
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,435

 
 
 
 
 
4,435

Other, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
12

 
—

 
 
 
12

Balance at December 31, 2015
40,293,291

 
$
206,460

 
$
(22,385
)
 
$
585,938

 
$
276,340

 
$
(9,535
)
 
$
1,036,818

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90,930

 
 
 
90,930

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,369
)
 
(6,369
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
84,561

Cash dividends ($0.71 per share)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(29,734
)
 
 
 
(29,734
)
Common stock issued in connection with an acquisition
1,680,021

 
8,400

 


 
46,890

 
 
 
 
 
55,290

Common stock issued in public offering
2,135,000

 
10,675

 
 
 
73,430

 
 
 
 
 
84,105

Issuance of common stock for stock-based compensation awards
223,961

 
 
 
693

 
(2,345
)
 
 
 
 
 
(1,652
)
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,117

 
 
 
 
 
3,117

Shares vested through Heritage acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
378

 
 
 
 
 
378

Balance at December 31, 2016
44,332,273

 
$
225,535

 
$
(21,692
)
 
$
707,408

 
$
337,536

 
$
(15,904
)
 
$
1,232,883

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
92,188

 
 
 
92,188

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,439

 
7,439

Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
99,627

Reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to Retained earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,046

 
(2,046
)
 
—

Cash dividends ($0.73 per share)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(34,416
)
 
 
 
(34,416
)
Common stock issued in connection with an acquisition
4,883,182

 
24,416

 


 
189,174

 
 
 
 
 
213,590

Issuance of common stock for stock-based compensation awards
105,776

 
 
 
1,786

 
(3,976
)
 
 
 
 
 
(2,190
)
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,293

 
 
 
 
 
5,293

Shares vested through Heritage acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
196

 
 
 
 
 
196

Balance at December 31, 2017
49,321,231

 
$
249,951

 
$
(19,906
)
 
$
898,095

 
$
397,354

 
$
(10,511
)
 
$
1,514,983

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
7,550

 
7,530

 
4,750

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
4,832

 
3,091

 
9,195

Deferred income tax expense
23,461

 
11,037

 
13,751

Revaluation of net deferred tax assets due to changes in tax law
14,486

 
—

 
—

Funding of mortgage loans held for sale
(1,683,454
)
 
(1,951,144
)
 
(1,483,937
)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale
1,775,450

 
2,031,036

 
1,647,648

Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale
(19,675
)
 
(31,654
)
 
(25,292
)
Gains on sales of securities
(148
)
 
(1,186
)
 
(96
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
205

 
2,539

 
—

Losses on sales of premises and equipment
565

 
115

 
105

Stock-based compensation
5,293

 
3,117

 
4,435

Decrease in FDIC loss share indemnification asset, net of accretion and amortization
—

 
2,891

 
4,409

Loss on termination of FDIC loss share agreements
—

 
2,053

 
—

(Increase) decrease in other assets
(6,620
)
 
10,136

 
9,463

(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
(12,572
)
 
(16,694
)
 
180

Net cash provided by operating activities
201,561

 
163,797

 
252,625

Investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
(210,190
)
 
(140,133
)
 
(72,114
)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
495,340

 
4,028

 
8,444

Proceeds from call/maturities of securities available for sale
169,445

 
158,359

 
111,663

Purchases of securities held to maturity
—

 
(15,267
)
 
(144,027
)
Proceeds from sales of securities held to maturity
—

 
—

 
—

Proceeds from call/maturities of securities held to maturity
15,882

 
119,405

 
145,449

Net increase in loans
(440,205
)
 
(504,640
)
 
(298,676
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
(13,047
)
 
(13,560
)
 
(25,165
)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
2,101

 
2,462

 
2,219

Proceeds from sales of other assets
14,131

 
16,939

 
—

Payment made to FDIC to terminate loss share agreements
—

 
(4,849
)
 
—

Net cash received in acquisition
41,685

 
25,263

 
24,776

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
75,142

 
(351,993
)
 
(247,431
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits
11,588

 
209,943

 
79,342

Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits
(88,717
)
 
279,146

 
(77,124
)
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings
(19,862
)
 
(314,952
)
 
375,220

Proceeds from long-term debt
—

 
98,385

 
40

Repayment of long-term debt
(170,240
)
 
(47,230
)
 
(308,766
)
Cash paid for dividends
(34,416
)
 
(29,734
)
 
(24,557
)
Cash received on exercise of stock options
173

 
415

 
102

Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options
—

 
2,771

 
537

Proceeds from equity offering
—

 
84,105

 
—

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(301,474
)
 
282,849

 
44,794

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(24,771
)
 
94,653

 
49,988

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
306,224

 
211,571

 
161,583

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
281,453

 
$
306,224

 
$
211,571


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)


 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Supplemental disclosures
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
36,888

 
$
25,871

 
$
21,615

Cash paid for income taxes
$
32,556

 
$
22,731

 
$
18,610

Noncash transactions:
 
 
 
 
 
Transfers of loans to other real estate
$
6,699

 
$
8,870

 
$
14,935

Financed sales of other real estate owned
$
773

 
$
2,070

 
$
1,134

Transfers of loans held for sale to loan portfolio
$
563

 
$
17,838

 
$
11,096

Common stock issued in acquisition of businesses
$
213,590

 
$
55,290

 
$
281,530

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Nature of Operations: Renasant Corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”) owns and operates Renasant Bank (“Renasant Bank” or the “Bank”) and Renasant Insurance, Inc. The Company offers a diversified range of financial, wealth management, fiduciary and insurance services to its retail and commercial customers through its subsidiaries and full service offices located throughout north and central Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Consolidation: The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Securities: Debt securities are classified as held to maturity when purchased if management has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held to maturity securities are stated at amortized cost. Presently, the Company has no intention of establishing a trading classification. Securities not classified as held to maturity or trading are classified as available for sale. Available for sale securities are stated at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity.
The amortized cost of securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Such amortization and accretion is included in interest income from securities. Dividend income is included in interest income from securities. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are reflected under the line item “Net gains on sales of securities” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.
The Company evaluates its investment portfolio for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments - Debt and Equity Securities.” Impairment is assessed at the individual security level. The Company considers an investment security impaired if the fair value of the security is less than its cost or amortized cost basis. Impairment is considered to be other-than-temporary if the Company intends to sell the investment security or if the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security before the Company is required to sell the security or the security’s maturity. When impairment of an equity security is considered to be other-than-temporary, the security is written down to its fair value and an impairment loss is recorded as a loss within noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. When impairment of a debt security is considered to be other-than-temporary, the security is written down to its fair value. The amount of OTTI recorded as a loss within noninterest income depends on whether an entity intends to sell the debt security and whether it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If an entity intends to, or has decided to, sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, OTTI must be recognized in earnings in an amount equal to the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. If an entity does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, OTTI is separated into the amount representing credit loss and the amount related to all other market factors. The amount related to credit loss is recognized in earnings and is calculated as the difference between the estimate of discounted future cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security. A number of qualitative and quantitative factors, including but not limited to the financial condition of the underlying issuer and current and projected deferrals or defaults, are considered by management in the estimate of the discounted future cash flows. The remaining difference between the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the security is considered the amount related to other market factors and is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
Debt securities may be transferred to nonaccrual status where the recognition of investment interest is discontinued. A number of qualitative factors, including but not limited to the financial condition of the underlying issuer and current and projected deferrals or defaults, are considered by management in the determination of whether the debt security should be transferred to nonaccrual status. The interest on nonaccrual investment securities is accounted for on the cash-basis method until the debt security qualifies for return to accrual status. See Note 3, “Securities,” for further details regarding the Company’s securities portfolio.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. Securities, generally U.S. government and federal agency securities, pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements cannot be sold or repledged by the secured party.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans held for sale represent residential mortgage loans held for sale. The Company has elected to carry these loans at fair value as permitted under the guidance in ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”). Mortgage loans held for sale are classified separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses are realized at the time consideration is received and all other criteria for sales treatment have been met. These realized and unrealized gains and losses are classified under the line item “Mortgage banking income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Loans and the Allowance for Loan Losses: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Renasant Bank defers certain nonrefundable loan origination fees as well as the direct costs of originating or acquiring loans. The deferred fees and costs are then amortized over the term of the note for all loans with payment schedules. Loans with no payment schedule are amortized using the interest method. The amortization of these deferred fees is presented as an adjustment to the yield on loans. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance.
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Generally, the recognition of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Consumer and other retail loans are typically charged-off no later than the time the loan is 120 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual status or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. All interest accrued for the current year, but not collected, for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans above a minimum dollar amount threshold by, as applicable, the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are evaluated collectively for impairment. When the ultimate collectability of an impaired loan’s principal is in doubt, wholly or partially, all cash receipts are applied to principal. Once the recorded balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to interest income, to the extent any interest has been foregone, and then they are recorded as recoveries of any amounts previously charged-off. For impaired loans, a specific reserve is established to adjust the carrying value of the loan to its estimated net realizable value.
Restructured loans are those for which concessions have been granted to the borrower due to a deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition and are performing in accordance with the new terms. Such concessions may include reduction in interest rates or deferral of interest or principal payments. In evaluating whether to restructure a loan, management analyzes the long-term financial condition of the borrower, including guarantor and collateral support, to determine whether the proposed concessions will increase the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest. Restructured loans that are not performing in accordance with their restructured terms that are either contractually 90 days past due or have been placed on nonaccrual status are reported as nonperforming loans.
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the entire loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance is based on an ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio and represents an amount that management deems adequate to provide for inherent losses, including collective impairment as recognized under ASC 450, “Contingencies.” Collective impairment is calculated based on loans grouped by grade. Another component of the allowance is losses on loans assessed as impaired under ASC 310, “Receivables” (“ASC 310”). The balance of these loans and their related allowance is included in management’s estimation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses. Management and the internal loan review staff evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses quarterly. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated based on a continuing assessment of problem loans, the types of loans, historical loss experience, new lending products, emerging credit trends, changes in the size and character of loan categories and other factors, including its risk rating system, regulatory guidance and economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings resulting from measurements of inherent credit risk in the loan portfolio and estimates of probable losses or impairments of individual loans. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
See Note 4, “ Non Purchased Loans,” Note 5, “Purchased Loans,” and Note 6, “ Allowance for Loan Losses” for disclosures regarding the Company’s past due and nonaccrual loans, impaired loans and restructured loans and its allowance for loan losses.
Business Combinations, Accounting for Purchased Loans and Related Assets: Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” Under the acquisition method, identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date are measured at their fair values as of that date and are recognized separately from goodwill. Results of operations of the acquired entities are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income from the date of acquisition. Acquisition costs incurred by the Company are expensed as incurred.
Loans purchased in business combinations with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are considered to be credit-impaired. Purchased credit deteriorated loans are accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality” (“ASC 310-30”), and initially measured at fair value, which includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loans. Increases in expected cash flows to be collected on these loans are recognized as an adjustment of the loan’s yield over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as an impairment.
FDIC-Assisted Acquisitions:
During 2010 and 2011, the Bank acquired in FDIC-assisted acquisitions substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of the following two failed financial institutions:
•
Crescent Bank and Trust Company (Jasper, GA), July 2010
•
American Trust Bank (Roswell, GA), February 2011
In connection with the July 2015 acquisition of Heritage Financial Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary HeritageBank of the South (“HeritageBank”), the Bank assumed two additional loss share agreements that HeritageBank had entered into in connection with its acquisition in FDIC-assisted acquisitions of substantially all of the assets and assumption of substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of the following two failed financial institutions:
•
Citizens Bank of Effingham (Springfield, GA), February 2011
•
First Southern National Bank (Statesboro, GA), August 2011
A significant portion of the loans and foreclosed assets acquired in each of these FDIC-assisted acquisitions were subject to loss share agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) whereby the Company was indemnified against a portion of the losses on such loans and foreclosed assets.
On December 8, 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with the FDIC that terminated all of the Bank’s loss share agreements, resulting in a payment by the Company to the FDIC of $4,849. All rights and obligations of the parties under these loss share agreements, including the claw-back provisions, terminated effective December 8, 2016. As a result, after such date all recoveries, gains, charge-offs, losses and expenses related to assets previously covered under loss share are recognized entirely by the Company. Notwithstanding the termination of loss share with the FDIC, the terms of the purchase and assumption agreements for each of these FDIC-assisted acquisitions continue to require the FDIC to indemnify the Company against certain claims, including claims with respect to assets, liabilities or any affiliate not acquired or otherwise assumed by the Bank and with respect to claims based on any action by directors, officers or employees of the relevant failed financial institutions.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Changes in the FDIC loss share indemnification asset for the year ended December 31, 2016, were as follows:
 
2016
Balance at January 1
$
7,149

Additions through acquisition
(260
)
Realized losses in excess of initial estimates on:
 
Loans
265

OREO
97

Reimbursable expenses
—

Amortization
(797
)
Reimbursements received from the FDIC
(2,987
)
Termination of FDIC loss share agreements
(3,467
)
Balance at December 31
$
—

At December 31, 2017, the Company had $22,289 in loans and $448 in other real estate owned (“OREO”) which had been covered under these loss share agreements at the time of termination.
Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily by use of the straight-line method for furniture, fixtures, equipment, autos and premises. The annual provisions for depreciation have been computed primarily using estimated lives of forty years for premises, seven years for furniture and equipment and three to five years for computer equipment and autos. Leasehold improvements are expensed over the period of the leases or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
Other Real Estate Owned: Other real estate owned consists of properties acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. These properties are initially recorded into other real estate at fair market value less cost to sell and are subsequently carried at the lower of cost or fair market value based on appraised value less estimated selling costs. Losses arising at the time of foreclosure of properties are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Reductions in the carrying value subsequent to acquisition are charged to earnings and are included under the line item “Other real estate owned” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Mortgage Servicing Rights: The Company retains the right to service certain mortgage loans that it sells to secondary market investors. These mortgage servicing rights are recognized as a separate asset on the date the corresponding mortgage loan is sold. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. These servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, prepayment speeds, market discount rates, servicing costs, mortgage interest rates and other factors. Mortgage servicing rights were carried at amortized cost at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Impairment losses on mortgage servicing rights are recognized to the extent by which the unamortized cost exceeds fair value. Changes to the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights are recorded as part of Mortgage banking income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Other intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights. Intangibles with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill and other intangible assets are subject to impairment testing annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate possible impairment. Goodwill is assigned to the Company’s reporting segments. In determining the fair value of the Company’s reporting units, management uses the market approach. If, based on the results of the market approach further analysis is needed, the discounted cash flow approach is utilized. Other intangible assets, consisting of core deposit intangibles, are reviewed for events or circumstances which could impact the recoverability of the intangible asset, such as a loss of core deposits, increased competition or adverse changes in the economy. No impairment was identified for the Company’s goodwill or its other intangible assets as a result of the testing performed during 2017, 2016 or 2015.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance: Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) is an institutionally-priced insurance product that is specifically designed for purchase by insured depository institutions. The Company has purchased such insurance policies on certain employees, with Renasant Bank being listed as the primary beneficiary. The carrying value of BOLI is recorded at the cash surrender value of the policies, net of any applicable surrender charges. In connection with the acquisitions of Metropolitan and KeyWorth (each

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


as defined below in Note 2, “Mergers and Acquisitions”), the Company acquired BOLI with a cash surrender value of $19,283 and $8,376, respectively, at the acquisition date. Changes in the value of the cash surrender value of the policies are reflected under the line item “BOLI income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Insurance Agency Revenues: Renasant Insurance, Inc. is a full-service insurance agency offering all lines of commercial and personal insurance through major third-party insurance carriers. Commissions and fees are recognized when earned based on contractual terms and conditions of insurance policies with the insurance carriers. These commissions and fees are classified under the line item “Insurance commissions” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Contingency fee income paid by the insurance carriers is recognized upon receipt and classified under the line item “Other noninterest income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Trust and Wealth Management Revenues: The Company offers trust services as well as various investment products, including annuities and mutual funds. Trust revenues are recognized on the accrual basis in accordance with the contractual terms of the trust. Commissions and fees from the sale of annuities, mutual funds and other investment products are recognized when earned based on contractual terms with the third party broker-dealer. These commissions and fees are classified under the line item “Wealth management revenue” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties, if incurred, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Renasant Bank provides for income taxes on a separate-return basis and remits to the Company amounts determined to be currently payable.
Deferred income taxes, included in “Other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years. Although realization is not assured, management believes that the Company and its subsidiaries will realize a substantial majority of the deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized through a charge to income tax expense.
Fair Value Measurements: ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), moderate priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities and/or based on assumptions that are observable in the market (Level 2), and the lowest priority to a valuation based on assumptions that are not observable in the market (Level 3). See Note 18, “Fair Value Measurements,” for further details regarding the Company’s methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments as part of its ongoing efforts to manage its interest rate risk exposure. Derivative financial instruments are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets line item “Other assets” or “Other liabilities” at fair value in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.”
Cash flow hedges are utilized to mitigate the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows or other types of forecasted transactions. For the Company’s derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are, to the extent that the hedging relationship is effective, recorded as other comprehensive income and are subsequently recognized in earnings at the same time that the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the hedging instruments are immediately recognized in earnings. The assessment of the effectiveness of the hedging relationship is evaluated under the hypothetical derivative method.
The Company also utilizes derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments. The Company enters into interest rate cap and/or floor agreements with its customers and then enters into an offsetting derivative contract position with other financial institutions to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with these customer contracts. Because these derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments, changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized currently in earnings.
The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments on certain residential mortgage loans with its customers to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with the commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans. Under such commitments, interest rates for a mortgage loan are typically locked in for up to 45 days with the customer. These interest rate lock commitments are recorded at

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fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses arising from changes in the valuation of the commitments are recognized currently in earnings and are reflected under the line item “Mortgage banking income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company utilizes two methods to deliver mortgage loans to be sold to an investor. Under a “best efforts” sales agreement, the Company enters into a sales agreement with an investor in the secondary market to sell the loan when an interest rate lock commitment is entered into with a customer, as described above. Under a “best efforts” sales agreement, the Company is obligated to sell the mortgage loan to the investor only if the loan is closed and funded. Thus, the Company will not incur any liability to an investor if the mortgage loan commitment in the pipeline fails to close. Under a “mandatory delivery” sales agreement, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price and delivery date. Penalties are paid to the investor should the Company fail to satisfy the contract. These types of mortgage loan commitments are recorded at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses arising from changes in the valuation of these commitments are recognized currently in earnings and are reflected under the line item “Mortgage banking income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Treasury Stock: Treasury stock is recorded at cost. Shares held in treasury are not retired.
Retirement Plans: The Company sponsors a noncontributory pension plan and provides retiree health care benefits for certain employees. In connection with its acquisition of Heritage, the Company also assumed a defined benefit pension plan maintained by HeritageBank. All benefits under this plan were finally distributed in August 2016. The Company’s independent actuary firm prepares actuarial valuations of pension cost and obligation under ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits” (“ASC 715”), using assumptions and estimates derived in accordance with the guidance set forth in ASC 715. Expense related to the plans is included under the line item “Salaries and employee benefits” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, until they are amortized as a component of plan expense. See Note 14, “Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans,” for further details regarding the Company’s retirement plans.
Stock-Based Compensation: Compensation expense for option grants and restricted stock awards is determined based on the estimated fair value of the stock options and restricted stock on the applicable grant or award date and is recognized over the respective awards’ vesting period. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures in compensation cost when they occur as permitted under the guidance in ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”). Expense associated with the Company’s stock-based compensation is included under the line item “Salaries and employee benefits” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” See Note 14, “Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans,” for further details regarding the Company’s stock-based compensation.
Earnings Per Common Share: Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the pro forma dilution of shares outstanding, assuming outstanding stock options were exercised into common shares and nonvested restricted stock awards, whose vesting is subject to future service requirements, were outstanding common shares as of the awards' respective grant dates, calculated in accordance with the treasury method. See Note 21, “Net Income Per Common Share,” for the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations.
Subsequent Events: The Company has evaluated, for consideration of recognition or disclosure, subsequent events that have occurred through the date of issuance of its financial statements, and has determined that no significant events occurred after December 31, 2017 but prior to the issuance of these financial statements that would have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Impact of Recently-Issued Accounting Standards and Pronouncements:
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”), which is an update to FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). ASU 2014-09 provides guidance that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which deferred the effective date of this standard to annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. While the Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial position and results of operations, and its financial statement disclosures, the recognition of revenue for a majority of the Company’s income streams, including interest

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Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


income earned on loans and leases, is governed by other accounting standards and is specifically excluded from the coverage of ASC 606.  The Company's revenue covered by ASC 606, the most significant of which is service charges on deposit accounts, are generally based on day-to-day contracts with Company customers and is not impacted by the new guidance. The Company adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2018 and, at the time of this filing, does not expect to record a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening retained earnings as any adjustment was determined to be immaterial. The Company will include newly applicable revenue disclosures in future filings.
In January 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 revises the accounting for the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and revises the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. For equity securities, the guidance in ASU 2016-01 requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. For financial liabilities that are measured at fair value in accordance with the fair value option, the guidance requires presenting, in other comprehensive income, the change in fair value that relates to a change in instrument-specific credit risk. ASU 2016-01 also eliminates the disclosure assumptions used to estimate fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and requires disclosure of an exit price notion in determining the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost. The Company used an entry price notion in determining the fair value of certain financial instruments prior to its changing to the exit price notion upon adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2018. The Company does not expect any other significant changes as a result of adoption of this standard.
In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 amends the accounting model and disclosure requirements for leases.  The current accounting model for leases distinguishes between capital leases, which are recognized on-balance sheet, and operating leases, which are not.  Under the new standard, the lease classifications are defined as finance leases, which are similar to capital leases under current GAAP, and operating leases.  Further, a lessee will recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases with a term greater than 12 months on its balance sheet regardless of the lease’s classification, which may significantly increase reported assets and liabilities.  The accounting model and disclosure requirements for lessors remains substantially unchanged from current GAAP.  ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-02 will have on its financial position and results of operations, and its financial statement disclosures, and the expected results include the recognition of leased assets and related lease liabilities on the balance sheet, along with leasehold amortization and interest expense recognized in the statement of income.
In June 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). The update will significantly change the way entities recognize impairment on many financial assets by requiring immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the asset's remaining life. FASB describes this impairment recognition model as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model and believes the CECL model will result in more timely recognition of credit losses since the CECL model incorporates expected credit losses versus incurred credit losses. The scope of FASB’s CECL model would include loans, held-to-maturity debt instruments, lease receivables, loan commitments and financial guarantees that are not accounted for at fair value. For public companies, this update becomes effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company has formed an implementation committee comprised of both accounting and credit employees to guide Renasant Bank through the implementation of ASU 2016-13. Currently, this committee is gaining an understanding of the potential impact of the CECL model, reviewing the model requirements and ensuring data integrity across all reporting systems. The Company has also engaged consulting firms and software providers to assist in evaluating the varying approaches to the implementation of the CECL model.
In August 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce the diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows, including (1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, (3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, (5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, (6) distributions received from equity method investees, (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions and (8) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. For public companies, this amendment becomes effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. ASU 2016-15 only impacts the presentation of specific items within the statement of cash flows and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In March 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost” (“ASU 2017-07”). ASU 2017-07 requires employers to

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report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. These amendments also allow only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable.  ASU 2017-07 will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017-07 will have on its financial position and results of operations and its financial statement disclosures.
In March 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (“ASU 2017-08”). ASU 2017-08 requires the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium to be the earliest call date.  ASU 2017-08 will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018.  The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017-08 will have on its financial position and results of operations and its financial statement disclosures.
In August 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities” (“ASU 2017-12”). ASU 2017-12 is intended to simplify hedge accounting by eliminating the requirement to separately measure and report hedge effectiveness. ASU 2017-12 also seeks to expand the application of hedge accounting by modifying current requirements to include hedge accounting on partial-term hedges, the hedging of prepayable financial instruments and other strategies.  ASU 2017-12 will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018.  The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017-12 will have on its financial position and results of operations and its financial statement disclosures.
In February 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)” (“ASU 2018-02”). The amendments in ASU 2018-02 allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings to eliminate the stranded tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. ASU 2018-02 will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, for public companies for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2018-02 and, as a result, reclassified $2,046 from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings as of December 31, 2017. The reclassification impacted the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017.
Note 2 – Mergers and Acquisitions
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Acquisition of Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc.
Effective July 1, 2017, the Company completed its acquisition of Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc. (“Metropolitan”), the parent company of Metropolitan Bank, in a transaction valued at approximately $219,461. The Company issued 4,883,182 shares of common stock and paid approximately $4,764 to Metropolitan stock option holders for 100% of the voting equity interest in Metropolitan. At closing, Metropolitan merged with and into the Company, with the Company the surviving corporation in the merger; immediately thereafter, Metropolitan Bank merged with and into Renasant Bank, with Renasant Bank the surviving banking corporation in the merger. On July 1, 2017, Metropolitan operated eight banking locations in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Company recorded approximately $147,478 in intangible assets which consist of goodwill of $140,512 and a core deposit intangible of $6,966. Goodwill resulted from a combination of revenue enhancements from expansion in existing markets and efficiencies resulting from operational synergies. The fair value of the core deposit intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over the estimated useful life, currently expected to be approximately 10 years. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.


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Note 2 - Mergers and Acquisitions (continued)

The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Metropolitan based on their fair values on July 1, 2017.
Purchase Price:
 
 
Shares issued to common shareholders
4,883,182

 
Purchase price per share
$
43.74

 
Value of stock paid
 
$
213,590

Cash paid for fractional shares
 
5

Cash settlement for stock options
 
4,764

Deal charges paid on behalf of Metropolitan, net of taxes
 
1,102

  Total Purchase Price
 
$
219,461

Net Assets Acquired:
 
 
Stockholders’ equity at acquisition date
$
89,253

 
Increase (decrease) to net assets as a result of fair value adjustments
to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
 
 
  Securities
(731
)
 
Mortgage loans held for sale
30

 
Loans, net of Metropolitan’s allowance for loan losses
(13,071
)
 
Premises and equipment
(4,629
)
 
Intangible assets, net of Metropolitan’s existing intangibles
2,340

 
Other real estate owned
(1,251
)
 
Other assets
2,731

 
  Deposits
(3,603
)
 
  Borrowings
(1,294
)
 
  Other liabilities
3,930

 
  Deferred income taxes
5,244

 
     Total Net Assets Acquired
 
78,949

Goodwill resulting from merger(1)
 
$
140,512

(1) The goodwill resulting from the merger has been assigned to the Community Banks operating segment.
The following table summarizes the fair value on July 1, 2017 of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition date in connection with the merger with Metropolitan. The Company is finalizing the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the Metropolitan acquisition; accordingly, the amounts in the table remain subject to change.
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
47,556

Securities
 
108,697

Loans, including mortgage loans held for sale, net of unearned income
 
967,804

Premises and equipment
 
8,576

Other real estate owned
 
1,203

Intangible assets
 
147,478

Other assets
 
69,567

Total assets
 
1,350,881

 
 
 
Deposits
 
942,084

Borrowings
 
174,522

Other liabilities
 
20,685

Total liabilities
 
1,137,291



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Note 2 - Mergers and Acquisitions (continued)

The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated financial information presents the results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 of the Company as though the Metropolitan merger had been completed as of January 1, 2016 (and the KeyWorth merger, discussed below, was still completed on April 1, 2016). The unaudited estimated pro forma information combines the historical results of Metropolitan with the Company’s historical consolidated results and includes certain adjustments reflecting the estimated impact of certain fair value adjustments for the periods presented. The pro forma information is not indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition taken place on January 1, 2016. The pro forma information does not include the effect of any cost-saving or revenue-enhancing strategies. Merger expenses are reflected in the period in which they were incurred.
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net interest income - pro forma (unaudited)
$
356,787

 
$
340,796

 
 
 
 
Net income - pro forma (unaudited)
$
89,554

 
$
102,881

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share - pro forma (unaudited):
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.82

 
$
2.21

Diluted
$
1.81

 
$
2.19

The Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017 include the impact of Metropolitan’s operations since the acquisition date. Due to the system conversion during the third quarter of 2017 and the integration of Metropolitan’s operating activities into the Company’s existing operations, historical reporting for Metropolitan operations is impracticable, and, therefore, disclosure of the amounts of revenue and expenses of Metropolitan included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income since the acquisition date is impracticable.
Acquisition of KeyWorth Bank
Effective April 1, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of KeyWorth Bank (“KeyWorth”) in a transaction valued at approximately $58,884. The Company issued 1,680,021 shares of common stock and paid approximately $3,594 to KeyWorth stock option and warrant holders for 100% of the voting equity interest in KeyWorth. At closing, KeyWorth merged with and into Renasant Bank, with Renasant Bank the surviving banking corporation in the merger.
As a result of the KeyWorth acquisition, the Company acquired total assets with a fair value of $415,232, total loans with a fair value of $272,330 and total deposits with a fair value of $348,961, and six banking locations in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
The Company recorded approximately $22,643 in intangible assets which consist of goodwill of $20,633 and a core deposit intangible of $2,010. Goodwill resulted from a combination of revenue enhancements from expansion into new markets and efficiencies resulting from operational synergies. The fair value of the core deposit intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over the estimated useful life, currently expected to be approximately 10 years. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.


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Note 3 – Securities
(In Thousands, Except Number of Securities)
The amortized cost and fair value of securities held to maturity were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
14,101

 
$
4

 
$
(187
)
 
$
13,918

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
342,181

 
8,572

 
(1,778
)
 
348,975

 
$
356,282

 
$
8,576

 
$
(1,965
)
 
$
362,893

In light of the ongoing fiscal uncertainty in many state and local governments, and the fact that the Company’s held to maturity portfolio has historically consisted primarily of municipal securities, the Company analyzes its exposure to potential losses in its security portfolio on at least a quarterly basis. Management reviews the underlying credit rating and analyzes the financial condition of the respective issuers. Although the Company’s analysis of its securities portfolio in the third quarter of 2017 showed that the municipal securities held by the Company had not experienced significant deterioration as of the date of such analysis, the Company transferred all held to maturity securities to available for sale during the third quarter of 2017. This transfer gives management the flexibility to quickly liquidate any municipal securities should further analysis reveal more significant deterioration than has been experienced to date. At the date of transfer, the securities transferred had a carrying value of $365,941, which included an unrealized gain of $13,219. At transfer, the unrealized gain was included in the carrying value of the securities portfolio and in accumulated other comprehensive loss presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
3,554

 
$
40

 
$
(30
)
 
$
3,564

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
228,589

 
6,161

 
(269
)
 
234,481

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
196,121

 
888

 
(3,059
)
 
193,950

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
180,258

 
133

 
(3,752
)
 
176,639

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
31,015

 
389

 
(234
)
 
31,170

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
5,019

 
1

 
(14
)
 
5,006

Trust preferred securities
12,442

 
—

 
(3,054
)
 
9,388

Other debt securities
17,106

 
260

 
(76
)
 
17,290

 
$
674,104

 
$
7,872

 
$
(10,488
)
 
$
671,488


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Note 3 - Securities (continued)


 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
2,066

 
$
92

 
$
—

 
$
2,158

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
414,019

 
1,941

 
(6,643
)
 
409,317

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
171,362

 
831

 
(3,367
)
 
168,826

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
50,628

 
696

 
(461
)
 
50,863

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
2,528

 
38

 
(16
)
 
2,550

Trust preferred securities
23,749

 
—

 
(5,360
)
 
18,389

Other debt securities
22,053

 
310

 
(218
)
 
22,145

Other equity securities
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
$
686,405

 
$
3,908

 
$
(16,065
)
 
$
674,248

Securities sold during the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, all of which were securities available for sale, were as follows:
 
Carrying Value
 
Net Proceeds
 
Gain/(Loss)
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
11,088

 
$
10,974

 
$
(114
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
110,019

 
112,199

 
2,180

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
264,924

 
263,217

 
(1,707
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
72,153

 
71,781

 
(372
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
14,104

 
14,082

 
(22
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
6,289

 
6,289

 
—

Trust preferred securities
9,346

 
9,403

 
57

Other debt securities
7,269

 
7,395

 
126

 
$
495,192

 
$
495,340

 
$
148

Included in the table above are certain securities acquired from Metropolitan sold shortly after acquisition. These securities had an aggregate carrying value of $36,021 at the time of sale, and the Company received net proceeds of $36,021, resulting in no gain or loss on the sale.
Also included in the table above are certain securities sold by the Company during the fourth quarter of 2017 in an effort to manage its consolidated assets below $10,000,000 at December 31, 2017, in order to delay the adverse impact of the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, which applies to banking institutions with assets over $10,000,000 at year-end. The Durbin Amendment, among other things, imposes limitations on the amount of debit card interchange fees certain banking institutions may collect. Securities sold to achieve this strategy had an aggregate carrying value of $446,880 on the dates of sale, and the Company collected net proceeds of $446,971, resulting in a $91 net gain on the sales.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company sold securities with a carrying value at the time of sale of $2,842 and $1,117, respectively, for net proceeds of $4,028 and $1,213, respectively, resulting in a gain of $1,186 and $96, respectively. Also in 2015, the Company sold certain investments acquired from Heritage shortly after acquisition with an aggregate carrying value of $7,231 at the time of sale for net proceeds of $7,231, resulting in no gain or loss on the sale.
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on sales of securities available for sale were as follows for the periods presented:

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Note 3 - Securities (continued)


 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Gross gains on sales of securities available for sale
$
2,497

 
$
1,257

 
$
96

Gross losses on sales of securities available for sale
(2,349
)
 
(71
)
 
—

Gain on sales of securities available for sale, net
$
148

 
$
1,186

 
$
96

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, securities with a carrying value of approximately $217,867 and $642,447, respectively, were pledged to secure government, public, trust, and other deposits. Securities with a carrying value of $25,888 and $24,426 were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and derivative instruments at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at December 31, 2017 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
Available for Sale
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due within one year
$
23,584

 
$
23,843

Due after one year through five years
71,430

 
73,379

Due after five years through ten years
81,302

 
83,212

Due after ten years
75,410

 
74,292

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
196,121

 
193,950

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
180,258

 
176,639

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
31,015

 
31,170

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
5,019

 
5,006

Other debt securities
9,965

 
9,997

 
$
674,104

 
$
671,488

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of the dates presented:
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Held to Maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
4
 
$
11,915

 
$
(187
)
 
0
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
4
 
$
11,915

 
$
(187
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
102
 
83,362

 
(1,778
)
 
0
 
—

 
—

 
102
 
83,362

 
(1,778
)
Total
106
 
$
95,277

 
$
(1,965
)
 
0
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
106
 
$
95,277

 
$
(1,965
)

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Note 3 - Securities (continued)


 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Available for Sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
1
 
$
497

 
$
(3
)
 
2
 
$
1,999

 
$
(27
)
 
3
 
$
2,496

 
$
(30
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
23
 
11,860

 
(59
)
 
12
 
7,728

 
(210
)
 
35
 
$
19,588

 
$
(269
)
Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
29
 
64,595

 
(659
)
 
44
 
89,414

 
(2,400
)
 
73
 
154,009

 
(3,059
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
33
 
102,509

 
(1,470
)
 
29
 
62,406

 
(2,282
)
 
62
 
164,915

 
(3,752
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
2
 
5,629

 
(17
)
 
3
 
5,872

 
(217
)
 
5
 
11,501

 
(234
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
1
 
4,986

 
(14
)
 
0
 
—

 
—

 
1
 
4,986

 
(14
)
Trust preferred securities
0
 
—

 
—

 
2
 
9,388

 
(3,054
)
 
2
 
9,388

 
(3,054
)
Other debt securities
2
 
756

 
(12
)
 
2
 
6,308

 
(64
)
 
4
 
7,064

 
(76
)
Other equity securities

 
—

 
—

 
0
 
—

 
—

 
0
 
—

 
—

Total
91
 
$
190,832

 
$
(2,234
)
 
94
 
$
183,115

 
$
(8,254
)
 
185
 
$
373,947

 
$
(10,488
)
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
0
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
0
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
0
 
$
—

 
$
—

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
131
 
298,400

 
(6,042
)
 
5
 
11,504

 
(601
)
 
136
 
309,904

 
(6,643
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
40
 
97,356

 
(1,845
)
 
14
 
33,786

 
(1,522
)
 
54
 
131,142

 
(3,367
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
9
 
21,933

 
(453
)
 
2
 
1,101

 
(8
)
 
11
 
23,034

 
(461
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
1
 
1,729

 
(16
)
 
0
 
—

 
—

 
1
 
1,729

 
(16
)
Trust preferred securities
0
 
—

 
—

 
3
 
18,389

 
(5,360
)
 
3
 
18,389

 
(5,360
)
Other debt securities
3
 
7,946

 
(208
)
 
2
 
2,475

 
(10
)
 
5
 
10,421

 
(218
)
Other equity securities
0
 
—

 
—

 
0
 
—

 
—

 
0
 
—

 
—

Total
184
 
$
427,364

 
$
(8,564
)
 
26
 
$
67,255

 
$
(7,501
)
 
210
 
$
494,619

 
$
(16,065
)
The Company does not intend to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell any such security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. Furthermore, even though a number of these securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for a period greater than twelve months, the Company is collecting principal and interest payments from the respective issuers as scheduled. As such, the Company did not record any other-than-temporary impairment for the years ended December 31, 2017 or 2016.
The Company holds investments in pooled trust preferred securities that had a cost basis of $12,442 and $23,749 and a fair value of $9,388 and $18,389 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During 2017, the Company sold one of its pooled trust preferred securities. As of December 31, 2017, the investments in pooled trust preferred securities consisted of two securities representing interests in various tranches of trusts collateralized by debt issued by over 160 financial institutions. Management’s determination of the fair value of each of its holdings in pooled trust preferred securities is based on the current credit ratings, the known deferrals and defaults by the underlying issuing financial institutions and the degree to which future deferrals and defaults would be required to occur before the cash flow for the Company’s tranches is negatively impacted. In addition, management continually monitors key credit quality and capital ratios of the issuing institutions. This determination is further supported by quarterly valuations, which are performed by third parties, of each security obtained by the Company. The Company does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments, before

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 3 - Securities (continued)


recovery of the investments’ amortized cost, which may be at maturity. At December 31, 2017, management did not, and does not currently, believe such securities will be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment, but the Company previously concluded that it was probable that there had been an adverse change in estimated cash flows for both remaining trust preferred securities and recognized credit related impairment losses on these securities in 2010 and 2011. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company determined the pooled trust preferred securities and their estimated cash flow were fairly valued, and no additional impairment was recognized during these periods.
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s investments in pooled trust preferred securities at December 31, 2017:
Name
 
Single/
Pooled
 
Class/
Tranche
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Lowest
Credit
Rating
 
Issuers
Currently
in Deferral
or Default
XXIII
 
Pooled
 
B-2
 
$
8,310

 
$
6,086

 
$
(2,224
)
 
BB
 
16%
XXVI
 
Pooled
 
B-2
 
4,132

 
3,302

 
(830
)
 
Ba1
 
19%
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
12,442

 
$
9,388

 
$
(3,054
)
 
 
 
 
The following table provides a summary of the cumulative credit related losses recognized in earnings for which a portion of OTTI has been recognized in other comprehensive income:
 
2017
 
2016
Balance at January 1
$
(3,337
)
 
$
(3,337
)
Additions related to credit losses for which OTTI was not previously recognized
—

 
—

Increases in credit loss for which OTTI was previously recognized
—

 
—

Reductions for securities sold during the period
$
3,076

 
$
—

Balance at December 31
$
(261
)
 
$
(3,337
)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 4 – Non Purchased Loans
(In Thousands, Except Number of Loans)
“Purchased” loans are those loans acquired in any of the Company’s previous acquisitions, including FDIC-assisted acquisitions. “Non purchased” loans include all of the Company’s other loans, other than mortgage loans held for sale.
For purposes of this Note 4, all references to “loans” mean non purchased loans.
The following is a summary of non purchased loans and leases at December 31: 
 
2017
 
2016
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
763,823

 
$
589,290

Lease financing
57,354

 
49,250

Real estate – construction
547,658

 
483,926

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,729,534

 
1,425,730

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,390,076

 
2,075,137

Installment loans to individuals
103,452

 
92,648

Gross loans
5,591,897

 
4,715,981

Unearned income
(3,341
)
 
(2,409
)
Loans, net of unearned income
$
5,588,556

 
$
4,713,572



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans
The following table provides an aging of past due and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class, as of the dates presented:
 
Accruing Loans
 
Nonaccruing Loans
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days
or More
Past Due
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days
or More
Past Due
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
 
Total
Loans
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
2,722

 
$
22

 
$
759,143

 
$
761,887

 
$
205

 
$
1,033

 
$
698

 
$
1,936

 
$
763,823

Lease financing
47

 
—

 
57,148

 
57,195

 
—

 
159

 
—

 
159

 
57,354

Real estate – construction
50

 
—

 
547,608

 
547,658

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
547,658

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
11,810

 
2,194

 
1,712,982

 
1,726,986

 
—

 
1,818

 
730

 
2,548

 
1,729,534

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,921

 
727

 
2,381,871

 
2,384,519

 
—

 
2,877

 
2,680

 
5,557

 
2,390,076

Installment loans to individuals
429

 
72

 
102,901

 
103,402

 
1

 
28

 
21

 
50

 
103,452

Unearned income
—

 
—

 
(3,341
)
 
(3,341
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3,341
)
Total
$
16,979

 
$
3,015

 
$
5,558,312

 
$
5,578,306

 
$
206

 
$
5,915

 
$
4,129

 
$
10,250

 
$
5,588,556

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
811

 
$
720

 
$
586,730

 
$
588,261

 
$
—

 
$
932

 
$
97

 
$
1,029

 
$
589,290

Lease financing
193

 
—

 
48,919

 
49,112

 
—

 
138

 
—

 
138

 
49,250

Real estate – construction
995

 
—

 
482,931

 
483,926

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
483,926

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
6,189

 
1,136

 
1,414,254

 
1,421,579

 
161

 
1,222

 
2,768

 
4,151

 
1,425,730

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,283

 
99

 
2,066,821

 
2,069,203

 
580

 
2,778

 
2,576

 
5,934

 
2,075,137

Installment loans to individuals
324

 
124

 
92,179

 
92,627

 
—

 
21

 
—

 
21

 
92,648

Unearned income
—

 
—

 
(2,409
)
 
(2,409
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,409
)
Total
$
10,795

 
$
2,079

 
$
4,689,425

 
$
4,702,299

 
$
741

 
$
5,091

 
$
5,441

 
$
11,273

 
$
4,713,572

Restructured loans that are not performing in accordance with their restructured terms that are either contractually 90 days or more past due or placed on nonaccrual status are reported as nonperforming loans. There were four restructured loans totaling $649 that were contractually 90 days past due or more and still accruing at December 31, 2017. There was one restructured loan totaling $69 that was contractually 90 days past due or more and still accruing at December 31, 2016. The outstanding balance of restructured loans on nonaccrual status was $2,673 and $6,164 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



Impaired Loans
Impaired loans recognized in conformity with ASC 310, segregated by class, were as follows as of the dates and for the periods presented: 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With a related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
2,365

 
$
3,043

 
$
138

 
$
2,861

 
$
47

Lease financing
159

 
159

 
2

 
159

 
—

Real estate – construction
578

 
578

 
4

 
526

 
29

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
8,169

 
9,315

 
561

 
8,295

 
259

Real estate – commercial mortgage
9,652

 
12,463

 
1,861

 
9,316

 
206

Installment loans to individuals
117

 
121

 
1

 
130

 
3

Total
$
21,040

 
$
25,679

 
$
2,567

 
$
21,287

 
$
544

With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
703

 
703

 
—

 
711

 
29

Real estate – commercial mortgage
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
703

 
$
703

 
$
—

 
$
711

 
$
29

Totals
$
21,743

 
$
26,382

 
$
2,567

 
$
21,998

 
$
573


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



 
As of December 31, 2016
 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With a related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
1,175

 
$
1,539

 
$
136

 
$
856

 
$
28

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
517

 
517

 
1

 
469

 
26

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
9,207

 
10,823

 
1,091

 
9,603

 
225

Real estate – commercial mortgage
10,053

 
13,667

 
2,397

 
11,180

 
305

Installment loans to individuals
87

 
87

 
1

 
98

 
2

Total
$
21,039

 
$
26,633

 
$
3,626

 
$
22,206

 
$
586

With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
—

 
$
38

 
$
—

 
$
24

 
$
—

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
—

 
—

 
—

 
41

 
—

Real estate – commercial mortgage
568

 
1,340

 
—

 
938

 
38

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
568

 
$
1,378

 
$
—

 
$
1,003

 
$
38

Totals
$
21,607

 
$
28,011

 
$
3,626

 
$
23,209

 
$
624

The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $34,428. Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $854.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



Restructured Loans
At December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, there were $5,588, $7,447 and $10,252, respectively, of restructured loans. The following table illustrates the impact of modifications classified as restructured loans held on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and still performing in accordance with their restructured terms at period end, segregated by class, as of the periods presented.
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
2

 
$
331

 
$
330

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
8

 
598

 
586

Real estate – commercial mortgage
3

 
683

 
313

Installment loans to individuals
1

 
4

 
3

Total
14

 
$
1,616

 
$
1,232

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
1

 
510

 
518

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
11

 
1,188

 
1,167

Real estate – commercial mortgage
—

 
—

 
—

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

Total
12

 
$
1,698

 
$
1,685

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
22

 
2,202

19,371

2,035

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2

 
484

 
332

Installment loans to individuals
1

 
67

 
67

Total
25

 
$
2,753

 
$
2,434

During the years ended December 31, 2017, the Company had $184 in troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the restructuring. There was no such occurrence for the years ended December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.


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Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



Changes in the Company’s restructured loans are set forth in the table below.
 
Number of
Loans
 
Recorded
Investment
Totals at January 1, 2016
59

 
$
10,252

Additional loans with concessions
15

 
2,036

Reclassified as performing
1

 
39

Reductions due to:
 
 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(4
)
 
(1,406
)
Paid in full
(16
)
 
(2,233
)
Charge-offs
(1
)
 
(275
)
Transfer to other real estate owned
(1
)
 
(51
)
Principal paydowns
—

 
(915
)
Totals at December 31, 2016
53

 
$
7,447

Additional loans with concessions
16

 
1,453

Reclassified as performing
2

 
183

Reductions due to:
 
 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(7
)
 
(853
)
Paid in full
(8
)
 
(1,165
)
Charge-offs
(1
)
 
(250
)
Principal paydowns
—

 
(304
)
Lapse of concession period
(1
)
 
(923
)
Totals at December 31, 2017
54

 
$
5,588

The allocated allowance for loan losses attributable to restructured loans was $85 and $283 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company had $18 remaining availability under commitments to lend additional funds on these restructured loans at December 31, 2017 and $2 in remaining availability under commitments to lend additional funds on these restructured loans at December 31, 2016.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



Credit Quality
For commercial and commercial real estate secured loans, internal risk-rating grades are assigned by lending, credit administration or loan review personnel, based on an analysis of the financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Management analyzes the resulting ratings, as well as other external statistics and factors such as delinquency, to track the migration performance of the portfolio balances of commercial and commercial real estate secured loans. Loan grades range between 1 and 9, with 1 being loans with the least credit risk. Loans that migrate toward the “Pass” grade (those with a risk rating between 1 and 4) or within the “Pass” grade generally have a lower risk of loss and therefore a lower risk factor. The “Watch” grade (those with a risk rating of 5) is utilized on a temporary basis for “Pass” grade loans where a significant risk-modifying action is anticipated in the near term. Loans that migrate toward the “Substandard” grade (those with a risk rating between 6 and 9) generally have a higher risk of loss and therefore a higher risk factor applied to those related loan balances. The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by risk-rating grades as of the dates presented: 
 
Pass
 
Watch
 
Substandard
 
Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
566,439

 
$
3,913

 
$
489

 
$
570,841

Real estate – construction
484,160

 
81

 
—

 
484,241

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
255,148

 
4,977

 
3,720

 
263,845

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,034,178

 
13,533

 
10,708

 
2,058,419

Installment loans to individuals
921

 
—

 
—

 
921

Total
$
3,340,846

 
$
22,504

 
$
14,917

 
$
3,378,267

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
434,323

 
$
4,531

 
$
850

 
$
439,704

Real estate – construction
402,156

 
393

 
—

 
402,549

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
190,882

 
3,374

 
6,129

 
200,385

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,734,523

 
18,118

 
13,088

 
1,765,729

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
2,761,884

 
$
26,416

 
$
20,067

 
$
2,808,367


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Non Purchased Loans (continued)



For portfolio balances of consumer, consumer mortgage and certain other similar loan types, allowance factors are determined based on historical loss ratios by portfolio for the preceding eight quarters and may be adjusted by other qualitative criteria. The following table presents the performing status of the Company’s loan portfolio not subject to risk rating as of the dates presented:
 
Performing
 
Non-Performing
 
Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
191,473

 
$
1,509

 
$
192,982

Lease financing
53,854

 
159

 
54,013

Real estate – construction
63,417

 
—

 
63,417

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,462,347

 
3,342

 
1,465,689

Real estate – commercial mortgage
330,441

 
1,216

 
331,657

Installment loans to individuals
102,409

 
122

 
102,531

Total
$
2,203,941

 
$
6,348

 
$
2,210,289

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
148,499

 
$
1,087

 
$
149,586

Lease financing
46,703

 
138

 
46,841

Real estate – construction
81,377

 
—

 
81,377

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,222,816

 
2,529

 
1,225,345

Real estate – commercial mortgage
308,609

 
799

 
309,408

Installment loans to individuals
92,504

 
144

 
92,648

Total
$
1,900,508

 
$
4,697

 
$
1,905,205

Related Party Loans
Certain executive officers and directors of Renasant Bank and their associates are customers of and have other transactions with Renasant Bank. Related party loans and commitments are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons not related to the Company or the Bank and do not involve more than a normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. A summary of the changes in related party loans follows:
Loans at December 31, 2016
$
14,268

New loans and advances
4,342

Loans to directors assumed in acquisition(1)
9,975

Payments received
(4,222
)
Changes in related parties
—

Loans at December 31, 2017
$
24,363

(1)
Loans to directors assumed in acquisition are included in the tables in Note 5, “Purchased Loans.”
No related party loans were classified as past due, nonaccrual, impaired or restructured at December 31, 2017 or 2016. Unfunded commitments to certain executive officers and directors and their associates totaled $9,333 and $5,933 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

104

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 5 – Purchased Loans
(In Thousands, Except Number of Loans)
For purposes of this Note 5, all references to “loans” mean purchased loans.
The following is a summary of purchased loans at December 31: 
 
2017
 
2016
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
275,570

 
$
128,200

Lease financing
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
85,731

 
68,753

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
614,187

 
452,447

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,037,454

 
823,758

Installment loans to individuals
18,824

 
15,979

Gross loans
2,031,766

 
1,489,137

Unearned income
—

 
—

Loans, net of unearned income
$
2,031,766

 
$
1,489,137


105

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans
The following table provides an aging of past due and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class, as of the dates presented:
 
Accruing Loans
 
Nonaccruing Loans
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days
or More
Past Due
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days
or More
Past Due
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
 
Total
Loans
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
1,119

 
$
532

 
$
273,488

 
$
275,139

 
$
—

 
$
199

 
$
232

 
$
431

 
$
275,570

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
415

 
—

 
85,316

 
85,731

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
85,731

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
6,070

 
2,280

 
602,464

 
610,814

 
385

 
879

 
2,109

 
3,373

 
614,187

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,947

 
2,910

 
1,031,141

 
1,036,998

 
191

 
99

 
166

 
456

 
1,037,454

Installment loans to individuals
208

 
9

 
18,443

 
18,660

 
59

 
—

 
105

 
164

 
18,824

Unearned income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
10,759

 
$
5,731

 
$
2,010,852

 
$
2,027,342

 
$
635

 
$
1,177

 
$
2,612

 
$
4,424

 
$
2,031,766

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
823

 
$
990

 
$
125,417

 
$
127,230

 
$
260

 
$
381

 
$
329

 
$
970

 
$
128,200

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
527

 
321

 
67,760

 
68,608

 
—

 
145

 
—

 
145

 
68,753

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
4,572

 
3,382

 
440,258

 
448,212

 
417

 
2,047

 
1,771

 
4,235

 
452,447

Real estate – commercial mortgage
3,045

 
6,112

 
808,886

 
818,043

 
—

 
2,661

 
3,054

 
5,715

 
823,758

Installment loans to individuals
96

 
10

 
15,591

 
15,697

 
—

 
156

 
126

 
282

 
15,979

Unearned income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
9,063

 
$
10,815

 
$
1,457,912

 
$
1,477,790

 
$
677

 
$
5,390

 
$
5,280

 
$
11,347

 
$
1,489,137

Restructured loans that are not performing in accordance with their restructured terms that are either contractually 90 days or more past due or placed on nonaccrual status are reported as nonperforming loans. There were three restructured loans totaling $128 that were contractually 90 days past due or more and still accruing at December 31, 2017. There were three restructured loans totaling $56 that were contractually 90 days past due or more and still accruing at December 31, 2016. The outstanding balance of restructured loans on nonaccrual status was $523 and $1,206 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

106

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


Impaired Loans
Non credit deteriorated loans that were subsequently impaired and recognized in conformity with ASC 310, segregated by class, were as follows as of the dates and for the periods presented: 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With a related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
625

 
$
678

 
$
52

 
$
618

 
$
21

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,385

 
1,433

 
45

 
1,419

 
18

Real estate – commercial mortgage
728

 
733

 
6

 
751

 
26

Installment loans to individuals
154

 
155

 
4

 
155

 
—

Total
$
2,892

 
$
2,999

 
$
107

 
$
2,943

 
$
65

With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
74

 
$
79

 
$
—

 
$
75

 
$
3

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
1,199

 
1,207

 
—

 
318

 
47

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
4,225

 
4,740

 
—

 
4,161

 
176

Real estate – commercial mortgage
165

 
168

 
—

 
177

 
8

Installment loans to individuals
9

 
10

 
—

 
13

 
—

Total
$
5,672

 
$
6,204

 
$
—

 
$
4,744

 
$
234

Totals
$
8,564

 
$
9,203

 
$
107

 
$
7,687

 
$
299


107

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


 
As of December 31, 2016
 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With a related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
487

 
$
503

 
$
310

 
$
500

 
$
2

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
145

 
147

 
—

 
148

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,496

 
1,538

 
43

 
1,535

 
7

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,275

 
2,299

 
48

 
2,273

 
111

Installment loans to individuals
135

 
159

 
114

 
161

 
—

Total
$
4,538

 
$
4,646

 
$
515

 
$
4,617

 
$
120

With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
224

 
$
229

 
$
—

 
$
172

 
$
4

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,385

 
1,557

 
—

 
1,550

 
33

Real estate – commercial mortgage
183

 
186

 
—

 
194

 
11

Installment loans to individuals
55

 
56

 
—

 
61

 
—

Total
$
1,847

 
$
2,028

 
$
—

 
$
1,977

 
$
48

Totals
$
6,385

 
$
6,674

 
$
515

 
$
6,594

 
$
168

The average recorded investment in non credit deteriorated loans that were subsequently impaired for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $2,860. Interest income recognized on non credit deteriorated loans that were subsequently impaired for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $125.

108

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


Credit deteriorated loans recognized in conformity with ASC 310-30, segregated by class, were as follows as of the dates and for the periods presented: 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With a related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
5,768

 
$
6,004

 
$
312

 
$
5,672

 
$
259

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
15,910

 
16,752

 
572

 
16,837

 
793

Real estate – commercial mortgage
65,108

 
69,029

 
892

 
68,168

 
3,333

Installment loans to individuals
698

 
698

 
1

 
710

 
25

Total
$
87,484

 
$
92,483

 
$
1,777

 
$
91,387

 
$
4,410

With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
9,547

 
$
18,175

 
$
—

 
$
9,208

 
$
989

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
38,059

 
48,297

 
—

 
46,983

 
1,993

Real estate – commercial mortgage
91,230

 
117,691

 
—

 
104,485

 
5,431

Installment loans to individuals
940

 
1,063

 
—

 
1,109

 
46

Total
$
139,776

 
$
185,226

 
$
—

 
$
161,785

 
$
8,459

Totals
$
227,260

 
$
277,709

 
$
1,777

 
$
253,172

 
$
12,869

 
As of December 31, 2016
 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With a related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
4,555

 
$
5,038

 
$
372

 
$
4,728

 
$
207

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
21,887

 
23,128

 
841

 
23,021

 
1,015

Real estate – commercial mortgage
62,449

 
70,970

 
1,606

 
62,759

 
2,674

Installment loans to individuals
366

 
368

 
1

 
382

 
13

Total
$
89,257

 
$
99,504

 
$
2,820

 
$
90,890

 
$
3,909

With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
7,439

 
$
15,659

 
$
—

 
$
10,304

 
$
819

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
840

 
1,141

 
—

 
648

 
38

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
50,065

 
63,597

 
—

 
64,306

 
2,636

Real estate – commercial mortgage
122,538

 
158,105

 
—

 
149,917

 
7,053

Installment loans to individuals
1,619

 
2,098

 
—

 
1,967

 
77

Total
$
182,501

 
$
240,600

 
$
—

 
$
227,142

 
$
10,623

Totals
$
271,758

 
$
340,104

 
$
2,820

 
$
318,032

 
$
14,532


109

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


The average recorded investment in credit-deteriorated loans for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $355,010. Interest income recognized on credit-deteriorated loans for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $17,828.
Restructured Loans
At December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, there were $8,965, $4,028 and $3,201, respectively, of restructured loans. The following table illustrates the impact of modifications classified as restructured loans held on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and still performing in accordance with their restructured terms at period end, segregated by class, as of the periods presented.
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
23

 
3,744

 
3,127

Real estate – commercial mortgage
5

 
3,115

 
2,231

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

Total
28

 
$
6,859

 
$
5,358

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
1

 
$
41

 
$
17

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
17

 
1,608

 
1,269

Real estate – commercial mortgage
5

 
1,623

 
1,079

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

Total
23

 
$
3,272

 
$
2,365

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
15

 
1,268

 
956

Real estate – commercial mortgage
8

 
2,547

 
2,070

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
—

Total
23

 
$
3,815

 
$
3,026

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $212 and $54, respectively, in troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the restructuring. There was no such occurrence for the year ended December 31, 2015.


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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


Changes in the Company’s restructured loans are set forth in the table below.
 
Number of
Loans
 
Recorded
Investment
Totals at January 1, 2016
26

 
$
3,201

Additional loans with concessions
25

 
2,472

Reductions due to:

 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(4
)
 
(216
)
Paid in full
(5
)
 
(1,297
)
Principal paydowns
—

 
(132
)
Totals at December 31, 2016
42

 
$
4,028

Additional loans with concessions
36

 
5,703

Reclassified from nonperforming
9

 
838

Reductions due to:
 
 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(10
)
 
(786
)
Paid in full
(3
)
 
(323
)
Charge-offs
(1
)
 
(17
)
Principal paydowns
—

 
(377
)
Lapse of concession period
(1
)
 
(101
)
Totals at December 31, 2017
72

 
$
8,965

The allocated allowance for loan losses attributable to restructured loans was $103 and $35 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company had $9 remaining availability under commitments to lend additional funds on these restructured loans at December 31, 2017 and $3 in remaining availability under commitments to lend additional funds on these restructured loans at December 31, 2016.
Credit Quality
The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by risk-rating grades as of the dates presented:
 
Pass
 
Watch
 
Substandard
 
Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
246,169

 
$
2,226

 
$
598

 
$
248,993

Real estate – construction
81,220

 
—

 
—

 
81,220

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
93,867

 
5,924

 
248

 
100,039

Real estate – commercial mortgage
844,495

 
7,176

 
1,827

 
853,498

Installment loans to individuals
678

 
—

 
3

 
681

Total
$
1,266,429

 
$
15,326

 
$
2,676

 
$
1,284,431

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
102,777

 
$
2,370

 
$
1,491

 
$
106,638

Real estate – construction
61,206

 
2,640

 
—

 
63,846

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
105,265

 
7,665

 
364

 
113,294

Real estate – commercial mortgage
608,192

 
8,445

 
723

 
617,360

Installment loans to individuals
—

 
—

 
114

 
114

Total
$
877,440

 
$
21,120

 
$
2,692

 
$
901,252


111

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


The following table presents the performing status of the Company’s loan portfolio not subject to risk rating as of the dates presented:
 
Performing
 
Non-Performing
 
Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
11,216

 
$
46

 
$
11,262

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
4,511

5

—

 
4,511

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
459,038

 
1,141

 
460,179

Real estate – commercial mortgage
27,495

 
123

 
27,618

Installment loans to individuals
16,344

 
161

 
16,505

Total
$
518,604

 
$
1,471

 
$
520,075

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
9,489

 
$
79

 
$
9,568

Lease financing
—

 
—

 
—

Real estate – construction
3,601

 
466

 
4,067

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
265,697

 
1,504

 
267,201

Real estate – commercial mortgage
21,353

 
58

 
21,411

Installment loans to individuals
13,712

 
168

 
13,880

Total
$
313,852

 
$
2,275

 
$
316,127



112

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


Loans Purchased with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Loans purchased in business combinations that exhibited, at the date of acquisition, evidence of deterioration of the credit quality since origination, such that it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected, were as follows as of the dates presented: 
 
 
Total Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans
December 31, 2017
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
 
$
15,315

Lease financing
 
—

Real estate – construction
 
—

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
 
53,969

Real estate – commercial mortgage
 
156,338

Installment loans to individuals
 
1,638

Total
 
$
227,260

December 31, 2016
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
 
$
11,994

Lease financing
 
—

Real estate – construction
 
840

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
 
71,952

Real estate – commercial mortgage
 
184,987

Installment loans to individuals
 
1,985

Total
 
$
271,758

The following table presents the fair value of loans determined to be impaired at the time of acquisition: 
 
Total Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans
December 31, 2017
 
Contractually-required principal and interest
$
316,854

Nonaccretable difference(1)
(57,387
)
Cash flows expected to be collected
259,467

Accretable yield(2)
(32,207
)
Fair value
$
227,260

December 31, 2016
 
Contractually-required principal and interest
$
384,096

Nonaccretable difference(1)
(74,865
)
Cash flows expected to be collected
309,231

Accretable yield(2)
(37,473
)
Fair value
$
271,758

(1)
Represents contractual principal cash flows of $48,345 and $63,794, respectively, and interest cash flows of $9,042 and $11,071, respectively, not expected to be collected.
(2)
Represents contractual principal cash flows of $1,640 and $1,858, respectively, and interest cash flows of $30,567 and $35,615, respectively, expected to be collected.

113

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 – Purchased Loans (continued)


Changes in the accretable yield of loans purchased with deteriorated credit quality were as follows:
 
Total Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
(49,439
)
Additions through acquisition
(4,037
)
Reclasses from nonaccretable difference
(950
)
Accretion
14,711

Charge-off
2,242

Balance at December 31, 2016
$
(37,473
)
Additions through acquisition
(1,777
)
Reclasses from nonaccretable difference
(9,750
)
Accretion
15,560

Charge-off
1,233

Balance at December 31, 2017
$
(32,207
)
The following table presents the fair value of loans purchased from Metropolitan as of the July 1, 2017 acquisition date.
At acquisition date:
 
July 1, 2017
  Contractually-required principal and interest
 
$
1,198,741

  Nonaccretable difference
 
(79,165
)
  Cash flows expected to be collected
 
1,119,576

  Accretable yield
 
(154,543
)
      Fair value
 
$
965,033


 The following table presents the fair value of loans purchased from KeyWorth as of the April 1, 2016 acquisition date.
At acquisition date:
 
April 1, 2016
  Contractually-required principal and interest
 
$
289,495

  Nonaccretable difference
 
(3,848
)
  Cash flows expected to be collected
 
285,647

  Accretable yield
 
(13,317
)
      Fair value
 
$
272,330

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 6 – Allowance for Loan Losses
(In Thousands, Except Number of Loans)
The following is a summary of non purchased and purchased loans and leases at December 31: 
 
2017
 
2016
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
1,039,393

 
$
717,490

Lease financing
57,354

 
49,250

Real estate – construction
633,389

 
552,679

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
2,343,721

 
1,878,177

Real estate – commercial mortgage
3,427,530

 
2,898,895

Installment loans to individuals
122,276

 
108,627

Gross loans
7,623,663

 
6,205,118

Unearned income
(3,341
)
 
(2,409
)
Loans, net of unearned income
7,620,322

 
6,202,709

Allowance for loan losses
(46,211
)
 
(42,737
)
Net loans
$
7,574,111

 
$
6,159,972

Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table provides a roll-forward of the allowance for loan losses and a breakdown of the ending balance of the allowance based on the Company’s impairment methodology for the periods presented:
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate  -
Construction
 
Real Estate -
1-4 Family
Mortgage
 
Real Estate  -
Commercial
Mortgage
 
Installment
and Other(1)
 
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
5,486

 
$
2,380

 
$
14,294

 
$
19,059

 
$
1,518

 
$
42,737

Charge-offs
(2,874
)
 
—

 
(1,713
)
 
(1,791
)
 
(630
)
 
(7,008
)
Recoveries
422

 
105

 
733

 
1,565

 
107

 
2,932

Net charge-offs
(2,452
)
 
105

 
(980
)
 
(226
)
 
(523
)
 
(4,076
)
Provision for loan losses charged to operations
2,508

 
943

 
(1,305
)
 
4,551

 
853

 
7,550

Ending balance
$
5,542

 
$
3,428

 
$
12,009

 
$
23,384

 
$
1,848

 
$
46,211

Period-End Amount Allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
190

 
$
4

 
$
606

 
$
1,867

 
$
7

 
$
2,674

Collectively evaluated for impairment
5,040

 
3,424

 
10,831

 
20,625

 
1,840

 
41,760

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
312

 
—

 
572

 
892

 
1

 
1,777

Ending balance
$
5,542

 
$
3,428

 
$
12,009

 
$
23,384

 
$
1,848

 
$
46,211


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 6 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)


 
Commercial
 
Real Estate  -
Construction
 
Real Estate -
1-4 Family
Mortgage
 
Real Estate  -
Commercial
Mortgage
 
Installment
and Other(1)
 
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
4,186

 
$
1,852

 
$
13,908

 
$
21,111

 
$
1,380

 
$
42,437

Charge-offs
(2,725
)
 
—

 
(3,906
)
 
(2,123
)
 
(717
)
 
(9,471
)
Recoveries
331

 
47

 
997

 
757

 
109

 
2,241

Net charge-offs
(2,394
)
 
47

 
(2,909
)
 
(1,366
)
 
(608
)
 
(7,230
)
Provision for loan losses
3,716

 
364

 
2,616

 
(879
)
 
787

 
6,604

Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements
(61
)
 
—

 
(115
)
 
(48
)
 
(41
)
 
(265
)
Recoveries payable to FDIC
39

 
117

 
794

 
241

 
—

 
1,191

Provision for loan losses charged to operations
3,694

 
481

 
3,295

 
(686
)
 
746

 
7,530

Ending balance
$
5,486

 
$
2,380

 
$
14,294

 
$
19,059

 
$
1,518

 
$
42,737

Period-End Amount Allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
446

 
$
1

 
$
1,134

 
$
2,445

 
$
115

 
$
4,141

Collectively evaluated for impairment
4,668

 
2,379

 
12,319

 
15,008

 
1,402

 
35,776

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
372

 
—

 
841

 
1,606

 
1

 
2,820

Ending balance
$
5,486

 
$
2,380

 
$
14,294

 
$
19,059

 
$
1,518

 
$
42,737

Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
3,305

 
$
1,415

 
$
13,549

 
$
22,759

 
$
1,261

 
$
42,289

Charge-offs
(943
)
 
(26
)
 
(2,173
)
 
(2,613
)
 
(1,021
)
 
(6,776
)
Recoveries
361

 
26

 
1,064

 
614

 
109

 
2,174

Net charge-offs
(582
)
 
—

 
(1,109
)
 
(1,999
)
 
(912
)
 
(4,602
)
Provision for loan losses
1,489

 
435

 
650

 
312

 
1,027

 
3,913

Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements
(64
)
 
—

 
(91
)
 
(717
)
 
—

 
(872
)
Recoveries payable to FDIC
38

 
2

 
909

 
756

 
4

 
1,709

Provision for loan losses charged to operations
$
1,463

 
$
437

 
$
1,468

 
$
351

 
$
1,031

 
$
4,750

Ending balance
$
4,186

 
$
1,852

 
$
13,908

 
$
21,111

 
$
1,380

 
$
42,437

Period-End Amount Allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
6

 
$
20

 
$
4,475

 
$
3,099

 
$
—

 
$
7,600

Collectively evaluated for impairment
3,827

 
1,832

 
9,177

 
16,916

 
1,379

 
33,131

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
353

 
—

 
256

 
1,096

 
1

 
1,706

Ending balance
$
4,186

 
$
1,852

 
$
13,908

 
$
21,111

 
$
1,380

 
$
42,437

(1)
 Includes lease financing receivables.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 6 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)


The following table provides the recorded investment in loans, net of unearned income, based on the Company’s impairment methodology as of the dates presented:
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate  -
Construction
 
Real Estate -
1-4 Family
Mortgage
 
Real Estate  -
Commercial
Mortgage
 
Installment
and Other(1)
 
Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
3,064

 
$
1,777

 
$
14,482

 
$
10,545

 
$
439

 
$
30,307

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,021,014

 
631,612

 
2,275,270

 
3,260,648

 
174,211

 
7,362,755

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
15,315

 
—

 
53,969

 
156,337

 
1,639

 
227,260

Ending balance
$
1,039,393

 
$
633,389

 
$
2,343,721

 
$
3,427,530

 
$
176,289

 
$
7,620,322

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,886

 
$
662

 
$
12,088

 
$
13,079

 
$
277

 
$
27,992

Collectively evaluated for impairment
703,610

 
551,177

 
1,794,137

 
2,700,829

 
153,206

 
5,902,959

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
11,994

 
840

 
71,952

 
184,987

 
1,985

 
271,758

Ending balance
$
717,490

 
$
552,679

 
$
1,878,177

 
$
2,898,895

 
$
155,468

 
$
6,202,709

(1)
Includes lease financing receivables.
Note 7 – Premises and Equipment
(In Thousands)
Bank premises and equipment at December 31 are summarized as follows:
 
2017
 
2016
Premises
$
193,173

 
$
183,957

Leasehold improvements
7,736

 
7,862

Furniture and equipment
45,625

 
42,166

Computer equipment
15,686

 
13,548

Autos
182

 
252

Total
262,402

 
247,785

Accumulated depreciation
(79,148
)
 
(68,562
)
Net
$
183,254

 
$
179,223

Depreciation expense was $13,136, $12,066 and $8,689 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Company has operating leases which extend to 2028 for certain land and office locations. Leases that expire are generally expected to be renewed or replaced by other leases. Rental expense was $4,827, $4,460 and $3,688 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for years following December 31, 2017:
2018
$
5,734

2019
5,138

2020
4,344

2021
3,214

2022
2,120

Thereafter
6,672

Total
$
27,222


117

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 8 – Other Real Estate Owned
(In Thousands)
The following table provides details of the Company’s other real estate owned (“OREO”) purchased and non purchased, net of valuation allowances and direct write-downs, as of the dates presented:
 
Purchased OREO
 
Non Purchased OREO
 
Total
OREO
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
$
1,683

 
$
758

 
$
2,441

Commercial real estate
4,314

 
1,624

 
5,938

Residential land development
1,100

 
781

 
1,881

Commercial land development
4,427

 
1,247

 
5,674

Total
$
11,524

 
$
4,410

 
$
15,934

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
$
2,230

 
$
699

 
$
2,929

Commercial real estate
6,401

 
1,680

 
8,081

Residential land development
2,344

 
1,688

 
4,032

Commercial land development
6,395

 
1,862

 
8,257

Total
$
17,370

 
$
5,929

 
$
23,299

Changes in the Company’s purchased and non purchased OREO were as follows for the periods presented:
 
Purchased OREO
 
Non Purchased OREO
 
Total
OREO
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
22,416

 
$
12,986

 
$
35,402

Purchased OREO
—

 
—

 
—

Transfers of loans
7,935

 
935

 
8,870

Impairments(1)
(1,631
)
 
(1,484
)
 
(3,115
)
Dispositions
(11,071
)
 
(6,458
)
 
(17,529
)
Other
(279
)
 
(50
)
 
(329
)
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
17,370

 
$
5,929

 
$
23,299

Purchased OREO
1,203

 
—

 
1,203

Transfers of loans
4,970

 
1,729

 
6,699

Impairments
(1,199
)
 
(694
)
 
(1,893
)
Dispositions
(10,438
)
 
(3,027
)
 
(13,465
)
Other
(382
)
 
473

 
91

Balance at December 31, 2017
$
11,524

 
$
4,410

 
$
15,934

(1)
Of the total impairment charges of $3,115 recorded for OREO in 2016, $3,018 was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2016, while the remaining $97 increased the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset prior to the termination of the Company’s loss share agreements effective December 8, 2016.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 8 – Other Real Estate Owned (continued)


Components of the line item “Other real estate owned” in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows, as of the dates presented:
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Repairs and maintenance
$
728

 
$
962

 
$
840

Property taxes and insurance
423

 
1,374

 
809

Impairments
1,893

 
3,018

 
2,157

Net (gains) losses on OREO sales
(405
)
 
590

 
(582
)
Rental income
(169
)
 
(248
)
 
(179
)
Total
$
2,470

 
$
5,696

 
$
3,045

Note 9 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
(In Thousands)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
 
Community Banks
 
Insurance
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
443,104

 
$
2,767

 
$
445,871

Addition to goodwill from KeyWorth acquisition
20,633

 
—

 
20,633

Adjustment to previously recorded goodwill
4,030

 
—

 
4,030

Balance at December 31, 2016
$
467,767

 
$
2,767

 
$
470,534

Addition to goodwill from Metropolitan acquisition
140,512

 
—

 
140,512

Balance at December 31, 2017
$
608,279

 
$
2,767

 
$
611,046

The additions to goodwill in 2017 from the Metropolitan acquisition and in 2016 from the KeyWorth acquisition represent the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the relevant transaction. The Company is in the process of completing Metropolitan’s final tax return and finalizing the fair values of property and equipment related to the Metropolitan acquisition; as such, the recorded balance of goodwill attributable to the Metropolitan acquisition is subject to change in future periods. The adjustment to previously recorded goodwill in 2016 is due to valuation adjustments on property and equipment as well as certain loans acquired from KeyWorth.
The following table provides a summary of finite-lived intangible assets as of the dates presented:
 
Gross  Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Carrying
Amount
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Core deposit intangible
$
54,958

 
$
(31,586
)
 
$
23,372

Customer relationship intangible
1,970

 
(832
)
 
1,138

Total finite-lived intangible assets
$
56,928

 
$
(32,418
)
 
$
24,510

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Core deposit intangible
$
47,992

 
$
(25,188
)
 
$
22,804

Customer relationship intangible
1,970

 
(700
)
 
1,270

Total finite-lived intangible assets
$
49,962

 
$
(25,888
)
 
$
24,074


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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)


Core deposit intangible amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $6,399, $6,616 and $5,938, respectively. Customer relationship intangible amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $131 each year. The estimated amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets for the five succeeding fiscal years is summarized as follows:
 
Core Deposit Intangibles
 
Customer Relationship Intangible
 
Total
2018
$
6,130

 
$
131

 
$
6,261

2019
5,212

 
131

 
5,343

2020
4,186

 
131

 
4,317

2021
3,107

 
131

 
3,238

2022
2,187

 
131

 
2,318

Note 10 – Mortgage Servicing Rights
(In Thousands)
Changes in the Company’s mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) were as follows, for the periods presented:
Carrying Value at January 1, 2016
$
29,642

Sale of MSRs
(18,477
)
Capitalization
18,061

Amortization
(2,884
)
Impairment
(40
)
Carrying Value at December 31, 2016
$
26,302

Capitalization
16,973

Amortization
(3,936
)
Carrying Value at December 31, 2017
$
39,339

In 2016, the Company sold MSRs relating to mortgage loans having an aggregate unpaid principal balance totaling $1,830,444 to a third party for net proceeds of $18,508. There were no sales of MSRs in 2017 or 2015. During 2016, the Company recognized an impairment loss on MSRs in earnings in the amount of $40, which was included in “Mortgage banking income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There were no impairment losses recognized during 2017 or 2015.
Data and key economic assumptions related to the Company’s mortgage servicing rights as of December 31 are as follows: 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Unpaid principal balance
$
4,012,519

 
$
2,763,344

 
$
3,090,839

Weighted-average prepayment speed (CPR)
8.04
%
 
7.34
%
 
8.89
%
Estimated impact of a 10% increase
$
(1,592
)
 
$
(1,034
)
 
$
(1,203
)
Estimated impact of a 20% increase
(3,095
)
 
(2,010
)
 
(2,330
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
9.69
%
 
9.64
%
 
9.51
%
Estimated impact of a 100bp increase
$
(2,027
)
 
$
(1,368
)
 
$
(1,357
)
Estimated impact of a 200bp increase
(3,896
)
 
(2,629
)
 
(2,612
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average coupon interest rate
3.89
%
 
3.83
%
 
3.97
%
Weighted-average servicing fee (basis points)
26.36

 
25.87

 
25.04

Weighted-average remaining maturity (in years)
7.98

 
11.11

 
15.23


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 10 – Mortgage Servicing Rights (continued)


The Company recorded servicing fees of $5,735, $3,212 and $3,369, respectively, for each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. These fees are included under the line item “Mortgage banking income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 11 – Deposits
(In Thousands)
The following is a summary of deposits as of December 31:
 
2017
 
2016
Noninterest-bearing deposits
$
1,840,424

 
$
1,561,357

Interest-bearing demand deposits
3,702,019

 
3,333,896

Savings deposits
571,948

 
543,131

Time deposits
1,806,684

 
1,620,753

Total deposits
$
7,921,075

 
$
7,059,137

The approximate scheduled maturities of time deposits at December 31, 2017 are as follows:
2018
$
914,502

2019
513,379

2020
294,312

2021
47,211

2022
34,578

Thereafter
2,702

Total
$
1,806,684

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250 or more at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $382,630 and $313,409, respectively. Certain executive officers and directors had amounts on deposit with Renasant Bank of approximately $43,777 and $28,107 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Note 12 – Short-Term Borrowings
(In Thousands)
Short-term borrowings as of December 31 are summarized as follows: 
 
2017
 
2016
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
$
6,814

 
$
9,676

Federal Home Loan Bank short-term advances
83,000

 
100,000

Total short-term borrowings
$
89,814

 
$
109,676

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”) represent funds received from customers, generally on an overnight or continuous basis, which are collateralized by investment securities owned or, at times, borrowed and re-hypothecated by the Company. The securities used as collateral consist primarily of U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations, obligations of U.S. Government agencies, and obligations of states and political subdivisions. All securities are maintained by the Company’s safekeeping agents. These securities are reviewed by the Company on a daily basis, and the Company may be required to provide additional collateral due to changes in the fair market value of these securities. The terms of the Company’s repurchase agreements are continuous but may be cancelled at any time by the Company or the customer.
The Federal Home Loan Bank short-term advances are comprised of borrowings with original maturities of less than one year.

121

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 12 – Short-Term Borrowings (continued)


The average balances and cost of funds of short-term borrowings for the years ending December 31 are summarized as follows:
 
Average Balances
 
Cost of Funds
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Federal Home Loan Bank short-term advances
$
208,332

 
$
344,724

 
$
207,575

 
1.27
%
 
0.46
%
 
0.18
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
9,215

 
12,205

 
15,515

 
0.17

 
0.20

 
0.21

Total short-term borrowings
$
217,547

 
$
356,929

 
$
223,090

 
1.22
%
 
0.45
%
 
0.18
%
The Company maintains lines of credit with correspondent banks totaling $80,000 at December 31, 2017. Interest is charged at the market federal funds rate on all advances. There were no amounts outstanding under these lines of credit at December 31, 2017 or 2016.
Note 13 – Long-Term Debt
(In Thousands)
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is summarized as follows:
 
2017
 
2016
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
$
7,493

 
$
8,542

Other long-term debt
98

 
147

Junior subordinated debentures
85,881

 
95,643

Subordinated notes
114,074

 
98,127

Total long-term debt
$
207,546

 
$
202,459

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Long-term advances from the FHLB outstanding at December 31, 2017 had maturities ranging from 2018 to 2030 with a combination of fixed and floating rates ranging from 1.09% to 6.46%. Weighted-average interest rates on outstanding advances at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were 3.33% and 3.47%, respectively. These advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on the Company’s loans. The Company had availability on unused lines of credit with the FHLB of $2,670,141 at December 31, 2017.
In connection with the prepayment of $42,369 in long-term advances from the FHLB during 2016, the Company incurred penalty charges of $2,539, which is included under the line item “Extinguishment of debt” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company did not prepay any outstanding long-term advances from the FHLB during 2017 or 2015.
Junior subordinated debentures
The Company owns the outstanding common securities of business trusts that issued corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities to third-party investors. The trusts used the proceeds from the issuance of their preferred capital securities and common securities (collectively referred to as “capital securities”) to buy floating rate junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company (or by companies that the Company subsequently acquired). The debentures are the trusts’ only assets and interest payments from the debentures finance the distributions paid on the capital securities. Distributions on the capital securities are payable quarterly at a rate per annum equal to the interest rate being earned by the trusts on the debentures held by the trusts. The capital securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures. The Company has entered into an agreement which fully and unconditionally guarantees the capital securities subject to the terms of the guarantee.

122

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 13 – Long-Term Debt (continued)


The following table provides details on the debentures as of December 31, 2017:
 
Principal
Amount
 
Interest Rate
 
Year of
Maturity
 
Amount
Included in
Tier 1 Capital
PHC Statutory Trust I
$
20,619

 
4.45
%
 
2033
 
$
20,000

PHC Statutory Trust II
31,959

 
3.46

 
2035
 
31,000

Capital Bancorp Capital Trust I
12,372

 
3.19

 
2035
 
12,000

First M&F Statutory Trust I
30,928

 
2.92

 
2036
 
20,003

During 2003, the Company formed PHC Statutory Trust I to provide funds for the cash portion of the Renasant Bancshares, Inc. acquisition. The interest rate for PHC Statutory Trust I reprices quarterly equal to the three-month LIBOR at the determination date plus 285 basis points. In April 2012, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement effective March 17, 2014, pursuant to which the Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.85% and pays a fixed rate of interest of 5.49%. The debentures owned by PHC Statutory Trust I are currently redeemable at par.
During 2005, the Company formed PHC Statutory Trust II to provide funds for the cash portion of the Heritage Financial Holding Corporation (“HFHC”) acquisition. The interest rate for PHC Statutory Trust II reprices quarterly equal to the three-month LIBOR at the determination date plus 187 basis points. The debentures owned by PHC Statutory Trust II are currently redeemable at par.
In connection with the acquisition of HFHC, the Company assumed the debentures issued by Heritage Financial Statutory Trust I. On February 22, 2017, the Company redeemed these debentures. The debentures were redeemed for an aggregate amount of $10,515, which included the principal amount of $10,310 and a prepayment penalty of $205.
In connection with the acquisition of Capital Bancorp, Inc. (“Capital”) in 2007, the Company assumed the debentures issued to Capital Bancorp Capital Trust I. The discount associated with the Company’s assumption of the debentures issued to Capital Bancorp Capital Trust I was fully amortized during 2010. The interest rate for Capital Bancorp Capital Trust I reprices quarterly equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 150 basis points. In March 2012, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement effective March 31, 2014, whereby the Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 1.50% and pays a fixed rate of interest of 4.42%. The debentures owned by Capital Bancorp Capital Trust I are currently redeemable at par.
In connection with the acquisition of First M&F Corporation (“First M&F”) in 2013, the Company assumed the debentures issued to First M&F Statutory Trust I. The discount associated with the Company’s assumption of the debentures issued to First M&F Statutory Trust I had a carrying value of $9,997 at December 31, 2017 and $10,545 at December 31, 2016. The discount is being amortized through March 2036. The interest rate for First M&F Statutory Trust I reprices quarterly equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 133 basis points. The Company also assumed from First M&F a pay-fixed, receive-floating interest rate swap, maturing on March 15, 2018, which calls for the Company to pay a fixed rate of 3.795% and receive a variable rate of three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 133 basis points on a quarterly basis. The debentures owned by First M&F Statutory Trust I are currently redeemable at par.
The Company has classified $83,003 of the debentures described in the above paragraphs as Tier 1 capital. The Federal Reserve Board issued guidance in March 2005 providing more strict quantitative limits on the amount of securities, similar to the junior subordinated debentures issued or assumed by the Company, that are includable in Tier 1 capital. The new guidance, which became effective in March 2009, did not impact the amount of debentures the Company includes in Tier 1 capital. Furthermore, the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act have no effect on the treatment of these debentures as Tier 1 capital while we remain below $15,000,000 in assets.
For more information about the Company’s derivative financial instruments, see Note 15, “Derivative Instruments.”
Subordinated notes
On August 22, 2016, the Company issued and sold in an underwritten public offering $60,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and $40,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”), at a public offering price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amounts of the Notes. As part of the Metropolitan acquisition in 2017, the Company assumed $15,000 of

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Note 13 – Long-Term Debt (continued)


6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2026 (the “Metropolitan Notes”; the 2026 Notes, the 2031 Notes and the Metropolitan Notes are referred to collectively as the “Notes”).
The Metropolitan Notes, 2026 Notes and 2031 Notes mature on July 1, 2026, September 1, 2026 and on September 1, 2031, respectively. Until but excluding July 1, 2021, the Company will pay interest on the Metropolitan Notes semi-annually in arrears on each January 1 and July 1 at a fixed annual interest rate equal to 6.50%. From and including July 1, 2021 to but excluding the maturity date or the date of earlier redemption, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an annual interest rate equal to the then-current three-month LIBOR rate plus a spread of 554.5 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. Until but excluding September 1, 2021 and 2026, respectively, the Company will pay interest on the 2026 Notes and 2031 Notes semi-annually in arrears on each March 1 and September 1 at a fixed annual interest rate equal to 5.00% and 5.50%, respectively. From and including September 1, 2021 and 2026, respectively, to but excluding the maturity date or the date of earlier redemption, the interest rate on the 2026 Notes and 2031 Notes will reset quarterly to an annual interest rate equal to the then-current three-month LIBOR rate plus a spread of 384 basis points and 407.1 basis points, respectively, payable quarterly in arrears on each March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for all of the Notes, in the event that three-month LIBOR is less than zero, three-month LIBOR shall be deemed to be zero. Beginning with the interest payment date of July 1, 2021, as to the Metropolitan Notes, the interest payment date of September 1, 2021 as to the 2026 Notes, and the interest payment date of September 1, 2026, as to the 2031 Notes, and on any interest payment date thereafter, the Company may redeem the applicable Notes in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the respective Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to but excluding the date of redemption.
The Company may also redeem any series of the Notes at any time, at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, if: (i) a change or prospective change in law occurs that could prevent the Company from deducting interest payable on the Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes; (ii) a subsequent event occurs that could preclude the Notes from being recognized as Tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes; or (iii) the Company is required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. In each case, the redemption price is 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest to but excluding the redemption date. There is no sinking fund for the benefit of the Notes, and none of the Notes are convertible or exchangeable.
The aggregate stated maturities of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2017, are summarized as follows:
2018
$
26

2019
1,969

2020
448

2021
219

2022
549

Thereafter
204,335

Total
$
207,546

Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Pension and Post-retirement Medical Plans
The Company sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan, under which participation and future benefit accruals ceased as of December 31, 1996. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually to the plan an amount at least equal to the minimum amount determined by consulting actuaries in accordance with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No contributions were made to the pension plan in 2017 or 2016. The Company does not anticipate that a contribution will be required in 2018. The plan’s accumulated benefit obligation and respective projected benefit obligation are substantially the same since benefit accruals under the plan have ceased. The accumulated benefit obligation for the plan was $27,859 and $28,012 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. There is no additional minimum pension liability required to be recognized.
In connection with the acquisition of Heritage Financial Group, Inc. in 2015, the Company assumed the defined benefit pension plan maintained by HeritageBank, under which accruals had ceased and which had been terminated by HeritageBank immediately prior to the acquisition date. Final distribution of all benefits under the plan was completed in August 2016.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


The Company also provides retiree health care benefits for certain employees who were employed by the Company and enrolled in the Company’s health plan as of December 31, 2004. To receive benefits, an eligible employee must retire from service with the Company and its affiliates between age 55 and 65 and be credited with at least 15 years of service or with 70 points, determined as the sum of age and service at retirement. The Company periodically determines the portion of the premium to be paid by each eligible retiree and the portion to be paid by the Company. Coverage ceases when an employee attains age 65 and is eligible for Medicare. The Company also provides life insurance coverage for each retiree in the face amount of $5 until age 70. Retirees can purchase additional insurance or continue coverage beyond age 70 at their sole expense. The Company contributed $119 and $152 to the plan in 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company expects to contribute approximately $214 in 2018.
The Company has accounted for its obligation related to these retiree benefits in accordance with ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits.” The assumed rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rate) for the next year is 5.5%. Increasing or decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would not materially increase or decrease the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation or the service and interest cost components of net periodic post-retirement benefit costs as of December 31, 2017, and for the year then ended.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


Information relating to the legacy Renasant defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Benefits - Renasant”), the assumed HeritageBank defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Benefits - HeritageBank”) and post-retirement health and life plan (“Other Benefits”) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
 
Pension Benefits Renasant
 
Pension Benefits HeritageBank(2)
 
Other Benefits
 
2017
 
2016
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Change in benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
28,012

 
$
27,856

 
$
12,913

 
$
1,566

 
$
1,704

Service cost
—

 
—

 
—

 
9

 
12

Interest cost
1,168

 
1,216

 
172

 
42

 
58

Plan participants’ contributions
—

 
—

 
—

 
77

 
76

Actuarial loss (gain)
582

 
(115
)
 
(481
)
 
(328
)
 
(56
)
Benefits paid
(1,903
)
 
(2,018
)
 
(22
)
 
(196
)
 
(228
)
Settlements(1)
—

 
—

 
(11,509
)
 
—

 
—

Transfer from HeritageBank Pension Plan
—

 
1,073

 
(1,073
)
 
—

 
—

Benefit obligation at end of year
$
27,859

 
$
28,012

 
$
—

 
$
1,170

 
$
1,566

Change in fair value of plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
$
25,241

 
$
24,434

 
$
12,458

 
 
 
 
Actual return on plan assets
3,575

 
1,752

 
29

 
 
 
 
Contribution by employer
—

 
—

 
142

 
 
 
 
Benefits paid
(1,903
)
 
(2,018
)
 
(22
)
 
 
 
 
Settlements(1)
—

 
—

 
(11,509
)
 
 
 
 
Expenses paid from plan trust
—

 
—

 
(25
)
 
 
 
 
Transfer from HeritageBank Pension Plan
—

 
1,073

 
(1,073
)
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
$
26,913

 
$
25,241

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
Funded status at end of year
$
(946
)
 
$
(2,771
)
 
$
—

 
$
(1,170
)
 
$
(1,566
)
Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation
3.96
%
 
4.35
%
 
—
%
 
3.37
%
 
3.57
%
(1)
Settlements from the HeritageBank defined benefit pension plan represent the lump sum payments made to participants upon final distribution of benefits as a result of the plan’s termination.
(2)
Because final distribution of all benefits under the HeritageBank defined benefit pension plan was completed in August 2016, there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017.
The discount rate assumptions at December 31, 2017 were determined using a yield curve approach. A yield curve was developed for a selection of high quality fixed-income investments whose cash flows approximate the timing and amount of expected cash flows from the benefit plans. The selected discount rate is the rate that produces the same present value of the benefit plan’s projected benefit payments.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income for the defined benefit pension and post-retirement health and life plans for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: 
 
Pension Benefits Renasant
 
Pension Benefits HeritageBank(1)
 
Other Benefits
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Service cost
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
9

 
$
12

 
$
17

Interest cost
1,168

 
1,216

 
1,095

 
172

 
305

 
42

 
58

 
60

Expected return on plan assets
(1,941
)
 
(1,872
)
 
(2,040
)
 
(113
)
 
(216
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Prior service cost recognized
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Recognized actuarial loss
401

 
404

 
331

 
—

 
—

 
6

 
76

 
101

Settlement/curtailment/termination losses
—

 
—

 
—

 
(780
)
 
(65
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Net periodic benefit cost
(372
)
 
(252
)
 
(614
)
 
(721
)
 
24

 
57

 
146

 
178

Net actuarial loss/(gain) arising during the period
(1,051
)
 
5

 
2,812

 
(397
)
 
(448
)
 
(328
)
 
(56
)
 
(37
)
Net Settlement/curtailment/termination losses
—

 
—

 
—

 
780

 
65

 
—

 
—

 
—

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
(401
)
 
(404
)
 
(331
)
 
—

 
—

 
(6
)
 
(76
)
 
(101
)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income
(1,452
)
 
(399
)
 
2,481

 
383

 
(383
)
 
(334
)
 
(132
)
 
(138
)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income
$
(1,824
)
 
$
(651
)
 
$
1,867

 
$
(338
)
 
$
(359
)
 
$
(277
)
 
$
14

 
$
40

Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate used to determine net periodic pension cost
4.35
%
 
4.56
%
 
4.00
%
 
4.27
%
 
4.00
%
 
3.57
%
 
3.63
%
 
3.22
%
Expected return on plan assets
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

(1)
Because final distribution of all benefits under the HeritageBank defined benefit pension plan was completed in August 2016, there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Future estimated benefit payments under the Renasant defined benefit pension plan and post-retirement health and life plan are as follows:
 
Pension Benefits Renasant
 
Other
Benefits
2018
$
2,019

 
$
214

2019
2,036

 
182

2020
2,043

 
151

2021
2,048

 
148

2022
2,033

 
120

2023 - 2027
9,659

 
386


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax, for the year ended December 31, 2017 are as follows:
 
Pension Benefits Renasant
 
Other
Benefits
Prior service cost
$
—

 
$
—

Actuarial loss
10,063

 
85

Total
$
10,063

 
$
85

The estimated costs that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are as follows:
 
Pension Benefits Renasant
 
Other
Benefits
Prior service cost
$
—

 
$
—

Actuarial loss
349

 
—

Total
$
349

 
$
—

The investment objective for the Renasant defined benefit pension plan is to achieve above average income and moderate long term growth. An investment committee appointed by management seeks to accomplish this objective by combining an equity income strategy (approximately 65% to 75%), which generally invests in larger capitalization common stocks, and an intermediate fixed income strategy (approximately 25% to 35%), which generally invests in U.S. Government securities and investment grade corporate bonds. In response to the current interest rate environment, the committee has begun allocating assets to the higher end of the target range for equity funds in order to lessen the impact of anticipated rising interest rates on the fixed income funds. It is the investment committee’s intent to give the investment managers flexibility within the overall guidelines with respect to investment decisions and their timing. However, significant modifications of any previously approved investments or anticipated use of derivatives to execute investment strategies must be approved by the committee.
The plan’s expected long-term rate of return was estimated using market benchmarks for investment classes applied to the plan’s target asset allocation. The expected return on investment classes was computed using a valuation methodology which projected future returns based on current equity valuations rather than historical returns.
The fair values of the Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets by category at December 31, 2017 and 2016 follow below. Corporate stocks consist primarily of common stocks of both U.S. companies and international companies that are traded in active markets and are valued based on quoted market prices of identical assets (Level 1). The Company’s investments in registered investment companies consist primarily of investments in funds that invest in investment grade fixed income securities. These investments are traded in active markets and are valued based on quoted market prices of identical assets (Level 1). Fixed income securities consist of U.S. Government securities, investment grade corporate debt, and foreign and municipal obligations. The fair values of these instruments are based on quoted market prices of similar instruments or a discounted cash flow model (Level 2).
 
Quoted Prices In
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Totals
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
387

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
387

U.S. government securities
—

 
2,496

 
—

 
2,496

Corporate debt
—

 
1,908

 
—

 
1,908

Corporate stocks
20,557

 
—

 
—

 
20,557

Investments in registered investment companies
921

 
—

 
—

 
921

Foreign obligations
—

 
644

 
—

 
644

 
$
21,865

 
$
5,048

 
$
—

 
$
26,913



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


 
Quoted Prices In
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Totals
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,639

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,639

U.S. government securities
—

 
2,270

 
—

 
2,270

Corporate debt
—

 
1,991

 
—

 
1,991

Corporate stocks
17,823

 
—

 
—

 
17,823

Investments in registered investment companies
871

 
—

 
—

 
871

Foreign obligations
—

 
647

 
—

 
647

 
$
20,333

 
$
4,908

 
$
—

 
$
25,241

Other Retirement Plans
The Company maintains a 401(k) plan, which is a contributory plan maintained in the form of a “safe harbor” arrangement. Employees may contribute pre-tax earnings, subject to a maximum established annually by the IRS. The Company matches employee deferrals, up to 4% of compensation. Such matching contributions are allocated to participants at the end of each payroll cycle. The Company also makes a nondiscretionary contribution for each eligible employee in an amount equal to 5% of plan compensation and 5% of plan compensation in excess of the Social Security wage base. This nondiscretionary contribution is allocated to participants who are employed on the last day of each plan year and credited with 1000 hours of service during the year. Employees are automatically enrolled in the plan when employment commences. The Company’s costs related to the 401(k) plan, excluding employee deferrals, in 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $11,471, $10,762 and $9,271, respectively.
In connection with the KeyWorth acquisition, the Company assumed the KeyWorth Bank 401(k) Plan maintained by KeyWorth, under which all contributions had ceased and which had been terminated by KeyWorth immediately prior to the acquisition date. Distribution of benefits under this plan made solely on account of its termination was completed in June 2016. Similarly, in connection with the Metropolitan acquisition, the Company assumed the Metropolitan Bank 401(k) Plan maintained by Metropolitan Bank, under which all contributions had ceased and which had been terminated by Metropolitan Bank immediately prior to the acquisition date. Distribution of benefits under this plan made solely on account of its termination is anticipated to occur once a determination as to its qualified status in connection with its termination has been received from the Internal Revenue Service. There was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2017 or 2016 associated with these plans.
The Company assumed supplemental executive retirement plans (SERPs) in connection with the acquisition of Capital in 2007. The SERPs were established by Capital to provide supplemental retirement benefits. The plans provide four officers of the Company specified annual benefits based upon a projected retirement date. These benefits are payable for a 15-year period after retirement. The supplemental executive retirement plan liabilities totaled $3,846 and $3,543 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The plans are not qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Deferred Compensation Plans
The Company maintains three deferred compensation plans: a Deferred Stock Unit Plan which is invested in Company stock units and two deferred compensation plans invested in publicly-traded investment alternatives. Nonemployee directors may defer all or any portion of their fees and retainer to the Deferred Stock Unit Plan or the deferred compensation plan maintained for their benefit. Officers may defer base salary and bonus to the Deferred Stock Unit Plan or salary to the deferred compensation plan maintained for their benefit, subject to limits that may be determined annually by the Company. Amounts credited to the Deferred Stock Unit Plan are invested in units representing shares of the Company’s common stock. Amounts credited to the conventional deferred compensation plans are invested at the discretion of each participant from among designated investment alternatives. Directors and officers who participated in these deferred compensation plans on or before December 31, 2006, may invest in a preferential interest rate investment that is derived from the Moody’s Average Corporate Bond Rate, adjusted monthly, and the beneficiaries of participants in the deferred compensation plans as of such date may receive a preretirement death benefit in excess of the amounts credited to plan accounts at the time of death. All of the Company’s deferred compensation plans are unfunded. It is anticipated that the two deferred compensation plans will result in no additional cost to the Company because life insurance policies on the lives of the participants have been purchased in amounts estimated to be sufficient to pay plan benefits. The Company

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Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


is both the owner and beneficiary of the life insurance policies. The expense recorded in 2017, 2016 and 2015 for the Company’s deferred compensation plans, inclusive of deferrals, was $1,935, $1,537 and $1,225, respectively. 
In connection with the Metropolitan acquisition, the Company assumed the Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“Metropolitan Bank Plan”) maintained by Metropolitan Bank. Participant deferrals were continued in accordance with deferral elections in place under the Metropolitan Bank Plan through December 31, 2017, at which time participant deferrals into this plan ceased. The distribution of accrued account balances will occur in accordance with distribution elections in place under the Metropolitan Bank Plan. Because funds were set aside by Metropolitan and actively invested in a manner identical to the participant account balances, investment gains and losses earned on the invested assets exactly offset the expense recorded to the participant accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Incentive Compensation Plans
Under the Company’s “Performance Based Rewards” incentive compensation plan, annual cash bonuses are paid to eligible officers and employees, subject to the attainment of designated performance criteria. The Company designates minimum levels of performance for all participating profit centers and rewards employees on performance over the minimum level. The expense associated with the plan for 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $4,490, $2,307 and $3,608, respectively.
In March 2011, the Company adopted a long-term equity incentive plan, which provides for the grant of stock options and the award of restricted stock. The plan replaced the long-term incentive plan adopted in 2001, which expired in October 2011. The Company issues shares of treasury stock to satisfy stock options exercised or restricted stock granted under the plan. Options granted under the plan allow participants to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock at a fixed exercise price and expire ten years after the grant date. Options vest and become exercisable in installments over a three-year period measured from the grant date. Options that have not vested are forfeited and cancelled upon the termination of a participant’s employment. There were no stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 or 2015. The Company recorded compensation expense of $73 for the year ended December 31, 2015 for options granted prior to 2015 under the plan. There was no compensation expense associated with options recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017 or 2016.
 
 
The following table summarizes information about options issued under the long-term equity incentive plan as of and for the three years ended December 31, 2017: 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2015
830,950

 
$
18.70

 
 
 
 
Granted
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(201,371
)
 
20.82

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(8,133
)
 
29.45

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
621,446

 
$
17.88

 
3.91
 
$
10,274

Exercisable at December 31, 2015
606,027

 
$
17.85

 
3.83
 
$
10,038

Granted
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(435,177
)
 
18.67

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(644
)
 
29.67

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016
185,625

 
$
15.97

 
3.91
 
$
4,872

Exercisable at December 31, 2016
185,625

 
$
15.97

 
3.91
 
$
4,872

Granted
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(95,875
)
 
16.25

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2017
89,750

 
$
15.67

 
3.14
 
$
2,263

Exercisable at December 31, 2017
89,750

 
$
15.67

 
3.14
 
$
2,263


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Note 14 – Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans (continued)


The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $2,487, $8,323 and $2,445, respectively. The total grant date fair value of options vested during December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $78, and $235, respectively. All options outstanding during 2017 were fully vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2016.
The Company awards performance-based restricted stock to executives and other officers and time-based restricted stock to directors, executives and other officers and employees under the long-term equity incentive plan. The performance-based restricted stock vests upon completion of a designated service period and the attainment of specified performance goals. Target performance levels are derived from the Company’s budget, with threshold performance set at approximately 5% below target and superior performance set at approximately 5% above target. Performance-based restricted stock is granted at the target level; the number of shares ultimately awarded is determined at the end of the applicable performance period and may be increased or decreased depending upon the Company meeting or exceeding (or failing to meet or exceed) the financial performance measures defined by the Board of Directors. Time-based restricted stock vests at the end of the service period defined in the respective grant. The fair value of each restricted stock grant is the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day immediately preceding the grant date. The Company recorded compensation expense of $5,293, $3,117 and $3,884 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, for restricted stock awarded under the plan. The following table summarizes the changes in restricted stock as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017:
 
Performance-
Based
Restricted
Stock(1)
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
Time-
Based
Restricted
Stock
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at beginning of year
—

 
$
—

 
117,345

 
$
31.76

Granted
57,204

 
42.22

 
153,270

 
42.81

Vested
(55,204
)
 
42.22

 
(43,305
)
 
32.36

Cancelled
(2,000
)
 
42.22

 
(9,235
)
 
39.49

Nonvested at end of year
—

 
$
—

 
218,075

 
$
39.08

(1) In January 2017, the Company awarded 54,450 shares of performance-based restricted stock based on the target level of performance goals of which 2,000 were cancelled prior to the attainment of performance goals. The Company exceeded the financial performance measures for the award; therefore, an additional 2,754 shares were issued for a total award of 55,204 shares.
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock totaled $2,105 at December 31, 2017. At such date, the weighted average period over which this unrecognized expense is expected to be recognized was approximately 1.60 years. There was no unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options at December 31, 2017.
At December 31, 2017, an aggregate of 2,273,192 shares of Company common stock were reserved for issuance under the Company’s employee benefit plans.
Note 15 – Derivative Instruments
(In Thousands)
The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, including interest rate contracts such as swaps, caps and/or floors, as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure and to facilitate the needs of its customers. The Company enters into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments to help its commercial customers manage their exposure to interest rate fluctuations. To mitigate the interest rate risk associated with these customer contracts, the Company enters into an offsetting derivative contract position. The Company manages its credit risk, or potential risk of default by its commercial customers, through credit limit approval and monitoring procedures. At December 31, 2017, the Company had notional amounts of $216,741 on interest rate contracts with corporate customers and $216,741 in offsetting interest rate contracts with other financial institutions to mitigate the Company’s rate exposure on its corporate customers’ contracts.
In June 2014, the Company entered into two forward interest rate swap contracts on floating rate liabilities at the Bank level with notional amounts of $15,000 each. The interest rate swap contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges with the objective of protecting against any interest rate volatility on future FHLB borrowings for a four-year and five-year period beginning June 1, 2018 and December 3, 2018 and ending June 2022 and June 2023, respectively. Under these contracts, Renasant Bank will pay a fixed interest rate of interest, and will receive a variable interest rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread, with quarterly net settlements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 15 – Derivative Instruments (continued)


In March and April 2012, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements effective March 30, 2014 and March 17, 2014, respectively. Under these swap agreements, the Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread and pays a fixed rate of interest. The agreements, which both terminate in March 2022, are accounted for as cash flow hedges to reduce the variability in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on $32,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures.
In connection with its acquisition of First M&F, the Company assumed an interest rate swap designed to convert floating rate interest payments into fixed rate payments. Based on the terms of the agreement, which terminates in March 2018, the Company will receive a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread and pay a fixed rate of interest. The interest rate swap is accounted for as a cash flow hedge to reduce the variability in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on $30,000 of the junior subordinated debentures assumed in the acquisition of First M&F.
The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments with its customers to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with the commitments to fund fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. The notional amount of commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans was $131,000 and $120,050 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company also enters into forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors. The notional amount of commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors was $199,000 and $257,000 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The following table provides details on the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of the dates presented:
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet
December 31,
 
Location
2017
 
2016
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
  Interest rate contracts
Other Assets
 
$
3,171

 
$
1,985

  Interest rate lock commitments
Other Assets
 
2,756

 
2,643

Forward commitments
Other Assets
 
50

 
4,480

Totals
 
 
$
5,977

 
$
9,108

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
  Interest rate swap
Other Liabilities
 
$
2,536

 
$
3,410

Totals
 
 
$
2,536

 
$
3,410

Not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
  Interest rate contracts
Other Liabilities
 
$
3,171

 
$
1,985

Interest rate lock commitments
Other Liabilities
 
4

 
246

  Forward commitments
Other Liabilities
 
328

 
269

Totals
 
 
$
3,503

 
$
2,500


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 15 – Derivative Instruments (continued)


Gains (losses) included in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments were as follows, as of the dates presented:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
Included in interest income on loans
$
3,981

 
$
2,402

 
$
2,200

Interest rate lock commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
Included in mortgage banking income
356

 
(2,111
)
 
(530
)
Forward commitments
 
 
 
 
 
Included in mortgage banking income
(4,489
)
 
4,275

 
(1,917
)
Total
$
(152
)
 
$
4,566

 
$
(247
)
For the Company’s derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value of the cash flow hedges are, to the extent that the hedging relationship is effective, recorded as other comprehensive income and are subsequently recognized in earnings at the same time that the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the hedging instruments are immediately recognized in earnings. The assessment of the effectiveness of the hedging relationship is evaluated under the hypothetical derivative method. There were no ineffective portions for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. The impact on other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, can be seen at Note 19, “Other Comprehensive Income.”
Offsetting
Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, may be eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet when the “right of setoff” exists or when the instruments are subject to an enforceable master netting agreement, which includes the right of the non-defaulting party or non-affected party to offset recognized amounts, including collateral posted with the counterparty, to determine a net receivable or net payable upon early termination of the agreement. Certain of the Company’s derivative instruments are subject to master netting agreements; however, the Company has not elected to offset such financial instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the Company’s gross derivative positions as recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as well as the net derivative positions, including collateral pledged to the extent the application of such collateral did not reduce the net derivative liability position below zero, had the Company elected to offset those instruments subject to an enforceable master netting agreement as of the dates presented:
 
Offsetting Derivative Assets
 
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities
 
December 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
December 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Gross amounts recognized
$
717

 
$
4,778

 
$
5,303

 
$
4,893

Gross amounts offset in the consolidated balance sheets
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets
717

 
4,778

 
5,303

 
4,893

Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial instruments
717

 
567

 
717

 
567

Financial collateral pledged
—

 
—

 
4,357

 
4,326

Net amounts
$
—

 
$
4,211

 
$
229

 
$
—


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 16 – Income Taxes
(In Thousands)
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows for the periods presented:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Current
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
$
28,380

 
$
31,679

 
$
17,004

State
1,354

 
2,131

 
995

 
29,734

 
33,810

 
17,999

Deferred
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
22,314

 
10,480

 
12,625

State
1,147

 
557

 
1,126

Revaluation of net deferred tax assets as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
14,486

 
—

 
—

 
37,947

 
11,037

 
13,751

 
$
67,681

 
$
44,847

 
$
31,750

The reconciliation of income taxes computed at the United States federal statutory tax rates to the provision for income taxes is as follows, for the periods presented:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Tax at U.S. statutory rate
$
55,955

 
$
47,522

 
$
34,918

Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
 
 
 
 
 
Tax-exempt interest income
(3,595
)
 
(3,467
)
 
(3,377
)
BOLI income
(1,524
)
 
(1,622
)
 
(1,264
)
Investment tax credits
(1,591
)
 
(1,390
)
 
(1,390
)
Amortization of investment in low-income housing tax credits
1,873

 
1,742

 
1,734

State income tax expense, net of federal benefit
1,626

 
1,747

 
1,378

Revaluation of net deferred tax assets as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
14,486

 
—

 
—

Other items, net
451

 
315

 
(249
)
 
$
67,681

 
$
44,847

 
$
31,750


134

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 16 – Income Taxes (continued)


Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows for the periods presented: 
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Deferred tax assets
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
13,966

 
$
19,934

Loans
15,062

 
23,240

Deferred compensation
7,093

 
11,254

Net unrealized losses on securities
3,659

 
10,096

Impairment of assets
1,748

 
2,512

Net operating loss carryforwards
2,419

 
2,867

Other
4,722

 
7,149

Gross deferred tax assets
48,669

 
77,052

Valuation allowance on state net operating loss carryforwards
—

 
—

Total deferred tax assets
48,669

 
77,052

Deferred tax liabilities
 
 
 
Investment in partnerships
757

 
1,556

Depreciation
3,163

 
2,517

Mortgage servicing rights
10,139

 
3,360

Subordinated debt
2,394

 
4,111

Other
1,859

 
2,876

Total deferred tax liabilities
18,312

 
14,420

Net deferred tax assets
$
30,357

 
$
62,632

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), enacted on December 22, 2017, among other things, permanently lowered the statutory federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective for tax years including or beginning January 1, 2018. Under the guidance of ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), the Company revalued its net deferred tax assets on the date of enactment based on the reduction in the overall future tax benefit expected to be realized at the lower tax rate implemented by the new legislation. After reviewing the Company's inventory of deferred tax assets and liabilities on the date of enactment and giving consideration to the future impact of the lower corporate tax rates and other provisions of the new legislation, the Company's revaluation of its net deferred tax assets was $14,486, which was included in “Income taxes” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Although in the normal course of business the Company is required to make estimates and assumptions for certain tax items which cannot be fully determined at period end, the Company did not identify items for which the income tax effects of the Tax Act have not been completed as of December 31, 2017 and, therefore, considers its accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act on its deferred tax assets and liabilities to be complete as of December 31, 2017.
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2016. The Company and its subsidiaries’ state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended December 31, 2013 through 2016.
The Company acquired federal and state net operating losses as part of the Metropolitan and Heritage acquisitions. The federal and state net operating losses acquired in the Metropolitan acquisition were $11,788 and $12,881, respectively, none of which remained to be utilized as of December 31, 2017. The federal net operating loss acquired in the Heritage acquisition totaled $18,321, of which $5,920 remained to be utilized as of December 31, 2017, while state net operating losses totaled $17,168, of which $7,319 remained to be utilized as of December 31, 2017. Both the federal and state net operating losses will expire at various dates beginning in 2031; however, the Company expects to utilize the federal and state net operating losses prior to expiration. Because the benefits are expected to be fully realized, the Company recorded no valuation allowance against the net operating losses for the year end December 31, 2017.

135

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 16 – Income Taxes (continued)


A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest, related to federal and state income tax matters as of December 31 follows below. These amounts have been adjusted for the change in the tax rate from 35% to 21%.
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Balance at January 1
$
1,510

 
$
1,485

 
$
2,653

Additions based on positions related to current period
467

 
25

 
367

Additions based on positions related to prior period
—

 
—

 
—

Reductions based on positions related to prior period
—

 
—

 
(201
)
Settlements
—

 
—

 
(1,334
)
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations
(371
)
 
—

 
—

Balance at December 31
$
1,606

 
$
1,510

 
$
1,485

If ultimately recognized, the Company does not anticipate any material increase in the effective tax rate for 2017 relative to any tax positions taken prior to January 1, 2017. The Company had accrued $169, $169 and $125 for interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Note 17 – Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects
(In Thousands)
The Company has investments in qualified affordable housing projects (“QAHPs”) that provide low income housing tax credits and operating loss benefits over an extended period. At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s carrying value of QAHPs was $7,637 and $6,331, respectively. During the first quarter of 2017, the Company sold its interest in a limited liability partnership which reduced the carrying value of the investment in QAHPs by approximately $2,450. On July 1, 2017, the Company acquired $5,481 in QAHPs in its acquisition of Metropolitan. The Company has no remaining funding obligations related to the QAHPs. The investments in QAHPs are accounted for using the effective yield method. The investments in QAHPs are included in “Other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Components of the Company’s investments in qualified affordable housing projects were included in the line item “Income taxes” in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods presented as follows:
 
Year Ended
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Investment amortization
$
1,714

 
$
1,335

Tax credits and other benefits
(2,190
)
 
(1,927
)
Total
$
(476
)
 
$
(592
)
Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements
(In Thousands)
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company carries certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with applicable standards. The Company’s recurring fair value measurements are based on the requirement to carry such assets and liabilities at fair value or the Company’s election to carry certain eligible assets and liabilities at fair value. Assets and liabilities that are required to be carried at fair value include securities available for sale and derivative instruments. The Company has elected to carry mortgage loans held for sale at fair value on a recurring basis as permitted under the guidance in ASC 825.
The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis:

136

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale consist primarily of debt securities, such as obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations, mortgage-backed securities, trust preferred securities, and other debt and equity securities. Where quoted market prices in active markets are available, securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices from active markets are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. When assumptions used in model-based valuation techniques are not observable in the market, the assumptions used by management reflect estimates of assumptions used by other market participants in determining fair value. When there is limited transparency around the inputs to the valuation, the instruments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative instruments: The Company uses derivatives to manage various financial risks. Most of the Company’s derivative contracts are actively traded in over-the-counter markets and are valued using discounted cash flow models which incorporate observable market based inputs including current market interest rates, credit spreads, and other factors. Such instruments are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and include interest rate swaps and other interest rate contracts including interest rate caps and/or floors. The Company’s interest rate lock commitments are valued using current market prices for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics, adjusted for certain factors including servicing and risk. The value of the Company’s forward commitments is based on current prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Because these assumptions are observable in active markets, the Company’s interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Mortgage loans held for sale: Mortgage loans held for sale are primarily agency loans which trade in active secondary markets. The fair value of these instruments is derived from current market pricing for similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics, including servicing and risk. Because the valuation is based on external pricing of similar instruments, mortgage loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. 

137

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates presented:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
—

 
$
3,564

 
$
—

 
$
3,564

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
—

 
234,481

 
—

 
234,481

Residential mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency-mortgage backed securities
—

 
193,950

 
—

 
193,950

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
—

 
176,639

 
—

 
176,639

Commercial mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency-mortgage backed securities
—

 
31,170

 
—

 
31,170

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
—

 
5,006

 
—

 
5,006

Trust preferred securities
—

 
—

 
9,388

 
9,388

Other debt securities
—

 
17,290

 
—

 
17,290

Total securities available for sale
—

 
662,100

 
9,388

 
671,488

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
—

 
3,171

 
—

 
3,171

Interest rate lock commitments
—

 
2,756

 
—

 
2,756

Forward commitments
—

 
50

 
—

 
50

Total derivative instruments
—

 
5,977

 
—

 
5,977

Mortgage loans held for sale
—

 
108,316

 
—

 
108,316

Total financial assets
$
—

 
$
776,393

 
$
9,388

 
$
785,781

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
$
—

 
$
2,536

 
$
—

 
$
2,536

Interest rate contracts
—

 
3,171

 
—

 
3,171

Interest rate lock commitments
—

 
4

 
—

 
4

Forward commitments
—

 
328

 
—

 
328

Total derivative instruments
—

 
6,039

 
—

 
6,039

Total financial liabilities
$
—

 
$
6,039

 
$
—

 
$
6,039



138

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
—

 
$
2,158

 
$
—

 
$
2,158

Residential mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage-backed securities
—

 
409,317

 
—

 
409,317

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
—

 
168,826

 
—

 
168,826

Commercial mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency-mortgage backed securities
—

 
50,863

 
—

 
50,863

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
—

 
2,550

 
—

 
2,550

Trust preferred securities
—

 
—

 
18,389

 
18,389

Other debt securities
—

 
22,145

 
—

 
22,145

Total securities available for sale
—

 
655,859

 
18,389

 
674,248

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
—

 
1,985

 
—

 
1,985

Interest rate lock commitments
—

 
2,643

 
—

 
2,643

Forward commitments
—

 
4,480

 
—

 
4,480

Total derivative instruments
—

 
9,108

 
—

 
9,108

Mortgage loans held for sale
—

 
177,866

 
—

 
177,866

Total financial assets
$
—

 
$
842,833

 
$
18,389

 
$
861,222

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
$
—

 
$
3,410

 
$
—

 
$
3,410

Interest rate contracts
—

 
1,985

 
—

 
1,985

Interest rate lock commitments
—

 
246

 
—

 
246

Forward commitments
—

 
269

 
—

 
269

Total derivative instruments
—

 
5,910

 
—

 
5,910

Total financial liabilities
$
—

 
$
5,910

 
$
—

 
$
5,910

The Company reviews fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes in the Company’s ability to observe inputs to the valuation may cause reclassification of certain assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy.

139

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table provides for the periods presented a reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs:
 
Securities available for sale
 
Trust preferred
securities
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
19,469

Realized (gains) losses included in net income, net of premium amortization
33

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
(59
)
Sales
—

Issues
—

Settlements
(1,054
)
Transfers into Level 3
—

Transfers out of Level 3
—

Balance at December 31, 2016
$
18,389

Realized (gains) losses included in net income, net of premium amortization
25

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
2,364

Sales
(9,346
)
Issues
—

Settlements
(2,044
)
Transfers into Level 3
—

Transfers out of Level 3
—

Balance at December 31, 2017
$
9,388

For 2017 and 2016, there were no gains or losses included in earnings that were attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets or liabilities held at the end of each respective period that were measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs.
The following table presents information as of December 31, 2017 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Financial instrument
 
Fair
Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Trust preferred securities
 
$
9,388

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Default rate
 
0-100%

140

Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of the lower of cost or market accounting or a write-down occurring during the period. The following table provides as of the dates presented the fair value measurement for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at period end and the level within the fair value hierarchy each is classified: 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
9,251

 
$
9,251

OREO
—

 
—

 
7,392

 
7,392

Total
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
16,643

 
$
16,643

 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
4,101

 
$
4,101

OREO
—

 
—

 
6,741

 
6,741

Mortgage servicing rights
—

 
—

 
26,302

 
26,302

Total
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
37,144

 
$
37,144

The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s assets measured on a nonrecurring basis:
Impaired loans: Loans considered impaired are reserved for at the time the loan is identified as impaired taking into account the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including but not limited to equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The fair value of the business assets is generally based on amounts reported on the business’s financial statements. Appraised and reported values may be adjusted based on changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and management’s knowledge of the client and the client’s business. Since not all valuation inputs are observable, these nonrecurring fair value determinations are classified as Level 3. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors previously identified. Impaired loans that were measured or re-measured at fair value had a carrying value of $9,608 and $4,406 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and a specific reserve for these loans of $357 and $305 was included in the allowance for loan losses for the same periods ended.
Other real estate owned: OREO is comprised of commercial and residential real estate obtained in partial or total satisfaction of loan obligations. OREO acquired in settlement of indebtedness is recorded at the fair value of the real estate less estimated costs to sell. Subsequently, it may be necessary to record nonrecurring fair value adjustments for declines in fair value. Fair value, when recorded, is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers and adjusted for management’s estimates of costs to sell. Accordingly, values for OREO are classified as Level 3. 
The following table presents, as of the dates presented, OREO measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that was still held in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at period-end:
 
December 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Carrying amount prior to remeasurement
$
8,732

 
$
8,290

Impairment recognized in results of operations
(1,340
)
 
(1,549
)
Fair value
$
7,392

 
$
6,741

Mortgage servicing rights: The Company retains the right to service certain mortgage loans that it sells to secondary market investors. Mortgage servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing costs, and other factors. Because these factors are not all observable and include management’s assumptions, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage servicing rights were carried at amortized cost at December

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Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and $40 in impairment charges were recognized in earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016. There were no impairment charges recognized in earnings in 2017.
The following table presents information as of December 31, 2017 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Financial instrument
 
Fair
Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Impaired loans
 
$
9,251

 
Appraised value of collateral less estimated costs to sell
 
Estimated costs to sell
 
4-10%
OREO
 
$
7,392

 
Appraised value of property less estimated costs to sell
 
Estimated costs to sell
 
4-10%
Fair Value Option
The Company elected to measure all mortgage loans originated for sale on or after July 1, 2012 at fair value under the fair value option as permitted under ASC 825. Electing to measure these assets at fair value reduces certain timing differences and better matches the changes in fair value of the loans with changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used to economically hedge them.
Net gains of $1,594 resulting from fair value changes of these mortgage loans were recorded in income during 2017. The amount does not reflect changes in fair values of related derivative instruments used to hedge exposure to market-related risks associated with these mortgage loans. The change in fair value of both mortgage loans held for sale and the related derivative instruments are recorded in “Mortgage banking income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company’s valuation of mortgage loans held for sale incorporates an assumption for credit risk; however, given the short-term period that the Company holds these loans, valuation adjustments attributable to instrument-specific credit risk is nominal. Interest income on mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value is accrued as it is earned based on contractual rates and is reflected in loan interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following table summarizes the differences between the fair value and the principal balance for mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value as of December 31, 2017:
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Difference
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
108,316

 
$
104,820

 
$
3,496

Past due loans of 90 days or more
—

 
—

 
—

Nonaccrual loans
—

 
—

 
—



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Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, including those assets and liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis, were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
281,453

 
$
281,453

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
281,453

Securities available for sale
671,488

 
—

 
662,100

 
9,388

 
671,488

Mortgage loans held for sale
108,316

 
—

 
108,316

 
—

 
108,316

Loans, net
7,574,111

 
—

 
—

 
7,514,185

 
7,514,185

Mortgage servicing rights
39,339

 
—

 
—

 
47,868

 
47,868

Derivative instruments
5,977

 
—

 
5,977

 
—

 
5,977

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
7,921,075

 
$
6,114,391

 
$
1,809,085

 
$
—

 
$
7,923,476

Short-term borrowings
89,814

 
89,814

 
—

 
—

 
89,814

Other long-term borrowings
98

 
98

 
—

 
—

 
98

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
7,493

 
—

 
7,661

 
—

 
7,661

Junior subordinated debentures
85,881

 
—

 
69,702

 
—

 
69,702

Subordinated notes
114,074

 
—

 
118,650

 
—

 
118,650

Derivative instruments
6,039

 
—

 
6,039

 
—

 
6,039

 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets


 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
306,224

 
$
306,224

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
306,224

Securities held to maturity
356,282

 
—

 
362,893

 
—

 
362,893

Securities available for sale
674,248

 
—

 
655,859

 
18,389

 
674,248

Mortgage loans held for sale
177,866

 
—

 
177,866

 
—

 
177,866

Loans, net
6,159,972

 
—

 
—

 
5,989,790

 
5,989,790

Mortgage servicing rights
26,302

 
—

 
—

 
32,064

 
32,064

Derivative instruments
9,108

 
—

 
9,108

 
—

 
9,108

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
7,059,137

 
$
5,438,384

 
$
1,631,027

 
$
—

 
$
7,069,411

Short-term borrowings
109,676

 
109,676

 
—

 
—

 
109,676

Other long-term borrowings
147

 
147

 
—

 
—

 
147

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
8,542

 
—

 
8,777

 
—

 
8,777

Junior subordinated debentures
95,643

 
—

 
73,301

 
—

 
73,301

Subordinated notes
98,127

 
—

 
101,000

 
—

 
101,000

Derivative instruments
5,910

 
—

 
5,910

 
—

 
5,910

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed previously.

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Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing balances with banks. The carrying amount reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets.
Securities held to maturity: Securities held to maturity consist of debt securities such as obligations of U.S. Government agencies, states, and other political subdivisions. Where quoted market prices in active markets are available, securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices from active markets are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. When assumptions used in model-based valuation techniques are not observable in the market, the assumptions used by management reflect estimates of assumptions used by other market participants in determining fair value. When there is limited transparency around the inputs to the valuation, the instruments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Loans: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values of fixed-rate loans, including mortgages, commercial, agricultural and consumer loans, are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
Deposits: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits, both interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Such deposits are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts are estimated using a discounted cash flow based on currently effective interest rates for similar types of deposits. These deposits are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Short-term borrowings: Short-term borrowings consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term FHLB advances. The fair value of these borrowings approximates the carrying value of the amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for each respective account given the short-term nature of the liabilities.
Federal Home Loan Bank advances: The fair value for FHLB advances is determined by discounting the expected future cash outflows using current market rates for similar borrowings, or Level 2 inputs.
Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes: The fair value for the Company’s junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes is determined using quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets.

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Note 19 – Other Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands)
Changes in the components of other comprehensive income, net of tax, were as follows:
 
Pre-Tax
 
Tax  Expense
(Benefit)
 
Net of Tax
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on securities
$
(3,617
)
 
$
(1,399
)
 
$
(2,218
)
Unrealized holding gains on securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale
13,219

 
5,111

 
8,108

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income(1)
(148
)
 
(57
)
 
(91
)
Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(282
)
 
(109
)
 
(173
)
Total securities available for sale
9,172

 
3,546

 
5,626

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains on derivative instruments
874

 
338

 
536

Total derivative instruments
874

 
338

 
536

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain arising during the period
1,379

 
351

 
1,028

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost(2)
407

 
158

 
249

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
1,786

 
509

 
1,277

Total other comprehensive income
$
11,832

 
$
4,393

 
$
7,439

Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on securities
$
(10,119
)
 
$
(3,913
)
 
$
(6,206
)
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income(1)
(1,186
)
 
(459
)
 
(727
)
Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(99
)
 
(38
)
 
(61
)
Total securities available for sale
(11,404
)
 
(4,410
)
 
(6,994
)
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains on derivative instruments
856

 
329

 
527

Total derivative instruments
856

 
329

 
527

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:


 


 


Net gain arising during the period
51

 
20

 
31

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost(2)
480

 
178

 
302

Reclassification of adjustment for net settlement gain realized in net income(2)
(383
)
 
(148
)
 
(235
)
Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
148

 
50

 
98

Total other comprehensive loss
$
(10,400
)
 
$
(4,031
)
 
$
(6,369
)


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Note 19 – Other Comprehensive Income (continued)


 
Pre-Tax
 
Tax  Expense
(Benefit)
 
Net of Tax
Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on securities
$
(571
)
 
$
(220
)
 
$
(351
)
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income(1)
(96
)
 
(37
)
 
(59
)
Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(178
)
 
(68
)
 
(110
)
Total securities available for sale
(845
)
 
(325
)
 
(520
)
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on derivative instruments
(420
)
 
(171
)
 
(249
)
Total derivative instruments
(420
)
 
(171
)
 
(249
)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss arising during the period
(2,393
)
 
(958
)
 
(1,435
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost(2)
432

 
165

 
267

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
(1,961
)
 
(793
)
 
(1,168
)
Total other comprehensive loss
$
(3,226
)
 
$
(1,289
)
 
$
(1,937
)
(1) Included in Net gains on sales of securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income
(2) Included in Salaries and employee benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Income
The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, at December 31 were as follows:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Unrealized gains on securities
$
7,363

 
$
9,490

 
$
16,500

Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities
(9,313
)
 
(16,719
)
 
(16,735
)
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
(995
)
 
(1,355
)
 
(1,882
)
Unrecognized losses on defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans obligations
(7,566
)
 
(7,320
)
 
(7,418
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(10,511
)
 
$
(15,904
)
 
$
(9,535
)

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Note 20 – Quarterly Results of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) (Unaudited)
The following table sets forth a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations.
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
$
81,889

 
$
87,579

 
$
100,695

 
$
104,587

Interest expense
7,874

 
7,976

 
10,678

 
11,325

Net interest income
74,015

 
79,603

 
90,017

 
93,262

Provision for loan losses
1,500

 
1,750

 
2,150

 
2,150

Noninterest income
32,021

 
34,265

 
33,413

 
32,441

Noninterest expense
69,309

 
74,841

 
80,660

 
76,808

Income before income taxes
35,227

 
37,277

 
40,620

 
46,745

Income taxes
11,255

 
11,993

 
14,199

 
30,234

Net income
$
23,972

 
$
25,284

 
$
26,421

 
$
16,511

Basic earnings per share
$
0.54

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.33

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.54

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.53

 
$
0.33

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
$
76,259

 
$
84,008

 
$
83,032

 
$
85,840

Interest expense
6,205

 
6,851

 
7,301

 
7,791

Net interest income
70,054

 
77,157

 
75,731

 
78,049

Provision for loan losses
1,800

 
1,430

 
2,650

 
1,650

Noninterest income
33,302

 
35,586

 
38,272

 
30,255

Noninterest expense
69,814

 
77,259

 
76,468

 
71,558

Income before income taxes
31,742

 
34,054

 
34,885

 
35,096

Income taxes
10,526

 
11,154

 
11,706

 
11,461

Net income
$
21,216

 
$
22,900

 
$
23,179

 
$
23,635

Basic earnings per share
$
0.53

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.55

 
$
0.56

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.52

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.55

 
$
0.55

See Note 2, “Mergers and Acquisitions” above for a discussion of the effect on the Company’s results of operations of its acquisitions of KeyWorth in the second quarter of 2016 and Metropolitan in the third quarter of 2017.
Note 21 – Net Income Per Common Share
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the pro forma dilution of shares outstanding, assuming outstanding stock options were exercised into common shares and nonvested restricted stock awards, whose vesting is subject to future service requirements, were outstanding common shares as of the awards’ respective grant dates, calculated in accordance with the treasury method.

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Note 21 – Net Income Per Common Share (continued)


Basic and diluted net income per common share calculations are as follows for the periods presented:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Average common shares outstanding
46,874,502

 
41,737,636

 
35,971,877

Net income per common share—basic
$
1.97

 
$
2.18

 
$
1.89

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Average common shares outstanding
46,874,502

 
41,737,636

 
35,971,877

Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation
127,014

 
251,819

 
255,562

Average common shares outstanding—diluted
47,001,516

 
41,989,455

 
36,227,439

Net income per common share—diluted
$
1.96

 
$
2.17

 
$
1.88

Outstanding stock-based compensation awards that could potentially dilute basic net income per common share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share due to their anti-dilutive effect were as follows for the periods presented:
 
Year Ended
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Number of shares
77,545
 
—
 
—
Range of exercise prices (for stock option awards)
—
 
—
 
—
Note 22 – Commitments, Contingent Liabilities and Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
(In Thousands)
Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of the Company’s customers. Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Both arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies. Collateral (e.g., securities, receivables, inventory, equipment, etc.) is obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer. The Company’s unfunded loan commitments (unfunded loans and unused lines of credit) and standby letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2017 were $1,619,022 and $68,946, respectively, compared to $1,263,059 and $44,086, respectively, at December 31, 2016.
Various claims and lawsuits are pending against the Company and Renasant Bank. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Market risk resulting from interest rate changes on particular off-balance sheet financial instruments may be offset by other on - or off-balance sheet transactions. Interest rate sensitivity is monitored by the Company for determining the net effect of potential changes in interest rates on the market value of both on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments.
Note 23 – Restrictions on Cash, Securities, Bank Dividends, Loans or Advances
(In Thousands)
Renasant Bank is required to maintain minimum average balances with the Federal Reserve. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, Renasant Bank’s reserve requirements with the Federal Reserve were $129,429 and $109,044, respectively, with which it was in full compliance.
The Company’s balance of FHLB stock, which is carried at amortized cost, at December 31, 2017 and 2016, was $15,070 and $9,589, respectively. The required investment for the same time period was $7,181 and $7,611, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 23 – Restrictions on Cash, Securities, Bank Dividends, Loans or Advances (continued)


The Company’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is substantially dependent on the ability of Renasant Bank to transfer funds to the Company in the form of dividends, loans and advances. Under Mississippi law, a Mississippi bank may not pay dividends unless its earned surplus is in excess of three times capital stock. A Mississippi bank with earned surplus in excess of three times capital stock may pay a dividend, subject to the approval of the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (the “DBCF”). In addition, the FDIC also has the authority to prohibit the Bank from engaging in business practices that the FDIC considers to be unsafe or unsound, which, depending on the financial condition of the Bank, could include the payment of dividends. Accordingly, the approval of the DBCF is required prior to Renasant Bank paying dividends to the Company, and under certain circumstances the approval of the FDIC may be required. At December 31, 2017, the Bank’s earned surplus exceeded the Bank’s capital stock by more than ten times.
Federal Reserve regulations also limit the amount Renasant Bank may loan to the Company unless such loans are collateralized by specific obligations. At December 31, 2017, the maximum amount available for transfer from Renasant Bank to the Company in the form of loans was $105,075. As of December 31, 2017, no loans from the Bank to the Company were outstanding.
Note 24 – Regulatory Matters
(In Thousands)
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. 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 Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued guidelines governing the levels of capital that bank holding companies and banks must maintain. Those guidelines specify capital tiers, which include the following classifications:
Capital Tiers
Tier 1 Capital to
Average Assets
(Leverage)
 
Common Equity Tier 1 to
Risk - Weighted Assets
 
Tier 1 Capital to
Risk – Weighted
Assets
 
Total Capital to
Risk – Weighted
Assets
Well capitalized
5% or above
 
6.5% or above
 
8% or above
 
10% or above
Adequately capitalized
4% or above
 
4.5% or above
 
6% or above
 
8% or above
Undercapitalized
Less than 4%
 
Less than 4.5%
 
Less than 6%
 
Less than 8%
Significantly undercapitalized
Less than 3%
 
Less than 3%
 
Less than 4%
 
Less than 6%
Critically undercapitalized
 Tangible Equity / Total Assets less than 2%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 24 – Regulatory Matters (continued)


The following table provides the capital and risk-based capital and leverage ratios for the Company and for Renasant Bank as of December 31:
 
2017
 
2016
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
Renasant Corporation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets (Leverage)
$
979,604

 
10.18
%
 
$
858,850

 
10.59
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
896,733

 
11.34
%
 
766,560

 
11.47
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
979,604

 
12.39
%
 
858,850

 
12.86
%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
1,142,926

 
14.46
%
 
1,004,038

 
15.03
%
Renasant Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets (Leverage)
$
1,000,715

 
10.42
%
 
$
824,850

 
10.20
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
1,000,715

 
12.69
%
 
824,850

 
12.38
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
1,000,715

 
12.69
%
 
824,850

 
12.38
%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
1,050,751

 
13.32
%
 
871,911

 
13.09
%
In July 2013, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the implementation of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms and issued rules effecting certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Basel III Rules”) that call for broad and comprehensive revision of regulatory capital standards for U.S. banking organizations. The Basel III Rules implemented a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (“CET1”), a higher minimum Tier 1 capital requirement and other items affecting the calculation of the numerator of a banking organization’s risk-based capital ratios. Additionally, the Basel III Rules apply limits to a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a specified amount of CET1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements.
The CET1 capital ratio includes common equity as defined under GAAP and does not include any other type of non-common equity under GAAP. Banks must now maintain CET1 capital of 4.5% of average assets, Tier 1 capital of 6% of average assets and total capital of 8% of risk-weighted assets to be categorized as adequately capitalized.
Further, the Basel III Rules changed the agencies’ general risk-based capital requirements for determining risk-weighted assets, which affect the calculation of the denominator of a banking organization’s risk-based capital ratios. The Basel III Rules have revised the agencies’ rules for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity and to incorporate certain international capital standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision set forth in the standardized approach of the “International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards: A Revised Framework.”
The calculation of risk-weighted assets in the denominator of the Basel III capital ratios has been adjusted to reflect the higher risk nature of certain types of loans. Specifically, as applicable to the Company and Renasant Bank:
— Residential mortgages: Replaced the current 50% risk weight for performing residential first-lien mortgages and a 100% risk-weight for all other mortgages with a risk weight of between 35% and 200% determined by the mortgage’s loan-to-value ratio and whether the mortgage falls into one of two categories based on eight criteria that include the term, use of negative amortization and balloon payments, certain rate increases and documented and verified borrower income.
— Commercial mortgages: Replaced the current 100% risk weight with a 150% risk weight for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans.
— Nonperforming loans: Replaced the current 100% risk weight with a 150% risk weight for loans, other than residential mortgages, that are 90 days past due or on nonaccrual status.
The Final Rules also introduced a capital conservation buffer designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. The capital conservation buffer is composed entirely of CET1, on top of these minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. In addition, the Final Rules provide for a countercyclical capital buffer applicable only to certain covered institutions. It is not expected that the countercyclical capital buffer will be applicable to Renasant Corporation or Renasant Bank. Banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the capital conservation buffer (or below the combined capital

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 24 – Regulatory Matters (continued)


conservation buffer and countercyclical capital buffer, when the latter is applied) will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall. The implementation of the capital conservation buffer began on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and will be phased in over a 4-year period (increasing by that amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019).
Note 25 – Segment Reporting
(In Thousands)
The operations of the Company’s reportable segments are described as follows:
•
The Community Banks segment delivers a complete range of banking and financial services to individuals and small to medium-size businesses including checking and savings accounts, business and personal loans, equipment leasing, as well as safe deposit and night depository facilities.
•
The Insurance segment includes a full service insurance agency offering all lines of commercial and personal insurance through major carriers.
•
The Wealth Management segment offers a broad range of wealth management and fiduciary services which includes the administration and management of trust accounts including personal and corporate benefit accounts, self-directed IRAs, and custodial accounts. In addition, the Wealth Management segment offers annuities, mutual funds and other investment services through a third party broker-dealer.
In order to give the Company’s divisional management a more precise indication of the income and expenses they can control, the results of operations for the Community Banks, the Insurance and the Wealth Management segments reflect the direct revenues and expenses of each respective segment. Indirect revenues and expenses, including but not limited to income from the Company’s investment portfolio, as well as certain costs associated with data processing and back office functions, primarily support the operations of the community banks and, therefore, are included in the results of the Community Banks segment. Included in “Other” are the operations of the holding company and other eliminations which are necessary for purposes of reconciling to the consolidated amounts.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 25 – Segment Reporting (continued)


The following table provides financial information for the Company’s operating segments as of and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015:
 
Community
Banks
 
Insurance
 
Wealth
Management
 
Other
 
Consolidated
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
344,499

 
$
457

 
$
2,160

 
$
(10,219
)
 
$
336,897

Provision for loan losses
7,550

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
7,550

Noninterest income
110,308

 
9,530

 
12,863

 
(561
)
 
132,140

Noninterest expense
281,698

 
6,957

 
11,785

 
1,178

 
301,618

Income before income taxes
165,559

 
3,030

 
3,238

 
(11,958
)
 
159,869

Income taxes
70,257

 
1,184

 
—

 
(3,760
)
 
67,681

Net income (loss)
$
95,302

 
$
1,846

 
$
3,238

 
$
(8,198
)
 
$
92,188

Total assets
$
9,717,779

 
$
26,470

 
$
61,330

 
$
24,402

 
$
9,829,981

Goodwill
608,279

 
2,767

 
—

 
—

 
611,046

2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
305,583

 
$
350

 
$
1,846

 
$
(6,788
)
 
$
300,991

Provision for loan losses
7,530

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
7,530

Noninterest income
114,615

 
10,074

 
12,354

 
372

 
137,415

Noninterest expense
276,260

 
6,873

 
11,099

 
867

 
295,099

Income before income taxes
136,408

 
3,551

 
3,101

 
(7,283
)
 
135,777

Income taxes
46,352

 
1,385

 
—

 
(2,890
)
 
44,847

Net income (loss)
$
90,056

 
$
2,166

 
$
3,101

 
$
(4,393
)
 
$
90,930

Total assets
$
8,602,022

 
$
23,693

 
$
54,857

 
$
19,279

 
$
8,699,851

Goodwill
467,767

 
2,767

 
—

 
—

 
470,534

2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
244,242

 
$
311

 
$
1,688

 
$
(4,883
)
 
$
241,358

Provision for loan losses
4,752

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
4,750

Noninterest income
88,498

 
9,340

 
10,559

 
(127
)
 
108,270

Noninterest expense
228,248

 
6,900

 
9,130

 
836

 
245,114

Income before income taxes
99,740

 
2,751

 
3,119

 
(5,846
)
 
99,764

Income taxes
32,941

 
1,078

 
—

 
(2,269
)
 
31,750

Net income (loss)
$
66,799

 
$
1,673

 
$
3,119

 
$
(3,577
)
 
$
68,014

Total assets
$
7,833,084

 
$
22,550

 
$
46,035

 
$
24,827

 
$
7,926,496

Goodwill
443,104

 
2,767

 
—

 
—

 
445,871


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 26 – Renasant Corporation (Parent Company Only) Condensed Financial Information
(In Thousands)
Balance Sheets
  
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
$
81,839

 
$
121,233

Investments
2,734

 
4,327

Investment in bank subsidiary(2)
1,618,993

 
1,291,686

Accrued interest receivable on bank balances(2)
6

 
5

Intercompany receivable(2)
4,210

 
2,771

Other assets
10,839

 
11,508

Total assets
$
1,718,621

 
$
1,431,530

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Junior subordinated debentures
$
85,881

 
$
95,643

Subordinated notes
114,074

 
98,127

Other liabilities
3,683

 
4,877

Shareholders’ equity
1,514,983

 
1,232,883

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
1,718,621

 
$
1,431,530

(1)
Eliminates in consolidation, with the exception of $1,970 pledged for collateral and held at non-subsidiary bank in 2015
(2)
Eliminates in consolidation
Statements of Income
  
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Income
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends from bank subsidiary(1)
$
34,416

 
$
29,733

 
$
24,557

Interest income from bank subsidiary(1)
8

 
8

 
7

Other dividends
94

 
469

 
266

Other income
588

 
1,275

 
58

Total income
35,106

 
31,485

 
24,888

Expenses
12,649

 
9,036

 
6,823

Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed net income of bank subsidiary
22,457

 
22,449

 
18,065

Income tax benefit
(3,761
)
 
(2,890
)
 
(2,521
)
Equity in undistributed net income of bank subsidiary(1)
65,970

 
65,591

 
47,428

Net income
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

(1)
Eliminates in consolidation
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 26 - Renasant Corporation (Parent Company Only) Condensed Financial Information (continued)


Statements of Cash Flows
  
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
92,188

 
$
90,930

 
$
68,014

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of securities
—

 
(1,186
)
 
—

Equity in undistributed net income of bank subsidiary
(65,970
)
 
(65,591
)
 
(47,428
)
Amortization/depreciation/accretion
656

 
560

 
579

Increase in other assets
(1,069
)
 
(556
)
 
(1,377
)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
(2,291
)
 
564

 
1,088

Net cash provided by operating activities
23,514

 
24,721

 
20,876

Investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of securities held to maturity and available for sale
—

 
(1,380
)
 
(2,183
)
Sales and maturities of securities held to maturity and available for sale
1,555

 
6,101

 
1,089

Investment in subsidiaries
(25,000
)
 
(75,000
)
 
—

Net cash (paid) received in acquisition
4,834

 
—

 
5,292

Other investing activities
(54
)
 
—

 
—

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(18,665
)
 
(70,279
)
 
4,198

Financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for dividends
(34,416
)
 
(29,734
)
 
(24,557
)
Cash received on exercise of stock-based compensation
173

 
415

 
102

Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options
—

 
2,771

 
520

Repayment of long-term debt
(10,310
)
 
—

 
—

Repayments of advances from bank subsidiary
—

 
—

 
—

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
—

 
98,127

 
—

Proceeds from equity offering
—

 
84,105

 
—

Other financing activities
310

 
—

 
—

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(44,243
)
 
155,684

 
(23,935
)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(39,394
)
 
110,126

 
1,139

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
121,233

 
11,107

 
9,968

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
81,839

 
$
121,233

 
$
11,107

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based upon their evaluation as of December 31, 2017, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are effective for ensuring that information the Company is required to disclose in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and

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communicated to the Company's management, including its Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The information required to be provided pursuant to this item is set forth under the headings “Report on Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting” and “Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Executive Officers of the Company
The information appearing under the heading “Executive Officers” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics in compliance with Item 406 of Regulation S-K that applies to the Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller. The Company’s Code of Ethics is available on its website at www.renasant.com by clicking on the following: “Investor Relations” - “Corporate Overview” - “Governance Documents” - “Code of Ethics.” Any person may request a free copy of the Code of Ethics from the Company by sending a request to the following address: Renasant Corporation, 209 Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi, 38804-4827, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. The Company intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 5.05(c) of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of the Company’s Code of Ethics by posting such information on its website, at the address specified above.
Directors of the Company, Shareholder Recommendations of Director Candidates, Audit Committee Members and Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
The information appearing under the headings “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors,” “Board Members and Compensation” and “Stock Ownership” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information appearing under the headings “Board Members and Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Committee Report,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Compensation Tables” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information appearing under the heading “Stock Ownership” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
The table below includes information as of December 31, 2017 about the Company’s equity compensation plans, both approved and not approved by the Company’s shareholders. These plans and arrangements are:
Shareholder-Approved Plans: As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s shareholder-approved equity compensation plans are as follows:

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•
Renasant Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. Under this plan, a total of 1,737,600 shares of Company common stock are reserved for issuance; as of December 31, 2017, an aggregate of 1,194,357 shares of common stock remained available, and options to purchase an aggregate of 41,250 shares of common stock were outstanding.
•
Renasant Corporation 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan expired on October 8, 2011, and no further grants or other awards may be made under the plan. As of December 31, 2017, options to purchase an aggregate of 48,500 shares of Company common stock remained outstanding.
Non-Shareholder Approved Plans and Arrangements: As of December 31, 2017, there was one equity compensation plan that was not approved by the Company’s shareholders:
•
Deferred Stock Unit Plan. Under this plan, an aggregate of 317,500 shares of Company common stock are reserved for issuance; as of December 31, 2017, units representing an aggregate of 236,681 shares of common stock were allocated to accounts, some of which has been distributed in the form of common stock.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Compensation Plan Information at December 31, 2017
Plan category
 
(a)
    Number  of securities to    
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options,
    warrants and rights(1)    
 
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for  
future issuance under
equity
compensation
plans
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
 
89,750

 
$
15.67

 
1,194,357

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 
—

 
—

 
80,819

Total
 
89,750

 
$
15.67

 
1,275,176

(1) Does not take into account units allocated under the Deferred Stock Unit Plan.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information appearing under the heading “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information appearing under the heading “Independent Registered Public Accountants” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) - (1)  Financial Statements
 
 
 
The following consolidated financial statements and supplementary information for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 are included in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data:
 
 
 
(i)
 
(ii)
 
(iii)
 
(iv)
 
(v)
 
(vi)
 
(vii)
 
(viii)
 
 
 
 
(a) - (2) Financial Statement Schedules
 
 
 
All schedules have been omitted because they are either not applicable or the required information has been included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
 
 
 
(a) - (3) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
 
 
 
(2)(i)
 

 
 
 
(2)(ii)
 


 
 
 
(2)(iii)
 
 
 
 
(3)(i)
 
 
 
 
(3)(ii)
 
 
 
 
(4)(i)
 
 
 
 
(4)(ii)
 
 
 
 
(4)(iii)
 
 
 
 
(4)(iv)
 
 
 
 
(4)(v)
 
 
 
 
(4)(vi)
 

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(4)(vii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(i)
 
 
 
 
(10)(ii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(iii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(iv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(v)
 
 
 
 
(10)(vi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(vii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(viii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(ix)
 
 
 
 
(10)(x)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xiii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xiv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xvi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xvii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xviii)
 
 
 
 

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(10)(xix)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xx)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxiii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxiv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxvi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxvii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxviii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxix)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxx)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxii)
 

 
 
 
(10)(xxxiii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxiv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxv)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxvi)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxvii)
 
 
 
 

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(10)(xxxviii)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xxxix)
 
 
 
 
(10)(xl)
 
 
 
 
(12)
 

 
 
 
(21)
 
 
 
 
(23)
 
 
 
 
(31)(i)
 
 
 
 
(31)(ii)
 
 
 
 
(32)(i)
 
 
 
 
(32)(ii)
 
 
 
 
(101)
 
The following materials from Renasant Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 were formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
*
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K.
 
The Company does not have any long-term debt instruments under which securities are authorized exceeding ten percent of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Company will furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon its request, a copy of all long-term debt instruments.

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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
RENASANT CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ E. Robinson McGraw
 
 
 
 
 
E. Robinson McGraw
 
 
 
 
 
Chairman and
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ George H. Booth, II
 
 
 
 
 
George H. Booth, II
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Frank B. Brooks
 
 
 
 
 
Frank B. Brooks
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Kevin D. Chapman
 
 
 
 
 
Kevin D. Chapman
 
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Hollis C. Cheek
 
 
 
 
 
Hollis C. Cheek
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Donald Clark, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Donald Clark, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ John M. Creekmore
 
 
 
 
 
John M. Creekmore
 
 
 
 
 
Vice Chairman of the Board and Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Albert J. Dale, III
 
 
 
 
 
Albert J. Dale, III
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Jill V. Deer
 
 
 
 
 
Jill V. Deer
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

S-1


Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Marshall H. Dickerson
 
 
 
 
 
Marshall H. Dickerson
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ John T. Foy
 
 
 
 
 
John T. Foy
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ R. Rick Hart
 
 
 
 
 
R. Rick Hart
 
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Richard L. Heyer, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Richard L. Heyer, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Neal A. Holland, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Neal A. Holland, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ E. Robinson McGraw
 
 
 
 
 
E. Robinson McGraw
 
 
 
 
 
Chairman of the Board, Director,
 
 
 
 
 
and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ J. Niles McNeel
 
 
 
 
 
J. Niles McNeel
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Hugh S. Potts, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Hugh S. Potts, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Fred F. Sharpe
 
 
 
 
 
Fred F. Sharpe
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 27, 2018
by:
 
/s/ Michael D. Shmerling
 
 
 
 
 
Michael D. Shmerling
 
 
 
 
 
Director
 

S-2