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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             .

Commission File Number 001-34066

 

 

PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   36-3681151

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

120 South LaSalle Street,

Chicago, Illinois

  60603
(Address of principal executive offices)   (zip code)

(312) 564-2000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   þ    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  þ

As of May 4, 2011, there were 71,811,134 shares of the issuer’s voting and non-voting common stock, without par value, outstanding.

 

 

 


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PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  

Part I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements (Unaudited)   
   Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition      3   
   Consolidated Statements of Income      5   
   Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity      6   
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows      7   
   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements      8   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      38   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      79   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      80   

Part II.

   OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      80   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      80   

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      80   

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      81   

Item 4.

   [Removed and Reserved]      81   

Item 5.

   Other Information      81   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      81   

Signatures

     83   

 

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 181,738      $ 112,772   

Federal funds sold and other short-term investments

     621,206        541,316   

Loans held for sale

     22,611        30,758   

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

     1,892,304        1,881,786   

Non-marketable equity investments

     23,490        23,537   

Loans – excluding covered assets, net of unearned fees

     9,037,067        9,114,357   

Allowance for loan losses

     (218,237     (222,821
                

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses and unearned fees

     8,818,830        8,891,536   

Covered assets

     364,372        397,210   

Allowance for covered loan losses

     (19,738     (15,334
                

Covered assets, net of allowance for covered loan losses

     344,634        381,876   

Other real estate owned, excluding covered assets

     93,770        88,728   

Premises, furniture, and equipment, net

     39,019        40,975   

Accrued interest receivable

     33,960        33,854   

Investment in bank owned life insurance

     49,799        49,408   

Goodwill

     94,609        94,621   

Other intangible assets

     16,464        16,840   

Derivative assets

     87,273        100,250   

Other assets

     177,735        177,364   
                

Total assets

   $ 12,497,442      $ 12,465,621   
                

Liabilities

    

Demand deposits:

    

Non-interest-bearing

   $ 2,438,709      $ 2,253,661   

Interest-bearing

     540,215        616,761   

Savings deposits and money market accounts

     4,831,253        4,821,823   

Brokered deposits

     1,467,196        1,450,827   

Time deposits

     1,348,603        1,392,357   
                

Total deposits

     10,625,976        10,535,429   

Short-term borrowings

     88,468        118,561   

Long-term debt

     409,793        414,793   

Accrued interest payable

     5,529        5,968   

Derivative liabilities

     88,351        102,018   

Other liabilities

     41,193        60,942   
                

Total liabilities

     11,259,310        11,237,711   
                

Equity

    

Preferred stock – Series B

     239,270        238,903   

Common stock:

    

Voting

     67,500        67,436   

Nonvoting

     3,536        3,536   

Treasury stock

     (20,312     (20,054

Additional paid-in capital

     959,135        954,977   

Accumulated deficit

     (30,223     (36,999

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

     19,121        20,078   
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,238,027        1,227,877   
                

Noncontrolling interests

     105        33   
                

Total equity

     1,238,132        1,227,910   
                

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 12,497,442      $ 12,465,621   
                

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION – (Continued)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
   Preferred
Stock-Series B
     Common Stock      Preferred
Stock-Series B
     Common Stock  
      Voting      Nonvoting         Voting      Nonvoting  

Per Share Data

                 

Par value

     None         None         None         None         None         None   

Liquidation value

   $ 1,000         n/a         n/a       $ 1,000         n/a         n/a   

Stated value

     None       $ 1.00       $ 1.00         None       $ 1.00       $ 1.00   

Share Balances

                 

Shares authorized

     1,000         174,000         5,000         1,000         174,000         5,000   

Shares issued

     244         68,560         3,536         244         68,443         3,536   

Shares outstanding

     244         67,892         3,536         244         67,791         3,536   

Treasury shares

     —           668         —           —           652         —     

n/a Not applicable

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2011      2010  

Interest Income

     

Loans, including fees

   $ 105,647       $ 111,062   

Federal funds sold and other short-term investments

     336         544   

Securities:

     

Taxable

     15,390         15,450   

Exempt from Federal income taxes

     1,486         1,718   
                 

Total interest income

     122,859         128,774   
                 

Interest Expense

     

Interest-bearing demand deposits

     642         966   

Savings deposits and money market accounts

     6,662         9,114   

Brokered and time deposits

     6,692         11,424   

Short-term borrowings

     827         1,446   

Long-term debt

     5,483         7,505   
                 

Total interest expense

     20,306         30,455   
                 

Net interest income

     102,553         98,319   

Provision for loan and covered loan losses

     37,578         72,548   
                 

Net interest income after provision for loan and covered loan losses

     64,975         25,771   
                 

Non-interest Income

     

Trust and investments

     4,662         4,424   

Mortgage banking

     1,402         2,121   

Capital markets products

     4,489         278   

Treasury management

     4,751         3,608   

Loan and credit related fees

     5,898         3,453   

Other income, service charges, and fees

     2,058         1,155   

Net securities gains

     367         29   
                 

Total non-interest income

     23,627         15,068   
                 

Non-interest Expense

     

Salaries and employee benefits

     38,557         39,389   

Net occupancy expense

     7,532         7,295   

Technology and related costs

     2,661         3,043   

Marketing

     1,943         2,102   

Professional services

     2,334         4,203   

Outsourced servicing costs

     2,154         1,521   

Net foreclosed property expenses

     6,306         1,403   

Postage, telephone, and delivery

     888         965   

Insurance

     7,340         5,419   

Loan and collection expense

     2,553         2,579   

Other expenses

     3,081         5,452   
                 

Total non-interest expense

     75,349         73,371   
                 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     13,253         (32,532

Income tax provision (benefit)

     2,279         (11,676
                 

Net income (loss)

     10,974         (20,856

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     72         70   
                 

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests

     10,902         (20,926

Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion

     3,415         3,394   
                 

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

   $ 7,487       $ (24,320
                 

Per Common Share Data

     

Basic

   $ 0.10       $ (0.35

Diluted

   $ 0.10       $ (0.35

Common dividends per share

   $ 0.01       $ 0.01   

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     70,347         69,933   

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding

     70,396         69,933   

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    Preferred
Stock
    Common
Stock
    Treasury
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Income
    Non-
controlling
Interests
    Total  

Balance at January 1, 2010

  $  237,487      $  70,444      $ (18,489   $  940,338      $ (22,093   $  27,896      $ 33      $  1,235,616   

Comprehensive Income:

               

Net (loss) income

    —          —          —          —          (20,926     —          70        (20,856

Other comprehensive income (1)

    —          —          —          —          —          5,507        —          5,507   
                     

Total comprehensive loss

                  (15,349

Cash dividends:

               

Common stock ($0.01 per share)

    —          —          —          —          (699     —          —          (699

Preferred stock

    —          —          —          —          (3,048     —          —          (3,048

Issuance of common stock

    —          —          —          (2     —          —          —          (2

Accretion of preferred stock discount

    346        —          —          —          (346     —          —          —     

Common stock issued under benefit plans

    —          56        —          (23     —          —          —          33   

Shortfall tax benefit from share-based compensation

    —          —          —          (491     —          —          —          (491

Stock repurchased in connection with benefit plans

    —          —          (106     —          —          —          —          (106

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          4,273        —          —          —          4,273   
                                                               

Balance at March 31, 2010

  $ 237,833      $ 70,500      $ (18,595   $ 944,095      $ (47,112   $ 33,403      $ 103      $ 1,220,227   
                                                               

Balance at January 1, 2011

  $ 238,903      $ 70,972      $ (20,054   $ 954,977      $ (36,999   $ 20,078      $ 33      $ 1,227,910   

Comprehensive Income:

               

Net income

    —          —          —          —          10,902        —          72        10,974   

Other comprehensive income (1)

    —          —          —          —          —          (957     —          (957
                     

Total comprehensive income

                  10,017   

Cash dividends:

               

Common stock ($0.01 per share)

    —          —          —          —          (711     —          —          (711

Preferred stock

    —          —          —          —          (3,048     —          —          (3,048

Accretion of preferred stock discount

    367        —          —          —          (367     —          —          —     

Common stock issued under benefit plans

    —          60        —          811        —          —          —          871   

Shortfall tax benefit from share-based compensation

    —          —          —          (163     —          —          —          (163

Stock repurchased in connection with benefit plans

    —          —          (258     —          —          —          —          (258

Share-based compensation expense

    —          4        —          3,510        —          —          —          3,514   
                                                               

Balance at March 31, 2011

  $ 239,270      $ 71,036      $ (20,312   $ 959,135      $ (30,223   $ 19,121      $ 105      $ 1,238,132   
                                                               

 

(1)

Net of taxes and reclassification adjustments.

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Operating Activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 10,902      $ (20,926

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Provision for loan and covered loan losses

     37,578        72,548   

Depreciation of premises, furniture, and equipment

     2,142        1,909   

Net amortization of premium on securities

     2,261        864   

Net gains on sale of securities

     (367     (29

Net losses (gains) on sale of other real estate owned

     1,580        (166

Net accretion of discount on covered assets

     (1,445     (13,977

Bank owned life insurance income

     (391     (435

Net decrease in deferred loan fees

     (148     (1,652

Share-based compensation expense

     3,581        4,375   

Net decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes

     138        (5,599

Net amortization of other intangibles

     376        415   

Change in loans held for sale

     8,147        12,139   

Fair market value adjustments on derivatives

     (690     1,303   

Net (increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

     (106     796   

Net (decrease) increase in accrued interest payable

     (439     684   

Net decrease (increase) in other assets

     4,385        (8,599

Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities

     (19,900     25,085   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     47,604        68,735   
                

Investing Activities

    

Securities:

    

Proceeds from maturities, repayments, and calls

     106,819        82,867   

Proceeds from sales

     26,770        3,822   

Purchases

     (147,532     (278,251

Net decrease in loans

     12,988        77,346   

Net decrease in covered assets

     37,815        49,002   

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

     12,277        3,942   

Net purchases of premises, furniture, and equipment

     (186     (1,915
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     48,951        (63,187
                

Financing Activities

    

Net increase in deposit accounts

     90,547        721,788   

Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings

     (941     318   

Repayment of FHLB advances

     (34,000     (8,000

Payments for the issuance of common stock

     —          (2

Stock repurchased in connection with benefit plans

     (258     (106

Cash dividends paid

     (3,755     (3,751

Exercise of stock options and restricted share activity

     871        33   

Shortfall tax benefit from exercise of stock options and release of restricted share activity

     (163     (491
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     52,301        709,789   
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     148,856        715,337   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     654,088        539,095   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 802,944      $ 1,254,432   
                

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 20,745      $ 29,771   

Cash paid for income taxes

     9,600        6,250   

Non-cash transfers of loans to other real estate

     23,661        23,995   

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of PrivateBancorp, Inc. (“PrivateBancorp” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include certain information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries after elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to the current period presentation. U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. Although these and other estimates and assumptions are based on the best available information, actual results could be materially different from these estimates.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we have considered the impact of events occurring subsequent to March 31, 2011 for potential recognition or disclosure.

 

2. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Disclosures on Loan Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit LossesOn December 31, 2010, we adopted new accounting guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) related to improving disclosures about an entity’s allowance for loan losses and the credit quality of its loans. The guidance requires additional disclosure to facilitate financial statement users’ evaluation of the following: (1) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s loan portfolio, (2) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for loan losses, and (3) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for loan losses. This guidance was effective for the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2010, as it relates to disclosures required as of the end of a reporting period. Disclosures that relate to activity during a reporting period became effective for the Company’s financial statements beginning on January 1, 2011. Since the new guidance only affects disclosures, it did not impact our financial position, consolidated results of operations or liquidity position upon adoption.

In January 2011, the FASB temporarily delayed the effective date for the troubled debt restructuring (“TDRs”) disclosures that are required in this guidance until the effective date of the recently issued guidance for identifying TDRs (as more fully discussed below). The disclosures will be required for the Company’s financial statements that include periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011.

Fair Value Measurement Disclosures – On January 1, 2011, we adopted the additional disclosure requirements that had a delayed effective date under the new accounting guidance issued by the FASB in January 2010 regarding separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements for Level 3 fair value measurements. As this guidance only affects disclosures, the adoption of this guidance did not impact our financial position, consolidated results of operations or liquidity position.

Accounting Pronouncements Pending Adoption

Troubled Debt Restructurings – On April 5, 2011, the FASB issued guidance on creditor accounting for trouble debt restructurings (“TDRs”). The guidance is intended to result in a more consistent identification of TDRs by clarifying whether a modification of a loan receivable constitutes a concession to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty. The guidance will be effective for the Company’s financial statements that include periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011, with retrospective application to the Company’s annual period beginning on January 1, 2011. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, consolidated results of operations or liquidity position, as the guidance is largely consistent with our existing policies on the identification of troubled debt restructurings.

 

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3. SECURITIES

Securities Portfolio

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Amortized      Gross Unrealized     Fair      Amortized      Gross Unrealized     Fair  
     Cost      Gains      Losses     Value      Cost      Gains      Losses     Value  

Securities Available-for-Sale

                     

U.S. Treasury

   $ 9,958       $ —         $ (7   $ 9,951       $ —         $ —         $ —        $ —     

U.S. Agencies

     10,120         211         —          10,331         10,155         271         —          10,426   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     445,647         8,446         (5,575     448,518         450,251         9,400         (7,930     451,721   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     1,247,750         29,600         (8,597     1,268,753         1,222,642         31,701         (7,312     1,247,031   

State and municipal

     147,878         6,470         (97     154,251         166,209         6,433         (534     172,108   

Foreign sovereign debt

     500         —           —          500         500         —           —          500   
                                                                     

Total

   $ 1,861,853       $ 44,727       $ (14,276   $ 1,892,304       $ 1,849,757       $ 47,805       $ (15,776   $ 1,881,786   
                                                                     

Non-marketable Equity Securities

                     

FHLB stock

   $ 20,516       $ —         $ —        $ 20,516       $ 20,694       $ —         $ —        $ 20,694   

Other

     2,974         —           —          2,974         2,843         —           —          2,843   
                                                                     

Total

   $ 23,490       $ —         $ —        $ 23,490       $ 23,537       $ —         $ —        $ 23,537   
                                                                     

Non-marketable equity securities primarily consists of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock and represents amounts required to be held by the FHLB. This equity security is “restricted” in that it can only be sold back to the FHLB or another member institution at par. Therefore, it is less liquid than other tradable equity securities. The fair value is estimated to be cost, and no other-than-temporary impairments have been recorded on this security during 2011 and 2010.

The carrying value of securities available-for-sale, which were pledged to secure public deposits, trust deposits and for other purposes as permitted or required by law, totaled $562.9 million at March 31, 2011 and $656.3 million at December 31, 2010.

Excluding securities issued or backed by the U.S. Government and its agencies and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, there were no investments in securities from one issuer that exceeded 10% of consolidated equity on March 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.

The following table presents the aggregate amount of unrealized losses and the aggregate related fair values of securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The securities presented are grouped according to the time periods during which the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

 

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Securities In Unrealized Loss Position

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer      Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

As of March 31, 2011

                

U.S. Treasury

   $ 9,951       $ (7   $ —         $ —         $ 9,951       $ (7

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     147,368         (5,575     —           —           147,368         (5,575

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     450,501         (8,597     —           —           450,501         (8,597

State and municipal

     9,743         (97     —           —           9,743         (97
                                                    

Total

   $ 617,563       $ (14,276   $ —         $ —         $ 617,563       $ (14,276
                                                    
     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer      Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

As of December 31, 2010

                

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   $ 148,643       $ (7,930   $ —         $ —         $ 148,643       $ (7,930

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     378,211         (7,312     —           —           378,211         (7,312

State and municipal

     33,710         (534     —           —           33,710         (534
                                                    

Total

   $ 560,564       $ (15,776   $ —         $ —         $ 560,564       $ (15,776
                                                    

There were no securities in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The unrealized losses reported for collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities were caused primarily by changes in interest rates with the contractual cash flows of these investments guaranteed by either U.S. Government agencies or by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises.

Since the declines in fair value on these securities are attributable to changes in interest rates, and because we do not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, we do not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.

Remaining Contractual Maturity of Securities

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2011  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
 

U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agencies, state and municipals and foreign sovereign debt securities

     

One year or less

   $ 2,053       $ 2,084   

One year to five years

     39,443         40,686   

Five years to ten years

     93,532         97,234   

After ten years

     33,428         35,029   

All other securities

     

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     445,647         448,518   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     1,247,750         1,268,753   

Non-marketable equity securities

     23,490         23,490   
                 

Total

   $ 1,885,343       $ 1,915,794   
                 

 

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Securities Gains (Losses)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Proceeds from sales

   $ 26,770      $ 3,822   

Gross realized gains

   $ 424      $ 157   

Gross realized losses

     (57     (128
                

Net realized gains

   $ 367      $ 29   
                

Income tax provision on net realized gains

   $ 144      $ 11   

Refer to Note 11 for additional details of the securities available-for-sale portfolio and the related impact of unrealized gains (losses) thereon.

 

4. LOANS

The following loan portfolio and credit quality disclosures exclude covered loans. Covered loans represent loans acquired through an FDIC-assisted transaction that are subject to a loss share agreement and are presented separately in the Consolidated Statement of Condition. Refer to Note 6 for a detailed discussion regarding covered loans.

Loan Portfolio

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Commercial and industrial

   $ 4,079,874       $ 4,015,257   

Commercial - owner-occupied commercial real estate

     990,342         897,620   
                 

Total commercial

     5,070,216         4,912,877   

Commercial real estate

     2,289,259         2,400,923   

Commercial real estate – multi-family

     451,685         457,246   
                 

Total commercial real estate

     2,740,944         2,858,169   

Construction

     464,253         530,733   

Residential real estate

     314,082         319,146   

Home equity

     188,900         197,179   

Personal

     258,672         296,253   
                 

Total loans

   $ 9,037,067       $ 9,114,357   
                 

Deferred loan fees included as a reduction in total loans

   $ 33,575       $ 33,722   

Overdrawn demand deposits included in total loans

   $ 2,545       $ 3,197   

We primarily lend to businesses and consumers in the market areas in which we operate. We seek to diversify our loan portfolio by loan type, industry, and borrower.

 

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Carrying Value of Loans Pledged

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Loans pledged to secure:

     

Federal Reserve Bank discount window borrowings

   $ 1,433,224       $ 913,599   

Federal Loan Home Bank advances

     219,895         184,026   
                 

Total

   $ 1,653,119       $ 1,097,625   
                 

Loan Portfolio Aging

Loan Portfolio Aging

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Delinquent                       
     Current      30 – 59
Days
Past Due
     60 – 89
Days
Past Due
     90 Days Past
Due and
Accruing
     Total
Accruing
Loans
     Nonaccrual      Total Loans  

As of March 31, 2011

                    

Commercial

   $ 4,988,049       $ 3,997       $ 139       $ —         $ 4,992,185       $ 78,031       $ 5,070,216   

Commercial real estate

     2,519,419         23,409         6,782         —           2,549,610         191,334         2,740,944   

Construction

     417,775         4,835         —           —           422,610         41,643         464,253   

Residential real estate

     296,064         753         396         —           297,213         16,869         314,082   

Home equity

     172,655         1,913         2,935         —           177,503         11,397         188,900   

Personal

     241,006         8         —           —           241,014         17,658         258,672   
                                                              

Total loans

   $ 8,634,968       $ 34,915       $ 10,252       $ —         $ 8,680,135       $ 356,932       $ 9,037,067   
                                                              

Restructured loans accruing interest included in total accruing loans

               $ 100,895         
            Delinquent                       
     Current      30 – 59
Days
Past Due
     60 – 89
Days
Past Due
     90 Days Past
Due and
Accruing
     Total
Accruing
Loans
     Nonaccrual      Total Loans  

As of December 31, 2010

                    

Commercial

   $ 4,828,948       $ 1,024       $ 759       $ —         $ 4,830,731       $ 82,146       $ 4,912,877   

Commercial real estate

     2,632,835         10,264         12,346         —           2,655,445         202,724         2,858,169   

Construction

     495,435         —           1,895         —           497,330         33,403         530,733   

Residential real estate

     300,027         180         4,098         —           304,305         14,841         319,146   

Home equity

     185,675         976         2,333         —           188,984         8,195         197,179   

Personal

     256,860         13,122         1,700         —           271,682         24,571         296,253   
                                                              

Total loans

   $ 8,699,780       $ 25,566       $ 23,131       $ —         $ 8,748,477       $ 365,880       $ 9,114,357   
                                                              

Restructured loans accruing interest included in total accruing loans

               $ 87,576         

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose loan terms have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring (both accruing and nonaccruing) totaled $7.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

 

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Impaired Loans

Impaired Loans

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
     Recorded
Investment
With No
Specific
Reserve
     Recorded
Investment
With
Specific
Reserve (1)
     Total
Recorded
Investment
     Specific
Reserve
     Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

                    

Commercial

   $ 97,957       $ 37,648       $ 55,433       $ 93,081       $ 14,445       $ 85,542       $ 140   

Commercial real estate

     282,802         121,341         137,413         258,754         38,686         281,677         814   

Construction

     56,811         10,493         34,244         44,737         11,198         35,269         35   

Residential real estate

     18,907         5,102         12,563         17,665         1,548         18,225         9   

Home equity

     12,852         3,416         8,158         11,574         1,408         10,345         1   

Personal

     43,525         22,718         9,298         32,016         1,127         36,974         130   
                                                              

Total impaired loans

   $ 512,854       $ 200,718       $ 257,109       $ 457,827       $ 68,412       $ 468,032       $ 1,129   
                                                              

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

                    

Commercial

   $ 98,246       $ 33,879       $ 56,284       $ 90,163       $ 18,015         

Commercial real estate

     292,138         118,190         144,553         262,743         38,003         

Construction

     52,055         11,437         26,314         37,751         3,778         

Residential real estate

     17,186         4,413         11,226         15,639         1,046         

Home equity

     8,575         —           8,195         8,195         2,614         

Personal

     48,911         21,227         17,738         38,965         7,515         
                                                        

Total impaired loans

   $ 517,111       $ 189,146       $ 264,310       $ 453,456       $ 70,971       $ 423,527      
                                                        

 

(1)

These impaired loans require a specific valuation reserve because the estimated fair value of the loans or underlying collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loans.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company has adopted an internal risk rating policy in which each loan is rated for credit quality with a numerical rating of 1 through 8. Loans rated 5 and better (1-5 ratings, inclusive) are credits that exhibit acceptable financial performance, cash flow, and leverage. For all transactions, we attempt to mitigate inherent credit risk by structure, collateral, monitoring, or other meaningful controls. Credits rated 6 are considered special mention as these credits demonstrate potential weakness and that if left unresolved, may result in deterioration in the Company’s credit position and/or the repayment prospects for the credit. Borrowers rated special mention may exhibit adverse operating trends, high leverage, tight liquidity or other credit concerns. Potential problem loans have a risk rating of 7 that are not otherwise classified as nonaccrual and are considered inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, the collateral pledged, or guarantors. These loans generally have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that may jeopardize full collection of the debt and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not resolved. Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans risk rated 7 or 8 and have all the weaknesses inherent in a 7 rated potential problem loan with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently-existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Special mention, potential problem and nonperforming loans are reviewed at minimum on a quarterly basis, while all other rated credits are reviewed annually or as the situation warrants.

 

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Credit Quality Indicators

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Product Segment

   Special
Mention
     % of
Portfolio
Loan
Type
    Potential
Problem
Loans
     % of
Portfolio
Loan
Type
    Non-
Performing
Loans
     % of
Portfolio
Loan
Type
    Total Loans  

As of March 31, 2011

                       

Commercial

   $ 58,098         1.1       $ 185,171         3.7       $ 78,031         1.5       $ 5,070,216   

Commercial real estate

     166,017         6.1        273,628         10.0        191,334         7.0        2,740,944   

Construction

     37,064         8.0        32,152         6.9        41,643         9.0        464,253   

Residential real estate

     10,136         3.2        15,192         4.8        16,869         5.4        314,082   

Home equity

     3,121         1.7        8,756         4.6        11,397         6.0        188,900   

Personal

     1,083         0.4        3,245         1.3        17,658         6.8        258,672   
                                                           

Total

   $ 275,519         3.0      $ 518,144         5.7      $ 356,932         3.9      $ 9,037,067   
                                                           

As of December 31, 2010

                       

Commercial

   $ 111,929         2.3      $ 173,829         3.5      $ 82,146         1.7      $ 4,912,877   

Commercial real estate

     203,073         7.1        260,042         9.1        202,724         7.1        2,858,169   

Construction

     67,915         12.8        45,119         8.5        33,403         6.3        530,733   

Residential real estate

     9,962         3.1        15,101         4.7        14,841         4.7        319,146   

Home equity

     3,757         1.9        11,272         5.7        8,195         4.2        197,179   

Personal

     2,198         0.7        2,227         0.8        24,571         8.3        296,253   
                                                           

Total

   $ 398,834         4.4      $ 507,590         5.6      $ 365,880         4.0      $ 9,114,357   
                                                           

 

5. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR UNFUNDED COMMITMENTS

Allowance for Loan Losses (excluding covered assets) (1)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Allowance for Loan Losses

    

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 222,821      $ 221,688   

Loans charged-off

     (42,291     (57,447

Recoveries on loans previously charged-off

     1,001        544   
          

Net charge-offs

     (41,290     (56,903

Provision for loan losses

     36,706        72,066   
                

Balance at end of period

   $ 218,237      $ 236,851   
                

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment (2)

   $ 68,412      $ 73,119   

Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 149,825      $ 163,732   

Recorded investment in Loans

    

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment (2)

   $ 457,827      $ 385,047   

Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment

     8,579,240        8,513,181   
                

Total recorded investment in loans

   $ 9,037,067      $ 8,898,228   
                

 

(1) 

Refer to Note 6 for a detailed discussion regarding covered assets.

(2) 

Refer to Note 4 for additional information regarding impaired loans.

 

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Additional detail of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans, by product segment, as of March 31, 2011 was as follows:

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded investment in Loans (excluding covered assets) (1)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011  
     Commercial     Commercial
Real
Estate
    Construction     Residential
Real
Estate
    Home
Equity
    Personal     Total  

Allowance for Loan Losses:

              

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 70,115      $ 110,853      $ 19,778      $ 5,321      $ 5,764      $ 10,990      $ 222,821   

Loans charged-off

     (4,200     (29,409     (62     (386     (1,447     (6,787     (42,291

Recoveries on loans previously charged-off

     465        272        97        2        10        155        1,001   
                                                        

Net charge-offs

     (3,735     (29,137     35        (384     (1,437     (6,632     (41,290

Provision for loan losses

     (1,685     32,470        4,285        1,036        506        94        36,706   
                                                        

Balance at end of period

   $ 64,695      $ 114,186      $ 24,098      $ 5,973      $ 4,833      $ 4,452      $ 218,237   
                                                        

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment (2)

   $ 14,445      $ 38,686      $ 11,198      $ 1,548      $ 1,408      $ 1,127      $ 68,412   

Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 50,250      $ 75,500      $ 12,900      $ 4,425      $ 3,425      $ 3,325      $ 149,825   

Recorded Investment in Loans:

              

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment (2)

   $ 93,081      $ 258,754      $ 44,737      $ 17,665      $ 11,574      $ 32,016      $ 457,827   

Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment

     4,977,135        2,482,190        419,516        296,417        177,326        226,656        8,579,240   
                                                        

Total recorded investment in loans

   $ 5,070,216      $ 2,740,944      $ 464,253      $ 314,082      $ 188,900      $ 258,672      $ 9,037,067   
                                                        

 

(1) 

Refer to Note 6 for a detailed discussion regarding covered assets.

(2) 

Refer to Note 4 for additional information regarding impaired loans.

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 8,119       $ 1,452   

Provision for unfunded commitments

     —           2,000   
                 

Balance at end of period

   $ 8,119       $ 3,452   
                 

Unfunded commitments, excluding covered assets, at period end

   $ 4,044,217       $ 3,898,956   

 

6. COVERED ASSETS

Covered assets represent purchased loans and foreclosed loan collateral covered under loss sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and include an indemnification receivable that represents the present value of the expected reimbursement from the FDIC related to expected losses on the acquired loans and foreclosed real estate under such agreements.

 

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In accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance, the purchased loans and related indemnification receivable are recorded at fair value at the date of purchase, and “carrying over” or creating a valuation allowance in the initial accounting for such loans acquired in a transfer is prohibited. At acquisition, we evaluated purchased loans for impairment in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance and our internal policies. Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration at the time of acquisition for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are considered impaired (“purchased impaired loans”). All other purchased loans are considered nonimpaired (“purchased nonimpaired loans”). The carrying amount of the covered assets consisting of purchased impaired loans, purchased nonimpaired loans and other assets are presented in the following table.

Covered Assets

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
     Purchased
Impaired
Loans
    Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
    Other
Assets
     Total     Purchased
Impaired
Loans
    Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
    Other
Assets
     Total  

Commercial loans

   $ 12,900      $ 30,552      $ —         $ 43,452      $ 12,824      $ 31,988      $ —         $ 44,812   

Commercial real estate loans

     54,536        127,125        —           181,661        57,979        131,215        —           189,194   

Residential mortgage loans

     259        54,885        —           55,144        258        56,490        —           56,748   

Consumer installment and other

     282        7,812        341         8,435        197        8,624        308         9,129   

Foreclosed real estate

     —          —          26,590         26,590        —          —          32,155         32,155   

Asset in lieu

     —          —          —           —          —          —          469         469   

Estimated loss reimbursement by the FDIC

     —          —          49,090         49,090        —          —          64,703         64,703   
                                                                  

Total covered assets

     67,977        220,374        76,021         364,372        71,258        228,317        97,635         397,210   

Allowance for covered loan losses

     (11,690     (8,048     —           (19,738     (8,601     (6,733     —           (15,334
                                                                  

Net covered assets

   $ 56,287      $ 212,326      $ 76,021       $ 344,634      $ 62,657      $ 221,584      $ 97,635       $ 381,876   
                                                                  

Nonperforming covered loans (1)

          $ 15,769             $ 16,357   

 

(1) 

Excludes purchased impaired loans which are accounted for on a pool basis based on common risk characteristics as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows. Because we are recognizing interest income on each pool of loans, they are all considered to be performing.

All purchased loans and the related indemnification asset were recorded at fair value at date of purchase. The initial valuation of these loans and the related indemnification asset required management to make subjective judgments concerning estimates about how the acquired loans would perform in the future using valuation methods including discounted cash flow analysis and independent third-party appraisals. Factors that may significantly affect the initial valuation include, among others, market-based and industry data related to expected changes in interest rates, assumptions related to probability and severity of credit losses, estimated timing of credit losses including the foreclosure and liquidation of collateral, expected prepayment rates, required or anticipated loan modifications, unfunded loan commitments, the specific terms and provisions of any loss share agreements, and specific industry and market conditions that may impact independent third-party appraisals.

On an ongoing basis, the accounting for purchased loans and the related indemnification assets follows applicable authoritative accounting guidance for purchased nonimpaired loans and purchased impaired loans. The amounts that we realize on these loans and the related indemnification asset could differ materially from the carrying value reflected in these financial statements, based upon the timing and amount of collections on the acquired loans in future periods. Our losses on these assets may be mitigated to the extent covered under the specific terms and provisions of any loss share agreements.

 

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For purchased impaired loans, the excess of cash flows expected at the acquisition date over the estimated fair value is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the constant effective yield method when there is a reasonable expectation about amount and timing of such cash flows. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable difference. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in a provision for loan losses, resulting in an increase to the allowance for covered loan losses, and a reclassification from accretable yield to nonaccretable differences. Subsequent increases in cash flows result in a recovery of any previously recorded allowance for covered loans, to the extent applicable, and a reclassification of the difference from nonaccretable to accretable with a positive impact on interest income.

For purchased nonimpaired loans, differences between the purchase price and the unpaid principal balance at the date of acquisition are recorded in interest income over the life of the loan using a constant effective yield method. Decreases in expected cash flows after the purchase date are recognized by recording an additional allowance for loan losses. For purposes of determining the appropriate allowance for loan losses, purchased nonimpaired loans are aggregated based on common risk characteristics, and measured for impairment on the basis of this aggregation. The allowance for covered loan losses is determined in a manner consistent with the Company’s policy for its originated loan portfolio. The following table presents changes in the allowance for covered loan losses for the periods presented.

Allowance for Covered Loan Losses

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010  
     Purchased
Impaired
Loans
     Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
    Total     Purchased
Impaired
Loans
     Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 8,601       $ 6,733      $ 15,334      $ 755       $ 2,009       $ 2,764   

Loans charged-off

     —           (1     (1     —           —           —     

Recoveries on loans previously charged-off

     2         43        45        —           —           —     
                                                   

Net recoveries

     2         42        44        —           —           —     

Provision for covered loan losses (1)

     3,087         1,273        4,360        50         2,362         2,412   
                                                   

Balance at end of period

   $ 11,690       $ 8,048      $ 19,738      $ 805       $ 4,371       $ 5,176   
                                                   

 

(1) 

Includes $872,000 and $482,000 provision for credit losses recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, representing the Company’s 20% non-reimbursable portion under the loss share agreement.

Disposals of loans or foreclosed property, which may include sales of such, result in removal of the asset from the covered asset portfolio at its carrying amount.

Changes in the carrying amount and accretable yield for purchased impaired loans that evidenced deterioration at the acquisition date are set forth in the following table.

 

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Change in Purchased Impaired Loans Accretable Yield and Carrying Amount

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
    Three Months Ended
March 31, 2010
 
     Accretable
Yield
    Carrying
Amount
of Loans
    Accretable
Yield
    Carrying
Amount
of Loans
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 13,253      $ 71,258      $ 34,790      $ 94,140   

Payments received

     —          (3,472     —          (3,844

Charge-offs/disposals(1)

     (1,269     (1,269     (1,568     (1,497

Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference, net

     5,404        —          552        —     

Accretion

     (1,460     1,460        (2,634     2,634   
                                

Balance at end of period

   $ 15,928      $ 67,977      $ 31,140      $ 91,433   
                                

Contractual amount outstanding at period end

     $ 108,856        $ 180,468   

 

(1)

Includes transfers to covered foreclosed real estate.

 

7. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Banking

   $ 81,755       $ 81,755   

Trust and Investments

     12,854         12,866   

Holding Company Activities

     —           —     
                 

Total goodwill

   $ 94,609       $ 94,621   
                 

Goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests at least on an annual basis or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. Our annual goodwill test was performed as of October 31, 2010, and it was determined that no impairment existed as of that date. During first quarter 2011, there were no events or circumstances to indicate there may be impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill decreased by $12,000 during the first quarter 2011 due to an adjustment for tax benefits associated with the goodwill attributable to Lodestar Investment Counsel, LLC (“Lodestar”), an investment management firm and partially-owned subsidiary of the Company.

We have other intangible assets capitalized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition in the form of core deposit premiums, client relationships and assembled workforce. These intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from 3 years to 15 years. We review intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

Other Intangible Assets

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Gross Carrying Amount      Accumulated Amortization      Net Carrying Amount  
     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Core deposit intangible

   $ 18,093       $ 18,093       $ 4,344       $ 4,098       $ 13,749       $ 13,995   

Client relationships

     4,900         4,900         2,267         2,168         2,633         2,732   

Assembled workforce

     736         736         654         623         82         113   
                                                     

Total

   $ 23,729       $ 23,729       $ 7,265       $ 6,889       $ 16,464       $ 16,840   
                                                     

 

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Additional Information - Other Intangible Assets

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31
2011
 

Weighted average remaining life at period-end (in years):

  

Core deposit intangible

     6   

Client relationships

     8   

Assembled workforce

     1   

Amortization expense for other intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $376,000 compared to $415,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Scheduled Amortization of Other Intangible Assets

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Total  

Year ending December 31,

  

2011:

  

Remaining nine months

   $ 1,111   

2012

     2,673   

2013

     3,101   

2014

     3,190   

2015

     2,639   

2016 and thereafter

     3,750   
        

Total

   $ 16,464   
        

 

8. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Summary of Short-Term Borrowings

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
     Amount      Rate     Amount      Rate  

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances

   $ 88,468         3.89   $ 117,620         2.40

Other

     —           —          941         —     
                      

Total short-term borrowings

   $ 88,468         $ 118,561      
                      

Unused overnight federal funds availability (1)

   $ 95,000         $ 95,000      

Borrowing capacity through the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) discount window’s primary credit program (2)

   $ 1,111,232         $ 536,836      

Weighted average remaining maturity of FHLB advances at period-end (in months)

     5.2           3.9      

 

(1) 

Our total availability of overnight fed fund borrowings is not a committed line of credit and is dependent upon lender availability.

(2) 

Includes federal term auction facilities. Our borrowing capacity changes each quarter subject to available collateral and FRB discount factors.

The amounts above are reported net of any unamortized discount and fair value adjustments recognized in connection with debt acquired through acquisitions.

FHLB advances are secured by qualifying residential and multi-family mortgages, state and municipal bonds and mortgage-related securities. FHLB advances reported as short-term borrowings represent advances with a remaining maturity of one year or less.

 

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9. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-Term Debt

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Parent Company:

    

2.96% junior subordinated debentures due 2034 (1)(a)

   $ 8,248      $ 8,248   

2.02% junior subordinated debentures due 2035 (2)(a)

     51,547        51,547   

1.81% junior subordinated debentures due 2035 (3)(a)

     41,238        41,238   

10.00% junior subordinated debentures due 2068 (a)

     143,760        143,760   
                

Subtotal

     244,793        244,793   

Subsidiaries:

    

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     45,000        50,000   

3.81% subordinated debt facility due 2015 (4)(b)

     120,000        120,000   
                

Subtotal

     165,000        170,000   
                

Total long-term debt

   $ 409,793      $ 414,793   
                

Weighted average interest rate of FHLB long-term advances at period-end

     1.72     4.39

Weighted average remaining maturity of FHLB long-term advances at period-end (in months).

     31.2        37.5   

 

(1) 

Variable rate in effect at March 31, 2011, based on three-month LIBOR + 2.65%.

(2) 

Variable rate in effect at March 31, 2011, based on three-month LIBOR + 1.71%.

(3) 

Variable rate in effect at March 31, 2011, based on three-month LIBOR + 1.50%.

(4) 

Variable rate in effect at March 31, 2011, based on three-month LIBOR + 3.50%.

(a) 

Qualifies as Tier I capital for regulatory capital purposes; the capital qualification is grandfathered under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

(b) 

Currently, 80% of the balance qualifies as Tier II capital for regulatory capital purposes. Effective in the third quarter 2011 and annually thereafter, Tier II capital qualification will be reduced by 20% of the total balance outstanding.

We have $244.8 million in junior subordinated debentures issued to four separate wholly-owned trusts for the purpose of issuing Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities. Refer to Note 10 for further information on the nature and terms of these and previously issued debentures.

FHLB long-term advances, which had a combination of fixed and floating interest rates, were secured by qualifying residential and multi-family mortgages and state and municipal bonds and mortgage-related securities.

The PrivateBank has $120.0 million outstanding under a 7-year subordinated debt facility due September 2015. The debt facility has a variable rate of interest based on LIBOR plus 3.50%, per annum, payable quarterly and re-prices quarterly. The debt may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity without penalty and is subordinate to any future senior indebtedness.

We reclassify long-term debt to short-term borrowings when the remaining maturity becomes less than one year.

Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Debt

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Total  

Year ending December 31,

  

2012

   $ 30,000   

2013

     5,000   

2014

     2,000   

2015

     123,000   

2016 and thereafter

     249,793   
        

Total

   $ 409,793   
        

 

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10. JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES HELD BY TRUSTS THAT ISSUED GUARANTEED CAPITAL DEBT SECURITIES

As of March 31, 2011, we sponsored, and wholly owned, 100% of the common equity of four trusts that were formed for the purpose of issuing Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities (“Trust Preferred Securities”) to third-party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities solely in junior subordinated debt securities of the Company (“Debentures”). The Debentures held by the trusts, which totaled $244.8 million, are the sole assets of each trust. Our obligations under the Debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The guarantee covers the distributions and payments on liquidation or redemption of the Trust Preferred Securities, but only to the extent of funds held by the trusts. We have the right to redeem the Debentures in whole or in part, on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. We used the proceeds from the sales of the Debentures for general corporate purposes.

Under current accounting rules, the trusts qualify as variable interest entities for which we are not the primary beneficiary and therefore ineligible for consolidation. Accordingly, the trusts are not consolidated in our financial statements. The subordinated debentures issued by us to the trust are included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as “long-term debt” with the corresponding interest distributions recorded as interest expense. The common shares issued by the trust are included in other assets in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Common Stock, Preferred Securities, and Related Debentures

(Amounts and number of shares in thousands)

 

            Common
Shares
Issued
     Trust
Preferred
Securities
Issued (1)
     Coupon
Rate (2)
    Earliest
Redemption
Date

(on or after) (3)
     Maturity      Principal Amount of
Debentures (3)
 
     Issuance
Date
                   March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Bloomfield Hills Statutory Trust I

     May 2004       $ 248       $ 8,000         2.96     Jun. 17, 2009         Jun. 2034       $ 8,248       $ 8,248   

PrivateBancorp Statutory Trust II

     Jun. 2005         1,547         50,000         2.02     Sep. 15, 2010         Sep. 2035         51,547         51,547   

PrivateBancorp Statutory Trust III

     Dec. 2005         1,238         40,000         1.81     Dec. 15, 2010         Dec. 2035         41,238         41,238   

PrivateBancorp Statutory Trust IV

     May 2008         10         143,750         10.00     Jun. 13, 2013         Jun. 2068         143,760         143,760   
                                              

Total

      $ 3,043       $ 241,750               $ 244,793       $ 244,793   
                                              

 

(1) 

The trust preferred securities accrue distributions at a rate equal to the interest rate and maturity identical to that of the related debentures. The trust preferred securities will be redeemed upon maturity of the related debentures.

(2) 

Reflects the coupon rate in effect at March 31, 2011. The coupon rate for the Bloomfield Hills Statutory Trust I is a variable rate and is based on three month LIBOR plus 2.65% with distributions payable quarterly. The coupon rates for the PrivateBancorp Statutory Trusts II and III were fixed for the initial five years from issuance and thereafter at a variable rate based on three-month LIBOR plus 1.71% for Trust II and three-month LIBOR plus 1.50% for Trust III. The coupon rate for the PrivateBancorp Statutory Trust IV is fixed. Distributions for Trusts II, III and IV are payable quarterly. We have the right to defer payment of interest on the debentures at any time or from time to time for a period not exceeding five years provided no extension period may extend beyond the stated maturity of the debentures. During such extension period, distributions on the trust preferred securities would also be deferred, and our ability to pay dividends on our common stock would be restricted.

(3) 

The trust preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the Debentures at maturity or their earlier redemption. Subject to restrictions relating to our participation in the U.S. Treasury’s TARP Capital Purchase Program, the Debentures are redeemable in whole or in part prior to maturity at any time after the dates shown in the table, and earlier at our discretion if certain conditions are met, and, in any event, only after we have obtained Federal Reserve approval, if then required under applicable guidelines or regulations. The Federal Reserve has the ability to prevent interest payments on Debentures.

 

11. EQUITY

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes net income as well as certain items that are reported directly within a separate component of equity that are not considered part of net income. Currently, our accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the unrealized (losses) on securities available-for-sale.

 

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Components of Other Comprehensive Income

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010  
     Before
Tax
    Tax
Effect
    Net of
Tax
    Before
Tax
     Tax
Effect
     Net of
Tax
 

Securities available-for-sale:

              

Unrealized holding (losses) gains

   $ (1,185   $ (467   $ (718   $ 8,932       $ 3,425       $ 5,507   

Less: Reclassification of net gains included in net income

     393        154        239        —           —           —     
                                                  

Net unrealized holding (losses) gains

   $ (1,578   $ (621   $ (957   $ 8,932       $ 3,425       $ 5,507   
                                                  

Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 

Balance, December 31, 2009

   $ 27,896   

Three months 2010 other comprehensive income

     5,507   
        

Balance, March 31, 2010

   $ 33,403   
        

Balance, December 31, 2010

   $ 20,078   

Three months 2011 other comprehensive income

     (957
        

Balance, March 31, 2011

   $ 19,121   
        

 

12. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is calculated using the two-class method to determine income applicable to common stockholders. The two-class method requires undistributed earnings for the period, which represents net income less common and participating security dividends (if applicable) declared or paid, to be allocated between the common and participating security stockholders based upon their respective rights to receive dividends. Participating securities include unvested restricted shares/units that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends. Undistributed net losses are not allocated to unvested restricted shares/units stockholders, as these stockholders do not have a contractual obligation to fund losses incurred by the Company. Income applicable to common stockholders is then divided by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period.

Diluted earnings per common share takes into consideration common stock equivalents issuable pursuant to convertible debentures, warrants, unexercised stock options and unvested shares/units. Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share in periods in which the effect would reduce the loss per share or increase the income per share (i.e. antidilutive). Diluted earnings per common share is calculated under the more dilutive of either the treasury method or the two-class method.

 

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Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Basic earnings per common share

     

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests

   $ 10,902       $ (20,926

Preferred dividends and discount accretion of preferred stock

     3,415         3,394   
                 

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

     7,487         (24,320

Less: Earnings allocated to participating stockholders

     132         —     
                 

Earnings allocated to common stockholders

   $ 7,355       $ (24,320
                 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     70,347         69,933   

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.10       $ (0.35

Diluted earnings per common share

     

Earnings allocated to common stockholders (1)

   $ 7,356       $ (24,320

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (2):

     

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     70,347         69,933   

Dilutive effect of stock awards

     49         —     

Dilutive effect of convertible preferred stock

     —           —     
                 

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding

     70,396         69,933   
                 

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.10       $ (0.35

Antidilutive common stock equivalents not included in diluted earnings per common share computation (2):

     

Stock options

     3,162         3,859   

Unvested stock/unit awards

     605         1,582   

Warrants related to the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program

     645         645   
                 

Total antidilutive common stock equivalents

     4,412         6,086   
                 

 

(1) 

Earnings allocated to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings per share may differ under the two-class method as a result of adding common stock equivalents for options and warrants to dilutive shares outstanding, which alters the ratio used to allocate earnings to common stockholders and participating securities for the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share.

(2) 

Due to the net loss available to common stockholders reported for the three months ended March 31, 2010, all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the diluted net loss per share computation as their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

 

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13. INCOME TAXES

Income Tax Provision Analysis

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ 13,253      $ (32,532

Income tax provision (benefit):

    

Current income tax provision (benefit)

   $ 2,141      $ (6,077

Deferred income tax benefit

     138        (5,599
                

Total income tax provision (benefit)

   $ 2,279      $ (11,676
                

Effective tax rate

     17.2     –35.9

Illinois Tax Legislation

In January 2011, the state of Illinois passed legislation that increases the corporate income tax rate from 7.3% to 9.5% (which includes a personal property replacement tax of 2.5%). The change is effective for tax years 2011 through 2014 with the rate declining to 7.75% in 2015 and returning to the pre-2011 rate of 7.3% in 2025. As a result of this change, the Company recorded a one-time adjustment to reduce income tax expense in the first quarter of 2011 by $2.8 million. The one-time adjustment relates to the revaluation of the Company’s deferred tax asset.

Deferred Tax Assets

Net deferred tax assets totaled $126.6 million at March 31, 2011 and $126.3 million at December 31, 2010. Net deferred tax assets are included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and no valuation allowance is recorded.

We are in a cumulative pre-tax loss position for financial statement purposes for the trailing three-year period ended March 31, 2011. Under current accounting guidance, this represents significant negative evidence in the assessment of whether the deferred tax assets will be realized. However, we have concluded that based on the weight provided by the positive evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

Taxable income in prior years and reversing deferred taxable income amounts provide sources from which deferred tax assets may be absorbed. Most significantly, however, we have relied on our ability to generate future federal taxable income, exclusive of reversing temporary differences, as the primary source from which deferred tax assets at March 31, 2011 will be absorbed.

In making the determination that it was more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be realized, we considered negative evidence associated with the cumulative book loss position, our past performance in forecasting credit costs as well as continued challenging conditions in the commercial real estate sector.

We also considered the positive evidence associated with (a) taxable income generated in 2010 and the first quarter of 2011; (b) reversing taxable temporary differences in future periods; (c) the decline in the cumulative book loss during the past several quarters and our expectations regarding the remainder of 2011; (d) our success in achieving increasing levels of pre-tax, pre-loan loss provision earnings during 2009, 2010 and year-to-date 2011, a core source for future taxable income; (e) our reporting of pre-tax profits in each of the past four quarters and six of the past nine quarters; (f) the concentration of credit losses in certain segments and vintages of our loan portfolio during the past three years and the relative stability of credit trends in recent quarters; (g) our excess capital position relative to “well capitalized” regulatory standards and other industry benchmarks; and (h) no history of federal net operating loss carryforwards and the availability of the 20-year federal net operating loss carryforward period.

In addition, we also considered both positive and negative evidence associated with the estimated timing of reversals of deferred deductible and deferred taxable items and the level of such net reversal amounts relative to taxable income run rate assumptions in future periods.

 

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Certain of the factors noted above support our expectation of generating future pre-tax book earnings in future periods. We believe this in turn should give rise to taxable income levels (exclusive of reversing temporary differences) that more likely than not would be sufficient to absorb the deferred tax assets.

As of March 31, 2011, there was $647,000 of unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain tax positions that would favorably impact the effective tax rate if recognized in future periods.

 

14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

We are an end-user of certain derivative financial instruments which we use to manage our exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risks. We also use these instruments for client accommodation as we make a market in derivatives for our clients.

None of the end-user and client related derivatives have been designated as hedging instruments. Both end-user and client related derivatives are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as either derivative assets or derivative liabilities, with changes in their fair value recorded in current earnings. Refer to Table A below for the fair values of our derivative instruments on a gross basis as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and where they are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and Table B for the related net gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and where they are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, after taking into account the effects of master netting agreements as allowed under authoritative accounting guidance.

Derivatives expose us to credit risk measured as replacement cost (current positive mark to market value plus potential future exposure from positive movements in mark to market). Credit risk is managed through our standard underwriting process. Actual exposures are monitored against various types of credit limits established to contain risk within parameters. Additionally, credit risk is managed through the use of collateral and netting agreements.

End-User Derivatives – We enter into derivatives that include commitments to fund certain mortgage loans to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans. It is our practice to enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of fixed rate residential mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on our commitments to fund the loans as well as on our portfolio of mortgage loans held-for-sale. At March 31, 2011, we had approximately $18.5 million of interest rate lock commitments and $41.1 million of forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans with rate locks at rates consistent with the lock commitment.

We are also exposed at times to foreign exchange risk as a result of issuing loans in which the principal and interest are settled in a currency other than U.S. dollars. Currently our exposure is to the British pound and Euro on $11.8 million of loans and we manage this risk by using currency forward derivatives.

Client Related Derivatives – We offer, through our capital markets group, an extensive range of over-the-counter interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives to our clients, including but not limited to, interest rate swaps, options on interest rate swaps, interest rate options (also referred to as caps, floors, collars, etc.), foreign exchange forwards, and options as well as cash products such as foreign exchange spot transactions. When our clients enter into an interest rate or foreign exchange derivative transaction with us, we will generally mitigate our exposure to market risk through the execution of off-setting positions with inter-bank dealer counterparties. This permits the capital markets group to offer customized risk management solutions to our clients. Although transactions originated by capital markets do not expose us to overnight market risk, they do expose us to other risks including counterparty credit, settlement, and operational risk.

To accommodate our loan clients, we occasionally enter into risk participation agreements (“RPA”) with counterparty banks to either accept or transfer a portion of the credit risk related to their interest rate derivatives. This allows clients to execute an interest rate derivative with one bank while allowing for distribution of the credit risk among participating members. We have entered into written RPAs in which our counterparty bank accepts a portion of the credit risk associated with a loan client’s interest rate derivative in exchange for a fee. We manage this credit risk through our loan underwriting process, and when appropriate, the RPA is backed by collateral provided by our clients under their loan agreement.

The current payment/performance risk of written RPAs is assessed using internal risk ratings which range from 1 to 8 with the latter representing the highest credit risk. The risk rating is based on several factors including the financial condition of the RPA’s underlying derivative counterparty, present economic conditions, performance trends, leverage, and liquidity.

 

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The maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments that we could be required to make under our written risk participation agreements assumes that the underlying derivative counterparty defaults and that the floating interest rate index of the underlying derivative remains at zero percent. In the event that we would have to pay out any amounts under our RPAs, we will seek to recover these from assets that our clients pledged as collateral for the derivative and the related loan.

Risk Participation Agreements

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Fair value of written RPAs

   $ (10   $ (9

Range of remaining terms to maturity
(in years)

     Less than 1 to 4        Less than 1 to 4   

Range of assigned internal risk ratings

     3 to 5        3 to 5   

Maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments

   $ 2,075      $ 2,413   

Percent of maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments covered by proceeds from liquidation of pledged collateral

     76     80

Certain of our derivative contracts contain embedded credit risk contingent features that if triggered either allow the derivative counterparty to terminate the derivative or require additional collateral. These contingent features are triggered if we do not meet specified financial performance indicators such as capital or credit ratios. Details on these derivative contracts are set forth in the following table.

Derivatives Subject to Credit Risk Contingency Features

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,      December 31,  
     2011      2010  

Fair value of derivatives with credit contingency features in a net liability position

   $ 57,041       $ 66,649   

Collateral posted for those transactions in a net liability position

   $ 59,645       $ 70,334   

If credit risk contingency features were triggered:

     

Additional collateral required to be posted to derivative counterparties

   $ 871       $ 347   

Outstanding derivative instruments that would be immediately settled

   $ 44,849       $ 52,354   

 

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Table A

Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition Location of and

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Not Designated in Hedging Relationship

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
     March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010     March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
     Notional/
Contract
Amount(1)
     Fair
Value
    Notional/
Contract
Amount(1)
     Fair
Value
    Notional/
Contract
Amount(1)
     Fair
Value
    Notional/
Contract
Amount(1)
     Fair
Value
 

Capital markets group derivatives (2):

                 

Interest rate contracts

   $ 2,926,406       $ 87,500      $ 3,028,827       $ 102,386      $ 2,926,406       $ 89,109      $ 3,028,827       $ 104,799   

Foreign exchange contracts

     125,980         5,425        109,956         4,069        125,980         4,888        109,956         3,416   

Credit contracts(1)

     21,708         4        4,523         1        67,945         10        68,945         9   
                                            

Subtotal

        92,929           106,456           94,007           108,224   

Netting adjustments(3)

        (5,656        (6,206        (5,656        (6,206
                                            

Total

      $ 87,273         $ 100,250         $ 88,351         $ 102,018   
                                            

Other derivatives(4):

                    

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 2,270       $ 13      $ 4,425       $ 29      $ 9,522       $ 122      $ —         $ —     

Mortgage banking derivatives

        43           221           36           280   
                                            

Total

        56           250           158           280   
                                            

Grand total derivatives

      $ 87,329         $ 100,500         $ 88,509         $ 102,298   
                                            

 

(1) 

The weighted average notional amounts are shown for credit contracts.

(2) 

Capital markets group asset and liability derivatives are reported as derivative assets and derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, respectively.

(3) 

Represents netting of derivative asset and liability balances, and related cash collateral, with the same counterparty subject to master netting agreements. Authoritative accounting guidance permits the netting of derivative receivables and payables when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists between the Company and a derivative counterparty. A master netting agreement is an agreement between two counterparties who have multiple derivative contracts with each other that provide for the net settlement of contracts through a single payment, in a single currency, in the event of default on or termination of any one contract.

(4) 

Other derivative assets and liabilities are included in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, respectively.

 

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Table B

Consolidated Statement of Income Location of and Gain (Loss) Recognized

on Derivative Instruments Not Designated in Hedging Relationship

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in capital markets products income:

    

Interest rate contracts

   $ 3,456      $ (753

Foreign exchange contracts

     1,000        1,021   

Credit contracts

     33        10   
                

Total capital markets group derivatives

   $ 4,489      $ 278   
                

(Loss) gain on other derivatives recognized in other income, service charges and fees:

    

Foreign exchange derivatives

   $ (138   $ (2

Mortgage banking derivatives

     68        (69
                

Total other derivatives

     (70     (71
                

Total derivatives

   $ 4,419      $ 207   
                

 

15. COMMITMENTS, GUARANTEES, AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Credit Extension Commitments and Guarantees

In the normal course of business, we enter into a variety of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our clients and to conduct lending activities. These instruments principally include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and commercial letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Contractual or Notional Amounts of Financial Instruments

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Commitments to extend credit:

     

Home equity lines

   $ 180,759       $ 175,365   

Residential 1-4 family construction - secured

     18,692         15,600   

Commercial real estate - secured

     73,890         64,388   

Commercial and industrial

     2,862,702         2,929,215   

All other commitments

     625,390         686,469   
                 

Total commitments to extend credit

   $ 3,761,433       $ 3,871,037   
                 

Letters of credit:

     

Financial standby

   $ 290,430       $ 265,675   

Performance standby

     31,281         32,425   

Commercial letters of credit

     3         115   
                 

Total letters of credit

   $ 321,714       $ 298,215   
                 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend funds to a client as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and variable interest rates tied to the prime rate or LIBOR and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash-flow requirements. As of March 31, 2011, we had recorded a reserve for unfunded commitments of $8.1 million in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

 

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Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Funding of standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the client to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party and are most often issued in favor of a municipality where construction is taking place to ensure the borrower adequately completes the construction. Commercial letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being drawn on when the underlying transaction is consummated between the client and the third party. This type of letter of credit is issued through a correspondent bank on behalf of a client who is involved in an international business activity such as the importing of goods.

In the event of a client’s nonperformance, our credit loss exposure is equal to the contractual amount of those commitments. We manage this credit risk in a similar manner to evaluating credit risk in extending loans to clients under our credit policies. We use the same credit policies in making credit commitments as for on-balance sheet instruments, mitigating exposure to credit loss through various collateral requirements. In the event of nonperformance by the clients, we have rights to the underlying collateral, which could include commercial real estate, physical plant and property, inventory, receivables, cash and marketable securities.

The maximum potential future payments guaranteed by us under standby letters of credit arrangements are equal to the contractual amount of the commitment. The unamortized fees associated with standby letters of credit, which are included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, totaled $1.3 million as of March 31, 2011. We amortize these amounts into income over the commitment period. As of March 31, 2011, standby letters of credit had a remaining weighted-average term of approximately 15 months, with remaining actual lives ranging from less than 1 year to 18 years.

Credit Card Settlement Guarantees

Our third party vendor issues corporate purchase credit cards on behalf of our commercial clients. The corporate purchase credit cards are issued to employees of our commercial clients at the client’s direction and used for payment of business-related expenses. In most circumstances, these cards will be underwritten by our third party vendor. However, in certain circumstances, we may enter into a recourse agreement, which transfers the credit risk from the third party vendor to us in the event that the licensee fails to meet its financial payment obligation. In these circumstances, a total exposure amount is established for our corporate client. The maximum potential future payments guaranteed by us under this third party settlement guarantee is $1.7 million at March 31, 2011.

We believe that the estimated amounts of maximum potential future payments are not representative of our actual potential loss given our insignificant historical losses from this third party settlement guarantee. As of March 31, 2011, we have not recorded any contingent liability in the consolidated financial statements for this settlement guarantee, and management believes that the probability of any payments under this arrangement is low.

Mortgage Loans Sold with Recourse

Certain mortgage loans sold have limited recourse provisions. The losses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 arising from limited recourse provisions were not material. In addition, the Company has not established any liability for potential future payments relating to mortgage loans sold in prior periods.

Legal Proceedings

On October 22, 2010, a lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois against the Company on behalf of a purported class of purchasers of our common stock between November 2, 2007 and October 23, 2009. Certain of our current and former executive officers and directors and firms that participated in the underwriting of our June 2008 and May 2009 public offerings of common stock are also named as defendants in the litigation. On January 25, 2011, the City of New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System and State-Boston Retirement System were together named as the lead plaintiff, and an amended complaint was filed on February 18, 2011. The amended complaint alleges various claims of securities law violations against certain of the named defendants relating to disclosures we made during the class period in filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The plaintiffs seek class certification, compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, and rescission. We filed a motion to dismiss seeking dismissal of all counts in the amended complaint on March 25, 2011. The plaintiffs filed opposition to the motion to dismiss on April 29, 2011. The motion is expected to be fully briefed by May 19, 2011 and the court will undertake consideration of this motion thereafter. At this stage of the litigation, it is not possible to assess the probability of a material adverse outcome or reasonably estimate any potential financial impact of the lawsuit on the Company.

As of March 31, 2011, there were also various legal proceedings pending against the Company and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the outcome of these proceedings will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

 

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16. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We measure, monitor, and disclose certain of our assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used on a recurring basis to account for securities available-for-sale, derivative assets, derivative liabilities, other assets, and other liabilities. In addition, fair value is used on a non-recurring basis to apply lower-of-cost-or-market accounting to foreclosed real estate and loans held for sale, evaluate assets or liabilities for impairment, including collateral-dependent impaired loans, and for disclosure purposes. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, we use various valuation techniques and input assumptions when estimating fair value.

U.S. GAAP requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels based on the reliability of the input assumptions. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to level 1 measurements and the lowest priority to level 3 measurements. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.

 

   

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of where an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Valuation Methodology

We believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants. However, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value. Additionally, the methods used may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.

The following describes the valuation methodologies we use for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including the general classification of the assets and liabilities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Securities Available-for-Sale – Securities available-for-sale include U.S. Treasury, collateralized mortgage obligations, residential mortgage-backed securities, state and municipal securities, and foreign sovereign debt. Substantially all available-for-sale securities are fixed income instruments that are not quoted on an exchange, but may be traded in active markets. The fair value of these securities is based on quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services or dealer market participants where trading in an active market exists. In obtaining such data from external pricing services, we have evaluated the methodologies used to develop the fair values in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in our principal markets. The principal markets for our securities portfolio are the secondary institutional markets, with an exit price that is predominantly reflective of bid level pricing in those markets. U.S. Treasury securities have been classified in level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Virtually all other remaining securities are classified in level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Loans Held for Sale – Loans held for sale (“LHFS”) represent mortgage loan originations intended to be sold in the secondary market and other loans that management has an active plan to sell. LHFS are accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value, which is determined based on a variety of factors, including quoted market rates and our judgment of other relevant market conditions. LHFS are classified in level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

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Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans – We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, we record nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurement. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest or principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the original loan agreement are considered impaired. Impaired loans for which repayment of the loan is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral requires classification in the fair value hierarchy. We measure the fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans based on the fair value of the collateral securing these loans. Substantially all collateral dependent impaired loans are secured by real estate with the fair value generally determined based upon appraisals performed by a certified or licensed appraiser using inputs such as absorption rates, capitalization rates and comparables. We also consider other factors or recent developments that could result in adjustments to the collateral value estimates indicated in the appraisals. Accordingly, fair value estimates for collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified in level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The carrying value of impaired loans and the related valuation allowance are disclosed in Note 4.

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)OREO is valued based on third-party appraisals of each property and our judgment of other relevant market conditions and is classified in level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Covered Assets-Foreclosed Real EstateCovered assets-foreclosed real estate is valued based on third-party appraisals of each property and our judgment of other relevant market conditions and is classified in level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities – Client-related derivative instruments with positive fair values are reported as an asset and derivative instruments with negative fair value are reported as liabilities and after taking into account the effects of master netting agreements. The fair value of client-related derivative assets and liabilities are determined based on the fair market value as quoted by broker-dealers using standardized industry models, third-party advisors using standardized industry models, or internally-generated models. Many factors affect derivative values, including the level of interest rates, our credit performance, and our assessment of counterparty nonperformance risk. The nonperformance risk assessment is based on our evaluation of credit risk, or if available, on observable external assessments of credit risk. Client-related derivative assets and liabilities are valued based on primarily observable inputs and generally classified in level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 3 derivatives include risk participation agreements and interest rate derivatives, for which nonperformance risk is based on our evaluation of credit risk and the nonperformance risk is significant to the overall fair value of the derivative.

Other Assets and Other Liabilities – Included in other assets and other liabilities are end-user derivative instruments that we use to manage our foreign exchange and interest rate risk. End-user derivative instruments with positive fair value are reported as an asset and end-user derivative instruments with a negative fair value are reported as liabilities and after taking into account the effects of master netting agreements. The fair value of end-user derivative assets and liabilities are determined based on the fair market value as quoted by broker-dealers using standardized industry models, third-party advisors using standardized industry models, or internally generated models based primarily on observable inputs. End-user derivative assets and liabilities are classified in level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table provides the hierarchy level and fair value for each major category of assets and liabilities measured at fair value at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 on a recurring basis.

 

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Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

(Amounts in thousands)

 

    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobserv-
able
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total     Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobserv-
able
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total  

Assets:

               

Securities available-for-sale

               

U.S. Treasury

  $ 9,951      $ —        $ —        $ 9,951      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

U.S. Agencies

    —          10,331        —          10,331        —          10,426        —          10,426   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    —          448,518        —          448,518        —          451,721        —          451,721   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

    —          1,268,753        —          1,268,753        —          1,247,031        —          1,247,031   

State and municipal

    —          154,251        —          154,251        —          172,108        —          172,108   

Foreign sovereign debt

    —          500        —          500        —          500        —          500   
                                                               

Total securities available-for-sale

    9,951        1,882,353        —          1,892,304        —          1,881,786        —          1,881,786   

Derivative assets

    —          84,038        3,235        87,273        —          95,596        4,654        100,250   

Other assets (1)

    —          56        —          56        —          250        —          250   
                                                               

Total assets

  $ 9,951      $ 1,966,447      $ 3,235      $ 1,979,633      $ —        $ 1,977,632      $ 4,654      $ 1,982,286   
                                                               

Liabilities:

               

Derivative liabilities

  $ —        $ 88,341      $ 10      $ 88,351      $ —        $ 102,009      $ 9      $ 102,018   

Other liabilities (2)

    —          158        —          158        —          280        —          280   
                                                               

Total liabilities

  $ —        $ 88,499      $ 10      $ 88,509      $ —        $ 102,289      $ 9      $ 102,298   
                                                               

 

(1) 

Other assets and other liabilities include derivatives for commitments to fund certain mortgage loans and end-user foreign exchange derivatives.

If a change in valuation techniques or input assumptions for an asset or liability occurred between periods, we would consider whether this would result in a transfer between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. There have been no significant transfers of assets or liabilities between level 1 and level 2 of the valuation hierarchy between December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011. In addition, there have been no changes in the valuation techniques and related inputs we used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the period.

 

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Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Fair Value For Those

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ending March 31, 2011     Three Months Ending March 31, 2010  
     State and
Municipal
Securities
Available-
For-Sale
     Derivative
Assets
    Derivative
(Liabilities)
    State and
Municipal
Securities
Available-
For-Sale
    Derivative
Assets
    Derivative
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ —         $ 4,654      $ (9   $ 3,615      $ 1,468      $ (101

Total gains (losses):

             

Included in earnings (1)

     —           (276     29        —          389        10   

Included in other comprehensive income

     —           —          —          —          —          —     

Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements:

             

Purchases

     —           —          —          —          —          —     

Issuances

     —           21        (30     —          —          —     

Sales

     —           —          —          (3,615     —          —     

Settlements

     —           (1,354     —          —          (408     —     

Transfers in (out) of level 3

     —           190        —          —          3,856        —     
                                                 

Balance at end of period

   $ —         $ 3,235      $ (10   $ —        $ 5,305      $ (91
                                                 

Change in unrealized losses in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at end of period

   $ —         $ 68      $ (29   $ —        $ 389      $ (10
                                                 

 

(1) 

Amounts disclosed in this line are included in capital markets products income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

At March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, $500,000 and $3.9 million, respectively, of derivative assets were transferred from level 2 to level 3 of the valuation hierarchy due to a lack of observable market data, as there was deterioration in the credit risk of the derivative counterparty. We recognize transfers in and transfers out at the end of the reporting period.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The following table provides the hierarchy level and fair value for each major category of assets measured at fair value at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 on a nonrecurring basis.

 

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Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

(Amounts in thousands)

 

    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total     Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total  

Loans held for sale

  $ —        $ —        $ 22,611      $ 22,611      $ —        $ —        $ 30,758      $ 30,758   

Collateral-dependent impaired loans net of reserve for loan losses

    —          —          327,939        327,939        —          —          328,492        328,492   

Covered assets- foreclosed real estate

    —          —          26,590        26,590        —          —          32,155        32,155   

OREO

    —          —          93,770        93,770        —          —          88,728        88,728   
                                                               

Total assets

  $ —        $ —        $ 470,910      $ 470,910      $ —        $ —        $ 480,133      $ 480,133   
                                                               

Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Carrying value

   $ 393,961      $ 398,015   

Specific reserves

     (66,022     (69,523
                

Fair value

   $ 327,939      $ 328,492   
                

There have been no changes in the valuation techniques and related inputs we used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011.

Estimated Fair Value of Certain Financial Instruments

U.S. GAAP requires disclosure of the estimated fair values of certain financial instruments, both assets and liabilities, on and off-balance sheet, for which it is practical to estimate the fair value. Because the estimated fair values provided herein exclude disclosure of the fair value of certain other financial instruments and all non-financial instruments, any aggregation of the estimated fair value amounts presented would not represent total underlying value. Examples of non-financial instruments having significant value include the future earnings potential of significant customer relationships and the value of Trust and Investments’ operations and other fee-generating businesses. In addition, other significant assets including property, plant, and equipment and goodwill are not considered financial instruments and, therefore, have not been valued.

Various methodologies and assumptions have been utilized in management’s determination of the estimated fair value of our financial instruments, which are detailed below. The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information. Because no market exists for a significant portion of these financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected economic conditions, loss experience, and risk characteristics of the financial instruments. These estimates are subjective, involve uncertainties, and cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of financial instruments.

Short-term financial assets and liabilities – For financial instruments with a shorter-term or with no stated maturity, prevailing market rates, and limited credit risk, the carrying amounts approximate fair value. Those financial instruments include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and other short-term investments, accrued interest receivable, and accrued interest payable.

Loans held for sale – The fair value of loans held for sale is based on a variety of factors, including quoted market rates and our judgment of other relevant market conditions.

 

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Securities Available-for-Sale – The fair value of securities is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Non-marketable equity investments – Non-marketable equity investments include FHLB stock and other various equity securities. The carrying value of FHLB stock approximates fair value as the stock is non-marketable, but redeemable at par value. The carrying value of all other equity investments approximates fair value.

Loans – The fair value of loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan. The estimate of maturity is based on our and the industry’s historical experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic and lending conditions.

Covered assets – Covered assets include the acquired loans and foreclosed loan collateral (including the fair value of expected reimbursements from the FDIC). The fair value of covered assets is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the asset. The estimate of maturity is based on our and the industry’s historical experience with repayments for each asset classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic and lending conditions.

Investment in Bank Owned Life Insurance – The fair value of our investment in bank owned life insurance is equal to its cash surrender value.

Deposit liabilities – The fair values disclosed for non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, interest-bearing deposits, and money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The fair value for certificate of deposits and brokered deposits were estimated using present value techniques by discounting the future cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Short-term borrowings – The fair value of repurchase agreements and FHLB advances with the remaining maturities of one year or less is estimated by discounting the agreements based on maturities using the rates currently offered for repurchase agreements or borrowings of similar remaining maturities. The carrying amounts of funds purchased and other borrowed funds approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature.

Long-term debt – The fair value of subordinated debt, FHLB advances with remaining maturities greater than one year, and the junior subordinated debentures are estimated by discounting future cash flows using current interest rates for similar financial instruments.

Derivative assets and liabilities – The fair value of derivative instruments are based on the fair market value as quoted by broker-dealers using standardized industry models, third party advisors using standardized industry models, or internally generated models.

Commitments – Given the limited interest rate exposure posed by the commitments outstanding at period-end due to their variable nature, combined with the general short-term nature of the commitment periods entered into, termination clauses provided in the agreements, and the market rate of fees charged, we have deemed the fair value of commitments outstanding to be immaterial.

 

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Financial Instruments

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     As of  
     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Financial Assets:

           

Cash and due from banks

   $ 181,738       $ 181,738       $ 112,772       $ 112,772   

Federal funds sold and other short-term investments

     621,206         621,206         541,316         541,316   

Loans held for sale

     22,611         22,611         30,758         30,758   

Securities available-for-sale

     1,892,304         1,892,304         1,881,786         1,881,786   

Non-marketable equity investments

     23,490         23,490         23,537         23,537   

Loans, net of unearned fees

     9,037,067         8,541,197         9,114,357         8,535,266   

Covered assets

     364,372         364,884         397,210         400,783   

Accrued interest receivable

     33,960         33,960         33,854         33,854   

Investment in bank owned life insurance

     49,799         49,799         49,408         49,408   

Derivative assets

     87,273         87,273         100,250         100,250   

Financial Liabilities:

           

Deposits

   $ 10,625,976       $ 10,637,940       $ 10,535,429       $ 10,549,930   

Short-term borrowings

     88,468         89,881         118,561         120,522   

Long-term debt

     409,793         413,622         414,793         414,340   

Accrued interest payable

     5,529         5,529         5,968         5,968   

Derivative liabilities

     88,351         88,351         102,018         102,018   

 

17. OPERATING SEGMENTS

We have three primary operating segments: Banking and Trust and Investments, each of which are delineated by the products and services that each segment offers, and the Holding Company. The Banking operating segment includes commercial and personal banking services, which includes the services of The PrivateBank Mortgage Company. Commercial banking services are primarily provided to corporations and other business clients and include a wide array of lending and cash management products. Personal banking services offered to individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs include direct lending and depository services. The Trust and Investments segment includes certain activities of our PrivateWealth group, including investment management, investment advisory, personal trust and estate administration, custodial and escrow, retirement account administration, and brokerage services. The activities of the third operating segment, the Holding Company, include the direct and indirect ownership of our banking and nonbanking subsidiaries, the issuance of debt and intersegment eliminations.

The accounting policies of the individual operating segments are the same as those of the Company as described in Note 1. Transactions between operating segments are primarily conducted at fair value, resulting in profits that are eliminated from consolidated results of operations. Financial results for each segment are presented below. For segment reporting purposes, the statement of condition of Trust and Investments is included with the Banking segment.

 

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     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     Banking     Trust and
Investments
     Holding Company
and Other
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Company
 
     2011      2010     2011      2010      2011     2010     2011      2010  

Net interest income

   $ 106,677       $ 103,397      $ 602       $ 631       $ (4,726   $ (5,709   $ 102,553       $ 98,319   

Provision for loan and covered loan losses

     37,578         72,548        —           —           —          —          37,578         72,548   

Non-interest income

     18,979         10,600        4,659         4,424         (11     44        23,627         15,068   

Non-interest expense

     65,308         60,761        4,186         4,245         5,855        8,365        75,349         73,371   
                                                                    

Income (loss) before taxes

     22,770         (19,312     1,075         810         (10,592     (14,030     13,253         (32,532

Income tax provision (benefit)

     5,938         (6,758     428         314         (4,087     (5,232     2,279         (11,676
                                                                    

Net income (loss)

     16,832         (12,554     647         496         (6,505     (8,798     10,974         (20,856

Noncontrolling interest expense

     —           —          72         70         —          —          72         70   
                                                                    

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests

   $ 16,832       $ (12,554   $ 575       $ 426       $ (6,505   $ (8,798   $ 10,902       $ (20,926
                                                                    

 

Selected Balances

   Banking      Holding Company and Other
Adjustments (1)
    Consolidated Company  
     3/31/11      12/31/10      3/31/11     12/31/10     3/31/11      12/31/10  

Assets

   $ 11,174,254       $ 11,180,923       $ 1,323,188      $ 1,284,698      $ 12,497,442       $ 12,465,621   

Total loans

     9,037,067         9,114,357         —          —          9,037,067         9,114,357   

Deposits

     10,790,597         10,720,500         (164,621     (185,071     10,625,976         10,535,429   

 

(1) 

Deposit amounts represent the elimination of Holding Company cash accounts held as deposits by the Banking segment.

 

18. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is a partnership, limited liability company, trust, or other legal entity that does not have sufficient equity to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or whose investors lack one of three characteristics associated with owning a controlling financial interest. Those characteristics are: (i) the power, through voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; (ii) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of an entity if they occur; and (iii) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, if they occur.

U.S. GAAP requires VIEs to be consolidated by the party that has those characteristics associated with owning a controlling financial interest (i.e., the primary beneficiary). The following summarizes the VIEs in which we have a significant interest and discusses the accounting treatment applied for the consolidation of the VIEs.

As discussed in Note 10, we sponsor and wholly own 100% of the common equity of four trusts that were formed for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities to third-party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities solely in debentures issued by the Company. The trusts’ only assets as of March 31, 2011 were the $244.8 million principal balance of the debentures and the related interest receivable. The trusts meet the definition of a VIE, but the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the trusts and accordingly, the trusts are not consolidated in our financial statements.

We hold certain investments in funds that make investments in accordance with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act. Such investments have a carrying amount of $2.9 million at March 31, 2011 and are included within non-marketable equity investments in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The investments meet the definition of a VIE, but the Company is not the primary beneficiary as we are a limited investor in those investment funds and do not have the power over their investment activities. Accordingly, we will continue to account for our interest in these investments using the cost method. Our maximum exposure to loss is limited to the carrying amount plus additional required future capital contributions of $1.7 million as of March 31, 2011.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION

PrivateBancorp, Inc. (“PrivateBancorp” or the “Company”), was incorporated in Delaware in 1989 and became a holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The PrivateBank and Trust Company (the “Bank” or the “PrivateBank”), the sole bank subsidiary of PrivateBancorp, was opened in Chicago in 1991. The Bank provides customized business and personal financial services to middle-market companies and business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and families in all the markets and communities it serves.

Beginning in late 2007, we hired a team of experienced middle market bankers and, under the leadership of our current chief executive officer, initiated a strategic plan to transform the organization into a leading middle market commercial bank. Since December 2007, we shifted the composition of our loan portfolio from 19% commercial and industrial and 51% commercial real estate at December 31, 2007 to 56% commercial and industrial and 30% commercial real estate at March 31, 2011 and more than doubled our total assets from $5.0 billion at December 31, 2007 to $12.5 billion at March 31, 2011. During this period, we increased total loans from $4.2 billion at December 31, 2007 to $9.0 billion at March 31, 2011 and increased total deposits from $3.8 billion at December 31, 2007 to $10.6 billion at March 31, 2011. To support the growth and capital requirements of the organization, since December 31, 2007, we have raised approximately $560.1 million of voting and nonvoting common stock, $143.8 million of trust preferred securities, and $243.8 million of preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Program.

Since the opening of our Chicago headquarters in 1990, we have expanded into multiple geographic markets through the creation of new banks and banking offices and the acquisition of existing banks. Today, through the Bank, we serve seven geographic markets in the Midwest, as well as Denver and Atlanta. The majority of our business is conducted in the greater Chicago market. Effective October 31, 2010, we consolidated our banking operations into a single bank subsidiary when we merged The PrivateBank, N.A., a former bank subsidiary, with and into the Bank with the Bank continuing as our sole remaining bank subsidiary. We offer a full range of lending, treasury management, investment, and capital markets products and trust and investments services to meet our clients’ commercial and personal needs. We also originate residential mortgage loans, through the Bank or our mortgage subsidiary, The PrivateBank Mortgage Company, and sell them into the secondary market with servicing released.

Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes presented elsewhere in this report, as well as our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011. Unless otherwise stated, all earnings per share data included in this section and throughout the remainder of this discussion are presented on a fully diluted basis.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this report that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs and expectations regarding future events, such as our anticipated future financial results, credit quality, revenues, expenses, or other financial items, and the impact of business plans and strategies or legislative or regulatory actions. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” or “continue” and other comparable terminology.

Our ability to predict results or the actual effects of future plans, strategies or events is inherently uncertain. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unforeseen credit quality problems or further deterioration in asset quality that could result in charge-offs greater than we have anticipated in our allowance for loan losses; adverse developments impacting one or more large credits; the extent of further deterioration in commercial real estate values in our market areas, particularly in Chicago; difficulties in resolving problem credits or slower than anticipated dispositions of OREO which may result in increased losses or significantly higher credit costs; slower than anticipated economic recovery or further deterioration in economic conditions; weakness in the commercial and industrial sector; unanticipated withdrawals of significant client deposits; lack of sufficient or cost-effective sources of liquidity or funding; the terms and availability of capital when and to the extent necessary or required to repay TARP or otherwise; loss of key personnel or an inability to recruit and retain appropriate talent; potential for significant charges if our deferred tax or goodwill assets suffer impairment; unanticipated changes in interest rates or significant tightening of credit spreads; competitive pricing pressures; uncertainty regarding implications of the Dodd-Frank Act and the rules and regulations to be adopted in connection with implementation of the legislation, including evolving regulatory capital standards; other legislative, regulatory or accounting changes affecting financial services companies and/or the products and services offered by financial services companies; uncertainties related to potential costs associated with pending litigation; or failures or disruptions to our data processing or other information or operational systems.

 

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These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, and could be affected by many factors including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of this Form 10-K as well as those set forth in our subsequent periodic and current reports filed with the SEC. These factors should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no obligation to update publicly any of these statements in light of future events unless required under the federal securities laws.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and our accounting policies are consistent with predominant practices in the financial services industry. Critical accounting policies are those policies that require management to make the most significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments based on information available at the date of the financial statements that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future changes in information may affect these estimates, assumptions, and judgments, which, in turn, may affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements.

Our most significant accounting policies are presented in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other consolidated financial statement notes and in this discussion, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the consolidated financial statements and how those values are determined. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, management has determined that our accounting policies with respect to the allowance for loan losses, goodwill and intangible assets, and income taxes are the accounting areas requiring subjective or complex judgments that are most important to our financial position and results of operations, and, as such, are considered to be critical accounting policies, as discussed below.

Allowance for Loan Losses

We maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level management believes is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is assessed quarterly and represents an accounting estimate of probable losses in the portfolio at each balance sheet date based on a review of available and relevant information at that time. The allowance contains provisions for probable losses that have been identified relating to specific borrowing relationships that are considered to be impaired (“the asset-specific component”), as well as probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio that are not specifically identified (“the general allocated component”), which is determined using a methodology that is a function of quantitative and qualitative factors applied to segments of our loan portfolio and management’s judgment.

The asset-specific component relates to impaired loans. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, management believes that it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans and loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring. Once a loan is determined to be impaired, the amount of impairment is measured based on the loan’s observable fair value, fair value of the underlying collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent, or the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. If the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment is recognized by creating a specific valuation reserve as a component of the allowance for loan losses. Impaired loans exceeding a fixed dollar amount are evaluated individually, while smaller loans are evaluated as pools using historical loss experience for the respective class of asset and product type.

At the time a collateral-dependent loan is initially determined to be impaired, we review the existing collateral appraisal. If the most recent appraisal is greater than a year old, a new appraisal is obtained on the underlying collateral. Appraisals on impaired collateral-dependent loans are reviewed as received and again at each succeeding six-month interval. If during the course of the six-month review period there are indications of the possibility of a significant decline in the value of collateral, a new appraisal is usually obtained to update the value of the collateral and, if necessary, any related reserve.

 

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To determine the general allocated component of the allowance for loan losses, we aggregate loans by originating line of business for reserve purposes because of observable similarities in the performance experience of loans underwritten by these business units.

The methodology produces an estimated range of potential loss exposure for the product types within each originating line of business. We consider the appropriate balance of the general allocated component of the reserve within or outside these ranges based on a variety of internal and external quantitative and qualitative factors to reflect data or timeframes not captured by the model as well as market and economic data and management judgment. We also assess the general allocated component estimate in total and consider whether, based on management’s judgment, any upwards or downwards adjustment is appropriate based on general and industry specific economic data and other qualitative factors.

Determination of the allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.

Credit exposures deemed to be uncollectible are charged-off against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts previously charged-off are credited to the allowance. A provision for loan losses, which is a charge against earnings, is recorded to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired using the purchase method of accounting. Other intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset, or liability.

Goodwill is allocated to business segments at acquisition. Fair values of reporting units are determined using a combination of market-based valuation multiples for comparable businesses if available and discounted cash flow analyses based on internal financial forecasts. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its net book value, goodwill is considered not to be impaired.

Goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that could reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. In the event that we conclude that all or a portion of our goodwill may be impaired, a noncash charge for the amount of such impairment would be recorded in earnings. Such a charge would have no impact on tangible or regulatory capital.

The impairment testing process is conducted by assigning net assets and goodwill to each reporting unit. In “step one,” the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the recorded book value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is not considered impaired and “step two” is not considered necessary. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the impairment test continues (“step two”) by comparing the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value is computed by adjusting all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to current fair value with the offset adjustment to goodwill. The adjusted goodwill balance is the implied fair value of the goodwill. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying fair value of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill.

Goodwill impairment testing is considered a “critical accounting estimate” as estimates and assumptions are made about future performance and cash flows, as well as other prevailing market factors. For our annual impairment testing, we engage an independent valuation firm to assist in the computation of the fair value estimates of each reporting unit as part of its impairment assessment. In connection with obtaining an independent third party valuation, management provides certain information and assumptions that are utilized in the implied fair value calculation. Assumptions critical to the process include discount rates, asset and liability growth rates, and other income and expense estimates. We provide the best information available at the time to estimate future performance for each reporting unit.

 

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Identified intangible assets that have a finite useful life are amortized over that life in a manner that reflects the estimated decline in the economic value of the identified intangible asset and are subject to impairment testing whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. All of the other intangible assets have finite lives which are amortized over varying periods not exceeding 15 years and include core deposit premiums that use an accelerated method of amortization and client relationship intangibles and assembled workforce which are amortized on a straight line basis.

Income Taxes

The determination of income tax expense or benefit, and the amounts of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on complex analyses of many factors, including interpretation of federal and state income tax laws, current financial accounting standards, the difference between tax and financial reporting bases of assets and liabilities (temporary differences), assessments of the likelihood that the reversals of deferred deductible temporary differences will yield tax benefits, and estimates of reserves required for tax uncertainties. In addition, for interim reporting purposes, management generally determines its income tax provision, exclusive of any discrete items, based on its current best estimate of pre-tax income, permanent differences and the resulting effective tax rate expected for the full year.

We are subject to the federal income tax laws of the United States and the tax laws of the states and other jurisdictions where we conduct business. We periodically undergo examination by various governmental taxing authorities. Such authorities may require that changes in the amount of tax expense be recognized when their interpretations of tax law differ from those of management, based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations. There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions, new interpretations of existing law or positions by federal or state taxing authorities, will not result in tax liability amounts that differ from our current assessment of such amounts, the impact of which could be significant to future results.

Temporary differences may give rise to deferred tax assets or liabilities, which are recorded on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. We assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be realized in future periods based on weighing both positive and negative evidence and establish a valuation allowance for those deferred tax assets for which recovery is unlikely, based on a standard of “more likely” than not. In making this assessment, we must make judgments and estimates regarding the ability to realize these assets through: (a) the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, (b) future taxable income, (c) the possible application of future tax planning strategies, and (d) carryback to taxable income in prior years. We have not established a valuation allowance relating to our deferred tax assets at March 31, 2011. However, there is no guarantee that the tax benefits associated with these deferred tax assets will be fully realized. We have concluded, as of March 31, 2011, that it is more likely than not that such tax benefits will be realized.

In the preparation of income tax returns, tax positions are taken based on interpretation of federal and state income tax laws for which the outcome of such positions may not be certain. We periodically review and evaluate the status of uncertain tax positions and may establish tax reserves for tax benefits that may not be realized. The amount of any such reserves are based on the standards for determining such reserves as set forth in current accounting guidance and our estimates of amounts that may ultimately be due or owed (including interest). These estimates may change from time to time based on our evaluation of developments subsequent to the filing of the income tax return, such as tax authority audits, court decisions or other tax law interpretations. There can be no assurance that any tax reserves will be sufficient to cover tax liabilities that may ultimately be determined to be owed. At March 31, 2011, we had $647,000 of tax reserves established relating to uncertain tax positions that would favorably affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized in future periods.

For additional discussion of income taxes, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” Note 13 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, and Notes 1 and 15 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

USE OF NON-U.S. GAAP MEASURES

This report contains both U.S. GAAP and non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. We believe that these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our underlying operational performance, business, and performance trends and facilitate comparisons with the performance of others in the banking industry. Where non-U.S. GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconcilement to the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, can be found in Table 28. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-U.S. GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

 

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FIRST QUARTER OVERVIEW

The following table presents selected quarterly financial data highlighting operating performance trends over the past year.

Table 1

Consolidated Financial Highlights

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Quarters Ended  
     2011     2010  
     March 31     December 31     September 30     June 30     March 31  

Selected Operating Statistics

          

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

   $ 7,487      $ 8,503      $ 4,545      $ (818   $ (24,320

Net interest income

     102,553        100,347        98,959        103,332        98,319   

Fee revenue (1)

     23,260        25,556        20,331        20,138        15,039   

Net revenue (2)

     126,970        136,088        123,210        124,209        114,273   

Operating profit (2)

     51,621        53,940        55,133        48,207        40,902   

Provision for loan losses (3)

     36,706        34,535        40,031        45,392        72,066   

Per Share Data

          

Basic earnings (loss) per share

   $ 0.10      $ 0.12      $ 0.06      $ (0.01   $ (0.35

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

   $ 0.10      $ 0.12      $ 0.06      $ (0.01   $ (0.35

Tangible book value at period end (2)(4)

   $ 12.43      $ 12.30      $ 12.53      $ 12.40      $ 12.19   

Dividend payout ratio

     10.00     8.33     16.67     n/m        n/m   

Performance Ratios

          

Return on average common equity

     3.03     3.31     1.77     -0.33     -9.86

Return on average assets

     0.35     0.38     0.25     0.08     -0.68

Net interest margin (2)

     3.46     3.33     3.28     3.39     3.33

Efficiency ratio (2)(5)

     59.34     60.36     55.25     61.19     64.21

Credit Quality(3)

          

Net charge-offs

   $ (41,290   $ (35,106   $ (49,050   $ (49,832   $ (56,903

Nonaccrual loans at period end

   $ 356,932      $ 365,880      $ 371,156      $ 370,179      $ 381,207   

OREO at period end

     93,770        88,728        90,944        68,693        60,755   
                                        

Total nonperforming assets at period end

   $ 450,702      $ 454,608      $ 462,100      $ 438,872      $ 441,962   
                                        

Restructured loans accruing interest

   $ 100,895      $ 87,576      $ 53,397      $ 4,030      $ 3,840   

Total nonperforming loans to total loans

     3.95     4.01     4.13     4.18     4.28

Total nonperforming assets to total assets

     3.61     3.65     3.67     3.48     3.46

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

     2.41     2.44     2.48     2.63     2.66

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

     As of  
     2011     2010  
     March 31     December 31     September 30     June 30     March 31  

Total assets

   $ 12,497,442      $ 12,465,621      $ 12,583,965      $ 12,611,040      $ 12,780,236   

Average earning assets (for the quarter)

     11,930,751        11,918,849        11,938,905        12,182,872        11,889,538   

Loans(3)

     9,037,067        9,114,357        8,992,129        8,851,439        8,898,228   

Allowance for loan losses(3)

     (218,237     (222,821     (223,392     (232,411     (236,851

Deposits

     10,625,976        10,535,429        10,530,472        10,569,299        10,621,925   

Client deposits (6)

     10,047,456        9,937,060        10,117,614        10,345,825        9,920,090   

Capital Ratios

          

Total risk-based capital

     14.55     14.18     14.40     14.83     14.91

Tier 1 risk-based capital

     12.41     12.06     12.25     12.43     12.49

Tier 1 common capital

     7.97     7.69     7.79     7.86     7.86

Tangible common equity to tangible
assets
(2)(7)

     7.17     7.10     7.17     7.09     6.87

Average equity to average assets

     9.92     10.06     10.04     9.66     9.95

 

n/m Not meaningful.

 

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(1) 

Computed as total non-interest income less net securities (losses) gains and early extinguishment of debt.

(2) 

This is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. Refer to Table 28 of Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Form 10-Q for a reconciliation from non-U.S. GAAP to U.S. GAAP.

(3) 

Excludes covered assets.

(4) 

Computed as total equity less preferred stock, goodwill and other intangibles divided by outstanding shares of common stock at end of period.

(5) 

Computed as non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income. The efficiency ratio is presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%.

(6) 

Total deposits net of traditional brokered deposits and non-client CDARS®.

(7) 

Computed as tangible common equity divided by tangible assets, where tangible common equity equals total equity less preferred stock, goodwill and other intangible assets and tangible assets equals total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. This is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure.

 

Note Prior period net interest margin computations were modified to conform with the current period presentation.

The ongoing transformation to serve the commercial middle market has driven improved revenue and operating profit compared to the prior year period as the Company has attracted new clients, expanded relationships with existing clients through cross-sell and exited credits that are no longer consistent with our commercial banking relationship strategy.

Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $11.0 million, up $31.8 million from a net loss of $20.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. We reported net income available to common stockholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $7.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net losses available to common stockholders of $24.3 million, or a loss of $0.35 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2010.

Net revenue increased 11% to $127.0 million, compared to $114.3 million for the first quarter of 2010. Operating profit increased 26% to $51.6 million, compared to $40.9 million for the first quarter of 2010. The increases are due to growth in both net interest income and non-interest income.

Higher net revenue in the 2011 first quarter compared to first quarter 2010 drove an improvement in the efficiency ratio to 59.34% compared to 64.21% for first quarter 2010 as total non-interest expense increased less than 3% year over year.

The net interest margin increased 13 basis points to 3.46% compared to 3.33% for the first quarter of 2010, benefiting from the effect of lower cost of funds and our changing loan mix. The margin expansion year over year was largely driven by the effect of lower cost of funds, which decreased throughout 2010 and into 2011 due to a favorable shift in our deposit mix and deposit pricing initiatives. With the continued low rate environment, further opportunities to materially reduce cost of funds will likely be limited in 2011.

Provision for loan losses decreased 49% in the first quarter 2011 compared to first quarter 2010. Our allowance for loan losses declined from year end levels by 2%, respectively as a result of charge-offs exceeding provisions. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 2.41% at March 31, 2011, compared to 2.44% at December 31, 2010.

At March 31, 2011, nonperforming assets were down slightly from the fourth quarter 2010. Nonperforming loan inflows, while still elevated, declined from fourth quarter levels. The nonperforming loan inflows in first quarter 2011 were concentrated in commercial real estate-related loans, the portion of our loan portfolio that continues to experience the most stress. OREO balances increased as nonperforming loans moved through the credit management process. We expect our nonperforming asset levels are likely to remain elevated until there is broader economic recovery and increased activity in the commercial real estate market. As we continue to work through the credit cycle, nonperforming asset levels may fluctuate depending on timing of dispositions or other remediation actions. These actions may include loan and OREO sale transactions to resolve problem assets. Despite ongoing workout efforts, our ability to meaningfully reduce nonperforming assets primarily depends on the broader economic recovery and increased activity in the commercial real estate market.

While loan balances were relatively flat from the fourth quarter 2010, we generated $210.5 million in new relationships and had $415.5 million in draws on existing lines, with this growth offset by $190.4 million in payoffs, $452.3 million in paydowns and $60.6 million in net charge-offs and loan sales in the first quarter. Our strategy has been to reshape our portfolio toward a greater concentration of generally higher-yielding commercial and industrial loans as we work to reduce commercial real estate and construction exposure. The commercial loan portfolio totaled 56% of total loans at March 31, 2011 compared to 54% and 48% at year-end and March 31, 2010, respectively, while commercial real estate and construction loans combined declined to 35% of total loans at March 31, 2011 compared to 37% and 43% at year-end and March 31, 2010, respectively.

Total deposits as well as client deposits at March 31, 2011 were up slightly from year end levels totaling $10.6 billion and $10.0 billion, respectively, with non-interest bearing deposits increasing to 23% of total deposits from 21% at year end.

 

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First Quarter 2011 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2010

First quarter 2011 net income was down $1.0 million, or 8%, from the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The fourth quarter 2010 results included net securities gains of $9.3 million, compared to $367,000 in the first quarter of 2011. Excluding securities gains, net revenues for the first quarter 2011 were in line with the fourth quarter 2010 and operating profit in the first quarter 2011 increased 15 % compared to fourth quarter 2010.

The net interest margin increased 13 basis points to 3.46% compared to 3.33% for the fourth quarter 2010 primarily due to the further declines in cost of funds. An increase in higher yielding commercial loans more than offset the impact from a lower average yield on the investment portfolio resulting from reinvesting the securities sales proceeds at lower yields.

First quarter 2011 non-interest income was lower than the prior quarter due to the $9.3 million in securities gains in the fourth quarter 2010 as well as lower fee revenue primarily due to declines in mortgage banking and capital markets activity.

Non-interest expense for the quarter declined 8% from fourth quarter 2010. The current period decline was attributable to lower non-provision credit expense and collection costs, as well as lower FDIC insurance and professional fees. These expense reductions positively impacted the efficiency ratio which was 59.34% for first quarter 2011 compared to 60.36% for fourth quarter 2010.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income equals the difference between interest income (including discount accretion on covered loans) plus fees earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. The level of interest rates and the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impact net interest income.

Interest rate spread and net interest margin are utilized to measure and explain changes in net interest income. Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities that fund those assets. The net interest margin is expressed as the percentage of net interest income to average interest-earning assets. The net interest margin exceeds the interest rate spread because noninterest-bearing sources of funds, principally noninterest-bearing demand deposits and stockholders’ equity, also support interest-earning assets. Net interest income and net interest margin are impacted by the level of discount accretion recognized during the period on our covered loan portfolio.

The accounting policies underlying the recognition of interest income on loans, securities, and other interest-earning assets are included in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

For purposes of this discussion, net interest income and any ratios or metrics that include net interest income as a component, such as for example, net interest margin, have been adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis to more appropriately compare the returns on certain tax-exempt securities to those on taxable interest-earning assets. The reconciliation of such adjustment is presented in the following table.

Table 2

Effect of Tax-Equivalent Adjustment

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
     % Change  
     2011      2010     

Net interest income (U.S. GAAP)

   $ 102,553       $ 98,319         4.3   

Tax-equivalent adjustment

     790         886         -10.8   
                          

Tax-equivalent net interest income

   $ 103,343       $ 99,205         4.2   
                          

Table 3 summarizes the changes in our average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities as well as the average interest rates earned and paid on these assets and liabilities, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. The table also details increases and decreases in income and expense for each of the major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and analyzes the extent to which such variances are attributable to volume and rate changes. Interest income and yields are presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%, which includes the tax-equivalent adjustment as presented in Table 2 above.

 

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Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased 4% to $103.3 million in the first quarter 2011, compared to $99.2 million in the first quarter 2010 largely due to reduced funding costs outpacing lower income earned on total interest-earning assets. Of the $10.1 million in lower interest expense, $6.9 million was attributable to an overall decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits, due to higher-cost term deposits shifting to lower-cost money market accounts and deposit repricing initiatives. A reduction in the balances of short-term borrowings and long-term debt decreased interest expense by $3.0 million. The reduction in interest income on total interest-earning assets is principally due to $5.8 million in lower accretion on the covered asset portfolio reflecting changes in pre-payment speeds and changes in anticipated credit performance in covered loans. Covered asset income also declined due to increased amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset. Net interest income continued to be impacted by the negative effect of nonaccrual loans. Interest foregone on nonaccrual loans was estimated to be approximately $4.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to the estimated $4.5 million for the same period in 2010.

Net interest margin was 3.46% for the first quarter 2011, an increase of 13 basis points from 3.33% for the first quarter 2010. The net interest margin increase was primarily due to the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreasing by 41 basis points as deposits and funding sources significantly repriced downward over the past year. A favorable shift in the mix of loans toward higher yielding commercial loans has kept average yields on the loan portfolio relatively flat to the prior year despite a decline in longer term market interest rates over the past year period that resulted in a lower yield on the commercial real estate portfolio. First quarter 2011 net interest margin also benefited from the shift in deposit mix, including the $361.4 million increase in average non-interest bearing deposits compared to levels a year ago. These improvements were offset by lower average yields on investment securities and a reduction, as anticipated, in accretion from covered assets. The covered asset accretion contributed 5 basis points to the current quarter’s net interest margin compared to 25 basis points for first quarter 2010.

Average interest-earning assets grew $41.2 million compared to the first quarter of 2010 with average securities increasing $265.9 million and average loans increasing $143.3 million as we extended over $1.5 billion of new loans in new credit relationships over the past year. These increases were partially offset by paydowns, payoffs and charge-offs on existing clients as well as a reduction of $128.2 million in average covered assets. The yield on interest-earning assets decreased by 22 basis points to 4.15% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to 4.37% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. While loan yields remained relatively flat, the majority of the decrease in the yields on earning assets was attributable to reduced accretion on the covered asset portfolio.

Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $303.5 million with $239.4 million in lower average short-term borrowing and long-term debt as FHLB borrowing matured and we utilized client deposits to support asset growth. Over the past year, we have reduced brokered deposits through success in attracting a higher level of client deposits. Brokered deposits, excluding client CDARS®, represented 5% of total deposits at March 31, 2011, compared to 7% of total deposits at March 31, 2010. Refer to the section entitled “Deposits” included in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of this Form 10-Q for additional discussion on client deposits.

Net interest margin has been impacted by our decision to hold higher liquidity on the balance sheet which we have invested primarily in low-yielding cash deposits at the Federal Reserve. We anticipate net interest margin may continue to be impacted by high liquidity levels in the foreseeable future. In addition, we do not anticipate net interest margin will have meaningful continued benefit from downward repricing of deposits. We have plans to use interest rate derivatives as part of our asset liability management strategy to hedge interest rate risk in our primarily floating-rate loan portfolio when deemed appropriate. Depending on market conditions, we may enter into interest rate swaps in the second or third quarter. A description and analysis of our market risk and interest rate sensitivity profile and management policies is included in Item 3, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” of this Form 10-Q.

 

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Table 3

Net Interest Income and Margin Analysis

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,          Attribution of Change in
Net Interest Income (1)
 
    2011    2010         
    Average
Balance
    Interest (2)     Yield/
Rate
(%)
         Average
Balance
    Interest (2)     Yield/
Rate
(%)
         Volume     Yield/
Rate
    Total  

Assets:

                           

Federal funds sold and other short-term investments

  $ 517,641      $ 336        0.26        $ 757,463      $ 544        0.29        $ (160   $ (48   $ (208

Securities:

                           

Taxable

    1,734,347        15,390        3.55          1,456,165        15,450        4.24          2,691        (2,751     (60

Tax-exempt (3)

    149,260        2,276        6.10          161,507        2,604        6.45          (191     (137     (328
                                                                                 

Total securities

    1,883,607        17,666        3.75          1,617,672        18,054        4.46          2,500        (2,888     (388
                                                                     

Loans, excluding covered assets:

                           

Commercial

    5,021,733        57,746        4.60          4,327,508        49,813        4.60          7,983        (50     7,933   

Commercial real estate

    2,842,014        29,929        4.21          3,089,518        33,558        4.34          (2,629     (1,000     (3,629

Construction

    516,609        4,885        3.78          760,782        5,887        3.10          (2,137     1,135        (1,002

Residential

    329,050        3,785        4.60          334,000        4,250        5.09          (62     (403     (465

Personal and home equity

    466,719        4,065        3.53          521,029        4,822        3.75          (484     (273     (757
                                                                                 

Total loans, excluding covered assets(4)

    9,176,125        100,410        4.38          9,032,837        98,330        4.36          2,671        (591     2,080   
                                                                                 

Total interest-earning assets before covered assets (3)

    11,577,373        118,412        4.09          11,407,972        116,928        4.10          5,011        (3,527     1,484   
                                                                                 

Covered assets (5)

    353,378        5,237        5.94          481,566        12,732        10.60          (2,827     (4,668     (7,495
                                                                                 

Total interest-earning assets (3)

    11,930,751        123,649        4.15          11,889,538        129,660        4.37          2,184        (8,195     (6,011
                                                                     

Cash and due from banks

    171,007                 181,539                  

Allowance for loan and covered assets losses

    (250,067              (241,814               

Other assets

    656,053                 614,154                  
                                       

Total assets

  $ 12,507,744               $ 12,443,417                  
                                       

Liabilities and Equity:

                           

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 599,357      $ 642        0.43        $ 720,381      $ 966        0.54        $ (147   $ (177   $ (324

Savings deposits

    197,501        200        0.41          150,357        286        0.77          73        (159     (86

Money market accounts

    4,664,227        6,462        0.56          4,228,146        8,828        0.85          838        (3,204     (2,366

Time deposits

    1,379,197        4,518        1.33          1,645,788        6,221        1.53          (934     (769     (1,703

Brokered deposits

    1,478,171        2,174        0.66          1,637,891        5,203        1.29          (465     (2,564     (3,029
                                                                                 

Total interest-bearing deposits

    8,318,453        13,996        0.68          8,382,563        21,504        1.04          (635     (6,873     (7,508

Short-term borrowings

    114,957        827        2.88          240,926        1,446        2.40          (865     246        (619

Long-term debt

    411,960        5,483        5.32          525,342        7,505        5.71          (1,536     (486     (2,022
                                                                                 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    8,845,370        20,306        0.93          9,148,831        30,455        1.34          (3,036     (7,113     (10,149
                                                                     

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

    2,264,100                 1,902,720                  

Other liabilities

    157,634                 153,550                  

Equity

    1,240,640                 1,238,316                  
                                       

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 12,507,744               $ 12,443,417                  
                                       

Net interest spread

        3.22              3.02           

Effect of non-interest bearing funds

        0.24              0.31           
                                       

Net interest income/margin (3)

    $ 103,343        3.46          $ 99,205        3.33        $ 5,220      $ (1,082   $ 4,138   
                                                                     

 

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Quarterly Net Interest Margin Trend   
     2011     2010  
     First     Fourth     Third     Second     First  

Yield on interest-earning assets

     4.15     4.08     4.13     4.32     4.37

Yield on interest-earning assets, before covered assets

     4.09     4.03     4.10     4.02     4.10

Rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities

     0.93     1.01     1.14     1.21     1.34

Net interest margin (3)

     3.46     3.33     3.28     3.39     3.33

Covered asset accretion contribution to net interest margin

     0.05     0.05     0.03     0.28     0.25

Net interest margin, excluding impact of covered asset accretion (3)

     3.41     3.28     3.25     3.11     3.08

 

(1) 

For purposes of this table, changes which are not due solely to volume changes or rate changes are allocated to such categories in proportion to the absolute amounts of the change in each.

(2) 

Interest income includes $6.9 million and $6.2 million in loan fees for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

(3) 

Interest income and yields are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%. See Table 2 for a reconciliation of the effect of the tax-equivalent adjustment.

(4) 

Average loans on a nonaccrual basis for the recognition of interest income totaled $377.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and $409.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and are included in loans for purposes of this analysis. Interest foregone on impaired loans is estimated to be approximately $4.0 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and is based on the average loan portfolio yield for the respective period.

(5) 

Covered interest-earning assets consist of loans acquired through an FDIC-assisted transaction that are subject to a loss share agreement and the related indemnification asset. Refer to the section entitled “Covered Assets” for a detail discussion.

 

Note Prior period net interest margin computations were modified to conform with the current period presentation.

Provision for loan losses

The provision for loan losses, excluding the provision for covered loans, totaled $36.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $72.1 million for the same period in 2010. The provision for loan losses is a function of our allowance for loan loss methodology used to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for inherent loan losses after net charge-offs have been deducted. Net charge-offs were $41.3 million in the first quarter 2011 compared to $56.9 million in net charge-offs for the same period in 2010. For further analysis and information on how we determine the appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses and analysis of credit quality, see “Critical Accounting Policies” and “Credit Quality Management and Allowance for Loan Losses.”

Provision for covered loan losses

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized $872,000 in provision for covered loan losses related to the loans purchased under the FDIC-assisted transaction loss share agreement reflecting a decline in expected cash flows subsequent to the date of acquisition on such loans. The provision for covered loan losses represents the change in the value of the 20% non-reimbursable portion of expected losses.

 

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Non-interest Income

Non-interest income is derived from a number of sources related to our banking, capital markets, treasury management and trust and investments businesses. The following table presents these multiple sources of revenue.

Table 4

Non-interest Income Analysis

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
        
     2011      2010      % Change  

Trust and Investments

   $ 4,662       $ 4,424         5.4   

Mortgage banking

     1,402         2,121         -33.9   

Capital markets products

     4,489         278         n/m   

Treasury management

     4,751         3,608         31.7   

Loan and credit-related fees

     5,898         3,453         70.8   

Other income, service charges, and fees

     2,058         1,155         78.2   
                          

Subtotal fee revenue

     23,260         15,039         54.7   

Net securities gains

     367         29         n/m   
                          

Total non-interest income

   $ 23,627       $ 15,068         56.8   
                          

 

n/m Not meaningful.

Total non-interest income for first quarter 2011 was $23.6 million, an increase of $8.6 million, or 57%, from $15.1 million in the first quarter 2010 with all major categories, excluding mortgage banking, contributing to the year over year growth. Our total fee revenue for the first quarter 2011 was $23.3 million, an increase of $8.2 million, or 55%, from $15.0 million in the first quarter 2010.

Trust and investments income increased $238,000, or 5%, from the first quarter 2010. The increase is due to improved markets, new custody assets and client acquisition as the majority of our trust and investment fees are asset based. Total assets under management and administration (“AUMA”) increased by $330.7 million to $4.3 billion at March 31, 2011, compared to $4.0 billion at March 31, 2010. AUMA are assets held in trust where we serve as trustee or in accounts where we make investment decisions on behalf of clients. AUMA also includes non-managed assets we hold in custody for clients or for which we receive fees for advisory or brokerage services. We do not include these assets on our Consolidated Statements of Condition.

Revenue from our mortgage business decreased $719,000, or 34%, from the first quarter 2010, reflecting the broader industry trend of lower volume due to increasing mortgage interest rates following an extended period in 2010 of lower mortgage interest rates and higher refinancing activity.

Capital markets income increased $4.2 million from the first quarter 2010 and included an $817,000 credit valuation adjustment (“CVA”) compared to a negative CVA of $1.3 million for the first quarter 2010. The CVA represents the credit component of fair value with regard to both client-based trades and the related matched trades with interbank dealer counterparties. Exclusive of CVA adjustments, year-over-year capital markets income increased to $3.7 million in the current period compared to $1.6 million in the first quarter 2010. The current quarter improvement is attributable to higher revenue from increased client interest rate swap fees on higher transaction volumes compared to the prior year quarter as interest rate volatility influenced client demand for hedging products. Interest rate hedging activity is sensitive to the pace of loan growth, the shape of the LIBOR curve, and our clients’ interest rate expectations.

Our treasury management group offers a full range of receivables and payables services in addition to online banking and reporting. These products and services include remote capture, liquidity management, and lockbox services which are often linked to non-interest and interest-bearing deposits. Treasury management income increased $1.1 million, or 32%, from the first quarter 2010. This increase is attributable to the continued product penetration of our existing client base.

Loan and credit related fees include income generated from letters of credit, unused commitments, loan syndications and various non-yield loan fees. Loan and credit related fees increased $2.4 million, or 71%, from the first quarter 2010 and is principally due to a higher volume of syndication deals led by us, coupled with greater unused commitment fees resulting from improved pricing on our commercial client base.

 

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Other income, service charges, and fees increased $903,000, or 78%, from the first quarter 2010. The increase was primarily due to $300,000 gain on sale of our land trust accounts, and $372,000 in gains on sale on Small Business Administration loans during the period.

Net securities gains totaled $367,000 for the first quarter 2011 compared to $29,000 net securities gains for the first quarter 2010. During the first quarter 2011, we sold $15.3 million of collateralized mortgage obligations and $11.4 million of state and municipal securities, resulting in the recognition of net securities gains of $394,000, which was partially offset by $27,000 in losses on our other non-marketable securities.

Various provisions of the Dodd Frank Act have not yet been fully implemented and many of the rules and regulations called for by the legislation are yet to be finalized. Among other things, depending on the outcome of pending rulemaking, we could be impacted by limits on debit card interchange fees we earn in our community banking line of business, risk retention requirements that may cause us to modify our mortgage banking activity, additional compliance burdens and potential clearing requirements that may affect pricing and demand for interest rate swap transactions that we offer to clients in our capital markets business, and the repeal of the prohibition on payment of interest on commercial demand deposits that could affect our funding costs and may alter the pricing structure of our treasury management business.

Non-interest Expense

Table 5

Non-interest Expense Analysis

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
    % Change  
     2011     2010    

Compensation expense:

      

Salaries and wages

   $ 23,328      $ 22,739        2.6   

Share-based costs

     3,514        4,273        -17.8   

Incentive compensation, retirement costs and other employee benefits

     11,715        12,377        -5.3   
                        

Total compensation expense

     38,557        39,389        -2.1   

Net occupancy expense

     7,532        7,295        3.2   

Technology and related costs

     2,661        3,043        -12.6   

Marketing

     1,943        2,102        -7.6   

Professional services

     2,334        4,203        -44.5   

Outsourced servicing costs

     2,154        1,521        41.6   

Net foreclosed property expense

     6,306        1,403        349.5   

Postage, telephone, and delivery

     888        965        -8.0   

Insurance

     7,340        5,419        35.4   

Loan and collection

     2,553        2,579        -1.0   

Other expenses

     3,081        5,452        -43.5   
                        

Total non-interest expense

   $ 75,349      $ 73,371        2.7   
                        

Operating efficiency ratios

      

Non-interest expense to average assets

     2.44     2.39  

Net overhead ratio (1)

     1.68     1.90  

Efficiency ratio (2)

     59.34     64.21  

 

(1) 

Computed as the total of non-interest expense less non-interest income, annualized, divided by average total assets.

(2) 

Computed as non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income. The efficiency ratio is presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%. See Table 28, “Non-U.S. GAAP Measures” for a reconciliation of the effect of the tax-equivalent adjustment.

Non-interest expense increased for the first quarter 2011 by $2.0 million, or 3%, from the first quarter 2010. The increase was primarily due to elevated net foreclosed property expense and FDIC insurance costs partially offset by lower provisions for unfunded credit commitments, compensation costs and professional services. The expense moderation reflects management’s focus on containing costs.

Compensation expense declined overall by $832,000, or 2%, from the first quarter 2010. Salary and wages were up 3% due to annual merit increases effective March 1 and were offset by lower mortgage commissions, which correlate with lower mortgage banking revenue. Share-based costs were down $759,000 from first quarter 2010 and is directly associated with an adjustment in forfeiture levels on expense recognition of the value of awards issued. Incentive compensation, retirement costs and other employee benefits were down by $662,000 from first quarter 2010 due to a lower bonus accrual amount in part due to a new plan feature providing for a portion of any 2011 bonuses for certain employees to be deferred over a defined service period. This reduction was partially offset by higher payroll taxes and 401K match contribution associated with bonuses paid in the first quarter 2011 compared to the absence of bonuses paid in the prior year period.

 

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Technology costs decreased $382,000 from first the first quarter 2010 as the prior year comparative period included one-time system conversion costs of the former Founders Bank into our main core data systems.

The $633,000 increase in outsourced servicing costs related primarily to higher volume of lockbox services provided to clients as part of a Treasury Management offering where ongoing cross-sell activity has led to continued increases in business levels.

Professional services, which include fees paid for legal, accounting, and consulting services, decreased $1.9 million, from the first quarter 2010. The decrease is primarily due to higher costs in the prior year period including consulting engagements associated with credit and risk management and the integration of the former Founders Bank, as well as higher legal and audit fees in the prior year period.

Net foreclosed property expenses, which include write-downs on foreclosed properties, gains and losses on sales of foreclosed properties, and other expenses associated with the foreclosure process and maintenance of OREO, increased $4.9 million from the first quarter 2010. The increase in net foreclosed property expense is primarily due to higher valuation write-downs resulting from a change in values from lower updated appraisals obtained on selected properties coupled with higher loss on sale of OREO. Of the $4.8 million in write-downs during the first quarter 2011, $3.5 million related to seven properties. While the majority of valuations of our OREO properties remained relatively stable, we expect net foreclosed property expense to remain at elevated levels with continued inflows of foreclosed property into OREO as we work out nonperforming loans. In evaluating opportunities to sell OREO, we seek to maximize our recovery and the timing of dispositions will depend on a number of factors, including the pace and timing of the overall recovery of the economy, instability or lack of meaningful activity in the real estate market and/or higher levels of real estate coming into the market for sale.

First quarter 2011 insurance costs increased $1.9 million from the first quarter 2010. In February 2011, the FDIC adopted final rules amending the deposit insurance assessment regulations, modifying, among other provisions, the assessment base from one based on domestic deposits to one based on total assets less average tangible equity. The final rules took effect April 1, 2011, impacting assessments beginning in the second quarter 2011 and may result in lower deposit insurance costs going forward, based on the Company’s current asset and tangible equity levels.

Other expense decreased $2.4 million compared to first quarter 2010 primarily due to a $2.0 million provision for unfunded credit commitments in the prior year period. Costs associated with the CDARS® product offering, education-related costs, and office supplies were also lower in the 2011 period.

Growth in revenue outpaced the growth in total non-interest expense and as a result, our first quarter 2011 efficiency ratio improved to 59.34%, compared to 64.21% in the first quarter 2010.

Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income tax expense. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, we recorded an income tax provision of $2.3 million on pre-tax income of $13.3 million (equal to a 17.2% effective tax rate) compared to an income tax benefit of $11.7 million on a pre-tax loss of $32.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (equal to a 35.9% effective tax benefit rate).

Generally, the Company’s effective income tax rate varies from the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% (federal income tax benefit rate of 35% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010) principally due to state income taxes, the effects of tax-exempt earnings from municipal securities and bank-owned life insurance, non-deductible compensation and business expenses, and tax credits. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the effective tax rate was also impacted by a $2.8 million tax benefit associated with the repricing of the Company’s deferred tax asset due to a change in the Illinois corporate income tax rate that became effective during the quarter. Exclusive of this one-time adjustment, the Company’s effective tax rate would have been 38.6% in the current quarter. The Company expects that the impact of this Illinois tax rate increase for 2011 will be to increase its normal effective tax rate by approximately one percentage point from pre-change levels.

Future changes in federal corporate income tax rates, if any, would also impact tax expense in the period of enactment. There have been recent legislative proposals to reduce federal corporate tax rates, which, if adopted as proposed, would result in a charge relating to the carrying value of any deferred tax asset at that time, and the Company would benefit from a reduction in its effective tax rate in later periods. It is unknown whether such proposals will ultimately be enacted or if enacted, what, if any, other changes could affect the Company’s financial statements.

 

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In determining that realization of the deferred tax assets is more likely than not and no valuation allowance is needed at March 31, 2011, we considered negative evidence, including our cumulative pre-tax loss for financial statement purposes for the trailing three-year period, our past performance in forecasting credit costs, and the continuing challenging conditions in the commercial real estate sector.

We also considered a number of positive factors, including (a) taxable income generated in 2010 and year-to-date 2011, (b) reversing taxable temporary differences in future periods, (c) the decline in the cumulative book loss during the past several quarters and our expectations for the balance of 2011, (d) our success in generating increasing levels of pre-tax, pre-provision earnings during 2009, 2010 and year-to-date 2011, (e) our reporting of pre-tax profits in each of the past four quarters and six of the past nine quarters; (f) the concentration of credit losses in certain segments and vintages of our loan portfolio during the past three years and the relative stability of credit trends in recent quarters; (g) our excess capital position relative to “well capitalized” regulatory standards and other industry benchmarks; and (h) no history of federal net operating loss carryforwards and the availability of the 20-year federal net operating loss carryforward period.

At March 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $14 million of deferred tax assets that relate to equity compensation awards that may not be fully realized, primarily due to a decline in the Company’s stock price since certain of the awards were granted. In such circumstances a valuation allowance is not recorded but when such awards vest, are exercised or expire, the Company incurs tax charges if there is a stock price “shortfall.” Such shortfall amounts are charged to stockholders’ equity if there is a sufficient level of “excess” tax benefits accumulated from prior years. The Company expects that the balance of cumulative prior year “excess” tax benefits may be reduced to $0 in the future due to additional “shortfall” charges, in which case any future charges may need to be recorded to income tax expense, resulting in an increase in the Company’s effective tax rate. The amount of such “shortfall” charges in future periods, the amount that may be charged to income tax expense and the timing of such charges cannot be reasonably estimated because it is largely dependent on changes in the Company’s stock price and other factors.

Operating Segments Results

We have three primary business segments: Banking, Trust and Investments, and Holding Company Activities. The PrivateBank Mortgage Company results are included in the Banking segment.

Banking

The profitability of our Banking segment is primarily dependent on net interest income, provision for loan losses, non-interest income and non-interest expense. The net income for the Banking segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $16.8 million, an increase of $29.4 million from net loss of $12.6 million for the prior year period. The increase in net income resulted primarily from improvement in credit-related conditions, which was reflected in a $35.0 million decrease in the provision for loan losses. Results also benefited from a $3.3 million increase in net interest income as margins improved from lower funding costs and broad-based fee income growth, which translated into an $8.4 million increase in non-interest income. These improvements were offset by a $4.5 million increase in non-interest expense. Total loans for the Banking segment decreased slightly to $9.0 billion at March 31, 2011 compared to $9.1 billion at December 31, 2010. Total deposits were $10.8 billion at March 31, 2011 increasing slightly from December 31, 2010 levels of $10.7 billion.

Trust and Investments

The Trust and Investments segment includes investment management, investment advisory, personal trust and estate administration, custodial and escrow, retirement account administration, and brokerage services. Lodestar Investment Counsel, LLC (“Lodestar”), an investment management firm and partially-owned subsidiary, is included in our Trust and Investments segment. We own a controlling interest in Lodestar and certain members of management of Lodestar owns the remaining interest.

Net income attributable to controlling interests for Trust and Investments increased to $575,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $426,000 in the prior year period due to increases in fee revenue and decreases in non-interest expense. The Trust and Investments fee revenue was $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, a 5% increase year-over-year from $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and was attributable to larger AUMA as of March 31, 2011 of $4.3 billion compared to $4.0 billion as of March 31, 2010.

 

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We engage third party investment managers, as well as Lodestar, for a number of our Trust and Investments relationships. Fees paid to third party investment managers declined 10% to $568,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $635,000 for the 2010 quarter.

Holding Company Activities

The Holding Company Activities segment consists of parent company-only matters and intersegment eliminations. The Holding Company’s most significant asset is its net investment in its bank subsidiary. Undistributed earnings relating to this investment is not included in the Holding Company financial results. Holding Company financial results are represented primarily by interest expense on borrowings and operating expenses. Recurring operating expenses consist primarily of share-based compensation and professional fees. The Holding Company Activities segment reported a net loss of $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to a net loss of $8.8 million for the prior year period. The year over year reduction in loss is due to lower interest expense on junior subordinated debt securities which have repriced downward from a year ago as well as lower compensation costs associated with stock-based compensation and reduced professional fees.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Investment Portfolio Management

We manage our investment portfolio to maximize the return on invested funds within acceptable risk guidelines, to meet pledging and liquidity requirements, and to adjust balance sheet interest rate sensitivity to attempt to protect net interest income against the impact of changes in interest rates.

We may adjust the size and composition of our securities portfolio according to a number of factors, including expected liquidity needs, the current and forecasted interest rate environment, our actual and anticipated balance sheet growth rate, the relative value of various segments of the securities markets, and the broader economic environment.

Investments are comprised of debt securities and non-marketable equity investments. Our debt securities portfolio is primarily comprised of residential mortgage-backed pools, collateralized mortgage obligations, U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, and state and municipal bonds.

All debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and may be sold as part of our asset/liability management strategy in response to changes in interest rates, liquidity needs or significant prepayment risk. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on the securities available-for-sale represent the difference between the aggregated cost and fair value of the portfolio and are reported, on an after-tax basis, as a separate component of equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. This balance sheet component will fluctuate as current market interest rates and conditions change, thereby affecting the aggregate fair value of the portfolio.

Non-marketable equity investments include Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock and other various equity securities. At March 31, 2011, our investment in FHLB stock was $20.5 million, compared to $20.7 million at December 31, 2010. Our FHLB stock holdings are necessary to maintain the FHLB advances. In order to increase our liquidity, we are in the process of becoming a member of the FHLB Chicago and in connection with, and subject to approval, of our membership application by the FHLB Chicago, we expect to purchase approximately $25.0 million of FHLB Chicago stock during the second or third quarter 2011. Also included in non-marketable equity investments are certain investments in funds that make investments in accordance with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act. Such investments had a carrying amount of $3.0 million at March 31, 2011.

We do not own any Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae preferred stock or subordinated debt obligations, bank trust preferred securities, or any sub-prime mortgage-backed securities.

 

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Table 6

Investment Securities Portfolio Valuation Summary

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     As of March 31, 2011      As of December 31, 2010  
     Fair
Value
     Amortized
Cost
     % of
Total
     Fair
Value
     Amortized
Cost
     % of
Total
 

Available-for-Sale

                 

U.S. Treasury securities

   $ 9,951       $ 9,958         0.5       $ —         $ —           —     

U.S. Agency securities

     10,331         10,120         0.5         10,426         10,155         0.6   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     448,518         445,647         23.4         451,721         450,251         23.7   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     1,268,753         1,247,750         66.2         1,247,031         1,222,642         65.5   

State and municipal securities

     154,251         147,878         8.1         172,108         166,209         9.0   

Foreign sovereign debt

     500         500         *         500         500         *   
                                                     

Total available-for-sale

     1,892,304         1,861,853         98.7         1,881,786         1,849,757         98.8   
                                                     

Non-marketable Equity Investments

                 

FHLB stock

     20,516         20,516         1.1         20,694         20,694         1.1   

Other

     2,974         2,974         0.2         2,843         2,843         0.1   
                                                     

Total non-marketable equity investments

     23,490         23,490         1.3         23,537         23,537         1.2   
                                                     

Total securities

   $ 1,915,794       $ 1,885,343         100.0       $ 1,905,323       $ 1,873,294         100.0   
                                                     

 

* Less than 0.1%

As of March 31, 2011, our securities portfolio totaled $1.9 billion and was comparative to December 31, 2010. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we added $14.4 million to the available-for-sale investment portfolio, net of payoffs and sales, predominantly reflected in increased balances of residential mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasury securities.

Due to the changes in market conditions during the first quarter 2011, we repositioned a portion of our investment portfolio, selling $15.3 million of collateralized mortgage obligations and $11.4 million of state and municipal securities, resulting in a net securities gain of $394,000, which was partially offset by $27,000 in losses on our other non-marketable equity investments.

Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities comprise over 90% of the available-for-sale securities portfolio at March 31, 2011. All of the mortgage securities are backed by U.S. Government-owned agencies or issued by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. All mortgage securities are composed of fixed rate, fully amortizing collateral with final maturities of 30 years or less.

Investments in debt instruments of state and local municipalities comprised 8% of the total available-for-sale securities portfolio at March 31, 2011. This type of security has historically experienced very low default rates and provided a predictable cash flow since it generally is not subject to significant prepayment. Insurance companies regularly provide credit enhancement to improve the credit rating and liquidity of a municipal bond issuance. Management considers the credit enhancement and underlying municipality credit rating when evaluating a purchase or sale decision.

At March 31, 2011, our reported equity reflected unrealized securities gains, net of tax, of $19.1 million and was down slightly from $20.1 million at December 31, 2010.

The following table presents the maturities of the different types of investments that we owned at March 31, 2011, and the corresponding interest rates that the investments will yield if they are held to their respective maturity date. The amounts are based on amortized cost.

 

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Table 7

Repricing Distribution and Portfolio Yields

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    As of March 31, 2011  
    One Year or Less     One Year to Five
Years
    Five Years to Ten Years     After 10 years  
    Amortized
Cost
    Yield to
Maturity
    Amortized
Cost
    Yield to
Maturity
    Amortized
Cost
    Yield to
Maturity
    Amortized
Cost
    Yield to
Maturity
 

Available-for-Sale

               

U.S. Treasury securities

  $ —          —     $ 9,958        1.15   $ —          —     $ —          —  

U.S. Agency securities

    —          —       10,120        2.51     —          —       —          —  

Collateralized mortgage obligations (1)

    80,223        3.09     217,018        3.29     121,523        3.43     26,883        3.43

Residential mortgage-backed securities (1)

    254,294        3.72     624,306        3.64     290,939        3.53     78,211        3.33

State and municipal securities (2)

    4,968        6.13     63,163        6.61     72,437        5.34     7,310        6.49

Foreign sovereign debt

    —          —       500        1.30     —          —       —          —  
                                                               

Total available-for-sale

    339,485        3.61     925,065        3.72     484,899        3.77     112,404        3.56
                                                               

Non-marketable Equity investments (3)

               

FHLB stock

    20,516        1.90     —          —       —          —       —          —  

Other

    2,974        n/m        —          —          —          —          —          —     
                                                               

Total non-marketable equity investments

    23,490        1.66     —          —       —          —       —          —  
                                                               

Total securities

  $ 362,975        3.48   $ 925,065        3.72   $ 484,899        3.77   $ 112,404        3.56
                                                               

 

(1) 

The repricing distributions and yields to maturity of mortgage-backed securities are based on estimated future cash flows and prepayments. Actual repricings and yields of the securities may differ from those reflected in the table depending upon actual interest rates and prepayment speeds.

(2) 

Yields on state and municipal securities are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%. The maturity date of state and municipal bonds is based on contractual maturity, unless the bond, based on current market prices, is deemed to have a high probability that the call will be exercised, in which case the call date is used as the maturity date.

(3) 

The yield on FHLB stock is based on dividend announcements.

LOAN PORTFOLIO AND CREDIT QUALITY (excluding covered assets)

Portfolio Composition

The following discussion of our loan portfolio and credit quality excludes covered assets. Covered assets represent assets acquired through an FDIC-assisted transaction that are subject to a loss share agreement and are presented separately on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. For additional discussion of covered assets, refer to Note 6 of “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” and the “Covered Asset” section presented later in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

Total loans, excluding covered assets, were $9.0 billion as of March 31, 2011, compared to $9.1 billion at December 31, 2010. Despite relatively low market demand for credit during the first quarter, we were successful in adding $210.5 million in new credit relationships and had $415.5 million in draws on existing lines. This growth was offset by $190.4 million in payoffs, $452.3 million in paydowns and $60.6 million in charge-offs and loan sales. We continue to focus on larger commercial loan originations to build our portfolio as we work to reduce the concentration of commercial real estate and construction loans. As a result of these ongoing reshaping efforts, commercial loans increased by $157.3 million, or 3.2%, during the quarter and represented 56% of total loans at March 31, 2011, compared to 54% at December 31, 2010. Commercial real estate and construction loans decreased by $183.7 million, or 5.4%, and represented 35% of total loans at March 31, 2011 compared to 37% at December 31, 2010. We are also actively managing accounts that no longer align strategically or do not meet return or other performance hurdles in an effort to exit these relationships where appropriate. Legacy loans, which now represent less than one-third of our total loan portfolio, decreased by approximately $900 million in the past 12 months with $232 million reduction in first quarter 2011.

 

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The following table provides an analysis of the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates shown.

Table 8

Loan Portfolio

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
     % of
Total
     December 31,
2010
     % of
Total
     % Change  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 4,079,874         45.1       $ 4,015,257         44.1         1.6   

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

     990,342         11.0         897,620         9.8         10.3   
                                            

Total commercial

     5,070,216         56.1         4,912,877         53.9         3.2   

Commercial real estate

     2,289,259         25.3         2,400,923         26.3         -4.7   

Commercial real estate – multi-family

     451,685         5.0         457,246         5.0         -1.2   
                                            

Total commercial real estate

     2,740,944         30.3         2,858,169         31.3         -4.1   

Construction

     464,253         5.1         530,733         5.8         -12.5   
                                            

Total commercial real estate and construction

     3,205,197         35.4         3,388,902         37.1         -5.4   
                                            

Residential real estate

     314,082         3.5         319,146         3.5         -1.6   

Home equity

     188,900         2.1         197,179         2.2         -4.2   

Personal

     258,672         2.9         296,253         3.3         -12.7   
                                            

Total loans

   $ 9,037,067         100.0       $ 9,114,357         100.0         -0.8   
                                            

The following table summarizes our commercial real estate and construction loan portfolios by collateral type at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The composition of our commercial real estate portfolio is principally located in and around our core markets and is significantly concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan area. The single largest category of commercial real estate at March 31, 2011 was office real estate, which represented 19% of the portfolio. Our strategy is to reduce our exposure to land loans, which comprised 11% of the total commercial real estate and construction portfolio at March 31, 2011 and at year end. We expect this goal may be challenging in the near term due to the current illiquidity of this asset class. The first quarter decline in the commercial real estate portfolio is partially attributable to $29.4 million in charge-offs during the first quarter 2011 and declines in the construction portfolio are partially due to projects reaching completion at which point they are reclassified into the commercial real estate category.

 

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Table 9

Commercial Real Estate and Construction Loan Portfolios

by Collateral Type

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Amount      % of Total      Amount      % of Total  

Commercial Real Estate

           

Land

   $ 297,373         11       $ 311,464         11   

Residential 1-4 family

     136,632         5         139,689         5   

Multi-family

     451,685         16         457,246         16   

Industrial/warehouse

     384,127         14         391,694         14   

Office

     525,013         19         531,193         18   

Retail

     420,766         15         450,135         16   

Health care

     79,854         3         114,545         4   

Mixed use/other

     445,494         17         462,203         16   
                                   

Total commercial real estate

   $ 2,740,944         100       $ 2,858,169         100   
                                   
     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Amount      % of Total      Amount      % of Total  

Construction

           

Land

   $ 51,681         11       $ 46,036         9   

Residential 1-4 family

     24,588         5         30,698         6   

Multi-family

     77,117         17         77,685         15   

Industrial/warehouse

     34,505         7         34,703         7   

Office

     83,629         18         92,369         17   

Retail

     78,155         17         92,268         17   

Mixed use/other

     114,578         25         156,974         29   
                                   

Total construction

   $ 464,253         100       $ 530,733         100   
                                   

Maturity and Interest Rate Sensitivity of Loan Portfolio

The following table summarizes the maturity distribution of our loan portfolio as of March 31, 2011, by category, as well as the interest rate sensitivity of loans in these categories that have maturities in excess of one year.

 

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Table 10

Maturities and Sensitivities of Loans

to Changes in Interest Rates

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     As of March 31, 2011  
     Due in
1 year
or less
     Due after 1
year through
5 years
     Due after
5 years
     Total  

Commercial

   $ 1,324,991       $ 3,665,215       $ 80,010       $ 5,070,216   

Commercial real estate

     1,096,795         1,548,081         96,068         2,740,944   

Construction

     281,179         181,997         1,077         464,253   

Residential real estate

     12,494         38,174         263,414         314,082   

Home equity

     49,589         127,440         11,871         188,900   

Personal

     151,274         104,944         2,454         258,672   
                                   

Total

   $ 2,916,322       $ 5,665,851       $ 454,894       $ 9,037,067   
                                   

Loans maturing after one year:

           

Predetermined (fixed) interest rates

      $ 834,657       $ 66,587      

Floating interest rates

        4,831,194         388,307      
                       

Total

      $ 5,665,851       $ 454,894      
                       

Of the $5.2 billion in loans maturing after one year with a floating interest rate, $1.5 billion are subject to interest rate floors in accordance with the loan agreement with $1.2 billion that have such floor in effect at March 31, 2011.

Delinquent Loans, Nonperforming Assets and Potential Problem Loans

Loans are considered delinquent if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payment is due, generally 30 days or more past due. All loans greater than 90 days past due are classified as nonperforming. Delinquency can be driven by either failure of the borrower to make payments within the term of the loan or failure to make the final payment at maturity. The majority of our loans are not fully amortizing over the term of the loan and may become delinquent at maturity if the borrower is unable to obtain refinancing when, for example, the appraised value of the underlying collateral no longer supports the credit of total commercial real estate and construction loans outstanding at March 31, 2011, $451.0 million are scheduled to mature in the second quarter of 2011, the majority of which were performing at March 31, 2011. In recent quarters, the amount of in-flows to nonperforming loans has exceeded delinquent loan levels, particularly in the commercial real estate category, reflecting, in part, that loans which cannot be renewed or repaid at maturity may become nonperforming before 90 days past due.

Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and real estate that has been acquired primarily through foreclosure proceedings and are awaiting disposition (“OREO”). Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans and restructured loans that remain on nonaccrual. We specifically exclude certain restructured loans that accrue interest from our definition of nonperforming loans if the borrower has demonstrated the ability to meet the new terms of the restructuring as evidenced by a minimum of six months of performance in compliance with the restructured terms or if the borrower’s performance prior to the restructuring or other significant events at the time of the restructuring supports returning or maintaining the loan on accrual status. All loans are placed on nonaccrual status when principal or interest payments become 90 days past due or earlier when management deems the collectability of the principal or interest to be in question rather than waiting until the loans become 90 days past due. When interest accruals are discontinued, accrued but uncollected interest is reversed reducing interest income. Subsequent receipts on nonaccrual loans are recorded in the financial statements as a reduction of principal, and interest income is only recorded on a cash basis after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Classification of a loan as nonaccrual does not necessarily preclude the ultimate collection of loan principal and/or interest.

Foreclosed assets represent property acquired as the result of borrower defaults on loans secured by a mortgage on real property. Foreclosed assets are recorded at the lesser of current carrying value or estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs at the time of foreclosure. Write-downs occurring at foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses. On a periodic basis, the carrying values of these properties are adjusted based upon new appraisals and/or market indications. Write-downs are recorded for subsequent declines in net realizable value and are included in non-interest expense along with other expenses related to maintaining the properties. Nonperforming assets, including nonperforming loans, are presented in Tables 12 through 14. Additional information on our OREO is presented in Tables 17 through 19.

As part of our ongoing risk management practices and in certain circumstances, we may modify the terms of a loan to maximize the collection of amounts due when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. Extensions and modifications to loans are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines. In most cases, the modification is either a concessionary reduction in interest rate, extension of the maturity date, reduction in the principal balance, or other action intended to minimize potential losses that would otherwise not be considered in order to improve our ultimate recovery on the loan. Concessionary modifications are accounted for as troubled debt restructurings. Restructured loans can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual, or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. We may utilize a multiple note structure as a workout alternative for certain loans. The multiple note typically structures a troubled loan into two notes, where the first note is reasonably assured of repayment and performance according to the prudently modified terms and the portion of the troubled loan that is not reasonably assured of repayment is charged-off. Troubled debt restructurings accrue interest as long as the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated repayment performance at a level commensurate with the modified terms, otherwise the restructured loan will remain on nonaccrual. The composition of our restructured loans accruing interest is presented in Tables 12 and 15.

 

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Total nonperforming assets decreased by $3.9 million from $454.6 million at December 31, 2010 to $450.7 million at March 31, 2011. During the quarter, total nonperforming loans decreased by $8.9 million, while total OREO increased $5.0 million. Inflows to nonperforming loans, which were more than offset by problem loan resolutions and charge-offs, declined to $95.3 million for the first quarter 2011, down by $13.3 million from the fourth quarter. Nonperforming assets were 3.61% of total assets at March 31, 2011, compared to 3.65% at December 31, 2010.

We executed a number of transactions to reduce problem assets during the first quarter of 2011; we closed nonperforming loan and OREO sales totaling $11.3 million and $12.3 million, respectively. As we look to dispose of nonperforming assets, our efforts and strategies may be impacted by a number of factors, including but not limited to, the pace and timing of the overall recovery of the economy, instability or lack of meaningful activity in the real estate market, or higher levels of real estate coming into the market for sale. OREO is likely to remain elevated as nonperforming commercial real estate loans continue to move through the collection process.

Nonperforming loans were $356.9 million at March 31, 2011, down from $365.9 million at December 31, 2010. As shown in Table 14 providing nonperforming loan stratification by size, 17 nonperforming loans in excess of $5 million comprised 44% of our total nonperforming loans at March 31, 2011. The majority of our total nonperforming loans are commercial real estate and construction loans.

The $8.2 million, or 25%, increase in construction nonperforming loans from December 31, 2010 was primarily due to inflow of a single relationship approximating $15.0 million, partially offset by $3.6 million of previous nonperforming loans moving to OREO during the period.

Restructured loans accruing interest were $100.9 million at March 31, 2011, compared to $87.6 million at December 31, 2010. Of the restructured loans added during the quarter, 52% were from commercial loan relationships.

The following table breaks down our loan portfolio at March 31, 2011 between performing, delinquent and nonperforming status.

 

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Table 11

Delinquency Analysis

(Dollars in thousands)

 

           Delinquent              
     Current     30 – 59
Days
Past Due
    60 – 89
Days
Past Due
    90 Days
Past Due
and Accruing
    Nonaccrual     Total Loans  

Loan Balances:

            

Commercial

   $ 4,988,049      $ 3,997      $ 139      $ —        $ 78,031      $ 5,070,216   

Commercial real estate

     2,519,419        23,409        6,782        —          191,334        2,740,944   

Construction

     417,775        4,835        —          —          41,643        464,253   

Residential real estate

     296,064        753        396        —          16,869        314,082   

Personal and home equity

     413,661        1,921        2,935        —          29,055        447,572   
                                                

Total loans

   $ 8,634,968      $ 34,915      $ 10,252      $ —        $ 356,932      $ 9,037,067   
                                                

% of Loan Balance:

            

Commercial

     98.38     0.08     —       —       1.54     100.00

Commercial real estate

     91.92     0.85     0.25     —       6.98     100.00

Construction

     89.99     1.04     —       —       8.97     100.00

Residential real estate

     94.26     0.24     0.13     —       5.37     100.00

Personal and home equity

     92.42     0.43     0.66     —       6.49     100.00
                                                

Total loans

     95.55     0.39     0.11     —       3.95     100.00
                                                

 

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The following provides a comparison of our nonperforming assets, restructured loans still accruing interest and past due loans for the past five periods.

Table 12

Nonperforming Assets, Restructured and Past Due Loans

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2011     2010  
      March 31     December 31     September 30     June 30     March 31  

Nonaccrual loans:

          

Commercial

   $ 78,031      $ 82,146      $ 87,800      $ 90,364      $ 68,509   

Commercial real estate

     191,334        202,724        213,975        214,365        212,758   

Construction

     41,643        33,403        33,589        37,859        59,335   

Residential real estate

     16,869        14,841        9,101        9,717        16,776   

Personal and home equity

     29,055        32,766        26,691        17,874        23,829   
                                        

Total nonaccrual loans

     356,932        365,880        371,156        370,179        381,207   
                                        

90 days past due loans (still accruing interest)

     —          —          —          —          —     
                                        

Total nonperforming loans

     356,932        365,880        371,156        370,179        381,207   

Foreclosed real estate (“OREO”)

     93,770        88,728        90,944        68,693        60,755   
                                        

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 450,702      $ 454,608      $ 462,100      $ 438,872      $ 441,962   
                                        

Restructured loans accruing interest:

          

Commercial

   $ 15,050      $ 8,017      $ 2,422      $ 500      $ 489   

Commercial real estate

     67,420        60,019        27,601        3,530        3,351   

Construction

     3,094        4,348        —          —          —     

Residential real estate

     796        798        —          —          —     

Personal and home equity

     14,535        14,394        23,374        —          —     
                                        

Total restructured loans accruing interest

   $ 100,895      $ 87,576      $ 53,397      $ 4,030      $ 3,840   
                                        

30-89 days past due loans

   $ 45,167      $ 48,697      $ 47,700      $ 52,135      $ 108,859   

Nonperforming loans to total loans (excluding covered assets)

     3.95     4.01     4.13     4.18     4.28

Nonperforming loans to total assets

     2.86     2.94     2.95     2.94     2.98

Nonperforming assets to total assets

     3.61     3.65     3.67     3.48     3.46

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans

     61     61     60     63     62

 

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The following table presents changes in our nonperforming loans and loans classified as restructured loans accruing interest portfolio during the quarter ending March 31, 2011.

Table 13

Nonperforming Loans and

Restructured Loans Accruing Interest Rollforward

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months
Ended March 31,
2011
         Three Months
Ended March 31,
2011
 

Nonperforming loans rollforward:

     Restructured loans accruing interest rollforward:   

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 365,880     

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 87,576   

Additions:

    

Additions:

  

New nonaccrual loans

     95,275     

New restructured loans accruing interest

     19,328   

Reductions:

    

Advances

     —     

Return to performing status

     (11,059  

Reductions:

  

Paydowns and payoffs, net

     (16,301  

Paydowns and payoffs

     (1,535

Net sales

     (11,288  

Move to nonperforming loans

     (4,474
             

Transfer to OREO

     (23,655  

Balance at end of year

   $ 100,895   
             

Charge-offs, net

     (41,920     
             

Total reductions

     (104,223     
             

Balance at end of year

   $ 356,932        
             

The following table presents the stratification of our nonperforming loans as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Table 14

Nonperforming Loans Stratification

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Stratification  
     $5.0 Million
or More
     $3.0 Million to
$4.9 Million
     $1.5 Million to
$2.9 Million
     Under $1.5
Million
     Total  

As of March 31, 2011

              

Amount:

              

Commercial

   $ 51,468       $ 7,950       $ 5,113       $ 13,500       $ 78,031   

Commercial real estate

     75,416         28,384         38,306         49,228         191,334   

Construction

     20,397         4,551         8,654         8,041         41,643   

Residential real estate

     —           7,789         —           9,080         16,869   

Personal and home equity

     11,049         —           3,766         14,240         29,055   
                                            

Total nonaccrual loans

   $ 158,330       $ 48,674       $ 55,839       $ 94,089       $ 356,932   
                                            

Number of Borrowers:

              

Commercial

     4         2         2         43         51   

Commercial real estate

     10         7         18         85         120   

Construction

     2         1         4         13         20   

Residential real estate

     —           2         —           16         18   

Personal and home equity

     1         —           2         35         38   
                                            

Total

     17         12         26         192         247   
                                            

 

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     Stratification  
     $5.0 Million
or More
     $3.0 Million to
$4.9 Million
     $1.5 Million to
$2.9 Million
     Under $1.5
Million
     Total  

As of December 31, 2010

              

Amount:

              

Commercial

   $ 50,300       $ 8,420       $ 7,861       $ 15,565       $ 82,146   

Commercial real estate

     61,718         52,856         33,912         54,238         202,724   

Construction

     11,733         4,434         8,383         8,853         33,403   

Residential real estate

     —           4,790         —           10,051         14,841   

Personal and home equity

     15,491         4,419         1,932         10,924         32,766   
                                            

Total nonaccrual loans

   $ 139,242       $ 74,919       $ 52,088       $ 99,631       $ 365,880   
                                            

Number of Borrowers:

              

Commercial

     4         2         3         50         59   

Commercial real estate

     9         13         16         92         130   

Construction

     2         1         4         14         21   

Residential real estate

     —           1         —           17         18   

Personal and home equity

     1         1         1         28         31   
                                            

Total

     16         18         24         201         259   
                                            

The following table presents the stratification of our restructured loans accruing interest as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Table 15

Restructured Loans Accruing Interest Stratification

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Stratification  
     $5.0 Million
or More
     $3.0 Million to
$4.9 Million
     $1.5 Million to
$2.9 Million
     Under $1.5
Million
     Total  

As of March 31, 2011

              

Amount:

              

Commercial

   $ 5,265       $ 3,342       $ 1,774       $ 4,669       $ 15,050   

Commercial real estate

     41,479         10,048         8,724         7,169         67,420   

Construction

     —           3,094         —           —           3,094   

Residential real estate

     —           —           —           796         796   

Personal and home equity

     12,984         —           —           1,551         14,535   
                                            

Total

   $ 59,728       $ 16,484       $ 10,498       $ 14,185       $ 100,895   
                                            

Number of Borrowers:

              

Commercial

     1         1         1         10         13   

Commercial real estate

     3         3         4         10         20   

Construction

     —           1         —           —           1   

Residential real estate

     —           —           —           1         1   

Personal and home equity

     1         —           —           4         5   
                                            

Total

     5         5         5         25         40   
                                            

 

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     Stratification  
     $5.0 Million
or More
     $3.0 Million to
$4.9 Million
     $1.5 Million to
$2.9 Million
     Under $1.5
Million
     Total  

As of December 31, 2010

              

Amount:

              

Commercial

   $ —         $ —         $ 4,553       $ 3,464       $ 8,017   

Commercial real estate

     41,659         7,064         4,662         6,634         60,019   

Construction

     —           3,112         —           1,236         4,348   

Residential real estate

     —           —           —           798         798   

Personal and home equity

     13,114         —           —           1,280         14,394   
                                            

Total

   $ 54,773       $ 10,176       $ 9,215       $ 13,412       $ 87,576   
                                            

Number of Borrowers:

              

Commercial

     —           —           2         7         9   

Commercial real estate

     3         2         2         9         16   

Construction

     —           1         —           1         2   

Residential real estate

     —           —           —           1         1   

Personal and home equity

     1         —           —           1         2   
                                            

Total

     4         3         4         19         30   
                                            

The Company has adopted an internal risk rating policy in which each loan is rated for credit quality with a numerical rating of 1 through 8. Loans rated 5 and better (1-5 ratings, inclusive) are credits that exhibit acceptable financial performance, cash flow, and leverage. If any risk exists, we attempt to mitigate that risk by structure, collateral, monitoring, or other meaningful controls.

Credits rated 6 are considered special mention as these credits demonstrate potential weakness that if left unresolved, may result in deterioration in the Company’s credit position and/or the repayment prospects for the credit. Borrowers rated special mention may exhibit adverse operating trends, high leverage, tight liquidity, or other credit concerns.

Potential problem loans are loans that we have identified as performing in accordance with contractual terms, but for which management has varying levels of concern about the ability of the borrowers to meet existing repayment terms in future periods. These loans have a risk rating of 7 that are not otherwise classified as nonaccrual and are considered inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, the collateral pledged, or guarantors. These loans generally have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that may jeopardize collection of the debt and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not resolved. Although these loans are generally identified as potential problem loans and require additional attention by management, they may never become nonperforming. Because many of the potential problem loans are commercial real estate-related, a highly-stressed loan sector, and because the potential problem loan population contains some larger-sized credits, our total nonperforming loans may fluctuate over the next several quarters as we continue to execute remediation plans and work through the credit cycle. Potential problem loans as of March 31, 2011 are included in Table 16.

Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans risk rated 7 or 8 and have all the weaknesses inherent in a 7 rated potential problem loan with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently-existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Special mention, potential problem, and nonperforming loans are reviewed at minimum on a quarterly basis, while all other rated credits are reviewed annually or as the situation warrants.

The following table presents the credit quality of our loan portfolio as of March 31, 2011, segmented by our transformational and legacy portfolios. We aggregate loans by originating line of business for reserve purposes because of observable similarities in the performance experience of loans underwritten by the business units. Loans originated by the business units that existed prior to the strategic changes in 2007 are considered “legacy” loans. Loans originated by a business unit that was established in connection with or following the business transformation plan are considered “transformational” loans. Renewals or restructurings of legacy loans may continue to be evaluated as legacy loans depending on the structure or defining characteristics of the new transaction. The Company has implemented a line of business model that has reorganized the legacy business units so that after 2009, all new loan originations are considered transformational.

 

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Table 16

Credit Quality

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     As of March 31, 2011  
      Special
Mention
     % of
Portfolio
Loan
Type
     Potential
Problem
Loans
     % of
Portfolio
Loan
Type
     Non-
Performing
Loans
     % of
Portfolio
Loan
Type
     Total
Loans
 

As of March 31, 2011

                    

Transformational

                    

Commercial

   $ 29,991         0.7       $ 150,452         3.4       $ 58,013         1.3       $ 4,471,032   

Commercial real estate

     84,403         6.7         121,080         9.7         7,272         0.6         1,253,286   

Construction

     21,611         6.8         21,774         6.9         15,308         4.8         317,317   

Residential real estate

     1,219         1.2         5,723         5.7         272         0.3         100,137   

Home equity

     —           —           346         1.1         —           —           31,390   

Personal

     —           —           934         0.7         —           —           125,599   
                                                              

Total transformational

   $ 137,224         2.2       $ 300,309         4.8       $ 80,865         1.3       $ 6,298,761   

Legacy

                    

Commercial

   $ 28,107         4.7       $ 34,719         5.8       $ 20,018         3.3       $ 599,184   

Commercial real estate

     81,614         5.5         152,548         10.3         184,062         12.4         1,487,658   

Construction

     15,453         10.5         10,378         7.1         26,335         17.9         146,936   

Residential real estate

     8,917         4.2         9,469         4.4         16,597         7.8         213,945   

Home equity

     3,121         2.0         8,410         5.3         11,397         7.2         157,510   

Personal

     1,083         0.8         2,311         1.7         17,658         13.3         133,073   
                                                              

Total legacy

   $ 138,295         5.1       $ 217,835         8.0       $ 276,067         10.1       $ 2,738,306   
                                                              

Total

   $ 275,519         3.0       $ 518,144         5.7       $ 356,932         3.9       $ 9,037,067   
                                                              

As of December 31, 2010

                    

Transformational

                    

Commercial

   $ 85,039         2.0       $ 121,816         2.8       $ 51,097         1.2       $ 4,280,467   

Commercial real estate

     87,495         6.8         125,497         9.7         10,309         0.8         1,295,380   

Construction

     37,590         11.7         21,774         6.8         105         *         320,151   

Residential real estate

     1,214         1.4         5,888         6.8         35         *         86,473   

Home equity

     —           —           346         1.2         —           —           28,356   

Personal

     —           —           1,280         1.0         —           —           132,813   
                                                              

Total transformational

   $ 211,338         3.4       $ 276,601         4.5       $ 61,546         1.0       $ 6,143,640   

Legacy

                    

Commercial

   $ 26,891         4.3       $ 52,013         8.2       $ 31,049         4.9       $ 632,410   

Commercial real estate

     115,577         7.4         134,545         8.6         192,415         12.3         1,562,789   

Construction

     30,325         14.4         23,345         11.1         33,298         15.8         210,582   

Residential real estate

     8,748         3.8         9,213         4.0         14,806         6.4         232,673   

Home equity

     3,757         2.2         10,926         6.5         8,195         4.9         168,823   

Personal

     2,198         1.3         947         0.6         24,571         15.0         163,440   
                                                              

Total legacy

   $ 187,496         6.3       $ 230,989         7.8       $ 304,334         10.2       $ 2,970,717   
                                                              

Total

   $ 398,834         4.4       $ 507,590         5.6       $ 365,880         4.0       $ 9,114,357   
                                                              

 

* Less than 0.1%

 

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Foreclosed real estate

Foreclosed real estate (“OREO”) totaled $93.8 million at March 31, 2011, compared to $88.7 million at December 31, 2010, and is comprised of 387 properties. The increase in OREO properties during the first quarter 2011 reflects the movement of defaulted loans through the credit management process and disposals slowed. OREO is likely to remain elevated as nonperforming commercial real estate loans continue to move through the collection process. Given current economic conditions and the real estate market, the time required to sell these properties in an orderly fashion has increased. Table 17 presents a rollforward of OREO for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. Table 18 presents the composition of OREO properties at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and Table 19 presents OREO property by geographic location at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Table 17

OREO Rollforward

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010  

Beginning balance

   $ 88,728      $ 41,497   

New foreclosed properties

     23,661        24,135   

Valuation adjustments

     (4,762     (1,101

Disposals:

    

Sale proceeds

     (12,277     (3,942

Net (loss) gain on sale

     (1,580     166   
                

Ending balance

   $ 93,770      $ 60,755   
                

Table 18

OREO Properties by Type

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Number
of Properties
     Amount      Number
of Properties
     Amount  

Single family home

     24       $ 18,219         24       $ 21,534   

Land parcels

     322         37,079         320         34,122   

Multi-family units

     13         8,464         14         6,061   

Office/industrial

     24         25,544         20         26,511   

Retail

     4         4,464         1         500   
                                   

Total OREO properties

     387       $ 93,770         379       $ 88,728   
                                   

Table 19

OREO Property Type by Location

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Illinois      Georgia      Michigan      South
Eastern(1)
     Other      Total  

As of March 31, 2011

                 

Single family homes

   $ 16,054       $ 139       $ 1,954       $ —         $ 72       $ 18,219   

Land parcels

     12,325         5,706         4,531         10,396         4,121         37,079   

Multi-family

     5,854         —           2,610         —           —           8,464   

Office/industrial

     14,613         1,044         2,193         3,864         3,830         25,544   

Retail

     1,259         892         2,313         —           —           4,464   
                                                     

Total OREO properties

   $ 50,105       $ 7,781       $ 13,601       $ 14,260       $ 8,023       $ 93,770   
                                                     

 

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     Illinois      Georgia      Michigan      South
Eastern(1)
     Other      Total  

As of December 31, 2010

                 

Single family homes

   $ 14,943       $ 139       $ 6,194       $ —         $ 258       $ 21,534   

Land parcels

     10,874         4,772         3,626         10,396         4,454         34,122   

Multi-family

     5,166         —           895         —           —           6,061   

Office/industrial

     13,505         1,104         3,787         4,573         3,542         26,511   

Retail

     500         —           —           —           —           500   
                                                     

Total OREO properties

   $ 44,988       $ 6,015       $ 14,502       $ 14,969       $ 8,254       $ 88,728   
                                                     

 

(1)

Represents the southeastern states of Arkansas and Florida.

At March 31, 2011, land parcels, currently a fairly illiquid asset class, consisting of 322 properties, represented the largest portion of OREO at 40% of the total OREO carrying value with a single property located in Arkansas, valued at $10.4 million, representing 28% of this category. Office/industrial properties represented 27% of the total OREO carrying value and consisted of 24 properties. Single family homes represented 19% of the total OREO carrying value and consisting of 24 properties. Of the total OREO properties at March 31, 2011, 53% were located in Illinois, 8% in Georgia, 15% in Michigan, 11% in Arkansas, and 13% in other states.

Credit Quality Management and Allowance for Loan Losses

We maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level management believes is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is assessed quarterly and represents an accounting estimate of probable losses in the portfolio at each balance sheet date based on a review of available and relevant information at that time. The allowance is not a prediction of our actual credit losses going forward based on current and available information. The allowance contains provisions for probable losses that have been identified relating to specific borrowing relationships that are considered to be impaired (the “specific component” of the allowance), as well as probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified (the “general allocated component” of the allowance), which is determined using a methodology that is a function of quantitative and qualitative factors and management judgment applied to defined segments of our loan portfolio.

The specific component of the allowance relates to impaired loans. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, management believes that it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans and loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring. All loans that are over 90 days past due in principal or interest are by definition considered “impaired” and placed on nonaccrual status. Management may also place some loans on nonaccrual status before they are 90 days past due if they meet the above definition of “impaired.” Once a loan is determined to be impaired, the amount of impairment is measured based on, as applicable, the fair value of the underlying collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent, the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the loan’s observable fair value. Impaired loans exceeding $500,000 are evaluated individually while smaller loans are evaluated as pools using historical loss experience for the respective product type. If the estimated fair value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (including accrued interest, net of deferred loan fees and costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized by creating a specific reserve as a component of the allowance for loan losses. The recognition of any reserve required on new impaired loans is recorded in the same quarter in which the transfer of the loan to nonaccrual status occurred. Impaired loans with specific reserves are reviewed quarterly for any changes that would affect the specific reserve. Any impaired loan in which a determination has been made that the economic value is permanently reduced is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses to reflect its current economic value in the period in which the determination has been made.

When collateral-dependent real estate loans are determined to be impaired, updated appraisals are typically obtained every twelve months and evaluated internally every six months. In addition, both borrower and market-specific factors are taken into consideration, which may result in obtaining more frequent appraisal updates or broker-price opinions. Appraisals are typically conducted by third party independent appraisers under internal direction and engagement. Any appraisal with a value in excess of $250,000 is internally reviewed. Appraisals received with a value in excess of $1.0 million may be sent to an outside technical review firm if appropriate. Both levels of review involve a scope appropriate for the complexity and risk associated with the loan and its collateral. We consider other factors or recent developments which could adjust the valuations indicated in the appraisals or internal reviews. As of March 31, 2011, the average appraisal age used in the impaired loan valuation process was approximately 150 days. The amount of impaired assets which, by policy, requires an independent appraisal, but does not have a current external appraisal at year-end is not material to the overall reserve. In situations such as this, we establish a probable impairment reserve for the account based on our experience in the related asset class and type.

 

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The general component of the allowance is determined using a methodology that is a function of quantitative and qualitative factors applied to segments of our loan portfolio. The methodology takes into account at a product level the originating line of business (i.e., the transformational or legacy status of the loan), the origination year, the risk rating migration of the note, and historical default and loss history of similar products. Using this information, the methodology produces a range of possible reserve amounts by product. We consider the appropriate place within or outside these model ranges based on a variety of internal and external quantitative and qualitative factors to reflect data or timeframes not captured by the model that includes market and economic data and management judgment. We also assess the general allocated component estimate in total and consider whether, based on management’s judgment, any upwards or downwards adjustment is appropriate based on general and industry specific economic data, credit trends, information outside the model and other relevant indicators. In our evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance at March 31, 2011, we considered a number of factors for each product that included, but were not limited to, the following: for the commercial portfolio, the pace of growth in the commercial loan sector, the growth of manufacturing activity, the existence of larger individual credits and the more unseasoned nature of this growing transformational product type; for the commercial real estate portfolio, the potential impact of general commercial real estate trends, occupancy and leasing rate trends, the higher frequency of default in more recent years, charge-off severity and collateral value deterioration; for the construction portfolio, delinquency rates, industry experience on construction loan losses, construction spending rates, and for the residential, home equity, and personal portfolios, home price indices, sales volume, unemployment rates, vacancy rates, foreclosure rates, loan to value ratios, and delinquency rates.

The establishment of the allowance for loan losses involves a high degree of judgment and includes a level of imprecision given the difficulty of identifying all the factors impacting loan repayment and the timing of when losses actually occur. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond our control, including client performance, the economy, changes in interest rates and property values, and the interpretation by regulatory authorities of loan classifications.

Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately and consider this process to be an important credit management tool, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for the entire loan portfolio.

At least quarterly, management with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the allowance for loan losses and the underlying methodology. As of March 31, 2011, management deemed the allowance for loan losses to be adequate (i.e., sufficient to absorb losses that are inherent in the portfolio at that date, including those not yet identifiable).

As an integral part of their examination process, various federal and state regulatory agencies also review the allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require that certain loan balances be classified differently or charged off when their credit evaluations differ from those of management, based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

The accounting policies underlying the establishment and maintenance of the allowance for loan losses through provisions charged to operating expense are discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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Table 20

Quarterly Allowance for Loan Losses

and Summary of Loan Loss Experience

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Quarters ended  
     2011     2010  
     March 31     December 31     September 30     June 30     March 31  

Change in allowance for loan losses:

          

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 222,821      $ 223,392      $ 232,411      $ 236,851      $ 221,688   

Loans charged-off:

          

Commercial

     (4,200     (3,050     (2,541     (8,440     (18,129

Commercial real estate

     (29,409     (21,909     (31,809     (24,956     (21,793

Construction

     (62     (1,709     (4,882     (10,644     (10,264

Residential real estate

     (386     (544     (1,715     (886     (1,590

Home equity

     (1,447     (1,234     (736     (651     (1,087

Personal

     (6,787     (8,602     (8,939     (6,346     (4,584
                                        

Total charge-offs

     (42,291     (37,048     (50,622     (51,923     (57,447
                                        

Recoveries on loans previously charged-off:

          

Commercial

     465        1,243        730        664        330   

Commercial real estate

     272        75        304        896        53   

Construction

     97        274        131        444        134   

Residential real estate

     2        12        4        11        6   

Home equity

     10        79        9        3        4   

Personal

     155        259        394        73        17   
                                        

Total recoveries

     1,001        1,942        1,572        2,091        544   
                                        

Net charge-offs

     (41,290     (35,106     (49,050     (49,832     (56,903

Provisions charged to operating expense

     36,706        34,535        40,031        45,392        72,066   
                                        

Balance at end of period

   $ 218,237      $ 222,821      $ 223,392      $ 232,411      $ 236,851   
                                        

Total loans, excluding covered assets at period-end

   $ 9,037,067      $ 9,114,357      $ 8,992,129      $ 8,851,439      $ 8,898,228   

Allowance as a percent of loans at period-end

     2.41     2.44     2.48     2.63     2.66

Average loans, excluding covered assets

   $ 9,162,389      $ 9,037,538      $ 8,923,922      $ 8,934,421      $ 9,026,049   

Ratio of net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans outstanding for the period

     1.83     1.54     2.17     2.24     2.55

 

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We recorded a slight decrease in our allowance for loan losses to $218.2 million at March 31, 2011 by $4.6 million from $222.8 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in the allowance is the result of an improved credit risk profile for the performing portfolio and a reduction in our specific reserve requirements on the nonperforming loans. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans (excluding covered assets) was 2.41% at March 31, 2011, down slightly from 2.44% as of December 31, 2010. The loan loss allowance as a percentage of nonperforming loans did not change from the December 31, 2010 level of 61%. The provision for loan losses was $36.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $34.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and $72.1 million in the prior year period.

For the first quarter 2011, net charge-offs totaled $41.2 million as compared to $35.1 million in the fourth quarter 2010 and $56.9 million in the first quarter 2010. Continued high levels of charge-offs reflect real estate collateral values, particularly land values which have remained low. Commercial real estate comprised 71% of net charge-offs in the first quarter, reflecting the challenging market conditions associated with these loan types.

The following table presents our allocation of the allowance for loan losses by specific category at the dates shown.

Table 21

Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     As of March 31, 2011      As of December 31, 2010  
      Amount      % of
Total
Allowance
     % of
Loan
Balance
    
Amount
     % of
Total
Allowance
     % of
Loan
Balance
 

General allocated reserve:

                 

Commercial

   $ 50,250         23         1.0       $ 52,100         23         1.1   

Commercial real estate

     75,500         35         2.8         72,850         33         2.5   

Construction

     12,900         6         2.8         16,000         7         3.0   

Residential real estate

     4,425         2         1.4         4,275         2         1.3   

Home equity

     3,425         2         1.8         3,150         1         1.6   

Personal

     3,325         2         1.3         3,475         2         1.2   
                                                     

Total allocated

     149,825         70         1.7         151,850         68         1.7   

Specific reserve

     68,412         30         n/m         70,971         32         n/m   
                                                     

Total

   $ 218,237         100         2.4       $ 222,821         100         2.4   
                                                     

Under our methodology, the allowance for loan losses is comprised of the following components:

General Allocated Component of the Allowance

The general allocated component of the allowance decreased by $2.0 million during first quarter 2011, from $151.9 million at December 31, 2010 to $149.8 million at March 31, 2011. The reduction in the general allocated reserve was primarily influenced by the improved risk profile of the performing portfolio during the year, which is becoming more weighted in transformational and commercial loans and less weighted in legacy and commercial real estate loans. This changing mix positively impacts reserve requirements.

The allocated reserve for our construction portfolio declined $3.1 million, or 19%, to $12.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $16.0 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in this allocation is primarily due to a lower balance of loans in the construction sector at the end of the first quarter. The allocated reserve for our commercial real estate portfolio has increased $2.7 million to $75.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $72.9 million at December 31, 2010. The commercial real estate allocated reserve has increased slightly which reflects the movement of completed construction loans into the commercial real estate category and continued weakness in this particular portfolio.

 

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Specific Component of the Allowance

At March 31, 2011, the specific component of the allowance decreased by $2.6 million to $68.4 million from $71.0 million at December 31, 2010. The specific reserve requirements are primarily influenced by new loan additions to nonperforming status, as well as changes to collateral values. Our impaired loans are primarily collateral-dependent with such loans totaling $394.0 million of the total $457.8 million in impaired loans at March 31, 2011.

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

In addition to the allowance for loan losses, we maintain a reserve for unfunded commitments at a level we believe to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to unfunded credit facilities. At March 31, 2011, our reserve for unfunded commitments remained at December 31, 2010 levels of $8.1 million with no additional reserve necessary for the first quarter 2011. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other non-interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During 2010, we refined our methodology to calculate our unfunded commitment reserves on unfunded commitments to more closely align with the method we use to calculate our general component of our allowance. Unfunded commitments, excluding covered assets, totaled $4.0 billion and $3.9 billion at March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

COVERED ASSETS

Covered assets represent purchased loans and foreclosed loan collateral covered under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC as a result of the 2009 FDIC-assisted acquisition of the former Founders Bank from the FDIC. Under the loss share agreements, the FDIC generally will assume 80% of the first $173 million of credit losses and 95% of the credit losses in excess of $173 million, in both cases relating to assets existing at the date of acquisition.

The carrying amounts of covered assets are presented in the following table:

Table 22

Covered Assets

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Commercial loans

   $ 43,452      $ 44,812   

Commercial real estate loans

     181,661        189,194   

Residential mortgage loans

     55,144        56,748   

Consumer installment and other loans

     8,435        9,129   

Foreclosed real estate

     26,590        32,155   

Assets in lieu

     —          469   

Estimated loss reimbursement by the FDIC

     49,090        64,703   
                

Total covered assets

     364,372        397,210   

Allowance for covered asset losses

     (19,738     (15,334
                

Net covered assets

   $ 344,634      $ 381,876   
                

Total covered assets decreased by $32.8 million, or 8%, from $397.2 million at December 31, 2010 to $364.4 million at March 31, 2011. The reduction is primarily attributable to $15.4 million in principal paydowns, net of advances, as well as the resulting impact of such on the evaluation of expected cash flows and discount accretion levels. In addition, the estimated loss reimbursement by the FDIC (“the FDIC indemnification receivable”) further contributed to the reduction as a result of loss claims paid by the FDIC. The allowance for covered loan losses increased by $4.4 million to $19.7 million at March 31, 2011 from $15.3 million at December 31, 2010, reflecting a further credit deterioration in expected cash flows on certain pools of covered loans since the date of acquisition. Of the total increase in the allowance for covered loan losses, 80% was offset through the FDIC indemnification receivable and the remaining 20% representing the non-reimbursable portion of the loss share agreement recognized as a charge to provision for loan and covered loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of March 31, 2011, the FDIC had reimbursed the Company $78.4 million in losses under the loss share agreements.

 

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The following table presents covered loan delinquencies and nonperforming covered assets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and excludes purchased impaired loans which are accounted for on a pool basis. Since each pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows, the past due status of the pools, or that of individual loans within the pools, is not meaningful. Because we are recognizing interest income on each pool of loans, they are all considered to be performing. Covered assets are excluded from the asset quality presentation of our originated loan portfolio, given the loss share indemnification from the FDIC.

Table 23

Past Due Covered Loans and Nonperforming Covered Assets

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

30-59 days past due

   $ 2,520       $ 5,885   

60-89 days past due

     1,472         2,853   

90 days or more past due and still accruing

     —           —     

Nonaccrual

     15,769         16,357   
                 

Total past due and nonperforming covered loans

     19,761         25,095   

Foreclosed real estate

     26,590         32,155   
                 

Total past due and nonperforming covered assets

   $ 46,351       $ 57,250   
                 

FUNDING AND LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT

We have implemented various policies to manage our liquidity position to meet our cash flow requirements and maintain sufficient capacity to meet our clients’ needs and accommodate fluctuations in asset and liability levels due to changes in our business operations as well as unanticipated events. We also have in place contingency funding plans designed to allow us to operate through a period of stress when access to normal sources of funding may be constrained. As part of our asset/liability management strategy, we utilize a variety of funding sources in an effort to optimize the balance of duration risk, cost, liquidity risk and contingency planning.

The Bank’s principal sources of funds are client deposits, including large institutional deposits, wholesale market-based borrowings, capital contributions by the parent company, and cash from operations. The Bank’s principal uses of funds include funding growth in the core asset portfolios, including loans, and to a lesser extent, our investment portfolio, which is used primarily to manage interest rate and liquidity risk. The primary sources of funding for the holding company include dividends when received from its bank subsidiary, and proceeds from the issuance of senior, subordinated and convertible debt, as well as equity. Primary uses of funds for the parent company include repayment of maturing debt, interest paid to our debt holders, dividends paid to stockholders, and subsidiary funding through capital contributions.

We consider client deposits our core funding source. At March 31, 2011, 80% of our total assets were funded by client deposits, consistent with levels at December 31, 2010. We define client deposits as all deposits other than traditional brokered deposits and non-client CDARS®. Time deposits are included as client deposits since these deposits have historically not been volatile deposits for us. The level of client deposits may fluctuate based on client needs, seasonality and other economic or market factors. We have benefited in recent quarters from relatively high client liquidity levels. In addition, our client deposits are relatively concentrated given the nature of our business model. We take deposit concentration risk into account in managing our liquid asset levels. Liquid assets refer to cash on hand, federal funds sold, as well as available-for-sale securities. Net liquid assets represent the sum of the liquid asset categories less the amount of assets pledged to secure public funds and certain deposits that require collateral. Net liquid assets at the Bank were $1.9 billion and $1.8 billion at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. We maintain liquidity sufficient to meet anticipated client liquidity needs, fund anticipated loan growth, selectively purchase securities and investments and opportunistically pay down wholesale funds.

While we first look toward internally generated deposits as our funding source, we utilize wholesale funding, including brokered deposits, as needed to enhance liquidity and to fund asset growth. Brokered deposits are deposits that are sourced from external and unrelated financial institutions by a third party. This funding requires advance notification to structure the type of deposit desired by the Bank. Brokered deposits can vary in term from one month to several years and have the benefit of being a source of long-term funding. Our asset/liability management policy currently limits our use of brokered deposits, excluding reciprocal CDARS®, to levels no more than 25% of total deposits, and total brokered deposits to levels no more than 40% of total deposits. We do not expect these threshold limitations to limit our ability to grow.

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $47.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $68.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Net cash provided by investing activities was $49.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $63.2 million for prior year period. Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $52.3 million, compared to $709.8 million for the prior year period.

For additional information regarding our investment portfolio, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Investment Securities Portfolio.”

Deposits

The following table provides a comparison of deposits by category for the periods presented.

Table 24

Deposits

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     As of  
     March 31,
2011
     %
of Total
     December 31,
2010
     %
of Total
     % Change  

Non-interest bearing deposits

   $ 2,438,709         23.0       $ 2,253,661         21.4         8.2   

Interest-bearing deposits

     540,215         5.1         616,761         5.9         -12.4   

Savings deposits

     203,550         1.9         190,685         1.8         6.7   

Money market accounts

     4,627,703         43.5         4,631,138         43.9         -0.1   

Brokered deposits:

              

Traditional

     455,473         4.3         329,107         3.1         38.4   

Client CDARS® (1)

     888,676         8.4         852,458         8.1         4.2   

Non-client CDARS® (1)

     123,047         1.1         269,262         2.6         -54.3   
                                            

Total brokered deposits

     1,467,196         13.8         1,450,827         13.8         1.1   

Time deposits

     1,348,603         12.7         1,392,357         13.2         -3.1   
                                            

Total deposits

   $ 10,625,976         100.0       $ 10,535,429         100.0         0.9   
                                            

Client deposits (2)

   $ 10,047,456          $ 9,937,060            1.1   
                                

 

(1) 

The CDARS® deposit program is a deposit services arrangement that effectively achieves FDIC deposit insurance for jumbo deposit relationships. These deposits are classified as brokered deposits for regulatory deposit purposes; however, we classify certain of these deposits as client CDARS® due to the source being our existing and new client relationships and are, therefore, not traditional ‘brokered’ deposits. We also participate in a non-client CDARS® program that is more like a traditional brokered deposit program.

(2) 

Total deposits, net of traditional brokered deposits and non-client CDARS®.

Total deposits at March 31, 2011 increased by $90.5 million from year-end 2010 primarily due to growth in non-interest bearing deposits (“DDA”) as a result of new client deposit relationships coupled with a shift of existing balances from money-market accounts, offset by reductions in non-client CDARS® and time deposits. Client deposits increased by $110.4 million to $10.0 billion at March 31, 2011 compared to $9.9 billion at December 31, 2010. During the first three months of 2010, we have continued to facilitate our deposit growth by pursuing deposits from existing and new clients, increasing institutional and municipal deposits, and attracting additional business DDA account balances through our enhanced treasury management services. Total non-interest bearing deposits increased $185.0 million, or 8.2%, at March 31, 2011 from December 31, 2010. Deposit levels have benefited from higher liquidity levels businesses are maintaining generally, as well as our clients’ rotation into more liquid products.

Middle-market commercial client relationships with a diversified industry base in our markets are the primary source of our deposit base. Due to our middle-market commercial banking focused business model, our client deposit base provides access to larger deposit balances that result in a concentrated deposit base. The deposits are held in different deposit products such as interest-bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits, CDARS®, savings and money market accounts.

 

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Brokered deposits totaled $1.5 billion at March 31, 2011, increasing $16.4 million from December 31, 2010 due to increases in both traditional brokered deposits and client CDARS® deposits. Brokered deposits include $1.0 billion in CDARS®, of which $888.7 million are client-related CDARS®. Brokered deposits, excluding client CDARS®, were 5% of total deposits at March 31, 2011 compared to 6% at December 31, 2010.

The following tables present our brokered and time deposits as of March 31, 2011, which are expected to mature during the period specified.

Table 25

Scheduled Maturities of Brokered and Time Deposits

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Brokered      Time      Total  

Year ending December 31,

        

2011:

        

Second quarter

   $ 553,732       $ 359,567       $ 913,299   

Third quarter

     354,326         274,068         628,394   

Fourth quarter

     225,198         231,891         457,089   

2012

     308,661         288,781         597,442   

2013

     19,314         58,292         77,606   

2014

     4,406         27,635         32,041   

2015

     1,559         104,586         106,145   

2016 and thereafter

     —           3,783         3,783   
                          

Total

   $ 1,467,196       $ 1,348,603       $ 2,815,799   
                          

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Maturities of Time Deposits of $100,000 or More (1)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
 

Maturing within 3 months

   $ 810,713   

After 3 but within 6 months

     571,394   

After 6 but within 12 months

     734,680   

After 12 months

     354,220   
        

Total

   $ 2,471,007   
        

 

  (1) 

Includes brokered deposits.

Over the past several years, our clients have chosen to keep the maturities of their deposits short. We expect short-term certificates of deposit to be renewed on terms and with maturities similar to those currently in place for at least the near term. In the event that time deposits are not renewed and the funds are withdrawn from the Bank, we expect to replace those deposits with traditional deposits, brokered deposits, borrowed money or capital, or we will liquidate assets to reduce our funding needs.

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

Short-term borrowings, which at March 31, 2011 consisted solely of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances that mature in one year or less, decreased by $30.1 million to $88.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $118.6 million at December 31, 2010. We replaced this funding source with increased levels of client deposits. Scheduled maturities of short-term borrowings during second quarter 2011 total $25 million.

Long-term debt which is comprised of junior subordinated debentures, a subordinated debt facility and the long-term portion of FHLB advances, decreased by $5.0 million to $409.8 million at March 31, 2011 from $414.8 million at December 31, 2010. Of the $409.8 million in long-term debt, $45.0 million represents the long-term portion in FHLB advances.

 

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The reduction in both borrowing categories was attributable to FHLB advance activity with $34.0 million in maturities offset by movement of $5.0 million of the current portion of FHLB advances from long-term classification to short-term.

In addition to on-balance sheet liquidity and funding, the Bank maintains access to various external sources of funding, which assist in the prudent management of funding costs, interest rate risk, and anticipated funding needs or other considerations. Some sources of funding are accessible same-day while others require advance notice. Funds that are immediately accessible include Federal Fund counterparty lines, which are uncommitted lines of credit from other financial institutions, and the borrowing term is typically overnight. Federal Fund lines fluctuate based on availability in the market place and counterparty relationship strength. Repurchase agreements (“Repos”) are also an immediate source of funding in which the Bank pledges assets to a counterparty against which the Bank can borrow with the agreement to repurchase at a specified date in the future. Repos can vary in term, from overnight to longer but are regarded as short-term in nature. An additional source of overnight funding is the discount window at the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). The Bank maintains access to the discount window by pledging loans as collateral to the FRB. Funding availability is primarily dictated by the amount of loans pledged by the Bank, but also impacted by the margin applied to the loans by the FRB. The amount of loans pledged to the FRB can fluctuate due to the availability of loans eligible under the FRB’s criteria which include stipulations of documentation requirements, credit quality, payment status and other criteria.

The Bank had unused overnight Fed Funds borrowings available for use of $95.0 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Our total availability of overnight Fed Fund borrowings is not a committed line of credit and is dependent upon lender availability. At March 31, 2011, we also had $1.1 billion in borrowing capacity through the FRB discount window’s primary credit program, which includes federal term auction facilities, compared to $536.8 million at December 31, 2010. At April 30, 2011, borrowing capacity declined to $874.3 million. Our borrowing capacity under this program, which we regard as a contingent funding source, changes each month subject to pledged collateral availability and FRB discount factors.

Over the past three years, we merged former bank subsidiaries that were member banks of the FHLB into The PrivateBank. The PrivateBank is currently not a member bank and until it becomes a member, does not have access to additional FHLB borrowings. Advances prior to the bank mergers remain outstanding until maturity. In order to continue to increase our access to liquidity, we are in the process of becoming a member of the FHLB Chicago.

CAPITAL

Equity totaled $1.2 billion at March 31, 2011, increasing by $10.2 million from December 31, 2010 and was largely attributable to current year net income.

Capital Management

Under applicable regulatory capital adequacy guidelines, the Company and the Bank are subject to various capital requirements adopted and administered by the federal banking agencies. These guidelines specify minimum capital ratios calculated in accordance with the definitions in the guidelines, including the leverage ratio which is Tier 1 capital as a percentage of adjusted average assets, and the Tier 1 capital ratio and the total capital ratio each as a percentage of risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items that have been weighted according to broad risk categories. These minimum ratios are shown in the table below.

To satisfy safety and soundness standards, banking institutions are expected to maintain capital levels in excess of the regulatory minimums depending on the risk inherent in the balance sheet, regulatory expectations and the changing risk profile of business activities and plans. Under our capital planning policy, we target capital ratios at levels we believe are appropriate based on such risk considerations, taking into account the current operating and economic environment, internal risk guidelines, and our strategic objectives as well as regulatory expectations. At the Bank, primarily due to our recent credit loss experience and levels of nonperforming loans, our current minimum capital ratios are 8.25% Tier 1 leverage and 12.0% total risk-based capital. Our current plans are to continue to manage growth within our existing capital base and we do not currently have plans to raise additional capital in the near term.

 

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The following table presents information about our capital measures and the related regulatory capital guidelines.

Table 27

Capital Measurements

(Dollar in thousands)

 

     Actual     FRB Guidelines
For Minimum
Regulatory Capital
     Regulatory Minimum
For “Well Capitalized”
under FDICIA
 
     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
    Ratio     Excess Over
Regulatory
Minimum at
3/31/11
     Ratio     Excess
Over Well
Capitalized
under
FDICIA at
3/31/11
 

Regulatory capital ratios:

             

Total risk-based capital:

             

Consolidated

     14.55     14.18     8.00   $ 714,092         na        na   

The PrivateBank

     12.67        12.32        na        na         10.00   $ 290,749   

Tier 1 risk-based capital:

             

Consolidated

     12.41        12.06        4.00        916,586         na        na   

The PrivateBank

     10.53        10.19        na        na         6.00        492,388   

Tier 1 leverage:

             

Consolidated

     10.91        10.78        4.00        856,864         na        na   

The PrivateBank

     9.26        9.11        na        na         5.00        526,714   

Other capital ratios (consolidated) (1):

             

Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets (2)

     7.97        7.69            

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (2)

     7.17        7.10            

Tangible equity to tangible assets (2)

     9.10        9.04            

Tangible equity to risk-weighted assets (2)

     10.34        10.08            

Total equity to total assets

     9.91        9.85            

 

(1) 

Ratios are not subject to formal FRB regulatory guidance.

(2) 

Ratios are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Refer to Table 28, “Non-U.S. GAAP Measures” for a reconciliation from non-U.S. GAAP to U.S. GAAP.

As of March 31, 2011, all of our $244.8 million of outstanding junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures held by trusts that issued guaranteed capital debt securities (“Debentures”) are included in Tier 1 capital. The Tier 1 qualifying amount is limited to 25% of Tier 1 capital under FRB regulations. For a full description of our Debentures and contingent convertible senior notes, refer to Notes 9 and 10 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Dividends

We declared dividends of $0.01 per common share during the first quarter of 2011, unchanged from the prior eight quarters. The dividend payout ratio for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was 10.00% compared to 8.33% for the fourth quarter of 2010. Although we currently intend to continue to pay dividends on our common stock and our preferred stock at the current levels, there can be no assurance that we will continue to do so.

As a result of our participation in the Troubled Asset Relief Program’s Capital Purchase Program (“TARP CPP”), we are subject to various restrictions on our ability to increase the cash dividends we pay on our common stock above the quarterly rate of $0.075 per share, the rate in effect when our participation in TARP CPP began. In light of the recent losses we have incurred, we provide notice to and obtain approval from the FRB before declaring or paying any dividends. For additional information regarding limitations and restrictions on our ability to pay dividends, refer to the “Supervision and Regulation” and “Risk Factors” sections of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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NON-U.S. GAAP MEASURES

This report contains both U.S. GAAP and non-U.S. GAAP based financial measures. These non-U.S. GAAP measures include net interest income, net interest margin, net revenue, operating profit, and efficiency ratio all on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible equity to tangible assets, and tangible equity to risk-weighted assets. We believe that presenting these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures will provide information useful to investors in understanding our underlying operational performance, our business, and performance trends and facilitates comparisons with the performance of others in the banking industry.

We use net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis in calculating various performance measures by increasing the interest income earned on tax-exempt assets to make it fully equivalent to interest income earned on taxable investments assuming a 35% tax rate. Management believes this measure to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income as it enhances comparability to net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources, and accordingly believes that providing this measure may be useful for peer comparison purposes.

We also consider various measures when evaluating capital utilization and adequacy, including Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible equity to tangible assets, and tangible equity to risk-weighted assets, in addition to capital ratios defined by banking regulators. These calculations are intended to complement the capital ratios defined by banking regulators for both absolute and comparative purposes. All of these measures exclude the ending balances of goodwill and other intangibles while certain of these ratios exclude preferred capital components. Because U.S. GAAP does not include capital ratio measures, we believe there are no comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures to these ratios. We believe these non-U.S. GAAP measures are relevant because they provide information that is helpful in assessing the level of capital available to withstand unexpected market conditions. Additionally, presentation of these measures allows readers to compare certain aspects of our capitalization to other companies. However, because there are no standardized definitions for these ratios, our calculations may not be comparable with other companies, and the usefulness of these measures to investors may be limited.

Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under U.S. GAAP. As a result, we encourage readers to consider our Consolidated Financial Statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. The following table reconciles Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP:

 

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Table 28

Non-U.S. GAAP Measures

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    Quarters ended  
    2011     2010  
    March 31     December 31     September 30     June 30     March 31  

Taxable-equivalent interest income

 

U.S. GAAP net interest income

  $ 102,553      $ 100,347      $ 98,959      $ 103,332      $ 98,319   

Taxable-equivalent adjustment

    790        876        891        924        886   
                                       

Taxable-equivalent net interest income (a)

  $ 103,343      $ 101,223      $ 99,850      $ 104,256      $ 99,205   
                                       

Average Earnings Assets (b)

  $ 11,930,751      $ 11,918,849      $ 11,938,905      $ 12,182,872      $ 11,889,538   

Net Interest Margin ((a)annualized) / (b)

    3.46     3.33     3.28     3.39     3.33

Net Revenue

 

Taxable-equivalent net interest income (a)

  $ 103,343      $ 101,223      $ 99,850      $ 104,256      $ 99,205   

U.S. GAAP non-interest income

    23,627        34,865        23,360        19,953        15,068   
                                       

Net revenue

  $ 126,970      $ 136,088      $ 123,210      $ 124,209      $ 114,273   
                                       

Operating Profit

         

Taxable-equivalent net interest income (a)

  $ 103,343      $ 101,223      $ 99,850      $ 104,256      $ 99,205   

U.S. GAAP non-interest income

    23,627        34,865        23,360        19,953        15,068   

Less: U.S. GAAP non-interest expense

    75,349        82,148        68,077        76,002        73,371   
                                       

Operating profit

  $ 51,621      $ 53,940      $ 55,133      $ 48,207      $ 40,902   
                                       

Efficiency Ratio

 

U.S. GAAP non-interest expense (c)

  $ 75,349      $ 82,148      $ 68,077      $ 76,002      $ 73,371   

Taxable-equivalent net interest income (a)

  $ 103,343      $ 101,223      $ 99,850      $ 104,256      $ 99,205   

U.S. GAAP non-interest income

    23,627        34,865        23,360        19,953        15,068   
                                       

Net revenue (d)

  $ 126,970      $ 136,088      $ 123,210      $ 124,209      $ 114,273   
                                       

Efficiency ratio (c) / (d)

    59.34     60.36     55.25     61.19     64.21

 

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Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (cont.)

 

     2011     2010  
    March 31     December 31     September 30     June 30     March 31  

Tier 1 Common Capital

   

U.S. GAAP total equity

  $ 1,238,132      $ 1,227,910      $ 1,245,139      $ 1,236,092      $ 1,220,227   

Trust preferred securities

    244,793        244,793        244,793        244,793        244,793   

Less: unrealized gains on available for sale securities

    19,121        20,078        48,776        47,758        33,403   

Less: disallowed deferred tax assets

    —          5,377        —          6,360        17,267   

Less: goodwill

    94,609        94,621        94,633        94,646        94,658   

Less: other intangibles

    16,464        16,840        17,242        17,655        18,070   
                                       

Tier 1 risk-based capital

    1,352,731        1,335,787        1,329,281        1,314,466        1,301,622   

Less: preferred stock

    239,270        238,903        238,542        238,185        237,833   

Less: trust preferred securities

    244,793        244,793        244,793        244,793        244,793   

Less: noncontrolling interests

    105        33        250        179        103   
                                       

Tier 1 common capital (e)

  $ 868,563      $ 852,058      $ 845,696      $ 831,309      $ 818,893   
                                       

Tangible Common Equity

   

U.S. GAAP total equity

  $ 1,238,132      $ 1,227,910      $ 1,245,139      $ 1,236,092      $ 1,220,227   

Less: goodwill

    94,609        94,621        94,633        94,646        94,658   

Less: other intangibles

    16,464        16,840        17,242        17,655        18,070   
                                       

Tangible equity (f)

    1,127,059        1,116,449        1,133,264        1,123,791        1,107,499   

Less: preferred stock

    239,270        238,903        238,542        238,185        237,833   
                                       

Tangible common equity (g)

  $ 887,789      $ 877,546      $ 894,722      $ 885,606      $ 869,666   
                                       

Tangible Assets

   

U.S. GAAP total assets

  $ 12,497,442      $ 12,465,621      $ 12,583,965      $ 12,611,040      $ 12,780,236   

Less: goodwill

    94,609        94,621        94,633        94,646        94,658   

Less: other intangibles

    16,464        16,840        17,242        17,655        18,070   
                                       

Tangible assets (h)

  $ 12,386,369      $ 12,354,160      $ 12,472,090      $ 12,498,739      $ 12,667,508   
                                       

Risk-weighted Assets (i)

  $ 10,903,625      $ 11,080,051      $ 10,850,399      $ 10,571,135      $ 10,417,704   

Period-end Common Shares Outstanding (j)

    71,428        71,327        71,386        71,403        71,333   

Ratios:

         

Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets (e) / (i)

    7.97     7.69     7.79     7.86     7.86

Tangible equity to tangible assets (f) / (h)

    9.10     9.04     9.09     8.99     8.74

Tangible equity to risk-weighted assets (f) / (i)

    10.34     10.08     10.44     10.74     10.63

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (g) / (h)

    7.17     7.10     7.17     7.09     6.87

Tangible book value (g) / (j)

  $ 12.43      $ 12.30      $ 12.53      $ 12.40      $ 12.19   

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE

DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As a continuing part of our financial strategy and in accordance with our asset/liability management policies, we attempt to manage the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on our net interest income. This effort entails providing a reasonable balance between interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and maintenance of yield. Our asset/liability management policies also authorize us to enter into derivative instruments as a tool to further manage the interest rate exposure of the Bank’s balance sheet. We may manage interest rate risk by structuring the asset and liability characteristics of our balance sheet and/or by executing derivatives designated as accounting hedges. Although we have not used hedging activities as part of our asset/liability management in recent years, depending on market conditions, we may pursue hedging strategies during the second or third quarter 2011.

Interest rate changes do not affect all categories of assets and liabilities equally or simultaneously. There are other factors that are difficult to measure and predict that would influence the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our Consolidated Statements of Income.

The majority of our interest-earning assets are floating rate instruments. To manage the interest rate mix of our balance sheet and related cash flows, we have the ability to use a combination of financial instruments, including medium-term and short-term financings, variable-rate debt instruments, fixed rate loans and securities and, to a lesser extent, interest rate swaps. Approximately 57% of the total loan portfolio is indexed to LIBOR, 24% of the total loan portfolio is indexed to the prime rate, and another 6% of the total loan portfolio otherwise adjusts with other interest rates. The remaining loan portfolio is fixed rate loans. Changes in market rates and the shape of the yield curve may give us the opportunity to make changes to our investment securities portfolio as part of our asset/liability management strategy.

We use a simulation model to estimate the potential impact of interest rate changes on our income statement is through the use of a simulation model based on our interest-earning asset and interest-bearing liability portfolios, assuming the size of these portfolios remains constant throughout the twelve month measurement period. The simulation assumes that assets and liabilities accrue interest on their current pricing basis. Assets and liabilities then re-price based on current terms and remain at that interest rate through the end of the measurement period. The model attempts to illustrate the potential change in net interest income if the foregoing occurred. The following table shows the estimated impact of an immediate change in interest rates as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Analysis of Net Interest Income Sensitivity

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Immediate Change in Rates  
     -50     +50     +100     +200     +300  

March 31, 2011:

  

Dollar change

   $ (8,723   $ 14,154      $ 29,139      $ 60,886      $ 96,300   

Percent change

     -2.3     3.7     7.5     15.7     24.8

December 31, 2010:

          

Dollar change

   $ (8,800   $ 12,245      $ 25,144      $ 53,152      $ 84,492   

Percent change

     -2.3     3.1     6.5     13.7     21.7

The estimated impact to our net interest income over a one year period is reflected in dollar terms and percentage change. As an example, this table illustrates that if there had been an instantaneous parallel shift in the yield curve of +100 basis points on March 31, 2011, net interest income would increase by $29.1 million or 7.5% over a twelve-month period, as compared to a net interest income increase of $25.1 million or 6.5% if there had been an instantaneous parallel shift of +100 basis points at December 31, 2010.

Changes in the effect on net interest income at March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010 are due to the timing and nature of the repricing of interest rate sensitive assets relative to rate sensitive liabilities within the one year time frame. Interest rate sensitivity increased during the first quarter 2011 due to several factors, including both asset and liability compositional changes. On the asset side of the balance sheet, the proportion of rate sensitive assets increased due to the increase of Fed Funds sold and was partially offset by a decrease in loans. On the liability side of the balance sheet, non-interest sensitive liabilities increased and rate sensitive deposits, such as money market deposits, decreased. Rate sensitive liabilities mitigate rate sensitive assets. Accordingly, as rate sensitive liabilities decrease, less asset sensitivity is offset by the liabilities as a whole. Taken together, the asset composition was more rate sensitive than prior quarters, and less of the asset sensitivity was mitigated by rate sensitive liabilities, producing an overall increase in asset sensitivity.

The preceding sensitivity analysis is based on numerous assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels including the shape of the yield curve, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows and others. While our assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, we cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions including how client preferences or competitor influences might change.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

At the end of the period covered by this report, (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On October 22, 2010, a lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois against the Company on behalf of a purported class of purchasers of our common stock between November 2, 2007 and October 23, 2009. Certain of our current and former executive officers and directors and firms that participated in the underwriting of our June 2008 and May 2009 public offerings of common stock are also named as defendants in the litigation. On January 25, 2011, the City of New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System and State-Boston Retirement System were together named as the lead plaintiff, and an amended complaint was filed on February 18, 2011. The amended complaint alleges various claims of securities law violations against certain of the named defendants relating to disclosures we made during the class period in filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The plaintiffs seek class certification, compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, and rescission. We filed a motion to dismiss seeking dismissal of all counts in the amended complaint on March 25, 2011. The plaintiffs filed opposition to the motion to dismiss on April 29, 2011. The motion to dismiss is expected to be fully briefed by May 19, 2011 and the court will undertake consideration of this motion thereafter. At this stage of the litigation, we are unable to assess the probability of a material adverse outcome or reasonably estimate potential financial impact of the lawsuit on the Company.

As of March 31, 2011, there were also various legal proceedings pending against the Company and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the outcome of these proceedings will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the information discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, regarding our business, financial condition or future results, together with the information set forth in this report. There have been no material changes from the risk factors as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In connection with our participation in the TARP CPP, our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock is subject to the applicable restrictions of the CPP following the January 2009 sale of the preferred stock to the Treasury under the CPP. The restrictions on repurchases will not affect our ability to repurchase shares in connection with the administration of our employee benefit plans as such transactions are in the ordinary course and consistent with our past practice.

The following table summarizes purchases we made during the three months ended March 31, 2011 in the administration of our employee share-based compensation plans. Under the terms of these plans, we accept shares of common stock from plan participants if they elect to surrender previously-owned shares upon exercise of options to cover the exercise price or, in the case of both restricted shares of common stock or stock options, the withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted shares or exercise of stock options.

 

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

     Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
     Average
Price
Paid per
Share
     Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
     Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plan or
Programs
 

January 1 – January 31, 2011

     10,763       $ 15.37         —           —     

February 1 – February 28, 2011

     5,182         15.30         —           —     

March 1 – March 31, 2011

     917         14.26         —           —     
                                   

Total

     16,862       $ 15.29         —           —     
                                   

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. [Removed and Reserved]

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Documents

  3.1

   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PrivateBancorp, Inc., dated June 24, 1999, as amended, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 000-25887) filed on May 14, 2003.

  3.2

   Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PrivateBancorp, Inc., as amended, dated June 17, 2009, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on June 19, 2009.

  3.3

   Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PrivateBancorp, Inc., as amended, dated June 15, 2010, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-34066) filed on August 9, 2010.

  3.4

   Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PrivateBancorp, Inc., as amended, dated June 17, 2009, amending and restating the Certificate of Designations of the Series A Junior Non-Voting Preferred Stock of PrivateBancorp, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on June 19, 2009.

  3.5

   Certificate of Designations of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, dated January 28, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on February 3, 2009.

  3.6

   Amended and Restated By-laws of PrivateBancorp, Inc. are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on March 1, 2010.

 

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  4.1

   Certain instruments defining the rights of the holders of certain securities of PrivateBancorp, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, none of which authorize a total amount of securities in excess of 10% of the total assets of PrivateBancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, have not been filed as exhibits. PrivateBancorp, Inc. hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any of these agreements to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

  4.2

   Form of Preemptive and Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 26, 2007 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on November 27, 2007.

  4.3

   Amendment No. 1 to Preemptive and Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 17, 2009 by and among PrivateBancorp, Inc., GTCR Fund IX/A, L.P., GTCR Fund IX/B, L.P., and GTCR Co-Invest III, L.P., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on June 19, 2009.

  4.4

   Warrant dated January 30, 2009, as amended, issued by PrivateBancorp, Inc. to the United States Department of the Treasury to purchase shares of common stock of PrivateBancorp, Inc. is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34066) filed on February 3, 2009.

10.1 (a)

   TARP Compensation Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2011, by and between PrivateBancorp, Inc. and the Chief Executive Officer.

10.2 (a)

   TARP Compensation Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2011, by and between PrivateBancorp, Inc. and Bruce R. Hague.

11     

   Statement re: Computation of Per Share Earnings - The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is included in Note 12 of the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Item 7. Financial Statements” of this report on Form 10-Q.

15.1 (a)

   Acknowledgment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

31.1 (a)

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 (a)

   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1(1) (a) (b)

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

99.1 (a)

   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

101 (a) (c)

   The following financial statements from the PrivateBancorp, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, filed on May 9, 2011, formatted in Extensive Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) consolidated statements of financial condition, (ii) consolidated statements of income, (iii) consolidated statement of changes in equity, (iv) consolidated statements of cash flows, and (v) the notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

(a) 

Filed herewith.

(b) 

This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

(c) 

As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

PrivateBancorp, Inc.
/s/    LARRY D. RICHMAN      

Larry D. Richman

President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/    KEVIN M. KILLIPS        

Kevin M. Killips

Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial

Officer

Date: May 9, 2011

 

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