EX-99.2 3 exh_992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 exh_992.htm
Exhibit 99.2



Strength in numbers
110 years
1903-2013


[Logo] 
Simmons First National Corporation
2012 Company Report
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
[Logo] 
2012 Letter to Shareholders



Despite the challenges and uncertainty with this economy, our financial performance was better than anticipated.  Our earnings topped $27.7 million, an increase of 9% on assets of $3.5 million, and an ROA of .83%. While we compared favorably to our peer, it remains below our historical performance and expectation levels, primarily driven by historically low interest rates and a very sluggish recovery. Obviously, there are many pieces to this puzzle; our earnings growth was a major accomplishment, but even more significant, is the way we achieved the growth, i.e. through the execution of our strategic plan, which resulted in the deployment of our excess capital in two FDIC acquisitions, and by continued improvement in our asset quality numbers that were already strong. New initiatives were introduced in all eight community banks that resulted in good growth in our loan portfolios and customer relationships.

Historically, one of our greatest strengths has been in our balance sheet. Our conservative culture has enabled us to navigate the “great recession” and today, our regulatory capital is in the 84th percentile of our peer, asset quality in the 90th percentile, and liquidity in the 95th percentile. Like others in the banking industry, our greatest challenge has been generating top-line revenue growth, which is primarily driven by loan growth. This has certainly been a challenge since the recession because of moderate economic recovery, customer concerns about the near term growth opportunities due to our country’s level of debt and annual deficit, and the impact from regulatory reform.

In an effort to utilize our excess liquidity, we introduced several loan promotions that generated our first year over-year increase in legacy loans in the past three years. The promotions helped generate a 3% organic loan growth. As previously mentioned, we utilized a portion of our excess capital to consummate two acquisitions that resulted in total loan growth of approximately 10%.  These two acquisitions complimented our 2010 expansion into Missouri and Kansas by adding new locations in the Kansas City MSA; Sedalia, Missouri; and St. Louis, Missouri markets. Bottom line, while the economy remains sluggish, our asset quality, efficiency initiatives, loan growth, and acquisitions enabled us to achieve a 9% growth in earnings and 12% growth in EPS. The additional growth in EPS was driven by our Stock Repurchase Program, which resulted in 750,000 shares being repurchased at an average cost of $24 per share this past year. We continue to believe that our stock represents a good investment, thus

 
 

 
J. Thomas May, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

[Photo of J. Thomas May]



we plan to continue utilizing all profits in excess of dividends to repurchase shares in 2013. In addition, we are very proud of our dividend history, paying a dividend for 103 consecutive years. Currently our $.80 per share dividend produces a 3.4% annual return based on our most recent stock price. Recently, our Board of Directors approved an increase of $.01 per share or $.84 on an annualized basis, representing a dividend increase of 5%.

Simmons First has expanded its footprint to 55 communities in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri, serving those markets through 92 branch locations, more than 100 ATM’s and state of the art electronic banking. Simmons First is making it easy for our customers to “bank their way” whether in person, by ATM, online or on-the-go with our mobile banking products and services. In 2012, we introduced numerous loan specials and new innovative products and services such as mobile banking and mobile deposit. We truly are a community banking organization, committed to improving the quality of life in each of the communities we serve. We do so by encouraging our associates to get involved in their respective communities and we reinvest a portion of our profits in civic and community organizations that have shown they improve the quality of life. During 2012, our associates invested in excess of 30,000 hours to community service with a primary focus on making a difference. Our corporation and eight community banks contributed in excess of $1 million to various non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life. We are proud of our commitment to reward all of our stakeholders, and we believe that is why Simmons First is the bank of choice for so many people throughout our market areas.

I would like to express my appreciation to our Board of Directors for executing one of the “Best Practices” in corporate governance; succession planning. Twenty-six years ago, I was given the opportunity to join Simmons First National Bank as President and Chief Executive Officer of our lead bank and President of the Simmons First National Corporation. Over that period we have grown from $500 million in assets and $3 million in profits to $3.5 billion in assets and $27 million in profits. This is a great example of what a team can accomplish. In 2011, my intentions to retire at the end of 2013 were announced. I have been blessed in so many different ways, and becoming a part of the Simmons First Team has been one of those blessings. I am very proud of our team and all they have accomplished for our stakeholders. I have valued the time working with a team that not only follows the “Do Right Rule” but, more importantly, they live it.





 
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[Map of Arkansas Kansas and Missouri showing banking offices]




Total Assets
$3.5 billion

Stockholders' Equity
$406 million

Net Income
$27.7 million

Earnings per share
$1.64

Increase in EPS over 2011
11.6%






 


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As with all good things, if they are to continue, there must be change. Now is the time for that change, which is currently underway with this transition year. It is perfect timing and the Board of Directors, under the guidance of Dr. Harry Ryburn, a thirty-seven year veteran of the Board and Lead Director, executed what I believe is one of the most important director responsibilities in corporate governance — succession planning.  It was a two-plus year process that culminated in the selection of George A. Makris, Jr. as my successor. In my opinion, the board chose the perfect person to lead our company through a very important period of time in banking. Mr. Makris is uniquely qualified to deal with regulatory reform, with increased emphasis on efficiency initiatives, growth through acquisitions, and the vision needed to enhance shareholder value with new products and services that will enhance noninterest income. Mr. Makris was chosen to be my successor because he knows our company, having served as a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee for the past fifteen years, and he is well known by our team of leaders. He is a visionary, being a third generation businessman and he has led a highly successful family business for over twenty years. Mr. Makris joined the company on January 1, 2013, in a newly created position of CEO-Elect. He will spend one year in transition with me and will assume the position of Chairman and CEO on January 1, 2014. He is the right person at the right time, and will lead our team of exceptional bankers, whose talents were matched up with our needs of the future. The following individuals were promoted to their current positions as part of the overall succession plan: David Bartlett, President and Chief Banking Officer, overseeing all eight banks, and a member of our Corporate Board; Bob Fehlman, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Simmons First National Corporation; Marty Casteel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Simmons First National Bank and Executive Vice President of the Corporation; and Craig Hunt, President of Simmons First National Bank and Chief Lending Officer of the Corporation.

I think you will agree that 2012 has been a very busy year for your management team and Board of Directors. I am confident that Mr. Makris and I will work hard to make the transition transparent to our shareholders, customers, and associates. It is an exciting time in the life of Simmons First National Corporation, and as a shareholder, I can also say that the future is bright under the leadership of George Makris and his team. Thank you for your investment in our company and for your continued support.


/s/ J. Thomas May
J. Thomas May
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


 

 
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[Photo of Executives]



Seated - Left to Right
David Bartlett • George Makris • J. Thomas May • Bob Fehlman
Standing - Left to Right
Marty Casteel • Craig Hunt













 
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[Photo of Tree in Forest]


Safety, soundness, longevity
 
 

Financial













p 6
 
 

 
Our Stability
Simmons First was founded on sound, conservative business principles. Principles that have enabled us to weather uncertain times and continue to grow. These sound business principles along with strong asset quality, consistent organic growth and our outstanding team of associates are some of the reasons we have been able to survive and prosper for 110 years.

Leadership
An inspiring past, a healthy present and an exciting future characterize our company. A company built from strong leaders. Our recently announced succession plan continues this tradition of strong leaders. It is an exciting time in the life of our company and our new leadership team of experienced and talented bankers will take our company to a new level of performance.



Strong Asset Quality
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SFNC 
Peer Group
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Non-performing Loans as a % of Loans
0.74% 
1.42%

Net Charge-offs as a % of Average Loans
0.26% 
0.50%  [1]

Net Credit Card Charge-offs as a % of Credit Card Portfolio
1.50% 
3.90% [2]

[1]  Publicly traded banks with assets of $2-$5 billion
[2]  Most recent published industry average



Strength



 

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[Photo of man and women looking at a laptop computer]



55 Communities

92 Financial Centers

3 States – AR KS  MO















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Convenience
Simmons First continues to grow and expand our footprint, reaching new customers and bringing more convenience to our existing ones. Our expansive network of 92 financial centers and more than 100 ATM’s coupled with our state-of-the-art products makes us more convenient than ever. This convenience combined with our line of competitive products and exceptional quality customer service makes us an attractive choice for customers when looking for a financial institution that can serve their needs and allow them to bank their way.





Building
Relationships



Innovation
At Simmons First we are dedicated to our community banking philosophy of always meeting our customer’s needs.  To do so we must provide exceptional service while offering the very latest in competitive products. We want to make it easy to Bank Your Way with innovative services such as Mobile Banking with Mobile Deposit, Text Banking, Bank Anywhere Online Banking and Telephone Banking.














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1,100 associates                               600 organizations                                  55 communities


[photo of house under constructions showing 5 men and 2 women as volunteers]




=29,000 Volunteer Hours








p 10
 
 

 
[photo of 11 hands stacked on each other]




Serving our Community




Banking Philosophy – Community
You don’t stay in business for 110 years without being actively involved in the communities you serve and helping others along the way. In 2012, Simmons First had over 1,100 associates involved in more than 600 organizations in 55 communities, contributing over 29,000 volunteer hours. We appreciate the opportunity our customers give us to serve them. It is a privilege that we don’t take lightly and we are always focused on offering them the very best in competitive products and delivering unsurpassed quality customer service. We realize that we’re not just closing a home loan, we’re helping to fulfill a dream. We’re not just providing a business loan, we’re helping to build a future. Helping our customers with products and services that meet their needs and reach their financial goals is something we’re committed to doing each and every day.









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Simmons First National Corporation
Board of Directors



[photo of Board of directors including advisory directors]


Seated 
Eugene Hunt * Harry L. Ryburn * J. Thomas May * George A. Makris, Jr. * Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D.
(left to Right)

Standing 
Edward Drilling * Robert L. Shoptaw * Steven A. Cossé * William E. Clark, II * W. Scott McGeorge
(left to right)
Henry F. Trotter * Jerry Watkins







Strong Regulatory Capital

[Chart showing data below]
 
 
Regulatory
Regulatory
Simmons First
 
Minimum
"Well-Capitalized"
National Corporation
Leverage Ratio
4.00%
 5.00%
10.81%
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
4.00%
 6.00%
19.08%
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio
8.00%
10.00%
20.34%



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William E. Clark, II
George A. Makris, Jr.
Advisory Director
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
CEO-Elect
Henry F. Trotter
Clark Contractors, LLC
Simmons First National Corporation
President
   
Trotter Auto Group
Steven A. Cossé
J. Thomas May
 
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Consultant to the Board
Murphy Oil Corporation
Simmons First National Corporation
Jerry Watkins
   
Retired Executive
Edward Drilling
W. Scott McGeorge
Murphy Oil Corporation
President
President
 
AT&T Arkansas
Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.
 
     
Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D.
Harry L. Ryburn, D.D.S.
 
Provost & Vice Chancellor
Retired Orthodontist
 
For Academic Affairs
   
University Of Arkansas
Robert L. Shoptaw
 
 
Chairman of the Board
 
Eugene Hunt
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
 
Attorney
   
Hunt Law Firm
   
 



Rewarding Shareholders Through Dividends
 
 
           104
$0.84
3.4%
Consecutive years of
per Share Annualized
Annual return to
paying dividends to
Dividend Payment
our Shareholders
our Shareholders
(beginning of 2013)
(based on recent stock price0

 

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Corporate Executive Officers





Left to Right
*********************************************************************************
Marty Casteel
Executive Vice President & Secretary
Bob Fehlman
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Treasurer
David Bartlett
President & Chief Banking Officer
Robert Dill
Executive Vice President & Marketing Director
 

 

100 Years of Experience with Simmons First



 



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[photo of Messrs. Casteel, Fehlman, Bartlett and Dill]












Shareholders may obtain a copy of the Company's annual report as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission (Form 10-K) by writing to Marty D. Casteel, Secretary, Simmons First National Corporation, P. O. Box 7009, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611-7009, or on the Company's website at simmonsfirst.com.  Simmons First National Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.













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Affiliate Executive Officers



Seated – Left to Right
******************************************************************************
Barry Ledbetter
President & CEO, Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Steve Trusty
President & CEO, Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
Tom Spillyards
CEO, Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas
Freddie Black
Chairman & CEO, Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas


Standing – Left to Right
******************************************************************************
Robert Robinson, IV
President & CEO, Simmons First Bank of El Dorado
Craig Hunt
President, Simmons First National Bank
Marty Casteel
Chairman & CEO, Simmons First National Bank
Brooks Davis
President & CEO, Simmons First Bank of Searcy
Ron Jackson
Chairman & CEO, Simmons First Bank of Russellville






A Network of  8 Community Banks
 
   
Total Assets
   
   
in millions
   
         
Simmons First National Bank
  $ 2,082    
(Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Ft. Smith, Kansas & Missouri)
         
           
Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas
  $ 351    
           
Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas
  $ 244    
           
Simmons First Bank of El Dorado
  $ 224    


 
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[photo of Affiliate Executive Officers]



   
Total Assets
   
   
in millions
   
         
Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas
  $ 192    
           
Simmons First Bank of Russellville
  $ 191    
           
Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
  $ 176    
           
Simmons First Bank of Searcy
  $ 152    

 

 

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[Logo]  Corporate Senior Management



[photo of Corporate Senior Management]






Seated – Left to Right

Sharon Burdine
Senior Vice President & Human Resources Director
Glenda Tolson
Executive Vice President, Operations
Amy Johnson
Senior Vice President & Assistant Marketing Director

Standing – Left to Right
Tina Groves
Senior Vice President & Manager Corporate Audit & Compliance
David Garner
Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Lisa Hunter
Senior Vice President, eBanking, Cash Management & Retail Delivery
Kevin Archer
Senior Vice President, Special Services







 

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SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Kevin J. Archer
Senior Vice President, Special Services
J. Thomas May
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Sharon K. Burdine
Senior Vice President & Human
George A. Makris, Jr.
CEO-Elect  
Resources Director
David L. Bartlett
President & Chief Banking Officer
Tina M. Groves
Senior Vice President & Manager
Robert A. Fehlman
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief
 
Corporate Audit & Compliance
 
Financial Officer & Corporate Treasurer
Lisa W. Hunter
Senior Vice President, eBanking, Cash
Marty D. Casteel
Executive Vice President & Secretary
 
Management & Retail Delivery
Robert C. Dill
Executive Vice President & Marketing
Amy W. Johnson
Senior Vice President & Assistant
 
Director
 
Marketing Director
David W. Garner
Senior Vice President, Controller
   
 
& Chief Accounting Officer
   
     
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
David C. Bush
Senior Vice President, Bank Card
Marty D. Casteel
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Joel W. Cheatham
Senior Vice President, Mortgage Banking
N. Craig Hunt
President & Corporate Chief Credit Officer Joe W. Clement, III
President, Simmons First Trust
Robert C. Dill
Executive Vice President, Marketing Group
 
Company, N.A.
Glenda K. Tolson
Executive Vice President, Secretary &
Shirley E. Crow
Senior Vice President, Manager of
 
Cashier, Operations Group
 
Loan Administration
David Garner
Senior Vice President, Controller
Lisa W. Hunter
Senior Vice President, Consumer Banking
Craig S. Attwood
Senior Vice President, Indirect Lending
 
Banking Group
W. Greg Bell
Senior Vice President, Commercial
Amy W. Johnson
Senior Vice President, Marketing Group
 
& Agriculture Loans
Richard W. Johnson
President, Simmons First Investment Group
   
David W. Rushing
Senior Vice President, Operations Group
     
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK REGIONS
   
Arkansas
Donald L. Britnell
Paul S. Baker
Springfield Missouri Region
Central Arkansas Region
Community Executive
Senior Vice President
Jefferson C. McNatt
Steven C. Wade
   
Community President
Community Chairman
Western Arkansas Region
Cris D. Smith
 
 
Michael F. Flynn
Senior Vice President
Joseph B. Renner
C. Adam Mitchell
Community President
 
Senior Vice President
Community Executive
 
Salina Kansas Region
 
 
Charles J. Brown
Chris Yohe
St. Louis Missouri Region
Conway Arkansas Region
Senior Vice President
Community Executive
Erik Beishir
Ritchie D. Howell
   
Community President
Community President
Kansas
Wichita Kansas Region
 
 
Patrick J. Anderson
Andrea Scarpelli
 
North Arkansas Region
Kansas Chairman
Community President
 
Stephen J. Smith
     
Community President
Kansas City Kansas Region
Missouri
 
 
Patrick J. Anderson
Larry L. Bates
 
 
Kansas Chairman
Missouri Chairman
 
       
Simmons First Bank of El Dorado
Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas
Robert L. Robinson, IV
President & Chief Executive Officer
Thomas W. Spillyards
Chief Executive Officer
L. S. Brown
Senior Vice President
Dennis H. Ferguson
President
A. J. Lockwood, Jr.
Senior Vice President
Linda A. Hankins
Senior Vice President
   
C. Jeremy Woody
Senior Vice President
Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
   
David L. Bartlett
Chairman
Simmons First Bank of Russellville
Steven W. Trusty
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ronald B. Jackson
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Christopher W. White
Senior Vice President
R. Scott Hill
Community President-Russellville
   
Denton Tumbleson
Community President-Clarksville
Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas
   
Barry K. Ledbetter
President & Chief Executive Officer
Simmons First Bank of Searcy
Wayne F. Bond
Senior Vice President
Brooks Davis
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kent P. Bridger
Senior Vice President
Matt Boyd
Senior Vice President
Tony L. Futrell
Senior Vice President
   
Jerry K. Morgan
Senior Vice President
Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas
   
Freddie G. Black
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
   
Tommy R. Jarrett
President
   
Linda S. Moreland
Senior Vice President
   
Teresa L. Wood
Senior Vice President
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[Logo]    Affiliate Board of Directors
 
Simmons First National Bank
Mark Shelton, III
Western Arkansas Region
Robert L. Robinson, IV
Board of Directors
President
Advisory Board of Directors
President & Chief Executive Officer
 
M.A. Shelton Farming
 
Simmons First Bank of El Dorado
David L. Bartlett
Company, Inc.
Michael F. Flynn
 
President & Chief Banking Officer
Community President
Floyd M. Thomas, Jr
Simmons First National
H. Ford Trotter, III
Western Arkansas Region
Partner
Corporation
General Manager
Simmons First National Bank
Thomas, Hickey
  Trotter Auto Group   & Shepherd, LLP Attorneys
Marty D. Casteel
 
Joe S. Hiatt
 
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Advisory Directors
Retired Banker/Rancher
Larkin M. Wilson, III, D.D.S.
Simmons First National Bank Robert E. Dreher, Jr.   Dentist
 
Partner
Margie Hiatt
 
Dean Chambliss
Dreher & Sons
Retired Banker
Jennifer K. Wylie
Owner
 
 
President, The Eagle Foundation
H & D Farms
Clarence Roberts, III
Sherman Hiatt
Executive Advisor, Hope Landing Inc.
 
Retired President
Mayor
 
N. Craig Hunt
Roberts Brothers Tire
City of Charleston
Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
President
Service, Inc.
 
Board of Directors
Simmons First National Bank
 
Clay Hiatt
 
 
Phyllis S. Thomas
Investments
Sara Barnett
Met L. Jones, II Secretary/Treasurer   CPA
General Manager
Harbor Oaks
Joe Larkin
Consultant
Dickey Machine Works
 
Pharmacist/Owner
 
 
Advisory Director Emeritus
Medi-Sav Pharmacy
David L. Bartlett
John Lytle, M.D. Joe S. Hiatt   Chairman
Orthopedic Surgeon
Retired Banker/Rancher
Simmons First Bank of El Dorado
Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
South Arkansas Orthopedic Center
 
Board of Directors
 
 
Conway Arkansas Region
 
Stuart A. Fleischner, D.D.S.
Johnny McGraw
Advisory Board of Directors
Aubra Anthony, Jr.
Co-owner
Owner
 
President & Chief Executive Officer
Hot Springs National Park
McGraw Farms
Steve W. “Bo” Conner
Anthony Forest Products Company
Dental Group
 
Partner
 
 
Beverly Morrow
Conner & Sartain, P.A.
David L. Bartlett
James B. Newman
Vice President
 
President & Chief Banking Officer
President
TLM Management
Ritchie Howell
Simmons First National
Douglass-Newman
 
Community President
Corporation
Insurance Agency  
A.W. Nelson, Jr. Conway Arkansas Region    
President
Simmons First National Bank
Steven A. Cossé
Lance A. Porter, D.D.S.
A.W. Nelson, Jr. Architect, P.A.
 
President & Chief Executive Officer
Owner
 
Bill Johnson
Murphy Oil Corporation
Porter Dental Health Clinic, P.A.
Mary Pringos
Retired Community Chairman
 
 
President
Conway Arkansas Region
T. Alan Gober
Sam P. Stathakis, Jr.
Phillips Planting Co., Inc.
Simmons First National Bank
CPA
President
   
Evers, Cox & Gober P.L.L.C.
Merritt Wholesale Distributors
H. Glenn Rambin
Charles Nabholz
 
 
President
Chairman
Phil Herring
Steven W. Trusty
R and R Farms
The Nabholz Group
President
President & Chief Executive Officer
   
Herring Furniture Company
Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
Clifton Roaf, D.D.S.
Phillip Stone, M.D.
 
 
Dentist
President
Denny McConathy
Advisory Directors
 
Conway Emergency
Retired President
Louis F. Kleinman
Adam B. Robinson, Jr.
Physicians Group
Cross Oil and Refining
Chairman
President
 
Company, Inc.
Falk Supply Company
Ralph Robinson & Son, Inc.
Steven C. Wade
 
 
 
Community Chairman
Kenneth P. Oliver, Jr.
Gene Thomason
Harry L. Ryburn, D.D.S.
Central Arkansas Region
Retired President
Retired President
Retired Orthodontist
Simmons First National Bank
El Dorado Glass & Mirror
Simmons First Bank of Russellville
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Advisory Director Emeritus
Sonya Jones
Advisory Director
N. Craig Hunt
John D. Selig  
Retired
Gene Thomason
President
Retired Vice President
Retired President
Simmons First National Bank
Weyerhausert
Nick J. Nabholz
Simmons First Bank of Russellville
 
 
Business Development Officer
 
Tommy R. Jarrett
Simmons First Bank
Nabholz Construction
Simmons First Bank of Searcy
President
of Northeast Arkansas
Board of Directors
Simmons First Bank
Board of Directors
Thomas W. Spillyards
 
of Southeast Arkansas
 
Chief Executive Officer
David L. Bartlett
 
David L. Bartlett
Simmons First Bank
President & Chief Banking Officer
Beverly Mihalyka
President & Chief Banking Officer
of Northwest Arkansas
Simmons First National
Secretary/Treasurer
Simmons First National
Corporation
Chicot Irrigation, Inc.
Corporation
James L. Tull
   
 
Chief Financial Officer
Richard Cargile
Jerry Selby
Barry K. Ledbetter
Crafton, Tull, Sparks & Associates
Owner
Four Star Partnership Farms
President & Chief Executive Office
Cargile Insurance Agency
 
Simmons First Bank
Advisory Director
 
Harold Smith
Of Northeast Arkansas
Martin Gilbert
Brooks Davis
President & Chief
 
Retired Attorney
President &Chief Executive Officer
Executive Officer
Ben Owens, Jr., M.D.
Simmons First Bank of Searcy
Silviland, Inc.
Physician/Partner
Simmons First Bank of Russellville
   
Clopton Clinic
Board of Directors
Dennis R. Donovan
Dumas Region
    Consultant Advisory Board of Directors
David Pyle, M.D.
Leon Anderson
   
Vice President, Medical Affairs
Nationwide Representative
Al Fowler
Freddie G. Black
St. Bernards Regional Healthcare
Nationwide Insurance Company
Retired Administrator
Chairman & Chief
 
 
Searcy Medical Center
Executive Officer
Jim Scurlock
Terry G. Bowie
 
Simmons First Bank
President
Retired
Joe Giezeman
of Southeast Arkansas
Scurlock Industries
Entergy Corporation
Consultant
 
Of Jonesboro, Inc.
 
C. Kelly Farmer
 
Keith B. Cogswell, III
David Johnston
Consultant
Berl A. "Skipper" Smith
President
Owner
ARKAST Feeds, Inc.
Attorney/CPA
Cogswell Motors, Inc.
Ag Chem Direct, Inc./Lake
 
Rainwater & Cox, Inc.
Ice Company
Martin Henry
 
Trish Henry
 
Farmer
Mark Wimpy
President & Chief Executive Officer
Robert Underwood
M & A Farms
Self Employed
Russellville Steel Company
Owner
 
Farmer
 
Underwood Construction/
Guy P. Teeter
  Ronald B. Jackson Underwood Properties Farmer
Simmons First Bank Chairman & Chief Executive Officer   Guy Teeter Farms
of Northwest Arkansas
Simmons First Bank of Russellville
Simmons First Bank
 
Board of Directors
of South Arkansas
Teresa L. Wood
 
Allen Laws, III
Board of Directors
Senior Vice President
David L. Bartlett
Attorney
 
Simmons First Bank
President & Chief Banking Officer
Laws Law Firm, P.A.
Freddie G. Black
of South Arkansas
Simmons First National
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
 
Corporation
Edward R. Stingley, III
Simmons First Bank
Advisory Director Emeritus
  Real Estate Sales Associate   A. O. French, Jr.
Dennis H. Ferguson
Century 21
Robert G. Bridewell, Sr.
Retired Farmer
President
Attorney
French Planting Company
Simmons First Bank
Harve J. Taylor
Robert G. Bridewell, Sr., P.A.
 
Of Northwest Arkansas Owner/President    
 
H. J. Taylor & Associates
Jamres Haddock
 
Clark Irwin
 
Attorney
 
Senior Vice President
 
James Haddock, P.A.
 
of Commodity Sales
     
Tyson Foods
     
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[Logo]  Financial Highlights

 
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2012 and 2011
 
(in thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 537,797     $ 570,206  
Investment securities
    687,483       697,656  
Mortgage loans held for sale and assets held in trading accounts
    31,591       30,517  
Legacy loans
    1,628,513       1,579,769  
Allowance for loan losses
    (27,882 )     (30,108 )
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)
    210,842       158,075  
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)
    82,764       --  
Net loans
    1,894,237       1,707,736  
FDIC indemnification asset
    75,286       47,683  
Premises and equipment
    87,557       86,486  
Foreclosed assets
    33,352       22,887  
Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share
    27,620       11,685  
Goodwill and core deposit premiums
    64,365       62,184  
Other assets
    88,201       83,089  
Total assets
  $ 3,527,489     $ 3,320,129  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts
  $ 576,655     $ 532,259  
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits
    1,421,137       1,239,504  
Time deposits
    876,371       878,634  
Total deposits
    2,874,163       2,650,397  
Other borrowings
    89,441       90,170  
Subordinated debentures
    20,620       30,930  
Accrued interest and other liabilities
    137,203       140,721  
Total liabilities
    3,121,427       2,912,218  
Stockholders’ equity
    406,062       407,911  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 3,527,489     $ 3,320,129  
 

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SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Interest income
  $ 129,134     $ 129,056  
Interest expense
    15,617       20,396  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    113,517       108,660  
Provision for loan losses
    4,140       11,676  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    109,377       96,984  
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
               
Trust income
    5,473       5,375  
Service charges on deposit accounts
    16,808       16,808  
Other service charges and fees
    2,961       2,980  
Mortgage banking income
    5,997       4,188  
Investment banking income
    2,038       1,478  
Credit card fees
    17,045       16,828  
Bank owned life insurance income
    1,463       1,481  
Gain on FDIC-assisted transactions
    3,411       --  
Net gain (loss) on assets covered by FDIC loss share agreements
    (9,793 )     154  
Other income
    2,968       4,173  
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
    48,371       53,465  
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    66,999       65,058  
Occupancy expense, net
    8,603       8,443  
Furniture and equipment expense
    6,882       6,633  
Other real estate and foreclosure expense
    992       678  
Deposit insurance
    2,086       2,387  
Merger related costs
    1,896       357  
Other operating expenses
    30,275       31,094  
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
    117,733       114,650  
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    40,015       35,799  
Provision for income taxes
    12,331       10,425  
NET INCOME
  $ 27,684     $ 25,374  
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 1.64     $ 1.47  

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SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Years Ended December 31
 
(in thousands, except per share & other data)      
  2012    
2011
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
Financial Statement data:
                             
Total Assets
  $ 3,527,489     $ 3,320,129     $ 3,316,432     $ 3,093,322     $ 2,923,109  
Total Loans
    1,922,119       1,737,844       1,915,064       1,874,989       1,933,074  
Total Deposits
    2,874,163       2,650,397       2,608,769       2,432,172       2,336,333  
Total Equity
    406,062       407,911       397,371       371,247       288,792  
Net Income
    27,684       25,374       37,117       25,210       26,910  
                                         
Per share data:
                                       
Diluted earnings
  $ 1.64     $ 1.47     $ 2.15     $ 1.74     $ 1.91  
Diluted core earnings
    1.59       1.45       1.51       1.74       1.73  
Book value
    24.55       23.70       23.01       21.72       20.69  
Tangible book
    20.66       20.09       19.36       18.07       16.16  
Dividends
    0.80       0.76       0.76       0.76       0.76  
                                         
Capital ratios at period end:
                                       
Stockholders’ equity to total assets
    11.51 %     12.29 %     11.98 %     12.00 %     9.88 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets        
    9.87 %     10.61 %     10.28 %     10.19 %     7.89 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio
    10.81 %     11.86 %     11.33 %     11.64 %     9.15 %
Tier 1 risk-based ratio
    19.08 %     21.58 %     20.05 %     17.91 %     13.24 %
Total risk-based capital ratio
    20.34 %     22.83 %     21.30 %     19.17 %     14.50 %
Dividend payout
    48.78 %     51.70 %     35.35 %     43.68 %     39.79 %

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2012
     
2011
     
2010
     
2009
     
2008
 
Annualized performance ratios:                                        
Return on average assets
    0.83 %     0.77 %     1.18 %     0.85 %     0.94 %
Return on average equity
    6.77 %     6.25 %     9.69 %     8.26 %     9.54 %
Return on average tangible equity
    8.05 %     7.54 %     11.71 %     10.61 %     12.54 %
Net interest margin
    3.93 %     3.85 %     3.78 %     3.78 %     3.75 %
Efficiency ratio
    70.17 %     67.86 %     65.28 %     65.69 %     66.84 %
                                         
Asset Quality ratios: (1)
                                       
Nonperforming assets / total assets
    1.29 %     1.18 %     1.12 %     1.12 %     0.64 %
Nonperforming loans / total loans
    0.74 %     1.02 %     0.83 %     1.35 %     0.81 %
Allowance / nonperforming loans
    231.62 %     186.14 %     190.17 %     98.81 %     165.12 %
Allowance / total loans
    1.71 %     1.91 %     1.57 %     1.33 %     1.34 %
Net charge-offs / average loans (2)
    0.26 %     0.30 %     0.52 %     0.38 %     0.30 %
Net credit card charge-offs / credit card loans
    1.50 %     2.06 %     2.37 %     2.61 %     1.78 %
                                         
Other data:
                                       
Number of financial centers
    92       84       85       84       84  
Number of full time equivalent employees
    1,068       1,083       1,075       1,091       1,123  

(1) Excludes all acquired loans, including those covered by FDIC loss share agreements, and excludes acquired foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share agreements, except for their inclusion in total assets.
(2) Excluding credit cards.

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