UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2015

or

 

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

Commission File Number 1-9861

 

 

M&T BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York 16-0968385

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One M & T Plaza

Buffalo, New York

 14203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(716) 842-5445635-4000

(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  x    YesNo  ¨  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  x    YesNo  ¨  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. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer x  Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  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  ¨    YesNo  x  No

Number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.50 par value, outstanding as of the close of business on April 30,October 23, 2015: 132,970,139133,289,778 shares.

 

 

 


M&T BANK CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,September 30, 2015

Table of Contents of Information Required in Report

 

Table of Contents of Information Required in Report

  Page 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements.Statements

  
 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

   3  
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME - Three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014

   4  
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014

   5  
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014

   6  
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - ThreeNine months ended March  31,September 30, 2015 and 2014

   7  
 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   8  

Item 2.

 

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

   5055  

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.Risk

   91102  

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures.Procedures

   91102  

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings.Proceedings

   91102  

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors.Factors

   92103  

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.Proceeds

   93104  

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.Securities

   93104  

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures.Disclosures

   93104  

Item 5.

 

Other Information.Information

   93104  

Item 6.

 

Exhibits.Exhibits

   94105  

SIGNATURES

   95105  

EXHIBIT INDEX

   95106  

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)

 

     September 30, December 31, 

Dollars in thousands, except per share

Dollars in thousands, except per share

  March 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
 

Dollars in thousands, except per share

  2015 2014 

Assets

  

Cash and due from banks

  $1,269,816   1,289,965    Cash and due from banks  $1,249,704   1,289,965  
  

Interest-bearing deposits at banks

   6,291,491   6,470,867  
  

Federal funds sold

   97,037   83,392    

Interest-bearing deposits at banks

   4,713,266   6,470,867  
  

Trading account

   363,085   308,175    

Federal funds sold

   —     83,392  
  

Investment securities (includes pledged securities that can be sold or repledged of $1,611,069 at March 31, 2015; $1,631,267 at December 31, 2014)

     

Trading account

   340,710   308,175  
  

Available for sale (cost: $10,425,720 at March 31, 2015; $8,919,324 at December 31, 2014)

   10,703,500   9,156,932    

Investment securities (includes pledged securities that can be sold or repledged of $1,614,909 at September 30, 2015; $1,631,267 at December 31, 2014)

   
  

Held to maturity (fair value: $3,411,834 at March 31, 2015; $3,538,282 at December 31, 2014)

   3,360,812   3,507,868    

Available for sale (cost: $10,923,234 at September 30, 2015; $8,919,324 at December 31, 2014)

   11,159,509   9,156,932  
  

Other (fair value: $328,958 at March 31, 2015; $328,742 at December 31, 2014)

   328,958   328,742    

Held to maturity (fair value: $3,025,687 at September 30, 2015; $3,538,282 at December 31, 2014)

   2,998,486   3,507,868  
    

 

  

 

   

Other (fair value: $336,544 at September 30, 2015; $328,742 at December 31, 2014)

   336,544   328,742  

Total investment securities

 14,393,270   12,993,542      

 

  

 

 
    

 

  

 

   

Total investment securities

   14,494,539   12,993,542  

Loans and leases

 67,328,490   66,899,369      

 

  

 

 

Unearned discount

 (229,448 (230,413  

Loans and leases

   68,766,144   66,899,369  
    

 

  

 

   

Unearned discount

   (225,896 (230,413

Loans and leases, net of unearned discount

 67,099,042   66,668,956      

 

  

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 (921,373 (919,562  

Loans and leases, net of unearned discount

   68,540,248   66,668,956  
    

 

  

 

   

Allowance for credit losses

   (933,798 (919,562

Loans and leases, net

 66,177,669   65,749,394      

 

  

 

 
    

 

  

 

   

Loans and leases, net

   67,606,450   65,749,394  

Premises and equipment

 602,096   612,984      

 

  

 

 

Goodwill

 3,524,625   3,524,625    

Premises and equipment

   581,976   612,984  

Core deposit and other intangible assets

 28,234   35,027    

Goodwill

   3,513,325   3,524,625  

Accrued interest and other assets

 5,630,460   5,617,564    

Core deposit and other intangible assets

   18,179   35,027  
    

 

  

 

   

Accrued interest and other assets

   5,278,913   5,617,564  

Total assets

$98,377,783   96,685,535      

 

  

 

 
    

 

  

 

   

Total assets

  $97,797,062   96,685,535  
    

 

  

 

 

Liabilities

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$27,181,120   26,947,880    Noninterest-bearing deposits  $28,189,330   26,947,880  

NOW accounts

 2,149,537   2,307,815    

NOW accounts

   2,459,527   2,307,815  

Savings deposits

 41,138,792   41,085,803    

Savings deposits

   39,298,134   41,085,803  

Time deposits

 2,946,126   3,063,973    

Time deposits

   2,791,367   3,063,973  

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

 178,545   176,582    

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

   206,185   176,582  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Total deposits

 73,594,120   73,582,053    

Total deposits

   72,944,543   73,582,053  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Federal funds purchased and agreements to repurchase securities

 193,495   192,676    

Federal funds purchased and agreements to repurchase securities

   173,783   192,676  

Accrued interest and other liabilities

 1,552,724   1,567,951    

Accrued interest and other liabilities

   1,582,513   1,567,951  

Long-term borrowings

 10,509,143   9,006,959    

Long-term borrowings

   10,174,289   9,006,959  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

 85,849,482   84,349,639    

Total liabilities

   84,875,128   84,349,639  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

Preferred stock, $1.00 par, 1,000,000 shares authorized; Issued and outstanding: Liquidation preference of $1,000 per share: 731,500 shares at March 31, 2015 and at December 31, 2014; Liquidation preference of $10,000 per share: 50,000 shares at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

 1,231,500   1,231,500    

Preferred stock, $1.00 par, 1,000,000 shares authorized; Issued and outstanding: Liquidation preference of $1,000 per share: 731,500 shares at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014; Liquidation preference of $10,000 per share: 50,000 shares at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

   1,231,500   1,231,500  

Common stock, $.50 par, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 132,909,718 shares issued at March 31, 2015; 132,312,931 shares issued at December 31, 2014

 66,455   66,157    

Common stock, $.50 par, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 133,274,963 shares issued at September 30, 2015; 132,312,931 shares issued at December 31, 2014

   66,637   66,157  

Common stock issuable, 36,360 shares at March 31, 2015; 41,330 shares at December 31, 2014

 2,310   2,608    

Common stock issuable, 36,462 shares at September 30, 2015; 41,330 shares at December 31, 2014

   2,341   2,608  

Additional paid-in capital

 3,445,707   3,409,506    

Additional paid-in capital

   3,511,182   3,409,506  

Retained earnings

 7,934,820   7,807,119    

Retained earnings

   8,273,747   7,807,119  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

 (152,491 (180,994  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

   (163,473 (180,994
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 12,528,301   12,335,896    

Total shareholders’ equity

   12,921,934   12,335,896  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$98,377,783   96,685,535    

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $97,797,062   96,685,535  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

 

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended March 31      Three months ended September 30 Nine months ended September 30 

In thousands, except per share

In thousands, except per share

  2015 2014 

In thousands, except per share

  2015 2014 2015 2014 

Interest income

  

Loans and leases, including fees

  $647,179   645,222    Loans and leases, including fees  $672,092   647,280   $1,981,904   1,937,531  
  

Deposits at banks

   3,118   1,884  
  

Federal funds sold

   24   16    Investment securities     
  

Trading account

   491   427    

Fully taxable

   93,062   91,036   272,163   250,145  
  

Investment securities

     

Exempt from federal taxes

   950   1,271   3,330   4,068  
  

Fully taxable

   85,957   73,899    Deposits at banks   3,852   3,198   10,321   7,617  
  

Exempt from federal taxes

   1,318   1,504    Other   70   238   749   904  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest income

 738,087   722,952   

Total interest income

   770,026   743,023   2,268,467   2,200,265  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Interest expense

NOW accounts

 311   297    NOW accounts   360   394   1,020   1,021  

Savings deposits

 10,219   11,601    Savings deposits   10,937   11,532   31,517   34,314  

Time deposits

 3,740   3,940    Time deposits   3,643   3,805   11,073   11,600  

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

 147   208    Deposits at Cayman Islands office   151   161   448   550  

Short-term borrowings

 34   32    Short-term borrowings   32   19   102   76  

Long-term borrowings

 64,048   50,441    Long-term borrowings   62,076   58,053   188,764   158,098  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total interest expense

 78,499   66,519   

Total interest expense

   77,199   73,964   232,924   205,659  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income

 659,588   656,433    Net interest income   692,827   669,059   2,035,543   1,994,606  

Provision for credit losses

 38,000   32,000    Provision for credit losses   44,000   29,000   112,000   91,000  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 621,588   624,433   Net interest income after provision for credit losses   648,827   640,059   1,923,543   1,903,606  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income

Mortgage banking revenues

 101,601   80,049    Mortgage banking revenues   84,035   93,532   288,238   269,237  

Service charges on deposit accounts

 102,344   104,198    Service charges on deposit accounts   107,259   110,071   314,860   321,637  

Trust income

 123,734   121,252    Trust income   113,744   128,671   356,076   379,816  

Brokerage services income

 15,461   16,500    Brokerage services income   16,902   17,416   49,224   51,403  

Trading account and foreign exchange gains

 6,231   6,447    Trading account and foreign exchange gains   8,362   6,988   20,639   21,477  

Loss on bank investment securities

 (98 —      Loss on bank investment securities   —      —     (108  —    

Equity in earnings of Bayview Lending Group LLC

 (4,191 (4,454  Equity in earnings of Bayview Lending Group LLC   (3,721 (4,114 (11,043 (12,623

Other revenues from operations

 95,121   96,115    Other revenues from operations   113,118   98,547   359,043   296,683  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income

 440,203   420,107   

Total other income

   439,699   451,111   1,376,929   1,327,630  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other expense

Salaries and employee benefits

 389,893   371,326    Salaries and employee benefits   363,567   348,776   1,115,117   1,059,815  

Equipment and net occupancy

 66,470   71,167    Equipment and net occupancy   68,470   67,713   201,792   206,964  

Printing, postage and supplies

 9,590   10,956    Printing, postage and supplies   8,691   9,184   27,586   29,320  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets

 6,793   10,062    Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets   4,090   7,358   16,848   26,654  

FDIC assessments

 10,660   15,488    FDIC assessments   11,090   13,193   32,551   43,836  

Other costs of operations

 202,969   211,235   Other costs of operations   197,908   219,135   642,925   656,664  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other expense

 686,375   690,234   

Total other expense

   653,816   665,359   2,036,819   2,023,253  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before taxes

 375,416   354,306    Income before taxes   434,710   425,811   1,263,653   1,207,983  

Income taxes

 133,803   125,289   Income taxes   154,309   150,467   454,951   419,286  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

$241,613   229,017   Net income  $280,401   275,344   $808,702   788,697  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Net income available to common shareholders     

Net income available to common shareholders

  

Basic

  $257,337   251,905   $739,627   724,307  

Basic

$218,830   211,720    

Diluted

   257,346   251,917   739,656   724,344  

Diluted

 218,837   211,731    Net income per common share     

Net income per common share

  

Basic

  $1.94   1.92   $5.59   5.54  

Basic

$1.66   1.63    

Diluted

   1.93   1.91   5.56   5.50  

Diluted

 1.65   1.61    Cash dividends per common share  $.70   .70   $2.10   2.10  

Cash dividends per common share

$.70   .70    Average common shares outstanding     

Average common shares outstanding

  

Basic

   132,630   131,265   132,347   130,782  

Basic

 132,049   130,212    

Diluted

   133,376   132,128   133,089   131,698  

Diluted

 132,769   131,126  

 

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

 

  Three months ended March 31   Three months ended September 30 Nine months ended September 30 

In thousands

  2015 2014   2015 2014 2015 2014 

Net income

  $241,613   $229,017    $280,401   275,344   $808,702   788,697  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax and reclassification adjustments:

   

Net unrealized gains on investment securities

   25,339   38,214  

Cash flow hedges adjustments

   871    —    

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and reclassification adjustments:

     

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities

   48,332   (27,637 1,053   75,229  

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

   (24 613   823   (98

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   (2,384 (136   (3 (1,817 (521 (1,504

Defined benefit plans liability adjustment

   4,677   820     5,724   1,000   16,166   2,999  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

 28,503   38,898  

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

   54,029   (27,841 17,521   76,626  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

$270,116  $267,915    $334,430   247,503   $826,223   865,323  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

- 5 --5-


M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended March 31      Nine months ended September 30 

In thousands

In thousands

  2015 2014      2015 2014 

Cash flows from operating activities

  

Net income

  $241,613   229,017    

Net income

  $808,702   788,697  
  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

     

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

   
  

Provision for credit losses

   38,000   32,000    

Provision for credit losses

   112,000   91,000  
  

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

   24,178   24,708    

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

   73,916   74,516  
  

Amortization of capitalized servicing rights

   12,199   17,792    

Amortization of capitalized servicing rights

   36,730   51,572  
  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets

   6,793   10,062    

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets

   16,848   26,654  
  

Provision for deferred income taxes

   37,052   42,256    

Provision for deferred income taxes

   20,141   33,777  
  

Asset write-downs

   2,379   1,117    

Asset write-downs

   5,775   5,114  
  

Net gain on sales of assets

   (1,066 (852  

Net gain on sales of assets

   (61,969 (3,771
  

Net change in accrued interest receivable, payable

   (2,200 (3,185  

Net change in accrued interest receivable, payable

   (5,484 9,638  
  

Net change in other accrued income and expense

   (80,084 57,884    

Net change in other accrued income and expense

   11,200   (89,425
  

Net change in loans originated for sale

   197,708   122,406    

Net change in loans originated for sale

   232,974   (224,425
  

Net change in trading account assets and liabilities

   (18,206) 27,893    

Net change in trading account assets and liabilities

   (2,993 11,163  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 458,366  561,098    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,247,840   774,510  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sales of investment securities

  

Proceeds from sales of investment securities

   

Available for sale

 693   —      

Available for sale

   2,579   16  

Other

 132   146    

Other

   377   23,309  

Proceeds from maturities of investment securities

  

Proceeds from maturities of investment securities

   

Available for sale

 369,649   166,324    

Available for sale

   1,343,869   686,183  

Held to maturity

 148,708   92,305    

Held to maturity

   519,359   337,677  

Purchases of investment securities

  

Purchases of investment securities

   

Available for sale

 (1,871,491 (1,709,847  

Available for sale

   (3,320,931 (5,310,246

Held to maturity

 (7,442 (3,238  

Held to maturity

   (22,592 (15,202

Other

 (348 (258  

Other

   (8,179 (53,264

Net increase in loans and leases

 (666,220 (220,551  

Net increase in loans and leases

   (2,208,660 (1,420,572

Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing deposits at banks

 179,376   (1,648,047  

Net (increase) decrease in interest-bearing deposits at banks

   1,757,601   (6,024,926

Capital expenditures, net

 (9,598 (16,725  

Capital expenditures, net

   (42,744 (50,400

Net (increase) decrease in loan servicing advances

 76,145   (122,910  

Net (increase) decrease in loan servicing advances

   461,700   (340,750

Other, net

 (21,940) 21,763    

Other, net

   (75,449 38,707  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

 (1,802,336) (3,441,038  

Net cash used by investing activities

   (1,593,070 (12,129,468
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

 (4,543 1,581,705    

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

   (636,144 7,225,487  

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

 819   (30,246  

Net decrease in short-term borrowings

   (18,893 (95,846

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

 1,500,000   1,498,688    

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

   1,500,000   4,345,478  

Payments on long-term borrowings

 (1,797 (352,245  

Payments on long-term borrowings

   (324,308 (373,642

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

 —     346,500    

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

   —     346,500  

Dividends paid - common

 (93,631 (92,406  

Dividends paid - common

   (281,149 (278,118

Dividends paid - preferred

 (17,368 (6,080  

Dividends paid - preferred

   (58,003 (46,966

Other, net

 (46,014) 24,208    

Other, net

   40,074   82,774  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 1,337,466  2,970,124    

Net cash provided by financing activities

   221,577   11,205,667  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 (6,504 90,184    

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (123,653 (149,291

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 1,373,357   1,672,934    

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   1,373,357   1,672,934  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$1,366,853  1,763,118    

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,249,704   1,523,643  
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

Interest received during the period

$726,475   695,653    

Interest received during the period

  $2,234,476   2,147,236  

Interest paid during the period

 75,776   61,841    

Interest paid during the period

   234,989   185,377  

Income taxes paid during the period

 88,578  4,789    

Income taxes paid during the period

   373,016   329,621  
    

 

  

 

 

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities

Securitization of residential mortgage loans allocated to

  

Securitization of residential mortgage loans allocated to

   

Available-for-sale investment securities

$12,920   29,785    

Available-for-sale investment securities

  $51,481   110,971  

Capitalized servicing rights

 143   372    

Capitalized servicing rights

   528   1,429  

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

 10,846   8,886    

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

   35,018   35,422  

 

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

 

                Accumulated   
                other   
          Common Additional   comprehensive   
  Preferred   Common   stock paid-in Retained income   

In thousands, except per share

  Preferred
stock
   Common
stock
   Common
stock
issuable
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss), net
 Total   stock   stock   issuable capital earnings (loss), net Total 

2014

                    

Balance - January 1, 2014

  $881,500     65,258     2,915   3,232,014   7,188,004   (64,159 11,305,532    $881,500     65,258     2,915   3,232,014   7,188,004   (64,159 11,305,532  

Total comprehensive income

   —       —       —      —     229,017   38,898   267,915     —       —       —      —     788,697   76,626   865,323  

Preferred stock cash dividends

   —       —       —      —     (14,674  —     (14,674   —       —       —      —     (55,560  —     (55,560

Issuance of Series E preferred stock

   350,000     —       —     (3,500  —      —     346,500     350,000     —       —     (3,500  —      —     346,500  

Exercise of 395,905 Series A stock warrants into 156,521 shares of common stock

   —       78     —     (78  —      —      —    

Stock-based compensation plans:

                    

Compensation expense, net

   —       123     —     13,999    —      —     14,122     —       128     —     34,117    —      —     34,245  

Exercises of stock options, net

   —       266     —     49,228    —      —     49,494     —       535     —     102,695    —      —     103,230  

Stock purchase plan

   —       43     —     9,545    —      —     9,588     —       43     —     9,545    —      —     9,588  

Directors’ stock plan

   —       2     —     439    —      —     441     —       5     —     1,266    —      —     1,271  

Deferred compensation plans, net, including dividend equivalents

   —       2     (299 265   (29  —     (61   —       3     (325 335   (87  —     (74

Other

   —       —       —     412    —      —     412     —       —       —     1,320    —      —     1,320  

Common stock cash dividends - $.70 per share

   —       —       —      —     (92,406  —     (92,406

Common stock cash dividends - $2.10 per share

   —       —       —      —     (278,059  —     (278,059
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance - March 31, 2014

$1,231,500  65,694   2,616  3,302,402   7,309,912  (25,261 11,886,863  

Balance - September 30, 2014

  $1,231,500     66,050     2,590   3,377,714   7,642,995   12,467   12,333,316  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2015

          

Balance - January 1, 2015

$1,231,500   66,157   2,608   3,409,506   7,807,119   (180,994 12,335,896    $1,231,500     66,157     2,608   3,409,506   7,807,119   (180,994 12,335,896  

Total comprehensive income

 —     —     —     —     241,613   28,503   270,116     —       —       —      —     808,702   17,521   826,223  

Preferred stock cash dividends

 —     —     —     —     (20,318 —     (20,318   —       —       —      —     (60,953  —     (60,953

Exercise of 2,315 Series A stock warrants into 904 shares of common stock

 —     1   —     (1 —     —     —       —       1     —     (1  —      —      —    

Stock-based compensation plans:

          

Compensation expense, net

 —     147   —     5,425   —     —     5,572     —       143     —     31,416    —      —     31,559  

Exercises of stock options, net

 —     101   —     19,378   —     —     19,479     —       285     —     57,133    —      —     57,418  

Stock purchase plan

 45   10,301   10,346     —       45     —     10,301    —      —     10,346  

Directors’ stock plan

 —     2   —     423   —     —     425     —       4     —     1,346    —      —     1,350  

Deferred compensation plans, net, including dividend equivalents

 —     2   (298 270   (25 —     (51   —       2     (267 290   (76  —     (51

Other

 —     —     —     405   —     —     405     —       —       —     1,191   —      —     1,191  

Common stock cash dividends - $.70 per share

 —     —     —     —     (93,569 —     (93,569

Common stock cash dividends - $2.10 per share

   —       —       —      —     (281,045  —     (281,045
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance - March 31, 2015

$1,231,500  66,455   2,310  3,445,707   7,934,820  (152,491 12,528,301  

Balance - September 30, 2015

  $1,231,500     66,637     2,341   3,511,182   8,273,747   (163,473 12,921,934  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Significant accounting policies

1.Significant accounting policies

The consolidated financial statements of M&T Bank Corporation (“M&T”) and subsidiaries (“the Company”) were compiled in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) using the accounting policies set forth in note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements included in the 2014 Annual Report. Additionally, effective January 1, 2015 the Company made an accounting policy election in accordance with amended accounting guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in January 2014 to account for investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method. Under the proportional amortization method, the Company amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. The adoption of the amended guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operation,operations, but did result in the restatement of the consolidated statement of income for the three-month periodthree months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2014 to remove $12$14 million and $39 million, respectively, of losses associated with qualified affordable housing projects from “other costs of operations” and include the amortization of the initial cost of the investment in income tax expense. The cumulative effect adjustment associated with adopting the amended guidance was not material as of the beginning of any period presented in these consolidated financial statements. See note 11 for information regarding the Company’s investments in qualified affordable housing projects.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been made and, except as described above, were all of a normal recurring nature.

2. Acquisitions

2.Acquisitions

On August 27, 2012, M&T announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (“Hudson City”), headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey, under which Hudson City would be acquired by M&T. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Hudson City shareholders will receive consideration for each common share of Hudson City in an amount valued at .08403..08403 of an M&T share in the form of either M&T common stock or cash, based on the election of each Hudson City shareholder, subject to proration as specified in the merger agreement (which provides for an aggregate split of total consideration of 60% common stock of M&T and 40% cash). As of March 31,September 30, 2015, total consideration to be paid was valued at approximately $5.5$5.3 billion.

At March 31, 2015, Hudson City had $36.1 billion of assets, including $20.9 billion of loans and $8.3 billion of investment securities, and $31.3 billion of liabilities, including $18.9 billion of deposits. The merger has received the approval of the common shareholders of M&T and Hudson City. However,M&T announced on September 30, 2015 that it had received the merger is subject to a numberapproval of other conditions, including regulatory approvals.

On June 17, 2013, M&T and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (“M&T Bank”), M&T’s principal banking subsidiary, entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bankto acquire Hudson City and on October 9, 2015 M&T received approval of the proposed acquisition from the New York (“Federal Reserve Bank”). UnderState Department of Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on or about November 1, 2015 pending the termssatisfaction of the agreement, M&T and M&T Bank are required to submit to the Federal Reserve Bank a revised compliance risk management program designed to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering laws and regulations and to take certain other steps to enhance their compliance practices. The Company commenced a major initiative, including the hiring of outside consulting firms, intended to fully address the Federal Reserve Bank’s concerns. On April 3,customary closing conditions. At September 30, 2015, M&T was advised that the Federal Reserve Board intends to act on the M&T and Hudson City merger application no later than September 30, 2015. As a result, M&Thad $35.1 billion of assets, including $19.2 billion of loans and Hudson City extended the date after which either party may elect to terminate the merger agreement if the merger has not yet been completed from$8.3 billion of investment securities, and $30.3 billion of liabilities, including $17.9 billion of deposits.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

2.Acquisitions, continued

 

April 30, 2015 to October 31, 2015. Nevertheless, there can be no assurances that the merger will be completed by that date.3. Investment securities

3.Investment securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities were as follows:

 

  Amortized
cost
   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Estimated
fair value
   Amortized
cost
   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Estimated
fair value
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

March 31, 2015

        

Investment securities available for sale:

        

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

  $161,672     1,563     1    $163,234  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   7,704     199     53     7,850  

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

   10,008,191     265,739     8,709     10,265,221  

Privately issued

   96     2     3     95  

Collateralized debt obligations

   29,704     19,360     1,786     47,278  

Other debt securities

   138,366     1,909     19,002     121,273  

Equity securities

   79,987     18,999     437     98,549  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 10,425,720   307,771   29,991   10,703,500  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Investment securities held to maturity:

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 148,698   2,178   350   150,526  

Mortgage-backed securities:

Government issued or guaranteed

 3,007,420   88,417   4,024   3,091,813  

Privately issued

 197,509   1,421   36,620   162,310  

Other debt securities

 7,185   —     —     7,185  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 3,360,812   92,016   40,994   3,411,834  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Other securities

 328,958   —     —     328,958  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$14,115,490   399,787   70,985  $14,444,292  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

December 31, 2014

September 30, 2015

    

Investment securities available for sale:

    

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

$161,408   544   5  $161,947    $197,764     1,630     —      $199,394  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 8,027   224   53   8,198     6,174     170     48     6,296  

Mortgage-backed securities:

    

Government issued or guaranteed

 8,507,571   223,889   337   8,731,123     10,504,756     228,333     19,041     10,714,048  

Privately issued

 104   2   3   103     82     2     2     82  

Collateralized debt obligations

 30,073   21,276   1,033   50,316     28,467     22,465     1,056     49,876  

Other debt securities

 138,240   1,896   18,648   121,488     136,793     1,650     17,975     120,468  

Equity securities

 73,901   11,020   1,164   83,757     49,198     20,360     213     69,345  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 8,919,324   258,851   21,243   9,156,932     10,923,234     274,610     38,335     11,159,509  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Investment securities held to maturity:

    

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 148,961   2,551   189   151,323     125,251     1,395     347     126,299  

Mortgage-backed securities:

    

Government issued or guaranteed

 3,149,320   78,485   7,000   3,220,805     2,679,546     69,486     4,787     2,744,245  

Privately issued

 201,733   1,143   44,576   158,300     186,883     1,628     40,174     148,337  

Other debt securities

 7,854   —     —     7,854     6,806     —       —       6,806  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 3,507,868   82,179   51,765   3,538,282     2,998,486     72,509     45,308     3,025,687  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Other securities

 328,742   —     —     328,742     336,544     —       —       336,544  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$12,755,934   341,030   73,008  $13,023,956    $14,258,264     347,119     83,643    $14,521,740  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

3.Investment securities, continued

 

3. Investment securities, continued

   Amortized
cost
   Gross
unrealized
gains
   Gross
unrealized
losses
   Estimated
fair value
 
   (in thousands) 

December 31, 2014

        

Investment securities available for sale:

        

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

  $161,408     544     5    $161,947  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   8,027     224     53     8,198  

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

   8,507,571     223,889     337     8,731,123  

Privately issued

   104     2     3     103  

Collateralized debt obligations

   30,073     21,276     1,033     50,316  

Other debt securities

   138,240     1,896     18,648     121,488  

Equity securities

   73,901     11,020     1,164     83,757  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   8,919,324     258,851     21,243     9,156,932  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment securities held to maturity:

        

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   148,961     2,551     189     151,323  

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

   3,149,320     78,485     7,000     3,220,805  

Privately issued

   201,733     1,143     44,576     158,300  

Other debt securities

   7,854     —       —       7,854  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   3,507,868     82,179     51,765     3,538,282  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other securities

   328,742     —       —       328,742  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $12,755,934     341,030     73,008    $13,023,956  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

There were no significant gross realized gains or losses from salesthe sale of investment securities for the quartersthree-month and nine-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014.2014, respectively.

At March 31,September 30, 2015, the amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity were as follows:

 

  Amortized
cost
   Estimated
fair value
   Amortized cost   Estimated
fair value
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Debt securities available for sale:

        

Due in one year or less

  $9,059     9,117    $8,282     8,330  

Due after one year through five years

   163,114     165,027     197,796     199,712  

Due after five years through ten years

   3,272     3,314     3,296     3,495  

Due after ten years

   162,001     162,177     159,824     164,497  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 337,446   339,635     369,198     376,034  

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale

 10,008,287   10,265,316     10,504,838     10,714,130  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
$10,345,733   10,604,951    $10,874,036     11,090,164  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt securities held to maturity:

    

Due in one year or less

$27,663   27,865    $30,523     30,706  

Due after one year through five years

 87,320   88,357     74,511     75,150  

Due after five years through ten years

 33,715   34,304     20,217     20,443  

Due after ten years

 7,185   7,185     6,806     6,806  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 155,883   157,711     132,057     133,105  

Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

 3,204,929   3,254,123     2,866,429     2,892,582  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
$3,360,812   3,411,834    $2,998,486     3,025,687  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

 

3.

3. Investment securities, continued

 

A summary of investment securities that as of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer follows:

 

  Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Less than 12 months   12 months or more 
  Fair
value
   Unrealized
losses
   Fair
value
   Unrealized
losses
   Fair value   Unrealized
losses
   Fair value   Unrealized
losses
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

March 31, 2015

        

September 30, 2015

        

Investment securities available for sale:

                

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

  $4,681     (1   —       —    

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   986     (4   1,524     (49  $516     (2   1,405     (46

Mortgage-backed securities:

            

Government issued or guaranteed

   1,603,068     (8,597   4,138     (112   1,942,135     (18,925   5,503     (116

Privately issued

   —       —       59     (3   —       —       48     (2

Collateralized debt obligations

   6,091     (1,255   5,220     (531   5,733     (324   2,155     (732

Other debt securities

   12,689     (443   92,304     (18,559   19,335     (458   86,813     (17,517

Equity securities

   374     (437   —       —       —       —       212     (213
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 1,627,889   (10,737 103,245   (19,254  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    1,967,719     (19,709   96,136     (18,626
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Investment securities held to maturity:

        

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 35,272   (317 1,802   (33   37,336     (292   4,096     (55

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

 16,660   (85 266,979   (3,939   16,619     (129   240,730     (4,658

Privately issued

 —     —     131,779   (36,620   —       —       118,840     (40,174
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 51,932   (402 400,560   (40,592   53,955     (421   363,666     (44,887
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$1,679,821   (11,139 503,805   (59,846  $2,021,674     (20,130   459,802     (63,513
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

December 31, 2014

        

Investment securities available for sale:

        

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

$6,505   (5 —     —      $6,505     (5   —       —    

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 1,785   (52 121   (1   1,785     (52   121     (1

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

 39,001   (186 5,555   (151   39,001     (186   5,555     (151

Privately issued

 —     —     65   (3   —       —       65     (3

Collateralized debt obligations

 2,108   (696 5,512   (337   2,108     (696   5,512     (337

Other debt securities

 14,017   (556 92,661   (18,092   14,017     (556   92,661     (18,092

Equity securities

 2,138   (1,164 —     —       2,138     (1,164   —       —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 65,554   (2,659 103,914   (18,584   65,554     (2,659   103,914     (18,584
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Investment securities held to maturity:

        

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 29,886   (184 268   (5   29,886     (184   268     (5

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

 137,413   (361 446,780   (6,639   137,413     (361   446,780     (6,639

Privately issued

 —     —     127,512   (44,576   —       —       127,512     (44,576
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 167,299   (545 574,560   (51,220   167,299     (545   574,560     (51,220
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$232,853   (3,204 678,474   (69,804  $232,853     (3,204   678,474     (69,804
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

 

3.

3. Investment securities, continued

 

The Company owned 294320 individual investment securities with aggregate gross unrealized losses of $71$84 million at March 31,September 30, 2015. Based on a review of each of the securities in the investment securities portfolio at March 31,September 30, 2015, the Company concluded that it expected to recover the amortized cost basis of its investment. As of March 31,September 30, 2015, the Company does not intend to sell nor is it anticipated that it would be required to sell any of its impaired investment securities at a loss. At March 31,September 30, 2015, the Company has not identified events or changes in circumstances which may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the $329$337 million of cost method investment securities.

4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses

4.Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses

The outstanding principal balance and the carrying amount of acquired loans that were recorded at fair value at the acquisition date that isand included in the consolidated balance sheet were as follows:follow:

 

  March 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   September 30,   December 31, 
  (in thousands)   2015   2014 
  (in thousands) 

Outstanding principal balance

  $2,837,256     3,070,268    $2,410,454     3,070,268  

Carrying amount:

        

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

   207,884     247,820     103,583     247,820  

Commercial real estate

   869,700     961,828     728,376     961,828  

Residential real estate

   434,454     453,360     385,885     453,360  

Consumer

   888,985     933,537     812,117     933,537  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
$2,401,023   2,596,545    $2,029,961     2,596,545  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Purchased impaired loans included in the table above totaled $184$149 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and $198 million at December 31, 2014, representing less than 1% of the Company’s assets as of each date. A summary of changes in the accretable yield for acquired loans for the three-month periodsthree months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014 follows:

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2015 
   Purchased
impaired
   Other
acquired
   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at beginning of period

  $76,518     397,379     473,897  

Interest income

   (5,206   (41,277   (46,483

Reclassifications from nonaccretable balance, net

   110     183     293  

Other (a)

   —       1,610     1,610  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

$71,422   357,895   429,317  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

   Three months ended September 30 
   2015   2014 
   Purchased   Other   Purchased   Other 
   impaired   acquired   impaired   acquired 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at beginning of period

  $77,624     344,989    $26,082     450,970  

Interest income

   (5,865   (37,396   (4,149   (39,019

Reclassifications from nonaccretable balance

   47     769     129     9,673  

Other (a)

   —       4,697     —       1,870  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

  $71,806     313,059    $22,062     423,494  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Nine months ended September 30 
   2015   2014 
   Purchased   Other   Purchased   Other 
   impaired   acquired   impaired   acquired 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at beginning of period

  $76,518     397,379    $37,230     538,633  

Interest income

   (16,843   (118,697   (15,583   (135,105

Reclassifications from nonaccretable balance

   12,131     27,792     415     10,448  

Other (a)

   —       6,585     —       9,518  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

  $71,806     313,059    $22,062     423,494  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

4.Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

   Three months ended March 31, 2014 
   Purchased
impaired
   Other
acquired
   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at beginning of period

  $37,230     538,633     575,863  

Interest income

   (6,328   (52,633   (58,961

Reclassifications from nonaccretable balance, net

   37     —       37  

Other (a)

   —       (838   (838
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

$30,939   485,162   516,101  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Other changes in expected cash flows including changes in interest rates and prepayment assumptions.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

A summary of current, past due and nonaccrual loans as of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

       30-89   90 Days or
more past
due and accruing
   Purchased         
   Current   Days
past due
   Non-
acquired
   Acquired
(a)
   impaired
(b)
   Nonaccrual   Total 
       (in thousands)         

March 31, 2015

              

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $19,519,566     43,213     4,265     3,323     9,724     195,403     19,775,494  

Real estate:

              

Commercial

   22,225,088     116,465     27,261     17,187     45,752     142,007     22,573,760  

Residential builder and developer

   1,460,981     6,119     —       6,953     91,839     65,310     1,631,202  

Other commercial construction

   3,575,578     18,244     3,864     1,721     17,061     24,280     3,640,748  

Residential

   7,580,514     189,901     197,299     20,058     17,283     171,496     8,176,551  

Residential Alt-A

   241,467     11,831     —       —       —       74,270     327,568  

Consumer:

        

Home equity lines and loans

   5,783,865     35,478     —       13,298     2,359     87,985     5,922,985  

Automobile

   2,024,526     25,322     —       —       —       14,100     2,063,948  

Other

   2,921,142     28,407     3,932     17,570     —       15,735     2,986,786  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$65,332,727   474,980   236,621   80,110   184,018   790,586   67,099,042  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

4.Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

      30-89
Days
past due
   90 Days or
more past
due and accruing
   Purchased
impaired
(b)
   Nonaccrual   Total 
Current   Non-
acquired
   Acquired
(a)
   
  (in thousands) 

September 30, 2015

      

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $19,965,307     29,451     5,882     3,477     4,645     224,415    $20,233,177  

Real estate:

          

Commercial

   23,184,906     105,140     21,629     17,906     45,523     176,491     23,551,595  

Residential builder and developer

   1,479,659     15,951     —       7,488     65,102     46,022     1,614,222  

Other commercial construction

   3,493,349     28,433     1,373     1,769     17,484     12,312     3,554,720  

Residential

   7,323,813     206,044     194,280     16,295     14,392     153,354     7,908,178  

Residential Alt-A

   226,871     11,662     —       —       —       64,351     302,884  

Consumer:

      

Home equity lines and loans

   5,710,632     38,506     —       15,454     2,275     78,126     5,844,993  

Automobile

   2,319,556     36,867     —       53     —       13,892     2,370,368  

Other

   3,084,080     31,210     8,301     18,385     —       18,135     3,160,111  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $66,788,173     503,264     231,465     80,827     149,421     787,098    $68,540,248  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
      30-89   90 Days or
more past
due and accruing
   Purchased           Current   30-89
Days
past due
   90 Days or
more past
due and accruing
   Purchased
impaired
(b)
   Nonaccrual   Total 
  Current   Days
past due
   Non-
acquired
   Acquired
(a)
   impaired
(b)
   Nonaccrual   Total    Non-
acquired
   Acquired
(a)
   
      (in thousands)           (in thousands) 

December 31, 2014

                            

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $19,228,265     37,246     1,805     6,231     10,300     177,445     19,461,292    $19,228,265     37,246     1,805     6,231     10,300     177,445    $19,461,292  

Real estate:

                        

Commercial

   22,208,491     118,704     22,170     14,662     51,312     141,600     22,556,939     22,208,491     118,704     22,170     14,662     51,312     141,600     22,556,939  

Residential builder and developer

   1,273,607     11,827     492     9,350     98,347     71,517     1,465,140     1,273,607     11,827     492     9,350     98,347     71,517     1,465,140  

Other commercial construction

   3,484,932     17,678     —       —       17,181     25,699     3,545,490     3,484,932     17,678     —       —       17,181     25,699     3,545,490  

Residential

   7,640,368     226,932     216,489     35,726     18,223     180,275     8,318,013     7,640,368     226,932     216,489     35,726     18,223     180,275     8,318,013  

Residential Alt-A

   249,810     11,774     —       —       —       77,704     339,288     249,810     11,774     —       —       —       77,704     339,288  

Consumer:

                            

Home equity lines and loans

   5,859,378     42,945     —       27,896     2,374     89,291     6,021,884     5,859,378     42,945     —       27,896     2,374     89,291     6,021,884  

Automobile

   1,931,138     30,500     —       133     —       17,578     1,979,349     1,931,138     30,500     —       133     —       17,578     1,979,349  

Other

   2,909,791     33,295     4,064     16,369     —       18,042     2,981,561     2,909,791     33,295     4,064     16,369     —       18,042     2,981,561  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$64,785,780   530,901   245,020   110,367   197,737   799,151   66,668,956    $64,785,780     530,901     245,020     110,367     197,737     799,151    $66,668,956  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Acquired loans that were recorded at fair value at acquisition date. This category does not include purchased impaired loans that are presented separately.
(b)Accruing loans that were impaired at acquisition date and were recorded at fair value.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

One-to-four family residential mortgage loans held for sale were $423$422 million and $435 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Commercial mortgage loans held for sale were $117$71 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and $308 million at December 31, 2014.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 were as follows:

 

   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
  Real Estate           
    Commercial  Residential  Consumer  Unallocated   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Beginning balance

  $288,038    307,927    61,910    186,033    75,654     919,562  

Provision for credit losses

   1,442    15,542    960    19,574    482     38,000  

Net charge-offs

        

Charge-offs

   (12,350  (6,679  (3,118  (25,329  —       (47,476

Recoveries

   3,939    585    989    5,774    —       11,287  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

 (8,411 (6,094 (2,129 (19,555 —     (36,189
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

$281,069   317,375   60,741   186,052   76,136   921,373  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

4.Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
  Real Estate       
    Commercial  Residential  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
   (in thousands) 

Beginning balance

  $286,750    311,294    60,294    194,238    77,411   $929,987  

Provision for credit losses

   21,507    1,879    (3,155  24,448    (679  44,000  

Net charge-offs

       

Charge-offs

   (26,912  (2,203  (3,268  (20,758  —      (53,141

Recoveries

   5,322    2,119    1,125    4,386    —      12,952  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

   (21,590  (84  (2,143  (16,372  —      (40,189
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $286,667    313,089    54,996    202,314    76,732   $933,798  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2014 were as follows:

 

  Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
  Real Estate         
 Commercial Residential Consumer Unallocated   Total   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
  Real Estate     
  (in thousands)    Commercial Residential Consumer Unallocated Total 
  (in thousands) 

Beginning balance

  $273,383   324,978   78,656   164,644   75,015     916,676    $292,251   311,254   72,404   165,871   75,886   $917,666  

Provision for credit losses

   12,598   116   4,228   14,141   917     32,000     2,373   8,046   (3,187 21,815   (47 29,000  

Net charge-offs

           

Charge-offs

   (14,809 (3,486 (7,453 (21,691  —       (47,439   (15,921 (1,666 (4,193 (21,312  —     (43,092

Recoveries

   5,663   3,197   1,631   5,040    —       15,531     7,849   1,267   2,498   3,445    —     15,059  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net charge-offs

 (9,146 (289 (5,822 (16,651 —     (31,908   (8,072 (399 (1,695 (17,867  —     (28,033
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balance

$276,835   324,805   77,062   162,134   75,932   916,768    $286,552   318,901   67,522   169,819   75,839   $918,633  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were as follows:

   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
  Real Estate       
    Commercial  Residential  Consumer  Unallocated   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Beginning balance

  $288,038    307,927    61,910    186,033    75,654    $919,562  

Provision for credit losses

   32,686    13,769    (571  65,038    1,078     112,000  

Net charge-offs

        

Charge-offs

   (46,990  (12,352  (9,695  (64,542  —       (133,579

Recoveries

   12,933    3,745    3,352    15,785    —       35,815  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

   (34,057  (8,607  (6,343  (48,757  —       (97,764
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $286,667    313,089    54,996    202,314    76,732    $933,798  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were as follows:

   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
  Real Estate       
    Commercial  Residential  Consumer  Unallocated   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Beginning balance

  $273,383    324,978    78,656    164,644    75,015    $916,676  

Provision for credit losses

   40,527    (4,067  (916  54,632    824     91,000  

Net charge-offs

        

Charge-offs

   (44,872  (7,966  (17,124  (62,407  —       (132,369

Recoveries

   17,514    5,956    6,906    12,950    —       43,326  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

   (27,358  (2,010  (10,218  (49,457  —       (89,043
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $286,552    318,901    67,522    169,819    75,839    $918,633  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Despite the above allocation, the allowance for credit losses is general in nature and is available to absorb losses from any loan or lease type.

In establishing the allowance for credit losses, the Company estimates losses attributable to specific troubled credits identified through both normal and detailed or intensified credit review processes and also estimates losses inherent in other loans and leases on a collective basis. For purposes of determining the level of the allowance for credit losses, the Company evaluates its loan and lease portfolio by loan type. The amounts of loss components in the Company’s loan and lease portfolios are determined through a loan by loanloan-by-loan analysis of larger balance commercial loans and commercial real estate loans that are in nonaccrual status and by applying loss factors to groups of loan balances based on loan type and management’s classification of such loans under the Company’s loan grading system. Measurement of the specific loss components is typically based on expected future cash flows, collateral values and other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to pay. In determining the allowance for credit losses, the Company utilizes a loan grading system which is applied to commercial and commercial real estate credits on an individual loan basis. Loan officers are responsible for continually assigning grades to these loans based on standards outlined in the Company’s Credit Policy. Internal loan grades are also monitored by the Company’s loan review department to ensure consistency and strict adherence to the prescribed standards. Loan grades are assigned loss component factors that reflect the Company’s loss estimate for each group of loans and leases. Factors considered in assigning loan grades and loss component factors include borrower-specific information related to expected future cash flows and operating results, collateral values, geographic location, financial condition and performance, payment status, and other information; levels of and trends in portfolio charge-offs and recoveries; levels of and trends in portfolio delinquencies and impaired loans; changes in the risk profile of specific portfolios; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in credit concentrations; and observed trends and practices in the banking industry. As updated appraisals are obtained on individual loans or other events in the market place indicate that collateral values have significantly changed, individual loan grades are adjusted as appropriate. Changes in other factors cited may also lead to loan grade changes at any time. Except for consumer loans and residential real estate loans that are considered smaller balance homogenous loans and acquired loans that are evaluated on an aggregated basis, the Company considers a loan to be impaired for purposes of applying GAAP when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is delinquent 90 days. Regardless of loan type, the

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Company considers a loan to be impaired if it qualifies as a troubled debt restructuring. Modified loans, including smaller balance homogenous loans, that are considered to be troubled

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debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment giving consideration to the impact of the modified loan terms on the present value of the loan’s expected cash flows.

The following tables provide informationInformation with respect to loans and leases that were considered impaired as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.follows.

 

  March 31, 2015   December 31, 2014   September 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
  Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Recorded
investment
   Unpaid
principal
balance
   Related
allowance
   Recorded
investment
   Unpaid
principal
balance
   Related
allowance
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

With an allowance recorded:

                

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $108,870     130,029     19,335     132,340     165,146     31,779    $144,051     166,877     35,195     132,340     165,146     31,779  

Real estate:

                  

Commercial

   99,729     122,098     15,836     83,955     96,209     14,121     105,561     122,369     18,932     83,955     96,209     14,121  

Residential builder and developer

   6,512     8,731     591     17,632     22,044     805     6,544     10,276     788     17,632     22,044     805  

Other commercial construction

   5,116     6,084     831     5,480     6,484     900     2,445     3,991     391     5,480     6,484     900  

Residential

   86,691     104,630     4,405     88,970     107,343     4,296     83,349     101,367     4,775     88,970     107,343     4,296  

Residential Alt-A

   97,984     110,835     11,000     101,137     114,565     11,000     93,168     107,075     8,500     101,137     114,565     11,000  

Consumer:

                  

Home equity lines and loans

   19,701     20,794     6,304     19,771     20,806     6,213     23,257     24,239     3,541     19,771     20,806     6,213  

Automobile

   27,122     27,122     6,983     30,317     30,317     8,070     23,985     23,985     5,118     30,317     30,317     8,070  

Other

   18,814     18,814     5,297     18,973     18,973     5,459     18,870     18,870     5,486     18,973     18,973     5,459  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 470,539   549,137   70,582   498,575   581,887   82,643     501,230     579,049     82,726     498,575     581,887     82,643  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

With no related allowance recorded:

          

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

 116,325   135,534   —     73,978   81,493   —       111,023     133,100     —       73,978     81,493     —    

Real estate:

          

Commercial

 51,734   59,235   —     66,777   78,943   —       77,147     84,677     —       66,777     78,943     —    

Residential builder and developer

 62,611   101,964   —     58,820   96,722   —       42,800     68,906     —       58,820     96,722     —    

Other commercial construction

 19,657   40,072   —     20,738   41,035   —       10,307     28,480     —       20,738     41,035     —    

Residential

 17,203   27,886   —     16,815   26,750   —       16,232     26,626     —       16,815     26,750     —    

Residential Alt-A

 24,785   43,635   —     26,752   46,964   —       20,891     35,836     —       26,752     46,964     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 292,315   408,326   —     263,880   371,907   —       278,400     377,625     —       263,880     371,907     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total:

          

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

 225,195   265,563   19,335   206,318   246,639   31,779     255,074     299,977     35,195     206,318     246,639     31,779  

Real estate:

          

Commercial

 151,463   181,333   15,836   150,732   175,152   14,121     182,708     207,046     18,932     150,732     175,152     14,121  

Residential builder and developer

 69,123   110,695   591   76,452   118,766   805     49,344     79,182     788     76,452     118,766     805  

Other commercial construction

 24,773   46,156   831   26,218   47,519   900     12,752     32,471     391     26,218     47,519     900  

Residential

 103,894   132,516   4,405   105,785   134,093   4,296     99,581     127,993     4,775     105,785     134,093     4,296  

Residential Alt-A

 122,769   154,470   11,000   127,889   161,529   11,000     114,059     142,911     8,500     127,889     161,529     11,000  

Consumer:

          

Home equity lines and loans

 19,701   20,794   6,304   19,771   20,806   6,213     23,257     24,239     3,541     19,771     20,806     6,213  

Automobile

 27,122   27,122   6,983   30,317   30,317   8,070     23,985     23,985     5,118     30,317     30,317     8,070  

Other

 18,814   18,814   5,297   18,973   18,973   5,459     18,870     18,870     5,486     18,973     18,973     5,459  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$762,854   957,463   70,582   762,455   953,794   82,643    $779,630     956,674     82,726     762,455     953,794     82,643  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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   Three months ended
March 31, 2015
   Three months ended
March 31, 2014
 
       Interest income
recognized
       Interest income
recognized
 
   Average
recorded
investment
   Total   Cash
basis
   Average
recorded
investment
   Total   Cash
basis
 
   (in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $214,618     604     604     134,306     548     548  

Real estate:

            

Commercial

   153,070     1,102     1,102     185,425     926     926  

Residential builder and developer

   73,151     63     63     101,253     74     74  

Other commercial construction

   25,540     55     55     87,292     1,087     1,087  

Residential

   104,490     1,446     910     174,168     1,400     902  

Residential Alt-A

   125,654     1,610     647     139,651     1,626     559  

Consumer:

            

Home equity lines and loans

   19,683     201     48     15,676     121     29  

Automobile

   29,013     450     54     39,383     625     87  

Other

   18,861     174     33     17,700     174     52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$764,080   5,705   3,516   894,854   6,581   4,264  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

��  

 

 

 

4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

   Three months ended
September 30, 2015
   Three months ended
September 30, 2014
 
       Interest income
recognized
       Interest income
recognized
 
  Average
recorded
investment
   Total   Cash
basis
   Average
recorded
investment
   Total   Cash
basis
 
   (in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $242,157     1,017     1,017     228,749     611     611  

Real estate:

        

Commercial

   179,327     2,327     2,327     189,952     821     821  

Residential builder and developer

   53,009     81     81     90,493     18     18  

Other commercial construction

   17,236     1,943     1,943     58,500     251     251  

Residential

   99,939     1,835     1,316     104,516     1,328     776  

Residential Alt-A

   116,191     1,539     618     131,574     1,643     681  

Consumer:

        

Home equity lines and loans

   21,952     231     66     19,268     219     81  

Automobile

   24,429     391     39     33,666     528     67  

Other

   19,238     188     23     18,677     177     44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $773,478     9,552     7,430     875,395     5,596     3,350  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2015
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2014
 
       Interest income
recognized
       Interest income
recognized
 
  Average
recorded
investment
   Total   Cash
basis
   Average
recorded
investment
   Total   Cash
basis
 
   (in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $226,243     2,123     2,123     171,227     1,379     1,379  

Real estate:

      

Commercial

   161,834     4,433     4,433     194,337     2,616     2,616  

Residential builder and developer

   64,165     275     275     94,453     131     131  

Other commercial construction

   22,130     2,166     2,166     74,531     1,694     1,694  

Residential

   101,997     4,639     3,011     132,606     7,784     6,146  

Residential Alt-A

   120,710     4,799     1,962     135,374     5,002     1,900  

Consumer:

      

Home equity lines and loans

   20,619     656     179     17,902     540     182  

Automobile

   26,521     1,257     136     36,560     1,742     228  

Other

   19,053     547     86     18,229     517     145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $763,272     20,895     14,371     875,219     21,405     14,421  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In determining the allowance for credit losses, residential real estate loans and consumer loans are generally evaluated collectively after considering such factors as payment performance and recent loss experience and trends, which are mainly driven by current collateral values in the market place as well as the amount of loan defaults. Loss rates on such loans are determined by reference to recent charge-off history and are evaluated (and adjusted if deemed appropriate) through consideration of other factors including near-term forecasted loss estimates developed by the Company’s Credit Department. In arriving at such forecasts, the Company considers the current estimated fair value of its collateral based on geographical adjustments for home price depreciation/appreciation and overall borrower repayment performance. With regard to collateral values, the realizability of such values by the Company contemplates repayment of any first lien position prior to recovering amounts on a second lien position. However, residential real estate loans and outstanding balances of home equity loans and lines of credit that are more than 150 days past due are generally evaluated for collectibility on a loan-by-loan basis giving consideration to estimated collateral values. The carrying value of residential real estate loans and home equity loans and lines of credit for which a partial charge-off has been recognized aggregated $59 million and $20 million, respectively, at September 30, 2015 and $63 million and $18 million,

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respectively, at December 31, 2014. Residential real estate loans and home equity loans and lines of credit that were more than 150 days past due but did not require a partial charge-off because the net realizable value of the collateral exceeded the outstanding customer balance totaled $20 million and $28 million, respectively, at September 30, 2015 and $27 million and $28 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

In accordance with the previously described policies, the Company utilizes a loan grading system that is applied to all commercial loans and commercial real estate loans. Loan grades are utilized to differentiate risk within the portfolio and consider the expectations of default for each loan. Commercial loans and commercial real estate loans with a lower expectation of default are assigned one of ten possible “pass” loan grades and are generally ascribed lower loss factors when determining the allowance for credit losses. Loans with an elevated level of credit risk are classified as “criticized” and are ascribed a higher loss factor when determining the allowance for credit losses. Criticized loans may be classified as “nonaccrual” if the Company no longer expects to collect all amounts according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is delinquent 90 days or more. All larger balance criticized commercial loans and commercial real estate loans are individually reviewed by centralized loan review personnel each quarter to determine the appropriateness of the assigned loan grade, including whether the loan should be reported as accruing or nonaccruing. Smaller balance criticized loans are analyzed by business line risk management areas to ensure proper loan grade classification. Furthermore, criticized nonaccrual commercial loans and commercial real estate loans are considered impaired and, as a result, specific loss allowances on such loans are established within the allowance for credit losses to the extent appropriate in each individual instance. The following table summarizes the loan grades applied to the various classes of the Company’s commercial loans and commercial real estate loans.

 

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       Real Estate 
   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
   Commercial   Residential
Builder and
Developer
   Other
Commercial
Construction
 
   (in thousands) 

March 31, 2015

    

Pass

  $18,880,311     21,755,661     1,522,471     3,466,705  

Criticized accrual

   699,780     676,092     43,421     149,763  

Criticized nonaccrual

   195,403     142,007     65,310     24,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$19,775,494   22,573,760   1,631,202   3,640,748  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

Pass

$18,695,440   21,837,022   1,347,778   3,347,522  

Criticized accrual

 588,407   578,317   45,845   172,269  

Criticized nonaccrual

 177,445   141,600   71,517   25,699  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$19,461,292   22,556,939   1,465,140   3,545,490  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In determining the allowance for credit losses, residential real estate loans and consumer loans are generally evaluated collectively after considering such factors as payment performance and recent loss experience and trends, which are mainly driven by current collateral values in the market place as well as the amount of loan defaults. Loss rates on such loans are determined by reference to recent charge-off history and are evaluated (and adjusted if deemed appropriate) through consideration of other factors including near-term forecasted loss estimates developed by the Company’s Credit Department. In arriving at such forecasts, the Company considers the current estimated fair value of its collateral based on geographical adjustments for home price depreciation/appreciation and overall borrower repayment performance. With regard to collateral values, the realizability of such values by the Company contemplates repayment of any first lien position prior to recovering amounts on a second lien position. Residential real estate loans and outstanding balances of home equity loans and lines of credit that are more than 150 days past due are generally evaluated for collectibility on a loan-by-loan basis giving consideration to estimated collateral values. The carrying value of residential real estate loans and home equity loans and lines of credit for which a partial charge-off has been recognized aggregated $62 million and $20 million, respectively, at March 31, 2015 and $63 million and $18 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Residential real estate loans and home equity loans and lines of credit that were more than 150 days past due but did not require a partial charge-off because the net realizable value of the collateral exceeded the outstanding customer balance totaled $24 million and $29 million, respectively, at March 31, 2015 and $27 million and $28 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

       Real Estate 
   Commercial,       Residential   Other 
   Financial,       Builder and   Commercial 
   Leasing, etc.   Commercial   Developer   Construction 
   (in thousands) 

September 30, 2015

    

Pass

  $19,223,102     22,479,501     1,507,057     3,447,841  

Criticized accrual

   785,660     895,603     61,143     94,567  

Criticized nonaccrual

   224,415     176,491     46,022     12,312  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $20,233,177     23,551,595     1,614,222     3,554,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

    

Pass

  $18,695,440     21,837,022     1,347,778     3,347,522  

Criticized accrual

   588,407     578,317     45,845     172,269  

Criticized nonaccrual

   177,445     141,600     71,517     25,699  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $19,461,292     22,556,939     1,465,140     3,545,490  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company also measures additional losses for purchased impaired loans when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all cash flows expected at acquisition plus additional cash flows expected to be collected arising from changes in estimates after acquisition. The determination of the allocated portion of the allowance for credit losses is very subjective. Given that inherent subjectivity and potential imprecision involved in determining the allocated portion of the allowance for credit losses, the Company also provides an inherent unallocated portion of the allowance. The unallocated portion of the allowance is intended to recognize probable losses that are not otherwise identifiable and includes management’s subjective determination of amounts necessary to provide for the possible use of imprecise estimates in determining

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the allocated portion of the allowance. Therefore, the level of the unallocated portion of the allowance is primarily reflective of the inherent imprecision in the various calculations used in determining the allocated portion of the allowance for credit losses. Other factors that could also lead to changes in the unallocated portion include the effects of

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expansion into new markets for which the Company does not have the same degree of familiarity and experience regarding portfolio performance in changing market conditions, the introduction of new loan and lease product types, and other risks associated with the Company’s loan portfolio that may not be specifically identifiable.

The allocation of the allowance for credit losses summarized on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:

 

  Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
   

 

Real Estate

           

Commercial,

Financial,

   Real Estate         
  Commercial   Residential   Consumer   Total   Leasing, etc.   Commercial   Residential   Consumer   Total 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

March 31, 2015

  

September 30, 2015

          

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $19,335     16,921     14,811     18,584    $69,651    $35,195     19,743     13,275     14,145    $82,358  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   258,028     299,262     43,547     166,296     767,133     250,271     292,214     39,804     186,706     768,995  

Purchased impaired

   3,706     1,192     2,383     1,172     8,453     1,201     1,132     1,917     1,463     5,713  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Allocated

$281,069   317,375   60,741   186,052   845,237    $286,667     313,089     54,996     202,314     857,066  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

Unallocated

 76,136         76,732  
          

 

           

 

 

Total

$921,373        $933,798  
          

 

 
          

 

 

December 31, 2014

      

Individually evaluated for impairment

$31,779   15,490   14,703   19,742  $81,714    $31,779     15,490     14,703     19,742    $81,714  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 251,607   291,244   45,061   165,140   753,052     251,607     291,244     45,061     165,140     753,052  

Purchased impaired

 4,652   1,193   2,146   1,151   9,142     4,652     1,193     2,146     1,151     9,142  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Allocated

$288,038   307,927   61,910   186,033   843,908    $288,038     307,927     61,910     186,033     843,908  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

Unallocated

 75,654         75,654  
          

 

           

 

 

Total

$919,562        $919,562  
          

 

           

 

 

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4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

The recorded investment in loans and leases summarized on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:

 

   Commercial,
Financial,
Leasing, etc.
   

 

Real Estate

         
    Commercial   Residential   Consumer   Total 
   (in thousands) 

March 31, 2015

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $225,195     244,340     225,364     65,637    $760,536  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   19,540,575     27,446,718     8,261,472     10,905,723     66,154,488  

Purchased impaired

   9,724     154,652     17,283     2,359     184,018  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$19,775,494   27,845,710   8,504,119   10,973,719  $67,099,042  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

Individually evaluated for impairment

$206,318   252,347   232,398   69,061  $760,124  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 19,244,674   27,148,382   8,406,680   10,911,359   65,711,095  

Purchased impaired

 10,300   166,840   18,223   2,374   197,737  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$19,461,292   27,567,569   8,657,301   10,982,794  $66,668,956  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Commercial,

Financial,

   Real Estate         
   Leasing, etc.   Commercial   Residential   Consumer   Total 
   (in thousands) 

September 30, 2015

          

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $255,074     243,743     213,640     66,112    $778,569  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   19,973,458     28,348,685     7,983,030     11,307,085     67,612,258  

Purchased impaired

   4,645     128,109     14,392     2,275     149,421  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $20,233,177     28,720,537     8,211,062     11,375,472    $68,540,248  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

      

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $206,318     252,347     232,398     69,061    $760,124  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   19,244,674     27,148,382     8,406,680     10,911,359     65,711,095  

Purchased impaired

   10,300     166,840     18,223     2,374     197,737  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $19,461,292     27,567,569     8,657,301     10,982,794    $66,668,956  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the normal course of business, the Company modifies loans to maximize recovery efforts. If the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and a concession is granted, the Company considers such modifications as troubled debt restructurings and classifies those loans as either nonaccrual loans or renegotiated loans. The types of concessions that the Company grants typically include principal deferrals and interest rate concessions, but may also include other types of concessions.

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4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

The tables below summarize the Company’s loan modification activities that were considered troubled debt restructurings for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

      Recorded investment   Financial effects of
modification
       Recorded investment   Financial effects of
modification
 

Three months ended March 31, 2015

  Number   Pre-
modification
   Post-
modification
   Recorded
investment
(a)
 Interest
(b)
 

Three months ended September 30, 2015

  Number   Pre-
modification
   Post-
modification
   Recorded
investment
(a)
 Interest
(b)
 
      (dollars in thousands)   (dollars in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

            

Principal deferral

   21    $1,572    $1,557    $(15 $—       36    $7,893    $7,419    $(474 $—    

Interest rate reduction

   1     99     99     —     (19

Combination of concession types

   3     9,155     6,989     (2,166  —       1     31     31     —     (6

Real estate:

            

Commercial

            

Principal deferral

   7     3,792     3,776     (16  —       15     4,230     4,208     (22  —    

Combination of concession types

   4     1,646     1,637     (9 (52   1     1,156     1,169     13   (54

Residential builder and developer

      

Other commercial construction

      

Principal deferral

   1     1,398     1,398     —      —       3     296     390     94    —    

Residential

            

Principal deferral

   7     721     742     21    —       31     3,540     3,743     203    —    

Other

   1     267     267     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   3     294     349     55   (34   10     1,296     1,380     84   (178

Residential Alt-A

            

Principal deferral

   1     265     276     11    —    

Combination of concession types

   1     210     210     —     (4   4     605     662     57   (91

Consumer:

            

Home equity lines and loans

            

Principal deferral

   1     21     21     —      —       4     727     727     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   5     196     196     —     (13   22     2,003     2,003     —     (199

Automobile

            

Principal deferral

   35     303     303     —      —       35     316     316     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   3     42     42     —     (3

Other

   10     20     20     —      —       15     93     93     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   8     84     84     —     (7   25     471     471     —     (17

Other

            

Principal deferral

   22     296     296     —      —       24     352     352     —      —    

Other

   5     59     59     —      —       5     33     33     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   13     224     224     —     (25   12     117     117     —     (12
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

 150  $20,132  $18,002  $(2,130$(157   245    $23,691    $23,657    $(34 $(557
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Financial effects impacting the recorded investment included principal payments or advances, charge-offs and capitalized escrow arrearages.
(b)Represents the present value of interest rate concessions discounted at the effective rate of the original loan.

 

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       Recorded investment   Financial effects of
modification
 

Three months ended September 30, 2014

  Number   Pre-
modification
   Post-
modification
   Recorded
investment
(a)
  Interest
(b)
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

      

Principal deferral

   15    $1,305    $1,300    $(5 $—    

Real estate:

      

Commercial

      

Principal deferral

   8     2,081     2,068     (13  —    

Other

   1     650     —       (650  —    

Combination of concession types

   4     483     478     (5  (95

Residential builder and developer

      

Principal deferral

   1     241     241     —      —    

Other commercial construction

      

Principal deferral

   1     145     142     (3  —    

Residential

      

Principal deferral

   3     98     97     (1  —    

Combination of concession types

   8     1,100     1,136     36    (135

Residential Alt-A

      

Combination of concession types

   3     349     369     20    (64

Consumer:

      

Home equity lines and loans

      

Combination of concession types

   5     519     519     —      (67

Automobile

      

Principal deferral

   45     1,003     1,003     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   3     30     30     —      (2

Other

   7     96     96     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   19     348     348     —      (21

Other

      

Principal deferral

   6     48     48     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   1     2     2     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   24     511     511     —      (121
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   154    $9,009    $8,388    $(621 $(505
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

4.(a)LoansFinancial effects impacting the recorded investment included principal payments or advances, charge-offs and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continuedcapitalized escrow arrearages.
(b)Represents the present value of interest rate concessions discounted at the effective rate of the original loan.

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Three months ended March 31, 2014

  Number   Recorded investment   Financial effects of
modification
 
    Pre-
modification
   Post-
modification
   Recorded
investment
(a)
  Interest
(b)
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

         

Principal deferral

   30    $14,954    $14,848    $(106 $—    

Combination of concession types

   2     41     39     (2  (4

Real estate:

         

Commercial

         

Principal deferral

   13     7,044     7,002     (42  —    

Combination of concession types

   1     346     401     55    (104

Other commercial construction

         

Principal deferral

   1     151     151     —      —    

Residential

         

Principal deferral

   13     1,602     1,663     61    —    

Interest rate reduction

   1     98     104     6    (32

Other

   1     188     188     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   14     2,188     2,160     (28  (282

Residential Alt-A

         

Principal deferral

   2     166     202     36    —    

Combination of concession types

   10     1,746     1,736     (10  (61

Consumer:

         

Home equity lines and loans

         

Principal deferral

   3     280     280     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   15     1,856     1,856     —      (172

Automobile

         

Principal deferral

   80     993     993     —      —    

Other

   11     61     61     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   23     250     250     —      (26

Other

         

Principal deferral

   8     55     55     —      —    

Other

   1     45     45     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   14     466     466     —      (188
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 243  $32,530  $32,500  $(30$(869
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

The tables below summarize the Company’s loan modification activities that were considered troubled debt restructurings for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

       Recorded investment   Financial effects of
modification
 

Nine months ended September 30, 2015

  Number   Pre-
modification
   Post-
modification
   Recorded
investment
(a)
  Interest
(b)
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

      

Principal deferral

   87    $25,483    $24,331    $(1,152 $—    

Interest rate reduction

   1     99     99     —      (19

Other

   2     8,991     8,883     (108  —    

Combination of concession types

   6     25,075     24,884     (191  (245

Real estate:

      

Commercial

      

Principal deferral

   37     47,005     45,569     (1,436  —    

Combination of concession types

   6     3,238     3,242     4    (159

Residential builder and developer

      

Principal deferral

   2     10,650     10,598     (52  —    

Other commercial construction

      

Principal deferral

   3     296     390     94    —    

Residential

      

Principal deferral

   50     4,954     5,239     285    —    

Other

   1     267     267     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   22     2,551     2,795     244    (356

Residential Alt-A

      

Principal deferral

   2     426     437     11    —    

Combination of concession types

   7     1,239     1,298     59    (121

Consumer:

      

Home equity lines and loans

      

Principal deferral

   6     1,946     1,946     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   41     3,555     3,555     —      (424

Automobile

      

Principal deferral

   133     1,234     1,234     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   7     137     137     —      (10

Other

   38     134     134     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   42     693     693     —      (28

Other

      

Principal deferral

   73     1,418     1,418     —      —    

Other

   12     113     113     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   35     384     384     —      (44
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   613    $139,888    $137,646    $(2,242 $(1,406
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Financial effects impacting the recorded investment included principal payments or advances, charge-offs and capitalized escrow arrearages.
(b)Represents the present value of interest rate concessions discounted at the effective rate of the original loan.

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       Recorded investment   Financial effects of
modification
 

Nine months ended September 30, 2014

  Number   Pre-
modification
   Post-
modification
   Recorded
investment
(a)
  Interest
(b)
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

      

Principal deferral

   66    $20,673    $20,499    $(174 $—    

Other

   1     19,593     19,593     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   5     9,836     9,766     (70  (14

Real estate:

      

Commercial

      

Principal deferral

   32     17,452     17,384     (68  —    

Other

   1     650     —       (650  —    

Interest rate reduction

   1     255     252     (3  (48

Combination of concession types

   6     892     940     48    (208

Residential builder and developer

      

Principal deferral

   2     1,639     1,639     —      —    

Other commercial construction

      

Principal deferral

   4     6,703     6,611     (92  —    

Residential

      

Principal deferral

   19     1,842     1,926     84    —    

Interest rate reduction

   1     98     104     6    (32

Other

   1     188     188     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   30     4,211     4,287     76    (483

Residential Alt-A

      

Principal deferral

   5     828     900     72    —    

Combination of concession types

   19     3,101     3,134     33    (345

Consumer:

      

Home equity lines and loans

      

Principal deferral

   3     280     280     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   5     341     341     —      (76

Combination of concession types

   41     4,147     4,147     —      (443

Automobile

      

Principal deferral

   168     2,599     2,599     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   6     90     90     —      (5

Other

   26     204     204     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   65     939     939     —      (83

Other

      

Principal deferral

   21     141     141     —      —    

Interest rate reduction

   4     293     293     —      (63

Other

   1     45     45     —      —    

Combination of concession types

   57     1,883     1,883     —      (585
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   590    $98,923    $98,185    $(738 $(2,385
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Financial effects impacting the recorded investment included principal payments or advances, charge-offs and capitalized escrow arrearages.
(b)Represents the present value of interest rate concessions discounted at the effective rate of the original loan.

Troubled debt restructurings are considered to be impaired loans and for purposes of establishing the allowance for credit losses are evaluated for impairment giving consideration to the impact of the modified loan terms on the present value of the loan’s expected cash flows. Impairment of troubled debt restructurings that have subsequently defaulted may also be measured based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Charge-offs may also be recognized on troubled debt restructurings that have subsequently defaulted. Loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the twelve months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014 and for which there was a subsequent payment default during the three-monthnine-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were not material.

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4. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

Effective January 1, 2015, the Company adopted amended accounting and disclosure guidance for reclassification of residential real estate collateralized consumer mortgage loans upon foreclosure. The amended guidance clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real

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4.Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. The adoption resulted in an insignificant increase in other real estate owned. The amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the Company was $42$43 million and $44 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. At March 31,September 30, 2015, there were $158$151 million in loans secured by residential real estate that were in the process of foreclosure.

5. Borrowings

5.Borrowings

During February 2015, M&T Bank issued $1.5 billion of fixed rate senior notes pursuant to a Bank Note Program, of which $750 million have a 2.10% interest rate and mature in 2020 and $750 million have a 2.90% interest rate and mature in 2025.

M&T had $836$513 million of fixed and floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“Junior Subordinated Debentures”) outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2015 thatwhich are held by various trusts andthat were issued in connection with the issuance by those trusts of preferred capital securities (“Capital Securities”) and common securities (“Common Securities”). The proceeds from the issuances of the Capital Securities and the Common Securities were used by the trusts to purchase the Junior Subordinated Debentures. The Common Securities of each of those trusts are wholly owned by M&T and are the only class of each trust’s securities possessing general voting powers. The Capital Securities represent preferred undivided interests in the assets of the corresponding trust.

Holders of the Capital Securities receive preferential cumulative cash distributions unless M&T exercises its right to extend the payment of interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures as allowed by the terms of each such debenture, in which case payment of distributions on the respective Capital Securities will be deferred for comparable periods. During an extended interest period, M&T may not pay dividends or distributions on, or repurchase, redeem or acquire any shares of its capital stock. In general, the agreements governing the Capital Securities, in the aggregate, provide a full, irrevocable and unconditional guarantee by M&T of the payment of distributions on, the redemption of, and any liquidation distribution with respect to the Capital Securities. The obligations under such guarantee and the Capital Securities are subordinate and junior in right of payment to all senior indebtedness of M&T.

The Capital Securities will remain outstanding until the Junior Subordinated Debentures are repaid at maturity, are redeemed prior to maturity or are distributed in liquidation to the trusts.Trusts. The Capital Securities are mandatorily redeemable in whole, but not in part, upon repayment at the stated maturity dates (ranging from 2027 to 2033) of the Junior Subordinated Debentures or the earlier redemption of the Junior Subordinated Debentures in whole upon the occurrence of one or more events set forth in the indentures relating to the Capital Securities, and in whole or in part at any time after an optional redemption prior to contractual maturity contemporaneously with the optional redemption of the related Junior Subordinated Debentures in whole or in part, subject to possible regulatory approval.

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5. Borrowings, continued

On April 15, 2015, M&T redeemed all of the issued and outstanding Capital Securities issued by M&T Capital Trust I, M&T Capital Trust II and M&T Capital Trust III, and the related Junior Subordinated Debentures held by those respective trusts. In the aggregate, $323 million of Junior Subordinated Debentures were redeemed. In February 2014, M&T redeemed all of the issued and outstanding 8.5% $350 million Capital Securities issued by M&T Capital Trust IV and the related Junior Subordinated Debentures held by M&T Capital Trust IV.

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5.Borrowings, continued

Also included in long-term borrowings are agreements to repurchase securities of $1.4 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The agreements reflect various repurchase dates in 2016 and 2017 and are subject to legally enforceable master netting arrangements, however, the Company has not offset any amounts related to these agreements in its consolidated financial statements. The Company posted collateral consisting primarily of government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities of $1.5 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

6. Shareholders’ equity

6.Shareholders’ equity

M&T is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a $1.00 par value per share. Preferred shares outstanding rank senior to common shares both as to dividends and liquidation preference, but have no general voting rights.

Issued and outstanding preferred stock of M&T as of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is presented below:

 

  Shares
issued and
outstanding
   Carrying value   Shares
issued and
outstanding
   Carrying
value
 
  (dollars in thousands)   (dollars in thousands) 

Series A (a)

        

Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $1,000 liquidation preference per share

   230,000    $230,000     230,000    $230,000  

Series C (a)

        

Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, $1,000 liquidation preference per share

   151,500    $151,500     151,500    $151,500  

Series D (b)

        

Fixed Rate Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D, $10,000 liquidation preference per share

   50,000    $500,000  

Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D, $10,000 liquidation preference per share

   50,000    $500,000  

Series E (c)

        

Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, $1,000 liquidation preference per share

   350,000    $350,000  

Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series E, $1,000 liquidation preference per share

   350,000    $350,000  

 

(a)Dividends, if declared, are paid at 6.375%. Warrants to purchase M&T common stock at $73.86 per share issued in connection with the Series A preferred stock expire in 2018 and totaled 719,175 at March 31,September 30, 2015 and 721,490 at December 31, 2014.

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6. Shareholders’ equity, continued

(b)Dividends, if declared, are paid semi-annually at a rate of 6.875% per year. The shares are redeemable in whole or in part on or after June 15, 2016. Notwithstanding M&T’s option to redeem the shares, if an event occurs such that the shares no longer qualify as Tier 1 regulatory capital, M&T may redeem all of the shares within 90 days following that occurrence.

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6.Shareholders’ equity, continued

(c)Dividends, if declared, are paid semi-annually at a rate of 6.45% through February 14, 2024 and thereafter will be paid quarterly at a rate of the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 361 basis points (hundredths of one percent). The shares are redeemable in whole or in part on or after February 15, 2024. Notwithstanding M&T’s option to redeem the shares, if an event occurs such that the shares no longer qualify as Tier 1 regulatory capital, M&T may redeem all of the shares within 90 days following that occurrence.

In addition to the Series A warrants mentioned in (a) above, a warrant to purchase 95,383 shares of M&T common stock at $518.96 per share was outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The obligation under that warrant was assumed by M&T in an acquisition.

7. Pension plans and other postretirement benefits

7.Pension plans and other postretirement benefits

The Company provides defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits (including health care and life insurance benefits) to qualified retired employees. Net periodic defined benefit cost for defined benefit plans consisted of the following:

 

  Pension benefits   Other
postretirement
benefits
 
  Three months ended September 30 
  2015   2014   2015   2014 
  (in thousands) 

Service cost

  $5,916     5,130     188     151  

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   17,754     17,290     651     695  

Expected return on plan assets

   (23,527   (22,892   —       —    

Amortization of prior service credit

   (1,501   (1,638   (340   (340

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   11,207     3,624     26     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $9,849     1,514     525     506  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Pension
benefits
   Other
postretirement
benefits
 
  Three months ended March 31   Pension benefits   Other
postretirement
benefits
 
  2015   2014   2015   2014   Nine months ended September 30 
  (in thousands)   2015   2014   2015   2014 
  (in thousands) 

Service cost

  $6,000     5,100     200     150    $17,748     15,390     562     453  

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   17,775     17,250     650     675     53,261     51,871     1,953     2,084  

Expected return on plan assets

   (23,575   (22,925   —       —       (70,578   (68,676   —       —    

Amortization of prior service credit

   (1,525   (1,650   (350   (350   (4,504   (4,914   (1,019   (1,019

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   11,175     3,350     25     —       33,619     10,871     79     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

$9,850   1,125   525   475    $29,546     4,542     1,575     1,518  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

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7. Pension plans and other postretirement benefits, continued

Expense incurred in connection with the Company’s defined contribution pension and retirement savings plans totaled $16,750,000$14,281,000 and $15,732,000$13,558,000 for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $44,377,000 and $41,963,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

8. Earnings per common share

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8.Earnings per common share

The computations of basic earnings per common share follow:

 

  Three months ended
March 31
   

Three months ended

September 30

   

Nine months ended

September 30

 
  2015   2014   2015   2014   2015   2014 
  

(in thousands,

except per share)

   (in thousands, except per share) 

Income available to common shareholders:

          

Net income

  $241,613     229,017    $280,401     275,344    $808,702     788,697  

Less: Preferred stock dividends (a)

   (20,318   (14,674   (20,318   (20,443   (60,953   (55,560
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income available to common equity

 221,295   214,343     260,083     254,901     747,749     733,137  

Less: Income attributable to unvested stock-based compensation awards

 (2,465 (2,623   (2,746   (2,996   (8,122   (8,830
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

$218,830   211,720    $257,337     251,905    $739,627     724,307  

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

        

Common shares outstanding (including common stock issuable) and unvested stock-based compensation awards

 133,542   131,800     134,049     132,832     133,805     132,372  

Less: Unvested stock-based compensation awards

 (1,493 (1,588   (1,419   (1,567   (1,458   (1,590
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding

 132,049   130,212     132,630     131,265     132,347     130,782  

Basic earnings per common share

$1.66   1.63    $1.94     1.92    $5.59     5.54  

 

(a)Including impact of not as yet declared cumulative dividends.

 

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8.

8. Earnings per common share, continued

 

The computations of diluted earnings per common share follow:

 

  Three months ended
March 31
 
  2015   2014   

Three months ended

September 30

   

Nine months ended

September 30

 
  (in thousands,
except per share)
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
  (in thousands, except per share) 

Net income available to common equity

  $221,295     214,343    $260,083     254,901    $747,749     733,137  

Less: Income attributable to unvested stock-based compensation awards

   (2,458   (2,612   (2,737   (2,984   (8,093   (8,793
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

$218,837   211,731    $257,346     251,917    $739,656     724,344  

Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding:

        

Common and unvested stock-based compensation awards

 133,542   131,800     134,049     132,832     133,805     132,372  

Less: Unvested stock-based compensation awards

 (1,493 (1,588   (1,419   (1,567   (1,458   (1,590

Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock-based compensation awards

 720   914  
  

 

   

 

 

Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock-based compensation awards and warrants to purchase common stock

   746     863     742     916  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding

 132,769   131,126     133,376     132,128     133,089     131,698  

Diluted earnings per common share

$1.65   1.61    $1.93     1.91    $5.56     5.50  

GAAP defines unvested share-based awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) as participating securities that shall be included in the computation of earnings per common share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company has issued stock-based compensation awards in the form of restricted stock and restricted stock units, which, in accordance with GAAP, are considered participating securities.

Stock-based compensation awards and warrants to purchase common stock of M&T representing approximately 2.71.5 million and 3.01.7 million common shares during the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and 1.9 million and 2.1 million common shares during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were not included in the computations of diluted earnings per common share because the effect on those periods would have been antidilutive.

 

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9.Comprehensive income

9. Comprehensive income

The following tables displaytable displays the components of other comprehensive income (loss) and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net income:

 

  Investment Securities             
  With
OTTI (a)
   All
other
   Defined
benefit
plans
 Other Total
amount
before tax
 Income
tax
 Net   Investment Securities           
  (in thousands)   With
OTTI (a)
   All
other
 Defined
benefit
plans
 Other Total
amount
before tax
 Income
tax
 Net 
  (in thousands) 

Balance – January 1, 2015

  $7,438     201,828     (503,027 (4,082 $(297,843 116,849   $(180,994  $7,438     201,828   (503,027 (4,082 $(297,843 116,849   $(180,994

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications:

                 

Unrealized holding gains, net

   8,011     32,063     —      —     40,074   (15,247 24,827  

Unrealized holding gains (losses), net

   9,699     (11,139  —      —     (1,440 952   (488

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   —       —       —     (3,732 (3,732 1,348   (2,384   —       —      —     (735 (735 214   (521

Gains on cash flow hedges

   —       —       —     1,453   1,453   (568 885     —       —      —     1,453   1,453   (568 885  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other comprehensive income before reclassifications

 8,011   32,063   —     (2,279 37,795   (14,467 23,328     9,699     (11,139  —     718   (722 598   (124
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income that (increase) decrease net income:

       

Accretion of unrealized holding losses on held-to-maturity (“HTM”) securities

 —     739   —     —     739 (b)  (289 450     —       2,417    —      —     2,417(b)  (944 1,473  

Losses realized in net income

 —     98   —     —     98 (c)  (36 62     —       108    —      —     108(c)  (40 68  

Accretion of gain on terminated cash flow hedges

 —     —     —     (24 (24) (d)  10   (14

Accretion of net gain on terminated cash flow hedges

   —       —      —     (102 (102)(d)  40   (62

Amortization of prior service credit

 —     —     (1,875 —     (1,875) (e)  934   (941   —       —     (5,523  —     (5,523)(e)  2,359   (3,164

Amortization of actuarial losses

 —     —     11,200   —     11,200 (e)  (5,582 5,618     —       —     33,698    —     33,698(e)  (14,368 19,330  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total reclassifications

 —     837   9,325   (24 10,138   (4,963 5,175     —       2,525   28,175   (102 30,598   (12,953 17,645  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total gain (loss) during the period

 8,011   32,900   9,325   (2,303 47,933   (19,430 28,503     9,699     (8,614 28,175   616   29,876   (12,355 17,521  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2015

  $17,137     193,214   (474,852 (3,466 $(267,967 104,494   $(163,473
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2015

$15,449   234,728   (493,702 (6,385$(249,910 97,419  $(152,491
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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9.Comprehensive income, continued

 

   Investment Securities                 
   With
OTTI (a)
   All
other
   Defined
benefit
plans
  Other  Total
amount
before tax
  Income
tax
  Net 
   (in thousands) 

Balance – January 1, 2014

  $37,255     18,450     (161,617  115   $(105,797  41,638   $(64,159

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications:

          

Unrealized holding gains, net

   19,968     42,119     —      —      62,087    (24,374  37,713  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   —       —       —      (234  (234  98    (136
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income before reclassifications

 19,968   42,119   —     (234 61,853   (24,276 37,577  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income that (increase) decrease net income:

Accretion of unrealized holding losses on HTM securities

 2   823   —     —     825 (b)  (324 501  

Amortization of prior service credit

 —     —     (2,000 —     (2,000) (e)  785   (1,215

Amortization of actuarial losses

 —     —     3,350   —     3,350 (e)  (1,315 2,035  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total reclassifications

 2   823   1,350   —     2,175   (854 1,321  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total gain (loss) during the period

 19,970   42,942   1,350   (234 64,028   (25,130 38,898  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2014

$57,225   61,392   (160,267 (119$(41,769 16,508  $(25,261
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

9. Comprehensive income, continued

   Investment Securities                 
   With
OTTI (a)
   All
other
   Defined
benefit
plans
  Other  Total
amount
before tax
  Income
tax
  Net 
   (in thousands) 

Balance – January 1, 2014

  $37,255     18,450     (161,617  115   $(105,797  41,638   $(64,159

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications:

       

Unrealized holding gains, net

   12,038     109,263     —      —      121,301    (47,615  73,686  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   —       —       —      (2,314  (2,314  810    (1,504

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

   —       —       —      (162  (162  64    (98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income before reclassifications

   12,038     109,263     —      (2,476  118,825    (46,741  72,084  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income that (increase) decrease net income:

       

Accretion of unrealized holding losses on HTM securities

   1     2,539     —      —      2,540(b)   (997  1,543  

Amortization of prior service credit

   —       —       (5,933  —      (5,933)(e)   2,328    (3,605

Amortization of actuarial losses

   —       —       10,871    —      10,871(e)   (4,267  6,604  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total reclassifications

   1     2,539     4,938    —      7,478    (2,936  4,542  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total gain (loss) during the period

   12,039     111,802     4,938    (2,476  126,303    (49,677  76,626  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2014

  $49,294     130,252     (156,679  (2,361 $20,506    (8,039 $12,467  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Other-than-temporary impairment
(b)Included in interest income
(c)Included in loss on bank investment securities
(d)Included in interest expense
(e)Included in salaries and employee benefits expense

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net consisted of the following:

 

  Investment securities   Defined
benefit
     
  With OTTI   All other   plans Other Total   Investment securities Defined
benefit
     
  (in thousands)   With OTTI   All other plans Other Total 
  (in thousands) 

Balance – December 31, 2014

  $4,518     122,683     (305,589 (2,606 $(180,994  $4,518     122,683   (305,589 (2,606 $(180,994

Net gain (loss) during period

   4,898     20,441     4,677   (1,513 28,503     5,926     (4,873 16,166   302   17,521  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2015

  $10,444     117,810   (289,423 (2,304 $(163,473
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2015

$9,416   143,124   (300,912 (4,119$(152,491
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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10.Derivative financial instruments

10. Derivative financial instruments

As part of managing interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of the Company’s portfolios of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company designates interest rate swap agreements utilized in the management of interest rate risk as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Interest rate swap agreements are generally entered into with counterparties that meet established credit standards and most contain master netting and collateral provisions protecting the at-risk party. Based on adherence to the Company’s credit standards and the presence of the netting and collateral provisions, the Company believes that the credit risk inherent in these contracts was not significant as of March 31,September 30, 2015.

The net effect of interest rate swap agreements was to increase net interest income by $11 million for each of the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014.2014 and $33 million and $34 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Information about interest rate swap agreements entered into for interest rate risk management purposes summarized by type of financial instrument the swap agreements were intended to hedge follows:

 

  Notional
amount
   Average
maturity
   Weighted-
average rate
   Notional
amount
   Average
maturity
   Weighted-
average rate
 
  Fixed Variable   Fixed Variable 
  (in thousands)   (in years)         (in thousands)   (in years)       

March 31, 2015

       

September 30, 2015

       

Fair value hedges:

              

Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)

  $1,400,000     2.4     4.42 1.22  $1,400,000     1.9     4.42 1.29
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

December 31, 2014

       

Fair value hedges:

       

Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)

$1,400,000   2.7   4.42 1.19  $1,400,000     2.7     4.42 1.19
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Under the terms of these agreements, the Company receives settlement amounts at a fixed rate and pays at a variable rate.

The use of cash flow hedges to manage the variability of cash flows associated with the then-forecasted issuance of long-term debt did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The Company utilizes commitments to sell residential and commercial real estate loans to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of real estate loans held for sale. Such commitments have generally been designated as fair value hedges. The Company also utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to offset the exposure to changes in fair value of certain commitments to originate real estate loans for sale.

Derivative financial instruments used for trading account purposes included interest rate contracts, foreign exchange and other option contracts, foreign exchange forward and spot contracts, and financial futures. Interest rate contracts entered into for trading account purposes had notional values of $17.1 billion and $17.6 billion at March 31,each of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.2014. The notional amounts of foreign currency and other option and futures contracts entered into for trading account purposes aggregated $1.4$1.6 billion and $1.3 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

 

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10.

10. Derivative financial instruments, continued

 

Information about the fair values of derivative instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of income follows:

 

  Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives   Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives 
  Fair value   Fair value   Fair value   Fair value 
  March 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   March 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Derivatives designated and qualifying as hedging instruments

                

Fair value hedges:

                

Interest rate swap agreements (a)

  $72,855     73,251    $—       —      $60,782     73,251    $—       —    

Commitments to sell real estate loans (a)

   662     728     3,529     4,217     899     728     5,142     4,217  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 73,517   73,979   3,529   4,217     61,681     73,979     5,142     4,217  

Derivatives not designated and qualifying as hedging instruments

        

Mortgage-related commitments to originate real estate loans for sale (a)

 26,295   17,396   65   49     17,832     17,396     185     49  

Commitments to sell real estate loans (a)

 1,571   754   8,552   4,330     26     754     4,162     4,330  

Trading:

        

Interest rate contracts (b)

 246,819   215,614   204,484   173,513     268,332     215,614     221,626     173,513  

Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)

 37,957   31,112   35,684   29,950     13,404     31,112     11,380     29,950  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 312,642   264,876   248,785   207,842     299,594     264,876     237,353     207,842  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total derivatives

$386,159   338,855  $252,314   212,059    $361,275     338,855    $242,495     212,059  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Asset derivatives are reported in other assets and liability derivatives are reported in other liabilities.
(b)Asset derivatives are reported in trading account assets and liability derivatives are reported in other liabilities.

 

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   Amount of unrealized gain (loss) recognized 
   Three months ended
March 31, 2015
   Three months ended
March 31, 2014
 
   Derivative   Hedged item   Derivative   Hedged item 
   (in thousands) 

Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships

        

Interest rate swap agreements:

        

Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)

  $(396   161    $(8,160   7,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Trading:

Interest rate contracts (b)

$660  $(302

Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)

 (167 (5,030
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

$493  $(5,332
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

10. Derivative financial instruments, continued

   Amount of gain (loss) recognized 
   Three months ended
September 30, 2015
   Three months ended
September 30, 2014
 
  Derivative   Hedged item   Derivative   Hedged item 
   (in thousands) 

Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships

      

Interest rate swap agreements:

      

Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)

  $(2,719   2,382    $(16,792   16,380  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

      

Trading:

      

Interest rate contracts (b)

  $4,120      $132    

Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)

   2,441       (781  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

  $6,561      $(649  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

   Amount of gain (loss) recognized 
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2015
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2014
 
  Derivative   Hedged item   Derivative   Hedged item 
   (in thousands) 

Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships

      

Interest rate swap agreements:

      

Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)

  $(12,469   11,495    $(26,627   25,658  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

      

Trading:

      

Interest rate contracts (b)

  $6,552      $1,214    

Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)

   1,563       (6,597  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

  $8,115      $(5,383  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

(a)Reported as other revenues from operations.
(b)Reported as trading account and foreign exchange gains.

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In addition, the Company also has commitments to sell and commitments to originate residential and commercial real estate loans that are considered derivatives. The Company designates certain of the commitments to sell real estate loans as fair value hedges of real estate loans held for sale. The Company also utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to offset the exposure to changes in the fair value of certain commitments to originate real estate loans for sale. As a result of these activities, net unrealized pre-tax gains related to hedged loans held for sale, commitments to originate loans for sale and commitments to sell loans were approximately at $31$23 million and $28 million March 31,at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Changes in unrealized gains and losses are included in mortgage banking revenues and, in general, are realized in subsequent periods as the related loans are sold and commitments satisfied.

The Company does not offset derivative asset and liability positions in its consolidated financial statements. The Company’s exposure to credit risk by entering into derivative contracts is mitigated through master netting agreements and collateral posting requirements. Master netting agreements covering interest rate and foreign exchange contracts with the same party include a right to set-off that becomes enforceable in the event of default, early termination or under other specific conditions.

The aggregate fair value of derivative financial instruments in a liability position, which are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, was $174$96 million and $161 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. After consideration of such netting arrangements, the net liability positions with counterparties aggregated $114$91 million and $103 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Company was required to post collateral relating to those positions of $102$81 million and $90 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments contain provisions that require the Company to maintain specific credit ratings from credit rating agencies to avoid higher collateral

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posting requirements. If the Company’s debt rating were to fall below specified ratings, the counterparties ofto the derivative financial instruments could demand immediate incremental collateralization on those instruments in a net liability position. The aggregate fair value of all derivative financial instruments with such credit risk-related contingent features in a net liability position on March 31,September 30, 2015 was $22$17 million, for which the Company had posted collateral of $15$11 million in the normal course of business. If the credit risk-relatedcredit-risk-related contingent features had been triggered on March 31,September 30, 2015, the maximum amount of additional collateral the Company would have been required to post withto counterparties was $7$6 million.

The aggregate fair value of derivative financial instruments in an asset position, which are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements, was $106$40 million and $104 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. After consideration of such netting arrangements, the net asset positions with counterparties aggregated $35 million and $46 million at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.2014, respectively. Counterparties posted collateral relating to those positions of $47$35 million and $46 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Trading account interest rate swap agreements entered into with customers are subject to the Company’s credit risk standards and often contain collateral provisions.

In addition to the derivative contracts noted above, the Company clears certain derivative transactions through a clearinghouse, rather than directly with counterparties. Those transactions cleared through a clearinghouse require initial margin collateral and additional collateral for contracts in a net liability position. The net fair values of derivative financial instruments

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cleared through clearinghouses at March 31, 2015 was a net liability position of $65$96 million and $35 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, was a net liability position of $35 million.respectively. Collateral posted with clearinghouses was $97$143 million and $61 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

11. Variable interest entities and asset securitizations

11.Variable interest entities and asset securitizations

During the first quarter ofthree and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company securitized approximately $13$15 million and $51 million, respectively, of one-to-four family residential real estate loans that had been originated for sale in guaranteed mortgage securitizations with the Government National Mortgage Association (“(Ginnie Mae”Mae) and retained the resulting securities in its investment securities portfolio. In similar transactions for the three months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2014, the Company securitized $29$35 million and $110 million, respectively, of one-to-four family residential real estate loans. Gains associated with those transactions were not significant.

In accordance with GAAP, the Company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of a residential mortgage loan securitization trust considering its role as servicer and its retained subordinated interests in the trust. As a result, the Company has included the one-to-four family residential mortgage loans that were included in the trust in its consolidated financial statements. At March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying values of the loans in the securitization trust were $93$84 million and $98 million, respectively. The outstanding principal amount of mortgage-backed securities issued by the qualified special purpose trust that was held by parties unrelated to M&T at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $14$13 million and $15 million, respectively. Because the transaction was non-recourse, the Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its association with the trust at March 31,September 30, 2015 is limited to realizing the carrying value of the loans less the amount of the mortgage-backed securities held by the third parties.

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As described in note 5, M&T has issued junior subordinated debentures payable to various trusts that have issued Capital Securities. M&T owns the common securities of those trust entities. The Company is not considered to be the primary beneficiary of those entities and, accordingly, the trusts are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. At March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company included the junior subordinated debentures as “long-term borrowings” in its consolidated balance sheet. The Company hassheet and recognized $24 million and $34 million, respectively, in other assets for its “investment” in the common securities of the trusts that will be concomitantly repaid to M&T by the respective trust from the proceeds of M&T’s repayment of the junior subordinated debentures associated with Capital Securitiespreferred capital securities described in note 5.

The Company has invested as a limited partner in various partnerships that collectively had total assets of approximately $1.2 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.2014, respectively. Those partnerships generally construct or acquire properties for which the investing partners are eligible to receive certain federal income tax credits in accordance with government guidelines. Such investments may also provide tax deductible losses to the partners. The partnership investments also assist the Company in achieving its community reinvestment initiatives. As a limited partner, there is no recourse to the Company by creditors of the partnerships. However, the tax credits that result from the Company’s investments in such partnerships are generally subject to recapture should a partnership fail to comply with the respective government regulations. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss onof its investments in such partnerships was $303$301 million, including $88$85 million of unfunded commitments, at March 31,September 30, 2015 and $243 million, including $56

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million of unfunded commitments, at December 31, 2014. Contingent commitments to provide additional capital contributions to these partnerships were not material at March 31,September 30, 2015. The Company has not provided financial or other support to the partnerships that was not contractually required. Management currently estimates that no material losses are probable as a result of the Company’s involvement with such entities. The Company, in its position as a limited partner, does not direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the partnerships and, therefore, in accordance with the accounting provisions for variable interest entities, the partnership entities are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. As described in note 1, effective January 1, 2015 the Company retrospectively adopted for all periods presented amended accounting guidance on the accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects whereby the Company’s investment cost is amortized to income taxes in the consolidated statement of income as tax credits and other tax benefits resulting from deductible losses associated with the projects are received. The Company amortized $10 million and $12$31 million of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects to income tax expense during the three-month periodsthree months and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015, and 2014, respectively, and recognized $15 million and $44 million of tax credits and other tax benefits during those respective periods. Similarly, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company amortized $14 million and $17$39 million, respectively, of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects to income tax expense, and recognized $18 million and $53 million of tax credits and other tax benefits during those respective periods.

12. Fair value measurements

12.Fair value measurements

GAAP permits an entity to choose to measure eligible financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not made any fair value elections at March 31,September 30, 2015.

Pursuant to GAAP, 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. A three-level hierarchy exists in GAAP for fair value measurements based upon the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability.

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Level 1 — Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

Level 2 — Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active or by model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable in the market.

 

Level 3 — Valuation is derived from model-based and other techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and which may be based on the Company’s own estimates about the assumptions that market participants would use to value the asset or liability.

When available, the Company attempts to use quoted market prices in active markets to determine fair value and classifies such items as Level 1 or Level 2. If quoted market prices in active markets are not available, fair value is often determined using model-based techniques incorporating various assumptions including interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit losses. Assets and liabilities valued using model-based techniques are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on the lowest level classification of an input that is considered significant to the overall valuation. The following is

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a description of the valuation methodologies used for the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at estimated fair value.

Trading account assets and liabilities

Trading account assets and liabilities consist primarily of interest rate swap agreements and foreign exchange contracts with customers who require such services with offsetting positions with third parties to minimize the Company’s risk with respect to such transactions. The Company generally determines the fair value of its derivative trading account assets and liabilities using externally developed pricing models based on market observable inputs and, therefore, classifies such valuations as Level 2. Mutual funds held in connection with deferred compensation arrangements have been classified as Level 1 valuations. Valuations of investments in municipal and other bonds can generally be obtained through reference to quoted prices in less active markets for the same or similar securities or through model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable and, therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 2.

Investment securities available for sale

The majority of the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities have been valued by reference to prices for similar securities or through model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable and, therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 2. Certain investments in mutual funds and equity securities are actively traded and, therefore, have been classified as Level 1 valuations.

Included in collateralized debt obligations are securities backed by trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions and other entities. The Company could not obtain pricing indications for many of these securities from its two primary independent pricing sources. The Company, therefore, performed internal modeling to estimate the cash flows and fair value of its portfolio of securities backed by trust preferred securities at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The modeling techniques included estimating cash flows using bond-specific assumptions about future collateral defaults and related loss severities. The resulting cash flows were then discounted by reference to market yields observed in the single-name trust preferred securities market. In determining a market yield applicable to the estimated cash flows, a margin over LIBOR ranging from 5%4% to 10%, with a weighted-average of 8%, was used. Significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of estimated fair value of collateralized debt obligations are included in the accompanying table of

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significant unobservable inputs to Level 3 measurements. At March 31,September 30, 2015, the total amortized cost and fair value of securities backed by trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions and other entities were $30$28 million and $47$50 million, respectively, and at December 31, 2014 were $30 million and $50 million, respectively. Securities backed by trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions and other entities constituted substantially all of the available-for-sale investment securities classified as Level 3 valuations.

The Company ensures an appropriate control framework is in place over the valuation processes and techniques used for significant Level 3 fair value measurements. Internal pricing models used for significant valuation measurements have generally been subjected to validation procedures including reviewtesting of mathematical constructs, review of valuation methodology and significant assumptions used.

Real estate loans held for sale

The Company utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to hedge the exposure to changes in fair value of real estate loans held for sale. The carrying value of hedged real estate loans held for sale includes changes in

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estimated fair value during the hedge period. Typically, the Company attempts to hedge real estate loans heldoriginated for sale from the date of close through the sale date. The fair value of hedged real estate loans held for sale is generally calculated by reference to quoted prices in secondary markets for commitments to sell real estate loans with similar characteristics and, accordingly, such loans have been classified as a Level 2 valuation.

Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale and commitments to sell real estate loans

The Company enters into various commitments to originate real estate loans for sale and commitments to sell real estate loans. Such commitments are considered to be derivative financial instruments and, therefore, are carried at estimated fair value on the consolidated balance sheet. The estimated fair values of such commitments were generally calculated by reference to quoted prices in secondary markets for commitments to sell real estate loans to certain government-sponsored entities and other parties. The fair valuations of commitments to sell real estate loans generally result in a Level 2 classification. The estimated fair value of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale are adjusted to reflect the Company’s anticipated commitment expirations. The estimated commitment expirations are considered significant unobservable inputs contributing to the Level 3 classification of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale. Significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of estimated fair value of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale are included in the accompanying table of significant unobservable inputs to Level 3 measurements.

Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of the management of interest rate risk to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of its portfolios of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company generally determines the fair value of its interest rate swap agreements using externally developed pricing models based on market observable inputs and, therefore, classifies such valuations as Level 2. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap agreement assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap agreement liabilities.

 

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12.

12. Fair value measurements, continued

 

The following tables present assets and liabilities at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis:

 

  Fair value
measurements at
September 30,
2015
   Level 1 (a)   Level 2 (a)   Level 3 
  (in thousands) 

Trading account assets

  $340,710     48,006     292,704     —    

Investment securities available for sale:

        

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

   199,394     —       199,394     —    

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   6,296     —       6,296     —    

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

   10,714,048     —       10,714,048     —    

Privately issued

   82     —       —       82  

Collateralized debt obligations

   49,876     —       —       49,876  

Other debt securities

   120,468     —       120,468     —    

Equity securities

   69,345     40,370     28,975     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   11,159,509     40,370     11,069,181     49,958  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Real estate loans held for sale

   493,453     —       493,453     —    

Other assets (b)

   79,539     —       61,707     17,832  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $12,073,211     88,376     11,917,045     67,790  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Trading account liabilities

  $233,006     —       233,006     —    

Other liabilities (b)

   9,489     —       9,304     185  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities

  $242,495     —       242,310     185  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Fair value
measurements at
March 31,
2015
   Level 1 (a)   Level 2 (a)   Level 3 
  (in thousands)   Fair value
measurements at
December 31,
2014
   Level 1 (a)   Level 2 (a)   Level 3 
  (in thousands) 

Trading account assets

  $363,085     48,978     314,107     —      $308,175     51,416     256,759     —    

Investment securities available for sale:

                

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

   163,234     —       163,234     —       161,947     —       161,947     —    

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   7,850     —       7,850     —       8,198     —       8,198     —    

Mortgage-backed securities:

                

Government issued or guaranteed

   10,265,221     —       10,265,221     —       8,731,123     —       8,731,123     —    

Privately issued

   95     —       —       95     103     —       —       103  

Collateralized debt obligations

   47,278     —       —       47,278     50,316     —       —       50,316  

Other debt securities

   121,273     —       121,273     —       121,488     —       121,488     —    

Equity securities

   98,549     71,804     26,745     —       83,757     64,841     18,916     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
 10,703,500   71,804   10,584,323   47,373     9,156,932     64,841     9,041,672     50,419  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Real estate loans held for sale

 540,546   —     540,546   —       742,249     —       742,249     —    

Other assets (b)

 101,383   —     75,088   26,295     92,129     —       74,733     17,396  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

$11,708,514   120,782   11,514,064   73,668    $10,299,485     116,257     10,115,413     67,815  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Trading account liabilities

$240,168   —     240,168   —      $203,464     —       203,464     —    

Other liabilities (b)

 12,146   —     12,081   65     8,596     —       8,547     49  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities

$252,314   —     252,249   65    $212,060     —       212,011     49  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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   Fair value
measurements at
December 31,
2014
   Level 1 (a)   Level 2 (a)   Level 3 
   (in thousands) 

Trading account assets

  $308,175     51,416     256,759     —    

Investment securities available for sale:

        

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

   161,947     —       161,947     —    

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   8,198     —       8,198     —    

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Government issued or guaranteed

   8,731,123     —       8,731,123     —    

Privately issued

   103     —       —       103  

Collateralized debt obligations

   50,316     —       —       50,316  

Other debt securities

   121,488     —       121,488     —    

Equity securities

   83,757     64,841     18,916     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 9,156,932   64,841   9,041,672   50,419  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Real estate loans held for sale

 742,249   —     742,249   —    

Other assets (b)

 92,129   —     74,733   17,396  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

$10,299,485   116,257   10,115,413   67,815  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Trading account liabilities

$203,464   —     203,464   —    

Other liabilities (b)

 8,596   —     8,547   49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

$212,060   —     212,011   49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

12. Fair value measurements, continued

 

(a)There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014.
(b)Comprised predominantly of interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management (Level 2), commitments to sell real estate loans (Level 2) and commitments to originate real estate loans to be held for sale (Level 3).

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   Investment securities available for sale    
   Privately issued
mortgage-backed
securities
   Collateralized
debt
obligations
  Other assets
and other
liabilities
 
   (in thousands) 

Balance – June 30, 2015

  $88    $50,483   $11,206  

Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized:

     

Included in earnings

   —       —      21,709(a) 

Included in other comprehensive income

   —       (472)(d)   —    

Settlements

   (6   (135  —    

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (b)

   —       —      (15,268)(c) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2015

  $82    $49,876   $17,647  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2015

  $—      $—     $15,488(a) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2015September 30, 2014 were as follows:

 

                                                            
  Investment securities available for sale Other assets
and other
liabilities
   Investment securities available for sale   
  Privately issued
mortgage-backed
securities
   Collateralized
debt
obligations
   Privately issued
mortgage-backed
securities
   Collateralized
debt
obligations
 Other assets
and other
liabilities
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Balance – January 1, 2015

  $103    $50,316   $17,347  

Balance – June 30, 2014

  $119    $56,200   $22,023  

Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized:

          

Included in earnings

   —       —     29,770 (a)    —       —     9,657(a) 

Included in other comprehensive income

   —       (2,004) (d)   —       —       2,201(d)   —    

Settlements

   (8   (1,034  —       (7   (3,593  —    

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (b)

   —       —     (20,887) (c)    —       —     (15,188)(c) 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2014

  $112    $54,808   $16,492  
  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2015

$95  $47,278  $26,230  

Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2014

  $—      $—     $12,421(a) 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at March 31, 2015

$—    $—    $22,636 (a) 
  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

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The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 were as follows:

                                                            
   Investment securities available for sale    
   Privately issued
mortgage-backed
securities
   Collateralized
debt
obligations
  Other assets
and other
liabilities
 
   (in thousands) 

Balance – January 1, 2015

  $103    $50,316   $17,347  

Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized:

     

Included in earnings

   —       —      67,611(a) 

Included in other comprehensive income

   —       5,153(d)   —    

Settlements

   (21   (5,593  —    

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (b)

   —       —      (67,311)(c) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2015

  $82    $49,876   $17,647  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2015

  $—      $—     $15,965(a) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were as follows:

 

  Investment securities available for sale Other assets
and other
liabilities
                                                             
  Privately issued
mortgage-backed
securities
 Collateralized
debt
obligations
   Investment securities available for sale   
  (in thousands)   Privately issued
mortgage-backed
securities
 Collateralized
debt
obligations
 Other assets
and other
liabilities
 
  (in thousands) 

Balance – January 1, 2014

  $1,850   $63,083   $3,941    $1,850   $63,083   $3,941  

Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized:

        

Included in earnings

   —      —     22,383 (a)    —      —     63,557(a) 

Included in other comprehensive income

   67 (d)  4,646 (d)   —       272(d)  11,333(d)   —    

Settlements

   (1,221 (5,961  —       (2,010 (19,608  —    

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (b)

   —      —     (13,735) (c)    —      —     (51,006)(c) 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2014

  $112   $54,808   $16,492  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2014

$696  $61,768  $12,589  

Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2014

  $—     $—     $17,773(a) 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at March 31, 2014

$—    $—    $15,050 (a) 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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(a)Reported as mortgage banking revenues in the consolidated statement of income and includes the fair value of commitment issuances and expirations.
(b)The Company’s policy for transfers between fair value levels is to recognize the transfer as of the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.
(c)Transfers out of Level 3 consist of interest rate locks transferred to closed loans.
(d)Reported as net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

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The Company is required, on a nonrecurring basis, to adjust the carrying value of certain assets or provide valuation allowances related to certain assets using fair value measurements. The more significant of those assets follow.

Loans

Loans are generally not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Periodically, the Company records nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectible portions of those loans. Nonrecurring adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral-dependent loans when establishing the allowance for credit losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and, as a result, the carrying value of the loan less the calculated valuation amount does not necessarily represent the fair value of the loan. Real estate collateral is typically valued using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have generally been classified as Level 2, unless significant adjustments have been made to the valuation that are not readily observable by market participants. Non-real estate collateral supporting commercial loans generally consists of business assets such as receivables, inventory and equipment. Fair value estimations are typically determined by discounting recorded values of those assets to reflect estimated net realizable value considering specific borrower facts and circumstances and the experience of credit personnel in their dealings with similar borrower collateral liquidations. Such discounts were generally in the range of 10% to 80%90% at March 31,September 30, 2015. As these discounts are not readily observable and are considered significant, the valuations have been classified as Level 3. Loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurement were $101$177 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 ($67106 million and $34$71 million of which were classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively), $173 million at December 31, 2014 ($94 million and $79 million of which were classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively) and $161$196 million at March 31,September 30, 2014 ($100112 million and $61$84 million of which were classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively). Changes in fair value recognized for partial charge-offs of loans and loan impairment reserves on loans held by the Company on March 31,September 30, 2015 were decreases of $11 million and $53 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Changes in fair value recognized for partial charge-offs of loans and loan impairment reserves on loans held by the Company on September 30, 2014 were decreases of $8$23 million and $15$46 million for the three-monththree- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2015 andSeptember 30, 2014, respectively.

Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans

Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans are primarily comprised of commercial and residential real property and are generally measured at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. The fair value of the real property is generally determined using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace, and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have generally been classified as Level 2. Assets taken in

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foreclosure of defaulted loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurement were $11$15 million and $21 million at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2014.September 30, 2014, respectively. Changes in fair value recognized for those foreclosed assets held by the Company were not material during the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014.

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Significant unobservable inputs to Level 3 measurements

The following tables present quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for Level 3 assets and liabilities at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

  Fair value at
March 31, 2015
   Valuation
technique
  Unobservable
input/assumptions
   

Range

(weighted-

average)

  Fair value at
September 30,
2015
   Valuation
technique
   Unobservable
input/assumptions
   Range
(weighted-
average)
 
  (in thousands)             (in thousands)             

Recurring fair value measurements

                

Privately issued mortgage–backed securities

  $95    Two
independent
pricing
quotes
   —      —    $82     
 
Two independent
pricing quotes
  
  
   —       —    

Collateralized debt obligations

   47,278    Discounted
cash flow
   
 
Probability
of default
  
  
  12%-57% (45%)   49,876     Discounted cash flow     Probability of default     12%-57% (33%)  
       Loss severity    100%       Loss severity     100%  

Net other assets (liabilities) (a)

   26,230    Discounted
cash flow
   
 
Commitment
expirations
  
  
  0%-96% (19%)

Net other assets (liabilities)(a)

   17,647     Discounted cash flow     
 
Commitment
expirations
  
  
   0%-66% (38%)  
  Fair value at
December 31,
2014
   Valuation
technique
  Unobservable
input/assumptions
   

Range

(weighted-

average)

  Fair value at
December 31,
2014
   Valuation
technique
   Unobservable
input/assumptions
   Range
(weighted-
average)
 
  (in thousands)             (in thousands)             

Recurring fair value measurements

                

Privately issued mortgage–backed securities

  $103    Two
independent
pricing
quotes
   —      —    $103     
 
Two independent
pricing quotes
  
  
   —       —    

Collateralized debt obligations

   50,316    Discounted
cash flow
   
 
Probability
of default
  
  
  12%-57% (36%)   50,316     Discounted cash flow     Probability of default     12%-57% (36%)  
       Loss severity    100%       Loss severity     100%  

Net other assets (liabilities) (a)

   17,347    Discounted
cash flow
   
 
Commitment
expirations
  
  
  0%-96% (17%)

Net other assets (liabilities)(a)

   17,347     Discounted cash flow     
 
Commitment
expirations
  
  
   0%-96% (17%)  

 

(a)Other Level 3 assets (liabilities) consist of commitments to originate real estate loans.

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Sensitivity of fair value measurements to changes in unobservable inputs

An increase (decrease) in the probability of default and loss severity for collateralized debt securities would generally result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement.

An increase (decrease) in the estimate of expirations for commitments to originate real estatereal-estate loans would generally result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Estimated commitment expirations are derived considering loan type, changes in interest rates and remaining length of time until closing.

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Disclosures of fair value of financial instruments

The carrying amounts and estimated fair value for financial instrument assets (liabilities) are presented in the following table:

 

  March 31, 2015   September 30, 2015 
  Carrying
amount
 Estimated
fair value
 Level 1   Level 2 Level 3   Carrying
amount
 Estimated
fair value
 Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Financial assets:

              

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,366,853   $1,366,853   $1,311,917    $54,936   $—      $1,249,704   $1,249,704   $1,193,831    $55,873   $—    

Interest-bearing deposits at banks

   6,291,491   6,291,491    —       6,291,491    —       4,713,266   4,713,266    —       4,713,266    —    

Trading account assets

   363,085   363,085   48,978     314,107    —       340,710   340,710   48,006     292,704    —    

Investment securities

   14,393,270   14,444,292   71,804     14,162,805   209,683     14,494,539   14,521,740   40,370     14,283,075   198,295  

Loans and leases:

              

Commercial loans and leases

   19,775,494   19,484,920    —       —     19,484,920     20,233,177   19,920,031    —       —     19,920,031  

Commercial real estate loans

   27,845,710   27,746,166    —       117,366   27,628,800     28,720,537   28,633,973    —       71,357   28,562,616  

Residential real estate loans

   8,504,119   8,609,248    —       5,119,739   3,489,509     8,211,062   8,302,630    —       4,918,613   3,384,017  

Consumer loans

   10,973,719   10,880,895    —       —     10,880,895     11,375,472   11,280,973    —       —     11,280,973  

Allowance for credit losses

   (921,373  —      —       —      —       (933,798  —      —       —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Loans and leases, net

 66,177,669   66,721,229   —     5,237,105   61,484,124     67,606,450   68,137,607    —       4,989,970   63,147,637  

Accrued interest receivable

 244,079   244,079   —     244,079   —       242,935   242,935    —       242,935    —    

Financial liabilities:

       

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$(27,181,120$(27,181,120$—    $(27,181,120$—      $(28,189,330 $(28,189,330 $—      $(28,189,330 $—    

Savings deposits and NOW accounts

 (43,288,329 (43,288,329 —     (43,288,329 —       (41,757,661 (41,757,661  —       (41,757,661  —    

Time deposits

 (2,946,126 (2,967,329 —     (2,967,329 —       (2,791,367 (2,810,224  —       (2,810,224  —    

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

 (178,545 (178,545 —     (178,545 —       (206,185 (206,185  —       (206,185  —    

Short-term borrowings

 (193,495 (193,495 —     (193,495 —       (173,783 (173,783  —       (173,783  —    

Long-term borrowings

 (10,509,143 (10,641,367 —     (10,641,367 —       (10,174,289 (10,219,180  —       (10,219,180  —    

Accrued interest payable

 (77,903 (77,903 —     (77,903 —       (73,475 (73,475  —       (73,475  —    

Trading account liabilities

 (240,168 (240,168 —     (240,168 —       (233,006 (233,006  —       (233,006  —    

Other financial instruments:

       

Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale

$26,230  $26,230  $—    $—    $26,230    $17,647   $17,647   $—      $—     $17,647  

Commitments to sell real estate loans

 (9,848 (9,848 —     (9,848 —       (8,379 (8,379  —       (8,379  —    

Other credit-related commitments

 (112,511 (112,511 —     —     (112,511   (118,656 (118,656  —       —     (118,656

Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management

 72,855   72,855   —     72,855   —       60,782   60,782    —       60,782    —    

 

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   December 31, 2014 
   Carrying
amount
  Estimated
fair value
  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3 
   (in thousands) 

Financial assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,373,357   $1,373,357   $1,296,923    $76,434   $—    

Interest-bearing deposits at banks

   6,470,867    6,470,867    —       6,470,867    —    

Trading account assets

   308,175    308,175    51,416     256,759    —    

Investment securities

   12,993,542    13,023,956    64,841     12,750,396    208,719  

Loans and leases:

       

Commercial loans and leases

   19,461,292    19,188,574    —       —      19,188,574  

Commercial real estate loans

   27,567,569    27,487,818    —       307,667    27,180,151  

Residential real estate loans

   8,657,301    8,729,056    —       5,189,086    3,539,970  

Consumer loans

   10,982,794    10,909,623    —       —      10,909,623  

Allowance for credit losses

   (919,562  —      —       —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans and leases, net

   65,749,394    66,315,071    —       5,496,753    60,818,318  

Accrued interest receivable

   227,348    227,348    —       227,348    —    

Financial liabilities:

       

Noninterest-bearing deposits

  $(26,947,880 $(26,947,880 $—      $(26,947,880 $—    

Savings deposits and NOW accounts

   (43,393,618  (43,393,618  —       (43,393,618  —    

Time deposits

   (3,063,973  (3,086,126  —       (3,086,126  —    

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

   (176,582  (176,582  —       (176,582  —    

Short-term borrowings

   (192,676  (192,676  —       (192,676  —    

Long-term borrowings

   (9,006,959  (9,139,789  —       (9,139,789  —    

Accrued interest payable

   (63,372  (63,372  —       (63,372  —    

Trading account liabilities

   (203,464  (203,464  —       (203,464  —    

Other financial instruments:

       

Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale

  $17,347   $17,347   $—      $—     $17,347  

Commitments to sell real estate loans

   (7,065  (7,065  —       (7,065  —    

Other credit-related commitments

   (119,079  (119,079  —       —      (119,079

Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management

   73,251    73,251    —       73,251    —    

With the exception of marketable securities, certain off-balance sheet financial instruments and one-to-four family residential real estatemortgage loans originated for sale, the Company’s financial instruments are not readily marketable and market prices do not exist. The Company, in attempting to comply with the provisions of GAAP that require disclosures of fair value of financial instruments, has not attempted to market its financial instruments to potential buyers, if any exist. Since negotiated prices in illiquid markets depend greatly upon the then present motivations of the buyer and seller, it is reasonable to assume that actual sales prices could vary widely from any estimate of fair value made without the benefit of negotiations. Additionally, changes in market interest rates can dramatically impact the value of financial instruments in a short period of time. The following assumptions, methods and calculations were used in determining the estimated fair value of financial instruments not measured at fair value in the consolidated financial statements.balance sheet.

Cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits at banks, deposits at Cayman Islands office, short-term borrowings, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable

Due to the nature of cash and cash equivalents and the near maturity of interest-bearing deposits at banks, deposits at Cayman Islands office, short-term borrowings, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable, the Company estimated that the carrying amount of such instruments approximated estimated fair value.

 

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Investment securities

Estimated fair values of investments in readily marketable securities were generally based on quoted market prices. Investment securities that were not readily marketable were assigned amounts based on estimates provided by outside parties or modeling techniques that relied upon discounted calculations of projected cash flows or, in the case of other investment securities, which include capital stock of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, at an amount equal to the carrying amount.

Loans and leases

In general, discount rates used to calculate values for loan products were based on the Company’s pricing at the respective period end. A higher discount rate was assumed with respect to estimated cash flows associated with nonaccrual loans. Projected loan cash flows were adjusted for estimated credit losses. However, such estimates made by the Company may not be indicative of assumptions and adjustments that a purchaser of the Company’s loans and leases would seek.

Deposits

Pursuant to GAAP, the estimated fair value ascribed to noninterest-bearing deposits, savings deposits and NOW accounts must be established at carrying value because of the customers’ ability to withdraw funds immediately. Time deposit accounts are required to be revalued based upon prevailing market interest rates for similar maturity instruments. As a result, amounts assigned to time deposits were based on discounted cash flow calculations using prevailing market interest rates based on the Company’s pricing at the respective date for deposits with comparable remaining terms to maturity.

The Company believes that deposit accounts have a value greater than that prescribed by GAAP. The Company feels, however, that the value associated with these deposits is greatly influenced by characteristics of the buyer, such as the ability to reduce the costs of servicing the deposits and deposit attrition which often occurs following an acquisition.

Long-term borrowings

The amounts assigned to long-term borrowings were based on quoted market prices, when available, or were based on discounted cash flow calculations using prevailing market interest rates for borrowings of similar terms and credit risk.

Other commitments and contingencies

As described in note 13, in the normal course of business, various commitments and contingent liabilities are outstanding, such as loan commitments, credit guarantees and letters of credit. The Company’s pricing of such financial instruments is based largely on credit quality and relationship, probability of funding and other requirements. Loan commitments often have fixed expiration dates and contain termination and other clauses which provide for relief from funding in the event of significant deterioration in the credit quality of the customer. The rates and terms of the Company’s loan commitments, credit guarantees and letters of credit are competitive with other financial institutions operating in markets served by the Company. The Company believes that the carrying amounts, which are included in other liabilities, are reasonable estimates of the fair value of these financial instruments.

The Company does not believe that the estimated information presented herein is representative of the earnings power or value of the Company. The preceding analysis, which is inherently limited in depicting fair value, also does not consider any value associated with existing customer relationships nor the ability of the Company to create value through loan origination, deposit gathering or fee generating activities.

 

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Many of the estimates presented herein are based upon the use of highly subjective information and assumptions and, accordingly, the results may not be precise. Management believes that fair value estimates may not be comparable between financial institutions due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made. Furthermore, because the disclosed fair value amounts were estimated as of the balance sheet date, the amounts actually realized or paid upon maturity or settlement of the various financial instruments could be significantly different.

13. Commitments and contingencies

13.Commitments and contingencies

In the normal course of business, various commitments and contingent liabilities are outstanding. The following table presents the Company’s significant commitments. Certain of these commitments are not included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

 

  September 30,   December 31, 
  March 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   2015   2014 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Commitments to extend credit

        

Home equity lines of credit

  $6,219,783     6,194,516    $5,535,704     6,194,516  

Commercial real estate loans to be sold

   346,664     212,257     89,374     212,257  

Other commercial real estate and construction

   5,161,878     4,834,699     5,356,256     4,834,699  

Residential real estate loans to be sold

   661,132     432,352     587,206     432,352  

Other residential real estate

   581,384     524,399     674,338     524,399  

Commercial and other

   11,493,613     11,080,856     12,144,962     11,080,856  

Standby letters of credit

   3,648,095     3,706,888     3,441,337     3,706,888  

Commercial letters of credit

   42,291     46,965     44,082     46,965  

Financial guarantees and indemnification contracts

   2,535,609     2,490,050     2,922,743     2,490,050  

Commitments to sell real estate loans

   1,322,998     1,237,294     977,822     1,237,294  

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers, generally having fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses that may require payment of a fee. Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party, whereas commercial letters of credit are issued to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being funded when the underlying transaction is consummated between the customer and a third party. The credit risk associated with commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved with extending loans to customers and is subject to normal credit policies. Collateral may be obtained based on management’s assessment of the customer’s creditworthiness.

 

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13.

13. Commitments and contingencies, continued

 

Financial guarantees and indemnification contracts are oftentimes similar to standby letters of credit and include mandatory purchase agreements issued to ensure that customer obligations are fulfilled, recourse obligations associated with sold loans, and other guarantees of customer performance or compliance with designated rules and regulations. Included in financial guarantees and indemnification contracts are loan principal amounts sold with recourse in conjunction with the Company’s involvement in the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing program. The Company’s maximum credit risk for recourse associated with loans sold under this program totaled approximately $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.2014, respectively.

Since many loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and guarantees and indemnification contracts expire without being funded in whole or in part, the contract amounts are not necessarily indicative of future cash flows.

The Company utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to hedge exposure to changes in the fair value of real estate loans held for sale. Such commitments are considered derivatives and along with commitments to originate real estate loans to be held for sale are generally recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at estimated fair market value.

The Company also has commitments under long-term operating leases.

The Company is contractually obligated to repurchase previously sold residential real estate loans that do not ultimately meet investor sale criteria related to underwriting procedures or loan documentation. When required to do so, the Company may reimburse loan purchasers for losses incurred or may repurchase certain loans. The Company reduces residential mortgage banking revenues by an estimate for losses related to its obligations to loan purchasers. The amount of those charges is based on the volume of loans sold, the level of reimbursement requests received from loan purchasers and estimates of losses that may be associated with previously sold loans. At March 31,Subject to the outcome of the matter discussed in the following paragraph, at September 30, 2015, management believes that any further liability arising out of the Company’s obligation to loan purchasers is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position.

The Company is the subject of an investigation by government agencies relating to the origination of Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insured residential home loans and residential home loans sold to The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) and The Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”). A number of other U.S. financial institutions have announced similar investigations. Regarding FHA loans, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Department of Justice (collectively, the “Government”) are investigating whether the Company complied with underwriting guidelines concerning certain loans where HUD paid FHA insurance claims. The Company is fully cooperating with the investigation. The Government has advised the Company that based upon its review of a sample of loans for which an FHA insurance claim was paid by HUD, some of the loans do not meet underwriting guidelines. The Company, based on its own review of the sample, does not agree with the sampling methodology and loan analysis employed by the Government. Regarding loans originated by the Company and sold to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the investigation concerns whether the mortgages sold to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae comply with applicable underwriting guidelines. The Company is also cooperating with that portion of the investigation. The investigation could lead to claims by the Government under the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which allow treble and other special damages substantially in excess of actual losses. Remedies in these proceedings or settlements may include restitution, fines, penalties, or alterations in the

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Company’s business practices. The Company and the Government continue settlement discussions regarding the investigation.

M&T and its subsidiaries are subject in the normal course of business to various pending and threatened legal proceedings and other matters in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. On an on-going basis management, after consultation with legal counsel, assesses the Company’s liabilities and contingencies in connection with such legal proceedings. For those matters where it is probable that the Company will incur losses and the amounts of the losses can be reasonably estimated, the Company records an expense and corresponding liability in its consolidated financial statements. To the extent the pending or threatened litigation could result in exposure in excess of that liability, the amount of such excess is not currently estimable. Although not considered probable, the range of reasonably possible further losses for such matters in the aggregate, beyond the existing recorded liability, was between $0 and $40 million. Although the Company does not believe that the outcome of pending litigations will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, it cannot rule out the possibility that such outcomes will be material to the consolidated results of operations for a particular reporting period in the future.

14. Segment information

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14.Segment information

Reportable segments have been determined based upon the Company’s internal profitability reporting system, which is organized by strategic business unit. Certain strategic business units have been combined for segment information reporting purposes where the nature of the products and services, the type of customer and the distribution of those products and services are similar. The reportable segments are Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Discretionary Portfolio, Residential Mortgage Banking and Retail Banking.

The financial information of the Company’s segments was compiled utilizing the accounting policies described in note 22 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014. The management accounting policies and processes utilized in compiling segment financial information are highly subjective and, unlike financial accounting, are not based on authoritative guidance similar to GAAP. As a result, the financial information of the reported segments is not necessarily comparable with similar information reported by other financial institutions. Furthermore, changes in management structure or allocation methodologies and procedures may result in changes in reported segment financial data. Effective January 1, 2015, the Company made certain changes to its methodology for measuring segment profit and loss. Those changes in the measurement of segment profitability were largely the result of updated funds transfer pricing and various cost allocation reviews. The most significant changes to the funds transfer pricing resulted from ascribing a longer duration to non-maturity deposits, which significantly benefitted the Retail Banking segment. The cost allocation review having the largest impact related to a branch cost study. That study consisted of transaction reviews and time studies which resulted in a higher cost allocation from the Retail Banking segment to the Business Banking segment. AsIn addition, effective July 1, 2015, the Company changed its internal profitability reporting to move a resultbuilder and developer lending unit from the Residential Mortgage Banking segment to the Commercial Real Estate segment. Accordingly, financial information presented herein for the periods prior to July 1, 2015 has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Total revenues and net income decreased in the Residential Banking segment and increased in the Commercial Real Estate segment for the three months ended September 30, 2014 by $5 million and $2 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 by $13 million and $5 million, respectively. The impact of the changes, priorchange

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to total revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2015 was $6 million and $3 million, respectively, and for the first half of 2015 was $12 million and $5 million, respectively. Prior period financial information has been restated to reflect the changes noted to provide segment information on a comparable basis, as noted below:in the following tables.

 

  Three months ended September 30, 2014 
  Net income (loss) as
previously reported
   Impact of changes   Net income (loss)
as restated
 
  (in thousands) 

Business Banking

  $30,905     (5,867   25,038  

Commercial Banking

   101,740     (1,035   100,705  

Commercial Real Estate

   78,581     95     78,676  

Discretionary Portfolio

   8,279     4,216     12,495  

Residential Mortgage Banking

   25,021     (2,272   22,749  

Retail Banking

   32,901     39,156     72,057  

All Other

   (2,083   (34,293   (36,376
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $275,344     —       275,344  
  

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Three months ended March 31, 2014 
  Net income (loss) as
previously reported
   Impact of
changes
   Net income (loss)
as restated
   Nine months ended September 30, 2014 
  (in thousands)   Net income (loss) as
previously reported
   Impact of changes   Net income (loss)
as restated
 
  (in thousands) 

Business Banking

  $28,598     (3,625   24,973    $87,263     (13,500   73,763  

Commercial Banking

   99,765     (924   98,841     306,863     (3,226   303,637  

Commercial Real Estate

   74,561     (2,009   72,552     230,668     (414   230,254  

Discretionary Portfolio

   11,279     81     11,360     34,538     4,360     38,898  

Residential Mortgage Banking

   19,411     (831   18,580     72,144     (7,464   64,680  

Retail Banking

   29,711     39,323     69,034     94,646     119,418     214,064  

All Other

   (34,308   (32,015   (66,323   (37,425   (99,174   (136,599
  

 

   

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$229,017   —     229,017    $788,697     —       788,697  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

As also described in note 22 to the Company’s 2014 consolidated financial statements, neither goodwill nor core deposit and other intangible assets (and the amortization charges associated with such assets) resulting from acquisitions of financial institutions have been allocated to the Company’s reportable segments, but are included in the “All Other” category. The Company does, however, assign such intangible assets to business units for purposes of testing for impairment.

 

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14. Segment information, continued

 

Information about the Company’s segments is presented in the following table:

 

  Three months ended March 31 
  2015 2014   Three months ended September 30 
  Total
revenues (a)
   Inter-
segment
revenues
 Net
income
(loss)
 Total
revenues (a)
   Inter-
segment
revenues
 Net
income
(loss)
   2015 2014 
  (in thousands)   Total
revenues (a)
   Inter-
segment
revenues
 Net
income
(loss)
 Total
revenues (a)
   Inter-
segment
revenues
 Net
income
(loss)
 
  (in thousands) 

Business Banking

  $108,560     1,045   24,811   $111,770     1,057   24,973    $112,650     1,167   23,995   $113,425     1,082   25,038  

Commercial Banking

   246,581     1,085   96,423   249,349     1,197   98,841     270,554     1,097   108,422   247,282     1,281   100,705  

Commercial Real Estate

   163,320     82   80,086   157,323     348   72,552     181,478     469   85,312   170,772     442   78,676  

Discretionary Portfolio

   15,474     (5,443 5,954   24,657     (5,039 11,360     13,773     (5,365 5,113   24,835     (5,478 12,495  

Residential Mortgage Banking

   111,458     11,387   31,965   93,765     9,748   18,580     99,518     12,918   21,150   104,092     12,875   22,749  

Retail Banking

   300,391     3,137   68,888   306,780     3,505   69,034     308,520     3,292   64,721   316,052     3,735   72,057  

All Other

   154,007     (11,293 (66,514 132,896     (10,816 (66,323   146,033     (13,578 (28,312 143,712     (13,937 (36,376
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

$1,099,791   —     241,613  $1,076,540   —     229,017    $1,132,526     —     280,401   $1,120,170     —     275,344  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

  Average total assets 
  Three months ended
March 31
   Year ended
December 31
   Nine months ended September 30 
  2015   2014   2014   2015 2014 
  (in millions)   Total
revenues (a)
   Inter-
segment
revenues
 Net
income
(loss)
 Total
revenues (a)
   Inter-
segment
revenues
 Net
income
(loss)
 
  (in thousands) 

Business Banking

  $5,300     5,242     5,281    $332,341     3,334   74,160   337,929     3,359   73,763  

Commercial Banking

   23,683     22,523     22,892     774,392     3,281   312,926   748,978     3,834   303,637  

Commercial Real Estate

   18,019     16,937     17,113     535,909     978   250,501   500,814     1,315   230,254  

Discretionary Portfolio

   22,714     18,581     20,798     49,724     (16,184 21,823   79,404     (15,799 38,898  

Residential Mortgage Banking

   3,512     3,157     3,333     310,843     36,741   75,462   299,237     34,395   64,680  

Retail Banking

   10,788     10,155     10,449     914,484     9,688   202,415   934,386     11,137   214,064  

All Other

   11,876     10,070     12,277     494,779     (37,838 (128,585 421,488     (38,241 (136,599
  

 

   

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

$95,892   86,665   92,143    $3,412,472     —     808,702   3,322,236     —     788,697  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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   Average total assets (b) 
   

Nine months ended

September 30

   

Year ended

December 31

 
   2015   2014   2014 
   (in millions) 

Business Banking

  $5,321     5,287     5,281  

Commercial Banking

   24,041     22,805     22,892  

Commercial Real Estate

   18,632     17,187     17,370  

Discretionary Portfolio

   23,153     20,306     20,798  

Residential Mortgage Banking

   3,007     3,016     3,076  

Retail Banking

   10,912     10,348     10,449  

All Other

   12,279     11,003     12,277  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $97,345     89,952     92,143  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Total revenues are comprised of net interest income and other income. Net interest income is the difference between taxable-equivalent interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities owed by a segment and a funding charge (credit) based on the Company’s internal funds transfer pricing and allocation methodology. Segments are charged a cost to fund any assets (e.g. loans) and are paid a funding credit for any funds provided

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(e.g. (e.g. deposits). The taxable-equivalent adjustment aggregated $5,838,000$6,248,000 and $5,945,000$5,841,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $18,106,000 and $17,635,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is eliminated in “All Other” total revenues. Intersegment revenues are included in total revenues of the reportable segments. The elimination of intersegment revenues is included in the determination of “All Other” total revenues.

15.(b)Relationship with Bayview Lending Group LLCAverage assets of the Commercial Real Estate and Bayview Financial Holdings, L.P.Residential Mortgage Banking segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2014 differ by $246 million and $257 million, respectively, from the previously reported balances reflecting the change in the Company’s internal profitability reporting for a builder and developer lending unit which moved assets held by that unit from the Residential Mortgage Banking Segment to the Commercial Real Estate Segment.

15. Relationship with Bayview Lending Group LLC and Bayview Financial Holdings, L.P.

M&T holds a 20% minority interest in Bayview Lending Group LLC (“BLG”), a privately-held commercial mortgage company. M&T recognizes income or loss from BLG using the equity method of accounting. The carrying value of that investment was $43$33 million at March 31,September 30, 2015.

Bayview Financial Holdings, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Bayview Financial”), a privately-held specialty mortgage finance company, is BLG’s majority investor. In addition to their common investment in BLG, the Company and Bayview Financial conduct other business activities with each other. The Company has obtained loan servicing rights for mortgage loans from BLG and Bayview Financial having outstanding principal balances of $4.6$4.3 billion and $4.8 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Revenues from those servicing rights were $6 million for each of the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and $72014, respectively, and $17 million duringand $20 million for the three-month periodsnine months ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company sub-services residential mortgagereal estate loans for Bayview Financial having outstanding principal

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balances totaling $39.5 billion and $41.3 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Revenues earned for sub-servicing loans for Bayview Financial were $35$26 million and $26$29 million for the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $91 million and $82 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In addition, the Company held $198$187 million and $202 million of mortgage-backed securities in its held-to-maturity portfolio at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, that were securitized by Bayview Financial.

16. Sale of trust accounts

- 49 -In April 2015, the Company sold the trade processing business within the retirement services division of its Institutional Client Services business. That sale resulted in an after-tax gain of $23 million ($45 million pre-tax) that reflected the allocation of approximately $11 million of previously recorded goodwill to the divested business. Revenues of the sold business had been included in “trust income” and were $9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015; $8 million and $26 million during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively; and $34 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. After considering related expenses, net income attributable to the business that was sold was not material to the consolidated results of operations of the Company in any of those periods.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

Net income for M&T Bank Corporation (“M&T”) recorded net income in the firstthird quarter of 2015 of $242was $280 million or $1.65$1.93 of diluted earnings per common share, compared with $229$275 million or $1.61$1.91 of diluted earnings per common share in the initial 2014year-earlier quarter. During the fourthsecond quarter of 2014,2015, net income totaled $278$287 million or $1.92$1.98 of diluted earnings per common share. Basic earnings per common share were $1.66$1.94 in the recent quarter, compared with $1.63 and $1.93$1.92 in the first and fourth quartersthird quarter of 2014 and $1.99 in the second quarter of 2015. For the first nine months of 2015, net income was $809 million or $5.56 of diluted earnings per common share, compared with $789 million or $5.50 of diluted earnings per common share during the similar period of 2014. Basic earnings per common share were $5.59 and $5.54 for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The annualized rate of return on average total assets for M&T and its consolidated subsidiaries (“the Company”) in the initial 2015recent quarter was 1.02%1.13%, compared with 1.07%1.17% in the year-earlierthird quarter of 2014 and 1.12%1.18% in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. The annualized rate of return on average common shareholders’ equity was 7.99%8.93% in the first three monthsthird quarter of 2015, compared with 8.22%9.18% and 9.10%9.37% in the year-earlier quarter and in 2015’s second quarter, respectively. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, the annualized rates of return on average assets and average common shareholders’ equity were 1.11% and 8.77%, respectively, compared with 1.17% and 9.07%, respectively, in the first and fourth quartersnine months of 2014, respectively.2014.

On March 12,Results for the second quarter of 2015 reflected two noteworthy items. In early April 2015, the Company sold the trade processing business within the retirement services division of its Institutional Client Services business. That sale resulted in an after-tax gain of approximately $23 million ($45 million pre-tax). Also during the second quarter of 2015, the Company made $40 million of tax-deductible cash contributions to The M&T announced that the Federal Reserve did not object to M&T’s proposed 2015 Capital Plan. Accordingly, M&T may maintain a quarterly common stock dividend of $.70 per share; pay dividends and interest on other equity and debt instruments included in regulatory capital, including preferred stock, trust preferred securities and subordinated debt that were outstanding at December 31, 2014, consistent with the contractual termsCharitable Foundation. The after-tax impact of those instruments; repurchase up to $200two items lowered net income and diluted earnings per common share during each of the second quarter of 2015 and the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 by approximately $1 million of common shares during the first half of 2016; and redeem or repurchase up to $310 million of trust preferred securities. Common and preferred dividends are subject to approval by M&T’s Board of Directors in the ordinary course of business. On April 15, 2015, M&T redeemed $310 million of trust preferred securities in accordance with the 2015 Capital Plan.$.01.

On August 27, 2012, M&T announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (“Hudson City”), headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey, under which Hudson City would be acquired by M&T. The merger has received the approval of the common shareholders of M&T and Hudson City. M&T announced on September 30, 2015 that it had received the approval of the Federal Reserve to acquire Hudson City and on October 9, 2015 M&T announced that it had received the approval of the New York State Department of Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on or about November 1, 2015, pending the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Hudson City common shareholders will receive consideration for each common share of Hudson City in an amount valued at .08403 of an M&T share in the form of either M&T common stock or cash, based on the election of each Hudson City shareholder, subject to proration as specified in the merger agreement (which provides for an aggregate split of total consideration of 60% common stock of M&T and 40% cash). The estimated purchase price considering the closing price of M&T’s common stock of $127.00$121.95 on March 31,September 30, 2015 was $5.5$5.3 billion.

At March 31,As of September 30, 2015, Hudson City reported $36.1had $35.1 billion of assets, including $20.9$19.2 billion of loans (predominantly residential real estate

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loans) and $8.3$7.9 billion of investment securities, and $31.3$30.3 billion of liabilities, including $18.9$17.9 billion of deposits. The merger has received the approval of the common shareholders of M&T and Hudson City. However, the merger is subject to a number of conditions, including regulatory approvals.

On June 17, 2013, M&T and M&T Bank entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Under the terms of the agreement, M&T and M&T Bank are required to submit to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York a revised compliance risk management program designed to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering laws and regulations (“BSA/AML”) and to take certain other steps to enhance their compliance practices. The Company commenced a major initiative, including the hiring of outside consulting firms, intended to fully address those regulator concerns. M&T and M&T Bank continue to make progress towards completing this initiative. On April 3, 2015, M&T was advised by the Federal Reserve that the Federal Reserve Board intends to act on the M&T and Hudson City merger application no later than September 30, 2015. As a result, M&T and Hudson City extended the date after

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which either party may elect to terminate the merger agreement if the merger has not yet been completed from April 30, 2015 to October 31, 2015. Nevertheless, M&T’s pending acquisition of Hudson City still remains subject to regulatory approval, including approval by the Federal Reserve, and certain other closing conditions and, as a result, there can be no assurances that the merger will be completed by that date.

Effective January 1, 2015, the Company elected to account for its investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method as allowed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. The adoption is required to be applied retrospectively. As a result, financial statements for periods prior to 2015 have been restated. The adoption did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, but the restatement of the consolidated statement of income for the three-month periodthree- and nine- month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2014 resulted in the removal of $12$14 million and $39 million, respectively, of losses associated with qualified affordable housing projects from “other costs of operations” and added the amortization of the initial cost of the investment of a similar amount to income tax expense. The similar restatement for the second, third and fourth quartersquarter of 2014 eachalso reflected approximately $14 million of amortization.

Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments

As discussed in M&T’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, theThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank(the “Dodd-Frank Act”) that was signed into law on July 21, 2010 has and will continue to significantly change the bank regulatory structure and affect the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies, and the system of regulatory oversight of the Company. TheIn addition, other reforms have been adopted or are being considered by other regulators and policy makers. As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, requires various federal regulatory agencies to adopthave proposed or adopted a broad range of new implementing rules and regulations and to preparehave prepared numerous studies and reports for Congress. Not allHowever, given that many of the new and proposed rules required or expected toare highly complex, the full impact of regulatory reform will not be known until the rules are implemented and market practices develop under the Dodd-Frank Act have been proposed or adopted, and certain of the rules that have been proposed or adopted under the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to phase-in or transitional periods. The implications of the Dodd-Frank Act for the Company’s businesses continue to depend to a large extent on the implementation of the legislation by the Federal Reserve and other agencies.final regulations.

A discussion of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act is included in Part I, Item 1 of M&T’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

In July 2013,The Company is subject to the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyReserve’s revised comprehensive risk-based capital and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approved final rulesleverage framework for U.S. banking organizations (the “New Capital Rules”) establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations., subject to certain transitional provisions. These rules went into effect as to M&T on January 1, 2015. The New Capital Rules generally implement the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (the “Basel Committee”) December 2010 final capital framework for strengthening international capital standards (referred to as “Basel III”) and are intended to ensure that banking organizations have adequate capital levels given the risk levels of assets and off-balance sheet obligations. The New Capital Rules substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and their depository institution subsidiaries, including M&T and M&T Bank, as compared to the U.S. general risk-based capital rules that were applicable to M&T and M&T Bank through December 31, 2014.

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The New Capital Rules also preclude certain hybrid securities, such as trust preferred securities, from inclusion in bank holding companies’ Tier 1 capital, subject to phase-out in the case of bank holding companies, such as M&T, that had $15 billion or more in total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2009. As a result, beginning in 2015 25% of M&T’s trust preferred securities are includable in Tier 1 capital, and in 2016 and thereafter, none of M&T’s trust preferred securities will be includable in Tier 1 capital. Trust preferred securities no longer included in M&T’s Tier 1 capital may nonetheless be included as a component of Tier 2 capital on a permanent basis without phase-out and irrespective of whether such securities otherwise meet the revised definition of Tier 2 capital set forth in the New Capital Rules. In the first quarter of 2014, M&T redeemed $350 million of 8.50% junior subordinated debentures associated with the trust preferred capital securities of M&T Capital Trust IV and issued a like amount of 6.45% preferred stock that qualifies as Tier 1 regulatory capital. On April 15, 2015, in accordance with its 2015 Capital Plancapital plan, M&T redeemed the junior subordinated debentures associated with $310 million of trust

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preferred securities of M&T Capital Trust I, II and III. A detailed discussion of the New Capital Rules is included in Part I, Item 1 of the Company’sM&T’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 under the heading “Capital Requirements.” A further discussion of the Company’s regulatory capital ratios is presented herein under the heading “Capital.”

On December 10, 2013,The Company is also subject to the Federal Reserve, the Officeprovisions of the Comptroller ofDodd-Frank Act commonly referred to as the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the final version of the Volcker Rule,“Volcker Rule” which was mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.became effective in July 2015 (subject to a conformance period, as applicable). Pursuant to the Volcker Rule, banking entities are generally prohibited from engaging in proprietary trading.trading and owning or sponsoring private equity or hedge funds, which are “covered funds” under that rule. Under the rule,Volcker Rule, the Company wasis now required to be in compliance with the prohibition on proprietary trading and the requirement to develop an extensive compliance program by July 2015; however, incovered funds established after December 2014, the31, 2013. The Federal Reserve extended the compliance period to July 21, 2016 for investments in and relationships with covered funds that were in placeexisted prior to December 31, 2013.January 1, 2014. The Federal Reserve has indicated that it intends to further extend thethat compliance period to July 21, 2017.

The Company does not believebelieves that it engageshas not engaged in any significant amount of proprietary trading as defined in the Volcker Rule and that any impact would be minimal. In addition, aRule. A review of the Company’s investments was undertaken to determine if any meet the Volcker Rule’s definition of “coveredcovered funds. Based on that review, the Company believes that any impact related to investments considered to be covered funds would not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or its results of operations. Nevertheless, the Company may be required to divest certain investments subject to the Volcker Rule.Rule by the end of the compliance period, as extended.

On September 3, 2014, the Federal Reserve and othervarious federal banking regulators adopted final rules (“Final LCR Rule”) implementing a U.S. version of the Basel Committee’s Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement (“LCR”) including the modified version applicable to bank holding companies, such asincluding M&T, with $50 billion in total consolidated assets that are not “advanced approaches” institutions. The LCR is intended to ensure that banks hold a sufficient amount of so-called “high quality liquid assets” (“HQLA”) to cover the anticipated net cash outflows during a hypothetical acute 30-day stress scenario. The LCR is the ratio of an institution’s amount of HQLA (the numerator) over projected net cash outflows over the 30-day horizonperiod (the denominator), in each case, as calculated pursuant to the Final LCR Rule. Once fully phased-in, a subject institution must maintain an LCR equal to at least 100% in order to satisfy this regulatory requirement. Only specific classes of assets, including U.S. Treasury securities, other U.S. government obligations and agency mortgage-backed securities, qualify under the rule as HQLA, with classes of assets deemed relatively less liquid and/or subject to a greater degree of credit risk subject to certain haircuts and caps for purposes of calculating the numerator under the Final LCR Rule.

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The initial compliance date for the modified LCR is January 1, 2016, with the requirement fully phased-in by January 1, 2017. The Company intends to comply with the LCR whenas it becomes effective.is phased in. A detailed discussion of the LCR and its requirements is included in Part I, Item 1 of M&T’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 under the heading “Liquidity Ratios under Basel III.”

On June 17, 2013, M&T and M&T Bank, the principal bank subsidiary of M&T, entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Under the terms of the agreement, M&T and M&T Bank were required to submit to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York a revised compliance risk management program designed to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering laws and regulations (“BSA/AML”) and to take certain other steps to enhance their compliance practices. M&T and M&T Bank

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have made significant progress towards implementing a program commensurate with the expanded scale and scope of the combined organization as recognized by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in its Order approving M&T and M&T Bank’s applications to acquire Hudson City and Hudson City Savings Bank. M&T and M&T Bank will continue to resolve all outstanding issues in the written agreement.

Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP Results of Operations

M&T consistently provides supplemental reporting of its results on a “net operating” or “tangible” basis, from which M&T excludes the after-tax effect of amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets (and the related goodwill, core deposit intangible and other intangible asset balances, net of applicable deferred tax amounts) and gains and expenses, if any, associated with merging acquired operations into the Company, since such items are considered by management to be “nonoperating” in nature. As a result of business combinations and other acquisitions, the Company had intangible assets consisting of goodwill and core deposit and other intangible assets totaling $3.5 billion at September 30, 2015 and $3.6 billion at each of March 31, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Included in such intangible assets was goodwill of $3.5 billion at each of those dates. Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets, after tax effect, wastotaled $3 million ($.02 per diluted common share) in the recent quarter and $4 million during each of the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 ($.03 per diluted common share), compared with $6 during each of the year-earlier quarter and the second quarter of 2015. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets, after tax effect, totaled $10 million ($.05.08 per diluted common share) during the first quarter of 2014.and $16 million ($.12 per diluted common share), respectively. There were no merger-related gains or expenses induring the first quartersnine months of 2015 and 2014 or in the final quarter of 2014. Although “net operating income” as defined by M&T is not a GAAP measure, M&T’s management believes that this information helps investors understand the effect of acquisition activity in reported results.

Net operating income aggregated $246was $283 million in the initialrecent quarter, of 2015, compared with $235$280 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014. Diluted net operating earnings per common share for the recentthird quarter of 2015 were $1.68,$1.95, compared with $1.66$1.94 in the year-earlier quarter. Net operating income and diluted net operating earnings per common share were $282$290 million and $1.95,$2.01, respectively, in the finalsecond quarter of 2015. For the first nine months of 2015, net operating income and diluted net operating earnings per common share were $819 million and $5.64, respectively, compared with $805 million and $5.62, respectively, in the corresponding 2014 quarter.period.

Net operating income in the firstrecent quarter of 2015 expressed as an annualized rate of return on average tangible assets was 1.08%1.18%, compared with 1.15%1.24% in each of the year-earlier quarter and 1.18% in the first and fourth quarterssecond quarter of 2014, respectively.2015. Net operating income represented an annualized return on average tangible common equity of 11.90%12.98% in the recentrecently completed quarter, compared with 12.76%13.80% in the year-earlierthird quarter of 2014 and 13.55%13.76% in 2015’s second quarter. For the first nine months of 2015, net operating income represented an annualized return on average tangible assets and average tangible common shareholders’ equity of 1.17% and 12.89%, respectively, compared with 1.25% and 13.84%, respectively, in the fourth quartersimilar period of 2014.

Reconciliations of GAAP amounts with corresponding non-GAAP amounts are presentedprovided in table 2.

Taxable-equivalent Net Interest Income

Taxable-equivalent net interest income was $665totaled $699 million in the firstthird quarter of 2015, up from $6624% higher than $675 million in the year-earlier period. Thequarter. That improvement reflects the impact of highera $5.7 billion or 7% rise in average earning

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assets which rose $8.9 billion, or 12%, to $85.2 billion from $76.3 billion in the first quarter of 2014,that was largelypartially offset by a 359 basis point (hundredths of one percent) narrowing of the Company’s net interest margin, or taxable-equivalent net interest income expressed as an annualized percentage of average earning assets.assets, to 3.14% in the recent quarter. The higher level ofincrease in average earning assets reflected a $4.1 billion rise inwas attributable to higher average balances of loans and leases of $3.1 billion, investment securities a $2.8of $1.7 billion increase inand interest-bearing deposits at banks of $977 million. Lower yields on average investment securities and average loans and leases and a $2.0 billion increase in lower-yielding average interest-bearing deposits atoutstanding contributed to the Federal Reserve Banknarrowing of New York. The increase in investment securities resulted from purchases of Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae mortgage-

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backed securities.the net interest margin. Taxable-equivalent net interest income increased 1% in the recent quarter was below the $688from $689 million recorded in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014, reflecting two less days2015, largely due to one additional day in the recent quarter and growth in average loans outstanding of $179 million. The benefit from that growth and, to a lesser extent, growth in other earning assets was mitigated by a narrowing of the net interest margin in the recent quarter to 3.14% from 3.17% in the second quarter of 2015.

For the first nine months of 2015, taxable-equivalent net interest income was $2.05 billion, up 2% from $2.01 billion in the similar period of 2014. That increase was attributable to higher average earning assets, which rose $7.4 billion or 9% to $87.0 billion in the first nine months of 2015, offset in part by a 22 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin to 3.16% in 2015 from 3.38% in 2014. That narrowing reflected lower yields on average balances of interest-bearing deposits at banksloans outstanding and the net impact of actions taken in responseadditions to liquidity requirementsthe investment securities portfolio that take effect in 2016.were predominantly funded through the issuance of long-term borrowings. Those securities were added to facilitate compliance with upcoming Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirements.

Average loans and leases rose $2.8 billion or 4% to $66.6totaled $67.8 billion in the initial 2015recent quarter, from $63.8an increase of 5% as compared with $64.8 billion in the firstthird quarter of 2014. Commercial loans and leases averaged $19.5$19.9 billion in the recentthird quarter of 2015, up $1.0 billion or 5%6% from $18.5$18.9 billion in the year-earlier quarter. Average commercial real estate loans rose $1.5 billion or 6% to $27.6aggregated $28.3 billion in the firstrecent quarter, an increase of 2015$1.8 billion, or 7%, from $26.1$26.5 billion in the correspondingthird quarter of 2014. Average residential real estate loans outstanding decreased $272declined $285 million to $8.3 billion in 2015’s third quarter from $8.6 billion in the first quarter of 2015 from $8.8 billion in the similar 2014year-earlier quarter. Included in that portfolio were loans heldoriginated for sale, which averaged $387$466 million in the recently completed quarter, compared with $424 million in the third quarter of 2014. Consumer loans averaged $11.3 billion in the recent quarter, compared with $329$500 million in the year-earlier quarter. Average consumer loans and leases totaled $11.0or 5% higher than $10.8 billion in the initial quarter of 2015, $662 million or 6% higher than $10.3 billion in the firstthird quarter of 2014. The predominant factor for the higher consumer loans wasThat growth reflects a 41%$503 million increase in average automobile loans that is reflective of consumer demand, higher industry sales and generally favorable interest rates.loan balances.

Average loan and lease balances in the firstrecent quarter of 2015 increased $820rose $179 million from the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. Average commercial real estate loans increased $101 million from 2015’s second quarter and average balances of consumer loans rose $211 million, while average outstanding commercial loan and lease balances rose $340decreased $35 million or 2%, average balances of commercial real estate loans increased $532 million, or 2%,and average residential real estate loans declined $98 million. Management has chosen not to replace run-off in the residential real estate loan balances were down $82 millionportfolio in advance of the Hudson City merger, as its portfolio is almost entirely comprised of residential mortgage loans. The commercial loan and average outstanding consumerlease portfolio decrease reflected the usual seasonal slowdown in loans increased $29 million from the final 2014 quarter.to automobile dealers to finance their floor plan inventory. The accompanying table summarizes quarterly changes in the major components of the loan and lease portfolio.

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AVERAGE LOANS AND LEASES

(net of unearned discount)

Dollars in millions

 

      Percent increase
(decrease) from
       Percent increase
(decrease) from
 
  1st Qtr.
2015
   1st Qtr.
2014
 4th Qtr.
2014
   3rd Qtr.
2015
   3rd Qtr.
2014
 2nd Qtr.
2015
 

Commercial, financial, etc.

  $19,457     5 2  $19,939     6 —  

Real estate – commercial

   27,596     6   2     28,309     7    —    

Real estate – consumer

   8,572     (3 (1   8,348     (3 (1

Consumer

          

Automobile

   2,024     41   5     2,271     28   8  

Home equity lines

   5,704     (1 (1   5,620     (2 (1

Home equity loans

   264     (23 (7   234     (23 (6

Other

   2,970     7    —       3,128     7   3  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total consumer

 10,962   6   —       11,253     5   2  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

$66,587   4 1  $67,849     5 —  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

For the first nine months of 2015, average loans and leases aggregated $67.4 billion, up $3.1 billion or 5% from $64.3 billion in the corresponding 2014 period. The most significant factors contributing to that increase were growth in the commercial real estate and commercial loan and lease portfolios.

The investment securities portfolio averaged $13.4$14.4 billion in the recent quarter, up $4.1$1.7 billion or 44%13% from $9.3$12.8 billion in the initialthird quarter of 2014 and $397$246 million or 2% above the $13.0$14.2 billion averaged in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014. The increase2015. For the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, investment securities averaged $14.0 billion and $11.0 billion, respectively. Each of those increases from the year-earlier quarterrespective prior periods reflects the net effect of purchases, partially offset by maturities and paydowns of mortgage-backed securities. The Company purchased approximately $4.6 billion of Fannie Mae securities and $602 million of Ginnie Mae securities that were added to the investment securities portfolio during 2014, and another $1.4$2.7 billion of Fannie Mae securities and $470$548 million of Ginnie Mae securities were purchased during the first quarternine months of 2015. Those purchases reflect increased holdings of investment securities to satisfy the requirements of the LCR that will become effective in January 2016.

The investment securities portfolio is largely comprised of residential mortgage-backed securities, debt securities issued by municipalities, trust preferred securities issued by certain financial institutions, and shorter-term

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U.S. Treasury and federal agency notes. When purchasing investment securities, the Company also considers its liquidity position and its overall interest-rate risk profile as well as the adequacy of expected returns relative to the risks assumed, including prepayments. In managing its investment securities portfolio, the Company occasionally sells investment securities as a result of changes in interest rates and spreads, actual or anticipated prepayments, credit risk associated with a particular security, or as a result of restructuring its investment securities portfolio in connection with a business combination.

The Company regularly reviews its investment securities for declines in value below amortized cost that might be characterized as “other than temporary.” There were no other-than-temporary impairment charges recognized in either of the first quartersnine months of 2015 and 2014 or in the final 2014 quarter.2014. Additional information about the investment securities portfolio is included in notes 3 and 12 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Other earning assets include interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and other banks, trading account assets, federal funds sold and agreements to resell securities. Those other earning assets in the aggregate averaged $5.2$6.2 billion in the recently completedrecent quarter, compared with $3.3$5.2 billion and $9.2$5.5 billion in the first and fourth quartersthird quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2015, respectively.

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Interest-bearing deposits at banks are the largest component of those other earning assets and averaged $6.1 billion in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $5.1 billion $3.1in the year-earlier quarter and $5.3 billion in 2015’s second quarter. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, average balances of other earning assets were $5.6 billion and $9.1$4.3 billion, during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014respectively, including $5.5 billion and December 31, 2014, respectively. The rise in average$4.1 billion, respectively, of interest-bearing deposits at banks in the fourth quarter of 2014 and in the initial 2015 quarter as compared with the first quarter of 2014 was due, in part, to higher Wilmington Trust-related customer deposits.banks. The amounts of investment securities and other earning assets held by the Company are influenced by such factors as demand for loans, which generally yield more than investment securities and other earning assets, liquidity requirements, ongoing repayments, the levels of deposits, and management of liquidity and balance sheet size and resulting capital ratios.

As a result of the changes described herein, average earning assets totaled $85.2aggregated $88.4 billion in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with $76.3$82.8 billion in the year-earlier quarter and $88.0$87.3 billion in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. Average earning assets totaled $87.0 billion and $79.6 billion during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The most significant source of funding for the Company is core deposits. The Company considers noninterest-bearing deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, savings deposits and time deposits of $250,000 or less as core deposits. The Company’s branch network is its principal source of core deposits, which generally carry lower interest rates than wholesale funds of comparable maturities. Average core deposits totaled $70.1$72.0 billion in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with $65.6up 4% from $69.1 billion in the year-earlier quarter and $73.81% higher than $71.2 billion in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014. The growth in core deposits since the first quarter of 2014 was due, in part, to higher deposits of trust customers and the lack of attractive alternative investments available to the Company’s customers resulting from lower interest rates and from the economic environment in the U.S. The decline in average core deposits as compared with the fourth quarter of 2014 reflects lower deposits of trust customers.2015. The low interest rate environment in recent years has resulted in a shift in customer savings trends, as average time deposits have continued to decline, whiledecline. The growth in average noninterest-bearingcore deposits from the year-earlier quarter reflects increases of approximately $1.2 billion in each of commercial customer deposits and savingstrust demand deposits. When compared with the second quarter of 2015, average balances of commercial customer deposits have generally increased.were $1.1 billion higher in the recent quarter and trust demand deposits increased by $469 million. Those increases were partially offset by a $578 million seasonal decline in municipal deposits during the third quarter of 2015. The following table provides an analysis of quarterly changes in the components of average core deposits. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, core deposits averaged $71.1 billion and $67.5 billion, respectively.

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AVERAGE CORE DEPOSITS

Dollars in millions

 

      Percent increase
(decrease) from
       Percent increase
(decrease) from
 
  1st Qtr.
2015
   1st Qtr.
2014
 4th Qtr.
2014
   3rd Qtr.
2015
   3rd Qtr.
2014
 2nd Qtr.
2015
 

NOW accounts

  $1,101     14 4  $1,289     27 (1)% 

Savings deposits

   40,561     8   (3   40,049     —     (1

Time deposits $250,000 or less

   2,670     (13 (4

Time deposits

   2,449     (15 (5

Noninterest-bearing deposits

   25,811     7   (8   28,251     12   6  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

$70,143   7 (5)%   $72,038     4 1
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

The Company has additional funding sources including branch-related time deposits over $250,000, deposits associated with the Company’s Cayman Islands office, and brokered deposits. Time deposits over $250,000 averaged $347$350 million in the recentthird quarter of 2015, compared with $371$361 million and $354$353 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014 and fourth quartersthe second quarter of 2014,2015, respectively. Cayman Islands office deposits averaged $224$206 million, $380$325 million and $265$212 million for the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31,June 30, 2015, respectively. Brokered time deposits were not significant in the quarters ended September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014 respectively.or June 30, 2015. The Company hadhas brokered NOW and brokered money-market deposit accounts, which in the aggregate averaged approximately$1.2 billion during the recent quarter, compared with $1.0 billion in eachand $1.1

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billion during the third quarter of 2014 and the first quarterssecond quarter of 2015, and 2014 and $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014.respectively. The levels of brokered NOW and brokered money-market deposit accounts reflect the demand for such deposits, largely resulting from the desire of brokerage firms to earn reasonable yields while ensuring that customer deposits are fully insured. The level of Cayman Islands office deposits areis also reflective of customer demand. Additional amounts of Cayman Islands office deposits orand brokered deposits may be added in the future depending on market conditions, including demand by customers and other investors for those deposits, and the cost of funds available from alternative sources at the time.

The Company also uses borrowings from banks, securities dealers, various Federal Home Loan Banks, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and others as sources of funding. Average short-term borrowings totaled $196$174 million in the firstrecent quarter, of 2015, compared with $264$181 million in the year-earlierthird quarter of 2014 and $195 million in the finalsecond quarter of 2014. Such2015. Short-term borrowings were largely comprised of unsecured federal funds borrowings, which generally mature on the next business day.

Long-term borrowings averaged $9.8$10.1 billion in the recent quarter, compared with $5.9$8.5 billion in the year-earlierthird quarter of 2014 and $9.0$10.2 billion in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. During 2013, M&T Bank initiated a Bank Note Program whereby M&T Bank may offer unsecured senior and subordinated notes. Average balances of the unsecured senior notes issued under that program were $4.9$5.5 billion $1.8 billionduring each of the two most recent quarters and $4.0$3.6 billion during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.third quarter of 2014. During February 2015, M&T Bank issued $1.5 billion of senior notes of which $750 million mature in 2020 and $750 million mature in 2025. The proceeds offrom the issuances of borrowings under the Bank Note Program have been predominantly utilized to purchase high-quality liquid assets that will meet the requirements of the LCR. Also included in average long-term borrowings were amounts borrowed from the Federal Home Loan Banks of New York, Atlanta and Pittsburgh of $1.2 billion in each of the initial 2015recent quarter, and fourththe third quarter of 2014 and $29 million in the first quarter of 2014. During the second quarter of 2014, M&T Bank borrowed approximately $1.1 billion from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of New York. Those borrowings were split between three-year and five-year terms at fixed rates of interest.2015. Subordinated capital notes included in long-term borrowings averaged $1.5 billion duringin each of the two most recent quarters and $1.6 billion in the initial 2014 quarter. On November 1, 2014, M&T Bank redeemed $50 million of 9.50% subordinated notes that were due to mature in 2018.quarter ended September 30, 2014. Junior subordinated debentures associated with trust preferred securities that were included in average long-term borrowings were $835$513 million in each of the firstmost recent quarter,

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of 2015 and the final 2014 quarter and $1.1 billion compared with $834 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014. M&T redeemed $3502014 and $562 million of 8.50% junior subordinated debentures associated with trust preferred securities in the firstsecond quarter of 2014.2015. In addition, in accordance with its 2015 Capital Plan M&T redeemedcapital plan, on April 15, 2015 M&T redeemed the junior subordinated debentures associated with the $310 million of trust preferred securities of M&T Capital Trusts I, II and III. Those borrowings had a weighted-average interest rate of 8.24%. Further information regarding junior subordinated debentures is provided in note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements. Also included in long-term borrowings were agreements to repurchase securities, which averaged $1.4 billion during each of the firstthird quarters of 2015 and 2014 and the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. The agreements have various repurchase dates through 2017, however, the contractual maturities of the underlying securities extend beyond such repurchase dates. The Company has utilized interest rate swap agreements to modify the repricing characteristics of certain components of long-term debt. As of March 31,September 30, 2015, interest rate swap agreements were used to hedge approximately $1.4 billion of outstanding fixed rate long-term borrowings. Further information on interest rate swap agreements is provided in note 10 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Changes in the composition of the Company’s earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as discussed herein, as well as changes in interest rates and spreads, can impact net interest income. Net interest spread, or the difference between the taxable-equivalent yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, was 2.93% in the third quarter of 2015, compared with 3.05% in the third quarter of 2014 and 2.97% in the recent quarter and 3.32% in the firstsecond quarter of 2014.2015. The yield on earning assets during the initial 2015

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recent quarter was 3.54%3.48%, down 3311 basis points from 3.87%3.59% in the year-earlier quarter, while the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 21 basis pointspoint to .57%.55% from ..55%..54% in the third quarter of 2014. In the fourthsecond quarter of 2014, the net interest spread was 2.92%,2015, the yield on earning assets was 3.44%3.52% and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was .52%.55%. For the first nine months of 2015, the net interest spread was 2.96%, down 23 basis points from the year-earlier period. The yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 were 3.51% and .55%, respectively, compared with 3.72% and .53%, respectively, in the first nine months of 2014. The narrowing of the net interest spread in the recent quarter2015 periods as compared with the first quarter ofthree months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 reflects the higher average balanceslevel of investment securities and interest-bearing deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, that have substantially lower yields than loans. The 5 basis point improvement in the net interest spread as compared with the final 2014 quarter was largely due to the lower average balances of interest-bearing deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, partially offset by higher average balances of investment securities and long-term borrowings, and the ongoing impact of accelerated accretion of premiumsthe low interest rate environment on mortgage-backedthe yields earned on investment securities due to higher than originally expected prepayments.and loans.

Net interest-free funds consist largely of noninterest-bearing demand deposits and shareholders’ equity, partially offset by bank owned life insurance and non-earning assets, including goodwill and core deposit and other intangible assets. Net interest-free funds averaged $29.3$32.6 billion in the firstrecent quarter, of 2015, compared with $26.9 billion and $31.4$28.4 billion in the first and fourth quartersthird quarter of 2014 respectively.and $30.8 billion in the second quarter of 2015. The increasesincrease in average net interest-free funds in the two most recent quartersquarter as compared with the firstthird quarter of 2014 werewas predominantly the result of higher average balances of noninterest-bearing deposits. Such deposits averaged $25.8$28.3 billion, $25.1 billion and $26.8 billion in the recent quarter, compared with $24.1 billionquarters ended September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014 and $28.1 billion in the first and fourth quarters of 2014,June 30, 2015, respectively. The declinegrowth in average noninterest-bearing deposits from the fourthyear-earlier quarter and the second quarter of 2015 reflects increases in commercial customer deposits of approximately $1.5 billion and $930 million, respectively, and trust demand deposits of approximately $1.2 billion and $469 million, respectively. During the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, toaverage net interest-free funds were $30.9 billion and $28.0 billion, respectively. That increase was also reflective of higher average balances of noninterest-bearing deposits, which totaled $26.9 billion and $24.9 billion during the initialfirst nine months of 2015 quarter was largely due to a decline in trust-related customer deposits.and 2014, respectively. Goodwill and core deposit and other intangible assets averaged $3.6$3.5 billion during each of the two most recent quarters, compared with $3.6 billion in the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2014. Goodwill was reduced by approximately $11 million during the second quarter of 2015 March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014.as a result of the previously noted sale of the Company’s trade processing business in that quarter. The cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance averaged $1.7 billion in each of the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014.June 30, 2015. Increases in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance and benefits received are not included in interest income, but rather are recorded in “other revenues from operations.” The contribution of net interest-free funds to net interest

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margin was .20%.21% in each of the first quarters of 2015 and 2014,recent quarter, compared with .18% in the fourththird quarter of 2014.2014 and .20% in the second quarter of 2015. That contribution for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 was .20% and .19%, respectively.

Reflecting the changes to the net interest spread and the contribution of net interest-free funds as described herein, the Company’s net interest margin was 3.14% in the recent quarter, compared with 3.23% in the third quarter of 2014 and 3.17% in the first three months of 2015, compared with 3.52% in the year-earlier period and 3.10% in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the net interest margin was 3.16% and 3.38%, respectively. Future changes in market interest rates or spreads, as well as changes in the composition of the Company’s portfolios of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that result in reductions in spreads, could adversely impact the Company’s net interest income and net interest margin. In particular, the relatively low interest rate environment continues to exert downward pressure on yields on loans, investment

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securities and other earning assets.

Management assesses the potential impact of future changes in interest rates and spreads by projecting net interest income under several interest rate scenarios. In managing interest rate risk, the Company has utilized interest rate swap agreements to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of its interest-bearing liabilities. Periodic settlement amounts arising from these agreements are reflected in the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The notional amount of interest rate swap agreements entered into for interest rate risk management purposes was $1.4 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014.June 30, 2015. Under the terms of those interest rate swap agreements, the Company received payments based on the outstanding notional amount at fixed rates and made payments at variable rates. Those interest rate swap agreements were designated as fair value hedges of certain fixed rate long-term borrowings.

In a fair value hedge, the fair value of the derivative (the interest rate swap agreement) and changes in the fair value of the hedged item are recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet with the corresponding gain or loss recognized in current earnings. The difference between changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements and the hedged items represents hedge ineffectiveness and is recorded in “other revenues from operations” in the Company’s consolidated statement of income. The amounts of hedge ineffectiveness recognized during the quarters ended March 31,September 30, 2015 March 31,and 2014 and December 31, 2014the quarter ended June 30, 2015 were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. The estimated aggregate fair value of interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges represented gains of approximately $61 million at September 30, 2015, $76 million at September 30, 2014, $64 million at June 30, 2015 and $73 million at each of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and $95 million at March 31, 2014. The fair values of such interest rate swap agreements were substantially offset by changes in the fair values of the hedged items. The changes in the fair values of the interest rate swap agreements and the hedged items primarily result from the effects of changing interest rates and spreads. The Company’s credit exposure as of March 31,September 30, 2015 with respect to the estimated fair value of interest rate swap agreements used for managing interest rate risk has been substantially mitigated through master netting arrangements with trading account interest rate contracts with the same counterparty as well as counterparty postings of $49$35 million of collateral with the Company.

The weighted-average rates to be received and paid under interest rate swap agreements currently in effect were 4.42% and 1.22%1.29%, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2015. The average notional amounts of interest rate swap agreements entered into for interest rate risk management purposes, the related effect on net interest income and margin, and the weighted-average interest rates paid or received on those swap agreements are presented in the accompanying table. Additional information about the Company’s use of interest rate swap agreements and other derivatives is included in note 10 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS

Dollars in thousands

 

  Three months ended March 31   Three months ended September 30 
  2015 2014   2015 2014 
  Amount   Rate (a) Amount   Rate (a)   Amount   Rate(a) Amount   Rate(a) 

Increase (decrease) in:

              

Interest income

  $—       —   $—       —    $—       —   $—       —  

Interest expense

   (11,277   (.08 (11,292   (.09   (10,999   (.08 (11,227   (.08
  

 

    

 

     

 

    

 

   

Net interest income/margin

$11,277   .06$11,292   .06  $10,999     .05 $11,227     .05
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Average notional amount

$1,400,000  $1,400,000    $1,400,000     $1,547,826    
  

 

    

 

     

 

    

 

   

Rate received (b)

 4.42 4.42     4.42    4.00

Rate paid (b)

 1.20 1.19     1.25    1.07
    

 

    

 

     

 

    

 

 
  Nine months ended September 30 
  2015 2014 
  Amount   Rate(a) Amount   Rate(a) 

Increase (decrease) in:

       

Interest income

  $—       —   $—       —  

Interest expense

   (33,419   (.08 (33,783   (.09
  

 

    

 

   

Net interest income/margin

  $33,419     .06 $33,783     .06
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Average notional amount

  $1,400,000     $1,457,143    
  

 

    

 

   

Rate received (b)

     4.42    4.25

Rate paid (b)

     1.22    1.14
    

 

    

 

 

 

(a)Computed as an annualized percentage of average earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities.
(b)(b)Weighted-average rate paid or received on interest rate swap agreements in effect during the period.

As a financial intermediary, the Company is exposed to various risks, including liquidity and market risk. Liquidity refers to the Company’s ability to ensure that sufficient cash flow and liquid assets are available to satisfy current and future obligations, including demands for loans and deposit withdrawals, funding operating costs, and other corporate purposes. Liquidity risk arises whenever the maturities of financial instruments included in assets and liabilities differ. M&T’s banking subsidiaries have access to additional funding sources through borrowings from the FHLB of New York, lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the previously noted Bank Note Program, and other available borrowing facilities. The Company has, from time to time, issued subordinated capital notes to provide liquidity and enhance regulatory capital ratios. Such notes generally qualify under the Federal Reserve Board’s risk-based capital guidelines for inclusion in the Company’s capital. However, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, junior subordinated debentures associated with trust preferred securities are being phased-out of the definition of Tier 1 capital. Effective January 1, 2015, 75% of such junior subordinated debentures are excluded from the Company’s Tier 1 capital, and beginning January 1, 2016, 100% will be excluded. The amounts excluded from Tier 1 capital are includable in total capital.

The Company has informal and sometimes reciprocal sources of funding available through various arrangements for unsecured short-term borrowings from a wide group of banks and other financial institutions. Short-term federal funds borrowings were $155totaled $122 million, at March 31, 2015, $180$114 million at March 31, 2014 and $135 million at September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014.2014, respectively. In general, those borrowings were unsecured and matured on the

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next business day. In addition to satisfying customer demand, Cayman Islands office deposits may be used by the Company as an alternative to short-term borrowings. Cayman Islands office deposits totaled $179$206 million $248at September 30, 2015, $242 million at September 30, 2014 and $177 million at March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.2014. The Company has also benefited from the placement of brokered deposits. The Company has brokered NOW and brokered money-market deposit accounts which aggregated approximately$1.2 billion at September 30, 2015, $1.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and $1.1 billion at each of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, compared with $1.0 billion at March 31, 2014. Brokered time deposits were not a significant source of funding as of those dates.

The Company’s ability to obtain funding from these or other sources could be negatively impacted should the Company experience a substantial deterioration in its financial condition or its debt ratings, or should the availability of short-term funding become restricted due to a disruption in the financial markets. The Company attempts to quantify such credit-event risk by modeling scenarios that estimate the liquidity impact resulting from a short-term ratings downgrade over various grading levels. Such impact is estimated by attempting to measure the effect on available unsecured lines of

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credit, available capacity from secured borrowing sources and securitizable assets. In addition to deposits and borrowings, other sources of liquidity include maturities of investment securities and other earning assets, repayments of loans and investment securities, and cash generated from operations, such as fees collected for services.

Certain customers of the Company obtain financing through the issuance of variable rate demand bonds (“VRDBs”). The VRDBs are generally enhanced by letters of credit provided by M&T Bank. M&T Bank oftentimes acts as remarketing agent for the VRDBs and, at its discretion, may from time-to-time own some of the VRDBs while such instruments are remarketed. When this occurs, the VRDBs are classified as trading account assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Nevertheless, M&T Bank is not contractually obligated to purchase the VRDBs. The value of VRDBs in the Company’s trading account totaled $11 million and $4$2 million at March 31, 2015 andSeptember 30, 2014, respectively, while there were no outstanding VRDBs in the Company’s trading account at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. The total amount of VRDBs outstanding backed by M&T Bank letters of credit was $1.9$1.8 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $1.7 billion at March 31,September 30, 2014 and $2.0 billion at December 31, 2014. M&T Bank also serves as remarketing agent for most of those bonds.

The Company enters into contractual obligations in the normal course of business which require future cash payments. Such obligations include, among others, payments related to deposits, borrowings, leases and other contractual commitments. Off-balance sheet commitments to customers may impact liquidity, including commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, commercial letters of credit, financial guarantees and indemnification contracts, and commitments to sell real estate loans. Because many of these commitments or contracts expire without being funded in whole or in part, the contract amounts are not necessarily indicative of future cash flows. Further discussion of these commitments is provided in note 13 of Notes to Financial Statements.

M&T’s primary source of funds to pay for operating expenses, shareholder dividends and treasury stock repurchases has historically been the receipt of dividends from its banking subsidiaries, which are subject to various regulatory limitations. Dividends from any banking subsidiary to M&T are limited by the amount of earnings of the banking subsidiary in the current year and the two preceding years. For purposes of that test, at March 31,September 30, 2015 approximately $1.2$1.5 billion was available for payment of dividends to M&T from banking subsidiaries. Information regarding the long-term debt obligations of M&T is included in note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements.

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Management closely monitors the Company’s liquidity position on an ongoing basis for compliance with internal policies and believes that available sources of liquidity are adequate to meet funding needs anticipated in the normal course of business. Management does not anticipate engaging in any activities, either currently or in the long-term, for which adequate funding would not be available and would therefore result in a significant strain on liquidity at either M&T or its subsidiary banks. Banking regulators have finalized rules requiring a banking company to maintain a minimum amount of liquid assets to withstand a standardized supervisory liquidity stress scenario. The effective date for those rules for the Company is January 1, 2016, subject to a two year phase-in period. The Company has taken steps as noted herein to enhance its liquidity and will take further action, as necessary, to comply with the final regulations when they take effect.

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in the market prices and/or interest rates of the Company’s financial instruments. The primary market risk the Company is exposed to is interest rate risk. Interest rate risk arises from the Company’s core banking activities of lending and deposit-taking, because assets and liabilities reprice at different times and by different amounts as interest rates change. As a

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result, net interest income earned by the Company is subject to the effects of changing interest rates. The Company measures interest rate risk by calculating the variability of net interest income in future periods under various interest rate scenarios using projected balances for earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities and derivatives used to hedge interest rate risk. Management’s philosophy toward interest rate risk management is to limit the variability of net interest income. The balances of financial instruments used in the projections are based on expected growth from forecasted business opportunities, anticipated prepayments of loans and investment securities, and expected maturities of investment securities, loans and deposits. Management uses a “value of equity” model to supplement the modeling technique described above. Those supplemental analyses are based on discounted cash flows associated with on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments. Such analyses are modeled to reflect changes in interest rates and provide management with a long-term interest rate risk metric.

The Company’s Asset-Liability Committee, which includes members of senior management, monitors the sensitivity of the Company’s net interest income to changes in interest rates with the aid of a computer model that forecasts net interest income under different interest rate scenarios. In modeling changing interest rates, the Company considers different yield curve shapes that consider both parallel (that is, simultaneous changes in interest rates at each point on the yield curve) and non-parallel (that is, allowing interest rates at points on the yield curve to vary by different amounts) shifts in the yield curve. In utilizing the model, projections of net interest income calculated under the varying interest rate scenarios are compared to a base interest rate scenario that is reflective of current interest rates. The model considers the impact of ongoing lending and deposit-gathering activities, as well as interrelationships in the magnitude and timing of the repricing of financial instruments, including the effect of changing interest rates on expected prepayments and maturities. When deemed prudent, management has taken actions to mitigate exposure to interest rate risk through the use of on- or off-balance sheet financial instruments and intends to do so in the future. Possible actions include, but are not limited to, changes in the pricing of loan and deposit products, modifying the composition of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and adding to, modifying or terminating existing interest rate swap agreements or other financial instruments used for interest rate risk management purposes.

The accompanying table as of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 displays the estimated impact on net interest income from non-trading

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financial instruments in the base scenario described above resulting from parallel changes in interest rates across repricing categories during the first modeling year.

SENSITIVITY OF NET INTEREST INCOME

TO CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES

Dollars in thousands

  Calculated increase (decrease)
in projected net interest income
   Calculated increase (decrease)
in projected net interest income
 

Changes in interest rates

  March 31, 2015   December 31, 2014   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 

+200 basis points

  $234,291     246,028    $276,710     246,028  

+100 basis points

   129,404     134,393     159,469     134,393  

-100 basis points

   (54,132   (74,634   (85,404   (74,634

-200 basis points

   (89,402   (109,261

The Company utilized many assumptions to calculate the impact that changes in interest rates may have on net interest income. The more significant of those assumptions included the rate of prepayments of mortgage-related assets, cash flows from derivative and other financial instruments held for non-trading purposes, loan and deposit volumes and pricing, and deposit maturities. In the scenarios presented, the Company also assumed gradual changesincreases in interest rates during a twelve-month period of 100 and 200 basis points, as compared with the assumed base scenario.scenario, as well as a gradual decrease of 100 basis points. In the event

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that a 100 or 200second quarter of 2015, the Company suspended the -200 basis pointpoints scenario due to the persistent low level of interest rates. This scenario will be reinstated if and when interest rates rise sufficiently to make the analysis more meaningful. In the declining rate change cannot be achieved,scenario, the applicable rate changes aremay be limited to lesser amounts such that interest rates cannot be less than zero.remain positive on all points of the yield curve. The assumptions used in interest rate sensitivity modeling are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the Company cannot precisely predict the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. Actual results may differ significantly from those presented due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of changes in interest rates and changes in market conditions and interest rate differentials (spreads) between maturity/repricing categories, as well as any actions, such as those previously described, which management may take to counter such changes.

Changes in fair value of the Company’s financial instruments can also result from a lack of trading activity for similar instruments in the financial markets. That impact is most notable on the values assigned to some of the Company’s investment securities. Information about the fair valuation of such securities is presented herein under the heading “Capital” and in notes 3 and 12 of Notes to Financial Statements.

The Company engages in limited trading account activities to meet the financial needs of customers and to fund the Company’s obligations under certain deferred compensation plans. Financial instruments utilized in trading account activities consist predominantly of interest rate contracts, such as swap agreements, and forward and futures contracts related to foreign currencies. The Company generally mitigates the foreign currency and interest rate risk associated with trading account activities by entering into offsetting trading positions that are also included in the trading account. The fair values of the offsetting trading account positions associated with interest rate contracts and foreign currency and other option and futures contracts are presented in note 10 of Notes to Financial Statements. The amounts of gross and net trading account positions, as well as the type of trading account activities conducted by the Company, are subject to a well-defined series of potential loss exposure limits established by management and approved by M&T’s Board of Directors. However, as with any non-government guaranteed financial instrument, the Company is exposed to credit risk associated with counterparties to the Company’s trading account activities.

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The notional amounts of interest rate contracts entered into for trading account purposes aggregated $17.1$17.6 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and $17.6compared with $17.2 billion at December 31,September 30, 2014. The notional amounts of foreign currency and other option and futures contracts entered into for trading account purposes totaled $1.4$1.6 billion, at March 31, 2015, compared with $1.0 billion and $1.3 billion at March 31September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Although the notional amounts of these contracts are not recorded in the consolidated balance sheet, the fair values of all financial instruments used for trading account activities are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair values of all trading account assets and liabilities were $363totaled $341 million and $240$233 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2015, $315$297 million and $216$182 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $308 million and $203 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Included in trading account assets at September 30, 2015 were assets related to deferred compensation plans totaling $25$23 million, at March 31, 2015, compared with $26 million at March 31,September 30, 2014 and $27 million at December 31, 2014. Changes in the fair valuevalues of such assets are recorded as “trading account and foreign exchange gains” in the consolidated statement of income. Included in “other liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31,September 30, 2015 were $29$27 million of liabilities related to deferred compensation plans, compared with $30 million at each of March 31September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Changes in the balances of such liabilities due to the valuation of allocated investment options to which the liabilities are indexed are recorded in “other costs of operations” in the consolidated statement of income.

Given the Company’s policies, limits and positions, management believes that the potential loss exposure to the Company resulting from market risk associated with trading account activities was not material, however, as

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previously noted, the Company is exposed to credit risk associated with counterparties to transactions associated withrelated to the Company’s trading account activities. Additional information about the Company’s use of derivative financial instruments in its trading account activities is included in note 10 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Provision for Credit Losses

The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses that in management’s judgment appropriately reflects losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio. A provision for credit losses is recorded to adjust the level of the allowance as deemed necessary by management. The provision for credit losses in the firstthird quarter of 2015 was $38$44 million, compared with $32$29 million in the year-earlier quarter and $33$30 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the provision for credit losses was $112 million and $91 million, respectively. Net loan charge-offs were $36$40 million in the recent quarter, compared with $32up from $28 million in eachthe third quarter of 2014 and $21 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2015. The higher level of net loan charge-offs in 2015’s third quarter reflected an increase in net commercial loan and fourth quarterslease charge-offs to $22 million from $8 million in last year’s third quarter and $4 million in the second quarter of 2014.2015. The largest individual charge-off in the recent quarter was $6 million related to a loan with a general contractor in the greater New York City region. No other individual charge-offs were greater than $3 million and there was no concentration of charge-offs in any particular region or industry. Net charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average loans and leases were .22%.24% in the initialthird quarter of 2015, quarter, compared with .20%.17% and .13% in the firstthird quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2015, respectively. Net charge-offs for the nine-month periods ended September 30 aggregated $98 million in 2015 and $89 million in 2014, representing an annualized rate of .19% of average loans and leases in the final 2014 quarter.each respective period. A summary of net charge-offs by loan type is presented in the table that follows.accompanying table.

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NET CHARGE-OFFS

BY LOAN/LEASE TYPE

In thousands

 

  2015 
  First Quarter
2015
   First Quarter
2014
   Fourth Quarter
2014
   1st Qtr.   2nd Qtr.   3rd Qtr.   Year
to-date
 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $8,411     9,146     9,397    $8,411     4,056     21,590     34,057  

Real estate:

              

Commercial

   6,094     289     1,262     6,094     2,429     84     8,607  

Residential

   2,129     5,822     2,554     2,129     2,071     2,143     6,343  

Consumer

   19,555     16,651     18,858     19,555     12,830     16,372     48,757  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
$36,189   31,908   32,071    $36,189     21,386     40,189     97,764  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  2014 
  1st Qtr.   2nd Qtr.   3rd Qtr.   Year
to-date
 

Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.

  $9,146     10,140     8,072     27,358  

Real estate:

        

Commercial

   289     1,322     399     2,010  

Residential

   5,822     2,701     1,695     10,218  

Consumer

   16,651     14,939     17,867     49,457  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $31,908     29,102     28,033     89,043  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Included in net charge-offs of consumer loans and leases were net charge-offs during the quarters ended March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014,June 30, 2015, respectively, of: automobile loans of $4$2 million, in each respective period;$3 million and $2 million; recreational vehicle loans of $3 million, $4$2 million and $3$2 million; and home equity loans and lines of credit, including Alt-A second lien loans, of $6$3 million, $4$5 million and $4$3 million. Alt-A loans represent loans secured by residential real estate that at origination typically included some form of limited borrower documentation requirements as compared with more traditional loans. Loans in the Company’s Alt-A portfolio were originated by the Company prior to 2008.

Loans acquired in connection with acquisition transactions subsequent to 2008 were recorded at fair value with no carry-over of any previously recorded allowance for credit losses. Determining the fair value of the acquired loans required estimating cash flows expected to be collected on the loans and discounting those cash flows at then-current interest rates. The excess of expected cash flows over the carrying value of the loans is recognized as interest income over the lives of loans. The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the nonaccretable balance and is not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet. The nonaccretable balance reflects estimated future credit losses and other contractually required payments that the Company does not expect to collect. The Company regularly evaluates the reasonableness of its cash flow projections. Any decreases to the expected cash flows require the Company to evaluate the need for an additional allowance for credit losses and could lead to charge-offs of acquired loan balances. Any significant increases in expected cash flows result in additional interest income to be recognized over the then-remaining lives of the loans. The carrying amount of loans obtained in acquisitions subsequent to 2008 was $2.4$2.0 billion, $3.7$2.9 billion and $2.6 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015,

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March 31, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The portion of the nonaccretable balance related to remaining principal losses as well as life-to-date principal losses charged against the nonaccretable balance as of March 31,

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September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are presented in the accompanying table.

 

  Nonaccretable balance - principal 
  Remaining balance   Life-to-date charges   Nonaccretable balance - principal 
  March 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   March 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   Remaining balance   Life-to-date charges 
  (in thousands)   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 
  (in thousands) 

Commercial, financing, leasing, etc.

  $19,961     19,589     78,084     78,736    $18,300     19,589     78,613     78,736  

Commercial real estate

   75,451     70,261     271,490     276,681     54,530     70,261     263,524     276,681  

Residential real estate

   15,104     15,958     60,381     59,552     13,742     15,958     60,824     59,552  

Consumer

   27,701     29,582     79,700     77,819     25,684     29,582     80,216     77,819  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

$138,217   135,390   489,655   492,788    $112,256     135,390     483,177     492,788  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Nonaccrual loans totaled $791$787 million or 1.18%1.15% of total loans and leases outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $891$848 million or 1.39% a year earlier and1.29% at September 30, 2014, $799 million or 1.20% at December 31, 2014.2014 and $797 million or 1.17% at June 30, 2015. The declinesdecline in nonaccrual loans at the two most recent quarter-endsquarter-end as compared with March 31,September 30, 2014 werewas largely due to lower commercial real estate loans, including residential builder and developer and construction loans, and commercialresidential real estate loans, partially offset by an increase in commercial loans in nonaccrual status.

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more (excluding acquired loans) were $237$231 million, or .35%.34% of total loans and leases at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $307$313 million or .48% at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $245 million or .37% at December 31, 2014.2014 and $239 million or .35% at June 30, 2015. Those loans included loans guaranteed by government-related entities of $194 million $291at September 30, 2015, $265 million andat September 30, 2014, $218 million at March 31, 2015, MarchDecember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.$207 million at June 30, 2015. Such guaranteed loans included one-to-four family residential mortgagereal estate loans serviced by the Company that were repurchased to reduce associated servicing costs, including a requirement to advance principal and interest payments that had not been received from individual mortgagors. Despite the loans being purchased by the Company, the insurance or guarantee by the applicable government-related entity remains in force. The outstanding principal balances of the repurchased loans that are guaranteed by government-related entities totaled $178$182 million $251at September 30, 2015, $237 million andat September 30, 2014, $196 million at March 31, 2015, MarchDecember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.$195 million at June 30, 2015. The remaining accruing loans past due 90 days or more not guaranteed by government-related entities were loans considered to be with creditworthy borrowers that were in the process of collection or renewal. Acquired accruing loans past due 90 days or more are loans that could not be specifically identified as impaired as of the acquisition date, but were recorded at estimated fair value as of such date. Such loans totaled $80$81 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $121$132 million at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $110 million at December 31, 2014.2014 and $79 million at June 30, 2015.

Purchased impaired loans are loans obtained in acquisition transactions subsequent to 2008 that as of the acquisition date were specifically identified as displaying signs of credit deterioration and for which the Company did not expect to collect all outstanding principal and contractually required interest payments. Those loans were impaired at the date of acquisition, were recorded at estimated fair value and were generally delinquent in payments, but, in accordance with GAAP, the Company continues to accrue interest income on such loans based on the estimated expected cash flows associated with the loans. The carrying amount of such loans was $184$149 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, or approximately .3%.22% of total loans. Purchased impaired loans totaled $303$237 million and $198 million at March 31September 30 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The declinedeclines in such loans from March 31,the respective 2014 wasdates were predominantly the result of payments received from customers.

 

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In an effort to assist borrowers, the Company modified the terms of select loans. If the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty and a concession was granted, the Company consideredconsiders such modifications as troubled debt restructurings. Loan modifications included such actions as the extension of loan maturity dates and the lowering of interest rates and monthly payments. The objective of the modifications was to increase loan repayments by customers and thereby reduce net charge-offs. In accordance with GAAP, the modified loans are included in impaired loans for purposes of determining the level of the allowance for credit losses. Information about modifications of loans that are considered troubled debt restructurings is included in note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Residential real estate loans modified under specified loss mitigation programs prescribed by government guarantors have not been included in renegotiated loans because the loan guarantee remains in full force and, accordingly, the Company has not granted a concession with respect to the ultimate collection of the original loan balance. Such loans aggregated $153 million, $224$142 million and $149 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Nonaccrual commercial loans and leases aggregated $195totaled $224 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, $138$191 million at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $177 million at December 31, 2014.2014 and $210 million at June 30, 2015. The increaseslargest individual commercial loans placed in such loans since March 31, 2014nonaccrual status during 2015 were not concentrated$24 million with a multi-regional automobile rental agency and $19 million with a commercial maintenance services provider with operations in any particular industry group.New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate loans classified as nonaccrual totaled $232aggregated $235 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, $291$274 million at March 31, 2014 anda year earlier, $239 million at December 31, 2014. The decreases2014 and $246 million at June 30, 2015. Included in suchthose amounts were nonaccrual loans at the two most recent quarter-ends as compared with March 31, 2014 was due, in part, to improving economic conditions and reflected lower loans in nonaccrual status to residential builders and developers. Loans to residential buildershomebuilders and developers in nonaccrual status aggregated $65of $46 million and $90$73 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively, and $72 million at December 31, 2014.2014 and $57 million at June 30, 2015. Information about the location of nonaccrual and charged-off loans to residential real estate builders and developers as of and for the three-month period ended March 31,September 30, 2015 is presented in the accompanying table.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDER AND DEVELOPER LOANS, NET OF UNEARNED DISCOUNT

 

  March 31, 2015 Quarter ended
March 31, 2015
 
      Nonaccrual Net charge-offs
(recoveries)
   September 30, 2015 Quarter ended
September 30, 2015
 
  Outstanding
balances (a)
   Balances   Percent of
outstanding
balances
 Balances Annualized
percent of
average
outstanding
balances
       Nonaccrual Net charge-offs
(recoveries)
 
  (dollars in thousands)   Outstanding
balances(a)
   Balances   Percent of
outstanding
balances
 Balances Annualized
percent of
average
outstanding
balances
 
  (dollars in thousands) 

New York

  $751,974    $8,571     1.14 $134   .09  $646,045    $4,711     .73 $1,439   .77

Pennsylvania

   137,105     36,538     26.65   (2 (.01   146,223     26,668     18.24   (71 (.20

Mid-Atlantic

   400,934     21,909     5.46   11   .01     450,578     16,009     3.55   (135 (.12

Other

   365,634     1,504     .41    —      —       393,454     1,411     .36    —      —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$1,655,647  $68,522   4.14$143   .04  $1,636,300    $48,799     2.98 $1,233   .29
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes approximately $24$22 million of loans not secured by real estate, of which approximately $3 million arewere in nonaccrual status.

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Residential real estate loans in nonaccrual status at March 31, 2015 were $246 million, compared with $338 million at March 31, 2014 and $258 million at December 31, 2014. The decrease in residential real estate loans classified as nonaccrual from Marchwere $218 million at September 30, 2015, compared with $264 million at September 30, 2014, $258 million at December 31, 2014, was largely related to the payoff during the second quarter of 2014 of $64and $233 million of loans to one customer that were secured by residential real estate.at June 30, 2015. Included in

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residential real estate loans classified as nonaccrual were Alt-A loans of $74$64 million $79at September 30, 2015, compared with $80 million andat September 30, 2014, $78 million at March 31, 2015, MarchDecember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.$68 million at June 30, 2015. Residential real estate loans past due 90 days or more and accruing interest (excluding acquired loans) totaled $197$194 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $285$264 million a year earlier andat September 30, 2014, $216 million at December 31, 2014.2014 and $207 million at June 30, 2015. A substantial portion of such amounts related to loans guaranteed loans repurchased fromby government-related entities. Information about the location of nonaccrual and charged-off residential real estate loans as of and for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2015 is presented in the accompanying table.

Nonaccrual consumer loans aggregated $118totaled $110 million and $119 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, compared with $124 million at March 31, 2014 and $125 million at December 31, 2014.2014 and $108 million at June 30, 2015. Included in nonaccrual consumer loans and leases at March 31,September 30, 2015, MarchSeptember 30, 2014, December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014 were:June 30, 2015 were automobile loans of $14 million, $16$17 million, $18 million and $18$15 million, respectively; recreational vehicle loans of $9$8 million, $10 million, $11 million and $11$8 million, respectively; and outstanding balances of home equity loans and lines of credit, including junior lien Alt-A loans, of $88$78 million, $83$85 million, $89 million and $89$78 million, respectively. Information about the location of nonaccrual and charged-off home equity loans and lines of credit as of and for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2015 is presented in the accompanying table.

 

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SELECTED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE-RELATED LOAN DATA

 

  March 31, 2015 Quarter ended
March 31, 2015
   September 30, 2015 Quarter ended
September 30, 2015
 
      Nonaccrual Net charge-offs
(recoveries)
       Nonaccrual Net charge-offs
(recoveries)
 
  Outstanding
balances
   Balances   Percent of
outstanding
balances
 Balances Annualized
percent of
average
outstanding
balances
   Outstanding
balances
   Balances   Percent of
outstanding
balances
 Balances Annualized
percent of
average
outstanding
balances
 
  (dollars in thousands)   (dollars in thousands) 

Residential mortgages:

            

New York

  $3,456,314    $63,978     1.85 $757   .09  $3,399,963    $57,685     1.70 $987   .11

Pennsylvania

   1,106,917     19,210     1.74   50   .02     1,071,686     16,266     1.52   512   .19  

Mid-Atlantic

   2,026,129     30,854     1.52   705   .14     1,979,162     31,579     1.60   502   .10  

Other

   1,557,014     55,732     3.58   186   .05     1,424,201     46,243     3.25   196   .05  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$8,146,374  $169,774   2.08$1,698   .08  $7,875,012    $151,773     1.93 $2,197   .11
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Residential construction loans:

Residential construction:

        

New York

$5,999  $144   2.41$—     —    $7,248    $168     2.31 $29   1.55

Pennsylvania

 3,249   734   22.58   (1 (.11   3,734     776     20.79   2   .24  

Mid-Atlantic

 9,730   —     —     —     —       9,930     —       —      —      —    

Other

 11,199   844   7.54   66   2.14     12,254     637     5.20   13   .44  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$30,177  $1,722   5.71$65   .81  $33,166    $1,581     4.77 $44   .54
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Alt-A first mortgages:

        

New York

$55,606  $18,263   32.84$166   1.20  $52,605    $16,358     31.10 $109   .82

Pennsylvania

 10,451   2,910   27.84   61   2.34     9,054     2,115     23.36   69   2.92  

Mid-Atlantic

 65,192   9,670   14.83   10   .06     61,469     7,825     12.73   (381 (2.42

Other

 196,319   43,427   22.12   129   .26     179,756     38,053     21.17   105   .23  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$327,568  $74,270   22.67$366   .44  $302,884    $64,351     21.25 $(98 (.13)% 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Alt-A junior lien:

        

New York

$1,066  $56   5.24$107   40.21  $941    $19     1.98 $—     —  

Pennsylvania

 353   34   9.76   —     —       348     34     9.83    —      —    

Mid-Atlantic

 2,801   141   5.02   (1 (.08   2,492     113     4.52    —      —    

Other

 6,595   508   7.70   282   17.00     6,000     429     7.16   20   1.32  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$10,815  $739   6.83$388   14.21  $9,781    $595     6.08 $20   .79
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

First lien home equity loans:

        

New York

$16,684  $1,648   9.88$194   4.55  $14,245    $3,600     25.27 $(3 (.09)% 

Pennsylvania

 54,773   3,282   5.99   87   .62     46,369     3,006     6.48   98   .81  

Mid-Atlantic

 72,624   848   1.17   78   .42     64,513     1,418     2.20   25   .15  

Other

 1,155   —     —     (2 (.50   865     132     15.32    —      —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$145,236  $5,778   3.98$357   .96  $125,992    $8,156     6.47 $120   .36
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

First lien home equity lines:

        

New York

$1,358,769  $15,112   1.11$463   .14  $1,339,394    $13,844     1.03 $744   .22

Pennsylvania

 838,591   5,922   .71   373   .18     839,265     6,320     .75   310   .15  

Mid-Atlantic

 857,883   3,959   .46   184   .09     862,510     4,472     .52   190   .09  

Other

 37,985   1,515   3.99   —     —       35,114     1,401     3.99    —      —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$3,093,228  $26,508   .86$1,020   .13  $3,076,283    $26,037     .85 $1,244   .16
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Junior lien home equity loans:

        

New York

$13,923  $4,590   32.97$(165 (4.72)%   $12,750    $3,291     25.81 $36   1.10

Pennsylvania

 17,731   998   5.63   (18 (.39   16,141     748     4.63   29   .70  

Mid-Atlantic

 59,825   1,510   2.52   3   .02     55,615     1,875     3.37   (9 (.07

Other

 7,398   856   11.57   344   18.01     6,797     810     11.92   (6 (.32
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$98,877  $7,954   8.04$164   .65  $91,303    $6,724     7.36 $50   .21
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Junior lien home equity lines:

        

New York

$940,262  $30,449   3.24$1,903   .81  $936,375    $23,758     2.54 $1,120   .47

Pennsylvania

 387,109   4,484   1.16   717   .74     381,831     3,703     .97   41   .04  

Mid-Atlantic

 1,179,393   10,267   .87   1,816   .62     1,156,670     7,283     .63   865   .30  

Other

 68,065   1,806   2.65   (27 (.16   66,758     1,870     2.80   (87 (.52
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

$2,574,829  $47,006   1.83$4,409   .69  $2,541,634    $36,614     1.44 $1,939   .30
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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Real estate and other foreclosed assets totaled $63 million and $59were $66 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, and March 31,compared with $68 million at September 30, 2014, and $64 million at each of December 31, 2014.2014 and June 30, 2015. At March 31,September 30, 2015, foreclosed assets included $42$43 million of residential real estate properties.

A comparative summary of nonperforming assets and certain past due loan data and credit quality ratios as of the end of the periods indicated is presented in the accompanying table.

NONPERFORMING ASSET AND PAST DUE, RENEGOTIATED AND IMPAIRED LOAN DATA

Dollars in thousands

 

  2015 2014 Quarters 
  First Quarter Fourth Third Second First   2015 Quarters 2014 Quarters 
  Third Second First Fourth Third 

Nonaccrual loans

  $790,586   799,151   847,784   880,134   $890,893    $787,098   797,146   790,586   799,151   847,784  

Real estate and other foreclosed assets

   62,578   63,635   67,629   59,793   59,407     66,144   63,734   62,578   63,635   67,629  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total nonperforming assets

$853,164   862,786   915,413   939,927  $950,300    $853,242   860,880   853,164   862,786   915,413  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more (a)

$236,621   245,020   312,990   289,016  $307,017  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more(a)

  $231,465   238,568   236,621   245,020   312,990  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Government guaranteed loans included in totals above:

      

Nonaccrual loans

$60,508   69,095   68,586   81,817  $75,959    $48,955   58,259   60,508   69,095   68,586  

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

 193,618   217,822   265,333   275,846   291,418     193,998   206,775   193,618   217,822   265,333  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Renegotiated loans

$198,911   202,633   209,099   270,223  $257,889    $189,639   197,145   198,911   202,633   209,099  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Acquired accruing loans past due 90 days or more (b)

$80,110   110,367   132,147   134,580  $120,996  

Acquired accruing loans past due 90 days or more(b)

  $80,827   78,591   80,110   110,367   132,147  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Purchased impaired loans (c):

Purchased impaired loans(c):

      

Outstanding customer balance

$335,079   369,080   429,915   504,584  $534,331    $278,979   312,507   335,079   369,080   429,915  

Carrying amount

 184,018   197,737   236,662   282,517   303,388     149,421   169,240   184,018   197,737   236,662  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Nonaccrual loans to total loans and leases, net of unearned discount

 1.18 1.20 1.29 1.36 1.39   1.15 1.17 1.18 1.20 1.29

Nonperforming assets to total net loans and leases and real estate and other foreclosed assets

 1.27 1.29 1.39 1.45 1.48   1.24 1.26 1.27 1.29 1.39

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more (a) to total loans and leases, net of unearned discount

 .35 .37 .48 .45 .48   .34 .35 .35 .37 .48
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Excludes acquired loans. Predominantly residential mortgage loans.
(b)Acquired loans that were recorded at fair value at acquisition date. This category does not include purchased impaired loans that are presented separately.
(c)Accruing loans that were impaired at acquisition date and recorded at fair value.

Management determined the allowance for credit losses by performing ongoing evaluations of the loan and lease portfolio, including such factors as the differing economic risks associated with each loan category, the financial condition of specific borrowers, the economic environment in which borrowers

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operate, the level of delinquent loans, the value of any collateral and, where applicable, the existence of any guarantees or indemnifications.

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Management evaluated the impact of changes in interest rates and overall economic conditions on the ability of borrowers to meet repayment obligations when quantifying the Company’s exposure to credit losses and the allowance for such losses as of each reporting date. Factors also considered by management when performing its assessment, in addition to general economic conditions and the other factors described above, included, but were not limited to: (i) the impact of residential real estate values on the Company’s portfolio of loans to residential real estate builders and developers and other loans secured by residential real estate; (ii) the concentrations of commercial real estate loans in the Company’s loan portfolio; (iii) the amount of commercial and industrial loans to businesses in areas of New York State outside of the New York City metropolitan area and in central Pennsylvania that have historically experienced less economic growth and vitality than the vast majority of other regions of the country; (iv) the repayment performance associated with the Company’s first and second lien loans secured by residential real estate; and (v) the size of the Company’s portfolio of loans to individual consumers, which historically have experienced higher net charge-offs as a percentage of loans outstanding than other loan types. The level of the allowance is adjusted based on the results of management’s analysis.

Management cautiously and conservatively evaluated the allowance for credit losses as of March 31,September 30, 2015 in light of: (i) residential real estate values and the level of delinquencies of loans secured by residential real estate; (ii) economic conditions in the markets served by the Company; (iii) continuing weakness in industrial employment in upstate New York and central Pennsylvania; (iv) the significant subjectivity involved in commercial real estate valuations; and (v) the amount of loan growth experienced by the Company. While there has been general improvement in economic conditions, concerns continue to exist about the strength and sustainability of such improvements; the troubled state of financial and credit markets, including the impact international economic conditions could have on the U.S. economy; Federal Reserve positioning of monetary policy; low levels of workforce participation; and continued stagnant population growth in the upstate New York and central Pennsylvania regions (approximately 60% of the Company’s loans are to customers in New York State and Pennsylvania).

The Company utilizes a loan grading system which is applied to all commercial loans and commercial real estate loans. Loan grades are utilized to differentiate risk within the portfolio and consider the expectations of default for each loan. Commercial loans and commercial real estate loans with a lower expectation of default are assigned one of ten possible “pass” loan grades and are generally ascribed lower loss factors when determining the allowance for credit losses. Loans with an elevated level of credit risk are classified as “criticized” and are ascribed a higher loss factor when determining the allowance for credit losses. Criticized loans may be classified as “nonaccrual” if the Company no longer expects to collect all amounts according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is delinquent 90 days or more. Criticized commercial loans and commercial real estate loans were $2.0 billion at March 31, 2015, compared with $1.8$2.3 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, compared with $2.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and $1.8 billion at December 31, 2014. The increaseIncreases in criticized loan balances since December 31, 2014 included approximately $129$251 million relatedcategorized as commercial real estate loans and $244 million as commercial loans. Approximately 98% of loan balances added to commercialthe criticized category during the first nine months of 2015 were less than 90 days past due and 96% had a current payment status. Given payment performance, amount of supporting collateral, and, in certain instances, the existence of loan guarantees, the incremental impact to the allowance for credit losses resulting from the increase to the criticized loan category was not material. The borrower industries most significantly impacting the higher level of criticized loans to customers operating in varied industries.were investment real estate, services and

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manufacturing. The metropolitan New York City region was most affected by the increases. Loan officers with the support of loan review personnel in different geographic locations are responsible to continuously review and reassign loan grades to pass and criticized loans based on their detailed knowledge of individual borrowers and their judgment of the impact on such borrowers resulting from changing conditions in their respective geographic regions. At least annually, updated financial information is obtained from commercial borrowers associated with pass grade loans and additional analysis is performed. On a quarterly basis, the Company’s centralized loan review department reviews all criticized commercial loans and commercial real estate loans greater than $1 million to determine the appropriateness of the assigned loan grade, including whether the loan should be reported as accruing or nonaccruing. For criticized nonaccrual loans, additional meetings are held with loan officers and their

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managers, workout specialists and senior management to discuss each of the relationships. In analyzing criticized loans, borrower-specific information is reviewed, including operating results, future cash flows, recent developments and the borrower’s outlook, and other pertinent data. The timing and extent of potential losses, considering collateral valuation and other factors, and the Company’s potential courses of action are reviewed. To the extent that these loans are collateral-dependent, they are evaluated based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral as estimated at or near the financial statement date. As the quality of a loan deteriorates to the point of classifying the loan as “criticized,” the process of obtaining updated collateral valuation information is usually initiated, unless it is not considered warranted given factors such as the relative size of the loan, the characteristics of the collateral or the age of the last valuation. In those cases where current appraisals may not yet be available, prior appraisals are utilized with adjustments, as deemed necessary, for estimates of subsequent declines in value as determined by line of business and/or loan workout personnel in the respective geographic regions. Those adjustments are reviewed and assessed for reasonableness by the Company’s loan review department. Accordingly, for real estate collateral securing larger commercial loans and commercial real estate loans, estimated collateral values are based on current appraisals and estimates of value. For non-real estate loans, collateral is assigned a discounted estimated liquidation value and, depending on the nature of the collateral, is verified through field exams or other procedures. In assessing collateral, real estate and non-real estate values are reduced by an estimate of selling costs. With regard to residential real estate loans, the Company’s loss identification and estimation techniques make reference to loan performance and house price data in specific areas of the country where collateral that was securing the Company’s residential real estate loans was located. For residential real estate-related loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, the excess of the loan balance over the net realizable value of the property collateralizing the loan is charged-off when the loan becomes 150 days delinquent. That charge-off is based on recent indications of value from external parties that are generally obtained shortly after a loan becomesis classified as nonaccrual. At March 31,September 30, 2015, approximately 55% of the Company’s home equity portfolio consisted of first lien loans and lines of credit. Of the remaining junior lien loans in the portfolio, approximately 73% (or approximately 32%33% of the aggregate home equity portfolio) consisted of junior lien loans that were behind a first lien mortgage loan that was not owned or serviced by the Company. To the extent known by the Company, if a senior lien loan would be on nonaccrual status because of payment delinquency, even if such senior lien loan was not owned by the Company, the junior lien loan or line that is owned by the Company is placed on nonaccrual status. At March 31,September 30, 2015, the balance of junior lien loans and lines that were in nonaccrual status solely as a result of first lien loan performance was $22 million, compared with $30$26 million at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $24 million at December 31, 2014.2014 and $22 million at June 30, 2015. In monitoring the credit quality of its home equity portfolio for purposes of determining the allowance for credit losses, the Company reviews delinquency and nonaccrual information and considers recent charge-off experience. Additionally, the Company generally

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evaluates home equity loans and lines of credit that are more than 150 days past due for collectibility on a loan-by-loan basis and the excess of the loan balance over the net realizable value of the property collateralizing the loan is charged-off at that time. In determining the amount of such charge-offs, if the Company does not know the amount of the remaining first lien mortgage loan (typically because the Company does not own or service the first lien loan), the Company assumes that the first lien mortgage loan has had no principal amortization since the origination of the junior lien loan. Similarly, data used in estimating incurred losses for purposes of determining the allowance for credit losses also assumes no reductions in outstanding principal of first lien loans since the origination of the junior lien loan. Home equity line of credit terms vary but such lines are generally originated with an open draw period of ten years followed by an

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amortization period of up to twenty years. At March 31,September 30, 2015, approximately 92%88% of all outstanding balances of home equity lines of credit related to lines that were still in the draw period, the weighted-average remaining draw periods were approximately five years, and approximately 22%10% were making contractually allowed payments that do not include any repayment of principal.

Factors that influence the Company’s credit loss experience include overall economic conditions affecting businesses and consumers, generally, but also residential and commercial real estate valuations, in particular, given the size of the Company’s real estate loan portfolios. Commercial real estate valuations can be highly subjective, as they are based upon many assumptions. Such valuations can be significantly affected over relatively short periods of time by changes in business climate, economic conditions, interest rates and, in many cases, the results of operations of businesses and other occupants of the real property. Similarly, residential real estate valuations can be impacted by housing trends, the availability of financing at reasonable interest rates, and general economic conditions affecting consumers.

In determining the allowance for credit losses, the Company estimates losses attributable to specific troubled credits identified through both normal and detailed or intensified credit review processes and also estimates losses inherent in other loans and leases. In quantifying incurred losses, the Company considers the factors and uses the techniques described herein and in note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements. For purposes of determining the level of the allowance for credit losses, the Company segments its loan and lease portfolio by loan type. The amount of specific loss components in the Company’s loan and lease portfolios is determined through a loan-by-loan analysis of commercial loans and commercial real estate loans in nonaccrual status. Measurement of the specific loss components is typically based on expected future cash flows, collateral values or other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to pay. Losses associated with residential real estate loans and consumer loans are generally determined by reference to recent charge-off history and are evaluated (and adjusted if deemed appropriate) through consideration of other factors including near-term forecasted loss estimates developed by the Company’s credit department. These forecasts give consideration to overall borrower repayment performance and current geographic region changes in collateral values using third party published historical price indices or automated valuation methodologies. With regard to collateral values, the realizability of such values by the Company contemplates repayment of any first lien position prior to recovering amounts on a junior lien position. Approximately 45% of the Company’s home equity portfolio consists of junior lien loans and lines of credit. Except for consumer loans and residential real estate loans that are considered smaller balance homogeneous loans and are evaluated collectively and loans obtained in acquisition transactions, the Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is delinquent 90 days or more and has been placed in nonaccrual status. Those impaired loans are evaluated for specific loss components. Modified loans,

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including smaller balance homogenous loans, that are considered to be troubled debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment giving consideration to the impact of the modified loan terms on the present value of the loan’s expected cash flows. Loans less than 90 days delinquent are deemed to have a minimal delay in payment and are generally not considered to be impaired. Loans acquired in connection with acquisition transactions subsequent to 2008 were recorded at fair value with no carry-over of any previously recorded allowance for credit losses. Determining the fair value of the acquired loans required estimating cash flows expected to be collected on the loans and discounting those cash flows at then-current interest rates. The impact of estimated future credit losses represents the predominant difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition. Subsequent decreases to those expected cash flows require the Company to evaluate the need for an additional allowance for credit losses and could lead to charge-offs of acquired loan balances. Additional

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information regarding the Company’s process for determining the allowance for credit losses is included in note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Management believes that the allowance for credit losses at March 31,September 30, 2015 appropriately reflected credit losses inherent in the portfolio as of that date. The allowance for credit losses was $921$934 million, or 1.37%1.36% of total loans and leases at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $917$919 million or 1.43%1.40% at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $920 million or 1.38% at December 31, 2014.2014 and $930 million or 1.36% at June 30, 2015. The ratio of the allowance to total loans and leases at each respective date reflects the impact of loans obtained in acquisition transactions subsequent to 2008 that hadhave been recorded at estimated fair value based on estimated future cash flows expected to be received on those loans. Those cash flows includereflect the impact of expected defaults on customer repayment performance. As noted earlier, GAAP prohibits any carry-over of an allowance for credit losses for acquired loans recorded at fair value. The level of the allowance reflects management’s evaluation of the loan and lease portfolio using the methodology and considering the factors as described herein. Should the various credit factors considered by management in establishing the allowance for credit losses change and should management’s assessment of losses inherent in the loan portfoliosportfolio also change, the level of the allowance as a percentage of loans could increase or decrease in future periods. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans was 117%119% at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with 103% a year earlier and108% at September 30, 2014, 115% at December 31, 2014.2014 and 117% at June 30, 2015. Given the Company’s general position as a secured lender and its practice of charging-offcharging off loan balances when collection is deemed doubtful, that ratio and changes in that ratio are generally not an indicative measure of the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for credit losses, nor does management rely upon that ratio in assessing the adequacy ofdetermining the allowance. The level of the allowance reflects management’s evaluation of the loan and lease portfolio as of each respective date.

Other Income

Other income totaled $440 million in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with $420$451 million in the year-earlier quarter and $497 million in the second quarter of 2015. Reflected in other income in the second quarter of 2015 was a $45 million gain from the divestiture of the trade processing business within the retirement services business of the Company. Excluding that gain, other income totaled $452 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. The predominant factor contributing todecline in the improvement from the firstrecent quarter of 2014 was a $22 million increase in mortgage banking revenues. Asas compared with the fourthyear-earlier quarter of 2014, the decline in other income reflected a decrease in loan syndication fees and declines in service charges on deposit accountsresulted predominantly from lower mortgage banking revenues and trust income, partially offset by higher gains on the sale of previously leased equipment. The lower trust income reflects the impact of the divested trade processing business. As compared with the second quarter of 2015, lower mortgage banking revenues.revenues and loan syndication fees were partially offset by higher gains on the sale of previously leased equipment.

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Mortgage banking revenues totaled $102were $84 million in the recentrecently completed quarter, compared with $80$94 million in the initialthird quarter of 2014 and $94$103 million in the final 2014 quarter.second quarter of 2015. Mortgage banking revenues are comprised of both residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. The Company’s involvement in commercial mortgage banking activities includes the origination, sales and servicing of loans under the multi-familymultifamily loan programs of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Residential mortgage banking revenues, consisting of realized gains from sales of residential real estate loans and loan servicing rights, unrealized gains and losses on residential real estate loans held for sale and related commitments, residential real estate loan servicing fees, and other residential real estate loan-related fees and income, were $79$67 million in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with $65$73 million in the third quarter of 2014 and $75 million in the second quarter of 2015. The lower level of residential mortgage banking revenues in the recent quarter as compared with the year-earlier quarter and $71 million in the fourth2015’s second quarter of 2014. The improvement in residential mortgage banking revenues from each of the first and fourth quarters of 2014 to the recent quarter reflects an increase in commitments to originate loans for sale. The higher volumes in the recent quarter largely resulted from increased refinancing activity by consumers due to a decline in interest rates early in the quarter.revenues associated with servicing residential real estate loans for others and lower realized and unrealized gains.

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New commitments to originate residential real estate loans to be sold were approximately $936$870 million in 2015’s initialthe recent quarter, compared with $728$878 million and $995 million in the year-earlier quarter and $735 million in the finalthird quarter of 2014.2014 and the second quarter of 2015, respectively. Realized gains from sales of residential real estate loans and loan servicing rights (net of the impact of costs associated with obligations to repurchase real estate loans originated for sale) and recognized net unrealized gains and losses attributable to residential real estate loans held for sale, commitments to originate loans for sale and commitments to sell loans totaled to gains of $18 million in the recently completed quarter, compared with gains of $19 million and $21 million in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with gains2014 and the second quarter of $15 million and $14 million in the first and fourth quarters of 2014,2015, respectively.

The Company is contractually obligated to repurchase previously sold loans that do not ultimately meet investor sale criteria related to underwriting procedures or loan documentation. When required to do so, the Company may reimburse purchasers for losses incurred or may repurchase certain loans. The Company reduces residential mortgage banking revenues for losses related to its obligations to loan purchasers. The amount of those charges varies based on the volume of loans sold, the level of reimbursement requests received from loan purchasers and estimates of losses that may be associated with previously sold loans. Residential mortgage banking revenues were reduced for such obligations by $1 million during each of the firstrecent quarter, of 2015 and the finalthird quarter of 2014 were reduced by $1 million related toand the actual or anticipated settlementsecond quarter of repurchase obligations. Similar reductions in the initial 2014 quarter were less than $1 million.2015.

Loans held for sale that were secured by residential real estate totaled $423 million and $292$422 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, and$466 million at September 30, 2014 respectively, and $435 million at December 31, 2014. Commitments to sell residential real estate loans and commitments to originate residential real estate loans for sale at pre-determined rates were $859$817 million and $661$587 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $655$827 million and $522$557 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2014 and $717 million and $432 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Net recognized unrealized gains on residential real estate loans held for sale, commitments to sell loans, and commitments to originate loans for sale were $21 million and $17$18 million at March 31,September 30, 2015, and March 31,$20 million at September 30, 2014 respectively, and $19 million at December 31, 2014. Changes in such net unrealized gains and losses are recorded in mortgage banking revenues and resulted in net decreases in revenues of less than $1 million in the recent quarter and $2 million in the second quarter of 2015, compared with a net increase in revenuerevenues of $2less than $1 million in the most recentthird quarter compared with net decreases in revenue of $2 million in each of the first and fourth quarters of 2014.

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Revenues from servicing residential real estate loans for others were $58$49 million in the recent quarter, compared with $50$54 million and $56 million duringin the quarters ended March 31,third quarter of 2014 and December 31,$53 million in the second quarter of 2015. The decline in the recent quarter as compared with the earlier quarters is largely reflective of lower sub-servicing activities. Revenues earned for sub-servicing loans were $26 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2015, compared with $30 million for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 respectively.and June 30, 2015. Residential real estate loans serviced for others totaled $65.0$64.3 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015, $73.0$69.7 billion at March 31,September 30, 2014, and $67.2 billion at December 31, 2014.2014 and $66.5 billion at June 30, 2015. Reflected in residential real estate loans serviced for others were loans sub-serviced for others of $40.4$40.2 billion $47.4at September 30, 2015, $44.4 billion andat September 30, 2014, $42.1 billion at March 31, 2015, MarchDecember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Revenues earned for sub-servicing loans were $35 million in the first quarter of 2015, $26 million in the year-earlier quarter and $33 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.$42.3 billion at June 30, 2015. The contractual servicing rights associated with loans sub-serviced by the Company were predominantly held by affiliates of Bayview Lending Group LLC (“BLG”).

Capitalized servicing rights consist largely of servicing associated with loans sold by the Company. Capitalized residential mortgage loan servicing assets totaled $117 million at September 30, 2015, compared with $114 million at September 30, 2014 and $111 million at each of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, compared with $123 million at March 31, 2014.

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Commercial mortgage banking revenues were $23 million in each of the two most recent quarters, compared with $15$18 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014.2015, compared with $20 million in the year-earlier period and $28 million in the second quarter of 2015. Included in such amounts were revenues from loan origination and sales activities of $13$8 million in each of the firstrecent quarter, of 2015 and fourthcompared with $11 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared with $7and $17 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2014.2015. The decline in such revenues was due to lower origination volume as commitments to purchase multi-family commercial real estate loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac slowed from the first half of the year. Commercial real estate loans originated for sale to other investors totaled approximately $455$190 million in the firstrecent quarter, of 2015, compared with $136$513 million and $570$890 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014 and fourth quartersthe second quarter of 2014,2015, respectively. Loan servicing revenues were $10 million in each of the two most recent quarters,quarter, compared with $8$9 million in the initialyear-earlier quarter and $11 million in the second quarter of 2014.2015. Capitalized commercial mortgage servicing assets aggregated $74totaled $81 million at March 31,September 30, 2015 $71 million at March 31, 2014 and $73 million at each of September 30 and December 31, 2014. Commercial real estate loans serviced for other investors totaled $11.4$11.6 billion $11.2 billionat September 30, 2015 and $11.3 billion at March 31, 2015, March 31,each of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and included $2.4$2.5 billion, $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, of loan balances for which investors had recourse to the Company if such balances are ultimately uncollectible. Commitments to sell commercial real estate loans and commitments to originate commercial real estate loans for sale were $464$161 million and $347$89 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2015, $190$300 million and $152$141 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2014 and $520 million and $212 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Commercial real estate loans held for sale at March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014 were $117$71 million, $38$159 million and $308 million, respectively.

Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $102$107 million in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with $104$110 million in the year-earlier quarter and $106$105 million in the final 2014 quarter.second quarter of 2015. The lower levels of fees in the two most recent quarter’s declinequarters as compared with the earlier periods wasthird quarter of 2014 were largely due to lower consumer deposit service fees, particularly overdraft fees.

Trust income includes fees related to two significant businesses. The Institutional Client Services (“ICS”) business provides a variety of trustee, agency, investment management and administrative services for corporations and institutions, investment bankers, corporate tax, finance and legal executives, and other institutional clients who: (i) use capital markets

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financing structures; (ii) use independent trustees to hold retirement plan and other assets; and (iii) need investment and cash management services. The Wealth Advisory Services (“WAS”) business helps high net worth clients grow their wealth, protect it, and transfer it to their heirs. A comprehensive array of wealth management services are offered, including asset management, fiduciary services and family office services. Revenues associated with the ICS business were approximately $61$53 million, $57$63 million and $63$52 million during the quarters ended March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014,June 30, 2015, respectively. InThe ICS revenue decline in the firsttwo most recent quarters as compared with the third quarter of 2014 reflects the April 2015 the Company announced that it had agreed to selldivestiture of the trade processing business within the retirement services division of ICS that was acquireddivision. Revenues associated with Wilmington Trust. That divestiture occurred on April 10, 2015. The portion of the trade processing business that was ultimately sold in April generated revenues of approximately $34totaled $8 million induring the quarter ended September 30, 2014 and $9 million during the first quarter of 2015. After considering relatedconsideration of operating expenses, including the portion of those revenues paid to sub-advisors, net income attributable toof the sold business that was sold was not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations of the Company.in any period noted herein. Revenues attributable to WAS were approximately $53 million, $56 million and $53$58 million for the three-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014 and 2014, respectively,June 30, 2015, respectively. The second quarter of 2015 included $3 million of seasonal tax preparation fees. The decline in revenue in the recent quarter when compared to last year’s third quarter and $55 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2014.remainder of the decline from the second quarter of 2015 was attributable to lower values of managed assets, due in part to the recent stock market decline. In total, trust income aggregated $124$114 million in the recentthird quarter of 2015, compared with $121$129 million and $128$119 million in the firstyear-earlier quarter and fourth quartersthe second quarter of 2014,2015, respectively. Total trust assets, which include assets under management and assets under administration, aggregated $293.4$200.0 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $270.5$276.6 billion andat September 30, 2014, $287.9 billion at MarchDecember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.$205.0 billion at June 30, 2015. The decline in trust assets at the two most recent quarter-ends was predominantly due to the customer account balances included in the April 2015 sale of the trade processing business. Trust assets under management were $69.4$65.7 billion, $65.9$67.7 billion and $68.2 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Company’s proprietary mutual funds

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had assets of $12.8$11.7 billion, $13.0$12.4 billion and $13.3 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Brokerage services income, which includes revenues from the sale of mutual funds and annuities and securities brokerage fees, totaled $15 million in the recent quarter, compared with $17 million in each of the year-earlier quarterthird quarters of 2015 and $16 million in2014 and the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. Gains from trading account and foreign exchange activity totaled $6were $8 million during the initial quarters of 2015most recent quarter, $7 million during the year-earlier quarter and 2014, compared with $8$6 million in the final 2014 quarter.second quarter of 2015. Information about the notional amount of interest rate, foreign exchange and other contracts entered into by the Company for trading account purposes is included in note 10 of Notes to Financial Statements and herein under the heading “Taxable-equivalent Net Interest Income.”

M&T’s share of the operating losses of BLG was $4 million in each of the firstrecent quarter and in 2014’s third quarter and $3 million in the second quarter of 2015, the year-earlier quarter and the fourth quarter of 2014.2015. The operating losses of BLG in the respective quarters reflect provisions for losses associated with securitized loans and other loans held by BLG and loan servicing and other administrative costs. Under GAAP, such losses are required to be recognized by BLG despite the fact that many of the securitized loan losses will ultimately be borne by the underlying third party bondholders. As these loan losses are realized through later foreclosure and still later sale of real estate collateral, the underlying bonds will be charged-down leading to BLG’s future recognition of debt extinguishment gains. The timing of such debt extinguishment is difficult to predict and given ongoing loan loss provisioning, it is not possible to project when BLG will return to profitability. As a result of

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credit and liquidity disruptions, BLG ceased its originations of small-balance commercial real estate loans in 2008. However, as a result of past securitization activities, BLG is entitled to cash flows from mortgage assets that it owns or that are owned by its affiliates and is also entitled to receive distributions from affiliates that provide asset management and other services. Accordingly, the Company believes that BLG is capable of realizing positive cash flows that could be available for distribution to its owners, including M&T, despite a lack of positive GAAP-earnings from its core mortgage activities. To this point, BLG’s affiliates have largely reinvested their earnings to generate additional servicing and asset management activities, further contributing to the value of those affiliates. Information about the Company’s relationship with BLG and its affiliates is included in note 15 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Other revenues from operations totaled $95$113 million in the firstrecent quarter, of 2015, compared with $96$99 million in the year-earlierthird quarter of 2014 and $103$151 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. The increase in other revenues from operations in the recent quarter when compared with the year-earlier quarter was primarily due to $14 million of gains on the sale of previously leased equipment in the third quarter of 2015. Similar gains in the year-earlier period were less than $1 million. The recent quarter’squarter decline in other revenues from operations as compared with the final 2014second quarter of 2015 was largely attributablepredominantly due to lower fees for providing loan syndication, underwriting and advisory services.the $45 million gain associated with the sale of the trade processing business in the retirement services division. Included in other revenues from operations were the following significant components. Letter of credit and other credit-related fees (including loan syndication fees) totaled $26$29 million in each of the third quarters of 2015 and 2014, compared with $37 million in the recent quarter, compared with $32 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and $33 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.2015. Tax-exempt income from bank owned life insurance, which includes increases in the cash surrender value of life insurance policies and benefits received, totaled $11 million during the recent quarter, compared withaggregated $12 million in the initialthird quarter of 2015, $13 million in the third quarter of 2014 and $13$15 million in the finalsecond quarter of 2014.2015. Revenues from merchant discount and credit card fees were $24$27 million in the recent quarter, ended March 31, 2015, compared with $22$25 million in the year-earlier quarter and $26 million in the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.second quarter of 2015. Insurance-related sales commissions and other revenues totaled $11$9 million in the initialthird quarter of 2015, $10 million in last year’s third quarter and $8 million in the second quarter of 2015.

Other income totaled $1.38 billion in the first nine months of 2015, compared with $12$1.33 billion in the corresponding 2014 period. Excluding the gain on the divestiture of the trade processing business, other income aggregated $1.33 billion in the first nine months of 2015. On that basis, higher mortgage banking revenues and gains on the sale of previously leased equipment were predominantly offset by lower trust income, reflecting the sale of the trade processing business, and lower service charges on deposit accounts.

Mortgage banking revenues were $288 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, up 7% from $269 million in the year-earlier quarter and $9period. Residential mortgage banking revenues rose 2% to $220 million during the first nine months of 2015 from $216 million in the fourth quartersimilar 2014 period. New commitments to originate residential real estate loans to be sold were $2.8 billion and $2.5 billion during the first nine months of 2014. Other miscellaneous2015 and 2014, respectively. Realized gains from sales of residential real estate loans and loan servicing rights (net of the impact of costs associated with obligations to repurchase real estate loans originated for sale) and recognized unrealized gains and losses on residential real estate loans held for sale, commitments to originate loans for sale and commitments to sell loans totaled to gains of $60 million and $61 million during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Residential mortgage banking revenues during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were reduced by $4 million and $3 million, respectively, related to actual or anticipated settlements of repurchase obligations. Revenues from servicing residential mortgage loans for others were $160 million and $155 million for the changes in such revenues from period-to-period were not individually significant.first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. That increase reflects

 

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higher sub-servicing revenues that totaled $91 million and $83 million in the 2015 and 2014 periods, respectively. Commercial mortgage banking revenues totaled $68 million and $53 million during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. That increase reflects higher revenues from loan origination and sales activities of $11 million and from loan servicing of $4 million. Commercial real estate loans originated for sale to others were $1.5 billion in the first nine months of 2015, compared with $1.1 billion in the comparable 2014 period.

Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $315 million and $322 million during the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. That decline resulted predominantly from lower consumer service charges, largely overdraft fees. Trust income aggregated $356 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, compared with $380 million a year earlier. That decline was largely attributable to $26 million of revenues in the first nine months of 2014 associated with the trade processing business that was sold in April 2015, compared with $9 million of similar revenues in the first quarter of 2015. Brokerage services income totaled $49 million during the first nine months of 2015, compared with $51 million in the year-earlier period. Trading account and foreign exchange activity resulted in gains of $21 million for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. M&T’s investment in BLG resulted in the recognition of losses of $11 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared with losses of $13 million in the year-earlier period.

Other revenues from operations were $359 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, compared with $297 million in the similar year-earlier period. That increase reflects the $45 million gain from the sale of the trade processing business and $15 million of gains from the sale of previously leased equipment. Similar gains were not significant during the first nine months of 2014. Also included in other revenues from operations during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were the following significant components. Letter of credit and other credit-related fees totaled $92 million in 2015 and $96 million in 2014. Income from bank owned life insurance was $38 million and $37 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Merchant discount and credit card fees aggregated $77 million in 2015 and $70 million in 2014. Insurance-related sales commissions and other revenues were $29 million and $33 million in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Other Expense

Effective January 1, 2015, M&T adopted amended guidance from the FASB for accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects under which the initial cost of such investments is amortized to income tax expense in proportion to the tax benefit received. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, but did result in the restatement of the consolidated financial statements for 2014 and earlier years to remove net costs associated with qualified affordable housing projects from other expense and include the amortization of the investments in income tax expense. As a result, the amortization included in income tax expense was $10 million and $12$31 million in the first quarters ofthree- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and $14 million and $39 million in the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Similarly, losses removed from other costs of operations and amortization amounts now included in income tax expense were $14 million in each of the second, third and fourth quartersquarter of 2014.

Reflecting the application of the new accounting guidance, other expense totaled $686aggregated $654 million in the firstthird quarter of 2015, compared with $690down from $665 million in the year-earlier quarterperiod and $666$697 million in the final quarter of 2014. 2015’s second quarter.

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Included in those amounts are expenses considered by management to be “nonoperating” in nature consisting of amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets of $4 million and $7 million in eachthe third quarters of the two most recent quarters2015 and $102014, respectively, and $6 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2014.2015. There were no merger-related expenses during those respective quarters. Exclusive of these nonoperating expenses, noninterest operating expenses totaled $680 million in each of the first quarters of 2015 and 2014 and $659were $650 million in the fourthmost recent quarter, compared with $658 million in the year-earlier quarter and $691 million in the second quarter of 2014. Operating2015. Reflected in operating expenses were contributions to The M&T Charitable Foundation of $40 million in the second quarter of 2015. There were no similar contributions in the recent quarter. Also reflected in the decline in noninterest operating expense in the recent quarter as compared with the year-earlier period reflectedquarter were lower costs for professional services, FDIC assessments and equipment and net occupancy expenses that werepartially offset by higher salaries and employee benefits expenses. The riseexpense.

Other expense for the first nine months of 2015 aggregated $2.04 billion, up $14 million or 1% from $2.02 billion in the year-earlier period. Included in those amounts are expenses considered to be “nonoperating” in nature consisting of amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets of $17 million in 2015 and $27 million in 2014. There were no merger-related expenses during those respective periods. Exclusive of these nonoperating expenses, noninterest operating expenses through the first nine months of 2015 increased $23 million or 1% from the fourth quarter ofcorresponding 2014 was largely dueperiod. The most significant factors contributing to seasonallythat increase were higher stock-based compensationcosts for salaries and employee benefits expensesand charitable contributions, partially offset in part, by lower professional services costs.costs and FDIC assessments. Table 2 provides a reconciliation of other expense to noninterest operating expense.

Salaries and employee benefits expense totaled $390$364 million in 2015’s initialthe recent quarter, compared with $371$349 million in the year-earlierthird quarter of 2014 and $345$362 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015. For the first three quarters of 2015, salaries and employee benefits expense totaled $1.12 billion, up 5% from $1.06 billion in the year-earlier period. As compared with the year-earlier period,2014 periods, the recent quarter reflectsthree months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflect the impact of annual merit increases for employees higher incentive compensation costs and higher pension expense. Higher incentive compensation costs also contributed to the increased salaries and benefits expense in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 as compared with the similar 2014 period. The increase inincreased pension expense isin the 2015 periods was predominantly attributable to an increase in the amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses. Cumulative unrecognized actuarial losses increased from $191 million at December 31, 2013 to $512 million at December 31, 2014 due predominantly to a 75 basis point reduction in the discount rate and revised mortality tables released in 2014 by the Society of Actuaries used to determine the pension benefit obligation. In accordance with GAAP, net unrecognized gains or losses that exceed ten percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets are required to be amortized over the expected service period of active employees, and are included as a component of net pension cost. In addition to higher pension expense and merit increases, seasonally higher stock-basedStock-based compensation unemployment insurance, payroll-related taxes and the Company’s contributions for retirement savings plan benefits related to annual incentive compensation payments also contributed to the rise in salaries and employee benefits expense in the recent quarter as compared with the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company, in accordance with GAAP, has accelerated the recognition of compensation costs for stock-based awards granted to retirement-eligible employees and employees who will become retirement-eligible prior to full vestingtotaled $11 million during each of the award. As a result, stock-based compensation expensequarters ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, $17 million during the first quarters ofquarter ended June 30, 2015 and $55 million and $54 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, included $14 million and $16 million, respectively, that would have been recognized over the normal vesting period

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if not for the accelerated expense recognition provisions of GAAP. That acceleration had no effect on the value of stock-based compensation awarded to employees. Salaries and employee benefits expense included stock-based compensation of $28 million and $30 million in the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively, and $12 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2014.respectively. The number of full-time equivalent employees was 15,26315,456 at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with 15,316 and15,260 at September 30, 2014, 15,312 at MarchDecember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.15,380 at June 30, 2015.

Excluding the nonoperating expensesexpense items described earlier from each quarter,period, nonpersonnel operating expenses were $290 million and $309$286 million in the quarters ended March 31,third quarter of 2015, compared with $309 million and March 31, 2014, respectively, and $314$329 million in the fourthyear-earlier quarter and the second quarter of 2014.2015, respectively. On the same basis, those expenses were $905 million and $937 million during the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in such operating

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expenses in the recent quarter when compared with last year’s third quarter reflects lower professional services costs. The decrease in nonpersonnel operating expenses in the recent quarter as compared with the year-earlier quarter and the final quarter of 2014 reflected a lower level of professional services costs. Professional services costs include legal expenses, which were elevated in the fourth quarter of 2014. Other professional services costs were lower in the initialsecond quarter of 2015 was predominantly due to the $40 million of charitable contributions made in the second quarter of 2015. The decline in nonpersonnel operating expenses in the first nine months of 2015 as certain projects were either completed or reached significant milestones.compared with the corresponding 2014 period was predominantly attributable to lower expenses for professional services, litigation-related costs and FDIC assessments, offset in part, by higher charitable contributions. Professional services costs related to BSA/AML compliance, capital planning and stress testing, risk management and other operational initiatives were elevated throughout 2014. As comparedThe higher litigation-related charges in 2014 were associated with the first quarterpre-acquisition activities of 2014, in addition to the decline in professional services costs, lower FDIC assessments and equipment and net occupancy expenses also contributed to the decrease in nonpersonnelM&T’s Wilmington Trust entities.

The efficiency ratio, or noninterest operating expenses in(as defined above) divided by the initial 2015 quarter. The efficiency ratiosum of taxable-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income (exclusive of gains and losses from bank investment securities), measures the relationship of noninterest operating expenses to revenues. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 61.5%57.1% during the recent quarter, improved from 58.4% and 58.2% in the firstyear-earlier quarter and the second quarter of 2015, compared with 62.8% inrespectively. The efficiency ratios for the year-earlier periodnine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 57.8% in the fourth quarter of 2014.2014 were 58.9% and 59.8%, respectively.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the firstthird quarter of 2015 was $134$154 million, compared with $125$150 million and $167 million in the year-earlier quarter and $157 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014.2015, respectively. The effective tax rates were 35.6%35.5%, 35.4%35.3% and 36.1%36.8% for the quarters ended March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31,June 30, 2015, respectively. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the provision for income taxes was $455 million and $419 million, respectively, and the effective tax rates were 36.0% and 34.7%, respectively. As noted earlier, effective January 1, 2015 M&Tthe Company adopted amended guidance from the FASB for accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects, which resulted in the restatement of the consolidated financial statements for 2014 and earlier years. The adoption of the guidance resulted in higher effective tax rates than existed prior to such adoption. The Company attributed $11 million of non-deductible goodwill to the basis of the trade processing business sold in April 2015, which reduced the recorded gain. Excluding the impact of the attribution of the non-deductible goodwill, the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015 and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 would have been 35.9% and 35.7%, respectively. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company resolved with tax authorities previously uncertain tax positions associated with pre-acquisition activities of M&T’s Wilmington Trust entities, resulting in a reduction of the provision for income taxes of $8 million. Excluding that reduction of income tax expense, the effective tax rate would have been 35.4% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014. The effective tax rate is affected by the level of income earned that is exempt from tax relative to the overall level of pre-tax income, the level of income allocated to the various state and local jurisdictions where the Company operates, because tax rates differ among such jurisdictions, and the impact of any large but infrequently occurring items.

The Company’s effective tax rate in future periods will be affected by the results of operations allocated to the various tax jurisdictions within which the Company operates, any change in income tax laws or regulations within those jurisdictions, and interpretations of income tax regulations that differ from the Company’s interpretations by any of various tax authorities that may examine tax returns filed by M&T or any of its subsidiaries.

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Capital

Shareholders’ equity was $12.5$12.9 billion at March 31,September 30, 2015, representing 12.73%13.21% of total assets, compared with $11.9$12.3 billion or 13.43% at March 31, 201412.68% of total assets a year earlier and $12.3 billion or 12.76% at December 31, 2014.

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Included in shareholders’ equity was preferred stock with a financial statement carrying valuevalues of $1.2 billion at each of March 31,September 30, 2015, March 31,September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Further information concerning M&T’s preferred stock can be found in note 6 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Common shareholders’ equity aggregated $11.3was $11.7 billion, or $84.95$87.67 per share, at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with $10.7$11.1 billion, or $81.05$83.99 per share, at March 31,September 30, 2014 and $11.1 billion, or $83.88 per share, at December 31, 2014. Tangible equity per common share, which excludes goodwill and core deposit and other intangible assets and applicable deferred tax balances, was $58.29$61.22 at March 31, 2015, $53.92 at March 31, 2014the end of the recent quarter, compared with $57.10 a year earlier and $57.06 at December 31, 2014. The Company’s ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets was 8.17%8.66% at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with 8.34%8.05% a year earlier and 8.11% at December 31, 2014. Reconciliations of total common shareholders’ equity and tangible common equity and total assets and tangible assets as of each of those respective dates are presented in table 2.

Shareholders’ equity reflects accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, which includes the net after-tax impact of unrealized gains or losses on investment securities classified as available for sale, unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment charge has been recognized, gains or losses associated with interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges, foreign currency translation adjustments and adjustments to reflect the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. Net unrealized gains on investment securities reflected in shareholders’ equity, net of applicable tax effect, were $153$128 million, or $1.15$.96 per common share, at March 31,September 30, 2015, compared with net unrealized gains of $72$109 million, or $.55$.83 per common share, at March 31,September 30, 2014 and $127 million, or $.96 per common share, at December 31, 2014. Information about unrealized gains and losses as of March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is included in note 3 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Reflected in net unrealized gains at March 31,September 30, 2015 were pre-tax effect unrealized losses of $30$38 million on available-for-sale investment securities with an amortized cost of $1.7$2.1 billion and pre-tax effect unrealized gains of $308$274 million on securities with an amortized cost of $8.7$8.8 billion. The pre-tax effect unrealized losses reflect $19$18 million of losses on trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions having an amortized cost of $124 million and an estimated fair value of $105$106 million (generally considered Level 2 valuations). Further information concerning the Company’s valuations of available-for-sale investment securities is provided in note 12 of Notes to Financial Statements.

The Company assesses impairment losses on privately issued mortgage-backed securities in the held-to-maturity portfolio by performing internal modeling to estimate bond-specific cash flows considering recent performance of the mortgage loan collateral and utilizing assumptions about future defaults and loss severity. These bond-specific cash flows also reflect the placement of the bond in the overall securitization structure and the remaining subordination levels. In total, at March 31,September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had in its held-to-maturity portfolio privately issued mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost basis of $198$187 million and $202 million, respectively, and a fair value of $162$148 million and $158 million, respectively. At March 31,September 30, 2015, 87%86% of the mortgage-backed securities were in the most senior tranche of the securitization structure with 28%27% being independently rated as investment grade. The mortgage-backed securities are

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generally collateralized by residential and small-balance commercial real estate loans originated between 2004 and 2008 and had a weighted-average credit enhancement of 16% at March 31,September 30, 2015, calculated by dividing the remaining unpaid principal balance of bonds subordinate to the bonds owned by the Company plus any overcollateralization remaining in the securitization structure by the remaining unpaid principal balance of all bonds in the securitization structure. All mortgage-backed securities in the held-to-maturity portfolio had a current payment status as of March 31,September 30, 2015.

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The weighted-average default percentage and loss severity assumptions utilized in the Company’s internal modeling were 33%34% and 74%85%, respectively. The Company has concluded that as of March 31,September 30, 2015, its privately issued mortgage-backed securities were not other-than-temporarily impaired. Nevertheless, it is possible that adverse changes in the future performance of mortgage loan collateral underlying such securities could impact the Company’s conclusions.

As of March 31,September 30, 2015, based on a review of each of the remaining securities in the investment securities portfolio, the Company concluded that the declines in the values of any securities containing an unrealized loss were temporary and that any additional other-than-temporary impairment charges were not appropriate. It is likely that the Company will be required to sell certain of its collateralized debt obligations backed by trust preferred securities held in the available-for-sale portfolio to comply with the provisions of the Volcker Rule. However, the amortized cost and fair value of those collateralized debt obligations were $25$24 million and $30 million, respectively, at March 31,September 30, 2015 and the Company did not expect that it would realize any material losses if it ultimately was required to sell such securities. As of that date, the Company did not intend to sell nor is it anticipated that it would be required to sell any of its other impaired securities, that is, where fair value is less than the cost basis of the security. The Company intends to continue to closely monitor the performance of its securities because changes in their underlying credit performance or other events could cause the cost basis of those securities to become other-than-temporarily impaired. However, because the unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities have generally already been reflected in the financial statement values for investment securities and shareholders’ equity, any recognition of an other-than-temporary decline in value of those investment securities would not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition. Any other-than-temporary impairment charge related to held-to-maturity securities would result in reductions in the financial statement values for investment securities and shareholders’ equity. Additional information concerning fair value measurements and the Company’s approach to the classification of such measurements is included in note 12 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

Adjustments to reflect the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, net of applicable tax effect, reduced accumulated other comprehensive income by $301$289 million, or $2.26$2.17 per common share, at March 31,September 30, 2015, $95 million, or $.72 per common share, at September 30, 2014 and $306 million, or $2.31 per common share, at December 31, 2014, and $97 million, or $.74 per common share, at March 31, 2014. The increase in such adjustment at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 as compared with March 31, 2014 was the result of two main factors: a 75 basis point decrease in the discount rate used to measure the benefit obligations of the defined benefit plans and the use of updated mortality tables for the U.S. published in 2014 by the Society of Actuaries.

Cash dividends declared on M&T’s common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 totaled $94 million in each of the two most recent quarters, compared with $92 million and $93 million in the quarters ended March 31 and December 31,third quarter of 2014, respectively, and represented a quarterly dividend payment of $.70 per common share in each of those three quarters. Common stock dividends during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $281 million and $278 million, respectively.

Cash dividends declared on preferred stock are detailed in the table that follows.accompanying table. There were no cash dividends declared in the first quarter of 2014 on the Series E Preferred Stock issued in February 2014.

 

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PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

Dollars inIn thousands

 

   First Quarter
2015
   First Quarter
2014
   Fourth Quarter
2014
 

Series A

  $3,666     3,666     3,666  

Series C

   2,414     2,414     2,414  

Series D

   8,594     8,594     8,594  

Series E

   5,644     —       5,644  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$20,318   14,674   20,318  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   1st Qtr.   2nd Qtr.   3rd Qtr.   Year-
to-date
 

Series A – 2015

  $3,666     3,666     3,666     10,998  

Series A – 2014

   3,666     3,666     3,666     10,998  

Series C – 2015

   2,414     2,414     2,414     7,242  

Series C – 2014

   2,414     2,414     2,414     7,242  

Series D – 2015

   8,594     8,593     8,594     25,781  

Series D – 2014

   8,594     8,593     8,594     25,781  

Series E – 2015

   5,644     5,644     5,644     16,932  

Series E – 2014

   —       5,770     5,769     11,539  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals – 2015

  $20,318     20,317     20,318     60,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals – 2014

  $14,674     20,443     20,443     55,560  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during 2014 or the first quarternine months of 2015.

M&T and its subsidiary banks are required to comply with applicable capital adequacy standards established by the federal banking agencies. In July 2013, the Federal Reserve Board, the OCC and the FDIC approved New Capital Rules establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations. These rules went into effect as to M&T and its subsidiary banks on January 1, 2015, subject to phase-in periods for certain components and other provisions.

The New Capital Rules substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and their depository institution subsidiaries, including M&T and its subsidiaries, M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust, N.A., as compared to the U.S. general risk-based capital rules that were applicable to the Company through December 31, 2014. The New Capital Rules revise the definitions and the components of regulatory capital, as well as address other issues affecting the numerator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital ratios. The New Capital Rules also address asset risk weights and other matters affecting the denominator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital ratios. In addition, the New Capital Rules implement certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including the requirements of Section 939A to remove references to credit ratings from the federal agencies’ rules.

Among other matters, the New Capital Rules: (i) introduce a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”) and related regulatory capital ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets; (ii) specify that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting certain revised requirements; (iii) mandate that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital; and (iv) expand the scope of the deductions from and adjustments to capital as compared to the previous regulations. Under the New Capital Rules, for most banking organizations, including M&T, the most common form of Additional Tier 1 capital is non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock and the most common forms of Tier 2 capital are subordinated notes and a portion of the allowance for loan and lease losses, in each case, subject to the New Capital Rules’ specific requirements.

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Pursuant to the New Capital Rules, the minimum capital ratios as of January 1, 2015 are as follows:

 

4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets;

 

6.0% Tier 1 capital (that is, CET1 plus Additional Tier 1 capital) to risk-weighted assets;

 

8.0% Total capital (that is, Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets; and

 

4.0% Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets as reported on consolidated financial statements (known as the “leverage ratio”).

Pursuant to the New Capital Rules, non-advanced approaches banking organizations, including M&T, may make a one-time permanent election to exclude the effects of certain accumulated other comprehensive income or loss

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items reflected in shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP. M&T made that election during the first quarter of 2015. The New Capital Rules also preclude certain hybrid securities, such as trust preferred securities, from inclusion in bank holding companies’ Tier 1 capital, subject to phase-out in the case of bank holding companies, such as M&T, that had $15 billion or more in total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2009. As a result, beginning in 2015 25% of M&T’s trust preferred securities became includable in Tier 1 capital, and in 2016, none of M&T’s trust preferred securities will be includable in Tier 1 capital. Trust preferred securities no longer included in M&T’s Tier 1 capital may nonetheless be included as a component of Tier 2 capital on a permanent basis without phase-out and irrespective of whether such securities otherwise meet the revised definition of Tier 2 capital set forth in the New Capital Rules. A detailed discussion of the new regulatory capital rules is included in Part I, Item 1 of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The regulatory capital ratios of the Company, M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust, N.A., as of March 31,September 30, 2015 are presented in the accompanying table.

REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS

March 31,September 30, 2015

 

  M&T M&T Wilmington 
  M&T
(Consolidated)
 M&T
Bank
 Wilmington
Trust, N.A.
   (Consolidated) Bank Trust, N.A. 

Common equity Tier 1

   9.78 10.33 57.32   10.08 10.54 88.19

Tier 1 capital

   11.68 10.33 57.32   11.94 10.54 88.19

Total capital

   14.92 12.88 57.87   14.70 13.06 88.94

Tier 1 leverage

   10.17 9.02 19.61   10.31 9.11 17.36

On March 12, 2015, M&T announced that the Federal Reserve did not object to M&T’s proposed 2015 Capital Plan. Accordingly, M&T may maintain a quarterly common stock dividend of $.70 per share; continue to pay dividends and interest on other equity and debt instruments included in regulatory capital, including preferred stock, trust preferred securities and subordinated debt that were outstanding at December 31, 2014, consistent with the contractual terms of those instruments; repurchase up to $200 million of common shares during the first half of 2016; and redeem or repurchase up to $310 million of trust preferred securities. As previously noted, those latter securities were redeemed in April 2015. Common and preferred dividends are subject to approval by M&T’s Board of Directors in the ordinary course of business. As noted earlier, M&T redeemed $310 million of trust preferred securities on April 15, 2015.

Segment Information

As required by GAAP, the Company’s reportable segments have been determined based upon its internal profitability reporting system, which is organized by

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strategic business unit. Financial information about the Company’s segments is presented in note 14 of Notes to Financial Statements. During 2015, certain methodology and organizational changes were made and, accordingly, the financial information for the Company’s reportable segments for 2014 havehas been restated to conform with the methods and assumptions used in 2015. As described in note 14 of Notes to Financial Statements, the methodology changes were largely the result of updated funds transfer pricing and various cost allocations. Additionally, the segment financial data also reflect the Company’s adoption of amended guidance for accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects.

The Business Banking segment earned $24 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $25 million in each of the first quarters of 2015three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2014, compared with $26 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.June 30, 2015. As compared with the firstyear-earlier quarter, of 2014, a $4 million decrease in net interest income of $2 million was offset, in the recent quarter was largely offsetpart, by higher merchant discount and credit card fees and lower noninterest operating expenses. The lower net interest income reflects a narrowing of the net

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interest margin on deposits of 26 basis points, partially offset by a $444 million increase in average outstanding deposit balances. The modest decrease in net income in the recent quarter as compared with the immediately preceding quarter resulted from a $4 million decrease in net interest income, partially offset by lower costs associated with the allocation of expenses related to BSA/AML compliance, risk management, and other operational initiatives across the Company. The decline in net interest income resulted largely from a 4 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin on loans and a $346 million decline in average outstanding deposit balances.

Net income earned by the Commercial Banking segment totaled $96 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared with $99 million for each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014. The 2% decline in net income as compared with the first quarter of 2014 resulted largely from a $3 million decrease in net interest income and a $4 million decrease in credit-related fees. The decline in net interest income was the result of a narrowing of the net interest margin on loans and deposits of 11 basis points and 17 basis points, respectively, partially offset by higher average outstanding loan and deposit balances of $1.2 billion and $912 million, respectively. The recent quarter’s decline in net income as compared with 2014’s fourth quarter was largely due to a $4 million decrease in net interest income, a $4 million increase in the provision for credit losses and a $2 million decrease in credit-related fees, partially offset by lower FDIC assessments and other operating expenses.$1 million. The lower net interest income reflected a narrowing of the net interest margin on loans of 3 basis points and lower average deposit balances of $107 million offset,margin. The modest decline in part, by higher average outstanding loans of $574 million.

The Commercial Real Estate segment’s net income aggregated $80 million foras compared with the firstsecond quarter of 2015 up 10% from the $73 million earned in the first three months of 2014, but down 4% from the $83 million recorded in 2014’s fourth quarter. The improvement from the year-earlier quarter reflectsreflected a $7$2 million increase in mortgage banking revenuesthe provision for credit losses, due to higher net charge-offs, partially offset by an increase in merchant discount and credit card fees of $1 million. Net income recorded by the Business Banking segment totaled $74 million in each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. As compared with the 2014 period, a $4 million decrease in the provision for credit losses, due to lower net charge-offs, a $3 million increase in merchant discount and credit card fees and lower costs for FDIC assessments of $1 million were offset by a decline in net interest income of $8 million. The decline in net interest income resulted from a narrowing of the net interest margin offset, in part, by an increase in average outstanding deposit balances of $543 million.

The Commercial Banking segment contributed net income of $108 million in each of the two most recent quarters, compared with $101 million in the third quarter of 2014. The recent quarter’s 8% improvement as compared with the year-earlier quarter reflected increased gains on sales of previously leased equipment of $13 million and a $7 million increase in net interest income, partially offset by a $9 million rise in the provision for credit losses, due to higher net charge-offs. The higher net interest income was due predominantly to higher average outstanding loan balances of $1.2 billion. As compared with the second quarter of 2015, increased gains on sales of previously leased equipment of $12 million and a $6 million increase in net interest income were partially offset by an $11 million increase in the provision for credit losses, due to higher net charge-offs, and lower credit-related fees of $7 million. The higher net interest income reflected a widening of the net interest margin on loans and a $665 million increase in average outstanding deposit balances. Year-to-date net income for this segment totaled $313 million in 2015 and $304 million in 2014. The improved performance in 2015 resulted largely from increased gains on sales of previously leased equipment of $15 million and an $8 million rise in net interest income, partially offset by a $6 million increase in the provision for credit losses. The higher net interest income reflected growth in average outstanding loan and deposit balances of $1.3 billion and $680 million, respectively.

The Commercial Real Estate segment recorded net income of $85 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2015, compared with $79 million earned in the year-earlier quarter and $83 million in the second quarter of 2015. The recent quarter’s 8% rise in net income as compared with 2014’s third quarter was largely due to a $9 million increase in net interest income, predominantly resulting from higher average outstanding loan balances of $1.7 billion. The increase in net income as compared with the second quarter of

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2015 reflected an increase in net interest income and a decrease in the provision for credit losses, partially offset by a decline in mortgage banking revenues, the result of recoverieslower origination and sales activities. The higher net interest income resulted from increases in average outstanding loan balances of previously charged off loans$177 million. Net income for the Commercial Real Estate segment was $251 million and $230 million for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. That improvement reflects an $18 million rise in the recent quarter, partially offset by higher personnel-related expenses of $2 million. Thenet interest income, a $13 million increase in mortgage banking revenues wasand a $3 million decrease in the provision for credit losses. The higher net interest income resulted largely due to higherfrom increases in average outstanding loan origination and sales activities.deposit balances of $1.6 billion and $345 million, respectively, partially offset by a narrowing of the net interest margin.

The Discretionary Portfolio segment contributed net income of $5 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $12 million in the year-earlier quarter and $11 million in the second quarter of 2015. The decline in net income as compared with the final 2014 quarteryear-earlier period was largely due to a $4 million decrease in credit-related fees and a $4$10 million decline in net interest income.income, partially offset by a $2 million decrease in the provision for credit losses. The lower net interest income was due toreflected a narrowing of the net interest margin on loans and deposits of 4 basis points each, partially offset by increases in average outstanding loan and deposit (predominantly noninterest-bearing) balances of $331 million and $106 million, respectively.

The Discretionary Portfolio segment recorded net income of $6 million during the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, compared with $11 million in the year-earlier period and $9 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The decline in net income as compared with the first quarter of 2014 reflects a $9 million decrease in net interest income that was largely attributable to a 3223 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin on investment securities partially offset by a $4.1 billion increase in average balancesresulting from the Company’s allocation of investment securities due to purchases of Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities to meet new liquidity requirements that are scheduled to become effective for M&T on January 1, 2016.funding charges associated with those assets. The recent quarter’s unfavorable performance as compared with the immediately preceding quarter resulted largely fromreflected a $6$3 million decrease in bank owned life insurance revenues and a $4 million decrease in net interest income, resulting from a narrowing of the net interest margin on investment securities and loans. Net income recorded by the Discretionary Portfolio segment totaled $22 million for the first nine months of 2015, compared with $39 million earned in the corresponding 2014 period. The decline was predominantly due to lower net interest income of $30 million that resulted from a 1731 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin on investment securities, partially offset by a $399 million increase in average outstanding investment securities balances.securities.

Net income ofcontribution from the Residential Mortgage Banking segment rose 72% to $32totaled $21 million in the recent quarter, from $19compared with $23 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014

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and was 43% higher than$25 million in the $22 million earnedsecond quarter of 2015. The recent quarter’s decline in 2014’s fourth quarter. The improved performance fromnet income as compared with the year-earlier period was attributablequarter reflected a $6 million decrease in revenues from servicing residential real estate loans, largely related to sub-servicing activities, partially offset by lower amortization of capitalized servicing rights of $4 million (reflecting lower prepayment trends). The decline in net income in 2015’s third quarter as compared with the following favorable factors: a $9immediately preceding quarter reflected decreases in revenues from servicing residential real estate loans of $5 million increaseand in revenues from mortgage origination and sales activities (including intersegment revenues), due to higher origination volumes; an $8 million increase in revenues from servicing residential real estate loans, predominantly the result of higher sub-servicing fees; and reduced amortization of capitalized servicing assets reflecting reduced prepayment speeds associated with serviced loans. The main factors contributing to the recent quarter’s increased$3 million. Year-to-date net income as compared withrecorded by the final quarter of 2014Residential Mortgage Banking segment totaled $75 million in 2015 and $65 million in 2014. The improved performance in 2015 was attributable to: an $8 million increase in revenues from mortgage origination and sales activities (including intersegment revenues), due to higher origination volumes, and lower operating expenses, including reduced personnel and professional services costsvolumes; a $4 million rise in revenues from servicing residential real estate loans, predominantly the result of increased sub-servicing activities; and lower amortization of capitalized servicing assets.rights of $15 million. Partially offsetting those favorable factors were higher professional services and personnel-related costs of $2 million each and increased servicing costs.

Net income earned by the Retail Banking segment totaled $65 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2015, compared with $72 million in the year-earlier period and $69 million in each of the first quarters of 2015 and 2014, compared with $59 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014. As2015. The decline in net income as compared with the firstyear-earlier quarter of 2014,reflects a $3 million decrease in net interest income, a $2 million reduction in fees earned for providing deposit account services and lower service charges on deposit accounts were offset by lower personnel, equipment and occupancyan increase in centrally-allocated technology-related operating expenses. The decrease inlower net interest income reflectedresulted

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from a 10 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin, on depositspartially offset by an increase in average outstanding loans of $543 million. As compared with the immediately preceding quarter, a $4 million increase in the provision for credit losses, resulting from higher net charge-offs, and higher equipment and occupancy costs of $3 million were partially offset by a $120$2 million decreaseincrease in net interest income. The increase in net interest income resulted from higher average outstanding loan balances of $209 million, partially offset by lower average outstanding deposit balances of $331 million. Year-to-date net income for this segment totaled $202 million in 2015 and $214 million in 2014. The year-over-year decline was due to a $9 million decrease in net interest income, a $5 million reduction in fees earned for providing deposit account services, a $4 million reduction in servicing revenues related to securitized automobile loans, and higher allocated expenses, largely compliance and technology-related. Those factors were offset, in part, by lower personnel-related and equipment and occupancy costs. The decline in net interest income resulted from a narrowing of the net interest margin, partially offset by a $652$594 million increase in average outstanding loan balances. The recent quarter’s 16% improvement in net income as compared with the fourth quarter of 2014 reflected a $10 million decrease in advertising and promotional expenses largely associated with the launch of the new brand campaign throughout the Company’s footprint during the final 2014 quarter, a $3 million decrease in personnel expenses and lower operating expenses related to the allocation of the costs of Company-wide operational initiatives, offset, in part, by a $6 million seasonal decline in service charges on deposit accounts and a $4 million decrease in net interest income, reflecting a narrowing of the margin on deposit balances.

The “All Other” category reflectsencompasses other activities of the Company that are not directly attributable to the reported segments. Reflected in this category are the amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets resulting from the acquisitions of financial institutions, M&T’s share of the operating losses of BLG, merger-related gains and expenses related to acquisitions, and the net impact of the Company’s allocation methodologies for internal transfers for funding charges and credits associated with the earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities of the Company’s reportable segments and the provision for credit losses. The “All Other” category also includes the trust income of the Company that reflects the ICS and WAS business activities. The various components of the “All Other” category resulted in net losses totaling $67of $28 million forin the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2015, $66$36 million in the firstthird quarter of 2014 and $22$34 million in the fourthsecond quarter of 2014. As compared with the first quarter of 2014, higher personnel-related expenses in the recent quarter due to BSA/AML and other company-wide initiatives and a $4 million increase in advertising, promotion and travel expenses were largely offset by lower professional services costs of $11 million, a $3 million decrease in amortization of core deposit intangibles and declines in other operating expenses.2015. The most significant factors contributing to the increasedreduced net loss in the recent quarter as compared withto the immediately preceding quarter were:year-earlier period include a $51decrease in professional services expenses of $18 million increase in personnel costs, largely related to seasonally higher stock-based compensation, payroll-related taxes and employer contributions for retirement savings plans recorded in the first quarter of 2015; an $8 million increase in advertising, promotion, and travel expenses; a decline in trust income of $5 million; and the unfavorablefavorable impact from the Company’s allocation methodologies for internal transfers for funding charges and credits associated with earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities of the Company’s reportable segments. Those favorable factors were largely offset by increases in personnel-related expenses of $13 million and a decline in trust income of $15 million, largely due to the impact of the sale of the trade processing business within the retirement services division of ICS in the second quarter of 2015. Results for the second quarter of 2015 reflected a $45 million pre-tax gain related to that sale, partially offset by $40 million of tax-deductible cash contributions to The M&T Charitable Foundation. The after-tax impact of those two items lowered net income by approximately $1 million. Furthermore, as compared with the second quarter of 2015, decreases during the recent quarter in personnel-related expenses of $3 million and the favorable impact from the Company’s allocation methodologies for internal transfers for funding charges and credits associated with earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities of the Company’s reportable segments were partially offset by decreases in trust income of $5 million, largely attributable to seasonal tax preparation fees in 2015’s second quarter. The “All Other” category had a net loss of $129 million in the first nine months of 2015, compared with $137 million in 2014. The favorable impact from lower professional services costs and the Company’s allocation methodologies was offset, in part, by increased personnel-related expenses and a decline in trust income, largely due to the impact of the sold trade processing business.

 

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Recent Accounting Developments

As previously noted, the Company adopted amended accounting guidance for investments in qualified affordable housing projects under which the initial cost of investments in qualified affordable housing projects is amortized in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received from such projects and recognized in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. As required, the guidance was applied retrospectively to all periods presented. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, but did result in the restatement of the consolidated statement of income for the three-month periodand nine-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2014 to remove $12$14 million and $39 million, respectively, of losses associated with qualified affordable housing projects from “other costs of operations” and include the amortization of the initial cost of the investment in income tax expense. The Company amortized $10 million and $31 million of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects to income tax expense during the three-month periodand nine-month periods ended March 31, 2015.September 30, 2015, respectively.

In the first quarter of 2015, the Company adopted amended accounting guidance from the FASB related to the classification of certain government-guaranteed mortgage loans upon foreclosure. This guidance requires that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if the following conditions are met: (1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; (2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim; and (3) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based upon the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Effective January 1, 2015, the Company adopted amended accounting guidance for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financings. The adoption had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company has made the required disclosures in note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements.

In January 2015, the Company also adopted amended accounting and disclosure guidance for reclassification of residential real estate collateralized consumer mortgage loans upon foreclosure. The amended guidance clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. The amended guidance also requires interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The Company’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2015 did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company has made the required disclosures in note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

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In September 2015, the FASB issued amended guidance for measurement-period adjustments related to business combinations. The amended guidance requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The acquirer will be required to record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for adjustments to provisional amounts that occur in annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is still evaluating the impact the guidance could have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2015, the FASB issued amended disclosure guidance for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). The amended guidance removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The amendments also remove the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Instead, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. This guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not expect the amended guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued amended accounting guidance for debt issuance costs. The amended guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a

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direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. This guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not expect a material change in the presentation of its consolidated financial position upon adoption of this amended guidance.

In February 2015, the FASB issued amended accounting guidance relating to the consolidation of variable interest entities to modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities and to eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership. The amended guidance also eliminates certain conditions in the assessment of whether fees paid by a legal entity to a decision maker or a service provider represent a variable interest in the legal entity and reduces the extent to which related party arrangements cause an entity to be considered a primary beneficiary. The new guidance eliminates the indefinite deferral of existing consolidation guidance for certain investment funds, but provides a scope exception for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. This guidance is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is still evaluating the impact the guidance could have on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued amended accounting guidance for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The amended guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes

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probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. This guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 31, 2015, with earlier adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the amended guidance published by the FASB to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended accounting and disclosure guidance for revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the accounting guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The guidance also specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer. The amended disclosure guidance requires sufficient information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this guidance by one year. The amended guidance is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning

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after December 15, 2016,2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The guidance should be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this guidance recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is still evaluating the impact the guidance could have on its consolidated financial statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company’s business, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “target,” “estimate,” “continue,” “positions,” “prospects” or “potential,” by future conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may,” or by variations of such words or by similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions (“Future Factors”) which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and the Company assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

Future Factors include changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rate sensitivity; prepayment speeds, loan originations, credit losses and market values of loans, collateral securing loans and other assets; sources of liquidity; common shares outstanding; common stock price volatility; fair value of and

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number of stock-based compensation awards to be issued in future periods; the impact of changes in market values on trust-related revenues; legislation and/or regulation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and M&T and its subsidiaries individually or collectively, including tax legislation or regulation; regulatory supervision and oversight, including monetary policy and capital requirements; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the FASB or other regulatory agencies; increasing price and product/service competition by competitors, including new entrants; rapid technological developments and changes; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; the mix of products/services; containing costs and expenses; governmental and public policy changes; protection and validity of intellectual property rights; reliance on large customers; technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in large, multi-year contracts; the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings, including tax-related examinations and other matters; continued availability of financing; financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support M&T and its subsidiaries’ future businesses; and material differences in the actual financial results of merger, acquisition and investment activities compared with M&T’s initial expectations, including the full realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue enhancements.

These are representative of the Future Factors that could affect the outcome of the forward-looking statements. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, general economic and political conditions, either nationally or in the states in which M&T and its subsidiaries do business, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes and trends in the securities markets, and other Future Factors.

 

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table 1

QUARTERLY TRENDS

 

  2015 2014 Quarters   2015 Quarters 2014 Quarters 
  First Quarter Fourth Third Second First   Third Second First Fourth Third Second First 

Earnings and dividends

              

Amounts in thousands, except per share

              

Interest income (taxable-equivalent basis)

  $743,925   762,619   748,864   740,139   728,897    $776,274   766,374   743,925   762,619   748,864   740,139   728,897  

Interest expense

   78,499  74,772  73,964  65,176  66,519    77,199   77,226   78,499   74,772   73,964   65,176   66,519  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net interest income

 665,426   687,847   674,900   674,963   662,378     699,075   689,148   665,426   687,847   674,900   674,963   662,378  

Less: provision for credit losses

 38,000   33,000   29,000   30,000   32,000     44,000   30,000   38,000   33,000   29,000   30,000   32,000  

Other income

 440,203   451,643   451,111   456,412   420,107     439,699   497,027   440,203   451,643   451,111   456,412   420,107  

Less: other expense

 686,375  666,221  665,359  667,660  690,234    653,816   696,628   686,375   666,221   665,359   667,660   690,234  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

 381,254   440,269   431,652   433,715   360,251     440,958   459,547   381,254   440,269   431,652   433,715   360,251  

Applicable income taxes

 133,803   156,713   150,467   143,530   125,289     154,309   166,839   133,803   156,713   150,467   143,530   125,289  

Taxable-equivalent adjustment

 5,838   6,007  5,841   5,849   5,945     6,248   6,020   5,838   6,007   5,841   5,849   5,945  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

$241,613  277,549  275,344  284,336  229,017   $280,401   286,688   241,613   277,549   275,344   284,336   229,017  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders-diluted

$218,837   254,239   251,917   260,695   211,731    $257,346   263,481   218,837   254,239   251,917   260,695   211,731  

Per common share data

        

Basic earnings

$1.66   1.93   1.92   1.99   1.63    $1.94   1.99   1.66   1.93   1.92   1.99   1.63  

Diluted earnings

 1.65   1.92   1.91   1.98   1.61     1.93   1.98   1.65   1.92   1.91   1.98   1.61  

Cash dividends

$.70   .70   .70   .70   .70    $.70   .70   .70   .70   .70   .70   .70  

Average common shares outstanding

        

Basic

 132,049   131,450   131,265   130,856   130,212     132,630   132,356   132,049   131,450   131,265   130,856   130,212  

Diluted

 132,769  132,278  132,128  131,828  131,126    133,376   133,116   132,769   132,278   132,128   131,828   131,126  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Performance ratios, annualized

        

Return on

        

Average assets

 1.02 1.12 1.17 1.27 1.07   1.13 1.18 1.02 1.12 1.17 1.27 1.07

Average common shareholders’ equity

 7.99 9.10 9.18 9.79 8.22   8.93 9.37 7.99 9.10 9.18 9.79 8.22

Net interest margin on average earning assets (taxable-equivalent basis)

 3.17 3.10 3.23 3.40 3.52   3.14 3.17 3.17 3.10 3.23 3.40 3.52

Nonaccrual loans to total loans and leases, net of unearned discount

 1.18 1.20 1.29 1.36 1.39   1.15 1.17 1.18 1.20 1.29 1.36 1.39
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net operating (tangible) results (a)

        

Net operating income (in thousands)

$245,776   281,929   279,838   289,974   235,162    $282,907   290,341   245,776   281,929   279,838   289,974   235,162  

Diluted net operating income per common share

 1.68   1.95   1.94   2.02   1.66     1.95   2.01   1.68   1.95   1.94   2.02   1.66  

Annualized return on

        

Average tangible assets

 1.08 1.18 1.24 1.35 1.15   1.18 1.24 1.08 1.18 1.24 1.35 1.15

Average tangible common shareholders’ equity

 11.90 13.55 13.80 14.92 12.76   12.98 13.76 11.90 13.55 13.80 14.92 12.76

Efficiency ratio (b)

 61.46 57.84 58.44 58.20 62.83   57.05 58.23 61.46 57.84 58.44 58.20 62.83
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance sheet data

        

In millions, except per share

        

Average balances

        

Total assets (c)

$95,892   98,644   93,245   89,873   86,665    $98,515   97,598   95,892   98,644   93,245   89,873   86,665  

Total tangible assets (c)

 92,346   95,093   89,689   86,311   83,096     94,989   94,067   92,346   95,093   89,689   86,311   83,096  

Earning assets

 85,212   87,965   82,776   79,556   76,288     88,446   87,333   85,212   87,965   82,776   79,556   76,288  

Investment securities

 13,376   12,978   12,780   10,959   9,265     14,441   14,195   13,376   12,978   12,780   10,959   9,265  

Loans and leases, net of unearned discount

 66,587   65,767   64,763   64,343   63,763     67,849   67,670   66,587   65,767   64,763   64,343   63,763  

Deposits

 71,698   75,515   70,772   69,659   67,327     73,821   72,958   71,698   75,515   70,772   69,659   67,327  

Common shareholders’ equity (c)

 11,227   11,211   11,015   10,808   10,576     11,555   11,404   11,227   11,211   11,015   10,808   10,576  

Tangible common shareholders’ equity (c)

 7,681  7,660  7,459  7,246  7,007    8,029   7,873   7,681   7,660   7,459   7,246   7,007  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At end of quarter

        

Total assets (c)

$98,378   96,686   97,228   90,835   88,530    $97,797   97,080   98,378   96,686   97,228   90,835   88,530  

Total tangible assets (c)

 94,834   93,137   93,674   87,276   84,965     94,272   93,552   94,834   93,137   93,674   87,276   84,965  

Earning assets

 87,959   86,278   86,751   80,062   77,950     87,807   86,990   87,959   86,278   86,751   80,062   77,950  

Investment securities

 14,393   12,994   13,348   12,120   10,364     14,495   14,752   14,393   12,994   13,348   12,120   10,364  

Loans and leases, net of unearned discount

 67,099   66,669   65,572   64,748   64,135     68,540   68,131   67,099   66,669   65,572   64,748   64,135  

Deposits

 73,594   73,582   74,342   69,829   68,699     72,945   72,630   73,594   73,582   74,342   69,829   68,699  

Common shareholders’ equity, net of undeclared cumulative preferred dividends (c)

 11,294   11,102   11,099   10,934   10,652     11,687   11,433   11,294   11,102   11,099   10,934   10,652  

Tangible common shareholders’ equity (c)

 7,750   7,553   7,545   7,375   7,087     8,162   7,905   7,750   7,553   7,545   7,375   7,087  

Equity per common share

 84.95   83.88   83.99   82.86   81.05     87.67   85.90   84.95   83.88   83.99   82.86   81.05  

Tangible equity per common share

 58.29  57.06  57.10  55.89  53.92    61.22   59.39   58.29   57.06   57.10   55.89   53.92  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Market price per common share

        

High

$129.58   128.96   128.69   125.90   123.04    $134.00   128.70   129.58   128.96   128.69   125.90   123.04  

Low

 111.78   112.42   118.51   116.10   109.16     111.86   117.86   111.78   112.42   118.51   116.10   109.16  

Closing

 127.00  125.62  123.29  124.05  121.30    121.95   124.93   127.00   125.62   123.29   124.05   121.30  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Excludes amortization and balances related to goodwill and core deposit and other intangible assets and merger-related gains and expenses which, except in the calculation of the efficiency ratio, are net of applicable income tax effects. A reconciliation of net income and net operating income appears in Table 2.
(b)Excludes impact of merger-related gains and expenses and net securities transactions.
(c)The difference between total assets and total tangible assets, and common shareholders’ equity and tangible common shareholders’ equity, represents goodwill, core deposit and other intangible assets, net of applicable deferred tax balances. A reconciliation of such balances appears in Table 2.

 

- 87 --98-


M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table 2

RECONCILIATION OF QUARTERLY GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

 

   2015  2014 Quarters 
   First Quarter  Fourth  Third  Second  First 

Income statement data

      

In thousands, except per share

      

Net income

      

Net income

  $241,613    277,549    275,344    284,336    229,017  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets (a)

   4,163    4,380    4,494    5,638    6,145  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net operating income

$245,776  281,929  279,838  289,974  235,162 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

Diluted earnings per common share

$1.65   1.92   1.91   1.98   1.61  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets (a)

 .03   .03   .03   .04   .05  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted net operating earnings per common share

$1.68  1.95  1.94  2.02  1.66 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other expense

Other expense

$686,375   666,221   665,359   667,660   690,234  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets

 (6,793 (7,170 (7,358 (9,234 (10,062
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Noninterest operating expense

$679,582  659,051  658,001  658,426  680,172 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Efficiency ratio

Noninterest operating expense (numerator)

$679,582  659,051  658,001  658,426  680,172 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Taxable-equivalent net interest income

 665,426   687,847   674,900   674,963   662,378  

Other income

 440,203   451,643   451,111   456,412   420,107  

Less: Loss on bank investment securities

 (98) —     —     —     —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Denominator

$1,105,727  1,139,490  1,126,011  1,131,375  1,082,485 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Efficiency ratio

 61.46 57.84 58.44 58.20 62.83
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance sheet data

In millions

Average assets

Average assets

$95,892   98,644   93,245   89,873   86,665  

Goodwill

 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

 (31 (38 (45 (53 (64

Deferred taxes

 10  12  14  16  20 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average tangible assets

$92,346  95,093  89,689  86,311  83,096 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average common equity

Average total equity

$12,459   12,442   12,247   12,039   11,648  

Preferred stock

 (1,232 (1,231 (1,232 (1,231 (1,072
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average common equity

 11,227  11,211  11,015  10,808  10,576 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Goodwill

 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

 (31 (38 (45 (53 (64

Deferred taxes

 10  12  14  16  20 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average tangible common equity

$7,681  7,660  7,459  7,246  7,007 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At end of quarter

Total assets

Total assets

$98,378   96,686   97,228   90,835   88,530  

Goodwill

 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

 (28 (35 (42 (49 (59

Deferred taxes

 9  11  13  15  19 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total tangible assets

$94,834  93,137  93,674  87,276  84,965 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total common equity

Total equity

$12,528   12,336   12,333   12,169   11,887  

Preferred stock

 (1,232 (1,231 (1,232 (1,232 (1,232

Undeclared dividends - cumulative preferred stock

 (2 (3 (2 (3 (3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Common equity, net of undeclared cumulative preferred dividends

 11,294   11,102  11,099  10,934  10,652  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Goodwill

 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525 (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

 (28 (35 (42 (49 (59

Deferred taxes

 9  11  13  15  19 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total tangible common equity

$7,750  7,553  7,545  7,375  7,087 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)After any related tax effect.
   2015 Quarters  2014 Quarters 
   Third  Second  First  Fourth  Third  Second  First 

Income statement data

        

In thousands, except per share

        

Net income

        

Net income

  $280,401    286,688    241,613    277,549    275,344    284,336    229,017  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets (a)

   2,506    3,653    4,163    4,380    4,494    5,638    6,145  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net operating income

  $282,907    290,341    245,776    281,929    279,838    289,974    235,162  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

        

Diluted earnings per common share

  $1.93    1.98    1.65    1.92    1.91    1.98    1.61  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets (a)

   .02    .03    .03    .03    .03    .04    .05  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted net operating earnings per common share

  $1.95    2.01    1.68    1.95    1.94    2.02    1.66  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other expense

        

Other expense

  $653,816    696,628    686,375    666,221    665,359    667,660    690,234  

Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets

   (4,090  (5,965  (6,793  (7,170  (7,358  (9,234  (10,062
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Noninterest operating expense

  $649,726    690,663    679,582    659,051    658,001    658,426    680,172  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Efficiency ratio

        

Noninterest operating expense (numerator)

  $649,726    690,663    679,582    659,051    658,001    658,426    680,172  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Taxable-equivalent net interest income

   699,075    689,148    665,426    687,847    674,900    674,963    662,378  

Other income

   439,699    497,027    440,203    451,643    451,111    456,412    420,107  

Less: Loss on bank investment securities

   —      (10  (98  —      —      —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Denominator

  $1,138,774    1,186,185    1,105,727    1,139,490    1,126,011    1,131,375    1,082,485  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Efficiency ratio

   57.05  58.23  61.46  57.84  58.44  58.20  62.83
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance sheet data

        

In millions

        

Average assets

        

Average assets

  $98,515    97,598    95,892    98,644    93,245    89,873    86,665  

Goodwill

   (3,513  (3,514  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

   (20  (25  (31  (38  (45  (53  (64

Deferred taxes

   7    8    10    12    14    16    20  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average tangible assets

  $94,989    94,067    92,346    95,093    89,689    86,311    83,096  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average common equity

        

Average total equity

  $12,787    12,636    12,459    12,442    12,247    12,039    11,648  

Preferred stock

   (1,232  (1,232  (1,232  (1,231  (1,232  (1,231  (1,072
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average common equity

   11,555    11,404    11,227    11,211    11,015    10,808    10,576  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Goodwill

   (3,513  (3,514  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

   (20  (25  (31  (38  (45  (53  (64

Deferred taxes

   7    8    10    12    14    16    20  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Average tangible common equity

  $8,029    7,873    7,681    7,660    7,459    7,246��   7,007  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At end of quarter

        

Total assets

        

Total assets

  $97,797    97,080    98,378    96,686    97,228    90,835    88,530  

Goodwill

   (3,513  (3,513  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

   (18  (22  (28  (35  (42  (49  (59

Deferred taxes

   6    7    9    11    13    15    19  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total tangible assets

  $94,272    93,552    94,834    93,137    93,674    87,276    84,965  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total common equity

        

Total equity

  $12,922    12,668    12,528    12,336    12,333    12,169    11,887  

Preferred stock

   (1,232  (1,232  (1,232  (1,231  (1,232  (1,232  (1,232

Undeclared dividends—cumulative preferred stock

   (3  (3  (2  (3  (2  (3  (3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Common equity, net of undeclared cumulative preferred dividends

   11,687    11,433    11,294    11,102    11,099    10,934    10,652  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Goodwill

   (3,513  (3,513  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525  (3,525

Core deposit and other intangible assets

   (18  (22  (28  (35  (42  (49  (59

Deferred taxes

   6    7    9    11    13    15    19  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total tangible common equity

  $8,162    7,905    7,750    7,553    7,545    7,375    7,087  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)    After any related tax effect.

        

 

- 88 --99-


M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table 3

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND ANNUALIZED TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT RATES

 

  2015 Third Quarter 2015 Second Quarter 2015 First Quarter 
  2015 First Quarter 2014 Fourth Quarter 2014 Third Quarter   Average     Average Average     Average Average     Average 

Average balance in millions; interest in thousands

  Average
Balance
 Interest   Average
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest   Average
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest   Average
Rate
   Balance Interest   Rate Balance Interest   Rate Balance Interest   Rate 

Assets

                          

Earning assets

                          

Loans and leases, net of unearned discount*

                          

Commercial, financial, etc.

  $19,457   $153,866     3.21 19,117   156,627     3.25 18,889   156,440     3.29  $19,939   $161,709     3.22 19,973   158,109     3.18 19,457   153,866     3.21

Real estate - commercial

   27,596   288,121     4.18   27,064   293,283     4.24   26,487   283,476     4.19  

Real estate - consumer

   8,572   88,850     4.15   8,654   90,637     4.19   8,634   90,023     4.17  

Real estate—commercial

   28,309   302,626     4.18   28,208   298,565     4.19   27,596   288,121     4.18  

Real estate—consumer

   8,348   87,047     4.17   8,447   88,473     4.19   8,572   88,850     4.15  

Consumer

   10,962   121,366     4.49   10,932   123,681     4.49   10,753   122,408     4.52     11,253   126,369     4.46   11,042   122,812     4.46   10,962   121,366     4.49  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total loans and leases, net

 66,587   652,203  3.97  65,767   664,228  4.01  64,763   652,347  4.00    67,849   677,751     3.96   67,670   667,959     3.96   66,587   652,203     3.97  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits at banks

 5,073   3,118   .25   9,054   5,744   .25   5,083   3,198   .25     6,060   3,852     .25   5,326   3,351     .25   5,073   3,118     .25  

Federal funds sold and agreements to resell securities

 97   24   .10   86   18   .08   80   14   .07     —      —       —     39   9     .10   97   24     .10  

Trading account

 79   565   2.87   80   353   1.76   70   287   1.65     96   125     .52   103   239     .92   79   565     2.87  

Investment securities**

             

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

 12,437   78,313   2.55   12,032   82,843   2.73   11,817   82,475   2.77     13,548   86,152     2.52   13,265   83,356     2.52   12,437   78,313     2.55  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 159   1,967   5.04   160   1,963   4.86   162   1,897   4.65     138   1,398     4.03   149   1,607     4.32   159   1,967     5.04  

Other

 780   7,735   4.02   786   7,470   3.77   801   8,646   4.28     755   6,996     3.68   781   9,853     5.06   780   7,735     4.02  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total investment securities

 13,376   88,015  2.67  12,978   92,276  2.82  12,780   93,018  2.89    14,441   94,546     2.60   14,195   94,816     2.68   13,376   88,015     2.67  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total earning assets

 85,212   743,925  3.54  87,965   762,619  3.44  82,776   748,864  3.59    88,446   776,274     3.48   87,333   766,374     3.52   85,212   743,925     3.54  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 (925 (924 (924   (937    (929    (925   

Cash and due from banks

 1,221   1,290   1,273     1,218      1,180      1,221     

Other assets

 10,384   10,313   10,120     9,788      10,014      10,384     
  

 

     

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

     

 

    

Total assets

$95,892   98,644   93,245    $98,515      97,598      95,892     
  

 

     

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

     

 

    

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

             

Interest-bearing liabilities

             

Interest-bearing deposits

             

NOW accounts

$1,121   311   .11   1,083   383   .14   1,037   394   .15    $1,309   360     .11   1,333   349     .11   1,121   311     .11  

Savings deposits

 41,525   10,219   .10   42,949   11,151   .10   41,056   11,532   .11     41,197   10,937     .11   41,712   10,361     .10   41,525   10,219     .10  

Time deposits

 3,017   3,740   .50   3,128   3,915   .50   3,227   3,805   .47     2,858   3,643     .51   2,948   3,690     .50   3,017   3,740     .50  

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

 224   147   .27   265   149   .22   325   161   .20     206   151     .29   212   150     .28   224   147     .27  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 45,887   14,417  .13  47,425   15,598  .13  45,645   15,892  .14    45,570   15,091     .13   46,205   14,550     .13   45,887   14,417     .13  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 196   34   .07   195   25   .05   181   19   .04     174   32     .07   195   36     .07   196   34     .07  

Long-term borrowings

 9,835   64,048   2.64   8,954   59,149   2.62  8,547   58,053   2.69    10,114   62,076     2.44   10,164   62,640     2.47   9,835   64,048     2.64  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 55,918   78,499  .57  56,574   74,772  .52  54,373   73,964  .54    55,858   77,199     .55   56,564   77,226     .55   55,918   78,499     .57  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 25,811   28,090   25,127     28,251      26,753      25,811     

Other liabilities

 1,704   1,538   1,498     1,619      1,645      1,704     
  

 

     

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

     

 

    

Total liabilities

 83,433   86,202   80,998     85,728      84,962      83,433     
  

 

     

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

     

 

    

Shareholders’ equity

 12,459   12,442   12,247     12,787      12,636      12,459     
  

 

     

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

     

 

    

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$95,892   98,644   93,245    $98,515      97,598      95,892     
  

 

     

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

     

 

    

Net interest spread

 2.97   2.92   3.05        2.93       2.97       2.97  

Contribution of interest-free funds

 .20  .18  .18       .21       .20       .20  
   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net interest income/margin on earning assets

$665,426  3.17 687,847  3.10 674,900  3.23   $699,075     3.14  689,148     3.17  665,426     3.17
   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*       Includes nonaccrual loans.

(continued)

**     Includes available-for-sale securities at amortized cost.

(continued)

 

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table 3 (continued)

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND ANNUALIZED TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT RATES (continued)

 

  2014 Fourth Quarter 2014 Third Quarter 
  2014 Second Quarter 2014 First Quarter   Average     Average Average     Average 

Average balance in millions; interest in thousands

  Average
Balance
 Interest   Average
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest   Average
Rate
   Balance Interest   Rate Balance Interest   Rate 

Assets

                  

Earning assets

                  

Loans and leases, net of unearned discount*

                  

Commercial, financial, etc.

  $18,978   $157,891     3.34 18,476   153,529     3.37  $19,117   $156,627     3.25 18,889   156,440     3.29

Real estate - commercial

   26,140   278,596     4.22   26,143   287,584     4.40  

Real estate - consumer

   8,746   95,439     4.36   8,844   92,533     4.19  

Real estate—commercial

   27,064   293,283     4.24   26,487   283,476     4.19  

Real estate—consumer

   8,654   90,637     4.19   8,634   90,023     4.17  

Consumer

   10,479   118,157     4.52   10,300   116,631     4.59     10,932   123,681     4.49   10,753   122,408     4.52  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total loans and leases, net

 64,343   650,083  4.05  63,763   650,277  4.14    65,767   664,228     4.01   64,763   652,347     4.00  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits at banks

 4,080   2,535   .25   3,089   1,884   .25     9,054   5,744     .25   5,083   3,198     .25  

Federal funds sold and agreements to resell securities

 90   16   .07   100   16   .07     86   18     .08   80   14     .07  

Trading account

 84   264   1.25   71   477   2.68     80   353     1.76   70   287     1.65  

Investment securities**

         

U.S. Treasury and federal agencies

 9,984   74,046   2.97   8,286   64,814   3.17     12,032   82,843     2.73   11,817   82,475     2.77  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 166   1,986   4.82   177   2,269   5.20     160   1,963     4.86   162   1,897     4.65  

Other

 809   11,209   5.56   802   9,160   4.63     786   7,470     3.77   801   8,646     4.28  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total investment securities

 10,959   87,241  3.19  9,265   76,243  3.34    12,978   92,276     2.82   12,780   93,018     2.89  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total earning assets

 79,556   740,139  3.73  76,288   728,897  3.87    87,965   762,619     3.44   82,776   748,864     3.59  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 (922 (923   (924    (924   

Cash and due from banks

 1,224   1,322     1,290      1,273     

Other assets

 10,015   9,978     10,313      10,120     
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

    

Total assets

$89,873   86,665    $98,644      93,245     
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

    

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

         

Interest-bearing liabilities

         

Interest-bearing deposits

         

NOW accounts

$1,026   330   .13   988   297   .12    $1,083   383     .14   1,037   394     .15  

Savings deposits

 39,478   11,181   .11   38,358   11,601   .12     42,949   11,151     .10   41,056   11,532     .11  

Time deposits

 3,350   3,855   .46   3,460   3,940   .46     3,128   3,915     .50   3,227   3,805     .47  

Deposits at Cayman Islands office

 339   181   .21   380   208   .22     265   149     .22   325   161     .20  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 44,193   15,547  .14  43,186   16,046  .15    47,425   15,598     .13   45,645   15,892     .14  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 220   25   .05   264   32   .05     195   25     .05   181   19     .04  

Long-term borrowings

 6,525   49,604   3.05  5,897   50,441   3.47    8,954   59,149     2.62   8,547   58,053     2.69  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 50,938   65,176  .51  49,347   66,519  .55    56,574   74,772     .52   54,373   73,964     .54  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 25,466   24,141     28,090      25,127     

Other liabilities

 1,430   1,529     1,538      1,498     
  

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

    

Total liabilities

 77,834   75,017     86,202      80,998     
  

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

    

Shareholders’ equity

 12,039   11,648     12,442      12,247     
  

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

    

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$89,873   86,665    $98,644      93,245     
  

 

     

 

      

 

     

 

    

Net interest spread

 3.22   3.32        2.92       3.05  

Contribution of interest-free funds

 .18  .20       .18       .18  
   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net interest income/margin on earning assets

$674,963  3.40 662,378  3.52   $687,847     3.10  674,900     3.23
   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*Includes nonaccrual loans.
**Includes available-for-sale securities at amortized cost.

 

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Incorporated by reference to the discussion contained under the caption “Taxable-equivalent Net Interest Income” in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon their evaluation of the effectiveness of M&T’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), Robert G. Wilmers, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and René F. Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that M&T’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,September 30, 2015.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. M&T regularly assesses the adequacy of its internal control over financial reporting and enhances its controls in response to internal control assessments and internal and external audit and regulatory recommendations. No changes in internal control over financial reporting have been identified in connection with the evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, M&T’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

M&T and its subsidiaries are subject in the normal course of business to various pending and threatened legal proceedings and other matters in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. On an on-going basis management, after consultation with legal counsel, assesses the Company’s liabilities and contingencies in connection with such legal proceedings. For those matters where it is probable that the Company will incur losses and the amounts of the losses can be reasonably estimated, the Company records an expense and corresponding liability in its consolidated financial statements. To the extent the pending or threatened litigation could result in exposure in excess of that liability, the amount of such excess is not currently estimable. Although not considered probable, the range of reasonably possible further losses for such matters in the aggregate, beyond the existing recorded liability, was between $0 and $40 million. Although the Company does not believe that the outcome of pending litigations will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, it cannot rule out the possibility that such outcomes will be material to the consolidated results of operations for a particular reporting period in the future.

Wilmington Trust Corporation Investigative and Litigation Matters

M&T’s Wilmington Trust Corporation (“Wilmington Trust”) subsidiary is the subject of certain governmental investigations arising from actions undertaken by Wilmington Trust prior to M&T’s acquisition of Wilmington Trust and its subsidiaries, as set forth below.

DOJ Investigation: Prior to M&T’s acquisition of Wilmington Trust, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) commenced an investigation of Wilmington Trust, relating to Wilmington Trust’s financial reporting and securities filings, as well as certain commercial real estate lending relationships involving its subsidiary bank, Wilmington Trust Company, all of which relate to filings and activities occurring prior to the acquisition of Wilmington Trust by M&T. Counsel for Wilmington Trust has met with the DOJ to discuss the DOJ investigation. The DOJ investigation is ongoing.

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This investigation could lead to administrative or legal proceedings resulting in potential civil and/or criminal remedies, or settlements, including, among other things, enforcement actions, fines, penalties, restitution or additional costs and expenses.

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In Re Wilmington Trust Securities Litigation (U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, Case No. 10-CV-0990-SLR): Beginning on November 18, 2010, a series of parties, purporting to be class representatives, commenced a putative class action lawsuit against Wilmington Trust, alleging that Wilmington Trust’s financial reporting and securities filings were in violation of securities laws. The cases were consolidated and Wilmington Trust moved to dismiss. The Court issued an order denying Wilmington Trust’s motion to dismiss on March 20, 2014. The parties are currently engaged in the discovery phase of the lawsuit.

Other Matters

The Company is the subject of an investigation by government agencies relating to the origination of Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insured residential home loans and residential home loans sold to The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) and The Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”). A number of other U.S. financial institutions have announced similar investigations. Regarding FHA loans, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Office of Inspector General and the DOJ (collectively, the “Government”) are investigating whether the Company complied with underwriting guidelines concerning certain loans where HUD paid FHA insurance claims. The Company is fully cooperating with the investigation. The Government has advised the Company that based upon its review of a sample of loans for which an FHA insurance claim was paid by HUD, some of the loans do not meet underwriting guidelines. The Company, based on its own review of the sample, does not agree with the sampling methodology and loan analysis employed by the Government. Regarding loans originated by the Company and sold to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the investigation concerns whether the mortgages sold to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae comply with applicable underwriting guidelines. The Company is also cooperating with that portion of the investigation. The investigation could lead to claims by the Government under the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which allow treble and other special damages substantially in excess of actual losses. Remedies in these proceedings or settlements may include restitution, fines, penalties, or alterations in the Company’s business practices. The Company and the Government continue settlement discussions regarding the investigation.

Due to their complex nature, it is difficult to estimate when litigation and investigatory matters such as these may be resolved. As set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Item 1 Legal Proceedings, losses from current litigation and regulatory matters which the Company is subject to that are not currently considered probable are within a range of reasonably possible losses for such matters in the aggregate, beyond the existing recorded liability, and are included in the range of reasonably possible losses set forth above.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes in risk factors relating to M&T to those disclosed in response to Item 1A. to Part I of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

(a)–(b) Not applicable.

(c)

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 
              (d)Maximum 
          (c)Total   Number (or 
          Number of   Approximate 
          Shares   Dollar Value) 
          (or Units)   of Shares 
          Purchased   (or Units) 
  (a)Total       as Part of   that may yet 
  Number   (b)Average   Publicly   be Purchased 
  of Shares   Price Paid   Announced   Under the 
  (or Units)   per Share   Plans or   Plans or 

Period

  (a)Total
Number
of Shares
(or Units)
Purchased (1)
   (b)Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
   (c)Total
Number of
Shares
(or Units)
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   (d)Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value)
of Shares
(or Units)
that may yet
be Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs (2)
   Purchased(1)   (or Unit)   Programs   Programs (2) 

January 1 – January 31, 2015

   173,268    $113.81     —       2,181,500  

February 1 – February 28, 2015

   1,029     120.54     —       2,181,500  

March 1 – March 31, 2015

   1,636     125.64     —       2,181,500  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

July 1 – July 31, 2015

   4,316    $129.75     —       2,181,500  

August 1 – August 31, 2015

   1,288     128.98     —       2,181,500  

September 1 – September 30, 2015

   738     117.92     —       2,181,500  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

 175,933  $113.96   —       6,342    $128.22     —      
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(1)The total number of shares purchased during the periods indicated reflects shares deemed to have been received from employees who exercised stock options by attesting to previously acquired common shares in satisfaction of the exercise price or shares received from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock awards in satisfaction of applicable tax withholding obligations, as is permitted under M&T’s stock-based compensation plans.
(2)On February 22, 2007, M&T announced a program to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares of its common stock. No shares were purchased under such program during the periods indicated.

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

(Not applicable.)

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

(None.)

 

Item 5.Other Information.

(None.)

 

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Item 6.Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report.

 

Exhibit

No.

  .
  31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document. Filed herewith.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. Filed herewith.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase. Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

M&T BANK CORPORATION
Date: October 30, 2015By:

/s/ René F. Jones

René F. Jones
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

.
  31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document. Filed herewith.
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. Filed herewith.
101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase. Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

M&T BANK CORPORATION
Date: May 8, 2015By:

/s/ René F. Jones

René F. Jones
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

No.

  31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
  32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. §1350 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document. Filed herewith.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. Filed herewith.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. Filed herewith.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase. Filed herewith.

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