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Zions Bancorporation, N.A. One South Main Salt Lake City, UT 84133 April 22, 2024 | |
www.zionsbancorporation.com |
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Contact: Shannon Drage (801) 844-8208
Media Contact: Rob Brough (801) 844-7979
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Zions Bancorporation, N.A. reports: 1Q24 Net Earnings of $143 million, diluted EPS of $0.96 |
compared with 1Q23 Net Earnings of $198 million, diluted EPS of $1.33, and 4Q23 Net Earnings of $116 million, diluted EPS of $0.78 |
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FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
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$0.96 | | $143 million | | 2.94% | | 10.4% |
Net earnings per diluted common share | | Net earnings | | Net interest margin (“NIM”) | | Estimated Common Equity Tier 1 ratio |
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FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS¹ |
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Net Interest Income and NIM | • | Net interest income was $586 million, down 14% |
• | NIM was 2.94%, compared with 3.33%, up from 2.91% in the fourth quarter of 2023 |
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Operating Performance | • | Pre-provision net revenue² ("PPNR") was $226 million, down 33%; adjusted PPNR² was $242 million, down 29% |
• | Customer-related noninterest income remained flat at $151 million |
• | Noninterest expense was $526 million, up 3%, and included a $13 million FDIC special assessment accrual; adjusted noninterest expense² remained relatively stable at $511 million |
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Loans and Credit Quality | • | Loans and leases were $58.1 billion, up 3% |
• | The provision for credit losses was $13 million, compared with $45 million |
• | The allowance for credit losses was 1.27%, compared with 1.20%, of loans and leases |
• | The annualized ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs to average loans and leases was 0.04%, compared with 0.00% |
• | Nonperforming assets3 were $254 million, or 0.44%, compared with $173 million, or 0.31%, of loans and leases |
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Deposits and Borrowed Funds | • | Total deposits were $74.2 billion, up 7% |
• | Short-term borrowings, consisting primarily of secured borrowings, were $4.9 billion, compared with $12.1 billion |
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Capital | • | The estimated CET1 capital ratio was 10.4%, compared with 9.9% |
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CEO COMMENTARY |
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Harris H. Simmons, Chairman and CEO of Zions Bancorporation, commented, “First quarter results continued to reflect the adverse impact on net interest income of the bank failures a year ago, with taxable-equivalent revenue down 11.3% from the prior year. We nevertheless saw incremental improvement in our net interest margin and earning asset growth, and adjusted operating expenses (which exclude an additional FDIC special assessment related to last year’s bank failures) increased a modest 0.4% from last year’s quarter.” Mr. Simmons continued, “Although we experienced an increase in classified loans during the quarter, our commercial real estate portfolio continues to perform relatively well; classified loans in that portfolio increased only 7%, and we had a slight net recovery in previously charged-off CRE loans during the quarter. We continue to expect that ultimate realized loan losses will be very manageable over the remainder of the year, as indicated by annualized net charge-offs for the quarter which were a very low 0.04% of loans and leases.” Mr. Simmons concluded, “Immediately following quarter end, we completed a very successful conversion of all the deposit accounts at Amegy Bank and Nevada State Bank to our new TCS BaNCS™ platform. We anticipate completing the conversion of substantially all remaining accounts later this summer, providing us the ability to post transactions to our core systems in real time, significantly improve internal processes, and better serve customers.” |
OPERATING PERFORMANCE2 |
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(In millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
2024 | | 2023 | | | | |
Adjusted PPNR | $ | 242 | | $ | 341 | | | | |
Net charge-offs (recoveries) | $ | 6 | | $ | — | | | | |
Efficiency ratio | 67.9 | % | | 59.9 | % | | | | |
Weighted average diluted shares | 147.3 | | | 148.0 | | | | | |
1 Comparisons noted in the bullet points are calculated for the current quarter compared with the same prior year period unless otherwise specified.
2 For information on non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 16-17.
3 Does not include banking premises held for sale.
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Comparisons noted in the sections below are calculated for the current quarter versus the same prior-year period unless otherwise specified. Growth rates of 100% or more are considered not meaningful (“NM”) as they generally reflect a low starting point.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Net Interest Income and Margin |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Interest and fees on loans | $ | 865 | | $ | 848 | | $ | 726 | | $ | 17 | | | 2 | % | | $ | 139 | | | 19 | % |
Interest on money market investments | 47 | | 48 | | 57 | | (1) | | | (2) | | | (10) | | | (18) | |
Interest on securities | 142 | | 144 | | 137 | | (2) | | | (1) | | | 5 | | | 4 | |
Total interest income | 1,054 | | 1,040 | | 920 | | 14 | | | 1 | | | 134 | | | 15 | |
Interest on deposits | 376 | | 395 | | 82 | | (19) | | | (5) | | | 294 | | | NM |
Interest on short- and long-term borrowings | 92 | | 62 | | 159 | | 30 | | | 48 | | | (67) | | | (42) | |
Total interest expense | 468 | | 457 | | 241 | | 11 | | | 2 | | | 227 | | | 94 | |
Net interest income | $ | 586 | | $ | 583 | | $ | 679 | | $ | 3 | | | 1 | | | $ | (93) | | | (14) | |
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Yield on interest-earning assets1 | 5.25 | % | | 5.15 | % | | 4.49 | % | | 10 | | | | | 76 | | | |
Rate paid on total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities1 | 2.34 | % | | 2.25 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 9 | | | | | 117 | | | |
Cost of total deposits1 | 2.06 | % | | 2.06 | % | | 0.47 | % | | — | | | | | 159 | | | |
Net interest margin1 | 2.94 | % | | 2.91 | % | | 3.33 | % | | 3 | | | | | (39) | | | |
1 Rates are calculated using amounts in thousands and a tax rate of 21% for the periods presented.
Net interest income decreased $93 million, or 14%, in the first quarter of 2024, relative to the prior year period, as higher funding costs offset higher earning asset yields. The net interest margin was 2.94%, compared with 3.33%, and was up from 2.91% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The yield on average interest-earning assets was 5.25% in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 76 basis points, reflecting higher interest rates and a favorable mix change to higher yielding assets. The yield on average loans and leases increased 76 basis points to 6.06%, and the yield on average securities increased 38 basis points to 2.84% in the first quarter of 2024.
The rate paid on total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities was 2.34%, compared with 1.17% in the prior year quarter, and the cost of total deposits was 2.06%, compared with 0.47%, also reflecting the higher interest rate environment as well as reduced noninterest-bearing deposits.
Net interest income was also impacted by reduced interest-earning assets and an increase in interest-bearing liabilities. Average interest-earning assets decreased $2.2 billion, or 3%, from the prior year quarter, driven by declines of $2.5 billion and $1.5 billion in average securities and average money market investments, respectively. The decrease in average securities was primarily due to principal reductions. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1.8 billion in average loans and leases.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $6.0 billion, or 12%, from the prior year quarter, driven by an increase of $12.0 billion in average interest-bearing deposits, as customers moved from noninterest-bearing to interest-bearing products in response to the higher interest rate environment. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of $6.0 billion in average borrowed funds.
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Noninterest Income |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Commercial account fees | $ | 44 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 1 | | | 2 | % | | $ | 1 | | | 2 | % |
Card fees | 23 | | | 26 | | | 24 | | | (3) | | | (12) | | | (1) | | | (4) | |
Retail and business banking fees | 16 | | | 17 | | | 16 | | | (1) | | | (6) | | | — | | | — | |
Loan-related fees and income | 15 | | | 16 | | | 21 | | | (1) | | | (6) | | | (6) | | | (29) | |
Capital markets fees | 24 | | | 19 | | | 17 | | | 5 | | | 26 | | | 7 | | | 41 | |
Wealth management fees | 15 | | | 14 | | | 15 | | | 1 | | | 7 | | | — | | | — | |
Other customer-related fees | 14 | | | 15 | | | 15 | | | (1) | | | (7) | | | (1) | | | (7) | |
Customer-related noninterest income | 151 | | | 150 | | | 151 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | |
Fair value and nonhedge derivative income (loss) | 1 | | | (9) | | | (3) | | | 10 | | | NM | | 4 | | | NM |
Dividends and other income | 6 | | | 8 | | | 11 | | | (2) | | | (25) | | | (5) | | | (45) | |
Securities gains (losses), net | (2) | | | (1) | | | 1 | | | (1) | | | NM | | (3) | | | NM |
Total noninterest income | $ | 156 | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 8 | | | 5 | | | $ | (4) | | | (3) | |
Customer-related noninterest income remained flat at $151 million. An increase in capital markets fees, driven largely by improved real estate capital markets and securities underwriting activity, was partially offset by a decrease in loan-related fees and income, primarily due to higher gains on loan sales in the prior year period and a decline in loan servicing income resulting from the sale of associated mortgage servicing rights in the third quarter of 2023.
Dividends and other income decreased $5 million, primarily due to higher mark-to-market valuation adjustments related to servicing rights in the prior year quarter and a decrease in dividends on FHLB stock. Net securities gains decreased $3 million, due to a $4 million valuation loss associated with one of our equity investments in the current period. These decreases were offset by a $4 million increase in fair value and nonhedge derivative income, primarily due to credit valuation adjustments on client-related interest rate swaps.
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Noninterest Expense |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 331 | | | $ | 301 | | | $ | 339 | | | $ | 30 | | | 10 | % | | $ | (8) | | | (2) | % |
Technology, telecom, and information processing | 62 | | | 65 | | | 55 | | | (3) | | | (5) | | | 7 | | | 13 | |
Occupancy and equipment, net | 39 | | | 38 | | | 40 | | | 1 | | | 3 | | | (1) | | | (3) | |
Professional and legal services | 16 | | | 17 | | | 13 | | | (1) | | | (6) | | | 3 | | | 23 | |
Marketing and business development | 10 | | | 11 | | | 12 | | | (1) | | | (9) | | | (2) | | | (17) | |
Deposit insurance and regulatory expense | 34 | | | 109 | | | 18 | | | (75) | | | (69) | | | 16 | | | 89 | |
Credit-related expense | 7 | | | 7 | | | 6 | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | 17 | |
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Other | 27 | | | 33 | | | 29 | | | (6) | | | (18) | | | (2) | | | (7) | |
Total noninterest expense | $ | 526 | | | $ | 581 | | | $ | 512 | | | $ | (55) | | | (9) | | | $ | 14 | | | 3 | |
Adjusted noninterest expense 1 | $ | 511 | | | $ | 489 | | | $ | 509 | | | $ | 22 | | | 4 | | | $ | 2 | | | — | |
1 For information on non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 16-17.
Total noninterest expense increased $14 million, or 3%, relative to the prior year quarter. Deposit insurance and regulatory expense increased $16 million, driven largely by a $13 million accrual associated with an updated special assessment estimate by the FDIC during the current quarter. Technology, telecom, and information processing expense increased $7 million, or 13%, primarily due to increases in software amortization expenses associated with the replacement of our core loan and deposit banking system, as well as other related application software, license, and maintenance expenses. Salaries and employee benefits expense decreased $8 million, or 2%, primarily due to a decline in incentive compensation accruals.
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Adjusted noninterest expense remained relatively flat at $511 million. The efficiency ratio was 67.9%, compared with 59.9%, primarily due to a decline in adjusted taxable-equivalent revenue. For information on non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 16-17.
BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
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Investment Securities |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost | $ | 10,209 | | | $ | 10,382 | | | $ | 10,961 | | | $ | (173) | | | (2) | % | | $ | (752) | | | (7) | % |
Available-for-sale, at fair value | 9,931 | | | 10,300 | | | 11,594 | | | (369) | | | (4) | | | (1,663) | | | (14) | |
Trading account, at fair value | 59 | | | 48 | | | 12 | | | 11 | | | 23 | | | 47 | | | NM |
Total investment securities, net of allowance | $ | 20,199 | | | $ | 20,730 | | | $ | 22,567 | | | $ | (531) | | | (3) | | | $ | (2,368) | | | (10) | |
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Total investment securities decreased $2.4 billion, or 10%, to $20.2 billion at March 31, 2024, due largely to AFS and HTM principal reductions. The trading securities portfolio, comprised of municipal securities, totaled $59 million at March 31, 2024, compared with $12 million at March 31, 2023.
We invest in securities to actively manage liquidity and interest rate risk and to generate interest income. We primarily own securities that can readily provide us cash and liquidity through secured borrowing agreements without the need to sell the securities. Our fixed-rate securities portfolio helps balance the inherent interest rate mismatch between loans and deposits and protects the economic value of shareholders' equity. At March 31, 2024, the estimated duration, which measures price sensitivity to interest rate changes, of our securities portfolio was 3.6 percent, compared with 4.1 percent at March 31, 2023. The decline was primarily due to the addition of fair value hedges of fixed-rate securities during the second quarter of 2023.
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Loans and Leases |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Loans held for sale | $ | 12 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | (41) | | | (77) | % | | $ | 7 | | | NM |
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Commercial | $ | 30,479 | | | $ | 30,588 | | | $ | 30,576 | | | $ | (109) | | | — | | | $ | (97) | | | — | % |
Commercial real estate | 13,578 | | | 13,371 | | | 12,898 | | | 207 | | | 2 | | | 680 | | | 5 | |
Consumer | 14,052 | | | 13,820 | | | 12,857 | | | 232 | | | 2 | | | 1,195 | | | 9 | |
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and fees | 58,109 | | | 57,779 | | | 56,331 | | | 330 | | | 1 | | | 1,778 | | | 3 | |
Less allowance for loan losses | 699 | | | 684 | | | 618 | | | 15 | | | 2 | | | 81 | | | 13 | |
Loans and leases held for investment, net of allowance | $ | 57,410 | | | $ | 57,095 | | | $ | 55,713 | | | $ | 315 | | | 1 | | | $ | 1,697 | | | 3 | |
Unfunded lending commitments | $ | 29,490 | | | $ | 29,716 | | | $ | 30,723 | | | $ | (226) | | | (1) | | | $ | (1,233) | | | (4) | |
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and fees, increased $1.8 billion, or 3%, to $58.1 billion at March 31, 2024, relative to the prior year quarter. Consumer loans increased $1.2 billion from the prior year quarter, primarily in the 1-4 family residential portfolio, and commercial real estate loans increased $0.7 billion, primarily in the multi-family and industrial construction loan portfolios. Increased funding of construction lending commitments and a slower pace of loan payoffs contributed to growth in these portfolios. Unfunded lending commitments decreased $1.2 billion, or 4%, to $29.5 billion at March 31, 2024, primarily due to draws on existing commercial and consumer construction lending commitments.
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Credit Quality |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Provision for credit losses | $ | 13 | | $ | — | | $ | 45 | | $ | 13 | | | NM | | $ | (32) | | | (71) | % |
Allowance for credit losses | 736 | | 729 | | 678 | | 7 | | | 1 | % | | 58 | | | 9 | % |
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries) | 6 | | 9 | | — | | (3) | | | (33) | | | 6 | | | NM |
Nonperforming assets2 | 254 | | 228 | | 173 | | 26 | | | 11 | | | 81 | | | 47 | |
Classified loans | 966 | | 825 | | 912 | | 141 | | | 17 | | | 54 | | | 6 | |
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Ratio of ACL to loans1 and leases outstanding, at period end | 1.27 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.20 | % | | 1 | | | | | 7 | | | |
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Annualized ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs to average loans | 0.04 | % | | 0.06 | % | | — | % | | (2) | | | | | 4 | | | |
Ratio of classified loans to total loans and leases | 1.66 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.62 | % | | 23 | | | | | 4 | | | |
Ratio of nonperforming assets1 and accruing loans 90 days or more past due to loans and leases and other real estate owned | 0.44 | % | | 0.40 | % | | 0.31 | % | | 4 | | | | | 13 | | | |
1 Does not include loans held for sale.
2 Does not include banking premises held for sale.
During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a $13 million provision for credit losses, compared with a $45 million provision during the prior year period. The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $736 million at March 31, 2024, compared with $678 million at March 31, 2023. The year-over-year increase in the ACL reflects declines in credit quality, incremental reserves associated with portfolio-specific risks including commercial real estate, and loan growth. The ratio of ACL to total loans and leases was 1.27% at March 31, 2024, compared with 1.20% at March 31, 2023.
Net loan and lease charge-offs totaled $6 million, compared with zero net charge-offs in the prior year quarter. Classified loans increased $54 million, or 6%. Nonperforming assets increased $81 million, or 47%, primarily in the commercial and industrial and term commercial real estate portfolios.
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Deposits and Borrowed Funds |
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(In millions) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 25,137 | | | $ | 26,244 | | | $ | 30,974 | | | $ | (1,107) | | | (4) | % | | $ | (5,837) | | | (19) | % |
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Savings and money market | 38,835 | | | 38,663 | | | 30,826 | | | 172 | | | — | | | 8,009 | | | 26 | |
Time | 5,972 | | | 5,619 | | | 2,024 | | | 353 | | | 6 | | | 3,948 | | | NM |
Brokered | 4,293 | | | 4,435 | | | 5,384 | | | (142) | | | (3) | | | (1,091) | | | (20) | |
Total interest-bearing | 49,100 | | | 48,717 | | | 38,234 | | | 383 | | | 1 | | | 10,866 | | | 28 | |
Total deposits | $ | 74,237 | | | $ | 74,961 | | | $ | 69,208 | | | $ | (724) | | | (1) | | | $ | 5,029 | | | 7 | |
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Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | $ | 4,895 | | | $ | 4,379 | | | $ | 12,124 | | | $ | 516 | | | 12 | | | $ | (7,229) | | | (60) | |
Long-term debt | 544 | | | 542 | | | 663 | | | 2 | | | — | | | (119) | | | (18) | |
Total borrowed funds | $ | 5,439 | | | $ | 4,921 | | | $ | 12,787 | | | $ | 518 | | | 11 | | | $ | (7,348) | | | (57) | |
Total deposits increased $5.0 billion, or 7%, from the prior year quarter, as a $10.9 billion increase in interest-bearing deposits was partially offset by a $5.8 billion decrease in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, as customers moved to interest-bearing products in response to the higher interest rate environment.
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At March 31, 2024, customer deposits (excluding brokered deposits) totaled $69.9 billion, compared with $63.8 billion at March 31, 2023, and included approximately $7.5 billion of reciprocal deposits. Our loan-to-deposit ratio was 78%, compared with 81% in the prior year quarter.
Total borrowed funds, consisting primarily of secured borrowings, decreased $7.3 billion, or 57%, from the prior year quarter, due largely to an increase in interest-bearing deposits and a decrease in interest-earning assets. The decrease in long-term debt was due to the maturity of a senior note during the second quarter of 2023.
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Shareholders’ Equity |
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(In millions, except share data) | 1Q24 | | 4Q23 | | 1Q23 | | $ | | % | | $ | | % |
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Preferred stock | $ | 440 | | $ | 440 | | $ | 440 | | $ | — | | | — | % | | $ | — | | | — | % |
Common stock and additional paid-in capital | 1,705 | | 1,731 | | 1,715 | | (26) | | | (2) | | | (10) | | | (1) | |
Retained earnings | 6,293 | | 6,212 | | 5,949 | | 81 | | | 1 | | | 344 | | | 6 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (2,609) | | (2,692) | | (2,920) | | 83 | | | 3 | | | 311 | | | 11 | |
Total shareholders’ equity | $ | 5,829 | | $ | 5,691 | | $ | 5,184 | | $ | 138 | | | 2 | | | $ | 645 | | | 12 | |
Capital distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common dividends paid | $ | 61 | | $ | 61 | | $ | 61 | | $ | — | | | — | | | $ | — | | | — | |
Bank common stock repurchased | 35 | | — | | 50 | | 35 | | | NM | | (15) | | | (30) | |
Total capital distributed to common shareholders | $ | 96 | | $ | 61 | | $ | 111 | | $ | 35 | | | 57 | | | $ | (15) | | | (14) | |
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Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in thousands) | 147,343 | | | 147,645 | | | 148,038 | | | (302) | | | — | % | | (695) | | | — | % |
Common shares outstanding, at period end (in thousands) | 147,653 | | | 148,153 | | | 148,100 | | | (500) | | | — | | | (447) | | | — | |
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The common stock dividend was $0.41 per share, unchanged from the first quarter of 2023. Common shares outstanding decreased 0.4 million from the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to common stock repurchases. During the first quarter of 2024, we repurchased 0.9 million common shares outstanding for $35 million, compared with 0.9 million common shares repurchased for $50 million during the prior year period.
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) was $2.6 billion at March 31, 2024, and largely reflects a decline in the fair value of fixed-rate available-for-sale securities as a result of changes in interest rates. Absent any sales or credit impairment of these securities, the unrealized losses will not be recognized in earnings. We do not intend to sell any securities with unrealized losses. Although changes in AOCI are reflected in shareholders’ equity, they are excluded from regulatory capital, and therefore do not impact our regulatory capital ratios.
Estimated common equity tier 1 (“CET1”) capital was $6.9 billion, an increase of 5%, compared with $6.6 billion in the prior year period. The estimated CET1 capital ratio was 10.4%, compared with 9.9%. Tangible book value per common share increased to $29.34, compared with $24.85, primarily due to an increase in retained earnings and an improvement in AOCI due largely to paydowns on securities. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 16-17.
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Supplemental Presentation and Conference Call Zions has posted a supplemental presentation to its website, which will be used to discuss the first quarter results at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 22, 2024. Media representatives, analysts, investors, and the public are invited to join this discussion by calling (877) 709-8150 (domestic and international) and using the meeting number 13745670, or via on-demand webcast. A link to the webcast will be available on the Zions Bancorporation website at zionsbancorporation.com. The webcast of the conference call will also be archived and available for 30 days.
About Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is one of the nation's premier financial services companies with approximately $87 billion of total assets at December 31, 2023, and annual net revenue of $3.1 billion in 2023. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Bank is a consistent recipient of national and state-wide customer survey awards in small- and middle-market banking, as well as a leader in public finance advisory services and Small Business Administration lending. In addition, Zions is included in the S&P MidCap 400 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices. Investor information and links to local banking brands can be accessed at www.zionsbancorporation.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This earnings release includes “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding future events or determinations, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, industry trends, and results or regulatory outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements include, among others:
•Statements with respect to the beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, targets, commitments, designs, guidelines, expectations, anticipations, and future financial condition, results of operations and performance of Zions Bancorporation, National Association and its subsidiaries (collectively “Zions Bancorporation, N.A.,” “the Bank,” “we,” “our,” “us”); and
•Statements preceded or followed by, or that include the words “may,” “might,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecasts,” “expect,” “intend,” “target,” “commit,” “design,” “plan,” “projects,” “will,” and the negative thereof and similar words and expressions.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those presented. Although the following list is not comprehensive, important factors that may cause material differences include:
•The quality and composition of our loan and securities portfolios and the quality and composition of our deposits;
•Changes in general industry, political and economic conditions, including elevated inflation, economic slowdown or recession, or other economic challenges; changes in interest and reference rates, which could adversely affect our revenue and expenses, the value of assets and liabilities, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; deterioration in economic conditions that may result in increased loan and leases losses;
•The effects of newly enacted and proposed regulations affecting us and the banking industry, as well as changes and uncertainties in applicable laws, and fiscal, monetary, regulatory, trade, and tax policies, and actions taken by governments, agencies, central banks, and similar organizations, including those that result in decreases in revenue; increases in bank fees, insurance assessments and capital standards; and other regulatory requirements;
•Competitive pressures and other factors that may affect aspects of our business, such as pricing and demand for our products and services, and our ability to recruit and retain talent;
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•The impact of technological advancements, digital commerce, artificial intelligence, and other innovations affecting the banking industry;
•Our ability to complete projects and initiatives and execute on our strategic plans, manage our risks, control compensation and other expenses, and achieve our business objectives;
•Our ability to develop and maintain technology, information security systems and controls designed to guard against fraud, cybersecurity, and privacy risks;
•Our ability to provide adequate oversight of our suppliers or prevent inadequate performance by third parties upon whom we rely for the delivery of various products and services;
•Natural disasters, pandemics, catastrophic events and other emergencies and incidents and their impact on our and our customer’s operations and business and communities, including the increasing difficulty in, and the expense of, obtaining property, auto, business, and other insurance products;
•Governmental and social responses to environmental, social, and governance issues, including those with respect to climate change;
•Securities and capital markets behavior, including volatility and changes in market liquidity and our ability to raise capital;
•The possibility that our recorded goodwill could become impaired, which may have an adverse impact on our earnings and shareholders’ equity, but not on our regulatory capital;
•The impact of bank closures or adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks;
•Adverse news and other expressions of negative public opinion whether directed at us, other banks, the banking industry, or otherwise that may adversely affect our reputation and that of the banking industry generally;
•Protracted congressional negotiations and political stalemates regarding government funding and other issues, including those that increase the possibility of government shutdowns, downgrades in United States (“U.S.”) credit ratings, or other economic disruptions; and
•The effects of wars and geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the war in the Middle East, and other local, national, or international disasters, crises, or conflicts that may occur in the future.
Factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements, industry trends, and results or regulatory outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are discussed in our 2023 Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and are available on our website (www.zionsbancorporation.com) and from the SEC (www.sec.gov).
We caution against the undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our views only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we specifically disclaim any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended |
(In millions, except share, per share, and ratio data) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
BALANCE SHEET 1 | | | | | | | | | |
Loans held for investment, net of allowance | $ | 57,410 | | $ | 57,095 | | $ | 56,212 | | $ | 56,266 | | $ | 55,713 |
Total assets | 87,060 | | 87,203 | | 87,269 | | 87,230 | | 88,573 |
Deposits | 74,237 | | 74,961 | | 75,399 | | 74,323 | | 69,208 |
Total shareholders’ equity | 5,829 | | 5,691 | | 5,315 | | 5,283 | | 5,184 |
STATEMENT OF INCOME | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings applicable to common shareholders | $ | 143 | | $ | 116 | | $ | 168 | | $ | 166 | | $ | 198 |
Net interest income | 586 | | 583 | | 585 | | 591 | | 679 |
Taxable-equivalent net interest income 2 | 596 | | 593 | | 596 | | 602 | | 688 |
Total noninterest income | 156 | | 148 | | 180 | | 189 | | 160 |
Total noninterest expense | 526 | | 581 | | 496 | | 508 | | 512 |
Pre-provision net revenue 2 | 226 | | 160 | | 280 | | 283 | | 336 |
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue 2 | 242 | | 262 | | 272 | | 296 | | 341 |
Provision for credit losses | 13 | | — | | 41 | | 46 | | 45 |
SHARE AND PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings per diluted common share | $ | 0.96 | | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 1.13 | | $ | 1.11 | | $ | 1.33 |
Dividends | 0.41 | | 0.41 | | 0.41 | | 0.41 | | 0.41 |
Book value per common share 1 | 36.50 | | 35.44 | | 32.91 | | 32.69 | | 32.03 |
Tangible book value per common share 1, 2 | 29.34 | | 28.30 | | 25.75 | | 25.52 | | 24.85 |
Weighted average share price | 41.03 | | 35.95 | | 34.67 | | 27.51 | | 45.57 |
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in thousands) | 147,343 | | 147,645 | | 147,653 | | 147,696 | | 148,038 |
Common shares outstanding (in thousands) 1 | 147,653 | | 148,153 | | 148,146 | | 148,144 | | 148,100 |
SELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATA | | | | | | | | | |
Return on average assets | 0.70 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 0.80 | % | | 0.79 | % | | 0.91 | % |
Return on average common equity | 10.9 | % | | 9.2 | % | | 13.5 | % | | 13.8 | % | | 17.4 | % |
Return on average tangible common equity 2 | 13.7 | % | | 11.8 | % | | 17.3 | % | | 17.8 | % | | 22.7 | % |
Net interest margin | 2.94 | % | | 2.91 | % | | 2.93 | % | | 2.92 | % | | 3.33 | % |
Cost of total deposits | 2.06 | % | | 2.06 | % | | 1.92 | % | | 1.27 | % | | 0.47 | % |
Efficiency ratio 2 | 67.9 | % | | 65.1 | % | | 64.4 | % | | 62.5 | % | | 59.9 | % |
Effective tax rate 3 | 24.6 | % | | 16.0 | % | | 23.2 | % | | 22.6 | % | | 27.7 | % |
Ratio of nonperforming assets to loans and leases and other real estate owned | 0.44 | % | | 0.39 | % | | 0.38 | % | | 0.29 | % | | 0.31 | % |
Annualized ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans | 0.04 | % | | 0.06 | % | | 0.10 | % | | 0.09 | % | | — | % |
Ratio of total allowance for credit losses to loans and leases outstanding 1 | 1.27 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.20 | % |
Full-time equivalent employees | 9,708 | | 9,679 | | 9,984 | | 10,103 | | 10,064 |
CAPITAL RATIOS AND DATA 1 | | | | | | | | | |
Tangible common equity ratio 2 | 5.0 | % | | 4.9 | % | | 4.4 | % | | 4.4 | % | | 4.2 | % |
Common equity tier 1 capital 4 | $ | 6,920 | | $ | 6,863 | | $ | 6,803 | | $ | 6,692 | | $ | 6,582 |
Risk-weighted assets 4 | $ | 66,824 | | $ | 66,934 | | $ | 66,615 | | $ | 66,917 | | $ | 66,274 |
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 4 | 10.4 | % | | 10.3 | % | | 10.2 | % | | 10.0 | % | | 9.9 | % |
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 4 | 11.0 | % | | 10.9 | % | | 10.9 | % | | 10.7 | % | | 10.6 | % |
Total risk-based capital ratio 4 | 12.9 | % | | 12.8 | % | | 12.8 | % | | 12.5 | % | | 12.4 | % |
Tier 1 leverage ratio 4 | 8.4 | % | | 8.3 | % | | 8.3 | % | | 8.0 | % | | 7.8 | % |
1 At period end.
2 For information on non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 16-17.
3 The increase in the effective tax rate at March 31, 2023 and the decrease at December 31, 2023 was the result of changes in the reserve for uncertain tax positions.
4 Current period ratios and amounts represent estimates.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In millions, shares in thousands) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
| (Unaudited) | | | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | $ | 709 | | | $ | 716 | | | $ | 700 | | | $ | 701 | | | $ | 607 | |
Money market investments: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits | 1,688 | | | 1,488 | | | 1,704 | | | 1,531 | | | 2,727 | |
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements | 894 | | | 937 | | | 1,427 | | | 781 | | | 688 | |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | |
Held-to-maturity1, at amortized cost | 10,209 | | | 10,382 | | | 10,559 | | | 10,753 | | | 10,961 | |
Available-for-sale, at fair value | 9,931 | | | 10,300 | | | 10,148 | | | 10,832 | | | 11,594 | |
Trading account, at fair value | 59 | | | 48 | | | 31 | | | 32 | | | 12 | |
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Total securities, net of allowance | 20,199 | | | 20,730 | | | 20,738 | | | 21,617 | | | 22,567 | |
Loans held for sale | 12 | | | 53 | | | 41 | | | 36 | | | 5 | |
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and fees | 58,109 | | | 57,779 | | | 56,893 | | | 56,917 | | | 56,331 | |
Less allowance for loan losses | 699 | | | 684 | | | 681 | | | 651 | | | 618 | |
Loans held for investment, net of allowance | 57,410 | | | 57,095 | | | 56,212 | | | 56,266 | | | 55,713 | |
Other noninterest-bearing investments | 922 | | | 950 | | | 929 | | | 956 | | | 1,169 | |
Premises, equipment and software, net | 1,396 | | | 1,400 | | | 1,410 | | | 1,414 | | | 1,411 | |
Goodwill and intangibles | 1,057 | | | 1,059 | | | 1,060 | | | 1,062 | | | 1,063 | |
Other real estate owned | 6 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 3 | | | 6 | |
Other assets | 2,767 | | | 2,769 | | | 3,041 | | | 2,863 | | | 2,617 | |
Total assets | $ | 87,060 | | | $ | 87,203 | | | $ | 87,269 | | | $ | 87,230 | | | $ | 88,573 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 25,137 | | | $ | 26,244 | | | $ | 26,733 | | | $ | 28,670 | | | $ | 30,974 | |
Interest-bearing: | | | | | | | | | |
Savings and money market | 38,879 | | | 38,721 | | | 37,090 | | | 33,394 | | | 30,897 | |
Time | 10,221 | | | 9,996 | | | 11,576 | | | 12,259 | | | 7,337 | |
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Total deposits | 74,237 | | | 74,961 | | | 75,399 | | | 74,323 | | | 69,208 | |
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 4,895 | | | 4,379 | | | 4,346 | | | 5,513 | | | 12,124 | |
Long-term debt | 544 | | | 542 | | | 540 | | | 538 | | | 663 | |
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments | 37 | | | 45 | | | 57 | | | 60 | | | 60 | |
Other liabilities | 1,518 | | | 1,585 | | | 1,612 | | | 1,513 | | | 1,334 | |
Total liabilities | 81,231 | | | 81,512 | | | 81,954 | | | 81,947 | | | 83,389 | |
Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, without par value; authorized 4,400 shares | 440 | | | 440 | | | 440 | | | 440 | | | 440 | |
Common stock2 ($0.001 par value; authorized 350,000 shares) and additional paid-in capital | 1,705 | | | 1,731 | | | 1,726 | | | 1,722 | | | 1,715 | |
Retained earnings | 6,293 | | | 6,212 | | | 6,157 | | | 6,051 | | | 5,949 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (2,609) | | | (2,692) | | | (3,008) | | | (2,930) | | | (2,920) | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | 5,829 | | | 5,691 | | | 5,315 | | | 5,283 | | | 5,184 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 87,060 | | | $ | 87,203 | | | $ | 87,269 | | | $ | 87,230 | | | $ | 88,573 | |
1 Held-to-maturity (fair value) | $ | 10,105 | | | $ | 10,466 | | | $ | 10,049 | | | $ | 10,768 | | | $ | 11,210 | |
2 Common shares (issued and outstanding) | 147,653 | | | 148,153 | | | 148,146 | | | 148,144 | | | 148,100 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended |
(In millions, except share and per share amounts) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
Interest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | $ | 865 | | | $ | 848 | | | $ | 831 | | | $ | 791 | | | $ | 726 | |
Interest on money market investments | 47 | | | 48 | | | 35 | | | 48 | | | 57 | |
Interest on securities | 142 | | | 144 | | | 144 | | | 138 | | | 137 | |
Total interest income | 1,054 | | | 1,040 | | | 1,010 | | | 977 | | | 920 | |
Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on deposits | 376 | | | 395 | | | 366 | | | 220 | | | 82 | |
Interest on short- and long-term borrowings | 92 | | | 62 | | | 59 | | | 166 | | | 159 | |
Total interest expense | 468 | | | 457 | | | 425 | | | 386 | | | 241 | |
Net interest income | 586 | | | 583 | | | 585 | | | 591 | | | 679 | |
Provision for credit losses: | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for loan losses | 21 | | | 12 | | | 44 | | | 46 | | | 46 | |
Provision for unfunded lending commitments | (8) | | | (12) | | | (3) | | | — | | | (1) | |
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Total provision for credit losses | 13 | | | — | | | 41 | | | 46 | | | 45 | |
Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 573 | | | 583 | | | 544 | | | 545 | | | 634 | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial account fees | 44 | | | 43 | | | 43 | | | 45 | | | 43 | |
Card fees | 23 | | | 26 | | | 26 | | | 25 | | | 24 | |
Retail and business banking fees | 16 | | | 17 | | | 17 | | | 16 | | | 16 | |
Loan-related fees and income | 15 | | | 16 | | | 23 | | | 19 | | | 21 | |
Capital markets fees | 24 | | | 19 | | | 18 | | | 27 | | | 17 | |
Wealth management fees | 15 | | | 14 | | | 15 | | | 14 | | | 15 | |
Other customer-related fees | 14 | | | 15 | | | 15 | | | 16 | | | 15 | |
Customer-related noninterest income | 151 | | | 150 | | | 157 | | | 162 | | | 151 | |
Fair value and nonhedge derivative income (loss) | 1 | | | (9) | | | 7 | | | 1 | | | (3) | |
Dividends and other income (loss) | 6 | | | 8 | | | 12 | | | 26 | | | 11 | |
Securities gains (losses), net | (2) | | | (1) | | | 4 | | | — | | | 1 | |
Total noninterest income | 156 | | | 148 | | | 180 | | | 189 | | | 160 | |
Noninterest expense: | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | 331 | | | 301 | | | 311 | | | 324 | | | 339 | |
Technology, telecom, and information processing | 62 | | | 65 | | | 62 | | | 58 | | | 55 | |
Occupancy and equipment, net | 39 | | | 38 | | | 42 | | | 40 | | | 40 | |
Professional and legal services | 16 | | | 17 | | | 16 | | | 16 | | | 13 | |
Marketing and business development | 10 | | | 11 | | | 10 | | | 13 | | | 12 | |
Deposit insurance and regulatory expense | 34 | | | 109 | | | 20 | | | 22 | | | 18 | |
Credit-related expense | 7 | | | 7 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 6 | |
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Other | 27 | | | 33 | | | 29 | | | 28 | | | 29 | |
Total noninterest expense | 526 | | | 581 | | | 496 | | | 508 | | | 512 | |
Income before income taxes | 203 | | | 150 | | | 228 | | | 226 | | | 282 | |
Income taxes | 50 | | | 24 | | | 53 | | | 51 | | | 78 | |
Net income | 153 | | | 126 | | | 175 | | | 175 | | | 204 | |
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Preferred stock dividends | (10) | | | (10) | | | (7) | | | (9) | | | (6) | |
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Net earnings applicable to common shareholders | $ | 143 | | | $ | 116 | | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 198 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period: | | | | | | | | |
Basic shares (in thousands) | 147,338 | | | 147,640 | | | 147,648 | | | 147,692 | | | 148,015 | |
Diluted shares (in thousands) | 147,343 | | | 147,645 | | | 147,653 | | | 147,696 | | | 148,038 | |
Net earnings per common share: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.96 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 1.13 | | | $ | 1.11 | | | $ | 1.33 | |
Diluted | 0.96 | | | 0.78 | | | 1.13 | | | 1.11 | | | 1.33 | |
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Loan Balances Held for Investment by Portfolio Type
(Unaudited)
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(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
Commercial: | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | $ | 16,519 | | | $ | 16,684 | | | $ | 16,341 | | | $ | 16,622 | | | $ | 16,500 | |
Leasing | 388 | | | 383 | | | 373 | | | 388 | | | 385 | |
Owner occupied | 9,295 | | | 9,219 | | | 9,273 | | | 9,328 | | | 9,317 | |
Municipal | 4,277 | | | 4,302 | | | 4,221 | | | 4,354 | | | 4,374 | |
Total commercial | 30,479 | | | 30,588 | | | 30,208 | | | 30,692 | | | 30,576 | |
Commercial real estate: | | | | | | | | | |
Construction and land development | 2,686 | | | 2,669 | | | 2,575 | | | 2,498 | | | 2,313 | |
Term | 10,892 | | | 10,702 | | | 10,565 | | | 10,406 | | | 10,585 | |
Total commercial real estate | 13,578 | | | 13,371 | | | 13,140 | | | 12,904 | | | 12,898 | |
Consumer: | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity credit line | 3,382 | | | 3,356 | | | 3,313 | | | 3,291 | | | 3,276 | |
1-4 family residential | 8,778 | | | 8,415 | | | 8,116 | | | 7,980 | | | 7,692 | |
Construction and other consumer real estate | 1,321 | | | 1,442 | | | 1,510 | | | 1,434 | | | 1,299 | |
Bankcard and other revolving plans | 439 | | | 474 | | | 475 | | | 466 | | | 459 | |
Other | 132 | | | 133 | | | 131 | | | 150 | | | 131 | |
Total consumer | 14,052 | | | 13,820 | | | 13,545 | | | 13,321 | | | 12,857 | |
Total loans and leases | $ | 58,109 | | | $ | 57,779 | | | $ | 56,893 | | | $ | 56,917 | | | $ | 56,331 | |
Nonperforming Assets
(Unaudited)
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(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
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Nonaccrual loans 1 | $ | 248 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 216 | | | $ | 162 | | | $ | 171 | |
Other real estate owned | 6 | | | 6 | | | 3 | | | 2 | | | 2 | |
Total nonperforming assets | $ | 254 | | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | 164 | | | $ | 173 | |
Ratio of nonperforming assets to loans1 and leases and other real estate owned 2 | 0.44 | % | | 0.39 | % | | 0.38 | % | | 0.29 | % | | 0.31 | % |
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more | $ | 3 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 2 | |
Ratio of accruing loans past due 90 days or more to loans1 and leases | 0.01 | % | | 0.01 | % | | 0.03 | % | | 0.01 | % | | — | % |
Nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more | $ | 251 | | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 232 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 173 | |
Ratio of nonperforming assets1 and accruing loans 90 days or more past due to loans and leases and other real estate owned | 0.44 | % | | 0.40 | % | | 0.41 | % | | 0.30 | % | | 0.31 | % |
Accruing loans past due 30-89 days | $ | 77 | | | $ | 86 | | | $ | 86 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 79 | |
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Classified loans | 966 | | | 825 | | | 769 | | | 768 | | | 912 | |
1 Includes loans held for sale.
2 Does not include banking premises held for sale.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended |
(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 684 | | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 651 | | | $ | 618 | | | $ | 572 | |
Provision for loan losses | 21 | | | 12 | | | 44 | | | 46 | | | 46 | |
Loan and lease charge-offs | 14 | | | 13 | | | 20 | | | 22 | | | 7 | |
Less: Recoveries | 8 | | | 4 | | | 6 | | | 9 | | | 7 | |
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries) | 6 | | | 9 | | | 14 | | | 13 | | | — | |
Balance at end of period | $ | 699 | | | $ | 684 | | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 651 | | | $ | 618 | |
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans1 and leases, at period end | 1.20 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 1.20 | % | | 1.14 | % | | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans1 at period end | 282 | % | | 308 | % | | 342 | % | | 402 | % | | 361 | % |
Annualized ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans | 0.04 | % | | 0.06 | % | | 0.10 | % | | 0.09 | % | | — | % |
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Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 45 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 61 | |
Provision for unfunded lending commitments | (8) | | | (12) | | | (3) | | | — | | | (1) | |
Balance at end of period | $ | 37 | | | $ | 45 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 60 | |
Allowance for Credit Losses | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | $ | 699 | | | $ | 684 | | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 651 | | | $ | 618 | |
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments | 37 | | | 45 | | | 57 | | | 60 | | | 60 | |
Total allowance for credit losses | $ | 736 | | | $ | 729 | | | $ | 738 | | | $ | 711 | | | $ | 678 | |
Ratio of ACL to loans1 and leases outstanding, at period end | 1.27 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.20 | % |
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1 Does not include loans held for sale.
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Nonaccrual Loans by Portfolio Type
(Unaudited)
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(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
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Loans held for sale | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Commercial: | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | $ | 110 | | | $ | 82 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 71 | | | $ | 77 | |
Leasing | 2 | | | 2 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Owner occupied | 20 | | | 20 | | | 27 | | | 29 | | | 33 | |
Municipal | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total commercial | 132 | | | 104 | | | 86 | | | 100 | | | 110 | |
Commercial real estate: | | | | | | | | | |
Construction and land development | 1 | | | 22 | | | 22 | | | — | | | — | |
Term | 42 | | | 39 | | | 40 | | | 13 | | | 16 | |
Total commercial real estate | 43 | | | 61 | | | 62 | | | 13 | | | 16 | |
Consumer: | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity credit line | 27 | | | 17 | | | 16 | | | 12 | | | 11 | |
1-4 family residential | 44 | | | 40 | | | 35 | | | 37 | | | 34 | |
Construction and other consumer real estate | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Bankcard and other revolving plans | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total consumer | 73 | | | 57 | | | 51 | | | 49 | | | 45 | |
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Total nonaccrual loans | $ | 248 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 216 | | | $ | 162 | | | $ | 171 | |
Net Charge-Offs by Portfolio Type
(Unaudited)
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(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
Commercial: | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | $ | 4 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | (2) | |
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Leasing | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Owner occupied | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | |
Municipal | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total commercial | 4 | | | 7 | | | 7 | | | 14 | | | (3) | |
Commercial real estate: | | | | | | | | | |
Construction and land development | (1) | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | |
Term | — | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | — | |
Total commercial real estate | (1) | | | — | | | 3 | | | — | | | — | |
Consumer: | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity credit line | — | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | (1) | |
1-4 family residential | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | (2) | | | 2 | |
Construction and other consumer real estate | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Bankcard and other revolving plans | 1 | | | 2 | | | 2 | | | 1 | | | 2 | |
Other | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total consumer loans | 3 | | | 2 | | | 4 | | | (1) | | | 3 | |
Total net charge-offs (recoveries) | $ | 6 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | — | |
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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, YIELDS AND RATES
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(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended |
| March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
(In millions) | Average balance | | Average yield/rate 1 | | Average balance | | Average yield/rate 1 | | Average balance | | Average yield/rate 1 |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money market investments: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits | $ | 1,447 | | | 5.71 | % | | $ | 1,590 | | | 5.52 | % | | $ | 2,724 | | | 4.72 | % |
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements | 1,826 | | | 5.89 | % | | 1,704 | | | 5.91 | % | | 2,081 | | | 5.02 | % |
Total money market investments | 3,273 | | | 5.81 | % | | 3,294 | | | 5.72 | % | | 4,805 | | | 4.85 | % |
Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Held-to-maturity | 10,277 | | | 2.25 | % | | 10,448 | | | 2.22 | % | | 11,024 | | | 2.28 | % |
Available-for-sale | 10,067 | | | 3.45 | % | | 10,013 | | | 3.48 | % | | 11,824 | | | 2.62 | % |
Trading account | 33 | | | 4.27 | % | | 39 | | | 4.80 | % | | 21 | | | 4.01 | % |
Total securities | 20,377 | | | 2.84 | % | | 20,500 | | | 2.84 | % | | 22,869 | | | 2.46 | % |
Loans held for sale | 56 | | | 6.80 | % | | 32 | | | 5.77 | % | | 5 | | | 0.26 | % |
Loans and leases:2 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | 30,482 | | | 5.95 | % | | 30,219 | | | 5.81 | % | | 30,678 | | | 5.03 | % |
Commercial real estate | 13,504 | | | 7.29 | % | | 13,264 | | | 7.19 | % | | 12,876 | | | 6.59 | % |
Consumer | 13,921 | | | 5.10 | % | | 13,662 | | | 5.02 | % | | 12,599 | | | 4.62 | % |
Total loans and leases | 57,907 | | | 6.06 | % | | 57,145 | | | 5.94 | % | | 56,153 | | | 5.30 | % |
Total interest-earning assets | 81,613 | | | 5.25 | % | | 80,971 | | | 5.15 | % | | 83,832 | | | 4.49 | % |
Cash and due from banks | 710 | | | | | 739 | | | | | 543 | | | |
Allowance for credit losses on loans and debt securities | (685) | | | | | (681) | | | | | (576) | | | |
Goodwill and intangibles | 1,058 | | | | | 1,060 | | | | | 1,064 | | | |
Other assets | 5,274 | | | | | 5,644 | | | | | 5,624 | | | |
Total assets | $ | 87,970 | | | | | $ | 87,733 | | | | | $ | 90,487 | | | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Savings and money market | $ | 38,044 | | | 2.73 | % | | $ | 37,941 | | | 2.71 | % | | $ | 32,859 | | | 0.77 | % |
Time | 9,777 | | | 4.81 | % | | 11,132 | | | 4.84 | % | | 2,934 | | | 2.68 | % |
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Total interest-bearing deposits | 47,821 | | | 3.16 | % | | 49,073 | | | 3.19 | % | | 35,793 | | | 0.92 | % |
Borrowed funds: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Federal funds purchased and security repurchase agreements | 1,748 | | | 5.38 | % | | 1,774 | | | 5.38 | % | | 5,614 | | | 4.65 | % |
Other short-term borrowings | 4,931 | | | 4.98 | % | | 2,282 | | | 5.16 | % | | 6,952 | | | 4.89 | % |
Long-term debt | 543 | | | 5.99 | % | | 541 | | | 6.06 | % | | 653 | | | 6.85 | % |
Total borrowed funds | 7,222 | | | 5.15 | % | | 4,597 | | | 5.35 | % | | 13,219 | | | 4.88 | % |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 55,043 | | | 3.42 | % | | 53,670 | | | 3.38 | % | | 49,012 | | | 1.99 | % |
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | 25,537 | | | | | 26,851 | | | | | 34,363 | | | |
Other liabilities | 1,661 | | | | | 1,792 | | | | | 2,058 | | | |
Total liabilities | 82,241 | | | | | 82,313 | | | | | 85,433 | | | |
Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred equity | 440 | | | | | 440 | | | | | 440 | | | |
Common equity | 5,289 | | | | | 4,980 | | | | | 4,614 | | | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | 5,729 | | | | | 5,420 | | | | | 5,054 | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 87,970 | | | | | $ | 87,733 | | | | | $ | 90,487 | | | |
Spread on average interest-bearing funds | | | 1.83 | % | | | | 1.77 | % | | | | 2.50 | % |
Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds | | | 1.11 | % | | | | 1.14 | % | | | | 0.83 | % |
Net interest margin | | | 2.94 | % | | | | 2.91 | % | | | | 3.33 | % |
Memo: total cost of deposits | | | 2.06 | % | | | | 2.06 | % | | | | 0.47 | % |
Memo: total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities | $ | 80,580 | | | 2.34 | % | | $ | 80,521 | | | 2.25 | % | | $ | 83,375 | | | 1.17 | % |
1 Rates are calculated using amounts in thousands and a tax rate of 21% for the periods presented.
2 Net of unamortized purchase premiums, discounts, and deferred loan fees and costs.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
This press release presents non-GAAP financial measures in addition to GAAP financial measures. The adjustments to reconcile from the applicable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures are presented in the following schedules. We consider these adjustments to be relevant to ongoing operating results and provide a meaningful basis for period-to-period comparisons. We use these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance and financial position. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures allows investors to assess our performance on the same basis as that applied by our management and the financial services industry.
Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations and are not necessarily comparable to similar financial measures that may be presented by other financial services companies. Although non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders to evaluate a company, they have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results reported under GAAP.
Tangible Common Equity and Related Measures
Tangible common equity and related measures are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of intangible assets and their related amortization. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information about our use of shareholders’ equity and provide a basis for evaluating the performance of a business more consistently, whether acquired or developed internally.
RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY (NON-GAAP)
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| | Three Months Ended |
(Dollar amounts in millions) | | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
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Net earnings applicable to common shareholders (GAAP) | | $ | 143 | | | $ | 116 | | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 198 | |
Adjustments, net of tax: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Amortization of core deposit and other intangibles | | 1 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Adjusted net earnings applicable to common shareholders, net of tax | (a) | $ | 144 | | | $ | 117 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 199 | |
Average common equity (GAAP) | | $ | 5,289 | | | $ | 4,980 | | | $ | 4,938 | | | $ | 4,818 | | | $ | 4,614 | |
Average goodwill and intangibles | | (1,058) | | | (1,060) | | | (1,061) | | | (1,063) | | | (1,064) | |
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Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) | (b) | $ | 4,231 | | | $ | 3,920 | | | $ | 3,877 | | | $ | 3,755 | | | $ | 3,550 | |
Number of days in quarter | (c) | 91 | | | 92 | | | 92 | | | 91 | | | 90 | |
Number of days in year | (d) | 366 | | | 365 | | | 365 | | | 365 | | | 365 | |
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) 1 | (a/b/c)*d | 13.7 | % | | 11.8 | % | | 17.3 | % | | 17.8 | % | | 22.7 | % |
1 Excluding the effect of AOCI from average tangible common equity would result in associated returns of 8.4%, 6.7%, 9.9%, 10.0%, and 12.3% for the periods presented, respectively.
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TANGIBLE EQUITY RATIO, TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY RATIO, AND TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE (ALL NON-GAAP MEASURES)
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(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) | | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
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Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP) | | $ | 5,829 | | | $ | 5,691 | | | $ | 5,315 | | | $ | 5,283 | | | $ | 5,184 | |
Goodwill and intangibles | | (1,057) | | | (1,059) | | | (1,060) | | | (1,062) | | | (1,063) | |
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Tangible equity (non-GAAP) | (a) | 4,772 | | | 4,632 | | | 4,255 | | | 4,221 | | | 4,121 | |
Preferred stock | | (440) | | | (440) | | | (440) | | | (440) | | | (440) | |
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) | (b) | $ | 4,332 | | | $ | 4,192 | | | $ | 3,815 | | | $ | 3,781 | | | $ | 3,681 | |
Total assets (GAAP) | | $ | 87,060 | | | $ | 87,203 | | | $ | 87,269 | | | $ | 87,230 | | | $ | 88,573 | |
Goodwill and intangibles | | (1,057) | | | (1,059) | | | (1,060) | | | (1,062) | | | (1,063) | |
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Tangible assets (non-GAAP) | (c) | $ | 86,003 | | | $ | 86,144 | | | $ | 86,209 | | | $ | 86,168 | | | $ | 87,510 | |
Common shares outstanding (in thousands) | (d) | 147,653 | | | 148,153 | | | 148,146 | | | 148,144 | | | 148,100 | |
Tangible equity ratio (non-GAAP) 1 | (a/c) | 5.5 | % | | 5.4 | % | | 4.9 | % | | 4.9 | % | | 4.7 | % |
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP) | (b/c) | 5.0 | % | | 4.9 | % | | 4.4 | % | | 4.4 | % | | 4.2 | % |
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) | (b/d) | $ | 29.34 | | | $ | 28.30 | | | $ | 25.75 | | | $ | 25.52 | | | $ | 24.85 | |
Efficiency Ratio and Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue
The efficiency ratio is a measure of operating expense relative to revenue. We believe the efficiency ratio provides useful information regarding the cost of generating revenue. We make adjustments to exclude certain items that are not generally expected to recur frequently, as identified in the subsequent schedule, which we believe allows for more consistent comparability across periods. Adjusted noninterest expense provides a measure as to how we are managing our expenses. Adjusted pre-provision net revenue enables management and others to assess our ability to generate capital. Taxable-equivalent net interest income allows us to assess the comparability of revenue arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources.
EFFICIENCY RATIO (NON-GAAP) AND ADJUSTED PRE-PROVISION NET REVENUE (NON-GAAP)
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| | Three Months Ended |
(Dollar amounts in millions) | | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | | September 30, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 |
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Noninterest expense (GAAP) | (a) | $ | 526 | | | $ | 581 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | 508 | | | $ | 512 | |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | |
Severance costs | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13 | | | 1 | |
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Amortization of core deposit and other intangibles | | 2 | | | 2 | | | 2 | | | 1 | | | 2 | |
Restructuring costs | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | |
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FDIC special assessment | | 13 | | | 90 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total adjustments | (b) | 15 | | | 92 | | | 3 | | | 14 | | | 3 | |
Adjusted noninterest expense (non-GAAP) | (c)=(a-b) | $ | 511 | | | $ | 489 | | | $ | 493 | | | $ | 494 | | | $ | 509 | |
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Net interest income (GAAP) | (d) | $ | 586 | | | $ | 583 | | | $ | 585 | | | $ | 591 | | | $ | 679 | |
Fully taxable-equivalent adjustments | (e) | 10 | | | 10 | | | 11 | | | 11 | | | 9 | |
Taxable-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP) | (f)=(d+e) | 596 | | | 593 | | | 596 | | | 602 | | | 688 | |
Noninterest income (GAAP) | (g) | 156 | | | 148 | | | 180 | | | 189 | | | 160 | |
Combined income (non-GAAP) | (h)=(f+g) | 752 | | | 741 | | | 776 | | | 791 | | | 848 | |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair value and nonhedge derivative income (loss) | | 1 | | | (9) | | | 7 | | | 1 | | | (3) | |
Securities gains (losses), net | | (2) | | | (1) | | | 4 | | | — | | | 1 | |
Total adjustments 1 | (i) | (1) | | | (10) | | | 11 | | | 1 | | | (2) | |
Adjusted taxable-equivalent revenue (non-GAAP) | (j)=(h-i) | $ | 753 | | | $ | 751 | | | $ | 765 | | | $ | 790 | | | $ | 850 | |
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Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) (non-GAAP) | (h)-(a) | $ | 226 | | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 280 | | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 336 | |
Adjusted PPNR (non-GAAP) | (j)-(c) | 242 | | | 262 | | | 272 | | | 296 | | | 341 | |
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) | (c/j) | 67.9 | % | | 65.1 | % | | 64.4 | % | | 62.5 | % | | 59.9 | % |
1 Excluding the $13 million gain on sale of bank-owned premises recorded in dividends and other income, the efficiency ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2023 would have been 63.6%.