National Bank (NBHC) 10-Q 2015 Q3 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015

OR

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

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-35654

NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	27-0563799
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7800 East Orchard, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone, including area code: (720) 529-3336

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  ☒    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  ☒    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 definitions of “accelerated filer.” and “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of November 9, 2015, the registrant had outstanding 30,327,598  shares of Class A voting common stock, each with $0.01 par value per share, excluding 1,007,432 shares of restricted Class A common stock issued but not yet vested.

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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	3
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014	4
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014	5
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014	6
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014	7
	Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	44
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	80
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	80
Part II. Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	81
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	81
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	81
Item 5.	Other Information	81
Item 6.	Exhibits	82

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “predict,” “seek,” “potential,” “will,” “estimate,” “target,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “intend” and similar words or phrases. These statements are only predictions and involve estimates, known and unknown risks, assumptions and uncertainties. We have based these statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, business strategy and growth prospects.

Forward-looking statements involve certain important risks, uncertainties and other factors, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

· our ability to execute our business strategy, as well as changes in our business strategy or development plans;

· business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry;

· economic, market, operational, liquidity, credit and interest rate risks associated with our business;

· effects of any changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board;

· changes imposed by regulatory agencies to increase our capital to a level greater than the current level required for well-capitalized financial institutions (including the impact of the joint final rules promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC revising certain regulatory capital requirements to align with the Basel III capital standards and meet certain requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act);

· effects of inflation, as well as, interest rate, securities market and monetary supply fluctuations;

· changes in the economy or supply-demand imbalances affecting local real estate values;

· changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits;

· our ability to identify potential candidates for, obtain regulatory approval for, and consummate, acquisitions of financial institutions on attractive terms, or at all;

· our ability to integrate acquisitions and to achieve synergies, operating efficiencies and/or other expected benefits within expected time-frames, or at all, or within expected cost projections, and to preserve the goodwill of acquired financial institutions;

· our ability to successfully convert core operating systems, at the estimated cost, without significant business interruption and to realize the anticipated benefits;

· our ability to achieve organic loan and deposit growth and the composition of such growth;

· changes in sources and uses of funds, including loans, deposits and borrowings;

· increased competition in the financial services industry, nationally, regionally or locally, resulting in, among other things, lower returns;

· the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters;

· the trading price of shares of the Company's stock;

· our ability to realize deferred tax assets or the need for a valuation allowance;

· continued consolidation in the financial services industry;

· our ability to maintain or increase market share and control expenses;

· costs and effects of changes in laws and regulations and of other legal and regulatory developments, including, but not limited to, changes in regulation that affect the fees that we charge, the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries, and the results of regulatory examinations, reviews or other inquiries;

· technological changes;

· the timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by our clients;

· changes in our management personnel and our continued ability to hire and retain qualified personnel;

· ability to implement and/or improve operational management and other internal risk controls and processes and our reporting system and procedures;

· regulatory limitations on dividends from our bank subsidiary;

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· changes in estimates of future loan reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements;

· widespread natural and other disasters, dislocations, political instability, acts of war or terrorist activities, cyberattacks or international hostilities through impacts on the economy and financial markets generally or on us or our counterparties specifically;

· impact of reputational risk on such matters as business generation and retention;

· other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the Company’s reports and documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and

· our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law.

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	58,859	$	61,461
Due from banks		84,204		185,463
Interest bearing bank deposits		10,093		10,055
Cash and cash equivalents		153,156		256,979
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		50,000		—
Investment securities available-for-sale (at fair value)		1,244,267		1,479,214
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $450,148 and $534,637 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)		445,069		530,590
Non-marketable securities		27,049		27,045
Loans (including covered loans of $155,056 and $193,697 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)		2,523,128		2,162,409
Allowance for loan losses		(23,827)		(17,613)
Loans, net		2,499,301		2,144,796
Loans held for sale		11,246		5,146
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) indemnification asset, net		18,155		39,082
Other real estate owned		19,034		29,120
Premises and equipment, net		104,452		106,341
Goodwill		59,630		59,630
Intangible assets, net		13,799		16,883
Other assets		142,891		124,820
Total assets	$	4,788,049	$	4,819,646
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand deposits	$	820,269	$	732,580
Interest bearing demand deposits		408,341		386,121
Savings and money market		1,390,054		1,290,436
Time deposits		1,255,973		1,357,051
Total deposits		3,874,637		3,766,188
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		169,488		133,552
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		40,000		40,000
Due to FDIC		38,712		42,011
Other liabilities		44,019		43,320
Total liabilities		4,166,856		4,025,071
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share: 400,000,000 shares authorized; 52,380,124 and 52,223,460 shares issued; 30,318,684 and 38,884,953 shares outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively		513		512
Additional paid in capital		995,440		993,212
Retained earnings		36,778		40,528
Treasury stock of 21,104,160 and 12,383,109 shares at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, at cost		(420,274)		(245,516)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax		8,736		5,839
Total shareholders’ equity		621,193		794,575
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,788,049	$	4,819,646

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

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NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Interest and dividend income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	32,650	$	33,403	$	96,797	$	99,704
Interest and dividends on investment securities		9,144		11,749		29,480		37,523
Dividends on non-marketable securities		319		245		963		904
Interest on interest-bearing bank deposits		198		95		675		251
Total interest and dividend income		42,311		45,492		127,915		138,382
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits		3,424		3,563		10,274		10,625
Interest on borrowings		205		34		625		92
Total interest expense		3,629		3,597		10,899		10,717
Net interest income before provision for loan losses		38,682		41,895		117,016		127,665
Provision for loan losses		3,710		1,515		7,021		4,944
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		34,972		40,380		109,995		122,721
Non-interest income:
FDIC indemnification asset amortization		(5,798)		(6,252)		(20,751)		(19,819)
FDIC loss sharing income (expense)		(3)		(943)		325		(2,549)
Service charges		3,953		4,148		10,977		11,558
Bank card fees		2,808		2,615		8,057		7,548
Gain on sales of mortgages, net		628		264		1,574		674
Bank-owned life insurance income		421		—		1,217		—
Other non-interest income		475		836		2,568		2,557
Bargain purchase gain		1,048		—		1,048		—
Gain on previously charged-off acquired loans		46		147		143		675
OREO related write-ups and other income		183		799		871		2,777
Total non-interest income		3,761		1,614		6,029		3,421
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and benefits		20,454		21,058		61,687		62,260
Occupancy and equipment		6,098		6,155		18,256		18,838
Telecommunications and data processing		2,933		2,848		8,573		8,978
Marketing and business development		1,016		757		3,277		3,542
FDIC deposit insurance		1,031		1,029		3,104		3,109
ATM/debit card expenses		924		799		2,470		2,312
Professional fees		924		854		3,006		2,180
Other non-interest expense		2,831		2,540		7,566		7,698
Other real estate owned expenses		468		594		456		3,629
Problem loan expenses		1,115		1,267		2,637		3,034
Intangible asset amortization		1,359		1,336		4,031		4,008
Gain from the change in fair value of warrant liability		(476)		(1,256)		(358)		(2,734)
Banking center closure related expenses		—		—		1,089		—
Total non-interest expense		38,677		37,981		115,794		116,854
Income before income taxes		56		4,013		230		9,288
Income tax (benefit) expense		(1,580)		676		(1,311)		2,391
Net income	$	1,636	$	3,337	$	1,541	$	6,897
Income per share—basic	$	0.05	$	0.08	$	0.04	$	0.16
Income per share—diluted	$	0.05	$	0.08	$	0.04	$	0.16
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		32,681,181		41,837,485		35,605,180		43,403,791
Diluted		32,762,516		41,841,685		35,605,701		43,423,273

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

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NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income	$	1,636	$	3,337	$	1,541	$	6,897
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Securities available-for-sale:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax (expense) benefit of ($2,981) and $1,480 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively; and net of tax expense of ($2,981) and ($6,824) for the nine months ended, September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively		4,848		(2,407)		4,848		11,099
Less: amortization of net unrealized holding gains to income, net of tax benefit of $342 and $475 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively; and net of tax benefit of $1,120 and $1,505 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively		(556)		(774)		(1,951)		(2,447)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		4,292		(3,181)		2,897		8,652
Comprehensive income	$	5,928	$	156	$	4,438	$	15,549

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

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NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

Nine months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

									Accumulated
			Additional						other
	Common		paid-in		Retained		Treasury		comprehensive
	stock		capital		earnings		stock		income (loss), net		Total
Balance, December 31, 2013	$	512	$	990,216	$	39,966	$	(126,146)	$	(6,756)	$	897,792
Net income		—		—		6,897		—		—		6,897
Stock-based compensation		—		2,750		—		—		—		2,750
Issuance of stock under equity compensation plan, including tax benefit of $4		—		(368)		—		—		—		(368)
Change in corporate tax benefit related to stock-based compensation		—		(11)		—		—		—		(11)
Repurchase of 5,085,458 shares		—		—		—		(100,084)		—		(100,084)
Dividends paid ($.15 per share)		—		—		(6,666)		—		—		(6,666)
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—		8,652		8,652
Balance, September 30, 2014	$	512	$	992,587	$	40,197	$	(226,230)	$	1,896	$	808,962
Balance, December 31, 2014	$	512	$	993,212	$	40,528	$	(245,516)	$	5,839	$	794,575
Net income		—		—		1,541		—		—		1,541
Stock-based compensation		—		2,514		—		—		—		2,514
Issuance of stock under purchase and equity compensation plans, including tax benefit of $8		1		(286)		—		290		—		5
Repurchase of 8,645,836 shares		—		—		—		(175,048)		—		(175,048)
Dividends paid ($.15 per share)		—		—		(5,291)		—		—		(5,291)
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—		2,897		2,897
Balance, September 30, 2015	$	513	$	995,440	$	36,778	$	(420,274)	$	8,736	$	621,193

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

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NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	For the nine months ended
	September 30,
	2015		2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	1,541	$	6,897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		7,021		4,944
Depreciation and amortization		11,613		12,144
Current income tax receivable		(2,216)		20,364
Deferred income tax asset		(6,585)		(18,445)
Discount accretion, net of premium amortization on securities		3,229		3,828
Loan accretion		(38,073)		(48,978)
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans		(1,574)		(674)
Origination of loans held for sale, net of repayments		(78,760)		(29,622)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale		74,234		30,106
Bank-owned life insurance income		(1,217)		—
Amortization of indemnification asset		20,751		19,819
Gain on the sale of other real estate owned, net		(2,342)		(2,686)
Impairment on other real estate owned		799		1,789
Impairment on fixed assets related to banking center closures		1,089		—
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets		6		(123)
Bargain purchase gain		(1,048)		—
Stock-based compensation		2,514		2,750
Decrease in due to FDIC, net		(3,299)		(6,762)
Increase in other assets		(2,109)		(740)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities		(799)		19,525
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(15,225)		14,136
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock		493		633
(Purchases of) proceeds from FRB stock		(238)		9,390
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity		81,877		80,052
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available-for-sale		242,159		246,422
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale		29,748		—
Increase in securities purchased under agreements to resell		(50,000)		—
Net increase in loans		(272,019)		(274,575)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net		(3,623)		(894)
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance		—		(40,000)
Proceeds from sales of loans		11,702		3,607
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned		14,260		27,656
Increase in FDIC indemnification asset		176		215
Net cash activity from acquisition		22,832		—
Net cash provided by investing activities		77,367		52,506
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in deposits		(21,694)		(40,851)
Increase in repurchase agreements		35,936		10,399
Issuance of stock under purchase and equity compensation plans		(148)		(383)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		160		—
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation		8		4
Payment of dividends		(5,179)		(6,528)
Repurchase of shares		(175,048)		(100,084)
Net cash used in financing activities		(165,965)		(137,443)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(103,823)		(70,801)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		256,979		189,460
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	153,156	$	118,659
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information during the period:
Cash paid for interest	$	9,913	$	10,168
Net tax payments	$	7,467	$	489
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities:
Loans transferred to other real estate owned at fair value	$	1,143	$	2,519
FDIC submissions transferred to (other liabilities) other assets	$	(2,644)	$	181
Loans purchased but not settled	$	—	$	29,906

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

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NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

Note 1 Basis of Presentation

National Bank Holdings Corporation ("NBHC" or the "Company") is a bank holding company that was incorporated in the State of Delaware in June 2009 with the intent to acquire and operate financial services franchises and other complementary businesses in targeted markets. The Company is headquartered immediately south of Denver, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and its primary operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, NBH Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"). The Company provides a variety of banking products to both commercial and consumer clients through a network of 97 banking centers located in Colorado, the greater Kansas City area and Texas, and through on-line and mobile banking products.

The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements serve to update the National Bank Holdings Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and include the accounts of the Company and the Bank. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and where applicable, with general practices in the banking industry or guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory agencies. However, they may not include all information and notes necessary to constitute a complete set of financial statements under GAAP applicable to annual periods and accordingly should be read in conjunction with the financial information contained in the Company's most recent Form 10-K. The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications of prior years' amounts are made whenever necessary to conform to current period presentation. The results of operations for the interim period is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period. All amounts are in thousands, except share data, or as otherwise noted.

GAAP requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. By their nature, estimates are based on judgment and available information. Management has made significant estimates in certain areas, such as the amount and timing of expected cash flows from assets, the valuation of the FDIC indemnification asset and clawback liability, the valuation of other real estate owned (“OREO”), the fair value adjustments on assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the valuation of core deposit intangible assets, the evaluation of investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”), the valuation of stock-based compensation, the fair values of financial instruments, the allowance for loan losses (“ALL”), and contingent liabilities. Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with any estimation process and future changes in market and economic conditions, it is possible that actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

The Company's significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements are disclosed in note 2 of the audited financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2014 and are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have not been any significant changes to the application of significant accounting policies since December 31, 2014, with the exception of the following:

Income taxes - For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company has utilized the discrete effective tax rate method, as allowed by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740-270-30-18, “Income Taxes-Interim Reporting,” to calculate its interim income tax provision. The discrete method is applied when the application of the estimated annual effective tax rate is impractical because it is not possible to reliably estimate the annual effective tax rate. The discrete method treats the year to date period as if it was the annual period and determines the income tax expense or benefit on that basis. The Company believes that, at this time, the use of this discrete method is more appropriate than the annual effective tax rate method as the estimated annual effective tax rate method is not reliable due to (1) the levels of tax-exempt income in relation to pre-tax income, (2) the impact of the warrant liability which is non-taxable and (3) the impact and variability of FDIC Indemnification amortization on our pre-tax income.

The income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was (2,821.4)% and (570.0)%, respectively, based on application of the discrete approach. The quarterly tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to interest income from tax-exempt lending, tax-exempt bank-owned life insurance income, non-taxable warrant liability fair value adjustment and the relationship of each of these items to pre-tax income. The three and nine month tax rates for 2015 are lower than prior period tax rates primarily because of the lower levels of pre-tax income in relation to the larger amounts of non-taxable income. Increased amounts from tax-exempt lending, bank-owned life insurance income, the change in the fair value of the warrant liability, and the bargain

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NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

purchase gain for financial reporting purposes together exceeded the amount of pre-tax income and generated the tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

We are currently in an open IRS examination for the tax year 2012.

Note 2 Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure -  In January 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-04, Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. This update amends ASC Topic 310-40 and clarifies that an “in substance repossession or foreclosure” has occurred upon the creditor obtaining either legal title to the property upon completion of foreclosure, or the borrower conveying all interest in the property through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Upon occurrence, the creditor derecognizes the loan receivable and recognizes the collateralized real estate property. The amendments in the ASU became effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption was permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers -  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update supersedes revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, including most industry-specific revenue recognition guidance in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The new guidance stipulates 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. The guidance provides specific steps that entities should apply in order to achieve this principle. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve deferring the effective date by one year (i.e., interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017). Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date (i.e., interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the ASU's adoption on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments - In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. This update amends ASC Topic 805-10 and clarifies that an acquirer must recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined.  The amendments in this ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on September 30, 2015 with no material impact to the consolidated financial statements.

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Note 3 Acquisition Activities

On August 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of Pine River Bank Corporation (“Pine River”) for $9.5 million cash. The Company determined that this acquisition constitutes a business combination as defined in ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, as of the date of the acquisition, the Company recorded the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value. The Company determined fair values in accordance with the guidance provided in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Fair value is established by discounting the expected future cash flows with a market discount rate for like maturities and risk instruments. The estimation of expected future cash flows, market conditions and other future events and actual results could differ materially. The determination of the initial fair values of fixed assets, loans, and OREO involve a high degree of judgment and complexity. The Company has made the determination of fair value using the best information available at the time; however, the assumptions used are subject to change and if changed, could have a material effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.

The table below summarizes the net assets acquired (at fair value) and consideration transferred in connection with the Pine River acquisition:

Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	32,314
Investment securities available-for-sale (at fair value)		31,866
Non-marketable securities		259
Loans, net		64,279
Other real estate owned		1,488
Premises and equipment, net		3,164
Core deposit intangible asset		948
Other assets		7,749
Total assets acquired	$	142,067
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand deposits	$	41,432
Interest bearing demand deposits		19,632
Savings and money market		35,460
Time deposits		33,619
Total deposits		130,143
Other liabilities		1,394
Total liabilities assumed	$	131,537
Identifiable net assets acquired	$	10,530
Consideration:
Cash	$	9,482
Gain on bargain purchase	$	1,048

In connection with the Pine River acquisition, the Company recognized approximately $1.0 million of bargain purchase gain and a $0.9 million core deposit intangible. The core deposit intangible will be amortized on a straight-line basis over seven years. The bargain purchase gain of $1.0 million, recorded at the date of acquisition, represents the amount by which the acquisition-date fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred. 

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The fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities noted in the table may change during the provisional period, which may last up to twelve months subsequent to the acquisition date. The Company may obtain additional information to refine the valuation of the acquired assets and liabilities and adjust the recorded fair value, although such adjustments are not expected to be significant. Adjustments recorded to the acquired assets and liabilities will be applied prospectively in accordance with ASU 2015-16.

At the date of acquisition, none of the loans were accounted for under the guidance of ASC Topic 310-30, and the gross contractual amounts receivable, inclusive of all principal and interest, was $79.0 million. The Company’s best estimate of the contractual cash flows for loans not expected to be collected was $1.4 million and recorded fair value was $64.3 million.

The results of Pine River are included in the results of the Company subsequent to the acquisition date. Included in other non-interest expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ending September 30, 2015 were $0.5 million of one-time expenses related to the acquisition of Pine River.

The following pro forma information combines the historical results of Pine River and the Company. The pro forma financial information does not include the potential impacts of possible business model changes, current market conditions, revenue enhancements, expense efficiencies, or other factors. The pro forma information below reflects adjustments made to exclude the impact of the bargain purchase gain of $1.0 million, acquisition-related expenses of $0.5 million, amortization and accretion of purchase discounts and premiums of $75 thousand, and amortization of acquired identifiable intangibles of $23 thousand during the nine month period ended September 30, 2015. The pro forma information is theoretical in nature and not necessarily indicative of future consolidated results of operations of the Company or the consolidated results of operations which would have resulted had the Company acquired Pine River during the periods presented.

If the Pine River acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2014, total revenue would have been approximately $136.7 million and $146.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively. Net income would have been approximately $0.9 million and $6.6 million, respectively, for the same periods. Basic and dilutive earnings per share would have been $0.03 and $0.15, respectively, for the same periods.

The Company has determined that it is impractical to report the amounts of revenue and earnings of legacy Pine River since the acquisition date due to the integration of operations shortly after the acquisition date. Accordingly, reliable and separate complete revenue and earnings information is no longer available. In addition, such amounts would require significant estimates related to the proper allocation of merger cost savings that cannot be objectively made.

Note 4 Investment Securities

The Company’s investment securities portfolio is comprised of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities. These investment securities totaled $1.7 billion at September 30, 2015 and were comprised of $1.2 billion of available-for-sale securities and $0.5 billion of held-to-maturity securities. At December 31, 2014, investment securities totaled $2.0 billion and were comprised of $1.5 billion of available-for-sale securities and $0.5 billion of held-to-maturity securities.

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September 30, 2015

Available-for-sale

Available-for-sale investment securities are summarized as follows as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2015
	Amortized		Gross		Gross
	cost		unrealized gains		unrealized losses		Fair value
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	327,281	$	9,091	$	—	$	336,372
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		911,902		6,015		(12,560)		905,357
Other securities		2,538		—		—		2,538
Total	$	1,241,721	$	15,106	$	(12,560)	$	1,244,267

	December 31, 2014
	Amortized		Gross		Gross
	cost		unrealized gains		unrealized losses		Fair value
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	395,244	$	9,014	$	(43)	$	404,215
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		1,088,834		7,464		(21,718)		1,074,580
Other securities		419		—		—		419
Total	$	1,484,497	$	16,478	$	(21,761)	$	1,479,214

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, mortgage-backed securities represented primarily all of the Company’s available-for-sale investment portfolio and all mortgage-backed securities were backed by government sponsored enterprises (“GSE”) collateral such as Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) and Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), and the government sponsored agency Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”).

The table below summarizes the unrealized losses as of the dates shown, along with the length of the impairment period:

	September 30, 2015
	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		—		—		623,372		(12,560)		623,372		(12,560)
Total	$	—	$	—	$	623,372	$	(12,560)	$	623,372	$	(12,560)

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September 30, 2015

	December 31, 2014
	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	value		losses		value		losses		value		losses
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	17	$	—	$	89,749	$	(43)	$	89,766	$	(43)
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		88,854		(2,053)		667,368		(19,665)		756,222		(21,718)
Total	$	88,871	$	(2,053)	$	757,117	$	(19,708)		845,988	$	(21,761)

Management evaluated all of the available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position and concluded that no other-than-temporary impairment existed at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. The unrealized losses in the Company's investments issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or sponsored enterprises at September 30, 2015 were caused by changes in interest rates. The portfolio included 52 securities, having an aggregate fair value of $0.6 billion, which were in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2015, compared to 62 securities, with a fair value of $0.8 billion, at December 31, 2014.

The Company has no intention to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost and believes it will not be required to sell the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost.

Available-for-sale securities acquired from the Pine River acquisition totaled $31.9 million at the date of acquisition. Shortly after the acquisition date, the Company sold $29.8 million of the acquired securities and recorded no gain or loss.

Certain securities are pledged as collateral for public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and to secure borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Bank, if needed. The fair value of available-for-sale investment securities pledged as collateral totaled $0.3 billion at September 30, 2015 and $0.3 billion at   December 31, 2014. The increase in pledged available-for-sale investment securities was primarily attributable to an increase in average deposit account balances and client repurchase account balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Certain investment securities may also be pledged as collateral for the line of credit at the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Des Moines; however, no investment securities were pledged for this purpose at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

Mortgage-backed securities do not have a single maturity date and actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities depending on the repayment characteristics and experience of the underlying financial instruments. The estimated weighted average life of the available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities portfolio was 3.5 years as of September 30, 2015 and 3.5 years as of December 31, 2014. This estimate is based on assumptions and actual results may differ.  Other securities of $1.7 million have a maturity date between October 2015 and October 2017. Other securities of $0.8 million have no stated contractual maturity date as of September 30, 2015.

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September 30, 2015

Held-to-maturity

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company held $445.1 million and $530.6 million of held-to-maturity investment securities, respectively. Held-to-maturity investment securities are summarized as follows as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2015
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		unrealized		unrealized
	cost		gains		losses		Fair value
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	353,026	$	5,801	$	(15)	$	358,812
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		92,043		358		(1,065)		91,336
Total investment securities held-to-maturity	$	445,069	$	6,159	$	(1,080)	$	450,148

	December 31, 2014
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		unrealized		unrealized
	cost		gains		losses		Fair value
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	422,622	$	5,773	$	(72)	$	428,323
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		107,968		217		(1,871)		106,314
Total investment securities held-to-maturity	$	530,590	$	5,990	$	(1,943)	$	534,637

The table below summarizes the unrealized losses as of the dates shown, along with the length of the impairment period:

	September 30, 2015
	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	973	$	(3)	$	1,046	$	(12)	$	2,019	$	(15)
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		—		—		48,258		(1,065)		48,258		(1,065)
Total	$	973	$	(3)	$	49,304	$	(1,077)	$	50,277	$	(1,080)

	December 31, 2014
	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	—	$	35,139	$	(72)	$	35,139	$	(72)
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		—		—		75,139		(1,871)		75,139		(1,871)
Total	$	—	$	—	$	110,278	$	(1,943)	$	110,278	$	(1,943)

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September 30, 2015

The portfolio included 7 securities, having an aggregate fair value of $50.3 million, which were in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2015, compared to 12 securities, with a fair value of $110.3 million, at December 31, 2014.

Management evaluated all of the held-to-maturity securities in an unrealized loss position and concluded that no other-than-temporary impairment existed at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. The unrealized losses in the Company's investments issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or sponsored enterprises at September 30, 2015 were caused by changes in interest rates.  The Company has no intention to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost and believes it will not be required to sell the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost.

The carrying value of held-to-maturity investment securities pledged as collateral totaled $120.1 million and $88.3 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. 

Actual maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from scheduled maturities depending on the repayment characteristics and experience of the underlying financial instruments. The estimated weighted average expected life of the held-to-maturity mortgage-backed securities portfolio as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was 3.5 years and 3.4 years, respectively. This estimate is based on assumptions and actual results may differ.

Note 5 Loans

The loan portfolio is comprised of loans originated by the Company and loans that were acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisitions of Bank of Choice and Community Banks of Colorado in 2011, Hillcrest Bank and Bank Midwest in 2010, and Pine River in 2015. The loans acquired from Pine River totaled $64.3 million and were accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, and classified as non-covered, non 310-30 loans. The majority of the loans acquired in the Hillcrest Bank and Community Banks of Colorado transactions are covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. Covered loans are presented separately from non-covered loans due to the FDIC loss sharing agreements associated with these loans. Covered loans comprised 6.1% of the total loan portfolio at September 30, 2015, compared to 9.0% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2014.

The table below shows the loan portfolio composition including carrying value by segment of loans accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30, Receivables—Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality and loans not accounted for under this guidance, which includes our originated loans. The table also shows the amounts covered by the FDIC loss sharing agreements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The carrying value of loans are net of discounts, fees and costs on loans excluded from ASC 310-30 of $8.6 million and $10.5 million as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively:

	September 30, 2015
	ASC 310-30 loans		Non 310-30 loans		Total loans		% of total
Commercial	$	19,226	$	999,400	$	1,018,626	40.4	%
Agriculture		17,908		131,119		149,027	5.9
Commercial real estate		153,546		480,709		634,255	25.1
Residential real estate		26,975		659,475		686,450	27.2
Consumer		3,237		31,533		34,770	1.4
Total	$	220,892	$	2,302,236	$	2,523,128	100.0	%
Covered	$	128,289	$	26,767	$	155,056	6.1	%
Non-covered		92,603		2,275,469		2,368,072	93.9
Total	$	220,892	$	2,302,236	$	2,523,128	100.0	%

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September 30, 2015

	December 31, 2014
	ASC 310-30 loans		Non 310-30 loans		Total loans		% of total
Commercial	$	22,956	$	772,440	$	795,396	36.8	%
Agriculture		19,063		118,468		137,531	6.4
Commercial real estate		192,330		369,264		561,594	26.0
Residential real estate		40,761		591,939		632,700	29.2
Consumer		4,535		30,653		35,188	1.6
Total	$	279,645	$	1,882,764	$	2,162,409	100.0	%
Covered	$	160,876	$	32,821	$	193,697	9.0	%
Non-covered		118,769		1,849,943		1,968,712	91.0
Total	$	279,645	$	1,882,764	$	2,162,409	100.0	%

Included in commercial loans are $147.5 million and $161.8 million of energy-related loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Energy prices declined significantly during 2014 and remain at cyclically low levels; prolonged or further pricing pressure could increase stress on energy clients and ultimately the credit quality of this portfolio. However, loans have been structured to mitigate credit loss under a variety of circumstances, including the impact on energy loans as a result of depressed oil prices for a sustained period. Also included in the commercial segment are tax exempt loans totaling $311.0 million and $112.6 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. 

Loans are considered past due or delinquent when the contractual principal or interest due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement remains unpaid after the due date of the scheduled payment. Pooled loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 that are 90 days or more past due and still accreting are generally considered to be performing and are included in loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing. Non-accrual loans include troubled debt restructurings on non-accrual status. Total non-accrual loans excluded from the scope of ASC 310-30 totaled $28.6 million and $10.8 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Loan delinquency for all loans is shown in the following tables at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively:

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September 30, 2015

	Total Loans September 30, 2015
													Loans > 90
			60-89		Greater								days past
	30-59		days		than 90								due and
	days  past		past		days past		Total  past				Total		still		Non-
	due		due		due		due		Current		loans		accruing		accrual
Loans excluded from ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	231	$	50	$	1,044	$	1,325	$	998,075	$	999,400	$	92	$	20,339
Agriculture		59		1,289		34		1,382		129,737		131,119		—		2,123
Commercial real estate
Construction		34		—		—		34		24,607		24,641		—		58
Acquisition/development		—		—		—		—		3,681		3,681		—		—
Multifamily		—		—		—		—		17,216		17,216		—		—
Owner-occupied		—		—		94		94		170,915		171,009		—		756
Non owner-occupied		100		—		829		929		263,233		264,162		—		876
Total commercial real estate		134		—		923		1,057		479,652		480,709		—		1,690
Residential real estate
Senior lien		1,117		676		1,549		3,342		601,372		604,714		92		3,999
Junior lien		209		123		142		474		54,287		54,761		82		464
Total residential real estate		1,326		799		1,691		3,816		655,659		659,475		174		4,463
Consumer		91		10		—		101		31,432		31,533		—		30
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	1,841	$	2,148	$	3,692	$	7,681	$	2,294,555	$	2,302,236	$	266	$	28,645
Covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	—	$	—	$	978	$	978	$	25,790	$	26,768	$	—	$	1,088
Non-covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30		1,841		2,148		2,714		6,703		2,268,765		2,275,468		266		27,557
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	1,841	$	2,148	$	3,692	$	7,681	$	2,294,555	$	2,302,236	$	266	$	28,645
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	298	$	—	$	311	$	609	$	18,617	$	19,226	$	311	$	—
Agriculture		133		944		152		1,229		16,679		17,908		152		—
Commercial real estate		522		—		16,287		16,809		136,737		153,546		16,286		—
Residential real estate		85		—		2,171		2,256		24,719		26,975		2,172		—
Consumer		54		—		21		75		3,162		3,237		21		—
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	1,092	$	944	$	18,942	$	20,978	$	199,914	$	220,892	$	18,942	$	—
Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	845	$	944	$	17,816	$	19,605	$	108,683	$	128,288	$	17,816	$	—
Non-covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30		247		—		1,126		1,373		91,231		92,604		1,126		—
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	1,092	$	944	$	18,942	$	20,978	$	199,914	$	220,892	$	18,942	$	—
Total loans	$	2,933	$	3,092	$	22,634	$	28,659	$	2,494,469	$	2,523,128	$	19,208	$	28,645
Covered loans	$	845	$	944	$	18,794	$	20,583	$	134,473	$	155,056	$	17,816	$	1,088
Non-covered loans		2,088		2,148		3,840		8,076		2,359,996		2,368,072		1,392		27,557
Total loans	$	2,933	$	3,092	$	22,634	$	28,659	$	2,494,469	$	2,523,128	$	19,208	$	28,645

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September 30, 2015

	Total Loans December 31, 2014
													Loans > 90
			60-89		Greater								days past
	30-59		days		than 90								due and
	days  past		past		days past		Total  past				Total		still		Non-
	due		due		due		due		Current		loans		accruing		accrual
Loans excluded from ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	83	$	97	$	318	$	498	$	771,942	$	772,440	$	215	$	4,215
Agriculture		47		—		10		57		118,411		118,468		10		495
Commercial real estate
Construction		—		—		—		—		11,748		11,748		—		—
Acquisition/development		41		—		—		41		4,532		4,573		—		—
Multifamily		—		—		—		—		10,856		10,856		(1)		—
Owner-occupied		336		78		101		515		119,710		120,225		—		843
Non owner-occupied		158		—		222		380		221,482		221,862		—		222
Total commercial real estate		535		78		323		936		368,328		369,264		(1)		1,065
Residential real estate
Senior lien		378		1,403		732		2,513		537,022		539,535		—		4,335
Junior lien		133		1		101		235		52,169		52,404		—		476
Total residential real estate		511		1,404		833		2,748		589,191		591,939		—		4,811
Consumer		266		21		39		326		30,327		30,653		39		227
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	1,442	$	1,600	$	1,523	$	4,565	$	1,878,199	$	1,882,764	$	263	$	10,813
Covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	17	$	1,016	$	152	$	1,185	$	31,636	$	32,821	$	75	$	1,317
Non-covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30		1,425		584		1,371		3,380		1,846,563		1,849,943		188		9,496
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	1,442	$	1,600	$	1,523	$	4,565	$	1,878,199	$	1,882,764	$	263	$	10,813
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	152	$	—	$	1,755	$	1,907	$	21,049	$	22,956	$	1,754	$	—
Agriculture		—		—		367		367		18,696		19,063		367		—
Commercial real estate		564		92		31,013		31,669		160,661		192,330		31,013		—
Residential real estate		2,014		3,826		646		6,486		34,275		40,761		646		—
Consumer		369		—		54		423		4,112		4,535		54		—
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	3,099	$	3,918	$	33,835	$	40,852	$	238,793	$	279,645	$	33,834	$	—
Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	576	$	3,892	$	31,239	$	35,707	$	125,169	$	160,876	$	31,238	$	—
Non-covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30		2,523		26		2,596		5,145		113,624		118,769		2,596		—
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	3,099	$	3,918	$	33,835	$	40,852	$	238,793	$	279,645	$	33,834	$	—
Total loans	$	4,541	$	5,518	$	35,358	$	45,417	$	2,116,992	$	2,162,409	$	34,097	$	10,813
Covered loans	$	593	$	4,908	$	31,391	$	36,892	$	156,805	$	193,697	$	31,313	$	1,317
Non-covered loans		3,948		610		3,967		8,525		1,960,187		1,968,712		2,784		9,496
Total loans	$	4,541	$	5,518	$	35,358	$	45,417	$	2,116,992	$	2,162,409	$	34,097	$	10,813

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

The Company's commercial substandard loans excluded from ASC 310-30 totaled $48.9 million and $19.3 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The increase was primarily due to four loan relationships totaling $28.8 million at September 30, 2015. Migration to special mention and substandard ratings during 2015 has been driven by a small number of agricultural clients, pressure in the energy sector, and isolated weakening in a small number of commercial and industrial clients. Two of these substandard loans were energy related and totaled $12.0 million at September 30, 2015. Credit exposure for all loans as determined by the Company’s internal risk rating system was as follows as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively:

	Total Loans September 30, 2015
			Special
	Pass		mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Loans excluded from ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	904,627	$	42,795	$	48,906	$	3,072	$	999,400
Agriculture		120,138		8,524		2,457		—		131,119
Commercial real estate
Construction		21,113		3,049		479		—		24,641
Acquisition/development		3,681		—		—		—		3,681
Multifamily		17,216		—		—		—		17,216
Owner-occupied		161,637		4,507		4,865		—		171,009
Non owner-occupied		250,768		9,388		4,002		4		264,162
Total commercial real estate		454,415		16,944		9,346		4		480,709
Residential real estate
Senior lien		598,228		482		5,826		178		604,714
Junior lien		53,230		26		1,505		—		54,761
Total residential real estate		651,458		508		7,331		178		659,475
Consumer		31,388		69		76		—		31,533
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	2,162,026	$	68,840	$	68,116	$	3,254	$	2,302,236
Covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	15,579	$	159	$	10,916	$	114	$	26,768
Non-covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30		2,146,447		68,681		57,200		3,140		2,275,468
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	2,162,026	$	68,840	$	68,116	$	3,254	$	2,302,236
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	9,060	$	391	$	9,775	$	—	$	19,226
Agriculture		10,053		5,069		2,786		—		17,908
Commercial real estate		68,753		2,138		78,886		3,769		153,546
Residential real estate		19,438		1,673		5,864		—		26,975
Consumer		2,774		96		367		—		3,237
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	110,078	$	9,367	$	97,678	$	3,769	$	220,892
Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	35,474	$	6,773	$	82,272	$	3,769	$	128,288
Non-covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30		74,604		2,594		15,406		—		92,604
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	110,078	$	9,367	$	97,678	$	3,769	$	220,892
Total loans	$	2,272,104	$	78,207	$	165,794	$	7,023	$	2,523,128
Total covered	$	51,053	$	6,932	$	93,188	$	3,883	$	155,056
Total non-covered		2,221,051		71,275		72,606		3,140		2,368,072
Total loans	$	2,272,104	$	78,207	$	165,794	$	7,023	$	2,523,128

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September 30, 2015

	Total Loans December 31, 2014
			Special
	Pass		mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Loans excluded from ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	742,944	$	10,166	$	19,250	$	80	$	772,440
Agriculture		114,642		85		3,741		—		118,468
Commercial real estate
Construction		11,748		—		—		—		11,748
Acquisition/development		4,573		—		—		—		4,573
Multifamily		10,856		—		—		—		10,856
Owner-occupied		115,178		158		4,889		—		120,225
Non owner-occupied		199,817		17,607		4,430		8		221,862
Total commercial real estate		342,172		17,765		9,319		8		369,264
Residential real estate
Senior lien		533,630		23		5,744		138		539,535
Junior lien		51,059		—		1,345		—		52,404
Total residential real estate		584,689		23		7,089		138		591,939
Consumer		30,426		—		227		—		30,653
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	1,814,873	$	28,039	$	39,626	$	226	$	1,882,764
Covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	21,240	$	171	$	11,301	$	109	$	32,821
Non-covered loans excluded from ASC 310-30		1,793,633		27,868		28,325		117		1,849,943
Total loans excluded from ASC 310-30	$	1,814,873	$	28,039	$	39,626	$	226	$	1,882,764
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30
Commercial	$	11,038	$	282	$	11,092	$	544	$	22,956
Agriculture		16,854		30		2,179		—		19,063
Commercial real estate		82,603		3,770		101,966		3,991		192,330
Residential real estate		29,069		1,403		10,289		—		40,761
Consumer		3,641		105		789		—		4,535
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	143,205	$	5,590	$	126,315	$	4,535	$	279,645
Covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	49,856	$	3,036	$	103,451	$	4,533	$	160,876
Non-covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30		93,349		2,554		22,864		2		118,769
Total loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	143,205	$	5,590	$	126,315	$	4,535	$	279,645
Total loans	$	1,958,078	$	33,629	$	165,941	$	4,761	$	2,162,409
Total covered	$	71,096	$	3,207	$	114,752	$	4,642	$	193,697
Total non-covered		1,886,982		30,422		51,189		119		1,968,712
Total loans	$	1,958,078	$	33,629	$	165,941	$	4,761	$	2,162,409

Impaired Loans

Loans are considered to be impaired when it is probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are comprised of loans excluded from ASC 310-30 on non-accrual status, accruing troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), loans in the process of bankruptcy, and restructured loans that are in compliance with their modified terms for one year or longer and are current as to principal and interest payments. If a specific allowance is warranted based on the borrower’s overall financial condition, the specific allowance is calculated based on discounted cash flows using the loan’s initial contractual effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. At September 30, 2015, the Company measured $9.9 million of impaired loans using discounted cash flows, the loan’s initial contractual effective interest rate and observable market valuations and $31.5 million of impaired loans based on the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. Impaired loans that individually were less than $250 thousand were measured through the general allowance reserves due to their relatively small size totaled $9.1 million and $8.9 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

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September 30, 2015

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s recorded investments in impaired loans were $50.5 million and $32.1 million, respectively, of which $10.9 million and $11.1 million, respectively, were covered by loss sharing agreements, for the aforementioned periods. The increase in impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was primarily due to three relationships totaling $19.0 million that were deemed impaired during the period. All three of the relationships were in the commercial and industrial segment, were non-covered, and on non-accrual status at September 30, 2015.  Impaired loans had a collective related allowance for loan losses allocated to them of $3.3 million and $0.3 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Additional information regarding impaired loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is set forth in the table below:

	Impaired Loans
	September 30, 2015						December 31, 2014
					Allowance						Allowance
	Unpaid				for loan		Unpaid				for loan
	principal		Recorded		losses		principal		Recorded		losses
	balance		investment		allocated		balance		investment		allocated
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	20,776	$	20,582	$	—	$	16,953	$	16,771	$	—
Agriculture		1,977		1,978		—		3,065		3,061		—
Commercial real estate
Construction		—		—		—		—		—		—
Acquisition/development		—		—		—		—		—		—
Multifamily		—		—		—		—		—		—
Owner-occupied		1,789		1,595		—		1,164		970		—
Non-owner occupied		829		829		—		—		—		—
Total commercial real estate		2,618		2,424		—		1,164		970		—
Residential real estate
Senior lien		343		304		—		694		248		—
Junior lien		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total residential real estate		343		304		—		694		248		—
Consumer		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total impaired loans with no related allowance recorded	$	25,714	$	25,288	$	—	$	21,876	$	21,050	$	—
With a related allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	15,255	$	14,980	$	3,065	$	894	$	693	$	82
Agriculture		257		229		1		177		145		—
Commercial real estate
Construction		—		—		—		—		—		—
Acquisition/development		—		—		—		—		—		—
Multifamily		38		38		—		—		—		—
Owner-occupied		1,595		1,191		2		1,321		1,024		5
Non-owner occupied		927		823		5		1,140		1,060		9
Total commercial real estate		2,560		2,052		7		2,461		2,084		14
Residential real estate
Senior lien		7,083		6,441		169		7,360		6,359		172
Junior lien		1,702		1,438		10		1,768		1,515		9
Total residential real estate		8,785		7,879		179		9,128		7,874		181
Consumer		79		78		1		277		245		2
Total impaired loans with a related allowance recorded	$	26,936	$	25,218	$	3,253	$	12,937	$	11,041	$	279
Total impaired loans	$	52,650	$	50,506	$	3,253	$	34,813	$	32,091	$	279

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September 30, 2015

The table below shows additional information regarding the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the periods presented:

	For nine months ended
	September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014
	Average recorded investment		Interest income recognized		Average recorded investment		Interest income recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	21,200	$	772	$	25,947	$	342
Agriculture		1,978		—		9,045		217
Commercial real estate
Construction		—		—		—		—
Acquisition/development		—		—		—		—
Multifamily		—		—		—		—
Owner-occupied		1,635		59		1,578		63
Non-owner occupied		829		—		—		—
Total commercial real estate		2,464		59		1,578		63
Residential real estate
Senior lien		312		12		391		8
Junior lien		—		—		—		—
Total residential real estate		312		12		391		8
Consumer		—		—		—		—
Total impaired loans with no related allowance recorded	$	25,954	$	843	$	36,961	$	630
With a related allowance recorded:
Commercial	$	15,096	$	72	$	987	$	6
Agriculture		345		3		165		—
Commercial real estate
Construction		—		—		—		—
Acquisition/development		—		—		—		—
Multifamily		39		1		156		—
Owner-occupied		1,260		20		627		10
Non-owner occupied		852		39		1,086		42
Total commercial real estate		2,151		60		1,869		52
Residential real estate
Senior lien		6,621		89		6,738		81
Junior lien		1,478		39		1,515		45
Total residential real estate		8,099		128		8,253		126
Consumer		82		1		266		1
Total impaired loans with a related allowance recorded	$	25,773	$	264	$	11,540	$	185
Total impaired loans	$	51,727	$	1,107	$	48,501	$	815

Troubled debt restructurings

It is the Company’s policy to review each prospective credit in order to determine the appropriateness and the adequacy of security or collateral prior to making a loan. In the event of borrower default, the Company seeks recovery in compliance with lending laws, the respective loan agreements, and credit monitoring and remediation procedures that may include restructuring a loan to provide a concession by the Company to the borrower from their original terms due to borrower financial difficulties in order to facilitate repayment. Additionally, if a borrower’s repayment obligation has been discharged by a court, and that debt has not been reaffirmed by the borrower, regardless of past due status, the loan is considered to be a TDR. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $11.0 million and $19.3 million, respectively, of accruing TDRs that had been restructured from the original terms in order to facilitate repayment. Of these, $1.7 million and $9.8 million were covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Approximately $10.0 million of loans reported as TDRs at December 31, 2014 were in compliance with their modified terms at September 30, 2015, and therefore, are no longer reportable as TDRs at September 30, 2015. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

Non-accruing TDRs at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 totaled $21.4 million and $7.0 million, respectively. Of these, $1.0 million and $1.2 million were covered by the FDIC loss sharing agreements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company restructured fourteen loans with a recorded investment of $20.4 million to facilitate repayment. Substantially all of the loan modifications were a reduction of the principal payment, a reduction in interest rate, or an extension of term. Loan modifications to loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are not considered TDRs.  The table below provides additional information related to accruing TDRs at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	Accruing TDRs
	September 30, 2015
			Average
			year-to-				Unfunded
			date		Unpaid		commitments
	Recorded		recorded		principal		to fund
	investment		investment		balance		TDRs
Commercial	$	8,381	$	9,038	$	8,582	$	1,943
Agriculture		84		85		87		—
Commercial real estate		388		396		392		—
Residential real estate		2,161		2,214		2,209		—
Consumer		13		15		13		—
Total	$	11,027	$	11,748	$	11,283	$	1,943

	Accruing TDRs
	December 31, 2014
			Average
			year-to-				Unfunded
			date		Unpaid		commitments
	Recorded		recorded		principal		to fund
	investment		investment		balance		TDRs
Commercial	$	13,249	$	12,496	$	13,249	$	375
Agriculture		2,711		3,110		2,715		—
Commercial real estate		610		627		622		—
Residential real estate		2,687		2,767		2,714		2
Consumer		18		20		18		—
Total	$	19,275	$	19,020	$	19,318	$	377

The following table summarizes the Company’s carrying value of non-accrual TDRs as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	Non - Accruing TDRs
	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Covered		Non-covered		Covered		Non-covered
Commercial	$	99	$	19,596	$	1	$	3,993
Agriculture		81		34		201		164
Commercial real estate		—		—		94		364
Residential real estate		852		693		910		1,056
Consumer		—		2		—		190
Total	$	1,032	$	20,325	$	1,206	$	5,767

Accrual of interest is resumed on loans that were on non-accrual only after the loan has performed sufficiently. The Company had no TDRsthat were modified within the past 12 months and had defaulted on their restructured terms during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company had three TDRs that had been modified within the past 12 months that defaulted on their restructured terms. The defaulted TDRs consisted of a commercial loan and two consumer loans totaling $37 thousand. For purposes of this disclosure, the Company considers “default” to mean 90 days or more past due on principal or interest.

Loans accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30

Loan pools accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30 are periodically remeasured to determine expected future cash flows. In determining the expected cash flows, the timing of cash flows and prepayment assumptions for smaller homogeneous loans are based on statistical models that take into account factors such as the loan interest rate, credit profile of the borrowers, the years in which the loans were originated, and whether the loans are fixed or variable rate loans. Prepayments may be assumed on loans if circumstances specific to that loan warrant a prepayment assumption. The re-measurement of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 resulted in the following changes in the carrying amount of accretable yield during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Accretable yield beginning balance	$	113,463	$	130,624
Reclassification from non-accretable difference		19,025		30,394
Reclassification to non-accretable difference		(3,745)		(1,264)
Accretion		(35,728)		(46,646)
Accretable yield ending balance	$	93,015	$	113,108

Below is the composition of the net book value for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Contractual cash flows	$	657,451	$	751,932
Non-accretable difference		(343,544)		(358,824)
Accretable yield		(93,015)		(113,463)
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	220,892	$	279,645

Note 6 Allowance for Loan Losses

The tables below detail the Company’s allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) and recorded investment in loans as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	Three months ended  September 30, 2015
					Commercial		Residential
	Commercial		Agriculture		real estate		real estate		Consumer		Total
Beginning balance	$	10,044	$	1,305	$	3,830	$	4,649	$	413	$	20,241
Non 310-30 beginning balance		10,024		693		3,704		4,647		408		19,476
Charge-offs		(12)		—		—		(26)		(174)		(212)
Recoveries		7		—		11		18		52		88
Provision		2,624		124		555		192		105		3,600
Non 310-30 ending balance		12,643		817		4,270		4,831		391		22,952
ASC 310-30 beginning balance		20		612		126		2		5		765
Charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—
Recoveries		—		—		—		—		—		—
Provision (recoupment)		61		87		(37)		(2)		1		110
ASC 310-30 ending balance		81		699		89		—		6		875
Ending balance	$	12,724	$	1,516	$	4,359	$	4,831	$	397	$	23,827

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September 30, 2015

	Three months ended  September 30, 2014
					Commercial		Residential
	Commercial		Agriculture		real estate		real estate		Consumer		Total
Beginning balance	$	6,421	$	1,407	$	2,969	$	4,310	$	465	$	15,572
Non 310-30 beginning balance		6,420		610		2,735		4,244		465		14,474
Charge-offs		(86)		—		—		(470)		(230)		(786)
Recoveries		189		8		16		22		55		290
Provision		859		102		166		338		241		1,706
Non 310-30 ending balance		7,382		720		2,917		4,134		531		15,684
ASC 310-30 beginning balance		1		797		234		66		—		1,098
Charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—
Recoveries		—		—		—		—		—		—
Provision (recoupment)		—		(184)		(7)		—		—		(191)
ASC 310-30 ending balance		1		613		227		66		—		907
Ending balance	$	7,383	$	1,333	$	3,144	$	4,200	$	531	$	16,591

	Nine months ended September 30, 2015
					Commercial		Residential
	Commercial		Agriculture		real estate		real estate		Consumer		Total
Beginning balance	$	8,598	$	1,009	$	3,819	$	3,771	$	416	$	17,613
Non 310-30 beginning balance		8,598		541		3,597		3,743		413		16,892
Charge-offs		(17)		(47)		(222)		(200)		(740)		(1,226)
Recoveries		55		7		135		46		190		433
Provision (recoupment)		4,007		316		760		1,242		528		6,853
Non 310-30 ending balance		12,643		817		4,270		4,831		391		22,952
ASC 310-30 beginning balance		—		468		222		28		3		721
Charge-offs		—		—		—		—		(14)		(14)
Recoveries		—		—		—		—		—		—
Provision (recoupment)		81		231		(133)		(28)		17		168
ASC 310-30 ending balance		81		699		89		—		6		875
Ending balance	$	12,724	$	1,516	$	4,359	$	4,831	$	397	$	23,827
Ending allowance balance attributable to:
Non 310-30 loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	3,065	$	1	$	8	$	179	$	1	$	3,254
Non 310-30 loans collectively evaluated for impairment		9,578		816		4,262		4,652		390		19,698
ASC 310-30 loans		81		699		89		—		6		875
Total ending allowance balance	$	12,724	$	1,516	$	4,359	$	4,831	$	397	$	23,827
Loans:
Non 310-30 individually evaluated for impairment	$	35,562	$	2,207	$	4,477	$	8,183	$	78	$	50,507
Non 310-30 collectively evaluated for impairment		963,838		128,912		476,232		651,292		31,455		2,251,729
ASC 310-30 loans		19,226		17,908		153,546		26,975		3,237		220,892
Total loans	$	1,018,626	$	149,027	$	634,255	$	686,450	$	34,770	$	2,523,128

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	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
					Commercial		Residential
	Commercial		Agriculture		real estate		real estate		Consumer		Total
Beginning balance	$	4,258	$	1,237	$	2,276	$	4,259	$	491	$	12,521
Non 310-30 beginning balance		4,029		572		1,984		4,165		491		11,241
Charge-offs		(498)		—		—		(539)		(585)		(1,622)
Recoveries		306		8		70		197		205		786
Provision (recoupment)		3,545		140		863		311		420		5,279
Non 310-30 ending balance		7,382		720		2,917		4,134		531		15,684
ASC 310-30 beginning balance		229		665		292		94		—		1,280
Charge-offs		(2)		—		—		—		(36)		(38)
Recoveries		—		—		—		—		—		—
Provision (recoupment)		(226)		(52)		(65)		(28)		36		(335)
ASC 310-30 ending balance		1		613		227		66		—		907
Ending balance	$	7,383	$	1,333	$	3,144	$	4,200	$	531	$	16,591
Ending allowance balance attributable to:
Non 310-30 loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	39	$	—	$	31	$	220	$	3	$	293
Non 310-30 loans collectively evaluated for impairment		7,343		720		2,886		3,914		528		15,391
ASC 310-30 loans		1		613		227		66		—		907
Total ending allowance balance	$	7,383	$	1,333	$	3,144	$	4,200	$	531	$	16,591
Loans:
Non 310-30 individually evaluated for impairment	$	25,776	$	9,460	$	3,325	$	8,415	$	250	$	47,226
Non 310-30 collectively evaluated for impairment		691,731		133,341		377,120		571,005		30,356		1,803,553
ASC 310-30 loans		37,665		20,071		213,871		43,979		5,007		320,593
Total loans	$	755,172	$	162,872	$	594,316	$	623,399	$	35,613	$	2,171,372

In evaluating the loan portfolio for an appropriate ALL level, non-impaired loans that were not accounted for under ASC 310-30 were grouped into segments based on broad characteristics such as primary use and underlying collateral. Within the segments, the portfolio was further disaggregated into classes of loans with similar attributes and risk characteristics for purposes of applying loss ratios and determining applicable subjective adjustments to the ALL. The application of subjective adjustments was based upon qualitative risk factors, including economic trends and conditions, industry conditions, asset quality, loss trends, lending management, portfolio growth and loan review/internal audit results.

The Company had $0.1 million net charge-offs of non 310-30 loans during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and $0.8 million net charge-offs of non 310-30 loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Credit quality remained at acceptable levels within the non 310-30 loan portfolio during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, and management's evaluation resulted in a provision for loan losses on the non 310-30 loans of $3.6 million and $6.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company re-estimated the expected cash flows of the loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30. The re-measurement resulted in net provision of $110 thousand and $168 thousand, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The net provision was comprised primarily of a provision of $87 thousand in the agriculture segment during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and $231 thousand in the agriculture segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and was offset by recoupments of $133 thousand in the commercial real estate segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The Company charged off $0.5 million and $0.8 million, net of recoveries, of non ASC 310-30 loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, a large commercial and

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industrial loan was added to non-accrual status, and through management's evaluation, resulted in a provision for loan losses on the non 310-30 loans of $1.7 million and $5.3 million, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company remeasured the expected cash flows of the loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 utilizing the same cash flow methodology used at the time of acquisition. The re-measurement resulted in a net recoupment of previous valuation allowances of $191 thousand and $335 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, which were comprised of recoupments of previous valuation allowances of $184 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2014 in the agriculture segment and $226 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 in the commercial segment. 

Note 7 FDIC Indemnification Asset

Under the terms of the purchase and assumption agreements with the FDIC with regard to the Hillcrest Bank and Community Banks of Colorado acquisitions, the Company is reimbursed for a portion of the losses incurred on covered assets. Covered assets may be resolved through repayment, short sale of the underlying collateral, the foreclosure on and sale of collateral, or the sale or charge-off of loans or OREO. Any gains or losses realized from the resolution of covered assets reduce or increase, respectively, the amount recoverable from the FDIC. Covered gains or losses that are incurred in excess of the expected reimbursements (which are reflected in the FDIC indemnification asset balance), are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as FDIC loss sharing income (expense) in the period in which they occur.

Below is a summary of the activity related to the FDIC indemnification asset during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	For the nine months ended
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	39,082	$	64,447
Amortization		(20,751)		(19,819)
FDIC portion of charge-offs exceeding fair value marks		(2,819)		(34)
Changes for FDIC loss share submissions		2,643		(181)
Balance at end of period	$	18,155	$	44,413

The $20.8 million of amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 resulted from an overall increase in actual and expected cash flows of the underlying covered assets, resulting in lower expected reimbursements from the FDIC. The increase in overall expected cash flows from these underlying assets is reflected in increased accretion rates on covered loans and is being recognized over the expected remaining lives of the underlying covered loan pools as an adjustment to yield. The claims filed with the FDIC are subject to review and approval, including extensive audits by the FDIC or its assigned agents for compliance with the terms in the loss sharing agreements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company paid a net $2.6 million to the FDIC. 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $19.8 million of amortization on the FDIC indemnification asset. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received a net $181 thousand from the FDIC.

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Note 8 Other Real Estate Owned

A summary of the activity in the OREO balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

	For the nine months ended September 30,
	2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	29,120	$	70,125
Purchases through acquisition, at fair value		1,488		—
Transfers from loan portfolio, at fair value		1,143		2,519
Impairments		(799)		(1,789)
Sales		(14,260)		(27,656)
Gain on sale of OREO, net		2,342		2,686
Ending balance	$	19,034	$	45,885

Of the $19.0 million of OREO at September 30, 2015, $11.4 million, or 60.0%, was covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. At December 31, 2014, $18.5 million, or 63.4%, of the $29.1 million of OREO was covered by loss sharing agreements. Any losses on these assets are substantially offset by a corresponding change in the FDIC indemnification asset.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, OREO balances excluded $5.5 million and $8.1 million, respectively, of the Company’s minority interests in OREO, which are held by outside banks where the Company was not the lead bank and does not have a controlling interest. The Company maintains a receivable in other assets for these minority interests.

Note 9 Borrowings

As a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, the Bank has access to term financing from the FHLB. These borrowings are secured under an advance, pledge and securities agreement, which includes primarily real estate loans. Total advances at both September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $40.0 million. All of the outstanding advances have fixed interest rates and interest expense related to FHLB advances totaled $167 thousand and $498 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. More information about FHLB advances at September 30, 2015 is detailed in the table below:

Maturity Year	September 30, 2015		Rate
2016	$	15,000	0.84	%
2018	$	10,000	1.81	%
2020	$	15,000	2.33	%

Note 10 Regulatory Capital

As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to regulatory capital adequacy requirements implemented by the Federal Reserve. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") imposes capital adequacy requirements on our subsidiary bank. The federal banking agencies have risk-based capital adequacy regulations intended to provide a measure of capital adequacy that reflects the degree of risk associated with a banking organization’s operations. Under these regulations, assets are assigned to one of several risk categories, and nominal dollar amounts of assets and credit equivalent amounts of off-balance-sheet items are multiplied by a risk adjustment percentage for the category.

The law requires federal bank regulatory agencies to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to FDIC-insured depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. A depository institution’s treatment for purposes of the prompt corrective action provisions will depend upon how its capital levels compare to various capital measures and certain other factors, as established by regulation. Under this system, the federal banking regulators have established five capital categories, well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized, in which all institutions are placed. The capital adequacy regulations require banks to maintain a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%, a total tier 1 capital ratio of 8.0%, a total capital ratio of 10.0%, and a leverage ratio of 5.0% to be deemed “well capitalized.” Federal banking regulators are required to take various mandatory supervisory actions and are authorized to take other discretionary actions with respect to institutions in the

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three undercapitalized categories. The severity of the action depends upon the capital category in which the institution is placed. Generally, subject to a narrow exception, the banking regulator must appoint a receiver or conservator for an institution that is critically undercapitalized. Our regulatory capital ratios and those of the Bank are in excess of the levels established for “well-capitalized” institutions.

In connection with the approval of the de novo charter for the Bank, the Company agreed to maintain capital levels of at least 10.0% tier 1 leverage ratio, 11.0% tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and 12.0% total risk-based capital ratio at our subsidiary bank. During 2015, the Bank received approval from the OCC under the OCC Operating Agreement to permanently reduce the Bank's capital by $86.0 million. As a result, the Bank distributed $86.0 million cash to the Company during 2015. On October 19, 2015, the operating agreement between the Bank and the OCC was terminated.

The new Basel III rules, effective January 1, 2015, changed the components of regulatory capital and changed the way in which risk ratings are assigned to various categories of bank assets. Also, a new Tier I common risk-based ratio was defined. Under the Basel III requirements, at September 30, 2015, the Company met all capital adequacy requirements and had regulatory capital ratios in excess of the levels established for well-capitalized institutions.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Bank and the consolidated holding company exceeded all capital ratio requirements under prompt corrective action or other regulatory requirements, as is detailed in the table below:

	September 30, 2015
									Required to be
					Required to be				considered
					considered well				adequately
	Actual				capitalized (1)				capitalized
	Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount
Tier 1 leverage ratio
Consolidated	11.5	%	$	547,307	N/A			N/A	4.0	%	$	190,328
NBH Bank, N.A.	10.9	%		515,047	10.0	%	$	474,026	4.0	%		189,610
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital
Consolidated	18.8	%	$	547,307	6.5	%	$	39,283	4.5	%	$	214,119
NBH Bank, N.A.	17.8	%		515,047	6.5	%		308,117	4.5	%		213,312
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (2)
Consolidated	18.8	%	$	547,307	8.0	%	$	233,467	6.0	%	$	175,100
NBH Bank, N.A.	17.8	%		515,047	11.0	%		319,032	6.0	%		174,018
Total risk-based capital ratio (2)
Consolidated	19.6	%	$	571,495	10.0	%	$	291,833	8.0	%	$	233,467
NBH Bank, N.A.	18.6	%		539,236	12.0	%		348,035	8.0	%		232,024

(1) These ratio requirements for NBH Bank, N.A. are reflective of the agreements NBH Bank, N.A. made with its regulator in connection with the approval of its de novo charter. On October 19, 2015, the operating agreement between the Bank and the OCC was terminated.

(2) Due to the conditional guarantee represented by the loss sharing agreements, the FDIC indemnification asset and the portion of assets covered by the FDIC loss sharing agreements are risk-weighted at 20% for purposes of risk-based capital computations.

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	December 31, 2014
									Required to be
					Required to be				considered
					considered well				adequately
	Actual				capitalized (1)				capitalized
	Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount
Tier 1 leverage ratio
Consolidated	15.0	%	$	712,222	N/A			N/A	4.0	%	$	190,148
NBH Bank, N.A.	12.1	%		573,934	10.0	%	$	473,478	4.0	%		189,391
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (2)
Consolidated	28.9	%	$	712,222	6.0	%	$	147,796	4.0	%	$	98,530
NBH Bank, N.A.	23.5	%		573,934	11.0	%		268,855	4.0	%		97,766
Total risk-based capital ratio (2)
Consolidated	29.6	%	$	730,086	10.0	%	$	246,326	8.0	%	$	197,061
NBH Bank, N.A.	24.2	%		591,799	12.0	%		293,297	8.0	%		195,531

(1) These ratio requirements for NBH Bank, N.A. are reflective of the agreements NBH Bank, N.A. made with its regulator in connection with the approval of its de novo charter. On October 19, 2015, the operating agreement between the Bank and the OCC was terminated.

(2) Due to the conditional guarantee represented by the loss sharing agreements, the FDIC indemnification asset and the portion of assets covered by the FDIC loss sharing agreements are risk-weighted at 20% for purposes of risk-based capital computations.

Note 11 FDIC Loss Sharing Income (Expense)

In connection with the loss sharing agreements that the Company has with the FDIC with regard to the Hillcrest Bank and Community Banks of Colorado transactions, the Company recognizes the actual reimbursement of costs of resolution of covered assets from the FDIC through the consolidated statements of operations. The table below provides additional details of the Company’s FDIC loss sharing income (expense) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Clawback liability amortization	$	(384)	$	(345)	$	(1,131)	$	(1,009)
Clawback liability remeasurement		(132)		(592)		(1,242)		(1,646)
Reimbursement to FDIC for gain on sale of and income from covered OREO		(142)		(1,587)		(1,128)		(3,287)
Reimbursement to FDIC for recoveries		(10)		(62)		(28)		(180)
FDIC reimbursement of covered asset resolution costs		665		1,643		3,854		3,573
Total	$	(3)	$	(943)	$	325	$	(2,549)

Note 12 Stock-based Compensation and Benefits

The Company provides stock-based compensation in accordance with shareholder-approved plans. During the second quarter of 2014, shareholders approved the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan"). The 2014 Plan replaces the NBH Holdings Corp. 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Prior Plan"), pursuant to which the Company granted equity awards prior to the approval of the 2014 Plan. Pursuant to the 2014 Plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has the authority to grant, from time to time, awards of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, other stock-based awards, or any combination thereof to eligible persons.

As of September 30, 2015, the aggregate number of Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2014 Plan is 5,189,159 shares. Any shares that are subject to stock options or stock appreciation rights under the 2014 Plan will be counted against the amount available for issuance as one share for every one share granted, and any shares that are subject to awards under the 2014 Plan other than stock options or stock appreciation rights will be counted against the amount available for issuance as 3.25 shares for every one

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share granted. The 2014 Plan provides for recycling of shares from both the Prior Plan and the 2014 Plan, the terms of which are further described in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

To date, the Company has issued stock options and restricted stock under the plans. The Compensation Committee sets the option exercise price at the time of grant but in no case is the exercise price less than the fair market value of a share of stock at the date of grant. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015:

				Weighted
				Average
		Weighted		Remaining
		Average		Contractual	Aggregate
		Exercise		Term in	Intrinsic
	Options	Price		Years	Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	3,597,111	$	19.90	4.46	$	223,211
Granted	147,042		19.14
Forfeited	(24,422)		18.63
Surrendered	(137,592)		19.87
Exercised	(12,775)		19.93
Expired	(508,700)		20.00
Outstanding at September 30, 2015	3,060,664	$	19.86	4.83	$	2,046,799
Options fully vested and exercisable at September 30, 2015	2,715,344	$	19.98	4.34	$	—
Options expected to vest	335,295	$	18.99	8.40	$	1,938,476

Stock option expense is included in salaries and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At September 30, 2015, there was $0.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted under the plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

Expense related to non-vested restricted stock totaled $0.8 million and $0.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $2.0 million and $1.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is included in salaries and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2015, there was $3.1 millionof total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares granted under the plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015:

	Total	Weighted
	Restricted	Average Grant-
	Shares	Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2014	955,398	$	14.61
Vested	(52,327)		18.85
Granted	175,797		19.17
Forfeited	(12,371)		18.68
Surrendered	(19,517)		18.84
Unvested at September 30, 2015	1,046,980	$	15.54

Note 13 Warrants

The Company had 725,750 and 830,750 outstanding warrants to purchase Company stock as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The warrants were granted to certain lead shareholders of the Company, all with an exercise price of $20.00 per share. The term of the warrants is for ten years from the date of grant and the expiration dates of the warrants outstanding at September 30, 2015 range from October 20, 2019 to March 23, 2020. The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $2.6 million and $3.3 million at September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively. During the quarter ended September 30, 2015, 105,000

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warrants were repurchased as a result of agreements with the underlying counterparties. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model utilizing the following assumptions at the indicated dates:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Risk-free interest rate	1.22	%	1.67	%
Expected volatility	20.19	%	24.18	%
Expected term (years)	4-5		5-6
Dividend yield	0.97	%	1.03	%

The Company’s shares became publicly traded on September 20, 2012, and prior to that had limited private trading. Due to the limited historical volatility of the Company's own stock, expected volatility was calculated using a time-based weighted migration of the Company’s own stock price volatility coupled with the median historical volatility, for a period commensurate with the expected term of the warrants, of those of a peer group. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the warrants was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve and based on the expected term. The expected term was estimated based on the contractual term of the warrants.

The Company recorded a benefit of $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and a benefit of $1.3 million and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations resulting from the change in fair value of the warrant liability and the repurchase of the previously mentioned 105,000 warrants.

Note 14 Common Stock

On February 11, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $50.0 million from time to time in either the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. This new program replaced the previous $50.0 million share repurchase program approved during the fourth quarter of 2014. On August 10, 2015, the Company completed a tender offer and repurchased a total of 4,651,163 shares for a total price of $100.0 million at a weighted average price of $21.50 per share. In total, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company repurchased 4,751,163 and 8,645,836 shares for $102.0 million and $174.3 million, at a weighted average price of $21.47 and $20.16 per share, respectively.

The Company had 30,318,684 shares of Class A common stock and zero shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2015, and 38,017,179 shares of Class A common stock and 867,774 shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2014. Additionally, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had 1,046,980 and 955,398 shares, respectively, of restricted Class A common stock issued but not yet vested under the 2014 Plan and the Prior Plan that are not included in shares outstanding until such time that they are vested; however, these shares do have voting and certain dividend rights during the vesting period.

Note 15 Income Per Share

The Company calculates income per share under the two-class method, as certain non-vested share awards contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. As such, these awards are considered securities that participate in the earnings of the Company.

The Company had 30,318,684 and 39,862,824 shares outstanding (inclusive of Class A and B) as of September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, exclusive of issued non-vested restricted shares. Certain stock options and non-vested restricted shares are potentially dilutive securities, but are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Net income	$	1,636	$	3,337	$	1,541	$	6,897
Less: earnings allocated to participating securities		(14)		(12)		(39)		(28)
Earnings allocated to common shareholders	$	1,622	$	3,325	$	1,502	$	6,869
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share		32,681,181		41,837,485		35,605,180		43,403,791
Dilutive effect of equity awards		54,969		4,200		521		19,482
Dilutive effect of warrants		26,366		—		—		—
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share		32,762,516		41,841,685		35,605,701		43,423,273
Basic earnings per share	$	0.05	$	0.08	$	0.04	$	0.16
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.05	$	0.08	$	0.04	$	0.16

The Company had 3,060,664 and 3,613,191 outstanding stock options to purchase common stock at weighted average exercise prices of $19.86 and $19.89 per share at September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which have time-vesting criteria, and as such, any dilution is derived only for the time frame in which the vesting criteria had been met and where the inclusion of those stock options is dilutive. Additionally, the Company had 725,750 and 830,750 outstanding warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock as of September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The warrants have an exercise price of $20.00, which was in-the-money for the three months ended September 30, 2015, and out-of-the-money during the three months ended September 30, 2014, and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, for purposes of dilution calculations. The Company had 1,046,980 and 1,149,505 unvested restricted shares issued as of September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which have performance, market and/or time-vesting criteria, and as such, any dilution is derived only for the time frame in which the vesting criteria had been met and where the inclusion of those restricted shares is dilutive.

Note 16 Derivatives

Risk management objective of using derivatives

The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company has established policies that neither carrying value nor fair value at risk should exceed established guidelines. The Company has designed strategies to confine these risks within the established limits and identify appropriate trade-offs in the financial structure of its balance sheet. These strategies include the use of derivative financial instruments to help achieve the desired balance sheet repricing structure while meeting the desired objectives of its clients. Currently the Company employs certain interest rate swaps that are designated as fair value hedges as well as economic hedges. The Company manages a matched book with respect to its derivative instruments in order to minimize its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.

Fair values of derivative instrument of the balance sheet

The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated statements of financial condition as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

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Information about the valuation methods used to measure fair value is provided in note 18 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

		Asset Derivatives Fair Value					Liability Derivatives Fair Value
	Balance Sheet					Balance Sheet
	Location	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014		Location	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate products	Other assets	$	6	$	10	Other liabilities	$	8,865	$	3,206
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	6	$	10		$	8,865	$	3,206
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate products	Other assets	$	2,798	$	1,418	Other liabilities	$	2,977	$	1,522
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	2,798	$	1,418		$	2,977	$	1,522

Fair value hedges of interest rate risk

Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. As of September 30, 2015, the Company had 27 interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $246.9 million that were designated as fair value hedges of interest rate risk associated with the Company’s fixed-rate loans. The Company had 11 outstanding interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $68.8 million that were designated as a fair value hedge as of December 31, 2014.

For qualifying derivatives designated as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. The Company includes the gain or loss on the hedged items in the same line item as the offsetting loss or gain on the related derivatives. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company recognized a net loss of $522 thousand and $255 thousand, respectively, in non-interest income related to hedge ineffectiveness. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized a net loss of $46 thousand and $186 thousand, respectively, in non-interest income related to hedge ineffectiveness.

Non-designated hedges

Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and consist of interest rate swaps with commercial banking clients that facilitate their respective risk management strategies. Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate swaps associated with this program do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the client swaps and the offsetting swaps are recognized directly in earnings. As of September 30, 2015, the Company had 19 matched interest rate swap transactions with an aggregate notional amount of $67.6 million related to this program. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had 11 matched interest rate swap transactions with an aggregate notional amount of $35.9 million related to this program. 

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Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations

The tables below present the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	Location of (loss)	Amount of (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
Derivatives in fair value	recognized in income on	Three months ended  September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
hedging relationships	derivatives	2015		2014		2015		2014
Interest rate products	Other non-interest income	$	(8,768)	$	(36)	$	(5,663)	$	(1,371)
Total		$	(8,768)	$	(36)	$	(5,663)	$	(1,371)

	Location of gain or (loss)	Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
	recognized in income on	Three months ended  September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
Hedged items	hedged items	2015		2014		2015		2014
Interest rate products	Other non-interest income	$	8,246	$	(10)	$	5,408	$	1,185
Total		$	8,246	$	(10)	$	5,408	$	1,185

Derivatives not	Location of (loss)	Amount of (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
designated as	recognized in income on	Three months ended  September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
hedging instruments	derivatives	2015		2014		2015		2014
Interest rate products	Other non-interest expense	$	(99)	$	(1)	$	(73)	$	(51)
Total		$	(99)	$	(1)	$	(73)	$	(51)

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

The Company has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness for reasons other than an error or omission of an administrative or operational nature, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

The Company also has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well/adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty has the right to terminate the derivative positions and the Company would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements.

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the termination value of derivatives in a net liability position related to these agreements was $13.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk. The Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had posted $14.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively, in eligible collateral.

Note 17 Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various off-balance sheet commitments to help meet the financing needs of clients. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, commercial and consumer lines of credit and standby letters of credit. The same credit policies are applied to these commitments as the loans on the consolidated statements of financial condition; however, these commitments involve varying degrees of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had loan commitments totaling $499.7 million and $485.5 million, respectively, and standby letters of credit that totaled $8.5 million and $10.0 million, respectively. The total amounts of unused commitments do not necessarily represent future credit exposure or cash requirements, as commitments often expire without being drawn upon. However, the contractual amount of these commitments, offset by any additional collateral pledged, represents the Company’s potential credit loss exposure. Amounts funded under non-cancelable commitments in effect at the date of acquisition are covered under the applicable loss sharing agreements if certain conditions are met.

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September 30, 2015

Total unfunded commitments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:

	September 30, 2015						December 31, 2014
	Covered		Non-covered		Total		Covered		Non-covered		Total
Commitments to fund loans:
Residential	$	—	$	6,236	$	6,236	$	—	$	1,683	$	1,683
Commercial and commercial real estate		—		195,779		195,779		11		202,593		202,604
Construction and land development		—		40,131		40,131		—		35,814		35,814
Consumer		—		4,206		4,206		—		4,376		4,376
Credit card lines of credit		—		17,536		17,536		—		18,065		18,065
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit		4,648		231,167		235,815		7,645		215,305		222,950
Commercial and standby letters of credit		69		8,401		8,470		234		9,731		9,965
Total	$	4,717	$	503,456	$	508,173	$	7,890	$	487,567	$	495,457

Commitments to fund loans—Commitments to fund loans are legally binding agreements to lend to clients in accordance with predetermined contractual provisions providing there have been no violations of any conditions specified in the contract. These commitments are generally at variable interest rates and are for specific periods or contain termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee. The total amounts of unused commitments are not necessarily representative of future credit exposure or cash requirements, as commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

Credit card lines of credit—The Company extends lines of credit to clients through the use of credit cards issued by the Bank. These lines of credit represent the maximum amounts allowed to be funded, many of which will not exhaust the established limits, and as such, these amounts are not necessarily representations of future cash requirements or credit exposure.

Unfunded commitments under lines of credit—In the ordinary course of business, the Company extends revolving credit to its clients. These arrangements may require the payment of a fee.

Commercial and standby letters of credit—As a provider of financial services, the Company routinely issues commercial and standby letters of credit, which may be financial standby letters of credit or performance standby letters of credit. These are various forms of “back-up” commitments to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party. While these arrangements represent a potential cash outlay for the Company, the majority of these letters of credit will expire without being drawn upon. Letters of credit are subject to the same underwriting and credit approval process as traditional loans, and as such, many of them have various forms of collateral securing the commitment, which may include real estate, personal property, receivables or marketable securities.

Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company and the Bank may be subject to litigation. Based upon the available information and advice from the Company’s legal counsel, management does not believe that any potential, threatened or pending litigation to which it is a party will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, financial condition or results of operations.

Note 18 Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to disclose the fair value of its financial instruments. 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. For disclosure purposes, the Company groups its financial and non-financial assets and liabilities into three different levels based on the nature of the instrument and the availability and reliability of the information that is used to determine fair value. The three levels are defined as follows:

· Level 1—Includes assets or liabilities in which the inputs to the valuation methodologies are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

· Level 2—Includes assets or liabilities in which the inputs to the valuation methodologies are based on similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, and inputs other

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than quoted prices that are observable, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, and other inputs obtained from observable market input.

· Level 3—Includes assets or liabilities in which the inputs to the valuation methodology are based on at least one significant assumption that is not observable in the marketplace. These valuations may rely on management’s judgment and may include internally-developed model-based valuation techniques.

Level 1 inputs are considered to be the most transparent and reliable and level 3 inputs are considered to be the least transparent and reliable. The Company assumes the use of the principal market to conduct a transaction of each particular asset or liability being measured and then considers the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Whenever possible, the Company first looks for quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets (level 1 inputs) to value each asset or liability. However, when inputs from identical assets or liabilities on active markets are not available, the Company utilizes market observable data for similar assets and liabilities. The Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and limits the use of unobservable inputs to occasions when observable inputs are not available. The need to use unobservable inputs generally results from the lack of market liquidity of the actual financial instrument or of the underlying collateral. Although, in some instances, third party price indications may be available, limited trading activity can challenge the observability of these quotations.

Changes in the valuation inputs used for measuring the fair value of financial instruments may occur due to changes in current market conditions or other factors. Such changes may necessitate a transfer of the financial instruments to another level in the hierarchy based on the new inputs used. The Company recognizes these transfers at the end of the reporting period that the transfer occurs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of financial instruments between the hierarchy levels.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of each instrument under the valuation hierarchy:

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis

Investment securities available-for-sale—Investment securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value on a recurring basis. To the extent possible, observable quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value and, as such, these securities are classified as level 1. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company did not hold any level 1 securities. When quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities are not available, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, discounted cash flows or other pricing characteristics are used to estimate fair values and the securities are then classified as level 2. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s level 2 securities included mortgage-backed securities comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities, and other residential mortgage-backed securities. All other investment securities are classified as level 3.

Derivatives—The Company's derivative instruments are limited to interest rate swaps that may be accounted for as fair value hedges or non-designated hedges. The fair values of the swaps incorporate credit valuation adjustments in order to appropriately reflect nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. The credit valuation adjustment is the dollar amount of the fair value adjustment related to credit risk and utilizes a probability weighted calculation to quantify the potential loss over the life of the trade. The credit valuation adjustments are calculated by determining the total expected exposure of the derivatives (which incorporates both the current and potential future exposure) and then applying the respective counterparties’ credit spreads to the exposure offset by marketable collateral posted, if any. Certain derivative transactions are executed with counterparties who are large financial institutions ("dealers"). International Swaps and Derivative Association Master Agreements ("ISDA") and Credit Support Annexes ("CSA") are employed for all contracts with dealers. These contracts contain bilateral collateral arrangements. The fair value inputs of these financial instruments are determined using discounted cash flow analysis through the use of third-party models whose significant inputs are readily observable market parameters, primarily yield curves, with appropriate adjustments for liquidity and credit risk, and are classified as level 2.

Warrant liability—The Company measures the fair value of the warrant liability on a recurring basis using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company’s shares became publicly traded on September 20, 2012 and prior to that, had limited private trading; therefore, expected volatility was estimated using a time-based weighted migration of the Company’s own stock price volatility coupled with the median historical volatility, for a period commensurate with the expected term of the warrants, of those eight

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comparable companies with publicly traded shares, and is deemed a significant unobservable input to the valuation model, as such these instruments are classified as level 3.

Clawback liability—The Company periodically measures the net present value of expected future cash payments to the FDIC that must be made within 45 days of the conclusion of the loss share agreements. The expected cash flows are calculated in accordance with the loss sharing agreements and are based primarily on the expected losses on the covered assets, which involve significant inputs that are not market observable, as such these instruments are classified as level 3.

The tables below present the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 on the consolidated statements of financial condition utilizing the hierarchy structure described above:

	September 30, 2015
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or  guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	336,372	$	—	$	336,372
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S.Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		—		905,357		—		905,357
Other securities		—		—		2,538		2,538
Derivatives		—		2,804		—		2,804
Total assets at fair value	$	—	$	1,244,533	$	2,538	$	1,247,071
Liabilities:
Warrant liability	$	—	$	—	$	2,602	$	2,602
Clawback liability		—		—		38,712		38,712
Derivatives		—		11,842		—		11,842
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	11,842	$	41,314	$	53,156

	December 31, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	404,215	$	—	$	404,215
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S.Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		—		1,074,580		—		1,074,580
Other securities		—		—		419		419
Derivatives		—		1,428		—		1,428
Total assets at fair value	$	—	$	1,480,223	$	419	$	1,480,642
Liabilities:
Warrant liability	$	—	$	—	$	3,328	$	3,328
Clawback liability		—		—		36,338		36,338
Derivatives		—		4,728		—		4,728
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	4,728	$	39,666	$	44,394

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September 30, 2015

The table below details the changes in level 3 financial instruments during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014:

		Other	Warrant		Clawback
		Securities	liability		liability
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	419	$	6,281	$	32,465
Change in value		—		(2,734)		1,646
Amortization		—		—		1,009
Net change in Level 3		—		(2,734)		2,655
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	419	$	3,547	$	35,120
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	419	$	3,328	$	36,338
Change in value		58		(726)		1,242
Purchases through acquisition		2,061		—		—
Amortization		—		—		1,132
Net change in Level 3		2,119		(726)		2,374
Balance at September 30, 2015	$	2,538	$	2,602	$	38,712

Fair Value Measured on a Non-recurring Basis

Certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as conditions warrant. These non-recurring fair value measurements typically result from the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or a write-down occurring during the period.

The Company records collateral dependent loans that are considered to be impaired at their estimated fair value. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractual amounts due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. Collateral dependent impaired loans are measured based on the fair value of the collateral. The Company relies on third-party appraisals and internal assessments in determining the estimated fair values of these loans. The inputs used to determine the fair values of loans are considered level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company measured fourteen loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30 at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These loans carried specific reserves totaling $3.2 million at September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company added specific reserves of $3.0 million for eleven loans with carrying balances of $14.5 million at September 30, 2015. The Company also decreased specific reserves of $0.1 million for four loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The Company may be required to record fair value adjustments on loans held-for-sale on a non-recurring basis. The non-recurring fair value adjustments could involve lower of cost or fair value accounting and may include write-downs.

OREO is recorded at fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. The estimated fair values of OREO are updated periodically and further valuation adjustments may be taken to reflect a new basis. The Company recognized $0.8 million of OREO impairments in its unaudited consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, of which $0.5 million, or 65.7%, were on OREO that was covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $1.8 million of OREO impairments in its unaudited consolidated statements of operations, of which $1.1 million, or 60.2%, were on OREO that was covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. The fair values of OREO are derived from third party price opinions or appraisals that generally use an income approach or a market value approach. If reasonable comparable appraisals are not available, then the Company may use internally developed models to determine fair values. The inputs used to determine the fair values of OREO are considered level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy.

Premises and equipment held-for-sale are written down to estimated fair value less costs to sell in the period in which the held-for-sale criteria are met. Fair value is estimated in a process which considers current local commercial real estate market conditions and the judgment of the sales agent and often involves obtaining third party appraisals from certified real estate appraisers. These fair value measurements are classified as level 3. Unobservable inputs to these measurements, which include estimates and judgments often used in conjunction with appraisals, are not readily quantifiable. The Company recognized $1.1 million of impairments in its unaudited

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consolidated statements of operations related to banking centers classified as held-for-sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The table below provides information regarding the assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	September 30, 2015
	Total		Losses from fair value changes
Other real estate owned	$	19,034	$	799
Impaired loans		50,506		433
Premises and equipment		813		1,089

	September 30, 2014
	Total		Losses from fair value changes
Other real estate owned	$	45,885	$	1,789
Impaired loans		47,225		145

The Company did not record any liabilities for which the fair value was made on a non-recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The following table provides information about the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used in the valuation of financial instruments falling within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2015. The table below excludes non-recurring fair value measurements of collateral value used for impairment measures for OREO and premise and equipment held-for-sale. These valuations utilize third party appraisal or broker price opinions, and are classified as level 3 due to the significant judgment involved:

	Fair value at				Quantitative
	September 30, 2015		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Measures
Other securities	$	2,538	Cash investment in private equity fund, Par value	Cash and CD investment par value
Impaired loans		50,506	Appraised value	Appraised values
				Discount rate	0% - 25%
Clawback liability		38,712	Contractually defined discounted cash flows	Intrinsic loss estimates	$323.3 million - $405.0 million
				Expected credit losses		—
				Discount rate	4%
Warrant liability		2,602	Black-Scholes	Volatility	21% - 28%

Note 19 Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is determined based upon quoted market prices to the extent possible; however, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques that may be significantly impacted by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Changes in any of these assumptions could significantly affect the fair value estimates. The fair value of the financial instruments listed below does not reflect a premium or discount that could result from offering all of the Company’s holdings of financial instruments at one time, nor does it reflect the underlying value of the Company, as ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. In connection with the Hillcrest Bank, Bank Midwest, Bank of Choice, Community Banks of Colorado and Pine River acquisitions, the Company recorded all of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities at fair value at the respective dates of acquisition. The fair

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value of financial instruments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, including methods and assumptions utilized for determining fair value of financial instruments, are set forth below:

	Level in fair
	value	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	measurement	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	hierarchy	amount		fair value		amount		fair value
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1	$	153,156	$	153,156	$	256,979	$	256,979
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	Level 2		50,000		50,018		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities—residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises available-for-sale	Level 2		336,372		336,372		404,215		404,215
Mortgage-backed securities—other residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises available-for-sale	Level 2		905,357		905,357		1,074,580		1,074,580
Other available-for-sale securities	Level 3		2,538		2,538		419		419
Mortgage-backed securities—residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises held-to-maturity	Level 2		353,026		358,812		422,622		428,323
Mortgage-backed securities—other residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises held-to-maturity	Level 2		92,043		91,336		107,968		106,314
Capital stock of FHLB	Level 2		7,361		7,361		7,595		7,595
Capital stock of FRB	Level 2		19,689		19,689		19,450		19,450
Loans receivable, net	Level 3		2,523,128		2,573,651		2,144,796		2,193,222
Loans held-for-sale	Level 2		11,246		11,246		5,146		5,146
Accrued interest receivable	Level 2		13,524		13,524		11,465		11,465
Derivatives	Level 2		2,804		2,804		1,428		1,428
LIABILITIES
Deposit transaction accounts	Level 2		2,618,664		2,618,664		2,409,137		2,409,137
Time deposits	Level 2		1,255,973		1,255,973		1,357,051		1,357,885
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	Level 2		169,488		169,488		133,552		133,552
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	Level 2		40,000		40,937		40,000		40,465
Due to FDIC	Level 3		38,712		38,712		42,011		42,011
Warrant liability	Level 3		2,602		2,602		3,328		3,328
Accrued interest payable	Level 2		4,594		4,594		3,608		3,608
Derivatives	Level 2		11,842		11,842		4,728		4,728

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents have a short-term nature and the estimated fair value is equal to the carrying value.

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

The fair value of securities purchased under agreements to resell is estimated by discounting contractual maturities utilizing current market rates for similar instruments.

Investment securities

The estimated fair value of investment securities is based on quoted market prices or bid quotations received from securities dealers. Other investment securities, including securities that are held for regulatory purposes are carried at cost, less any other- than-temporary impairment.

Loans receivable

The estimated fair value of the loan portfolio is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate based on interest rates offered at the respective measurement dates for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The allowance for loan losses is considered a reasonable estimate of any required adjustment to fair value to reflect the impact of credit risk. The

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

estimates of fair value do not incorporate the exit-price concept prescribed by ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

Loans held-for-sale

Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. The portfolio consists primarily of fixed rate residential mortgage loans that are sold within 45 days. The estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices for similar loans in the secondary market and is classified as level 2.

Accrued interest receivable

Accrued interest receivable has a short-term nature and the estimated fair value is equal to the carrying value.

Deposits

The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW accounts, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of interest-bearing time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows of such deposits, taking into account the option for early withdrawal. The discount rate is estimated using the current market rates offered by the Company, at the respective measurement dates, for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Derivative assets and liabilities

Fair values for derivative assets and liabilities are fully described in note 16 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

The vast majority of the Company’s repurchase agreements are overnight transactions that mature the day after the transaction, and as a result of this short-term nature, the estimated fair value is equal to the carrying value.

Due to FDIC

The amount due to FDIC is specified in the purchase agreements and, as it relates to the clawback liability, is discounted to reflect the uncertainty in the timing and payment of the amount due by the Company.

Warrant liability

The warrant liability is estimated using a Black-Scholes model, the assumptions of which are detailed in note 13 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Accrued interest payable

Accrued interest payable has a short-term nature and the estimated fair value is equal to the carrying value.

Note 20 Subsequent Events

On October 19, 2015, the Company announced that the operating agreement between its subsidiary, NBH Bank,  N.A., and its primary regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, was terminated. The operating agreement was entered into in December 2010 as part of the Bank’s approval to operate as a de novo bank. The agreement required the Bank to maintain certain capital levels, placed restrictions on its ability to pay dividends and limited its ability to make certain other business decisions. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

September 30, 2015

On November 5, 2015, the Bank entered into an early termination agreement with the FDIC that terminated the Bank’s loss share agreements with the FDIC. The Bank paid consideration of $15.1 million to the FDIC for the termination of the agreements. The Bank expects to record a one-time after-tax gain of approximately $2.6 million, or $0.09 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2015. The gain results primarily from the settlement payment made to the FDIC, and the elimination of the remaining FDIC indemnification asset and the clawback payable, which totaled $18.2 million and $38.7 million, respectively, at September 30, 2015.

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Item 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, and with our annual report on Form 10-K (file number 001-35654), which includes our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations. Factors that could cause such differences are discussed in the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” located elsewhere in this quarterly report and in Item 1A“Risk Factors” in the annual report on Form 10-K, referenced above, and should be read herewith. All amounts are in thousands, except share data, or as otherwise noted.

Overview

National Bank Holdings Corporation is a bank holding company formed in 2009. Through our subsidiary, NBH Bank, N.A., we provide a variety of banking products to both commercial and consumer clients through a network of 97 banking centers, located in Colorado, the greater Kansas City area and Texas, and through on-line and mobile banking products. We operate under the following brand names:  Community Banks of Colorado in Colorado, Bank Midwest in Kansas and Missouri, and Hillcrest Bank in Texas. 

In 2010 and 2011, we completed the acquisition and integration of four problem or failed banks, three of which were FDIC-assisted. During the third quarter of 2015, we completed the acquisition of Pine River, which is included in our Community Banks of Colorado brand. We have transformed these five banks into one collective banking operation with steadily increasing organic growth, prudent underwriting, and meaningful market share with continued opportunity for expansion. Our long-term business model utilizes our organic development infrastructure, low-risk balance sheet, continuous operational development and a disciplined acquisition strategy to create value and provide opportunities for growth.

As of September 30, 2015, we had $4.8 billion in assets, $2.5 billion in loans, $3.9 billion in deposits and $0.6 billion in equity. We believe that our established presence positions us well for growth opportunities in our current and complementary markets. Our focus is on building strong banking relationships with small to mid-sized businesses and consumers, while maintaining a low risk profile designed to generate reliable income streams and attractive returns. Through our acquisitions, we have established a solid financial services franchise with a sizable presence for deposit gathering and client relationship building necessary for growth. 

Operating Highlights and Key Challenges

Our operations resulted in the following highlights as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (except as noted):

Loan portfolio

· Grew the loan portfolio $360.7 million, driven by $728.8 million of originations and the acquisition of Pine River.

· Excluding Pine River, total loans grew $297.8 million, or 18.4% annualized. 

· Successfully exited $58.4 million, or 38.7% annualized, of the remaining non-strategic loan portfolio.

Credit quality

· Non-310-30 loans

o Net charge-offs on average non 310-30 loans remained low at 0.05% annualized.  Non 310-30, non-performing loans increased $17.8 million, and resulted in a non 310-30 non-performing loans to total loans ratio of 1.24%.

o Loss share coverage of 3.9% on non-performing, non ASC 310-30 loans.

· ASC 310-30 loans

o Added a net $15.3 million to accretable yield for the acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30.

o 310-30 loans represented 8.8% of total loans at September 30, 2015, compared to 12.9% at December 31, 2014.

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Client deposit funded balance sheet

· Average transaction deposits and client repurchase agreements increased $229.9 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014, or 9.2%.

· Transaction account balances improved to 67.6% of total deposits as of September 30, 2015 from 64.0% at December 31, 2014, driven by a $149.3 million increase in demand deposits and savings.

· As of September 30, 2015, total deposits and client repurchase agreements made up 97.1% of our total liabilities.

Revenues and expenses

· Net interest income totaled $117.0 million and decreased $10.7 million, or 8.4%, from the first nine months of 2014, largely due to lower levels of higher-yielding purchased loans.

· Net interest margin narrowed to 3.55% on a fully taxable equivalent basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, from 3.84% during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, due to the continued resolution of the higher-yielding acquired loan portfolio and higher levels of short-term investments that were driven by an increase in client repurchase agreements.

· The average annual yield on our loan portfolio was 5.78% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 6.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, driven by the increasing originated loan balances at current market rates, coupled with declining balances of higher-yielding purchased loans.

· Banking related non-interest income totaled $24.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, an increase of $2.1 million, or 9.2% from the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was attributable to a $0.5 million increase in bank card fee activity, a $0.9 million increase in the gain on sale of mortgages, and a $1.2 million increase in the value of the bank-owned life insurance asset, and is offset by a $0.6 million decrease in service charges.

· Total non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $6.0 million compared to $3.4 million for the same period in 2014, an increase of $2.6 million. The increase was primarily due to the aforementioned increases in banking fee income.  In addition, the $1.0 million bargain purchase gain and $2.9 million favorable FDIC loss sharing income was offset by $0.9 million higher FDIC indemnification asset amortization and $2.4 million less OREO related income and gains on previously charged-off acquired loans, all totaling an additional $0.6 million increase in non-interest income.

· Non-interest expense totaled $115.8 million during the first nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $116.9 million during the same period in 2014, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 0.9%.

· Our non-GAAP measure of operating expenses (excludes OREO expenses, problem loan expense, the impact from the change in the warrant liability, core system conversion-related expenses, acquisition-related one-time expenses, and banking center closure related expense accruals) totaled $110.2 million and decreased $2.7 million, or 2.4%, from the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

· Problem loan/OREO workout expenses totaled $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, decreasing $3.6 million, or 53.6%, from the same period in 2014 as our non-strategic problem asset balances decreased. The decrease was driven by a $3.2 million decline in OREO expenses, and a $0.4 million decrease in problem loan expenses.

Strong capital position

· Capital ratios are strong as capital position remains well in excess of federal bank regulatory thresholds. As of September 30, 2015, our consolidated tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.5% and our consolidated tier 1 risk-based capital and common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratios were both 18.8%.

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· The after-tax accretable yield on ASC 310-30 loans plus the after-tax yield on the FDIC indemnification asset, net, in excess of 4.0%, an approximate yield on new loan originations, and discounted at 5%, adds $1.11 per share to our tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2015.

· During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we repurchased 8.6 million shares, or 22.2% of outstanding shares, at a weighted average price of $20.16 per share. Since early 2013 and through November 9, 2015, we have repurchased 22.1 million shares, or 42.3% of outstanding shares, at an attractive weighted average price of $19.88 per share.

Key Challenges

There are a number of significant challenges confronting us and our industry. In our short history, we have acquired distressed financial institutions, and sought to rebuild them and implement operational efficiencies across the enterprise as a whole. We face continual challenges implementing our business strategy, including growing the assets and deposits of our business amidst intense competition, particularly for loans, low interest rates, changes in the regulatory environment and identifying and consummating disciplined merger and acquisition opportunities in a very competitive environment.

General economic conditions continue to modestly improve in 2015, but continue to be somewhat dampened by the uncertainty about the strength of the recovery, both nationally and in our markets. Residential real estate values have largely recovered from their lows and commercial real estate property fundamentals continued to improve in our markets and nationally across all property types and classes. We consider this with guarded optimism. A significant portion of our loan portfolio is secured by real estate and any deterioration in real estate values or credit quality or elevated levels of non-performing assets would ultimately have a negative impact on the quality of our loan portfolio.

Oil and gas prices declined significantly during 2014 and remained depressed through the third quarter of 2015. The full impact to the broad economy, to banks in general, and to us, is yet to be determined. Energy loans comprise 5.8% of our total loans and prolonged or further pricing pressure on oil and gas could lead to increased credit stress in our energy portfolio. Suppressed energy prices may lead to an increase in consumer spending in the short term, but the decline could have unpredictable secondary impacts such as job losses in industries tied to energy, increased spending habits, lower borrowing needs, higher transaction deposit balances or a number of other effects that are difficult to isolate or quantify.

Our total loan balances increased $360.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, or 22.3% annualized, on the strength of $728.8 million of loan originations, partially offset by loan paydowns, particularly in our non-strategic portfolio. Our acquired loans have produced higher yields than our originated loans due to the recognition of accretion of fair value adjustments and accretable yield. The tepid economic recovery and intense loan competition have kept interest rates low during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, limiting the yields we have been able to obtain on originated loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, our weighted average yield on loan originations was 3.58% (fully taxable equivalent), which is lower than the 2014 weighted average yield of our total loan portfolio of 3.86% (fully taxable equivalent). We expect downward pressure on the yields on our total loan portfolio to the extent that our originated loan portfolio does not provide sufficient yields to replace the high yields on the acquired loan portfolio as they pay down or pay off. Growth in our interest income will ultimately be dependent on our ability to generate sufficient volumes of high-quality originated loans.

Increased regulation, impending new liquidity and capital constraints, and a continual need to bolster cybersecurity are adding costs and uncertainty to all U.S. banks and could affect profitability. Also, nontraditional participants in the market may offer increased competition as non-bank payment businesses are expanding into traditional banking products. While certain external factors are out of our control and may provide obstacles to our business strategy, we believe that we are prepared to deal with these challenges. We seek to remain flexible, yet methodical and proactive, in our strategic decision making so that we can quickly respond to market changes and the inherent challenges and opportunities that accompany such changes.

Performance Overview

As a financial institution, we routinely evaluate and review our consolidated statements of financial condition and results of operations. We evaluate the levels, trends and mix of the statements of financial condition and statements of operations line items and compare those levels to our budgeted expectations, our peers, industry averages and trends.

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Within our consolidated statements of financial condition, we specifically evaluate and manage the following:

Loan balances - We monitor our loan portfolio to evaluate loan originations, payoffs, and profitability. We forecast loan originations and payoffs within the overall loan portfolio, and we work to resolve problem loans and OREO in an expeditious manner. We track the runoff of our covered assets as well as the loan relationships that we have identified as “non-strategic” and put particular emphasis on the buildup of “strategic” relationships.

Asset quality - We monitor the asset quality of our loans and OREO through a variety of metrics, and we work to resolve problem assets in an efficient manner. Specifically, we monitor the resolution of problem loans through payoffs, pay downs and foreclosure activity. We marked all of our acquired assets to fair value at the date of their respective acquisitions, taking into account our estimation of credit quality. Loans accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30 are re-measured quarterly.

Our evaluation of traditional credit quality metrics and the allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) levels, especially when compared to industry averages or to other financial institutions, takes into account that any credit quality deterioration that existed at the date of acquisition was considered in the original valuation of those assets on our balance sheet. Additionally, many of these assets are covered by loss sharing agreements. All of these factors limit the comparability of our credit quality and ALL levels to peers or other financial institutions, but provide additional layers of loss protection.

Deposit balances - We monitor our deposit levels by type, market and rate. Our loans are funded through our deposit base, and we seek to optimize our deposit mix in order to provide reliable, low-cost funding sources.

Liquidity - We monitor liquidity based on policy limits and through projections of sources and uses of cash. In order to test the adequacy of our liquidity, we routinely perform various liquidity stress test scenarios that incorporate wholesale funding maturities, if any, certain deposit run-off rates and access to borrowings. We manage our liquidity primarily through our balance sheet mix, including our cash and our investment security portfolio, and the interest rates that we offer on our loan and deposit products, coupled with contingency funding plans as necessary.

Capital - We monitor our capital levels, including evaluating the effects of share repurchases and potential acquisitions, to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements. We review our tier 1 leverage capital ratios, our common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratios, our tier 1 risk-based capital ratios and our total risk-based capital ratios on a regular basis.

Within our consolidated results of operations, we specifically evaluate the following:

Net interest income - Net interest income represents the amount by which interest income on interest earning assets exceeds interest expense incurred on interest bearing liabilities. We generate interest income through interest and dividends on loans, investment securities, securities purchased under agreements to resell and interest bearing bank deposits. Our acquired loans have generally produced higher yields than our originated loans due to the recognition of accretion of fair value adjustments and accretable yield and, as a result, we have historically had downward pressure on our interest income. While there is still some downward pressure and volatility in our interest income due to the nature of our portfolio, solid loan originations are helping to stabilize interest income by offsetting the decrease in interest income from the higher yielding purchased loans with the interest income earned on new loan originations. We incur interest expense on our interest bearing deposits, repurchase agreements and on our FHLB advances, and we would also incur interest expense on any future borrowings, including any debt assumed in acquisitions. We strive to maximize our interest income by acquiring and originating loans and investing excess cash in interest earning assets. Furthermore, we seek to minimize our interest expense through low-cost funding sources, thereby maximizing our net interest income.

Provision for loan losses - The provision for loan losses includes the amount of expense that is required to maintain the ALL at an adequate level to absorb probable losses inherent in the non 310-30 loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. Additionally, we incur a provision for loan losses on loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 as a result of a decrease in the net present value of the expected future cash flows during the periodic remeasurement of the cash flows associated with these pools of loans. The determination of the amount of the provision for loan losses and the related ALL is complex and involves a high degree of judgment and subjectivity to maintain a level of ALL that is considered by management to be appropriate under GAAP.

Non-interest income - Non-interest income consists of service charges, bank card fees, gains on sales of mortgages, gains on sales of investment securities, gains on previously charged-off acquired loans, OREO related write-ups and other income and other non-interest income. Also included in non-interest income is FDIC indemnification asset amortization and other FDIC loss sharing income (expense), which consists of reimbursement of costs related to the resolution of covered assets, and amortization of our clawback

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liability. For additional information, see “Application of Critical Accounting Policies-Valuation of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed and Acquisition Accounting Application” and note 2 in our consolidated financial statements in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Due to fluctuations in the amortization rates on the FDIC indemnification asset and the amortization of the clawback liability and due to varying levels of expenses and income related to the resolution of covered assets, the FDIC loss sharing income is not consistent on a period-to-period basis and, is expected to decline over time as covered assets are resolved and as the FDIC loss sharing agreements expire over the next fifteen months.

Non-interest expense - The primary components of our non-interest expense are salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment, telecommunications and data processing and intangible asset amortization. Any expenses related to the resolution of problem assets are also included in non-interest expense. These expenses are dependent on individual resolution circumstances and, as a result, are not consistent from period-to-period. We seek to manage our non-interest expense in order to maximize efficiencies.

Net income - We utilize traditional industry return ratios such as return on average assets, return on average tangible assets, return on average equity, return on average tangible equity and return on risk-weighted assets to measure and assess our returns in relation to our balance sheet profile.

In evaluating the financial statement line items described above, we evaluate and manage our performance based on key earnings indicators, balance sheet ratios, asset quality metrics and regulatory capital ratios, among others. The table below presents some of the primary performance indicators that we use to analyze our business on a regular basis for the periods indicated:

	As of and for the three months ended								As of and for the nine months ended
	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Key Ratios(1)
Return on average assets	0.13	%	0.19	%		0.27	%		0.04	%		0.19	%
Return on average tangible assets (2)	0.21	%	0.26	%		0.34	%		0.11	%		0.26	%
Return on average equity	0.98	%	1.12	%		1.56	%		0.28	%		1.05	%
Return on average tangible common equity (2)	1.64	%	1.66	%		2.12	%		0.81	%		1.55	%
Interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities (end of period) (3)	134.58	%	137.36	%		137.71	%		134.58	%		137.71	%
Loans to deposits ratio (end of period)	65.41	%	57.55	%		57.32	%		65.41	%		57.32	%
Average equity to average assets	13.76	%	16.75	%		17.50	%		14.96	%		17.99	%
Non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits (end of period)	21.17	%	19.45	%		19.07	%		21.17	%		19.07	%
Net interest margin (4)	3.47	%	3.84	%		3.73	%		3.50	%		3.82	%
Net interest margin(fully taxable equivalent)(2)(4)	3.54	%	3.87	%		3.75	%		3.55	%		3.84	%
Interest rate spread (5)	3.43	%	3.75	%		3.63	%		3.44	%		3.72	%
Yield on earning assets(5)	3.79	%	4.18	%		4.05	%		3.83	%		4.14	%
Yield on earning assets (fully taxable equivalent) (2)(3)	3.87	%	4.21	%		4.07	%		3.88	%		4.16	%
Cost of interest bearing liabilities (3)	0.44	%	0.46	%		0.44	%		0.44	%		0.44	%
Cost of deposits	0.35	%	0.37	%		0.37	%		0.36	%		0.37	%
Non-interest expense to average assets	3.18	%	2.72	%		3.10	%		3.18	%		3.20	%
Efficiency ratio (fully taxable equivalent)(2)(6)	86.25	%	84.19	%		83.78	%		89.55	%		85.69	%
Dividend payout ratio	100.00	%	83.33	%		62.50	%		375.00	%		93.75	%
Asset Quality Data(7)(8)(9)
Non-performing loans to total loans	1.14	%	0.50	%		0.87	%		1.14	%		0.87	%
Covered non-performing loans to total non-performing loans	3.80	%	12.18	%		8.13	%		3.80	%		8.13	%
Non-performing assets to total assets	1.01	%	0.85	%		1.37	%		1.01	%		1.37	%
Covered non-performing assets to total non-performing assets	25.77	%	48.56	%		48.23	%		25.77	%		48.23	%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans	0.94	%	0.81	%		0.76	%		0.94	%		0.76	%
Allowance for loan losses to total non-covered loans	1.01	%	0.89	%		0.85	%		1.01	%		0.85	%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans	83.18	%	162.89	%		87.62	%		83.18	%		87.62	%
Net charge-offs to average loans (1)	0.02	%	0.04	%		0.09	%		0.05	%		0.06	%

(1) Ratios are annualized.

(2) Ratio represents non-GAAP financial measure. See non-GAAP reconciliation starting on page 52.

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(3) Interest earning assets include assets that earn interest/accretion or dividends, except for the FDIC indemnification asset, which is not part of interest earning assets. Any market value adjustments on investment securities are excluded from interest-earning assets. Interest bearing liabilities include liabilities that must be paid interest.

(4) Net interest margin represents net interest income, including accretion income on interest earning assets, as a percentage of average interest earning assets.

(5) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest bearing liabilities.

(6) The efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense, less intangible asset amortization, as a percentage of net interest income plus non-interest income on a fully taxable basis.

(7) Non-performing loans consist of non-accruing loans and restructured loans on non-accrual, but exclude any loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 in which the pool is still performing. These ratios may, therefore, not be comparable to similar ratios of our peers.

(8) Non-performing assets include non-performing loans, other real estate owned and other repossessed assets.

(9) Total loans are net of unearned discounts and fees.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain of the financial measures and ratios we present, including "operating expense," "tangible assets," "return on average tangible assets," "return on average tangible common equity," "tangible common book value," "tangible common book value per share," "tangible common equity," "tangible common equity to tangible assets," and "fully taxable equivalent" metrics are supplemental measures that are not required by, or are not presented in accordance with, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We refer to these financial measures and ratios as “non-GAAP financial measures.” We consider the use of select non-GAAP financial measures and ratios to be useful for financial and operational decision making and useful in evaluating period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain expenditures or assets that we believe are not indicative of our primary business operating results or by presenting certain metrics on a fully taxable equivalent basis. We believe that management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, analyzing and comparing past, present and future periods.

These non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures we present may differ from non-GAAP financial measures used by our peers or other companies. In particular, the items that we exclude in our adjustments are not necessarily consistent with the items that our peers may exclude from their results of operations and key financial measures and therefore may limit the comparability of similarly named financial measures and ratios. We compensate for these limitations by providing the equivalent GAAP measures whenever we present the non-GAAP financial measures and by including a reconciliation of the impact of the components adjusted for in the non-GAAP financial measure so that both measures and the individual components may be considered when analyzing our performance.

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A reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is as follows.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

	As of and for the three months ended
	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			September 30, 2014
Total shareholders’ equity	$	621,193		$	794,575		$	808,962
Less: goodwill and intangible assets, net		(73,429)			(76,513)			(77,850)
Add: deferred tax liability related to goodwill		7,385			6,222			5,834
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	555,149		$	724,284		$	736,946
Total assets	$	4,788,049		$	4,819,646		$	4,812,807
Less: goodwill and intangible assets, net		(73,429)			(76,513)			(77,850)
Add: deferred tax liability related to goodwill		7,385			6,222			5,834
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)	$	4,722,005		$	4,749,355		$	4,740,791
Tangible common equity to tangible assets calculations:
Total shareholders’ equity to total assets		12.97	%		16.49	%		16.81	%
Less: impact of goodwill and intangible assets, net		(1.21)	%		(1.24)	%		(1.27)	%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)		11.76	%		15.25	%		15.54	%
Common book value per share calculations:
Total shareholders' equity	$	621,193		$	794,575		$	808,962
Divided by: ending shares outstanding		30,318,684			38,884,953			39,862,824
Common book value per share	$	20.49		$	20.43		$	20.29
Tangible common book value per share calculations:
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	555,149		$	724,284		$	736,946
Divided by: ending shares outstanding		30,318,684			38,884,953			39,862,824
Tangible common book value per share (non-GAAP)	$	18.31		$	18.63		$	18.49
Tangible common book value per share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income calculations:
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	555,149		$	724,284		$	736,946
Less: accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax		(8,736)			(5,839)			(1,896)
Tangible common book value, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax (non-GAAP)		546,413			718,445			735,050
Divided by: ending shares outstanding		30,318,684			38,884,953			39,862,824
Tangible common book value per share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax (non-GAAP)	$	18.02		$	18.48		$	18.44

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Return on Average Tangible Assets and Return on Average Tangible Equity

	As of and for the three months ended									As of and for the nine nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Net income	$	1,636		$	2,279		$	3,337		$	1,541		$	6,897
Add: impact of core deposit intangible amortization expense, after tax		829			815			815			2,459			2,445
Net income adjusted for impact of core deposit intangible amortization expense, after tax	$	2,465		$	3,094		$	4,152		$	4,000		$	9,342
Average assets	$	4,819,462		$	4,826,444		$	4,854,809		$	4,867,444		$	4,881,890
Less: average goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred tax asset related to goodwill		66,575			71,080			72,781			67,473			74,134
Average tangible assets (non- GAAP)	$	4,752,887		$	4,755,364		$	4,782,028		$	4,799,971		$	4,807,756
Average shareholder's equity	$	663,237		$	808,636		$	849,351		$	728,179		$	878,233
Less: average goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred tax asset related to goodwill		66,575			71,080			72,781			67,473			74,134
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	596,662		$	737,556		$	776,570		$	660,706		$	804,099
Return on average assets		0.13	%		0.19	%		0.27	%		0.04	%		0.19	%
Return on average tangible assets (non-GAAP)		0.21	%		0.26	%		0.34	%		0.11	%		0.26	%
Return on average equity		0.98	%		1.12	%		1.56	%		0.28	%		1.05	%
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)		1.64	%		1.66	%		2.12	%		0.81	%		1.55	%

Fully Taxable Equivalent Yield on Earning Assets and Net Interest Margin

	As of and for the three months ended									As of and for the nine nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Interest income	$	42,311		$	46,280		$	45,492		$	127,915		$	138,382
Add: impact of taxable equivalent adjustment		822			320			231			1,767			610
Interest income, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)	$	43,133		$	46,600		$	45,723		$	129,682		$	138,992
Net interest income	$	38,682		$	42,584		$	41,895		$	117,016		$	127,665
Add: impact of taxable equivalent adjustment		822			320			231			1,767			610
Net interest income, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)	$	39,504		$	42,904		$	42,126		$	118,783		$	128,275
Average earning assets	$	4,423,279		$	4,395,091		$	4,453,822		$	4,469,696		$	4,464,363
Yield on earning assets		3.79	%		4.18	%		4.05	%		3.83	%		4.14	%
Yield on earning assets, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)		3.87	%		4.21	%		4.07	%		3.88	%		4.16	%
Net interest margin		3.47	%		3.84	%		3.73	%		3.50	%		3.82	%
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)		3.54	%		3.87	%		3.75	%		3.55	%		3.84	%

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Adjusted Efficiency Ratio

	As of and for the three months ended									As of and for the nine nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Net interest income	$	38,682		$	42,584		$	41,895		$	117,016		$	127,665
Add: impact of taxable equivalent adjustment		822			320			231			1,767			610
Net interest income, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)	$	39,504		$	42,904		$	42,126		$	118,783		$	128,275
Non-interest income (expense)	$	3,761		$	(5,117)		$	1,614		$	6,029		$	3,421
Non-interest expense	$	38,677		$	33,149		$	37,981		$	115,794		$	116,854
Less: core deposit intangible asset amortization		(1,359)			(1,336)			(1,336)			(4,031)			(4,008)
Non-interest expense, adjusted for core deposit intangible asset amortization	$	37,318		$	31,813		$	36,645		$	111,763		$	112,846
Efficiency ratio		87.93	%		84.91	%		84.22	%		90.83	%		86.09	%
Efficiency ratio, fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)		86.25	%		84.19	%		83.78	%		89.55	%		85.69	%

Operating Expenses

	As of and for the three months ended				As of and for the nine nine months ended
		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Non-interest expense	$	38,677	$	37,981	$	115,794	$	116,854
Adjustments:
Other real estate owned expenses		(468)		(594)		(456)		(3,629)
Problem loan expenses		(1,115)		(1,267)		(2,637)		(3,034)
Warrant change		476		1,256		358		2,734
Banking center closure related expenses		—		—		(1,089)		—
Conversion related expenses		(659)		—		(1,235)		—
Acquisition related expenses		(547)		—		(547)		—
Total adjustments		(2,313)		(605)		(5,606)		(3,929)
Operating Expense	$	36,364	$	37,376	$	110,188	$	112,925

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

We use accounting principles and methods that conform to GAAP and general banking practices. We are required to apply significant judgment and make material estimates in the preparation of our financial statements and with regard to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Assumptions and estimates are required to apply these principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. The most significant of these estimates relate to the fair value determination of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations and the application of acquisition accounting, the accounting for acquired loans and the related FDIC indemnification asset and the determination of the ALL. These critical accounting policies and estimates are summarized in the sections captioned “Application of Critical Accounting Policies” in Management's Discussion and Analysis in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and are further analyzed with other significant accounting policies in note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. There have been no significant changes to the application of critical accounting policies since December 31, 2014, with the exception of income taxes as disclosed in note 1 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Financial Condition

Total assets remained relatively flat at $4.8 billion at both September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the run-off from the investment securities portfolio and non-strategic loans was used to fund loan growth. Total loans were $2.5 billion at September 30, 2015, and grew $360.7 million, or 22.3% annualized, from December 31, 2014. We originated $728.8 million of loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, which grew the balances in our strategic portfolio $419.1 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015, or an annualized rate of 28.6%. We reduced our non-strategic loan portfolio $58.4 million from December 31, 2014 to $143.3 million at September 30, 2015, or 38.7% annualized, which was a reflection of our successful workout progress on acquired problem loans (many of which were covered). Our FDIC indemnification asset decreased $20.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily as a result of amortization

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resulting from an increase in actual and expected cash flows on the underlying covered assets, leading to lower than expected reimbursements from the FDIC. Lower cost demand, savings, and money market ("transaction") deposits increased $209.5 million, or 8.7%, while time deposits decreased $101.1 million, or 7.4%, as we continued to focus our deposit base on clients who were interested in market-rate time deposits and in developing a long-term banking relationship. 

Investment Securities

Available-for-sale

Total investment securities available-for-sale were $1.2 billion at September 30, 2015, compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $234.9 million, or 15.9%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, maturities and pay downs of available-for-sale securities totaled $242.1 million. There were no purchases of available-for-sale securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Available-for-sale securities acquired from the Pine River acquisition totaled $31.9 million at the date of acquisition. Shortly after the acquisition date, the Company sold $29.8 million of the acquired securities and recorded no gain or loss. Our available-for-sale investment securities portfolio is summarized as follows for the periods indicated: 

	September 30, 2015								December 31, 2014
							Weighted								Weighted
	Amortized		Fair		Percent of		average		Amortized		Fair		Percent of		average
	cost		value		portfolio		yield		cost		value		portfolio		yield
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	327,281	$	336,372	27.03	%	2.16	%	$	395,244	$	404,215	27.33	%	2.11	%
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		911,902		905,357	72.77	%	1.74	%		1,088,834		1,074,580	72.64	%	1.75	%
Other securities		2,538		2,538	0.20	%	1.87	%		419		419	0.03	%	0.00	%
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,241,721	$	1,244,267	100.00	%	1.85	%	$	1,484,497	$	1,479,214	100.00	%	1.85	%

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, generally the entire available-for-sale investment portfolio was backed by mortgages. The residential mortgage pass-through securities portfolio is comprised of both fixed rate and adjustable rate Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) securities. The other mortgage-backed securities are comprised of securities backed by FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA securities.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, adjustable rate securities comprised 7.5% and 7.4%, respectively, of the available-for-sale MBS portfolio. The remainder of the portfolio was comprised of fixed rate amortizing securities with 10 to 30 year contractual maturities, with a weighted average coupon of 2.1% and 2.2% per annum, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The estimated weighted average life of the available-for-sale MBS portfolio as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was 3.5 years and 3.5 years, respectively. This estimate is based on various assumptions, including repayment characteristics, and actual results may differ. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the duration of the total available-for-sale investment portfolio was 3.3 years and 3.2 years, respectively.

The available-for-sale investment portfolio included $12.6 million and $21.8 million of gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which were offset by $15.1 million and $16.5 million of gross unrealized gains for the aforementioned periods. In addition to the U.S. Government agency or sponsored enterprise backings of our MBS portfolio, we believe any unrecognized losses are a result of prevailing interest rates, and as such, we do not believe that any of the securities with unrealized losses were other-than-temporarily impaired.

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Held-to-maturity

At September 30, 2015, we held $445.1 million of held-to-maturity investment securities, compared to $530.6 million at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $85.5 million, or 16.1%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we did not purchase any held-to-maturity securities. Held-to-maturity investment securities are summarized as follows as of the date indicated: 

	September 30, 2015								December 31, 2014
	Amortized		Fair		Percent of		Weighted		Amortized		Fair		Percent of		Weighted
	cost		value		portfolio		average yield		cost		value		portfolio		average yield
Residential mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises	$	353,026	$	358,812	79.32	%	3.25	%	$	422,622	$	428,323	79.65	%	3.25	%
Other residential MBS issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises		92,043		91,336	20.68	%	1.68	%		107,968		106,314	20.35	%	1.68	%
Total investment securities held-to-maturity	$	445,069	$	450,148	100.00	%	2.93	%	$	530,590	$	534,637	100.00	%	2.93	%

The residential mortgage pass-through and other residential MBS held-to-maturity investment portfolios are comprised of fixed rate FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA securities.

The fair value of the held-to-maturity investment portfolio was $450.1 million and $534.6 million, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and included $5.1 million and $4.0 million of net unrealized gains for the respective periods.

The estimated weighted average life of the held-to-maturity investment portfolio was 3.5 years as of September 30, 2015 and 3.4 years as of December 31, 2014. As of September 30, 2015, the duration of the total held-to-maturity investment portfolio was 3.3 years and the duration of the entire investment securities portfolio was 3.3 years. As of December 31, 2014, the duration of the total held-to-maturity investment portfolio was 3.2 years and the duration of the entire investment securities portfolio was 3.2 years.  

Loans Overview

At September 30, 2015, our loan portfolio was comprised of new loans that we originated and loans that were acquired in connection with our five acquisitions to date. The majority of the loans acquired in the Hillcrest Bank and Community Banks of Colorado transaction are covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.

As discussed in note 5 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements, in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, all acquired loans are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition, and an allowance for loan losses is not carried over with the loans but, rather, the fair value of the loans encompasses both credit quality and contractual interest rate considerations. Management accounted for all loans acquired in the Hillcrest Bank, Bank of Choice and Community Banks of Colorado acquisitions under ASC 310-30, with the exception of loans with revolving privileges which were outside the scope of ASC 310-30. In our Bank Midwest transaction, we did not acquire all of the loans of the former Bank Midwest but, rather, selected certain loans based upon specific criteria of performance, adequacy of collateral, and loan type that were performing at the time of acquisition. None of the loans acquired in the Bank Midwest transaction are accounted for under ASC 310-30. In our Pine River transaction, none of the loans were accounted for under ASC 310-30.

Consistent with differences in the accounting, the loan portfolio is presented in two categories: (i) ASC 310-30 loans and (ii) non 310-30 loans. The portfolio is further stratified based on (i) loans covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements, or “covered loans,” and (ii) loans that are not covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements, or “non-covered loans.” Additionally, inherent in the nature of acquiring problem banks, only certain of our acquired clients conform to our long-term business model of in-market, relationship-oriented banking clients. We have developed a management tool to evaluate the progress of working out the problem loans acquired in our acquisitions and the progress of organic loan growth, whereby we have designated loans as “strategic” or “non-strategic.” Strategic loans include all originated loans in addition to those acquired loans inside our operating markets that meet our credit risk profile. Identification as strategic for acquired loans was made at the time of acquisition. Criteria utilized in the designation of a loan as “strategic” include (a) geography, (b) total relationship with borrower and (c) credit metrics commensurate with our current underwriting standards. We believe this presentation of our loan portfolio provides a meaningful basis to understand the underlying drivers of changes in our loan portfolio balances.

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Due to the unique structure and accounting treatment in our loan portfolio, we utilize four primary presentations to analyze our loan portfolio, depending on the purpose of the analysis. Those are:

To analyze:	We look at:
Loan growth and production efforts	Strategic balances and loan originations
Workout efforts of our purchased non-strategic portfolio	Non-strategic balances and accretable yield
Risk mitigants of our non-performing loans	FDIC loss-share coverage and fair value marks
Interest income	ASC 310-30 accretable yield and non 310-30 yield

For information regarding the loan portfolio composition and the breakdown of the portfolio between ASC 310-30 loans, non 310-30 loans, along with the amounts that are covered and non-covered, see note 5 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Strategic loans comprised 94.3% of the total loan portfolio at September 30, 2015, compared to 90.7% at December 31, 2014. The table below shows the loan portfolio composition categorized between strategic and non-strategic at the respective dates:

	September 30, 2015						December 31, 2014
	Strategic		Non-strategic		Total		Strategic		Non-strategic		Total
Commercial	$	997,676	$	20,950	$	1,018,626	$	765,114	$	30,282	$	795,396
Agriculture		147,311		1,716		149,027		135,559		1,972		137,531
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		186,983		12,507		199,490		140,729		19,228		159,957
Commercial real estate		342,197		92,568		434,765		275,311		126,326		401,637
Residential real estate		672,008		14,442		686,450		610,583		22,117		632,700
Consumer		33,606		1,164		34,770		33,371		1,817		35,188
Total	$	2,379,781	$	143,347	$	2,523,128	$	1,960,667	$	201,742	$	2,162,409

Our loan portfolio totaled $2.5 billion at September 30, 2015 and increased $360.7 million from December 31, 2014. The 22.3% annualized increase in total loans was primarily driven by a $419.1 million increase in our strategic loan portfolio, partially offset by a $58.4 million decrease in our non-strategic loan portfolio. The increase in strategic loans of $419.1 million, or 28.6% annualized, at September 30, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014, was driven by strong loan originations. We have successfully continued to generate new relationships with small to mid-sized businesses and individuals. We have experienced particularly strong loan growth in our commercial portfolio, which at September 30, 2015, was comprised of diverse industry segments including public administration-related loans of $235.0 million, energy-related loans of $147.5 million, finance and insurance related loans of $103.3 million, manufacturing-related loans of $80.6 million, and a variety of smaller subcategories of commercial and industrial loans.

Our enterprise-level dedicated special asset resolution team has had continued success working out non-strategic loans acquired in our FDIC-assisted transactions, which complimented the repayment of our performing non-strategic loans that do not conform to our business model of in-market relationship-oriented loans with credit metrics commensurate with our current underwriting standards.

Included in our commercial loans are energy-related loans that totaled $147.5 million at September 30, 2015, representing 5.8% of total loans and 3.4% of interest earning assets, and decreased from $161.8 million at December 31, 2014, as clients raised capital, increased cash positions and moderated borrowings in response to oil and natural gas prices that remain at cyclically low levels. Energy production (loans to companies engaged in exploration and production), energy midstream (loans to companies that engage in consolidation, storage, and transportation of oil and gas) and energy services (loans to companies that provide products and services to oil/gas companies), made up 39.7%, 39.0% and 21.3%, respectively, of the total energy related portfolio at September 30, 2015. We have an experienced energy banking team, which includes an in-house petroleum geologist and we have maintained a disciplined approach to energy lending that includes carefully selected clients based on strong balance sheets, low leverage and quality management, and we perform regular reviews. The average loan balance per relationship in the energy sector was $5.3 million at September 30, 2015, and the credit quality of these loans has deteriorated since December 31, 2014. Energy prices declined significantly during 2014 and prolonged or further pricing pressure could increase stress on our energy clients and ultimately the credit quality of this portfolio. However, the capital and liquidity of our energy clients, as well as the conservative loan structures, should protect us against significant credit loss.

New loan origination is a direct result of our ability to recruit and retain top banking talent, connect with clients in our markets and provide needed services at competitive rates. New loan originations of $728.8 million during the nine months ended September 30,

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2015, increased $41.8 million, or 6.1%, from the same period of the prior year. The following table represents new loan originations for the last five quarters: 

	Third quarter		Second quarter		First quarter		Fourth quarter		Third quarter
	2015		2015		2015		2014		2014
Commercial	$	151,434	$	147,321	$	129,120	$	102,732	$	110,083
Agriculture		11,295		19,019		3,605		4,952		7,014
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		12,095		17,566		12,778		11,139		10,293
Commercial real estate		36,480		38,113		21,898		27,617		33,817
Residential real estate		36,808		44,699		33,042		31,680		35,404
Consumer		5,616		4,669		3,247		4,111		6,678
Total	$	253,728	$	271,387	$	203,690	$	182,231	$	203,289

The tables below show the contractual maturities of our loans for the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2015
	Due within		Due after 1 but		Due after
	1 Year		within 5 Years		5 Years		Total
Commercial	$	102,669	$	558,158	$	357,799	$	1,018,626
Agriculture		38,902		63,318		46,807		149,027
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		19,782		85,012		94,696		199,490
Commercial real estate		80,233		277,517		77,014		434,764
Residential real estate		14,461		39,724		632,266		686,451
Consumer		9,783		18,248		6,739		34,770
Total loans	$	265,830	$	1,041,977	$	1,215,321	$	2,523,128
Covered	$	91,577	$	33,838	$	29,641	$	155,056
Non-covered		174,253		1,008,139		1,185,680		2,368,072
Total loans	$	265,830	$	1,041,977	$	1,215,321	$	2,523,128

	December 31, 2014
	Due within		Due after 1 but		Due after
	1 Year		within 5 Years		5 Years		Total
Commercial	$	118,569	$	502,622	$	174,205	$	795,396
Agriculture		36,769		49,032		51,730		137,531
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		19,048		65,963		74,946		159,957
Commercial real estate		93,040		222,984		85,613		401,637
Residential real estate		22,678		37,900		572,122		632,700
Consumer		12,899		16,115		6,174		35,188
Total loans	$	303,003	$	894,616	$	964,790	$	2,162,409
Covered	$	112,202	$	46,152	$	35,343	$	193,697
Non-covered		190,801		848,464		929,447		1,968,712
Total loans	$	303,003	$	894,616	$	964,790	$	2,162,409

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The stated interest rate sensitivity (which excludes the effects of non-refundable loan origination and commitment fees, net of costs and the accretion of fair value marks) of non 310-30 loans with maturities over one year is as follows at the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2015
	Fixed				Variable				Total
			Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
	Balance		average rate		Balance		average rate		Balance		average rate
Commercial(1)	$	441,089	3.46	%	$	465,909	3.48	%	$	906,998	3.47	%
Agriculture		47,611	4.72	%		46,410	4.04	%		94,021	4.38	%
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		81,715	4.47	%		75,411	3.87	%		157,126	4.18	%
Commercial real estate		142,776	4.56	%		151,089	3.43	%		293,865	3.98	%
Residential real estate		361,662	3.52	%		287,571	3.66	%		649,233	3.59	%
Consumer		17,545	4.85	%		4,432	3.66	%		21,977	4.60	%
Total loans with > 1 year maturity	$	1,092,398	3.78	%	$	1,030,822	3.58	%	$	2,123,220	3.68	%
Covered	$	705	4.10	%	$	13,199	2.90	%	$	13,904	2.97	%
Non-covered		1,091,693	3.78	%		1,017,623	3.59	%		2,109,316	3.69	%
Total loans with > 1 year maturity	$	1,092,398	3.78	%	$	1,030,822	3.58	%	$	2,123,220	3.68	%

(1) Included in commercial fixed rate loans are loans totaling $246.9 million that have been swapped to variables rates at current market pricing

	December 31, 2014
	Fixed				Variable				Total
			Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
	Balance		average rate		Balance		average rate		Balance		average rate
Commercial(1)	$	222,448	3.80	%	$	443,305	3.63	%	$	665,753	3.68	%
Agriculture		45,721	4.83	%		37,533	4.58	%		83,254	4.72	%
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		68,723	4.31	%		44,482	4.10	%		113,205	4.23	%
Commercial real estate		118,724	4.59	%		109,117	3.41	%		227,841	4.02	%
Residential real estate		341,833	3.48	%		236,365	3.59	%		578,198	3.53	%
Consumer		13,828	5.32	%		4,591	3.95	%		18,419	4.97	%
Total loans with > 1 year maturity	$	811,277	3.91	%	$	875,393	3.66	%	$	1,686,670	3.78	%
Covered	$	814	3.47	%	$	13,873	2.87	%	$	14,687	2.91	%
Non-covered		810,463	3.91	%		861,520	3.67	%		1,671,983	3.79	%
Total loans with > 1 year maturity	$	811,277	3.91	%	$	875,393	3.66	%	$	1,686,670	3.78	%

(1) Included in commercial fixed rate loans are loans totaling $68.8 million that have been swapped to variables rates at current market pricing

Accretable Yield

At September 30, 2015, the accretable yield balance was $93.0 million compared to $113.5 million at December 31, 2014. We re-measure the expected cash flows of all 27 remaining loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 utilizing the same cash flow methodology used at the time of acquisition. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we reclassified a net $15.3 million and $29.1 million, respectively, from non-accretable difference to accretable yield, as a result of these remeasurements.

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In addition to the accretable yield on loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, the fair value adjustments on loans outside the scope of ASC 310-30 are also accreted to interest income over the life of the loans. Total remaining accretable yield and fair value mark was as follows for the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Remaining accretable yield on loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	93,015	$	113,463
Remaining accretable fair value mark on loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30		6,021		7,618
Total remaining accretable yield and fair value mark	$	99,036	$	121,081

Loss Share Coverage

We have two loss sharing agreements with the FDIC for the assets related to the Hillcrest Bank acquisition and a separate loss sharing agreement that covers certain assets related to the Community Banks of Colorado acquisition, whereby the FDIC will reimburse us for a portion of the losses and expenses incurred as a result of the resolution and disposition of the covered assets of these banks. The categories, and the respective loss thresholds and coverage amounts related to the Hillcrest Bank loss sharing agreement are as follows:

Commercial			Single family
		Loss-Coverage			Loss-Coverage
Tranche	Loss Threshold	Percentage	Tranche	Loss Threshold	Percentage
1	Up to $295,592	60%	1	Up to $4,618	60%
2	$295,593-$405,293	0%	2	$4,618-$8,191	30%
3	>$405,293	80%	3	>$8,191	80%

The categories, and the respective loss thresholds and coverage amounts related to the Community Banks of Colorado loss sharing agreement are as follows:

Tranche	Loss Threshold	Loss-Coverage Percentage
1	Up to $204,194	80%
2	$204,195-$308,020	30%
3	>$308,020	80%

Under the Hillcrest Bank and Community Banks of Colorado loss sharing agreements, the reimbursable losses from the FDIC are based on the book value of the related covered assets as determined by the FDIC at the date of acquisition, and the FDIC's book value does not necessarily correlate with our book value of the same assets. This difference is primarily because we recorded the assets at fair value at the date of acquisition in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.

As of September 30, 2015, we had incurred $200.5 million of estimated losses on our Hillcrest Bank covered assets since the beginning of the loss sharing agreement as measured by the FDIC's book value, substantially all of which was related to the commercial assets. The Hillcrest Bank loss sharing agreement covers losses incurred through the fourth quarter of 2015. As of September 30, 2015, there were 98 remaining covered assets totaling $72.9 million. Of these, there were 33 covered loans with carrying values of $31.9 million that were either past due or that have scheduled maturities after the end of the loss share term, and there were eight covered OREO assets with carrying values of $4.6 million. Per the loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC, we must continue to share gains and recoveries on covered assets for three years after the expiration of the loss-sharing periods.  Within 45 days after the expiration of the loss-sharing agreements, the Company must pay the FDIC the clawback liability, which is included in Due to FDIC on the statements of financial condition. With regard to our Community Banks of Colorado loss sharing agreement, as of September 30, 2015, we had incurred approximately $134.8 million of estimated losses. The claims filed are subject to review and approval, including extensive audits, by the FDIC or its assigned agents for compliance with the terms in the loss sharing agreements. The Community Banks of Colorado loss sharing agreement covers losses through the fourth quarter of 2016. We continue to discuss with the FDIC a potential early termination of the loss sharing agreements.

Asset Quality

All of the assets acquired in our acquisitions were marked to fair value at the date of acquisition, and the fair value adjustments to loans included a credit quality component. We utilize traditional credit quality metrics to evaluate the overall credit quality of our loan

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portfolio; however, our credit quality ratios are limited in their comparability to industry averages or to other financial institutions because:

1. Any asset quality deterioration that existed at the date of acquisition was considered in the original fair value adjustments; and

2. 25.8% of our non-performing assets (by dollar amount) at September 30, 2015 were covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.

Asset quality is fundamental to our success. Accordingly, for the origination of loans, we have established a credit policy that allows for responsive, yet controlled lending with credit approval requirements that are scaled to loan size. Within the scope of the credit policy, each prospective loan is reviewed in order to determine the appropriateness and the adequacy of the loan characteristics and the security or collateral prior to making a loan. We have established underwriting standards and loan origination procedures that require appropriate documentation, including financial data and credit reports. For loans secured by real property, we require property appraisals, title insurance or a title opinion, hazard insurance and flood insurance, in each case where appropriate.

Additionally, we have implemented procedures to timely identify loans that may become problematic in order to ensure the most beneficial resolution to the Company. Asset quality is monitored by our credit risk management department and evaluated based on quantitative and subjective factors such as the timeliness of contractual payments received. Additional factors that are considered, particularly with commercial loans over $250,000, include the financial condition and liquidity of individual borrowers and guarantors, if any, and the value of our collateral. To facilitate the oversight of asset quality, loans are categorized based on the number of days past due and on an internal risk rating system, and both are discussed in more detail below.

Our internal risk rating system uses a series of grades which reflect our assessment of the credit quality of covered and non-covered loans based on an analysis of the borrower's financial condition, liquidity and ability to meet contractual debt service requirements. Loans that are perceived to have acceptable risk are categorized as “Pass” loans. “Special mention” loans represent loans that have potential credit weaknesses that deserve close attention. Special mention loans include borrowers that have potential weaknesses or unwarranted risks that, unless corrected, may threaten the borrower's ability to meet debt service requirements. However, these borrowers are still believed to have the ability to respond to and resolve the financial issues that threaten their financial situation. Loans classified as “Substandard” have a well-defined credit weakness and are inadequately protected by the current paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Although these loans are identified as potential problem loans, they may never become non-performing. Substandard loans have a distinct possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful” loans are loans that management believes that collection of payments in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement are highly questionable and improbable. Doubtful loans are deemed impaired and put on non-accrual status. Special mention and substandard loans increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014. Special mention and substandard loans were at a very low base level as of Decembers 31, 2014, and some migration is expected.

In the event of borrower default, we may seek recovery in compliance with state lending laws, the respective loan agreements, and credit monitoring and remediation procedures that may include modifying or restructuring a loan from its original terms, for economic or legal reasons, to provide a concession to the borrower from their original terms due to borrower financial difficulties in order to facilitate repayment. Such restructured loans are considered “troubled debt restructurings” or "TDRs" in accordance with ASC 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. Under this guidance, modifications to loans that fall within the scope of ASC 310-30 are not considered troubled debt restructurings, regardless of otherwise meeting the definition of a troubled debt restructuring. Assets that have been foreclosed on or acquired through deed-in-lieu of foreclosure are classified as OREO until sold, and are carried at the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, with any initial valuation adjustments charged to the ALL and any subsequent declines in carrying value charged to impairments on OREO.

Non-performing Assets

Non-performing assets consist of covered and non-covered non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings on non-accrual, OREO and other repossessed assets. Non-accrual loans and troubled debt restructurings on non-accrual accounted for under ASC 310-30, as described below, may be excluded from our non-performing assets to the extent that the cash flows of the loan pools are still estimable.

Our non-performing assets included $1.1 million and $1.3 million of covered loans and $11.4 million and $18.5 million of covered OREO at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In addition to being covered by loss sharing agreements, these

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assets were marked to fair value at the time of acquisition, mitigating much of our loss potential on these non-performing assets. As a result, the levels of our non-performing assets are not fully comparable to those of our peers or to industry benchmarks.

Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 were recorded at fair value based on cash flow projections that considered the deteriorated credit quality and expected losses. These loans are accounted for on a pool basis and any non-payment of contractual principal or interest is considered in our periodic re-estimation of the expected future cash flows. To the extent that we decrease our cash flow projections, we record an immediate impairment expense through the provision for loan losses. We recognize any increases to our cash flow projections on a prospective basis through an increase to the pool's yield over its remaining life once any previously recorded impairment expense has been recouped. As a result of this accounting treatment, these pools may be considered to be performing, even though some or all of the individual loans within the pools may be contractually past due.

All loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 were classified as performing assets at September 30, 2015, as the carrying values of the respective loan or pool of loans cash flows were considered estimable and probable of collection. Therefore, interest income, through accretion of the difference between the carrying value of the loans in the pool and the pool's expected future cash flows, is being recognized on all acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30.

The following table sets forth the non-performing assets as of the dates presented:

	September 30, 2015									December 31, 2014
	Non-									Non-
	covered			Covered			Total			covered			Covered			Total
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial	$	929		$	57		$	986		$	110		$	111		$	221
Agriculture		2,008			—			2,008			130			—			130
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		414			—			414			385			—			385
Commercial real estate		934			—			934			222			—			222
Residential real estate		2,918			—			2,918			2,845			—			2,845
Consumer		28			—			28			37			—			37
Total non-accrual loans		7,231			57			7,288			3,729			111			3,840
Restructured loans on non-accrual:
Commercial		19,320			32			19,352			3,993			1			3,994
Agriculture		34			81			115			164			201			365
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		276			67			343			364			94			458
Residential real estate		693			852			1,545			1,056			910			1,966
Consumer		2			—			2			190			—			190
Total restructured loans on non-accrual		20,325			1,032			21,357			5,767			1,206			6,973
Total non-performing loans		27,556			1,089			28,645			9,496			1,317			10,813
OREO		7,607			11,427			19,034			10,653			18,467			29,120
Other repossessed assets		894			—			894			829			20			849
Total non-performing assets	$	36,057		$	12,516		$	48,573		$	20,978		$	19,804		$	40,782
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest	$	266		$	—		$	266		$	188		$	75		$	263
Accruing restructured loans(1)	$	9,324		$	1,704		$	11,028		$	9,489		$	9,786		$	19,275
ALL							$	23,827								$	17,613
Total non-performing loans to non-covered, covered and total loans, respectively		1.16	%		0.70	%		1.14	%		0.48	%		0.68	%		0.50	%
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest to non-covered, covered and total loans, respectively		0.01	%		0.00	%		0.01	%		0.01	%		0.04	%		0.01	%
Total non-performing assets to total assets								1.01	%								0.85	%
ALL to non-performing loans								83.18	%								162.89	%

(1) Includes restructured loans less than 90 days past due and still accruing.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, total non-performing loans increased $17.8 million. Non-covered non-performing loans increased $18.1 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015, primarily due to two energy-related non 310-30 relationships in the commercial segment, totaling $12.1 million that were restructured and placed on non-accrual status at September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, accruing TDRs decreased $8.2 million. The decrease was a result of an improvement of restructured loans in compliance with their modified terms, partially offset with the addition of a restructured $6.7 million relationship in the commercial segment.

The $19.0 million of OREO at September 30, 2015 excludes $5.5 million of minority interest in participated OREO in connection with the repossession of collateral on loans for which we were not the lead bank and we do not have a controlling interest. These properties have been repossessed by the lead banks and we have recorded our receivable due from the lead banks in other assets as minority interest in participated OREO. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, $1.1 million of OREO was foreclosed on or otherwise repossessed and $14.3 million of OREO was sold. The OREO sales resulted in $2.3 million of gains, of which $1.3 million, or 57%, were covered and subject to reimbursement to the FDIC at the applicable loss-share coverage percentage. OREO write-downs of $0.8 million were recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, of which $0.5 million, or 65.7%, were covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements.

Past Due Loans

Past due status is monitored as an indicator of credit deterioration. Covered and non-covered loans are considered past due or delinquent when the contractual principal or interest due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement remains unpaid after the due date of the scheduled payment. Loans that are 90 days or more past due and not accounted for under ASC 310-30 are put on non-accrual status unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Pooled loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 that are 90 days or more past due and still accreting are included in loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest and are generally considered to be performing as is further described above under “Non-Performing Assets.” The table below shows the past due status of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 and loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30, based on contractual terms of the loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: 

	September 30, 2015									December 31, 2014
	ASC 310-30			Non ASC			Total			ASC 310-30			Non ASC			Total
	loans			310-30 loans			loans			loans			310-30 loans			loans
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing interest	$	2,035		$	1,561		$	3,596		$	7,016		$	1,142		$	8,158
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing interest		18,942			266			19,208			33,834			263			34,097
Non-accrual loans		—			7,288			7,288			—			3,840			3,840
Restructured loans on non-accrual		—			21,357			21,357			—			6,973			6,973
Total past due and non-accrual loans	$	20,977		$	30,472		$	51,449		$	40,850		$	12,218		$	53,068
Total past due covered loans	$	19,605		$	1,088		$	20,693		$	35,707		$	1,392		$	37,099
Total 90 days past due and still accruing interest and non-accrual loans to 310-30 loans, non 310-30 loans and total loans, respectively		8.58	%		1.26	%		1.90	%		12.10	%		0.59	%		2.08	%
Total non-accrual loans to 310-30 loans, non 310-30 loans and total loans, respectively		0.00	%		1.24	%		1.14	%		0.00	%		0.57	%		0.50	%
% of total past due and non-accrual loans that carry fair value adjustments		100.00	%		14.21	%		49.19	%		100.00	%		34.66	%		84.96	%
% of total past due and non-accrual loans that are covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements		93.46	%		3.57	%		40.22	%		87.41	%		11.39	%		69.91	%

Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing interest decreased by $4.6 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015, and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest decreased $14.9 million at September 30, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014, primarily due to a loan payoff during the period, for a collective decrease in total past due loans of $19.5 million. Non-accrual loans (excluding restructured loans on non-accrual) increased $3.4 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015.  Restructured loans on non-accrual increased $14.4 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015. The increase was primarily due to two energy-related relationships, totaling $12.1 million at September 30, 2015, that were placed on non-accrual status.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The ALL represents the amount that we believe is necessary to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date and involves a high degree of judgment and complexity. Determination of the ALL is based on an evaluation of the collectability of loans, the realizable value of underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical net loan losses, the estimated loss emergence period, estimated default rates, any declines in cash flow assumptions from acquisition, loan structures, growth factors and other elements that warrant recognition, and to the extent applicable, prior loss experience. The ALL is critical to the understanding of our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. The determination and application of the ALL accounting policy involves judgments, estimates, and uncertainties that are subject to change. Changes in these assumptions, estimates or the conditions surrounding them may have a material impact on our financial condition, liquidity or results of operations.

In accordance with the applicable guidance for business combinations, acquired loans were recorded at their acquisition date fair values, which were based on expected future cash flows and included an estimate for future loan losses, therefore no ALL was recorded as of the acquisition date. Any estimated losses on acquired loans that arise after the acquisition date are reflected in a charge to the provision for loan losses. Losses incurred on covered loans are reimbursable at the applicable loss share percentages in accordance with the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. Accordingly, any provision for loan losses relating to covered loans is partially offset by a corresponding increase to the FDIC indemnification asset or FDIC loss sharing income in non-interest income.

Loans accounted for under the accounting guidance provided in ASC 310-30 have been grouped into pools based on the predominant risk characteristics of purpose and/or type of loan. The timing and receipt of expected principal, interest and any other cash flows of these loans are periodically remeasured and the expected future cash flows of the collective pools are compared to the carrying value of the pools. To the extent that the expected future cash flows of each pool is less than the book value of the pool, an allowance for loan losses will be established through a charge to the provision for loan losses and, for loans covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, a related adjustment to the FDIC indemnification asset for the portion of the loss that is covered by the loss sharing agreements. If the remeasured expected future cash flows are greater than the book value of the pools, then the improvement in the expected future cash flows is accreted into interest income over the remaining expected life of the loan pool. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, these re-measurements resulted in overall increases in expected cash flows in certain loan pools, which, absent previous valuation allowances within the same pool, are reflected in increased accretion as well as an increased amount of accretable yield and are recognized over the expected remaining lives of the underlying loans as an adjustment to yield.

For all loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30, the determination of the ALL follows a process to determine the appropriate level of ALL that is designed to account for changes in credit quality and other risk factors. This process provides an ALL consisting of a specific allowance component based on certain individually evaluated loans and a general allowance component based on estimates of reserves needed for all other loans, segmented based on similar risk characteristics.

Impaired loans less than $250,000 are included in the general allowance population. Impaired loans over $250,000 are subject to individual evaluation on a regular basis to determine the need, if any, to allocate a specific reserve to the impaired loan. Typically, these loans consist of commercial, commercial real estate and agriculture loans and exclude homogeneous loans such as residential real estate and consumer loans. Specific allowances are determined by collectively analyzing:

· the borrower's resources, ability, and willingness to repay in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement;

· the likelihood of receiving financial support from any guarantors;

· the adequacy and present value of future cash flows, less disposal costs, of any collateral;

· the impact current economic conditions may have on the borrower's financial condition and liquidity or the value of the collateral.

In evaluating the loan portfolio for an appropriate ALL level, unimpaired loans are grouped into segments based on broad characteristics such as primary use and underlying collateral. We have identified five primary loan segments that are further stratified

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into ten loan classes to provide more granularity in analyzing loss history and to allow for more definitive qualitative adjustments based upon specific factors affecting each loan class. Following are the loan classes within each of the five primary loan segments:

Commercial	Commercial real estate	Agriculture	Residential real estate	Consumer
Total commercial	Construction	Total agriculture	Senior lien	Total consumer
	Acquisition and development		Junior lien
	Multi-family
	Owner-occupied
	Non-owner occupied

Appropriate ALL levels are determined by segment and class utilizing risk ratings, loss history, peer loss history and qualitative adjustments. The qualitative adjustments consider the following risk factors:

· economic/external conditions;

· loan administration, loan structure and procedures;

· risk tolerance/experience;

· loan growth;

· trends;

· concentrations; and

· other

Management derives an estimated annual loss rate adjusted for an estimated loss emergence period based on historical loss data categorized by segment and class. The loss rates are applied at the loan segment and class level. Our historical loss history began in 2012, resulting in minimal losses in our originated portfolio. In order to address this lack of historical data, we incorporate not only our own historical loss rates since the beginning of 2012, but we also utilize peer historical loss data, including a 28-quarter historical average net charge-off ratio on each loan type, relying on the Uniform Bank Performance Reports compiled by the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (“FFIEC”). We may also apply a long-term estimated loss rate to pass rated credits as necessary to account for inherent risks to the portfolio. While we use our own loss history and peer loss history for both purchased and originated loans, we assign a higher portion of our own loss history to our purchased loans, because those loans are more seasoned and more of the actual losses in the portfolio have historically been in the purchased portfolio. For originated loans, we assign an equal portion of the peer loss history, as we believe that this is likely more indicative of losses inherent in the portfolio.

The collective resulting ALL for loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30 is calculated as the sum of the specific reserves and the general reserves. While these amounts are calculated by individual loan or segment and class, the entire ALL is available for any loan that, in our judgment, should be charged-off.

Non 310-30 ALL

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recorded $3.6 million and $6.9 million, respectively, of provision for loan losses for loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30, which primarily reflects reserves to support loan growth and specific reserves on certain non-performing loans. Net charge-offs for non ASC 310-30 loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $124 thousand and $793 thousand, respectively, and were primarily from the consumer and residential real estate loan segments. At September 30, 2015, there were fourteen impaired loans that carried specific reserves totaling $3.2 million compared to five impaired loans that carried specific reserves totaling $0.3 million at December 31, 2014.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded $1.7 million and $5.3 million, respectively, of provision for loan losses for loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30, which primarily reflects reserves to support loan growth and specific reserves on certain non-performing loans. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, net charge-offs totaled $496 thousand and $836 thousand, respectively, and were primarily from the residential real estate, consumer, and commercial loan segments. At September 30, 2014, there were seven impaired loans that carried specific reserves totaling $0.2 million compared to eight impaired loans that carried specific reserves totaling $0.9 million at December 31, 2013.

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310-30 ALL

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, several loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 had combined impairments of $152 thousand and $331 thousand, respectively, as a result of decreases in expected cash flows. The remaining pools had net previous valuation allowances of $40 thousand and $162 thousand, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, that were reversed as a result of an increase in expected cash flows. The result of this activity resulted in net provision of $110 thousand and $169 thousand during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, several loans pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 had previous valuation allowances of $191 thousand and $371 thousand, respectively, that were reversed as a result of an increase in expected cash flows. The remaining loan pools had minimal impairments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, as a result of decreases in expected cash flows. This activity resulted in net provision reversals of $191 thousand and $335 thousand during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

After considering the above mentioned factors, we believe that the ALL of $23.8 million and $17.6 million was adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. However, it is likely that future adjustments to the ALL will be necessary and any changes to the assumptions, circumstances or estimates used in determining the ALL could adversely affect the Company's results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.

The following schedule presents, by class stratification, the changes in the ALL during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: 

	September 30, 2015									September 30, 2014
	ASC 310-30			Non 310-30						ASC 310-30			Non 310-30
	loans			loans			Total			Loans			Loans			Total
Beginning allowance for loan losses	$	765		$	19,476		$	20,241		$	1,098		$	14,474		$	15,572
Charge-offs:
Commercial		—			(12)			(12)			—			(86)			(86)
Agriculture		—			—			—			—			—			—
Commercial real estate		—			—			—			—			—			—
Residential real estate		—			(26)			(26)			—			(470)			(470)
Consumer		—			(174)			(174)			—			(230)			(230)
Total charge-offs		—			(212)			(212)			—			(786)			(786)
Recoveries		—			88			88			—			290			290
Net charge-offs		—			(124)			(124)			—			(496)			(496)
Provision (recoupment) for loan loss		110			3,600			3,710			(191)			1,706			1,515
Ending allowance for loan losses	$	875		$	22,952		$	23,827		$	907		$	15,684		$	16,591
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average total loans during the period, respectively		0.00	%		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.00	%		0.11	%		0.09	%
Average total loans outstanding during the period	$	230,978		$	2,184,169		$	2,415,147		$	341,405		$	1,763,279		$	2,104,684

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The following schedule presents, by class stratification, the changes in the ALL during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: 

	September 30, 2015									September 30, 2014
	ASC 310-30			Non 310-30						ASC 310-30			Non 310-30
	loans			loans			Total			loans			loans			Total
Beginning allowance for loan losses	$	721		$	16,892		$	17,613		$	1,280		$	11,241		$	12,521
Charge-offs:
Commercial		—			(17)			(17)			(2)			(498)			(500)
Agriculture		—			(47)			(47)			—			—			—
Commercial real estate		—			(222)			(222)			—			—			—
Residential real estate		—			(200)			(200)			—			(539)			(539)
Consumer		(14)			(740)			(754)			(36)			(585)			(621)
Total charge- offs		(14)			(1,226)			(1,240)			(38)			(1,622)			(1,660)
Recoveries		—			433			433			—			786			786
Net charge-offs		(14)			(793)			(807)			(38)			(836)			(874)
Provision (recoupment) for loan loss		168			6,853			7,021			(335)			5,279			4,944
Ending allowance for loan losses	$	875		$	22,952		$	23,827		$	907		$	15,684		$	16,591
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average total loans during the period, respectively		0.01	%		0.05	%		0.05	%		0.01	%		0.07	%		0.06	%
Ratio of ALL to total loans outstanding at period end, respectively		0.40	%		1.00	%		0.94	%		0.28	%		0.85	%		0.76	%
Ratio of ALL to total non-covered loans outstanding at period end, respectively		0.94	%		1.01	%		1.01	%		0.66	%		0.86	%		0.85	%
Ratio of ALL to total non-performing loans at period end, respectively		0.00	%		80.13	%		83.18	%		0.00	%		82.83	%		87.62	%
Ratio of ALL to total non-performing, non-covered loans at period end, respectively		0.00	%		83.29	%		86.47	%		0.00	%		90.16	%		95.37	%
Total loans	$	220,892		$	2,302,236		$	2,523,128		$	320,593		$	1,850,779		$	2,171,372
Average total loans outstanding during the period	$	246,951		$	2,033,733		$	2,280,684		$	384,215		$	1,624,839		$	2,009,054
Total non-covered loans	$	92,603		$	2,275,469		$	2,368,072		$	137,107		$	1,814,797		$	1,951,904
Total non-performing loans	$	—		$	28,645		$	28,645		$	—		$	18,936		$	18,936
Total non-performing, covered loans	$	—		$	1,089		$	1,089		$	—		$	1,540		$	1,540

The following table presents the allocation of the ALL and the percentage of the total amount of loans in each loan category listed as of the dates presented:

	September 30, 2015
	Total loans		% of total loans		Related ALL		% of ALL
Commercial	$	1,018,626	40.4	%	$	12,724	53.3	%
Agriculture		149,027	5.9			1,516	6.4
Commercial real estate		634,255	25.1			4,359	18.3
Residential real estate		686,450	27.2			4,831	20.3
Consumer and overdrafts		34,770	1.4			397	1.7
Total	$	2,523,128	100.0	%	$	23,827	100.0	%

	December 31, 2014
	Total loans		% of total loans		Related ALL		% of ALL
Commercial	$	795,396	36.8	%	$	8,598	48.8	%
Agriculture		137,531	6.4			1,009	5.7
Commercial real estate		561,594	26.0			3,819	21.7
Residential real estate		632,700	29.2			3,771	21.4
Consumer and overdrafts		35,188	1.6			416	2.4
Total	$	2,162,409	100.0	%	$	17,613	100.0	%

The ALL allocated to commercial loans increased to 53.3% at September 30, 2015 from 48.8% at December 31, 2014, largely due to provisions of $4.0 million added in the non 310-30 portfolio during the period, as a result of loan growth and specific reserves on certain non-accrual loans.

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FDIC Indemnification Asset and Clawback Liability

At September 30, 2015, the FDIC indemnification asset was $18.2 million, compared to $39.1 million at December 31, 2014. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized $5.8 million and $20.8 million, respectively, of amortization on the FDIC indemnification asset as the performance of our covered assets improved. The amortization resulted from an increase in actual and expected cash flows on the underlying covered assets, resulting in lower expected reimbursements from the FDIC. The increase in expected cash flows from these underlying assets is primarily reflected in the increased accretable yield on loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, as most of the FDIC covered assets are accounted for under this guidance. The carrying value of the FDIC indemnification asset was increased by $2.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as a result of FDIC loss share submissions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we paid a net $2.6 million to the FDIC for the aforementioned submissions. The loss claims filed are subject to review and approval, including extensive audits, by the FDIC or its assigned agents for compliance with the terms in the loss sharing agreements.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized $6.3 million and $19.8 million, respectively, of amortization related to the FDIC indemnification asset as a result of improved performance of our covered assets. We also decreased the carrying value of the FDIC indemnification asset by $181 thousand as a result of FDIC loss share submissions during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we received a net $181 thousand from the FDIC for the aforementioned submissions.

The purchase and assumption agreements include a "clawback" provision.  Within 45 days of the end of each of the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, we may be required to reimburse the FDIC in the event that our losses on covered assets do not reach the second tranche in each related loss sharing agreement, based on the initial discount received less cumulative servicing amounts for the covered assets acquired. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, this clawback liability was carried at $38.7 million and $36.3 million, respectively, and is included in Due to FDIC in our unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition.

Other Assets

Significant components of other assets were as follows as of the periods indicated:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Deferred tax asset	$	53,195	$	45,506
Accrued income taxes receivable		7,943		5,743
Bank-owned life insurance		49,913		44,242
Minority interest in participated other real estate owned		5,450		8,082
Accrued interest on loans		9,607		7,199
Accrued interest on interest bearing bank deposits and investment securities		3,917		4,266
Other miscellaneous assets		12,866		9,782
Total other assets	$	142,891	$	124,820

Other assets totaled $142.9 million and $124.8 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and increased $18.1 million, or 14.5%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The deferred tax assets increased $7.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, which was primarily attributable to the reversal of the deferred tax liability related to the FDIC indemnification asset and the acquisition of Pine River, and was offset by the write-off of $1.7 million deferred tax assets on certain stock-based compensation awards granted to former executives which expired in the current year. Other miscellaneous assets increased $3.1 million, or 31.5%, from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015, primarily due to an increase in derivative assets, further discussed in note 16 of our unaudited consolidated financial statements, and acquired Pine River other assets.

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Other Liabilities

Significant components of other liabilities were as follows as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Accrued expenses	$	14,704	$	15,192
Pending loan purchase settlement		—		10,038
Accrued contract termination expenses		4,465		4,110
Accrued interest payable		4,594		3,608
Warrant liability		2,602		3,328
Other miscellaneous liabilities		17,654		7,044
Total other liabilities	$	44,019	$	43,320

Other liabilities totaled $44.0 million and $43.3 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and increased $0.7 million, or 1.6%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Pending loan purchase settlements decreased $10.0 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015, due to settlements of loans purchased during 2014 that settled during the first quarter of 2015. Other miscellaneous liabilities increased $10.6 million, or 150.6%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to an increase in derivative liabilities, further discussed in note 16 of our unaudited consolidated financial statements, and acquired Pine River other liabilities.

We have outstanding warrants to purchase 725,750 shares of our common stock, which are classified as a liability and included in other liabilities in our unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition. We revalue the warrants at the end of each reporting period using a Black-Scholes model and any change in fair value is reported in the unaudited statements of operations as “Gain from change in fair value of warrant liability” in non-interest expense in the period in which the change occurred. The warrant liability decreased $0.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 to $2.6 million. The value of the warrant liability, and the expense that results from an increase to this liability, is correlated to our stock price. Accordingly, an increase in our stock price generally results in an increase in the warrant liability and the associated expense and vice versa. More information on the accounting and measurement of the warrant liability can be found in note 13 of our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this quarterly report or in notes 2 and 17 in our audited consolidated financial statements in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Deposits

Deposits from banking clients serve as a primary funding source for our banking operations and our ability to gather and manage deposit levels is critical to our success. Deposits not only provide a low cost funding source for our loans, but also provide a foundation for the client relationships that are critical to future loan growth. The following table presents information regarding our deposit composition at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: 

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Non-interest bearing demand deposits	$	820,269	21.2	%	$	732,580	19.5	%
Interest bearing demand deposits		408,341	10.5			386,121	10.3
Savings accounts		346,240	8.9			255,246	6.8
Money market accounts		1,043,814	27.0			1,035,190	27.4
Total transaction deposits		2,618,664	67.6			2,409,137	64.0
Time deposits < $100,000		789,855	20.4			859,910	22.8
Time deposits > $100,000		466,118	12.0			497,141	13.2
Total time deposits		1,255,973	32.4			1,357,051	36.0
Total deposits	$	3,874,637	100.0	%	$	3,766,188	100.0	%

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The following table shows scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit with denominations greater than or equal to $100,000 as of September 30, 2015:

	September 30, 2015
Three months or less	$	105,191
Over 3 months through 6 months		80,476
Over 6 months through 12 months		128,060
Thereafter		152,391
Total time deposits > $100,000	$	466,118

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, our total deposits increased $108.4 million, or 2.9%. Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased to $820.3 million at September 30, 2015, an annualized increase of 16.0% from December 31, 2014, while time deposits decreased $101.1 million, or 7.4% from December 31, 2014. As a result, the mix of transaction deposits to total deposits improved to 67.6% at September 30, 2015, from 64.0% at December 31, 2014 as we continued to focus our deposit base on clients who were interested in market-rate time deposits and in developing a long-term banking relationship. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $0.8 billion and $0.9 billion, respectively, of time deposits that were scheduled to mature within 12 months. Of the $0.8 billion in time deposits scheduled to mature within 12 months at September 30, 2015, $0.3 billion were in denominations of $100,000 or more, and $0.5 billion were in denominations less than $100,000.    

Results of Operations

Our net income depends largely on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from interest earning assets and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities. Our results of operations are also affected by provisions for loan losses and non-interest income, such as service charges, bank card income, FDIC indemnification asset amortization and FDIC loss sharing income (expense). Our primary operating expenses, aside from interest expense, consist of salaries and benefits, occupancy costs, telecommunications data processing expense and intangible asset amortization. Any expenses related to the resolution of covered assets are also included in non-interest expense.

Overview of Results of Operations

We recorded net income of $1.6 million and $1.5 million, or $0.05 and $0.04 per diluted share, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to net income of $3.3 million and $6.9 million, or $0.08 and $0.16 per diluted share, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Net interest income totaled $38.7 million and $117.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and decreased $3.2 million and $10.6 million, or 7.7% and 8.3%, from the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The decrease in interest income was largely attributable to lower levels of higher-yielding purchased loans. Average interest earning assets remained relatively stable at $4.4 billion and $4.5 billion during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively and $4.5 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, as increases in the originated loan portfolio and cash offset a reduction in the investment portfolio and non-strategic purchased loans. The continued resolution of the higher-yielding acquired non-strategic loan portfolio led to a 21 basis point and 29 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin to 3.54% and 3.55% (fully taxable equivalent) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 from the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Provision for loan loss expense was $3.7 million and $7.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $1.5 million and $4.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The increase in provision year-over-year was primarily due to loan growth and specific reserves on certain non-accrual loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Non-interest income was $3.8 million and $6.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $1.6 million and $3.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The $2.2 million and $2.6 million increases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to the prior periods were largely related to fluctuations in FDIC loss sharing income. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, also included a $1.0 million bargain purchase gain from the acquisition of Pine River. 

Non-interest expense totaled $38.7 million and $115.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $38.0 million and $116.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, an increase of $0.7 million, or 1.8%, from the three months ended September 30, 2014; and a decrease of $1.1 million, or 0.9%, from

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the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Operating expenses decreased $1.1 million and $2.7 million, or 2.7% and 2.4%, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, as a result of management expense initiatives, led by lower health care costs, data processing and telecommunications expenses and insurance costs. OREO and problem loan expenses declined $0.3 million and $3.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily due to lower levels of OREO and problem loans. Core system conversion and acquisition related expenses totaled $1.8 million during the first nine months of 2015. Banking center closure related expense accruals totaled $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2015 due to fair value impairment charges on banking centers classified as held-for-sale.

Net Interest Income

We regularly review net interest income metrics to provide us with indicators of how the various components of net interest income are performing. We regularly review: (i) our loan mix and the yield on loans; (ii) the investment portfolio and the related yields; (iii) our deposit mix and the cost of deposits; and (iv) net interest income simulations for various forecast periods.

The following tables present the components of net interest income for the periods indicated. The tables include: (i) the average daily balances of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities; (ii) the average daily balances of non-interest earning assets and non-interest bearing liabilities; (iii) the total amount of interest income earned on interest earning assets; (iv) the total amount of interest expense incurred on interest bearing liabilities; (v) the resultant average yields and rates; (vi) net interest spread; and (vii) net interest margin, which represents the difference between interest income and interest expense, expressed as a percentage of interest earning assets. The effects of trade-date accounting of investment securities for which the cash had not settled are not considered interest earning assets and are excluded from this presentation for time frames prior to their cash settlement, as are the market value adjustments on the investment securities available-for-sale. Non-accrual and restructured loan balances are included in the average loan balances; however, the forgone interest on non-accrual and restructured loans is not included in the dollar amounts of interest earned. All amounts presented are on a pre-tax basis, except as noted.

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The table below presents the components of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	For the three months ended September 30, 2015							For the three months ended September 30, 2014
	Average					Average		Average					Average
	balance			Interest		rate		balance			Interest		rate
Interest earning assets:
ASC 310-30 loans	$	230,978		$	11,262	19.50	%	$	341,405		$	14,368	16.83	%
Non 310-30 loans (1)(2)(3)(4)		2,193,383			22,210	4.02	%		1,767,106			19,266	4.33	%
Investment securities available-for-sale		1,286,897			5,929	1.84	%		1,614,621			7,693	1.91	%
Investment securities held-to- maturity		461,530			3,215	2.79	%		575,289			4,056	2.82	%
Other securities		27,059			319	4.72	%		21,649			245	4.53	%
Interest earning deposits and securities purchased under agreements to resell		223,432			198	0.35	%		133,752			95	0.28	%
Total interest earning assets(4)	$	4,423,279		$	43,133	3.87	%	$	4,453,822		$	45,723	4.07	%
Cash and due from banks	$	66,288						$	57,056
Other assets		351,071							360,532
Allowance for loan losses		(21,176)							(16,601)
Total assets	$	4,819,462						$	4,854,809
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing demand, savings and money market deposits	$	1,780,799		$	1,167	0.26	%	$	1,689,692		$	1,092	0.26	%
Time deposits		1,268,476			2,257	0.71	%		1,412,916			2,471	0.69	%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		182,071			37	0.08	%		104,020			34	0.13	%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		40,000			168	1.67	%		—			—	0.00	%
Total interest bearing liabilities	$	3,271,346		$	3,629	0.44	%	$	3,206,628		$	3,597	0.44	%
Demand deposits	$	810,895						$	715,198
Other liabilities		73,984							83,632
Total liabilities		4,156,225							4,005,458
Shareholders’ equity		663,237							849,351
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,819,462						$	4,854,809
Net interest income				$	39,504						$	42,126
Interest rate spread						3.43	%						3.63	%
Net interest earning assets	$	1,151,933						$	1,247,194
Net interest margin(4)						3.54	%						3.75	%
Ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities		135.21	%						138.89	%

(1) Originated loans are net of deferred loan fees, less costs, which are included in interest income over the life of the loan.

(2) Includes originated loans with average balances of $2.0 billion and $1.5 billion, interest income of $18.3 million and $15.4 million, with yields of 3.69% and 4.07% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

(3) Non 310-30 loans include loans held-for-sale.  Average balances during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $9.2 million and $3.8 million, and interest income was $192 thousand and $81 thousand for the same periods, respectively.

(4) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the statutory tax rate of 35%.  The taxable equivalent adjustments included above are $822 thousand and $231 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis totaled $39.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and decreased $2.6 million from $42.1 million during the same period in 2014, largely due to lower levels of higher-yielding purchased loans. The average interest earning assets remained relatively flat from the same period last year, as decreases in non-strategic loans and investments were offset by increases in strategic loans. The net interest margin narrowing of 21 basis points was driven by a decrease in the yield on interest earning assets to 3.87% during the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 4.07% during the three months ended September 30, 2014, primarily driven by a decrease in the average balances of higher yielding ASC 310-30 loans. 

Average loans comprised $2.4 billion, or 54.8%, of total average interest earning assets during the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $2.1 billion, or 47.3%, of total average interest earning assets during the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in average loan balances is reflective of our loan originations outpacing the exit of the acquired non-strategic loans. The yield on the ASC 310-30 loan portfolio was 19.50% during the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to 16.83% during the same period the prior year. This increase was attributable to the effects of the favorable transfers of non-accretable difference to accretable yield that are being accreted to interest income over the remaining lives of these loans.

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Average investment securities comprised 39.5% of total interest earning assets during the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 49.2% during the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease in the investment portfolio was a result of scheduled paydowns and reflects the re-mixing of the interest-earning assets as we have utilized the runoff of the investment portfolio to fund loan originations. Short-term investments, comprised of interest earning deposits and securities purchased under agreements to resell, increased to 5.1% of interest earning assets compared to 3.0% during the prior period, primarily due to increased cash from client repurchase agreements on deposit.

Average balances of interest bearing liabilities increased $64.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014, driven by a $78.1 million increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and a $40.0 million increase in FHLB advances, partially offset by a $144.4 million decline in average time deposits. Total interest expense related to interest bearing liabilities was $3.6 million during both the three months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, at an average cost of 0.44% during both periods.  Additionally, the total cost of deposits was 0.35% and 0.37%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014. 

The table below presents the components of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	For the nine months ended September 30, 2015							For the nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Average					Average		Average					Average
	balance			Interest		rate		balance			Interest		rate
Interest earning assets:
ASC 310-30 loans	$	246,951		$	35,728	19.29	%	$	384,215		$	46,646	16.19	%
Non 310-30 loans (1)(2)(3)(4)		2,033,733			62,836	4.13	%		1,627,720			53,668	4.41	%
Investment securities available-for-sale		1,367,503			19,164	1.87	%		1,698,404			24,614	1.93	%
Investment securities held-to- maturity		490,402			10,316	2.80	%		603,459			12,909	2.85	%
Other securities		27,070			963	4.74	%		25,470			904	4.73	%
Interest earning deposits and securities purchased under agreements to resell		304,037			675	0.30	%		125,095			251	0.27	%
Total interest earning assets(4)	$	4,469,696		$	129,682	3.88	%	$	4,464,363		$	138,992	4.16	%
Cash and due from banks	$	60,182						$	58,009
Other assets		357,222							374,372
Allowance for loan losses		(19,656)							(14,854)
Total assets	$	4,867,444						$	4,881,890
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing demand, savings and money market deposits	$	1,740,976		$	3,340	0.26	%	$	1,709,382		$	3,248	0.25	%
Time deposits		1,300,832			6,934	0.71	%		1,437,209			7,377	0.69	%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		216,071			127	0.08	%		94,027			92	0.13	%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		40,000			498	1.66	%		—			—	0.00	%
Total interest bearing liabilities	$	3,297,879		$	10,899	0.44	%	$	3,240,618		$	10,717	0.44	%
Demand deposits	$	767,755						$	691,529
Other liabilities		73,631							71,510
Total liabilities		4,139,265							4,003,657
Shareholders’ equity		728,179							878,233
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,867,444						$	4,881,890
Net interest income				$	118,783						$	128,275
Interest rate spread						3.44	%						3.72	%
Net interest earning assets	$	1,171,817						$	1,223,745
Net interest margin(4)						3.55	%						3.84	%
Ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities		135.53	%						137.76	%

(1) Originated loans are net of deferred loan fees, less costs, which are included in interest income over the life of the loan.

(2) Includes originated loans with average balances of $1.8 billion and $1.3 billion, interest income of $51.3 million and $41.0 million, and yields of 3.77% and 4.08% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

(3) Non 310-30 loans include loans held-for-sale. Average balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $6.3 million and $2.9 million, and interest income was $423 thousand and $184 thousand for the same periods, respectively.

(4) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the statutory tax rate of 35%. The taxable equivalent adjustments included above are $1,767 thousand and $610 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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On a fully taxable equivalent basis, net interest income totaled $118.8 million and $128.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and decreased $9.5 million, or 7.4%, largely due to lower levels of higher-yielding purchased loans. Average interest earning assets remained relatively stable totaling $4.5 billion at both September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, as increases in the originated loan portfolio offset a reduction in the investment portfolio and non-strategic purchased loans. The continued resolution of the higher-yielding acquired non-strategic loan portfolio led to a 29 basis point narrowing of the net interest margin to 3.55% at September 30, 2015 from 3.84% at September 30, 2014 (fully taxable equivalent). 

Average loans comprised $2.3 billion, or 51.0%, of total average interest earning assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $2.0 billion, or 45.1%, of total average interest earning assets, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The continued resolution of the acquired non-strategic loan portfolio was more than offset by strong organic growth in the strategic loan portfolio. The yield on the ASC 310-30 loan portfolio was 19.29% during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to 16.19% during the same period of the prior year. This increase in yield was attributable to the effects of the favorable transfers of non-accretable difference to accretable yield that are being accreted to interest income over the remaining life of these loans.

Average investment securities comprised 41.6% of total interest earning assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to 51.6% during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decreases in the investment portfolio were a result of scheduled paydowns and reflect the re-mixing of the interest-earning assets as we have utilized the runoff of the investment portfolio to fund loan originations. Short-term investments, comprised of interest earning deposits and securities purchased under agreements to resell, increased to 6.8% of interest earning assets compared to 2.8% during the prior period, primarily due to increased cash from client repurchase agreements on deposit.

Average balances of interest bearing liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $57.3 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014, driven by a $122.0 million increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase, a $31.7 million increase in interest bearing demand, savings and money market deposits, and an increase of $40.0 million in FHLB advances, partially offset by a $136.4 million decrease in average time deposits. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, total interest expense related to interest bearing liabilities was $10.9 million, an increase of $182 thousand, or 1.7%, compared to $10.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We have increased our average transaction deposits (defined as total deposits less time deposits) and client repurchase agreements as a percentage of average total deposits and client repurchase agreements to 67.7% during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 63.4% during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily due to the increase of $122.0 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and a $76.2 million increase in average demand deposits. The mix of transaction deposits to total deposits improved to 67.6%  at September 30, 2015, from 63.2% at September 30, 2014. The average cost of interest bearing liabilities remained flat at 0.44% during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014. Additionally, the cost of total deposits was 0.36% during both the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

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The following table summarizes the changes in net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis by major category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, identifying changes related to volume and changes related to rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014: 

	Three months ended  September 30, 2015						Nine months ended September 30, 2015
	compared to						compared to
	Three months ended  September 30, 2014						Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Increase (decrease) due to						Increase (decrease) due to
	Volume		Rate		Net		Volume		Rate		Net
Interest income:
ASC 310-30 loans	$	(5,384)	$	2,278	$	(3,106)	$	(19,859)	$	8,941	$	(10,918)
Non 310-30 loans(1)(2)(3)		4,316		(1,372)		2,944		12,545		(3,377)		9,168
Investment securities available-for-sale		(1,510)		(254)		(1,764)		(4,637)		(813)		(5,450)
Investment securities held-to-maturity		(792)		(49)		(841)		(2,378)		(215)		(2,593)
Other securities		64		10		74		57		2		59
Interest earning deposits and securities purchased under agreements to resell		79		24		103		397		27		424
Total interest income	$	(3,227)	$	637	$	(2,590)	$	(13,875)	$	4,565	$	(9,310)
Interest expense:
Interest bearing demand, savings and money market deposits	$	60	$	15	$	75	$	61	$	31	$	92
Time deposits		(257)		43		(214)		(727)		284		(443)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		168		—		168		498		—		498
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		16		(13)		3		72		(37)		35
Total interest expense		(13)		45		32		(96)		278		182
Net change in net interest income	$	(3,214)	$	592	$	(2,622)	$	(13,779)	$	4,287	$	(9,492)

(1) Originated loans are net of deferred loan fees, less costs, which are included in interest income over the life of the loan.

(2) Non 310-30 loans include loans held-for-sale. Average balances during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $9.2 million and $3.8 million, and interest income was $192 thousand and  $81 thousand for the same periods, respectively. Average balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $6.3 million and $2.9 million, and interest income was $423 thousand and $184 thousand for the same periods, respectively.

(3) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the statutory tax rate of 35%. The taxable equivalent adjustments included above are $822 thousand and $231 thousand for three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $1,767 thousand and $610 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Below is a breakdown of deposits and the average rates paid during the periods indicated:

	For the three months ended
	September 30, 2015				June 30, 2015				March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014				September 30, 2014
			Average				Average				Average				Average				Average
	Average		rate		Average		rate		Average		rate		Average		rate		Average		rate
	balance		paid		balance		paid		balance		paid		balance		paid		balance		paid
Non-interest bearing demand	$	810,895	0.00	%	$	758,288	0.00	%	$	733,230	0.00	%	$	728,345	0.00	%	$	715,198	0.00	%
Interest bearing demand		402,468	0.07	%		391,523	0.07	%		386,665	0.08	%		372,085	0.08	%		375,761	0.08	%
Money market accounts		1,034,284	0.33	%		1,008,229	0.32	%		1,049,936	0.33	%		1,055,280	0.32	%		1,062,060	0.32	%
Savings accounts		344,047	0.28	%		323,677	0.27	%		281,409	0.22	%		250,129	0.22	%		251,871	0.23	%
Time deposits		1,268,476	0.71	%		1,294,908	0.73	%		1,339,897	0.70	%		1,375,779	0.70	%		1,412,916	0.69	%
Total average deposits	$	3,860,170	0.35	%	$	3,776,625	0.37	%	$	3,791,137	0.36	%	$	3,781,618	0.37	%	$	3,817,806	0.37	%

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents the amount of expense that is necessary to bring the ALL to a level that we deem appropriate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The ALL is in addition to the remaining purchase accounting marks of $6.0 million on purchased non 310-30 loans that were established at the time of acquisition. The determination of the ALL, and the resultant provision for loan losses, is subjective and involves significant estimates and assumptions.

Losses incurred on covered loans are reimbursable at the applicable loss share percentages in accordance with the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. Accordingly, any provisions (recoupments) made that relate to covered loans are partially offset by a

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corresponding increase (decrease) to the FDIC indemnification asset and FDIC loss sharing income in non-interest income. Below is a summary of the provision for loan losses for the periods indicated:

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Provision for impairment (recoupment) of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30	$	110	$	(191)	$	168	$	(335)
Provision for loan losses		3,600		1,706		6,853		5,279
Total provision for loan losses	$	3,710	$	1,515	$	7,021	$	4,944

Provision for loan loss expense was $3.7 million and $7.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $1.5 million and $4.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Annualized net charge-offs on non 310-30 loans remained low at 0.02% and 0.05% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

Through the re-measurement, we recorded $110 thousand and $168 thousand of provision for loan losses for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recouped $191 thousand and $335 thousand, respectively, of provision for loan losses for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30. The net provision on loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 reflects $40 thousand and $162 thousand in recoupments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, across two loan segments. These provision recoupments, when coupled with decreased expected future cash flows, primarily in our agriculture segment, resulted in the net provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decreases in expected future cash flows are reflected immediately in our financial statements through increased provisions for loan losses. Increases in expected future cash flows are reflected through an increase in accretable yield that is accreted to income in future periods once any previously recorded provision expense has been reversed.

Non-Interest Income

The table below details the components of non-interest income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
FDIC indemnification asset amortization	$	(5,798)	$	(6,252)	$	(20,751)	$	(19,819)
FDIC loss sharing income (expense)		(3)		(943)		325		(2,549)
Service charges		3,953		4,148		10,977		11,558
Bank card fees		2,808		2,615		8,057		7,548
Bargain purchase gain		1,048		—		1,048		—
Gain on sale of mortgages, net		628		264		1,574		674
Other non-interest income		896		836		3,785		2,557
Gain on previously charged-off acquired loans		46		147		143		675
OREO related write-ups and other income		183		799		871		2,777
Total non-interest income	$	3,761	$	1,614	$	6,029	$	3,421

Non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $3.8 million and $6.0 million, respectively, compared to $1.6 million and $3.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The $2.1 million, or 133.0%, and $2.6 million, or 76.2%, increases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to the prior periods were largely related to fluctuations in FDIC loss sharing income, the bargain purchase gain on the acquisition of Pine River, and the amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset. The FDIC indemnification asset amortization totaled $5.8 million and $20.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $6.3 million and $19.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The non-cash FDIC indemnification asset amortization resulted from improved performance of the covered assets that resulted in lower expected reimbursements from the FDIC during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Most of the FDIC covered assets are accounted for in the ASC 310-30 loan pools and the benefit of the increased client cash flows is primarily captured in the corresponding increased accretion rates on ASC 310-30 loans.

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FDIC loss sharing income (expense) represents the income (expense) recognized in connection with the actual reimbursement of costs/recoveries related to the resolution of covered assets by the FDIC. FDIC loss sharing income (expense) activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, was as follows:

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Clawback liability amortization	$	(384)	$	(345)	$	(1,131)	$	(1,009)
Clawback liability remeasurement		(132)		(592)		(1,242)		(1,646)
Reimbursement to FDIC for gain on sale of and income from covered OREO		(142)		(1,587)		(1,128)		(3,287)
Reimbursement to FDIC for recoveries		(10)		(62)		(28)		(180)
FDIC reimbursement of covered asset resolution costs		665		1,643		3,854		3,573
FDIC loss sharing income (expense)	$	(3)	$	(943)	$	325	$	(2,549)

FDIC loss sharing income (expense) contributed to an increase of $0.9 million and $2.9 million to total non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, from the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Other FDIC loss sharing income (expense) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, was primarily comprised of FDIC reimbursements of costs of resolution of covered assets of $0.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively, offset with a net expense of $0.5 million and $2.4 million related to the clawback liability amortization and remeasurement during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Reimbursement to the FDIC for gains on sales of and income from covered OREO added expense of $0.1 million and $1.1 million to FDIC loss sharing income (expense) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The activity in the FDIC loss sharing income line fluctuates based on specific loan and OREO workout circumstances and may not be consistent from period to period.  

Banking-related non-interest income (excludes FDIC-related non-interest income, gain on previously charged-off acquired loans, OREO related income, and bargain purchase gain) totaled $8.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015, and increased 5.1% from the three months ended September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, banking-related non-interest income totaled $24.4 million and increased 9.2%, from the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Service charges, which represent various fees charged to clients for banking services, including fees such as non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) charges and service charges on deposit accounts, decreased $0.2 million and $0.6 million, or 4.7% and 5.0%, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease was largely due to declines in NSF charges.

Bank card fees are comprised primarily of interchange fees on the debit cards that we have issued to our clients. Bank card fees totaled $2.8 million and $8.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and $2.6 million and $7.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

During 2014, we purchased bank-owned life insurance, which is included in other assets in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition. Income related to bank-owned life insurance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 contributed $0.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to non-interest income.

Gain on previously charged-off acquired loans represents recoveries on loans that were previously charged-off by the predecessor banks prior to takeover by the FDIC. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, these gains were $46 thousand and $143 thousand, respectively, compared to $147 thousand and $675 thousand during the same periods in the prior year.

OREO related write-ups and other income include rental income and insurance proceeds received on OREO properties and write-ups to the fair-value of collateral that exceed the loan balance at the time of foreclosure. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, these gains totaled $0.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

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Non-Interest Expense

The table below details non-interest expense for the periods presented:

	For the three months ended				For the nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Salaries and benefits	$	20,454	$	21,058	$	61,687	$	62,260
Occupancy and equipment		6,098		6,155		18,256		18,838
Telecommunications and data processing		2,933		2,848		8,573		8,978
Marketing and business development		1,016		757		3,277		3,542
FDIC deposit insurance		1,031		1,029		3,104		3,109
ATM/debit card expenses		924		799		2,470		2,312
Professional fees		924		854		3,006		2,180
Other non-interest expense		2,831		2,540		7,566		7,698
Other real estate owned expenses		468		594		456		3,629
Problem loan expenses		1,115		1,267		2,637		3,034
Intangible asset amortization		1,359		1,336		4,031		4,008
Gain from the change in fair value of warrant liability		(476)		(1,256)		(358)		(2,734)
Banking center closure related expenses		—		—		1,089		—
Total non-interest expense	$	38,677	$	37,981	$	115,794	$	116,854

Non-interest expense totaled $38.7 million and $115.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $38.0 million and $116.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.  Operating expenses, which exclude OREO expenses, problem loan expense, the impact from the change in the warrant liability, core system conversion-related expenses, acquisition related expenses, and banking center closure related expense accruals decreased $1.0 million, or 2.7%, and $2.7 million, or 2.4%, from the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, as we continue to focus on operational efficiencies. See schedule of operating expense included in the non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures starting at page 50.  Salaries and benefits, our largest component of non-interest expense, decreased $0.6 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. 

Occupancy and equipment expense totaled $6.1 million and $18.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, a decrease of $0.1 million and $0.6 million over the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation expense. 

Professional fees totaled $0.9 million and $3.0 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and have increased 8.2% and 37.9% from the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The increase was primarily due to core system conversion related expenses completed during three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. 

Significant components of our non-interest expense are problem loan expenses and OREO related expenses. We incur these expenses in connection with the resolution process of our acquired problem loan portfolios. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we incurred $1.6 million and $3.1 million, respectively, of OREO and problem loan expenses.  Collectively, these other real estate owned and problem loan expenses decreased $0.3 million and $3.6 million, or 14.9% and 53.6%, from the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Of the $1.1 million and $2.6 million of problem loan expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, $0.4 million and $1.5 million were covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. The $0.5 million OREO related expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 were primarily covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.

During the second quarter of 2015, we approved plans to consolidate three banking centers located in the greater Kansas City market into nearby banking centers, effective September 30, 2015. Included in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 operating results are $1.1 million of expenses due to fair market value adjustments on banking centers classified as held-for-sale as of September 30, 2015.

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Income taxes

Income tax benefit totaled $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to income tax expense of $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Income tax benefit totaled $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to income tax expense of $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

The three and nine month tax rates for 2015 are lower than statutory and prior period tax rates primarily because of the lower levels of pre-tax income in relation to the larger amounts of non-taxable income. Increased amounts from tax-exempt lending, bank-owned life insurance income, the change in the fair value of the warrant liability, and the bargain purchase gain for financial reporting purposes together exceeded the amount of pre-tax income and generated the tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The Company recorded tax expense for the period based on actual results for the three and nine month periods.

Certain stock-based compensation awards have market-based vesting/exercisability criteria. For restricted stock with market-based vesting, the target share prices of the Company's stock that is required for vesting range from $25.00 to $34.00 per share. The strike prices for options range from $18.09 to $20.54, with a large portion of the awards having strike prices of $20.00. These stock-based compensation awards may expire unexercised or may be exercised at an intrinsic value that is less than the fair value recorded at the time of grant, and therefore, the related tax benefits may not be realizable in future periods. In this case, upon the expiration or exercise (or forfeiture in the case of the restricted stock with market-based vesting criteria) of these awards, any related remaining deferred tax asset would be written off through a charge to income tax expense. During 2015, certain awards granted to former executives expired resulting in a $1.7 million charge to income tax expense. As of September 30, 2015, we had $12.2 million of deferred tax assets related to stock-based compensation, $9.9 million of which is associated with executive officers still employed by the Company.

Additional information regarding income taxes can be found in note 20 of our audited consolidated financial statements in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is monitored and managed to ensure that sufficient funds are available to operate our business and pay our obligations to depositors and other creditors, while providing ample available funds for opportunistic and strategic investments. On-balance sheet liquidity is represented by our cash and cash equivalents, securities purchased under agreements to resell, and unencumbered investment securities, and is detailed in the table below as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Cash and due from banks	$	58,859	$	61,461
Due from banks		84,204		185,463
Interest bearing bank deposits		10,093		10,055
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		50,000		—
Unencumbered investment securities, at fair value		1,238,512		1,651,395
Total	$	1,441,668	$	1,908,374

Total on-balance sheet liquidity decreased $466.7 million from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015. The decrease was largely due to a planned reduction of $412.9 million in unencumbered available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities balances, partially offset by a $50.0 million increase in securities purchased under agreements to resell from December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, prepayments and maturities of loans and investment securities, the sale of investment securities, reimbursement of covered asset losses from the FDIC and the funds provided from operations. We are also a party to a master repurchase agreement with a large financial institution and we anticipate that, through this agreement, we would have access to a significant amount of liquidity. Additionally, we anticipate having access to other third party funding sources, including the ability to raise funds through the issuance of shares of our common stock or other equity or equity-related securities, incurrence of debt, and federal funds purchased, that may also be a source of liquidity. We anticipate that these sources of liquidity will provide adequate funding and liquidity for at least a 12 month period.

Our primary uses of funds are loan originations, investment security purchases, withdrawals of deposits, settlement of repurchase agreements, capital expenditures, operating expenses and share repurchases. For additional information regarding our operating, investing, and financing cash flows, see our unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows.

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Exclusive from the investing activities related to acquisitions, our primary investing activities are originations and pay-offs and pay downs of loans and purchases and sales of investment securities. At September 30, 2015, pledgeable investment securities represented our largest source of liquidity. Our available-for-sale investment securities are carried at fair value and our held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. Our collective investment securities portfolio totaled $1.7 billion at September 30, 2015, inclusive of pre-tax net unrealized gains of $2.5 million on the available-for-sale securities portfolio. Additionally, our held-to-maturity securities portfolio had $5.1 million of net unrealized gains at September 30, 2015. The gross unrealized gains and losses are detailed in note 4 of our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.  As of September 30, 2015, our investment securities portfolio consisted primarily of mortgage-backed securities, all of which were issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored enterprises. The anticipated repayments and marketability of these securities offer substantial resources and flexibility to meet new loan demand, reinvest in the investment securities portfolio, or provide optionality for reductions in our deposit funding base.

At present, financing activities primarily consist of changes in repurchase agreements and deposits, in addition to the payment of dividends and the repurchase of our common stock. Maturing time deposits represent a potential use of funds. As of September 30, 2015, $0.8 billion of time deposits were scheduled to mature within 12 months. Based on the current interest rate environment, market conditions, and our consumer banking strategy focusing on both lower cost transaction accounts and term deposits, we expect to replace a significant portion of those maturing time deposits with transaction deposits and market-rate time deposits.

We are a member of the FHLB of Des Moines and currently hold $7.4 million of FHLB stock meeting the requirements of our membership agreement. Through this relationship, we have pledged qualifying loans and, as of September 30, 2015, have borrowed $40.0 million from FHLB Des Moines and can obtain additional liquidity through further FHLB advances.

The new Basel III rules, effective January 1, 2015, changed the components of regulatory capital and changed the way in which risk ratings are assigned to various categories of bank assets. Also, a new Tier I common risk-based ratio was defined. Under the Basel III requirements, at September 30, 2015, the Company met all capital adequacy requirements and had regulatory capital ratios in excess of the levels established for well-capitalized institutions. For more information on regulatory capital, see note 10 in our unaudited consolidated financial statements.

At September 30, 2015, the holding company sources of funds were comprised of cash and cash equivalents on hand, which totaled $17.7 million. During 2015, NBH Bank, N.A. received approval from the OCC under the OCC Operating Agreement to permanently reduce the bank’s capital by $86.0 million. As a result, the bank paid $86.0 million cash to the Company. The holding company may seek to borrow funds and raise capital in the future, the success and terms of which will be subject to market conditions and other factors.

On October 19, 2015, the Company announced that the operating agreement between its subsidiary, NBH Bank, N.A., and its primary regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, was terminated. The operating agreement was entered into in December 2010 as part of the Bank’s approval to operate as a de novo bank. The agreement required the Bank to maintain certain capital levels, placed restrictions on its ability to pay dividends and limited its ability to make certain other business decisions. 

The Board of Directors has authorized multiple programs to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock from time to time either in open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable regulations of the SEC. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we repurchased 8.7 million shares of our common stock at a weighted average price of $20.16, and all such shares are held as treasury shares.  We believe that our repurchases could serve to offset any future share issuances for future acquisitions.

On November 4, 2015, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on December 15, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 27, 2015.

Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk

Management and the Board of Directors are responsible for managing interest rate risk and employing risk management policies that monitor and limit this exposure. Interest rate risk is measured using net interest income simulations and market value of portfolio equity analyses. These analyses use various assumptions, including the nature and timing of interest rate changes, yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows.

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The principal objective of the Company's asset and liability management function is to evaluate the interest rate risk within the balance sheet and pursue a controlled assumption of interest rate risk while maximizing earnings and preserving adequate levels of liquidity and capital. The asset and liability management function is under the guidance of the Asset Liability Committee from direction of the Board of Directors. The Asset Liability Committee meets monthly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of the Company's assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, local and national market conditions and rates. The Asset Liability Committee also reviews the liquidity, capital, deposit mix, loan mix and investment positions of the Company.

Instantaneous parallel rate shift scenarios are modeled and utilized to evaluate risk and establish exposure limits for acceptable changes in net interest margin. These scenarios, known as rate shocks, simulate an instantaneous change in interest rates and use various assumptions, including, but not limited to, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment and replacement of asset and liability cash flows.

We also analyze the economic value of equity as a secondary measure of interest rate risk. This is a complementary measure to net interest income where the calculated value is the result of the market value of assets less the market value of liabilities. The economic value of equity is a longer term view of interest rate risk because it measures the present value of the future cash flows. The impact of changes in interest rates on this calculation is analyzed for the risk to our future earnings and is used in conjunction with the analyses on net interest income.

Our interest rate risk model indicated that the Company was asset sensitive in terms of interest rate sensitivity at September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we increased our asset sensitivity as a result of an increase in cash due to the increase in non-maturity deposits and an increase in variable rate assets. The table below illustrates the impact of an immediate and sustained 200 and 100 basis point increase and a 50 basis point decrease in interest rates on net interest income based on the interest rate risk model at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Hypothetical
shift in interest	% change in projected net interest income
rates (in bps)	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
200	5.17	%	4.72	%
100	2.97	%	2.94	%
(50)	(1.75)	%	(0.88)	%

Many assumptions are used to calculate the impact of interest rate fluctuations. Actual results may be significantly different than our projections due to several factors, including the timing and frequency of rate changes, market conditions and the shape of the yield curve. The computations of interest rate risk shown above do not include actions that management may undertake to manage the risks in response to anticipated changes in interest rates and actual results may also differ due to any actions taken in response to the changing rates.

The federal funds rate is the basis for overnight funding and the market expectations for changes in the federal funds rate influence the yield curve. The federal funds rate is currently at 0.25% and has been since December 2008. Should interest rates decline further, net interest margin and net interest income would be compressed given the current mix of rate sensitive assets and liabilities.

As part of the asset/liability management strategy to manage primary market risk exposures expected to be in effect in future reporting periods, management has emphasized the origination of shorter duration loans as well as variable rate loans to limit the negative exposure to a rate increase. The strategy with respect to liabilities has been to emphasize transaction accounts, particularly non-interest or low interest bearing non-maturing deposit accounts which are less sensitive to changes in interest rates. In response to this strategy, non-maturing deposit accounts have grown $209.5 million in the past nine months, and totaled 67.6% of total deposits at September 30, 2015 compared to 64.0% at December 31, 2014. We currently have no brokered time deposits and intend to continue to focus on our strategy of increasing non-interest or low-cost interest bearing non-maturing deposit accounts.

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

In the normal course of business, we are a party to various contractual obligations, commitments and other off-balance sheet activities that contain credit, market, and operational risk that are not required to be reflected in our consolidated financial statements. The most significant of these are the loan commitments that we enter into to meet the financing needs of clients, including commitments to extend credit, commercial and consumer lines of credit and standby letters of credit. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had loan commitments totaling $499.7 million and $485.5 million, respectively, and standby letters of credit that totaled $8.5 

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million and $10.0 million, respectively. Unused commitments do not necessarily represent future credit exposure or cash requirements, as commitments often expire without being drawn upon. We do not anticipate any material losses arising from commitments or contingent liabilities and we do not believe that there are any material commitments to extend credit that represent risks of an unusual nature.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information called for by this item is provided under the caption Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk in Part I, Item 2-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of September 30, 2015. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2015.

During the fourth quarter 2015, the Company completed a core system conversion. This system conversion resulted in changes to processes and controls as we migrated from the legacy system to the new core system. The system change was undertaken to enhance our operating platform, increase our product offerings and integrate systems and was not undertaken in response to any actual or perceived deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. Other than this item, there were no changes made in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are a party to various litigation matters incidental to the conduct of our business. We are not presently party to any legal proceedings the resolution of which we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, liquidity, results of operation, cash flows or capital levels.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth information about our repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2015:
					(d) Maximum Number
				(c) Total Number of	(or Approximate Dollar
				Shares (or Units)	Value) of Shares (or
	(a) Total Number	(b) Average		Purchased as Part of	Units) that May Yet Be
	of Shares (or	Price Paid Per		Publicly Announced	Purchased Under the
Period	Units) Purchased	Share (or Unit)		Plans or Programs	Plans or Programs
July 1 - July 31, 2015(1)	6,751	$	21.81	-	$	8,481,339
August 1 - August 31, 2015(2)	4,651,163		21.50	-		8,481,339
August 1 - August 31, 2015(3)	100,000		20.03	100,000		6,478,339
September 1 - September 30, 2015	—		—	—		6,478,339
Total	4,757,914	$	21.47	100,000	$	6,478,339

⁽¹⁾ 209 shares were surrendered to National Bank Holdings Corporation to satisfy tax withholdings in the connection with option exercises.

⁽²⁾ On August 10, 2015, National Bank Holdings Corporation completed the repurchase of $100 million in shares through a self-tender offer, announced July 6, 2015.

⁽³⁾ On February 11, 2015, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $50 million of common stock.

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

3.1	Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-177971), filed August 22, 2012)
3.2	Second Amended and Restated By-Laws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014, filed November 7, 2014).
31.1	Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32	Certifications of CEO and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail*

*This information is deemed furnished, not filed.

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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.

NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

/s/ Brian F. Lilly

Brian F. Lilly

Chief Financial Officer

(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

Date: November 9, 2015 

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