UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period ________ to ________
Commission File No.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee |
62-0859007 |
(State of incorporation) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Union Planters Corporation |
6200 Poplar Avenue |
Memphis, Tennessee 38119 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 580-6000 |
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes S No ¨
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
Class |
Outstanding at April 30, 2002 |
Common stock $5 par value |
135,123,118 |
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Form 10-Q For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002
Index
Page |
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Part I. Financial Information |
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Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet - March 31, 2002, March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2001 |
3 |
Consolidated Statement of Earnings -Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 |
4 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 |
5 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 |
6 |
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements |
7 |
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
14 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
27 |
Part II. Other Information |
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Item 1. Legal Proceeding |
30 |
Item 2. Changes in Securities |
30 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
30 |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
30 |
Item 5. Other Information |
30 |
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
30 |
Signature |
31 |
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
March 31, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Assets |
|||||
Cash and due from banks |
$671,419 |
$777,098 |
$953,846 |
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Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions |
78,052 |
30,012 |
54,351 |
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Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell |
24,937 |
2,867 |
13,067 |
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Trading account assets |
253,334 |
261,221 |
263,315 |
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Loans held for resale |
1,200,868 |
1,053,357 |
1,862,637 |
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Available for sale securities (Amortized cost: $4,756,548, $6,432,965 and $4,694,248, respectively) |
4,828,814 |
6,523,197 |
4,780,629 |
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Loans |
23,067,156 |
24,619,668 |
23,184,002 |
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Less: Unearned income |
(20,800) |
(21,697) |
(20,963) |
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Allowance for losses on loans |
(351,452 ) |
(342,138 ) |
(341,930 ) |
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Net loans |
22,694,904 |
24,255,833 |
22,821,109 |
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Premises and equipment |
553,742 |
603,146 |
556,686 |
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Accrued interest receivable |
222,820 |
291,426 |
245,847 |
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FHA/VA claims receivable |
41,766 |
79,888 |
55,813 |
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Mortgage servicing rights |
184,981 |
118,551 |
150,303 |
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Goodwill |
776,906 |
817,668 |
780,612 |
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Other intangibles |
142,116 |
163,072 |
146,695 |
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Other assets |
386,514 |
446,134 |
512,694 |
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Total assets |
$32,061,173 |
$35,423,470 |
$33,197,604 |
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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Deposits |
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Noninterest-bearing |
$4,369,138 |
$4,047,894 |
$4,509,944 |
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Certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over |
1,586,207 |
2,182,318 |
1,602,117 |
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Other interest-bearing |
17,806,540 |
17,375,015 |
17,318,441 |
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Total deposits |
23,761,885 |
23,605,227 |
23,430,502 |
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Short-term borrowings |
1,656,711 |
5,301,437 |
3,076,679 |
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Short- and medium-term senior notes |
- |
60,000 |
- |
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Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
1,460,856 |
1,361,452 |
1,461,190 |
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Other long-term debt |
1,273,849 |
1,276,214 |
1,275,509 |
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Accrued interest, expenses and taxes |
281,891 |
359,334 |
282,211 |
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Other liabilities |
393,164 |
371,699 |
447,772 |
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Total liabilities |
28,828,356 |
32,335,363 |
29,973,863 |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 14) |
- |
- |
- |
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Shareholders' equity |
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Convertible preferred stock (Note 7) |
13,404 |
19,445 |
16,101 |
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Common stock, $5 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 136,811,055 |
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issued and outstanding (137,050,599 at March 31, 2001, |
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and 137,408,887 at December 31, 2001) |
683,801 |
685,253 |
687,044 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
880,333 |
869,947 |
878,901 |
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Retained earnings |
1,622,024 |
1,472,877 |
1,600,153 |
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Unearned compensation |
(12,553) |
(16,296) |
(13,022) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
45,808 |
56,881 |
54,564 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
3,232,817 |
3,088,107 |
3,223,741 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$32,061,173 |
$35,423,470 |
$33,197,604 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
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Interest income |
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Interest and fees on loans |
$393,659 |
$529,097 |
Interest on investment securities |
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Taxable |
55,041 |
88,685 |
Tax-exempt |
13,145 |
15,362 |
Interest on deposits at financial institutions |
576 |
487 |
Interest on federal funds sold and securities |
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purchased under agreements to resell |
698 |
519 |
Interest on trading account assets |
2,278 |
4,237 |
Interest on loans held for resale |
22,527 |
10,030 |
Total interest income |
487,924 |
648,417 |
Interest expense |
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Interest on deposits |
121,649 |
217,101 |
Interest on short-term borrowings |
7,903 |
81,864 |
Interest on long-term debt |
38,277 |
38,426 |
Total interest expense |
167,829 |
337,391 |
Net interest income |
320,095 |
311,026 |
Provision for losses on loans |
44,991 |
25,300 |
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans |
275,104 |
285,726 |
Noninterest income |
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Service charges on deposit accounts |
52,293 |
53,416 |
Mortgage banking revenue |
49,356 |
41,349 |
Merchant servicing income |
803 |
9,660 |
Factoring commissions and fees |
9,025 |
9,158 |
Trust service income |
7,237 |
7,084 |
Profits and commissions from trading activities |
1,314 |
2,718 |
Investment securities gains |
9,236 |
25 |
Investments and insurance |
12,251 |
11,661 |
Other income |
33,858 |
29,843 |
Total noninterest income |
175,373 |
164,914 |
Noninterest expense |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
132,763 |
132,343 |
Net occupancy expense |
25,908 |
25,767 |
Equipment expense |
21,055 |
22,134 |
Goodwill amortization |
3,652 |
11,966 |
Other intangibles amortization |
4,092 |
4,485 |
Other expense |
80,669 |
92,977 |
Total noninterest expense |
268,139 |
289,672 |
Earnings before income taxes |
182,338 |
160,968 |
Income taxes |
56,415 |
54,601 |
Net earnings |
$125,923 |
$106,367 |
Net earnings applicable to common shares |
$125,689 |
$105,981 |
Earnings per common share |
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Basic |
$.92 |
$.78 |
Diluted |
.91 |
.77 |
Average common shares outstanding (in thousands) |
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Basic |
136,966 |
136,600 |
Diluted |
138,942 |
138,179 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Accumulated |
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Convertible |
Additional |
Other |
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Preferred |
Common |
Paid-in |
Retained |
Unearned |
Comprehensive |
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Stock |
Stock |
Capital |
Earnings |
Compensation |
Income |
Total |
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data ) |
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Balance, December 31, 2001 |
$16,101 |
$687,044 |
$878,901 |
$1,600,153 |
$(13,022) |
$54,564 |
$3,223,741 |
Comprehensive income |
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Net earnings |
- |
- |
- |
125,923 |
- |
- |
125,923 |
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes: |
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Net change in the unrealized gain |
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on available for sale securities |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(8,756) |
(8,756 ) |
Total comprehensive income |
117,167 |
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Cash dividends |
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Common stock, $.50 per share |
- |
- |
- |
(68,734) |
- |
- |
(68,734) |
Preferred stock, $.50 per share |
- |
- |
- |
(234) |
- |
- |
(234) |
Common stock issued under employee benefit |
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plans, net of stock exchanged |
- |
1,320 |
6,161 |
- |
469 |
- |
7,950 |
Conversion of preferred stock |
(2,697) |
659 |
1,956 |
- |
- |
- |
(82) |
Common stock purchased and retired |
- |
(5,222 ) |
(6,685 ) |
(35,084 ) |
- |
- |
(46,991 ) |
Balance, March 31, 2002 |
$13,404 |
$683,801 |
$880,333 |
$1,622,024 |
$(12,553 ) |
$45,808 |
$3,232,817 |
Before Tax |
Tax |
Net of Tax |
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Disclosure of reclassification amount: |
Amount |
Benefit/(Expense) |
Amount |
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Change in the unrealized gain on available for sale securities arising during the period |
$(14,115) |
$5,359 |
$(8,756) |
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Less: reclassification for gains included in net income |
9,236 |
(3,593 ) |
5,643 |
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Net change in the unrealized gain on available for sale securities |
$(4,879 ) |
$1,766 |
$(3,113 ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Operating activities |
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Net earnings |
$125,923 |
$106,367 |
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Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Provision for losses on loans, other real estate and FHA/VA foreclosure claims |
44,991 |
25,187 |
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Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment |
16,782 |
19,898 |
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Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles |
7,744 |
16,451 |
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Amortization of mortgage servicing rights, net |
4,332 |
7,099 |
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Net amortization (accretion) of investment securities |
2,421 |
(943) |
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Net realized gains on sales of investment securities |
(9,236) |
(25) |
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Gain on sale of residential mortgage loans |
(13,228) |
(8,228) |
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Gain on sale of branches |
(1,599) |
- |
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Deferred income tax expense |
4,929 |
2,777 |
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Decrease (increase) in assets |
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Trading account assets and loans held for resale |
684,978 |
(623,593) |
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Other assets |
130,176 |
33,714 |
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Net (decrease) increase in accrued interest, expenses, taxes and other liabilities |
(54,713) |
51,577 |
|
Other, net |
481 |
1,147 |
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities |
943,981 |
(368,572 ) |
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Investing activities |
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Net (increase) decrease in short-term investments |
(23,701) |
19,032 |
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Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities |
274,247 |
25,328 |
|
Proceeds from maturities, calls and prepayments of available for sale securities |
331,648 |
516,193 |
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Purchases of available for sale securities |
(663,288) |
(82,242) |
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Net decrease in loans |
76,572 |
242,900 |
|
Net cash received from acquired institutions |
- |
61,970 |
|
Sale of residential real estate loans |
- |
423,777 |
|
Purchases of premises and equipment, net |
(15,441 ) |
(8,406 ) |
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Net cash (used) provided by investing activities |
(19,963 ) |
1,198,552 |
|
Financing activities |
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Net increase (decrease) in deposits |
376,935 |
(384,791) |
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Net decrease in short-term borrowings |
(1,419,968) |
(793,197) |
|
Proceeds from long-term debt |
- |
866,125 |
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
(2,007) |
(649,972) |
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Net cash paid for sales of branches, including deposits |
(40,761) |
- |
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
7,494 |
7,943 |
|
Purchase and retirement of common stock |
(46,933) |
(83,028) |
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Cash dividends paid |
(69,335 ) |
(67,797 ) |
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Net cash used by financing activities |
(1,194,575 ) |
(1,104,717 ) |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(270,557) |
(274,737) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
966,913 |
1,054,702 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
$696,356 |
$779,965 |
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Supplemental disclosures |
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Cash paid (received) for |
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Interest |
$182,738 |
$342,889 |
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Income taxes |
19,629 |
(827) |
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Unrealized gain on securities available for sale |
72,266 |
90,232 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Principles of Accounting
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The foregoing financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included.
The accounting policies followed by Union Planters Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, Union Planters or the Company) for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting except as noted below. The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Appendix C of Union Planters Corporation's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Shareholders' Meeting held April 18, 2002 (the Definitive Proxy Statement including the 2001 Annual Financial Disclosures are referred to as the Proxy and Annual Financial Disclosures). Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the 2002 financial reporting presentation.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which changes the required accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and supercedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 142 addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in a business combination) should be accounted for in the financial statements upon their acquisition. SFAS No. 142 changes the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets in the following significant respects:
In October 2001, the FASB issued interpretive guidance for SFAS No. 142 affirming that intangible assets acquired through the purchase of branches will continue to be amortized. This will result in the continued amortization of certain unidentified intangibles included in goodwill associated with branch purchases. During the first quarter of 2002, this amortization expense was $3.7 million. The FASB has undertaken a project to review this issue during 2002.
Union Planters adopted the Standard on January 1, 2002. For the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the net impact on the consolidated statement of earnings was an increase in net income of $8.2 million.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," which supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions," for the disposal of a business and amends Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements." Significant changes in accounting include:
The provisions of this Standard are required to be applied starting with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Union Planters adopted this Standard on January 1, 2002. The adoption had an immaterial impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Note 2. Acquisitions
In February 2001, Union Planters acquired Jefferson Savings Bancorp, Inc. (Jefferson Savings) of Ballwin, Missouri, the parent of Jefferson Heritage Bank, a federal savings bank. Jefferson Savings' total assets of $1.6 billion, total loans of $1.3 billion and total deposits of $877 million were acquired in exchange for approximately 4.4 million shares of Union Planters' common stock. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase.
Note 3. Investment Securities
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities are summarized as follows:
March 31, 2002 |
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Amortized |
Unrealized |
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Cost |
Gains |
Losses |
Fair Value |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Available for sale securities |
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U.S. Government obligations |
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U.S. Treasury |
$141,027 |
$985 |
$1,236 |
$140,776 |
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U.S. Government agencies |
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Collateralized mortgage obligations |
1,830,745 |
36,556 |
1,528 |
1,865,773 |
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Mortgage-backed |
431,046 |
8,105 |
1,198 |
437,953 |
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Other |
215,395 |
7,167 |
101 |
222,461 |
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Total U.S. Government obligations |
2,618,213 |
52,813 |
4,063 |
2,666,963 |
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Obligations of states and political subdivisions |
815,454 |
15,375 |
4,043 |
826,786 |
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Other stocks and securities |
1,322,881 |
19,128 |
6,944 |
1,335,065 |
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Total available for sale securities |
$4,756,548 |
$87,316 |
$15,050 |
$4,828,814 |
December 31, 2001 |
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Amortized |
Unrealized |
||||||
Cost |
Gains |
Losses |
Fair Value |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Available for sale securities |
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U.S. Government obligations |
|||||||
U.S. Treasury |
$78,414 |
$1,478 |
$156 |
$79,736 |
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U.S. Government agencies |
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Collateralized mortgage obligations |
1,699,771 |
34,352 |
1,480 |
1,732,643 |
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Mortgage-backed |
355,830 |
9,323 |
621 |
364,532 |
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Other |
324,361 |
9,421 |
95 |
333,687 |
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Total U.S. Government obligations |
2,458,376 |
54,574 |
2,352 |
2,510,598 |
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Obligations of states and political subdivisions |
1,084,757 |
24,065 |
4,049 |
1,104,773 |
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Other stocks and securities |
1,151,115 |
21,277 |
7,134 |
1,165,258 |
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Total available for sale securities |
$4,694,248 |
$99,916 |
$13,535 |
$4,780,629 |
Investment securities having a fair value of approximately $2.1 billion and $2.2 billion at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively, were pledged to secure public and trust funds on deposit, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances. Included in available for sale investment securities is $266.5 million and $269.9 million of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively, for which there is no readily determinable market value.
The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities:
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Realized gains |
$9,425 |
$37 |
Realized losses |
(189) |
(12) |
Note 4. Loans
Loans are summarized by type as follows:
March 31, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$5,082,746 |
$5,413,931 |
$5,145,917 |
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Foreign |
340,857 |
489,340 |
397,737 |
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Accounts receivable - factoring |
675,899 |
683,076 |
640,312 |
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Real estate - construction |
2,245,889 |
2,252,445 |
2,190,854 |
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Real estate - mortgage |
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Secured by 1-4 family residential |
5,031,731 |
6,320,706 |
5,166,097 |
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FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed |
131,885 |
303,177 |
133,751 |
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Non-farm, nonresidential properties |
4,896,649 |
4,456,004 |
4,821,293 |
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Multifamily (5 or more) residential |
841,370 |
767,756 |
846,259 |
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Secured by farmland |
467,118 |
417,598 |
462,676 |
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Home equity |
1,028,002 |
755,799 |
935,841 |
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Consumer |
2,225,097 |
2,652,596 |
2,338,560 |
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Direct lease financing |
99,913 |
107,240 |
104,705 |
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Total loans |
$23,067,156 |
$24,619,668 |
$23,184,002 |
Nonperforming loans are summarized as follows:
March 31, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Nonaccrual loans |
$271,925 |
$234,405 |
|
Restructured loans |
2,892 |
868 |
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Total nonperforming loans |
$274,817 |
$235,273 |
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FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed |
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loans on nonaccrual status |
$1,824 |
$1,872 |
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Note 5. Allowance for Losses on Loans
The changes in the allowance for losses on loans for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Beginning balance |
$341,930 |
$335,452 |
|
Provision for losses on loans |
44,991 |
25,300 |
|
Recoveries of loans previously charged off |
8,798 |
13,514 |
|
Loans charged off |
(44,267) |
(36,114) |
|
Increase due to acquisitions |
- |
5,753 |
|
Decrease due to sale of loans |
- |
(1,767 ) |
|
Balance, end of period |
$351,452 |
$342,138 |
Note 6. Borrowings
Short-Term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings include short-term FHLB advances, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings. Short-term FHLB advances are borrowings from the FHLB, which are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. Federal funds purchased arise from Union Planters' market activity with its correspondent banks and generally mature in one business day. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are collateralized by U.S. Government and agency securities.
Short-term borrowings are summarized as follows:
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Balances at period-end |
|||||
Short-term FHLB advances |
$- |
$1,500,000 |
$400,000 |
||
Federal funds purchased |
334,686 |
2,168,637 |
1,266,804 |
||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
1,319,610 |
1,630,697 |
1,408,134 |
||
Other short-term borrowings |
2,415 |
2,103 |
1,741 |
||
Total short-term borrowings |
$1,656,711 |
$5,301,437 |
$3,076,679 |
||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
|||||
Daily average balance |
$2,092,552 |
$3,843,865 |
$3,198,989 |
||
Weighted average interest rate |
1.48% |
5.35% |
2.54% |
||
Short-term FHLB advances |
|||||
Daily average balance |
$ - |
$ 2,117,778 |
$1,035,616 |
||
Weighted average interest rate |
-% |
5.94% |
4.93% |
Short- and Medium-Term Senior Notes
Union Planters has a $5.0 billion senior and subordinated bank note program to supplement it's funding sources. Under the program Union Planters Bank, National Association, a subsidiary of Union Planters Corporation, may from time to time issue senior bank notes having maturities ranging from 30 days to one year from their respective issue dates (Short-Term Senior Notes), senior bank notes having maturities of more than one year to 30 years from their respective dates of issue (Medium-Term Senior Notes) and subordinated bank notes with maturities from 5 years to 30 years from their respective dates of issue (Subordinated Notes). At March 31, 2002, and December 31, 2001, there were no notes outstanding under this program. At March 31, 2001, there was $60.0 million outstanding.
Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
Certain of Union Planters' banking and thrift subsidiaries had outstanding advances, with original maturity dates greater than one year, from the FHLB under Blanket Agreements for Advances and Security Agreements (the Agreements). The Agreements enable these subsidiaries to borrow funds from the FHLB to fund mortgage loan programs and to satisfy certain other funding needs. The value of the mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans pledged under the Agreements must be maintained at not less than 110% and 135%, respectively, of the advances outstanding. At March 31, 2002, Union Planters had an adequate amount of mortgage-backed securities and loans to satisfy the collateral requirements. A summary of the advances is as follows:
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Balance at period-end |
$1,460,856 |
$1,361,452 |
$1,461,190 |
||
Range of interest rates |
1.75% - 6.92% |
1.75% - 6.92% |
1.75% - 6.92% |
||
Range of maturities |
2002 - 2021 |
2001 - 2021 |
2002 - 2021 |
Other Long-Term Debt
Union Planters' other long-term debt is summarized as follows. Reference is made to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements in the Proxy and Annual Financial Disclosures for additional information regarding these borrowings.
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
8.20% Trust Preferred Securities |
$199,124 |
$199,089 |
$199,115 |
||
6.75% Subordinated Notes due 2005 |
99,788 |
99,729 |
99,773 |
||
6.25% Subordinated Notes due 2003 |
74,417 |
74,365 |
74,404 |
||
6.50% Putable/Callable Subordinated Notes due 2018 |
300,636 |
300,822 |
300,682 |
||
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2011 |
499,197 |
499,108 |
499,175 |
||
Variable-rate asset-backed certificates |
100,000 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
||
Other long-term debt |
687 |
3,101 |
2,360 |
||
Total other long-term debt |
$1,273,849 |
$1,276,214 |
$1,275,509 |
Note 7. Shareholders' Equity
Preferred Stock
Union Planters' outstanding preferred stock, all of which is convertible into shares of Union Planters' common stock, is summarized as follows:
March 31, |
December 31, |
||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|
Preferred stock, without par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized |
(Dollars in thousands) |
||
Series E, 8% Cumulative, Convertible |
|||
Preferred Stock (stated at liquidation value of $25 per shares plus unpaid dividends), 536,148 shares issued and outstanding (777,792 at March 31, 2001 and 644,037 at December 31, 2001) |
$13,404 |
$19,445 |
$16,101 |
Series F Preferred Stock |
|||
300,000 shares authorized, none issued |
- |
- |
|
Total preferred stock |
$13,404 |
$19,445 |
$16,101 |
Note 8. Other Noninterest Income and Expense
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|||
2002 |
2001 |
||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||
Other noninterest income |
|||
ATM transaction fees |
$8,012 |
$6,936 |
|
Strategic Outsourcing, Inc. net revenues |
5,454 |
6,046 |
|
Letters of credit fees |
1,953 |
1,741 |
|
Net gain (loss) on sales of branches/deposits and other assets |
1,599 |
(51) |
|
Earnings of equity method investments |
1,355 |
1,343 |
|
Other real estate revenue |
2,672 |
1,321 |
|
Other income |
12,813 |
12,507 |
|
Total other noninterest income |
$33,858 |
$29,843 |
|
Other noninterest expense |
|||
Communications |
$7,301 |
$8,385 |
|
Other contracted services |
8,690 |
8,781 |
|
Postage and carrier |
6,658 |
7,753 |
|
Advertising and promotion |
7,254 |
6,586 |
|
Stationery and supplies |
4,684 |
6,199 |
|
Merchant interchange fees |
337 |
6,545 |
|
Mortgage intangibles expense |
4,332 |
7,099 |
|
Other personnel services |
3,823 |
2,926 |
|
Legal fees |
3,068 |
2,425 |
|
Travel |
1,865 |
2,657 |
|
Federal Reserve fees |
1,713 |
2,027 |
|
Accounting and audit fees |
1,877 |
1,650 |
|
Other real estate expense |
1,011 |
1,444 |
|
Brokerage and clearing fees on trading activities |
1,473 |
2,098 |
|
Taxes other than income |
1,672 |
1,911 |
|
FDIC insurance |
1,033 |
1,109 |
|
Dues, subscriptions and contributions |
2,121 |
1,203 |
|
Insurance |
987 |
901 |
|
Credit related expense |
9,836 |
3,056 |
|
Miscellaneous charge-offs |
1,867 |
2,659 |
|
Other expense |
9,067 |
15,563 |
|
Total other noninterest expense |
$80,669 |
$92,977 |
Note 9. Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the first three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 was $56.4 million and $54.6 million, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of 30.94% and 33.92%, respectively. At March 31, 2002, Union Planters had a net deferred tax asset of $67.9 million compared to $67.4 million at December 31, 2001. Management believes that the deferred tax asset will be fully realized, and therefore, no valuation allowance has been provided.
Note 10. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic net earnings per share and diluted net earnings per share:
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|||
2002 |
2001 |
||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
|||
Basic |
|||
Net earnings |
$125,923 |
$106,367 |
|
Less preferred dividends |
234 |
386 |
|
Net earnings applicable to common shares |
$125,689 |
$105,981 |
|
Average common shares outstanding |
136,966,324 |
136,600,438 |
|
Net earnings per common share - basic |
$.92 |
$.78 |
|
Diluted |
|||
Net earnings |
$125,923 |
$106,367 |
|
Average common shares outstanding |
136,966,324 |
136,600,438 |
|
Stock option adjustment |
1,257,809 |
601,669 |
|
Preferred stock adjustment |
717,519 |
976,589 |
|
Average common shares outstanding |
138,941,652 |
138,178,696 |
|
Net earnings per common share - diluted |
$.91 |
$.77 |
Note 11. Mortgage Loan Servicing
Union Planters acted as servicing agent for residential mortgage loans totaling approximately $16.5 billion at March 31, 2002, compared to $16.2 billion at December 31, 2001. The loans serviced for others are not included in Union Planters' consolidated balance sheet. The following table presents a reconciliation of the changes in mortgage servicing rights for the three months ended March 31,:
2002 |
2001 |
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
||
Beginning balance |
$150,303 |
$123,940 |
Additions |
39,010 |
4,902 |
Amortization of servicing rights |
(9,569) |
(7,099) |
Provision for impairment |
5,237 |
(3,192 ) |
Ending balance |
$184,981 |
$118,551 |
Union Planters had a valuation allowance of $9.9 million associated with the mortgage servicing rights portfolio at March 31, 2002 compared to $15.1 million as of December 31, 2001. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights at March 31, 2002 was $203.9 million. Significant assumptions utilized in determining the fair value were as follows:
Dealer consensus prepayment speeds |
19.9% CPR |
Market discount rates |
9.7% |
Both of the significant assumptions above directly relate to and move in concert with mortgage interest rates. In the view of management, in order to understand the hypothetical effect on the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights as a result of unfavorable variations in the significant assumptions, it is necessary to measure the effect that would result from a decline in mortgage interest rates. At March 31, 2002, the reduction in the current fair value of mortgage servicing rights resulting from an immediate 50 and 100 basis point decline in mortgage interest rates would be approximately $44.7 million and $82.6 million, respectively.
Note 12. Intangible Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 142, most goodwill is no longer subject to amortization. The carrying value of goodwill not subject to amortization was $529.3 million at March 31, 2002 of which $50.7 million was in the "other operating units" line of business, with the remainder in the "banking" line of business. During the second quarter of 2002, Union Planters will finalize its evaluation of goodwill for impairment using the cash flow method; however, no impairment is expected. Had SFAS No. 142 been implemented prior to the first quarter of 2001, net income for the first quarter of 2001 would have increased $8.0 million to $114.4 million. Both basic and diluted earnings per share would have been $.83.
Union Planters' other intangible assets are core deposit intangibles acquired through bank acquisitions and are subject to amortization periods up to 15 years with no residual value. The gross amount of intangible assets at March 31, 2002 was $232.0 million, with accumulated amortization of $52.2 million. All other intangibles are in the "banking" line of business. The weighted average amortization period is 159.9 months. Amortization expense over the next five years on current other intangibles is expected to be:
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
2002 |
$ 16,131 |
2003 |
16,131 |
2004 |
15,132 |
2005 |
12,644 |
2006 |
12,423 |
Note 13. Lines of Business Reporting
Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 |
|||||||
Other |
|||||||
Operating |
Parent |
Consolidated |
|||||
Banking |
Units |
Company |
Total |
||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||||
Net interest income (loss) |
$288,185 |
$44,280 |
$(12,370) |
$320,095 |
|||
Provision for losses on loans |
(39,391) |
(5,600) |
- |
(44,991) |
|||
Noninterest income (1) |
95,732 |
79,494 |
147 |
175,373 |
|||
Noninterest expense |
(201,556 ) |
(64,568 ) |
(2,015 ) |
(268,139 ) |
|||
Earnings (loss) before taxes (1) |
$142,970 |
$53,606 |
$(14,238 ) |
$182,338 |
|||
Average assets |
$27,752,916 |
$4,493,389 |
$179,839 |
$32,426,144 |
|||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2001 |
|||||||
Other |
|||||||
Operating |
Parent |
Consolidated |
|||||
Banking |
Units |
Company |
Total |
||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||||
Net interest income (loss) |
$284,135 |
$31,274 |
$(4,383) |
$311,026 |
|||
Provision for losses on loans |
(22,657) |
(2,643) |
- |
(25,300) |
|||
Noninterest income (1) |
106,001 |
58,632 |
281 |
164,914 |
|||
Noninterest expense |
(234,679 ) |
(52,987 ) |
(2,006 ) |
(289,672 ) |
|||
Earnings (loss) before taxes (1) |
$132,800 |
$34,276 |
$(6,108) |
$160,968 |
|||
Average assets |
$32,470,331 |
$2,492,515 |
$140,977 |
$35,103,823 |
____________________
Note 14. Contingent Liabilities
Union Planters and/or its subsidiaries are parties to various legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and are parties to various pending civil actions, all of which are being defended vigorously. Certain proceedings previously outstanding have been subsequently settled within previously estimated amounts. Management is of the opinion, based upon present information, including evaluations by outside counsel, that neither Union Planters' financial position, results of operations nor liquidity will be materially affected by the ultimate resolution of pending or threatened legal proceedings.
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following provides a narrative discussion and analysis of significant changes in Union Planters' results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Appendix C of Union Planters Corporation's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Shareholders' Meeting held April 18, 2002 (the Definitive Proxy Statement including the 2001 Annual Financial Disclosures are referred to as the Proxy and Annual Financial Disclosures), the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes for the three months ended March 31, 2002 included in Part I hereof, and the supplemental financial data included in this discussion.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This discussion contains certain forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements are contained in certain sections that follow, such as Net Interest Income, Provision for Losses on Loans, Noninterest Income, Noninterest Expense, Loans and Interest-Rate Risk. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information, but rather are related to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments. The words "anticipate," "project," "expect," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. Examples of factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include the following: the timing and amount of interest-rate movements (which can have a significant impact on a financial institution); effects of changes in general economic conditions, as well as economic conditions in markets in which Union Planters conducts business; market and monetary fluctuations and uncertainties in the financial markets; inflation; competition within and outside the financial services industry; technology; risks inherent in originating loans, including prepayment risks, fluctuations in collateral values and changes in customer profiles; and loan loss experience, the rate of loan charge-offs and the level of the provision for losses on loans. Additionally, the policies of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), and insurance and securities regulatory agencies, unanticipated regulatory and judicial proceedings, unanticipated results from Internal Revenue Service examinations, changes in the laws, regulations and regulatory policies applicable to Union Planters and its subsidiaries, and Union Planters' success in executing its business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing, could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Union Planters assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time.
Selected Financial Highlights
The following table presents selected financial highlights for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2002 and 2001:
Three Months Ended |
|||||
March 31, |
Percentage |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
Change |
|||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
|||||
Net earnings |
$125,923 |
$106,367 |
18% |
||
Per share |
|||||
Basic |
.92 |
.78 |
18 |
||
Diluted |
.91 |
.77 |
18 |
||
Return on average assets |
1.57 |
% |
1.23 |
% |
|
Return on average common equity |
15.91 |
14.54 |
|||
Return on average tangible assets |
1.62 |
1.26 |
|||
Return on average tangible common equity |
22.34 |
21.55 |
|||
Net interest margin (FTE) |
4.53 |
% |
4.05 |
% |
|
Net interest spread (FTE) |
4.02 |
3.34 |
|||
Expense ratio |
1.07 |
1.10 |
|||
Efficiency ratio |
50.86 |
54.11 |
|||
Tier 1 capital |
$2,467,886 |
$2,255,613 |
9 |
||
Leverage ratio |
7.85 |
% |
6.61 |
% |
|
Book value per common share |
$23.53 |
$22.39 |
5 |
||
Dividends per common share |
.50 |
.50 |
- |
||
Common share prices |
|||||
High closing price |
48.58 |
39.12 |
|||
Low closing price |
43.99 |
34.70 |
|||
Closing price at quarter-end |
47.39 |
38.49 |
____________________
Net interest margin = Net interest income (FTE) as a percentage of average earning assets
Net interest spread = Difference in the FTE yield on average earning assets and the rate on average interest-bearing liabilities
Expense ratio = Operating net noninterest expense (noninterest expense minus noninterest income, excluding investment securities gains [losses], significant items and goodwill and other intangibles amortization) divided by average assets
Efficiency ratio = Operating noninterest expense (excluding significant expense items, goodwill and other intangibles amortization) divided by net interest income (FTE) plus noninterest income, excluding significant revenue items and investment securities gains (losses)
FTE = Fully taxable-equivalent basis
Operating Results - Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001
The following table presents a summary of Union Planters' operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 identifying significant items impacting the results for the periods shown:
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended |
|||
March 31, |
|||
2002 |
2001 |
||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
|||
Interest income |
$487,924 |
$648,417 |
|
Interest expense |
167,829 |
337,391 |
|
Net interest income |
320,095 |
311,026 |
|
Provision for losses on loans |
44,991 |
25,300 |
|
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans |
275,104 |
285,726 |
|
Noninterest income |
|||
Service charges on deposit accounts |
52,293 |
53,416 |
|
Mortgage banking revenue |
49,356 |
41,349 |
|
Merchant servicing income |
803 |
9,660 |
|
Factoring commissions and fees |
9,025 |
9,158 |
|
Trust service income |
7,237 |
7,084 |
|
Profits and commissions from trading activities |
1,314 |
2,718 |
|
Investments and insurance |
12,251 |
11,661 |
|
Other income |
32,259 |
29,843 |
|
Total noninterest income |
164,538 |
164,889 |
|
Noninterest expense |
|||
Salaries and employee benefits |
132,400 |
132,343 |
|
Net occupancy expense |
25,908 |
25,767 |
|
Equipment expense |
20,230 |
21,718 |
|
Goodwill |
3,652 |
11,966 |
|
Other intangibles amortization |
4,092 |
4,485 |
|
Other expense |
72,274 |
82,686 |
|
Total noninterest expense |
258,556 |
278,965 |
|
Earnings before significant items and income taxes |
181,086 |
171,650 |
|
Significant items |
|||
Gain on sale of branches |
1,599 |
- |
|
UPExcel project expenses |
(3,849) |
- |
|
Loss on sale of fixed assets |
(1,402) |
(416) |
|
Amortization/impairment of mortgage servicing rights |
(4,332) |
(10,291) |
|
Investment securities gains |
9,236 |
25 |
|
Earnings before income taxes |
182,338 |
160,968 |
|
Income taxes |
56,415 |
54,601 |
|
Net earnings |
$125,923 |
$106,367 |
|
Per common share data |
|||
Diluted earnings |
$.91 |
$.77 |
The table that follows presents the contributions to diluted earnings per common share. A discussion of the operating results follows this table.
Union Planters Corporation
Contributions to Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Three Months Ended |
EPS |
||||
March 31, |
Increase |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
(Decrease) |
|||
Net interest income-FTE |
$2.36 |
$2.31 |
$.05 |
||
Provision for losses on loans |
(.32 ) |
(.18 ) |
(.14 ) |
||
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans-FTE |
2.04 |
2.13 |
(.09 ) |
||
Noninterest income |
|||||
Service charges on deposit accounts |
.38 |
.39 |
(.01) |
||
Mortgage banking revenue |
.36 |
.31 |
.05 |
||
Merchant servicing income |
.01 |
.07 |
(.06) |
||
Factoring fees and commissions |
.06 |
.05 |
.01 |
||
Trust service income |
.05 |
.05 |
- |
||
Profits and commissions from trading activities |
.01 |
.02 |
(.01) |
||
Investment securities gains |
.07 |
- |
.07 |
||
Investments and insurance |
.09 |
.08 |
.01 |
||
Other income |
.25 |
.22 |
.03 |
||
Total noninterest income |
1.28 |
1.19 |
.09 |
||
Noninterest expense |
|||||
Salaries and employee benefits |
.96 |
.96 |
- |
||
Net occupancy expense |
.19 |
.18 |
(.01) |
||
Equipment expense |
.15 |
.16 |
.01 |
||
Goodwill |
.03 |
.09 |
.06 |
||
Other intangibles amortization |
.03 |
.03 |
- |
||
Other expense |
.58 |
.67 |
.09 |
||
Total noninterest expense |
1.94 |
2.09 |
.15 |
||
Earnings before income taxes-FTE |
1.38 |
1.23 |
.15 |
||
Income taxes-FTE |
.47 |
.46 |
(.01 ) |
||
Net earnings |
.91 |
.77 |
.14 |
||
Less preferred stock dividends |
- |
- |
- |
||
Diluted earnings per common share |
$.91 |
$.77 |
$.14 |
||
Change in net earnings applicable to diluted earnings |
|||||
per share using previous year average shares outstanding |
$.14 |
||||
Change in average shares outstanding |
- |
||||
Change in net earnings |
$.14 |
||||
Average diluted shares (in thousands) |
138,942 |
138,179 |
____________________
FTE = Fully taxable-equivalent basis
FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS OVERVIEW
For the first quarter of 2002, Union Planters reported net earnings of $125.9 million, or $.91 per diluted common share. This compared to net earnings for the same period in 2001 of $106.4 million, or $.77 per diluted common share. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2002 resulted in annualized returns on average assets, average common equity and average tangible common equity of 1.57%, 15.91% and 22.34%, respectively, which compares to 1.23%, 14.54% and 21.55%, respectively, for the same period in 2001.
EARNINGS ANALYSIS
Net Interest Income
Taxable-equivalent net interest income for the first quarter of 2002 was $328.3 million, an increase of $8.0 million from $320.3 million for the first quarter of 2001. The net interest margin (taxable-equivalent net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets) for the first quarter of 2002 was 4.53%, which compares to 4.05% for the first quarter of 2001. The net interest spread was 4.02% for the first quarter of 2002, an increase from 3.34% for the first quarter of 2001.
Focused management initiatives and a favorable interest rate environment drove the increase in net interest income in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period in 2001. The key business drivers supporting growth in net interest income and improved net interest margin included:
This improvement was accomplished while reducing the level of earnings at risk to changes in market interest rates from 7.6% of net income at March 31, 2001 to less than 1.0% of net income at March 31, 2002.
Reference is made to Union Planters' average balance sheet and analysis of volume and rate changes, which follows this discussion, for additional information regarding the changes in net interest income.
Interest Income
The following table presents a breakdown of average earning assets:
Three Months Ended |
||||
March 31, |
December 31, |
|||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
||
(Dollars in billions) |
||||
Average earning assets |
$29.4 |
$32.1 |
$30.2 |
|
Comprised of: |
||||
Loans |
83% |
78% |
83% |
|
Investment securities |
15 |
21 |
16 |
|
Other earning assets |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
____________________ |
||||
Fully taxable-equivalent yield on average earning assets |
6.85% |
8.31% |
7.08% |
Taxable-equivalent interest income decreased $161.6 million for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period in 2001. A decrease in the average yield on earning assets from 8.31% to 6.85% accounted for $111.7 million of the decline. Average earning assets, primarily loans, decreased 8.47%, which accounted for $49.9 million of the decrease in interest income.
The decline in average yield is related to the lower interest rate environment, which impacted both interest income and interest expense.
Interest Expense
The following table presents a breakdown of average interest-bearing liabilities:
Three Months Ended |
||||
March 31, |
December 31, |
|||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
||
(Dollars in billions) |
||||
Average interest-bearing liabilities |
$24.1 |
$27.5 |
$24.8 |
|
Comprised of: |
||||
Deposits |
80% |
70% |
74% |
|
Short-term borrowings |
9 |
22 |
16 |
|
FHLB advances and long-term debt |
11 |
8 |
10 |
|
____________________ |
||||
Rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities |
2.83% |
4.97% |
4.19% |
Interest expense decreased $169.6 million in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same quarter last year. The decrease was driven by a decrease in average rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities from 4.97% to 2.83%, which accounted for $130.2 million of the decrease. Additionally, a 12.6% decrease in the average interest-bearing liabilities accounted for $39.4 million of the decrease.
The decrease in average interest-bearing liabilities for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period in 2001 was attributable to decreases in short-term borrowings as a result of the aforementioned sale of certain loans and investment securities and increase in deposit balances.
Reference is made to the Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management section for a discussion on interest rate risk management activities.
Provision for Losses on Loans
The provision for losses on loans for the first quarter of 2002 was $45.0 million, or .75% of average loans on an annualized basis. This compares to $25.3 million, or .41% of average loans, for the first quarter of 2001. The higher provision for losses on loans in the first quarter of 2002 is attributable to current economic conditions and the resulting increase in nonperforming loans. Reference is made to the "Allowance for Losses on Loans" and "Nonperforming Loans" discussions for additional information regarding loan charge-offs and other items impacting the provision for losses on loans.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2002 was $175.4 million, an increase of $10.5 million, or 6.3%, from the first quarter of 2001. Growth of noninterest income continues to be one of management's priorities and is attributable to successful efforts in several areas. Noninterest income as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 34.0% in the first quarter of 2002, compared to 34.7% for the same quarter last year. The major components of noninterest income are presented in Note 8 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Changes in the component of noninterest income include:
Service charges on deposit accounts. These fees decreased 2.1% to $52.3 million for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period in 2001 due to a decrease in transaction volume.
Mortgage banking revenues. These revenues increased $8.0 million in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period in 2001 due to increased loan origination volume and related fees from mortgage origination and servicing activites.
Merchant servicing income. These revenues were primarily fees earned for the conversion of payments received by merchants into cash, from customers using credit cards, debit cards, purchase cards and private label cards. In the fourth quarter of 2001, Union Planters sold the majority of this nonstrategic business and entered into a long-term marketing agreement with the buyer. Consequently, revenue for the first quarter of 2002 was $.8 million compared to $9.6 million for the first quarter of 2001.
Factoring commissions and fees. Capital Factors, a subsidiary of Union Planters, purchases accounts receivable from clients and earns commissions and other fees in return for services rendered to those clients including credit protection, collection and management information services. Commissions and fees earned were $9.0 million for the first quarter 2002 compared to $9.2 million for the same period last year.
Investment securities gains. These gains increased to $9.2 million in the first quarter of 2002 compared to $25,000 in the first quarter of 2001 as a result of the sale of small denomination municipal and other securities. These sales were part of the Company's continued efforts to reposition the balance sheet.
Other noninterest income.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2002 was $268.1 million compared to $289.7 million for the first quarter of 2001. The major components of noninterest expense are presented on the consolidated statement of earnings and in Note 8 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. This reduction was achieved through the implementation of the following strategic initiatives:
Noninterest expenses included in the results of the first quarter of 2002, which management considers significant, are expenses associated with UPExcel initiatives (discussed below) of $3.8 million, $4.3 million in amortization and impairment of mortgage servicing rights and $1.4 million in other items. Significant noninterest expenses included in the results of the first quarter of 2001 are $10.3 million in amortization and impairment of mortgage servicing rights and $.4 million in other items.
Changes in the components of noninterest expense include:
Salaries and employee benefits. These expenses represent the largest category of noninterest expenses and were $132.8 million for the first quarter of 2002, a slight increase from $132.3 million for the first quarter of 2001. At March 31, 2002, Union Planters had 11,608 full-time equivalent employees, compared to 12,608 at March 31, 2001.
Occupancy and equipment expense. Net occupancy and equipment expense was $47.0 million for the first quarter of 2002 compared to $47.9 million for the first quarter of 2001.
Goodwill and other intangibles amortization. These expenses decreased $8.7 million from the first quarter of 2001, $8.2 million of which was due to the adoption of SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which discontinued the amortization of goodwill for most acquisitions.
Mortgage servicing rights amortization and impairment. This expense decreased $6.0 million for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period in 2001, primarily due to a more stable interest rate environment, which resulted in a decrease in prepayment speeds.
Other miscellaneous expenses. Credit related expense, which represents expenses related to loan origination, increased $6.8 million for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the first quarter of 2001 due to increased mortgage loan production.
UPExcel project expense. Expenses related to this initiative, which is a comprehensive "grass roots" self-improvement project that is designed to enhance client service, identify opportunities for new revenue generation and expense savings and result in more efficient and more profitable operations, were $3.8 million for the first quarter 2002. There were no related expenses in the first quarter of 2001.
Income taxes. The Company initiated certain transactions that resulted in an effective tax rate of 30.94% during the first quarter of 2002 compared to 33.92% in the first quarter of 2001. These transactions are designed to enhance the Company's ability to raise Tier I capital and also have the added benefit of reducing both Federal and state tax expense.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND INTEREST RATES
2002 |
2001 |
|||||||
Average Balance |
Interest Income/ Expense |
FTE Yield/ Rate |
Average Balance |
Interest Income/ Expense |
FTE Yield/ Rate |
|||
Assets |
||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions |
$ 60,188 |
$ 576 |
3.88 |
% |
$ 33,320 |
$ 487 |
5.93 |
% |
Federal funds sold and securities |
|
|
||||||
purchased under agreements to resell |
163,739 |
698 |
1.73 |
34,799 |
519 |
6.05 |
||
Trading account assets |
229,104 |
2,278 |
4.03 |
206,574 |
4,237 |
8.32 |
||
Investment securities (1), (2) |
||||||||
Taxable securities |
3,536,217 |
55,041 |
6.31 |
5,450,605 |
88,685 |
6.60 |
||
Tax-exempt securities |
1,013,687 |
20,065 |
8.03 |
1,183,380 |
22,958 |
7.87 |
||
Total investment securities |
4,549,904 |
75,106 |
6.69 |
6,633,985 |
111,643 |
6.83 |
||
Loans, net of unearned income (1), (3), (4) |
24,383,332 |
417,469 |
6.94 |
25,195,199 |
540,797 |
8.70 |
||
Total earning assets (1), (2), (3), (4) |
29,386,267 |
496,127 |
6.85 |
32,103,877 |
657,683 |
8.31 |
||
Cash and due from banks |
879,383 |
793,520 |
||||||
Premises and equipment |
556,288 |
602,916 |
||||||
Allowance for losses on loans |
(341,518) |
(338,675) |
||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles |
922,980 |
962,693 |
||||||
Other assets |
1,022,744 |
979,492 |
||||||
Total assets |
$32,426,144 |
$35,103,823 |
||||||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity |
||||||||
Money market accounts |
$ 5,790,702 |
26,334 |
1.84 |
% |
$ 3,945,402 |
42,477 |
4.37 |
% |
Interest-bearing checking |
3,338,516 |
9,111 |
1.11 |
3,149,582 |
11,433 |
1.47 |
||
Savings deposits |
1,348,342 |
3,886 |
1.17 |
1,350,986 |
4,877 |
1.46 |
||
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over |
1,633,504 |
15,055 |
3.74 |
2,263,341 |
34,783 |
6.23 |
||
Other time deposits |
7,086,986 |
67,264 |
3.85 |
8,514,807 |
123,531 |
5.88 |
||
Short-term borrowings |
||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under |
||||||||
agreements to repurchase |
2,092,552 |
7,642 |
1.48 |
3,843,865 |
50,730 |
5.35 |
||
Other |
60,122 |
261 |
1.76 |
2,121,701 |
31,134 |
5.95 |
||
Long-term debt |
||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
1,461,060 |
15,422 |
4.28 |
1,336,153 |
19,595 |
5.95 |
||
Subordinated capital notes |
974,037 |
17,556 |
7.31 |
657,925 |
11,234 |
6.92 |
||
Medium-term senior notes |
- |
- |
60,000 |
1,025 |
6.93 |
|||
Trust Preferred Securities |
199,120 |
4,128 |
8.41 |
199,084 |
4,128 |
8.41 |
||
Other |
101,210 |
1,171 |
4.69 |
103,212 |
2,444 |
9.60 |
||
Total interest-bearing liabilities |
24,086,151 |
167,830 |
2.83 |
27,546,058 |
337,391 |
4.97 |
||
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits |
4,417,321 |
- |
3,890,023 |
- |
||||
Total sources of funds |
28,503,472 |
167,830 |
|
31,436,081 |
337,391 |
|
||
Other liabilities |
703,860 |
691,137 |
||||||
Shareholders' equity |
||||||||
Preferred stock |
14,351 |
19,532 |
||||||
Common equity |
3,204,461 |
2,957,073 |
||||||
Total shareholders' equity |
3,218,812 |
2,976,605 |
||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$32,426,144 |
$35,103,823 |
||||||
Net interest income (1) |
$328,297 |
$320,292 |
||||||
Net interest rate spread (1) |
4.02 |
% |
3.34 |
% |
||||
Net interest margin (1) |
4.53 |
% |
4.05 |
% |
||||
Taxable-equivalent adjustments |
||||||||
Loans |
$1,284 |
$1,670 |
||||||
Investment securities |
6,920 |
7,596 |
||||||
Total |
$8,204 |
$9,266 |
______________________
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES
Three months ended March 31, 2001 vs. 2002 |
|||
Increase (Decrease) |
|||
Due to Change in: (1) |
Total |
||
Average |
Average |
Increase |
|
Volume |
Rate |
(Decrease) |
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||
Interest income |
|||
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions |
$299 |
$(209) |
$90 |
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell |
773 |
(593) |
180 |
Trading account assets |
420 |
(2,379) |
(1,959) |
Investment securities (FTE) |
(34,440) |
(2,096) |
(36,536) |
Loans, net of unearned income (FTE) |
(16,942) |
(106,386 ) |
(123,328 ) |
Total interest income (FTE) |
(49,890 ) |
(111,663 ) |
(161,553 ) |
|
|||
Interest expense |
|||
Money market accounts |
14,733 |
(30,876) |
(16,143) |
Interest-bearing checking |
653 |
(2,975) |
(2,322) |
Savings deposits |
(10) |
(981) |
(991) |
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over |
(8,090) |
(11,638) |
(19,728) |
Other time deposits |
(18,375) |
(37,892) |
(56,267) |
Short-term borrowings |
(34,465) |
(39,496) |
(73,961) |
Long-term debt |
6,178 |
(6,327 ) |
(149 ) |
Total interest expense |
(39,376 ) |
(130,185 ) |
(169,561 ) |
Change in net interest income (FTE) |
$ (10,514 ) |
$18,522 |
$8,008 |
Percentage decrease in net interest income (FTE) over prior period |
2.50% |
FTE = Fully taxable-equivalent basis
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Union Planters' total assets were $32.1 billion at March 31, 2002, compared to $35.4 billion at March 31, 2001 and $33.2 billion at December 31, 2001. Average assets were $32.4 billion for the first quarter of 2002 compared to $35.1 billion for the first quarter of 2001. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in average earning assets, which were $29.4 billion at March 31, 2002 compared to $30.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2001 and $32.1 billion for the first quarter or 2001.
Investment Securities
Union Planters' investment securities portfolio of $4.8 billion at March 31, 2002 consisted entirely of available for sale securities, which are carried on the balance sheet at fair value. This compares to investment securities of $6.5 billion and $4.8 billion at March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2001, respectively. The decrease in investment securities is consistent with management's strategy of reducing the proportion of investment securities to total earning assets.
At March 31, 2002, these securities had net unrealized gains of $72.3 million (before income taxes). This compares to net unrealized gains of $90.2 million and $86.4 million, respectively, at March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2001. Reference is made to Note 3 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which provides the composition of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001.
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency obligations represented approximately 55.2% of the investment securities portfolio at March 31, 2002, (47.7% of which were Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) and mortgage-backed securities issues). Union Planters has some credit risk in the investment portfolio; however, management does not consider that risk to be significant and does not believe that cash flows will be significantly impacted. Reference is made to the "Net Interest Income" and "Asset/Liability and Market Risk Management" discussions for information regarding the market-risk in the investment securities portfolio.
The limited credit risk in the investment securities portfolio at March 31, 2002 consisted of 21.5% investment grade CMOs, 17.1% municipal obligations and 6.1% other stocks and securities (primarily Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock).
Loans
Loans, net of unearned income, at March 31, 2002 were $23.0 billion compared to $24.6 billion and $23.2 billion at March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2001, respectively. Average loans for the first quarter of 2002 were $24.4 billion compared to $25.2 billion for the first quarter of 2001 and $25.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2001. Note 4 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements presents the composition of the loan portfolio.
Average loans, excluding FHA/VA loans, were $24.2 billion for the first quarter of 2002, compared to $24.9 billion for the same quarter in 2001 and compared to $24.8 billion for the fourth quarter of 2001. The sale and securitization of loans, sales of branches and the targeted runoff of low return loan products during 2001 impacted average loans for the first quarter of 2002. Excluding the impact of these items, average loans increased 4.0% during the first quarter of 2001 compared to the same quarter last year. The increase was driven by 12.6% growth in other mortgage loans and 7.4% growth in residential real estate loans.
Allowance for Losses on Loans
Union Planters maintains the allowance for losses on loans (the allowance) at a level deemed sufficient to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is reviewed quarterly to assess the risk in the portfolio. This methodology includes assigning loss factors to loans with similar characteristics for which estimates of inherent probable loss can be assessed. The loss factors are based on historical experience as adjusted for current business and economic conditions and are applied to the respective portfolios to assist in determination of the overall adequacy of the allowance.
A periodic review of selected loans (based on loan size) is conducted to identify loans with heightened risk or inherent losses. The primary responsibility for this review rests with management who has been assigned accountability for the credit relationship. This review is supplemented with periodic reviews by Union Planters' credit review function and regulatory agencies. These reviews provide information which assists in the timely identification of problems or potential problems and provides a basis for deciding whether the credit represents a probable loss or risk which should be recognized.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the allowance at the dates indicated and certain key ratios for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 and for the year ended December 31, 2001:
Three Months Ended |
Year Ended |
||||
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Balance at the beginning of period |
$ 341,930 |
$335,452 |
$335,452 |
||
Loans charged off |
|||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
17,867 |
10,746 |
72,294 |
||
Foreign |
- |
22 |
819 |
||
Accounts receivable - factoring |
- |
3,704 |
- |
||
Real estate - construction |
1,614 |
879 |
2,667 |
||
Real estate - mortgage |
|||||
Secured by 1-4 family residential |
8,980 |
4,255 |
51,422 |
||
Non-farm, nonresidential properties |
2,335 |
2,415 |
9,034 |
||
Multifamily |
57 |
33 |
471 |
||
Secured by farmland |
94 |
198 |
968 |
||
Home equity |
771 |
347 |
1,472 |
||
Consumer |
12,548 |
13,451 |
52,449 |
||
Credit cards and related plans |
- |
- |
363 |
||
Direct lease financing |
1 |
64 |
586 |
||
Total charge-offs |
44,267 |
36,114 |
192,545 |
||
Recoveries on loans previously charged off |
|||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
2,145 |
3,105 |
18,230 |
||
Foreign |
116 |
430 |
531 |
||
Accounts receivable - factoring |
- |
892 |
- |
||
Real estate - construction |
146 |
317 |
721 |
||
Real estate - mortgage |
|||||
Secured by 1-4 family residential |
520 |
680 |
19,287 |
||
Non-farm, nonresidential properties |
295 |
1,571 |
2,652 |
||
Multifamily |
10 |
23 |
91 |
||
Secured by farmland |
50 |
61 |
258 |
||
Home equity |
79 |
50 |
326 |
||
Consumer |
5,433 |
6,385 |
22,403 |
||
Credit cards and related plans |
- |
- |
254 |
||
Direct lease financing |
4 |
- |
109 |
||
Total recoveries |
8,798 |
13,514 |
64,862 |
||
Net charge-offs |
(35,469) |
(22,600) |
(127,683) |
||
Provision charged to expense |
44,991 |
25,300 |
131,963 |
||
Decrease due to loan sales |
- |
(1,767) |
(3,555) |
||
Increase due to acquisitions |
- |
5,753 |
5,753 |
||
Balance at end of period |
$351,452 |
$342,138 |
$341,930 |
||
Total loans, net of unearned income, at end of period |
$23,046,356 |
$24,597,971 |
$23,163,040 |
||
Less: FHA/VA government insured/guaranteed loans |
131,885 |
303,177 |
133,751 |
||
Loans used to calculate ratios |
$22,914,471 |
$24,294,794 |
$23,029,289 |
||
Average total loans, net of unearned income, during period |
$24,383,332 |
$25,195,199 |
$25,361,201 |
||
Less: Average FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed loans |
137,066 |
290,423 |
252,924 |
||
Average loans used to calculate ratios |
$24,246,266 |
$24,904,776 |
$25,108,277 |
||
Ratios (1): |
|||||
Allowance at end of period/loans, net of unearned income |
1.53% |
1.41% |
1.48% |
||
Net charge-offs/average loans, net of unearned income (2) |
.59 |
.37 |
.51 |
||
Provision/average loans, net of unearned income (2) |
.75 |
.41 |
.53 |
____________________
(1)Ratio calculations exclude FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed loans (FHA/VA loans), since they represent minimal credit risk.
(2)Annualized amounts for March 31, 2002 and 2001.
The allowance at March 31, 2002 was $351.5 million, an increase of $9.6 million from December 31, 2001. The allowance at March 31, 2001 was $342.1 million. The increase in the allowance from December 31, 2001 related to the provision for losses on loans exceeding net charge-offs in the first quarter. Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were .59% for the first quarter of 2002, an increase over the first quarter of 2001 and up slightly from the level for the year of 2001. Moderate increases in nonperforming assets are anticipated over the next several quarters until economic conditions improve, while net charge-offs are expected to remain in line with the first quarter of 2002. UPC's loan portfolio is diversified and well secured, and management expects losses to remain at their current manageable level. This is a forward-looking statement and actual results could differ because of several factors, including those identified in this discussion and in the discussion of Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information.
Nonperforming Assets
Nonaccrual, Restructured, and Past Due Loans and Foreclosed Properties
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Nonaccrual loans |
$271,925 |
$174,027 |
$234,405 |
||
Restructured loans |
2,892 |
1,401 |
868 |
||
Total nonperforming loans |
274,817 |
175,428 |
235,273 |
||
Foreclosed properties |
|||||
Other real estate owned, net |
60,502 |
54,819 |
65,661 |
||
Other foreclosed property |
898 |
2,016 |
1,128 |
||
Total foreclosed properties |
61,400 |
56,835 |
66,789 |
||
Total nonperforming assets |
$336,217 |
$232,263 |
$302,062 |
||
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, other than FHA/VA |
$187,630 |
$109,705 |
$173,092 |
||
FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed loans |
|||||
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest |
$38,941 |
$129,776 |
$47,612 |
||
Nonaccrual loans |
1,824 |
3,216 |
1,872 |
||
Ratios (1): |
|||||
Nonperforming loans/loans, net of unearned income |
1.20% |
.72% |
1.01% |
||
Nonperforming assets/loans, net of unearned income plus foreclosed properties |
1.46 |
.95 |
|
1.30 |
|
Allowance for losses on loans/nonperforming loans |
128 |
195 |
145 |
||
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest/loans, net of unearned income |
.82 |
.45 |
.74 |
____________________
(1)FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed loans are excluded from loans in the ratio calculations.
The breakdown of nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, both excluding FHA/VA loans, is as follows:
Nonaccrual Loans (1) |
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More (1) |
||||||||||
March 31, |
December 31, |
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
||||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||||||||
Loan Type |
|||||||||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$109,779 |
$66,031 |
$81,881 |
$25,570 |
$13,296 |
$21,552 |
|||||
Foreign |
30 |
960 |
30 |
- |
30 |
- |
|||||
Real estate - construction |
30,922 |
10,891 |
21,046 |
2,314 |
3,407 |
7,981 |
|||||
Real estate - mortgage |
|||||||||||
Secured by 1-4 family residential |
45,362 |
49,747 |
45,710 |
130,606 |
73,411 |
120,584 |
|||||
Non-farm, nonresidential properties |
57,270 |
34,993 |
59,752 |
16,831 |
8,737 |
9,508 |
|||||
Multifamily (5 or more) residential |
17,437 |
2,662 |
18,008 |
4,314 |
1,398 |
3,459 |
|||||
Secured by farmland |
4,141 |
3,657 |
4,264 |
640 |
2,355 |
556 |
|||||
Home equity |
3,871 |
3,265 |
1,659 |
1,799 |
867 |
3,644 |
|||||
Consumer |
3,080 |
1,806 |
2,030 |
4,889 |
4,898 |
5,682 |
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Direct lease financing |
33 |
15 |
25 |
667 |
1,306 |
126 |
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Total |
$271,925 |
$174,027 |
$234,405 |
$187,630 |
$109,705 |
$173,092 |
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(1)See the preceding table for the amount of FHA/VA government-insured guaranteed/loans on nonaccrual and past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest.
Loans Other than FHA/VA Loans. As shown in the table above, nonperforming assets increased $34.2 million over year-end and $104.0 million over March 31, 2001. A general increase in all categories of nonperforming assets was experienced during the first quarter. The largest increase related to commercial, financial and agricultural loans. This trend is expected to continue in the second quarter unless economic conditions improve. Management believes the risk of losses in nonperforming assets will be mitigated by the diversity of the loan portfolio and the conservative underwriting practices across the banking franchise. These are forward-looking statements and actual results could differ because of several factors, including those mentioned in the Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information at the beginning of this discussion.
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest totaled $187.6 million, or .82% of loans, at March 31, 2002 compared to $173.1 million, or .74% and $109.7 million, or .45% of loans, at December 31, 2001 and March 31, 2001, respectively. The preceding table details the composition of these loans. As discussed above, the increase in these loans related primarily to current economic conditions.
FHA/VA Loans. FHA/VA government-insured/guaranteed loans do not, in management's opinion, have traditional credit risk inherent in the balance of the loan portfolio, and risk of principal loss is considered minimal. FHA/VA loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest totaled $38.9 million at March 31, 2002 which compares to $47.6 million and $129.8 million at December 31, 2001 and March 31, 2001, respectively. The decrease in past due loans relates to a decline in the overall volume of these loans. At March 31, 2002, December 31, 2001 and March 31, 2001, $1.8 million, $1.9 million and $3.2 million, respectively, of these loans were placed on nonaccrual status by management because the contractual payment of interest by FHA/VA had stopped due to missed filing dates. No loss of principal is expected from these loans.
FHA/VA Foreclosure Claims
Provisions for losses related to FHA/VA claims are provided through noninterest expense as provisions for losses on FHA/VA foreclosure claims and the corresponding liability is carried in other liabilities. At March 31, 2002, the Company had a reserve for FHA/VA claims losses of $3.0 million, compared to $3.7 million and $8.1 million at December 31, 2001 and March 31, 2001, respectively.
Potential Problem Assets
Potential problem assets consist of assets which are generally secured and are not currently considered nonperforming. They include those assets where reliable information about possible credit problems has raised serious doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present repayment terms. Historically, such assets have been loans, which have ultimately become nonperforming. At March 31, 2002, Union Planters had potential problem assets of $70.0 million, composed of 22 loans, the largest being $10.9 million. This compares to $75.3 million, or 16 loans, at December 31, 2001 and $66.7 million, or 15 loans, at March 31, 2001.
Deposits
Union Planters' core deposit base is its most important and stable funding source and consists of deposits from the communities served by Union Planters. A summary of deposits is as follows:
Average Deposits |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Noninterest-bearing demand |
$4,417,321 |
$3,890,023 |
$4,419,837 |
||
Money market |
5,790,702 |
3,945,402 |
5,428,655 |
||
Interest-bearing checking |
3,338,516 |
3,149,582 |
3,174,369 |
||
Savings |
1,348,342 |
1,350,986 |
1,312,520 |
||
Other time |
7,086,986 |
8,514,807 |
7,386,622 |
||
Total average core deposits |
21,981,867 |
20,850,800 |
21,722,003 |
||
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over |
1,633,504 |
2,263,341 |
1,705,737 |
||
Total average deposits |
$23,615,371 |
$23,114,141 |
$23,427,740 |
Average deposits were $23.6 billion for the first quarter of 2002, compared to $23.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2001 and $23.1 billion for the first quarter of 2001. The average for the first quarter of 2002 was affected by sales of branches during 2001 with $1 billion in deposits. The upward trend in deposit levels is due primarily to growth of core deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, interest bearing checking and money market accounts. Core deposit growth was driven by management focus on improving the competitiveness of the product offering and the recent trends in investor preference for the safety of bank deposits over other investment alternatives. Management is continuing to monitor deposit pricing in all the markets it serves to ensure competitive levels.
Shareholders' Equity
Union Planters' total shareholders' equity increased by $9.1 million from December 31, 2001 to $3.2 billion at March 31, 2002. The major items affecting shareholders' equity are as follows:
On February 17, 2000, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase from time to time of up to an additional 7.1 million shares. As of March 31, 2002, 1.6 million shares had been purchased under this plan. In the first quarter of 2001, management announced the intent to purchase shares up to the number of shares issued in the Jefferson Heritage acquisition. As of March 31, 2002, 3.3 million of the 4.4 million shares issued in the acquisition have been purchased.
Capital Adequacy
The following table presents capital adequacy information for Union Planters:
March 31, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
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Capital Adequacy Data |
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Total shareholders' equity/total assets (at period-end) |
10.08% |
8.72% |
9.71% |
||
Average shareholders' equity/average total assets |
9.93 |
8.48 |
9.06 |
||
Tier 1 capital/unweighted average assets (leverage ratio) (1) |
7.85 |
6.61 |
7.56 |
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The following table presents Union Planters' risk-based capital and capital adequacy ratios. Union Planters' regulatory capital ratios qualify Union Planters for the "well-capitalized" regulatory classification.
Union Planters Corporation
Risk-Based Capital
March 31, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
Tier 1 capital |
|||||
Shareholders' equity |
$3,232,817 |
$3,088,107 |
$3,223,741 |
||
Trust Preferred Securities and minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries |
199,124 |
203,777 |
199,115 |
||
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles |
(917,922) |
(978,636) |
(926,012) |
||
Disallowed deferred tax asset |
(324) |
(476) |
(347) |
||
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities |
(45,809) |
(56,881) |
(54,564) |
||
Other |
- |
(278 ) |
(2,286 ) |
||
Total Tier 1 capital |
2,467,886 |
2,255,613 |
2,439,647 |
||
Tier 2 capital |
|||||
Allowance for losses on loans |
312,618 |
329,851 |
312,757 |
||
Qualifying long-term debt |
874,588 |
909,459 |
874,603 |
||
Other adjustments |
799 |
- |
727 |
||
Total capital before deductions |
3,655,891 |
3,494,923 |
3,630,020 |
||
Less investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries |
(10,749 ) |
(9,786 ) |
(10,679 ) |
||
Total capital |
$3,645,142 |
$3,485,137 |
$3,627,734 |
||
Risk-weighted assets |
$24,970,639 |
$26,375,798 |
$25,020,556 |
||
Ratios as a percent of end of period risk-weighted assets |
|||||
Tier 1 capital |
9.88% |
8.55% |
9.75% |
||
Total capital |
14.60 |
13.21 |
14.46 |
Union Planters Bank, National Association
Risk-Based Capital
March 31, |
December 31, |
||||
2002 |
2001 |
2001 |
|||
(Dollars in millions) |
|||||
Tier 1 capital |
$2,325 |
$2,057 |
$2,259 |
||
Total capital |
2,920 |
2,664 |
2,854 |
||
Risk-weighted assets |
24,417 |
25,241 |
24,406 |
||
Ratios |
|||||
Leverage |
7.61% |
6.25% |
7.24% |
||
Tier 1 risk-based capital |
9.52 |
8.15 |
9.26 |
||
Total risk-based capital |
11.96 |
10.55 |
|
11.70 |
Liquidity
Union Planters requires liquidity sufficient to meet cash requirements for deposit withdrawals, to make new loans and satisfy loan commitments, to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities and to repay borrowings at maturity. Deposits, available for sale securities and money market investments are Union Planters' primary sources of liquidity. Liquidity is also achieved through short-term borrowings, borrowings under available lines of credit and issuance of securities and debt instruments in the financial markets. Union Planters believes it has adequate liquidity to meet its operating requirements.
Parent company liquidity is achieved and maintained by dividends received from subsidiaries, interest on advances to subsidiaries and interest on its available for sale investment securities portfolio. At March 31, 2002, the parent company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $452.8 million, which compares to $518.4 million and $585.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2001 and March 31, 2001. Net working capital (total assets maturing within one year less similar liabilities) was $455.5 million, which compares to $502.0 million and $579.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2001 and March 31, 2001.
At April 1, 2002, the parent company could have received dividends from subsidiaries of $359.0 million without prior regulatory approval. The payment of dividends by Union Planters' subsidiaries will be dependent on the future earnings and growth of the subsidiaries. Management believes that the parent company has adequate liquidity to meet its cash needs, including the payment of its regular dividends and servicing of its debt.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management
Union Planters' assets and liabilities are principally financial in nature, and the resulting earnings, primarily net interest income, are subject to change as a result of fluctuations in market interest rates and the mix of the various assets and liabilities. Interest rates in the financial markets affect pricing decisions on assets and liabilities, and the resulting net interest income represented approximately 66% of Union Planters' revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Consequently, a substantial part of Union Planters' risk-management activities are devoted to managing interest-rate risk. Currently, Union Planters does not have any significant risks related to foreign exchange, commodities or equity risk.
Since one of the most important aspects of management's efforts to sustain long-term profitability for Union Planters is the management of interest-rate risk, management's goal is to optimize net interest income within acceptable levels of interest-rate and liquidity risk. To achieve this goal, a proper balance must be maintained between assets and liabilities with respect to size, maturity, repricing date, rate of return and degree of risk. Reference is made to the Investment Securities, Loans and Other Earning Assets discussions for additional information regarding the risks related to these items.
Union Planters' Asset/Liability Management Committee (the ALCO Committee) oversees the management of interest-rate risk, investments, capital and liquidity management activities. The ALCO Committee meets monthly and reviews the outlook for the economy and interest rates, Union Planters' balance sheet structure, yields on earning assets and rates on interest-bearing liabilities, and the impact of anticipated business activities on these items. The primary methods of analyzing and managing interest-rate risk at Union Planters are repricing gap (the difference between assets and liabilities that are repricing within a specified time) and simulation analysis (projecting net interest income under various interest rate and balance sheet assumptions).
Gap analysis is used to monitor the amounts and timing of balances exposed to changes in interest rates, as shown in the following table. The analysis has been made at a point in time and could change significantly on a daily basis. At March 31, 2002, the cumulative one-year gap was 3% of Union Planters' total assets, with $1 billion more assets repricing than liabilities. This position compares to a December 31, 2001 cumulative one-year gap of 1% of total assets, with $276 million more assets repricing than liabilities.
Since December 31, 2001, the one-year cumulative GAP change to a more asset sensitive position has occurred primarily due to the retirement of short-term borrowings and from longer term certificate of deposit promotions.
Interest-rate risk is evaluated by conducting balance sheet simulations to project net interest income for twelve months forward under various interest-rate scenarios. Each of these scenarios is compared with a base case scenario wherein current market rates and current period balances are held constant for the simulation period.
The scenarios include immediate "shocks" to current rates of 200 basis points up and down and a "most likely" scenario in which current rates are moved according to economic forecasts and management's expectations of changes in administered rates. At March 31, 2002, an additional scenario of 100 basis points down was run due to the unique interest-rate environment in which a 200 basis point decrease would drive many key market interest rates below zero, and, therefore, the risk assessment would not be meaningful.
The results of these simulations are compared to policy guidelines approved by the ALCO Committee, which limit the change in net interest income to 20% of net earnings when compared with the base case (flat) scenario.
At March 31, 2002, the 200 basis point immediate rise in interest rates produced a .31% ($1.6 million after-tax) increase in net earnings, which compared to a 2.8% ($12.4 million after-tax) decrease at December 31, 2001. The 100 basis point immediate fall in interest rates produced a 1.8% ($9.2 million after-tax) decrease in net earnings versus a 1% ($3.4 million after-tax) decrease at December 31, 2001. The "most likely" scenario (Federal Funds rate increasing 150 basis points over the next twelve months) at March 31, 2002 produced an approximate 2.3% ($11.6 million after-tax) increase in net earnings. At December 31, 2001, the "most likely" scenario (Federal Funds rate increasing 175 basis points over the last eight months of 2002) produced a 1.0% ($.85 million after-tax) decrease at the end of 2001.
The key assumptions used in simulation analysis include the following:
The assumptions are inherently uncertain, and, as a result, the simulation cannot precisely estimate net interest income nor predict the impact of higher or lower interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of interest-rate changes, the difference between actual experience and the characteristics assumed, as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.
Union Planters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Rate Sensitivity Analysis at March 31, 2002
Interest-Sensitive Within (1) and (7) |
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0-90 |
91-180 |
181-365 |
1-3 |
3-5 |
5-15 |
Over |
Noninterest- |
||
Days |
Days |
Days |
Years |
Years |
Years |
15 Years |
Bearing |
Total |
|
(Dollars in millions) |
|||||||||
Assets |
|||||||||
Loans and leases (2),(3) and (4) |
$ 9,702 |
$1,614 |
$2,605 |
$5,610 |
$2,344 |
$516 |
$26 |
$650 |
$23,067 |
Investment securities (5) and (6) |
462 |
170 |
378 |
1,725 |
955 |
853 |
214 |
72 |
4,829 |
Other earning assets |
1,557 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,557 |
Other assets |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2,608 |
2,608 |
Total assets |
$11,721 |
$1,784 |
$2,983 |
$7,335 |
$3,299 |
$1,369 |
$240 |
$3,330 |
$32,061 |
Sources of funds |
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Money market deposits (7) and (8) |
$4,809 |
$- |
$588 |
$588 |
$- |
$- |
$- |
$- |
$5,985 |
Savings and Interest bearing checking deposits (7) and (8) |
1,569 |
- |
- |
1,569 |
- |
1,616 |
- |
- |
4,754 |
Other time deposits |
1,601 |
1,366 |
1,585 |
1,965 |
524 |
24 |
2 |
- |
7,067 |
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over |
515 |
255 |
310 |
384 |
122 |
- |
- |
- |
1,586 |
Short-term borrowings |
1,657 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,657 |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
1,000 |
- |
100 |
141 |
- |
220 |
- |
- |
1,461 |
Other long-term debt |
100 |
- |
- |
75 |
100 |
800 |
199 |
- |
1,274 |
Noninterest-bearing deposits |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4,369 |
4,369 |
Other liabilities |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
675 |
675 |
Shareholders' equity |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3,233 |
3,233 |
Total sources of funds |
$11,251 |
$1,621 |
$2,583 |
$4,722 |
$746 |
$2,660 |
$201 |
$8,277 |
$32,061 |
Interest rate sensitivity gap |
$470 |
$163 |
$400 |
$2,613 |
$2,553 |
$(1,291) |
$39 |
$(4,947) |
- |
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap (8) |
470 |
633 |
1,033 |
3,646 |
6,199 |
4,908 |
4,947 |
- |
- |
Cumulative gap as a percentage of total assets (8) |
1% |
2% |
3% |
11% |
19% |
15% |
15% |
- |
- |
Policy |
none |
+/-15% |
+/-10% |
+/-5% |
0 or positive |
0 or positive |
0 or positive |
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Management has made the following assumptions in presenting the above analysis:
(1)Assets and liabilities are generally scheduled according to their earliest repricing dates regardless of their contractual maturities.
(2)Nonaccrual loans and accounts receivable-factoring are included in the noninterest-bearing category.
(3)Fixed-rate mortgage loan maturities include estimates of principal prepayments using industry estimates of prepayment speeds for various coupon segments of the portfolio.
(4)Delinquent FHA/VA loans are scheduled based on foreclosure and repayment patterns.
(5)The scheduled maturities of mortgage-backed securities and CMOs assume principal prepayment of these securities calculated within a proprietary cash flow model.
(6)Securities are generally scheduled according to their call dates when valued at a premium to par.
(7)Money market deposits and savings deposits that have no contractual maturities are scheduled according to management's best estimate of their repricing in response to changes in market rates. The impact of changes in market rates would be expected to vary by product type and market.
(8)If all money market, NOW and savings deposits had been included in the 0-90 Days category above, the cumulative gap as a percentage of total assets would have been (12%), (12%) and (9%) for the 0-90 Days, 91-180 Days 181-365 Days, 6% for the 1-3 Years categories and positive 14%, 15% and 15%, respectively, for the 3-5 Years, 5-15 Years and over 15 Years categories at March 31, 2002.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
Union Planters and/or its various subsidiaries are parties to certain pending or threatened civil actions, which are described in Item 3, Part I of the Union Planters 2001 10-K, in Note 20 to Union Planters' consolidated financial statements, in the Proxy and Annual Financial Disclosures. Various other legal proceedings pending against Union Planters and /or its subsidiaries have arisen in the ordinary course of business.
Based upon present information, including evaluations of certain actions by outside counsel, management believes that neither Union Planters' financial position, results of operations, nor liquidity will be materially affected by the ultimate resolution of pending or threatened legal proceedings. There were no significant developments during the first quarter of 2002 in any of the pending or threatened actions that affected such opinion.
Item 2 - Changes in Securities
None
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5 - Other Information
None
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
99 - PDF format copy of Union Planters Corporation first quarter 2002 Form 10-Q
Date of Current Report |
Subject |
January 17, 2002 |
Press release announcing year ended December 31, 2001 net earnings, reported under Item 5. |
April 18, 2002 |
Press release announcing first quarter 2002 net earnings, reported under Item 5. |
April 19, 2002 |
Presentation materials containing information presented at the 2002 Annual Shareholders' meeting, reported under Item 9. |
April 23, 2002 |
Press release, dated April 18, 2002, announcing stock split and dividend declaration, reported under Item 5. |
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.
UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION |
(Registrant) |
Date:May 15, 2002
/s/ Jackson W. Moore |
Jackson W. Moore |
Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
/s/ Bobby L. Doxey |
Bobby L. Doxey |
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer |