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ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION /UT/ - Quarter Report: 2019 September (Form 10-Q)



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-12307
ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

United States of America
87-0189025
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
One South Main
Salt Lake City, Utah
84133-1109
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 844-7637
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolsName of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001
ZIONThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (expiring May 22, 2020)
ZIONW
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of:
Series A Floating-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
ZB/A
New York Stock Exchange
Series G Fixed/Floating-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
ZB/G
New York Stock Exchange
Series H 5.75% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
ZB/H
New York Stock Exchange
6.95% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due September 15, 2028
ZBK
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Number of common shares outstanding at October 29, 2019      170,463,865 shares
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations regarding future events or determinations, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, market trends, industry results or regulatory outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among others:
statements with respect to the beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, targets, commitments, designs, guidelines, expectations, anticipations, and future financial condition, results of operations and performance of Zions Bancorporation, National Association and its subsidiaries (collectively “Zions Bancorporation, N.A.,” “the Bank,” “we,” “our,” “us”); and
statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” "might," "can," “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “target,” “commit,” “design,” “plan,” “projects,” "will," and the negative thereof and similar words and expressions.
Zions Bancorporation, National Association is the successor to Zions Bancorporation by merger of Zions Bancorporation into ZB, N.A. on September 30, 2018. References to “Zions Bancorporation, N.A.,” “the Bank,” “we,” “our,” and “us” are intended to refer to Zions Bancorporation and its subsidiaries for periods prior to the merger and to Zions Bancorporation, National Association, and its subsidiaries for periods on and after the merger.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about future financial and operating results. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, those presented in Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Important risk factors that may cause such material differences include, but are not limited to:
the Bank’s ability to successfully execute its business plans, manage its risks, and achieve its objectives, including its operating leverage;
the impact of acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate restructurings;
increases in the levels of losses, customer bankruptcies, bank failures, claims, and assessments;
the ability of the Bank to retain and recruit executives and other personnel necessary for their businesses and competitiveness;
changes in local, national and international political and economic conditions, including without limitation the political and economic effects of the fiscal imbalance in the United States (“U.S.”) and other countries, potential or actual downgrades in ratings of sovereign debt issued by the United States and other countries, and other major developments, including wars, military actions, and terrorist attacks;
changes in financial and commodity market prices and conditions, either internationally, nationally or locally in areas in which the Bank conducts its operations, including without limitation rates of business formation and growth, commercial and residential real estate development, real estate prices, agricultural-related commodity prices, and oil and gas-related commodity prices;
changes in markets for equity, fixed income, commercial paper and other securities, commodities, including availability, market liquidity levels, and pricing;
changes in interest rates, the quality and composition of the loan and securities portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows and competition;
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uncertainty regarding the future of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), and the potential transition away from LIBOR toward new interest rate benchmarks;
the rate of change of the Bank’s interest-sensitive assets and liabilities relative to changes in benchmark interest rates;
changes in fiscal, monetary, regulatory, trade and tax policies and laws, and regulatory assessments and fees, including policies of the U.S. Department of Treasury, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”);
changes in consumer spending and savings habits;
inflation and deflation;
increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions;
legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Bank’s operations or business;
the Bank’s ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations;
costs of deposit insurance and changes with respect to FDIC insurance coverage levels;
any impairment of our goodwill or other intangibles, or any adjustment of valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) due to adverse changes in the economic environment, declining operations of the reporting unit, or a change to the corporate statutory tax rate or other similar changes if and as implemented by local and national governments, or other factors;
the impact of rules and regulations on our required regulatory capital and liquidity levels, governmental assessments on us, the scope of business activities in which we may engage, the manner in which we engage in such activities, and the fees we may charge for certain products and services;
uncertainties related to the application of the National Bank Act of 1863, 12 U.S.C. 38 (the “National Bank Act”) and OCC regulations to the Bank’s corporate affairs as more fully described under “Risk Factors” in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K;
changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or regulatory agencies;
risks and uncertainties related to the ability to obtain shareholder and regulatory approvals when required, or the possibility that such approvals may be delayed;
new legal claims against the Bank, including litigation, arbitration and proceedings brought by governmental or self-regulatory agencies, or changes in existing legal matters;
economies of scale attendant to the development of digital and other technologies by much larger bank and non-bank competitors, and the possible entry of technology “platform” companies into the financial services business;
the Bank’s ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable information technology systems, including as necessary to guard against fraud, cybersecurity and privacy risks; and
the Bank’s implementation of new technologies, including its core deposit system, to remain competitive.
Except to the extent required by law, the Bank specifically disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.
GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
ACLAllowance for Credit LossesAmegyAmegy Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National Association
AFSAvailable-for-SaleAOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
ALCOAsset/Liability CommitteeASCAccounting Standards Codification
ALLLAllowance for Loan and Lease LossesASUAccounting Standards Update
ALMAsset Liability Managementbpsbasis points
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CB&TCalifornia Bank & Trust, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National AssociationNIMNet Interest Margin
CECLCurrent Expected Credit LossNMNot Meaningful
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection BureauNSBNevada State Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National Association
CLTVCombined Loan-to-Value RatioOCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
COSOCommittee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway CommissionOCIOther Comprehensive Income
CRECommercial Real EstateOREOOther Real Estate Owned
Dodd-Frank ActDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ActOTTIOther-Than-Temporary Impairment
DTADeferred Tax AssetPEIPrivate Equity Investment
EaREarnings at RiskPPNRPre-provision Net Revenue
ERMEnterprise Risk ManagementROCRisk Oversight Committee
EVEEconomic Value of Equity at RiskROURight-of-Use
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards BoardRULCReserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationS&PStandard and Poor's
FDICIAFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement ActSBASmall Business Administration
FHLBFederal Home Loan BankSBICSmall Business Investment Company
FTPFunds Transfer PricingSECSecurities and Exchange Commission
GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesTCBWThe Commerce Bank of Washington, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National Association
HECLHome Equity Credit LineTDRTroubled Debt Restructuring
HTMHeld-to-MaturityTier 1Common Equity Tier 1 (Basel III)
IMGInternational Manufacturing GroupTopic 842ASU 2016-02, “Leases”
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered RateU.S.United States
MunicipalitiesState and Local GovernmentsVectraVectra Bank Colorado, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National Association
NASDAQNational Association of Securities Dealers Automated QuotationsZions Bancorporation, N.A.Zions Bancorporation, National Association
NBAZNational Bank of Arizona, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National AssociationZions BankZions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, National Association
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES
The Bank has made no significant changes in its critical accounting policies and significant estimates from those disclosed in its 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Accounting and Reporting Developments
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This new Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") standard, including subsequent updates, significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for virtually all financial assets. The standard replaces today’s “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model for instruments such as loans and held-to-maturity (“HTM”) securities that are measured at amortized cost. The standard requires credit losses relating to available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities to be recorded through an allowance rather than a reduction of the carrying amount and replaces the historically required other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) analysis. It also changes the accounting for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. The standard retains many of the current disclosure requirements in U.S. generally accepted accounting
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principles (“GAAP”) and expands other disclosure requirements. The new guidance is effective for calendar year-end public companies beginning January 1, 2020.
During the first and second quarters of 2019, we ran limited parallel runs. During the third quarter, we ran a more complete parallel run including additional analytics, controls, and a parallel governance process. A set of controls, including management review controls, implementation controls, data, model, and forecasting controls has been established. Next steps include further testing of controls and developing disclosures. We will continue to evaluate and refine our loss estimates throughout 2019.
Based on our most recent parallel run, we estimate that the impact of the standard on the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") as of September 30, 2019, would have been within a range of a 15% decrease to a 5% increase. We generally expect the ACL to be lower for commercial loans, and higher for longer duration consumer loans. We expect that the ACL related to HTM securities will be immaterial as the portfolio consists entirely of municipal securities with low expected losses. This estimate is subject to change based on continuing review of the models, assumptions, methodologies and judgments.
The impact of the ASU at adoption will be influenced by the portfolio composition and credit quality, macroeconomic conditions and forecasts at that time, as well as other management judgments. We expect more volatility in the credit loss estimate under CECL than under the current accounting requirements.
The Bank will adopt this guidance beginning January 1, 2020. Transition to the new ASU will be through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the beginning of January 1, 2020.
GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
This Form 10-Q presents non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, to provide investors with additional information. The adjustments to reconcile from the applicable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures are presented in the following schedules. The Bank considers these adjustments to be relevant to ongoing operating results and provide a meaningful base for period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons. These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management to assess the performance and financial position of the Bank and for presentations of Bank performance to investors. The Bank further believes that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Bank on the same basis as that applied by management.
Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, and are not required to be uniformly applied by individual entities. Although non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders to evaluate a company, they have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results reported under GAAP.
The following are non-GAAP financial measures presented in this Form 10-Q and a discussion of the reasons for which management uses these non-GAAP measures:
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity – this schedule also includes “net earnings applicable to common shareholders, excluding the effects of the adjustment, net of tax” and “average tangible common equity.” Return on average tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes provides useful information to management and others about the Bank’s use of shareholders’ equity. Management believes the use of ratios that utilize tangible equity provides additional useful information because they present measures of those assets that can generate income.
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RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY (NON-GAAP)
Three Months Ended
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
September 30,
2018
Net earnings applicable to common shareholders (GAAP)
$214  $189  $205  $215  
Adjustment, net of tax:
Amortization of core deposit and other intangibles—  —  —  —  
Net earnings applicable to common shareholders, excluding the effects of the adjustment, net of tax (non-GAAP)
(a) $214  $189  $205  $215  
Average common equity (GAAP)$7,002  $6,988  $7,005  $7,024  
Average goodwill and intangibles(1,014) (1,014) (1,014) (1,015) 
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(b) $5,988  $5,974  $5,991  $6,009  
Number of days in quarter(c) 92  91  90  92  
Number of days in year(d) 365  365  365  365  
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
(a/b/c)*d 14.2 %12.7 %13.9 %14.2 %
Tangible Equity Ratio, Tangible Common Equity Ratio, and Tangible Book Value per Common Share – this schedule also includes “tangible equity,” “tangible common equity,” and “tangible assets.” Tangible equity ratio, tangible common equity ratio, and tangible book value per common share are non-GAAP financial measures that management believes provides additional useful information about the levels of tangible assets and tangible equity between each other and in relation to outstanding shares of common stock. Management believes the use of ratios that utilize tangible equity provides additional useful information to management and others about capital adequacy because they present measures of those assets that can generate income.
TANGIBLE EQUITY RATIO, TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY RATIO, AND TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE (ALL NON-GAAP MEASURES)
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts)September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
September 30,
2018
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)$7,509  $7,599  $7,588  $7,553  
Goodwill and intangibles(1,014) (1,014) (1,014) (1,015) 
Tangible equity (non-GAAP)(a) 6,495  6,585  6,574  6,538  
Preferred stock(566) (566) (566) (566) 
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(b) $5,929  $6,019  $6,008  $5,972  
Total assets (GAAP)$70,361  $70,065  $69,195  $66,731  
Goodwill and intangibles(1,014) (1,014) (1,014) (1,015) 
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)(c) $69,347  $69,051  $68,181  $65,716  
Common shares outstanding (thousands)(d) 170,373  176,935  182,513  192,169  
Tangible equity ratio (non-GAAP)(a/c) 9.37 %9.54 %9.64 %9.95 %
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(b/c) 8.55 %8.72 %8.81 %9.09 %
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(b/d) $34.80  $34.02  $32.92  $31.08  
Efficiency Ratio and Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue – this schedule also includes “adjusted noninterest expense,” “taxable-equivalent net interest income,” “adjusted taxable-equivalent revenue,” “pre-provision net revenue (“PPNR”),” and “adjusted PPNR.” The methodology of determining the efficiency ratio may differ among companies. Management makes adjustments to exclude certain items as identified in the subsequent schedule which it believes allows for more consistent comparability among periods. Management believes the efficiency ratio provides useful information regarding the cost of generating revenue. Adjusted noninterest expense provides a measure as to how well the Bank is managing its expenses, and adjusted PPNR enables management and others to assess the Bank’s ability to generate capital to cover credit losses through a credit cycle. Taxable-equivalent net interest income allows management to assess the comparability of revenue arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources.

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EFFICIENCY RATIO (NON-GAAP) AND ADJUSTED PRE-PROVISION NET REVENUE (NON-GAAP)
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedYear Ended
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
September 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2018
Efficiency Ratio
Noninterest expense (GAAP)(a) $415  $424  $420  $1,270  $1,259  $1,679  
Adjustments:
Severance costs
      
Other real estate expense, net
(2) —   (3)   
Amortization of core deposit and other intangibles
—  —  —  —    
Restructuring costs
—  —   —    
Pension termination-related expense
—  —  —  —  —  —  
Total adjustments
(b) —       
Adjusted noninterest expense (non-GAAP)
(a-b)=(c) $415  $423  $416  $1,269  $1,255  $1,672  
Net interest income (GAAP)(d) $567  $569  $565  $1,713  $1,654  $2,230  
Fully taxable-equivalent adjustments
(e)    19  16  22  
Taxable-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)1
(d+e)=f 574  576  570  1,732  1,670  2,252  
Noninterest income (GAAP) 146  132  136  410  412  552  
Combined income (non-GAAP)
(f+g)=(h) 720  708  706  2,142  2,082  2,804  
Adjustments:
Fair value and nonhedge derivative income (loss)
(6) (6) —  (15)  (1) 
Securities gains (losses), net
 (3) (1) —  (1)  
Total adjustments
(i) (4) (9) (1) (15)  —  
Adjusted taxable-equivalent revenue (non-GAAP)
(h-i)=(j) $724  $717  $707  $2,157  $2,081  $2,804  
Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) (non-GAAP)
(h)-(a) $305  $284  $286  $872  $823  $1,125  
Adjusted PPNR (non-GAAP)(j-c)=(k) 309  294  291  888  826  1,132  
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(c/j) 57.3 %59.0 %58.8 %58.8 %60.3 %59.6 %

Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue per Diluted Common Share – this schedule uses “adjusted PPNR” as calculated in the efficiency ratio, which is divided by the weighted average diluted common shares for the period. As mentioned previously, Management believes that adjusted PPNR enables management and others to assess the Bank’s ability to generate capital to cover credit losses through a credit cycle. Dividing this amount by the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding provides a shareholder’s perspective of PPNR growth.
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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedYear Ended
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
September 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2018
Adjusted PPNR per diluted common share
Adjusted PPNR (non-GAAP)(k) $309  $294  $291  $888  $826  $1,132  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in thousands)
(l) 181,870  189,098  205,765  188,895  208,657  206,501  
Adjusted PPNR per diluted common share (non-GAAP)
(k/l) $1.70  $1.55  $1.41  $4.70  $3.96  $5.48  

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Executive Summary
The Bank reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $214 million, or $1.17 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2019, compared with net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $215 million, or $1.04 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2018. The improvement in diluted earnings per common share was primarily due to a reduction in diluted shares, resulting largely from our common share repurchases.
The financial performance in the third quarter of 2019 reflects moderate loan growth, solid demand and interest-bearing deposit growth, strong customer-related fee improvement, solid expense control, and slightly improved credit quality, partially offset by net interest margin compression. During the third quarter of 2019, net interest margin compression remained a challenge as loan and security yields declined and the total cost of deposits increased slightly from the second quarter of 2019. Loan yields reflected the recent decline in short-term rates and deposit costs, which remain low, reacted more slowly due to competitive pricing pressure.
Net income decreased slightly by $1 million from $223 million in the third quarter of 2018 to $222 million in the third quarter of 2019, primarily due to a $21 million increase in the provision for credit losses, a $9 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, and a $7 million decrease in dividends and other income. These decreases to net income were partially offset by a $11 million decrease in FDIC premiums, a $9 million increase in capital markets and foreign exchange fees, and a $4 million increase in loan-related fees and income.
Net income for the first nine months of 2019 was $633 million, compared with $658 million for the first nine months of 2018. The provision for credit losses increased by $81 million during this period to $35 million from ($46) million and was the primary reason for the decrease in net income. The negative provision for credit losses for the first nine months of 2018 was primarily due to improving credit quality at that time, particularly in the oil and gas-related portfolio and net recoveries. The increase in the provision for credit losses was partially offset by a $59 million increase in net interest income from the first nine months of 2018 to the first nine months of 2019.
Net interest income increased from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019 primarily from loan growth and increases in interest rates earned on interest-earning assets, partially offset by an increase in interest expense. Customer-related fees increased by $14 million, or 11%, during the same period primarily due to an increase in fees for customer interest rate swap income.
Adjusted PPNR of $309 million for the third quarter of 2019 was up $18 million, or 6%, from the third quarter of 2018. The increase in PPNR reflects operating leverage improvement resulting from the same factors previously discussed. Adjusted noninterest expense was flat during the same period. The Bank’s efficiency ratio was 57.3% in the third quarter of 2019 compared with 58.8% in the third quarter of 2018 and 59.0% in the second quarter of 2019. See “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” on page 6 for more information regarding the calculation of adjusted PPNR.
As part of our continued focus on noninterest expenses, in October 2019, the Bank announced a 5% workforce reduction that will occur during the fourth quarter of 2019 and the closure of 15 branches over the next several quarters. As a result of this reduction in staffing, we expect noninterest expense will increase in the fourth quarter of
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2019 from severance and related employment costs of approximately $25 million. Branch closing costs and other efficiency-related cost accelerations will be recognized in the next several quarters.
Our average loan portfolio increased $3.5 billion, or 8%, since the third quarter of 2018. We have seen widespread loan growth across most products and geographies, with particular strength in commercial and industrial, municipal, commercial real estate, and 1-4 family residential loans. Overall, from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019, criticized and classified loans increased by $133 million and $15 million, respectively, while nonaccrual loans declined by $55 million. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average loans was 0.01% for the third quarter of 2019 compared to (0.01%) for the third quarter of 2018.
Areas of focus for 2019
In 2019, we are focused on ongoing initiatives related to Bank profitability, including more focus on noninterest income, returns on- and of-equity, and the reduction of earnings volatility. We are working to achieve earnings growth through positive operating leverage and achieved a 6% growth in adjusted PPNR from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019. The 5% reduction in staffing and a closure of 15 branches previously discussed reflects our focus on noninterest expenses and more closely aligning them with projected revenues. However, we will continue to develop digital strategies, implement technology upgrades, replace our primary deposit systems, and enhance process simplification to ensure current and future performance, with emphasis on automation and simple, easy, fast, safe processes. During the first quarter of 2019, the Bank successfully implemented the second phase of its three-phase multi-year project to replace its core loan and deposit systems. With this milestone reached, we now have substantially all of our in-scope retail, commercial, and commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans on a new modern core platform.
We are also focused on reducing potential earnings volatility and are actively adjusting our interest rate risk profile to move towards a more neutral interest-rate sensitive position and to protect net income against a decline in interest rates. During the first six months of 2019, we added interest rate floors to our interest rate hedging program, and during the third quarter of 2019 we converted these out-of-the-money interest rate floors into $2.0 billion in notional amount of interest rate swaps to more effectively hedge the emerging near-term decline in net interest income. See “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management” on page 27 for further information regarding our interest rate risk management and Note 7 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding our use of derivative instruments.
We continue to focus on the return on- and of- capital. During the last 12 months we have repurchased $1.1 billion, or 23.1 million shares, of common stock which is equivalent to 12% of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2018. The share repurchases have resulted in higher returns being provided to shareholders. For example, adjusted PPNR per diluted common share was $1.70 in the third quarter of 2019, a 21% increase from the third quarter of 2018. Also, capital distributed as a percentage of net earnings applicable to common shareholders increased to 157% during the third quarter of 2019 from 113% during the third quarter of 2018. In October 2019, the Board approved a plan to repurchase $275 million of Bank common stock during the fourth quarter of 2019 and declared a dividend of $0.34 per common share during the fourth quarter of 2019. The elevated level of common stock repurchases we executed during the past several quarters, and announced for the fourth quarter of 2019, will moderate in the near term as we approach our target capital amounts and ratios. See “Areas of focus for 2019” in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of the major areas of emphasis in 2019.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income increased to $567 million in the third quarter of 2019 from $565 million in the third quarter of 2018. The $2 million increase was primarily due to a $44 million increase in interest and fees on loans mostly from loan growth, offset by an increase in interest expense.
Interest expense increased $44 million from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019 due to an increase in deposits and borrowed funds and an increase in rates paid on deposits. The Bank’s use of short- and long-term
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borrowings increased $1.9 billion, or 41% and the Bank’s cost of total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities increased from 0.45% to 0.71%.
Net Interest Margin and Interest Rate Spreads
The net interest margin (“NIM”) decreased to 3.48% in the third quarter of 2019, compared with 3.63% in the same prior year period and 3.54% in the second quarter of 2019. The decrease in NIM from the prior year period was a result of increased costs of deposits and borrowed funds, which more than offset improved loan and securities yields. NIM decreased from the second quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2019 primarily due to a decrease in loan and securities yields, partially offset by a decrease in the cost borrowed funds. We expect that the NIM will compress further in the next several quarters, to the extent short-term market rates continue to decline.
Average interest-earning assets increased $3.2 billion from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019, with average rates improving 9 basis points ("bps"). When adjusted for interest recoveries of $3 million in the third quarter of 2018, using $1 million per loan as the reporting threshold, the yield on interest-earning assets increased 11 bps. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $4.2 billion during this same period, while the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased 37 bps.
The average loan portfolio increased $3.5 billion, or 8%, between the third quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2019, with growth across all loan segments. The average loan yield increased 4 bps over the same period, with a 5 bps decrease in the average rate for commercial loans and increases in the average rates for CRE and consumer loans of 9 bps, and 15 bps, respectively. Benchmark interest rates have decreased in 2019 after increasing in 2018, and this decline has had a negative impact on yields. As rates have fallen our earning assets generally reprice quicker than our funding sources, so the impact of these rate changes is reflected over time on a delayed basis. A portion of our variable-rate loans were not affected by these changes primarily due to having longer reset frequencies, or because a substantial portion of our earning assets are tied to longer-term rate indices. The longer-term rates were impacted by a relatively flat yield curve during the last several quarters. Over the next four quarters, we expect overall moderate total loan growth, which is slightly lower than year-over-year loan growth.
Average AFS securities balances decreased by $269 million from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019. Yields on average AFS securities increased by 9 bps over the same period.
The NIM continues to benefit from the stability of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, which provides us with low cost funding and comprised 42% and 45% of average total deposits for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Average noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased by $615 million, or 3%. Average total deposits were $55.3 billion for the third quarter of 2019 compared with $53.6 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average interest-bearing deposits grew 8% and were $31.9 billion in the third quarter of 2019, compared with $29.6 billion for the same prior year period. The daily average benchmark Federal Funds target rate decreased slightly from 2.32% to 2.31% between the third quarters of 2018 and the third quarter of 2019, or 1 basis point, while the rate paid on the Bank’s average interest-bearing deposits increased 34 bps, and the rate paid on total average deposits increased 22 bps due to the previously mentioned delayed impacts on pricing.
We are actively monitoring and managing deposits, and have been reducing deposit rates since mid-2019, as benchmark Federal Funds interest rates have decreased. Our cost of total deposits increased just 1 basis point relative to the prior quarter, and we expect the cost of deposits to decline in the fourth quarter of 2019 relative to the third quarter due to ongoing efforts to better align deposit costs with lower market rates.
Although we consider a wide variety of sources when determining our funding needs, we benefit from access to deposits from a significant number of small to mid-sized business customers, which provide us with a low cost of funds and have a positive impact on our NIM. Because many of our deposit accounts are of an operating nature for businesses and households, we expect our noninterest-bearing deposits to remain a competitive advantage. Further information regarding deposit assumptions is discussed in “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management” on page 27.
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Average borrowed funds increased $1.9 billion from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019, with average short-term borrowings increasing $1.2 billion and average long-term borrowings increasing by $0.7 billion. The average interest rate paid on borrowed funds increased by 11 bps during the same period as a result of higher short-term interest rates. Average borrowed funds were $6.5 billion for the first nine months of 2019, compared with $5.3 billion for the first nine months of 2018, while the average interest rate paid increased by 58 bps between these time periods.
The spread on average interest-bearing funds was 3.01% and 3.29% for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. The spread on average interest-bearing funds for these periods was affected by the same factors that impacted the NIM. Compared to the decline of 28 bps on the spread on average interest-bearing funds, the NIM decreased only 15 bps as a result of the value of noninterest-bearing demand deposits.
Interest rate spreads and margin are impacted by the mix of assets we hold, the composition of our loan and securities portfolios, and the type of funding used. Additionally, if interest rates increase, our noninterest-bearing demand deposits become more valuable. In the third quarter of 2019, our noninterest-bearing sources of funds contributed 47 bps to the margin, compared with 34 bps in the third quarter of 2018. We expect the mix of interest-earning assets to continue to change over the next four quarters primarily due to overall modest loan growth with particular strength in commercial and industrial, owner-occupied, municipal, and 1-4 family residential loans, and stable-to-moderate growth in oil and gas and commercial real estate loans.
Our estimates of the Bank’s interest rate risk position are highly dependent upon a number of assumptions regarding the repricing behavior of various deposit and loan types in response to changes in both short-term and long-term interest rates, balance sheet composition, and other modeling assumptions, as well as the actions of competitors and customers in response to those changes. Further detail on interest rate risk is discussed in “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management” on page 27.
The following schedule summarizes the average balances, the amount of interest earned or incurred, and the applicable yields for interest-earning assets and the costs of interest-bearing liabilities that generate taxable-equivalent net interest income.
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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, YIELDS AND RATES
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
(Dollar amounts in millions)Average
balance
Amount of
interest 1
Average
yield/rate
Average
balance
Amount of
interest 1
Average
yield/rate
ASSETS
Money market investments$1,413  $ 2.41 %$1,327  $ 2.25 %
Securities:
Held-to-maturity693   3.66  848   3.52  
Available-for-sale14,323  82  2.29  14,592  81  2.20  
Trading account135   4.50  65   3.43  
Total securities 2
15,151  90  2.37  15,505  89  2.28  
Loans held for sale89   3.67  53   4.82  
Loans and leases 3
Commercial25,284  308  4.83  23,263  286  4.88  
Commercial real estate11,849  153  5.10  11,009  139  5.01  
Consumer11,695  124  4.22  11,096  113  4.07  
Total loans and leases48,828  585  4.75  45,368  538  4.71  
Total interest-earning assets65,481  684  4.15  62,253  636  4.06  
Cash and due from banks616  516  
Allowance for loan losses(502) (489) 
Goodwill and intangibles1,014  1,015  
Other assets3,643  3,079  
Total assets$70,252  $66,374  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing deposits:
Savings and money market$26,962  44  0.65 %$25,483  23  0.36 %
Time4,963  25  1.99  4,118  15  1.49  
Total interest-bearing deposits31,925  69  0.86  29,601  38  0.52  
Borrowed funds:
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
5,099  30  2.29  3,917  21  2.09  
Long-term debt1,239  11  3.65  572   4.91  
Total borrowed funds6,338  41  2.56  4,489  28  2.45  
Total interest-bearing liabilities38,263  110  1.14  34,090  66  0.77  
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits23,359  23,974  
Other liabilities1,062  720  
Total liabilities62,684  58,784  
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred equity566  566  
Common equity7,002  7,024  
Total shareholders’ equity7,568  7,590  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$70,252  $66,374  
Spread on average interest-bearing funds3.01 %3.29 %
Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds0.47  0.34  
Net interest margin
$574  3.48  $570  3.63  
Memo: total cost of deposits
0.50  0.28  
Memo: total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities$61,622  110  0.71  $58,064  66  0.45  
1 Rates are calculated using amounts in thousands and taxable-equivalent rates used where applicable. The taxable-equivalent rates used are the rates that were applicable at the time of each respective reporting period.
2 Interest on total securities includes $33 million and $35 million of taxable-equivalent premium amortization for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
3 Net of unearned income and fees, net of related costs. Loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans.
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
(Dollar amounts in millions)Average
balance
Amount of
interest 1
Average
yield/rate
Average
balance
Amount of
interest 1
Average
yield/rate
ASSETS
Money market investments$1,315  $26  2.59 %$1,379  $20  1.98 %
Securities:
Held-to-maturity736  20  3.69  806  22  3.55  
Available-for-sale14,597  262  2.40  14,760  240  2.17  
Trading account138   4.49  116   3.92  
Total securities 2
15,471  287  2.48  15,682  265  2.26  
Loans held for sale74   2.65  59   4.31  
Loans and leases 3
Commercial24,899  919  4.94  23,193  825  4.75  
Commercial real estate11,656  454  5.21  11,049  403  4.88  
Consumer11,559  369  4.26  10,917  326  4.00  
Total loans and leases48,114  1,742  4.84  45,159  1,554  4.60  
Total interest-earning assets64,974  2,056  4.23  62,279  1,841  3.95  
Cash and due from banks588  551  
Allowance for loan losses(499) (497) 
Goodwill and intangibles1,014  1,016  
Other assets3,493  3,066  
Total assets$69,570  $66,415  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing deposits:
Savings and money market$26,418  120  0.61 %$25,420  51  0.27 %
Time4,889  72  1.97  3,738  36  1.27  
Total interest-bearing deposits31,307  192  0.82  29,158  87  0.40  
Borrowed funds:
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
5,394  100  2.46  4,844  66  1.82  
Long-term debt1,117  32  3.83  447  18  5.42  
Total borrowed funds6,511  132  2.70  5,291  84  2.12  
Total interest-bearing liabilities37,818  324  1.14  34,449  171  0.66  
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits23,214  23,669  
Other liabilities974  679  
Total liabilities62,006  58,797  
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred equity566  566  
Common equity6,998  7,052  
Total shareholders’ equity7,564  7,618  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$69,570  $66,415  
Spread on average interest-bearing funds3.09 %3.29 %
Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds0.47  0.30  
Net interest margin
$1,732  3.56  $1,670  3.59  
Memo: total cost of deposits
0.47  0.22  
Memo: total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities$61,032  324  0.70  $58,118  171  0.39  
1 Rates are calculated using amounts in thousands and taxable-equivalent rates used where applicable. The taxable-equivalent rates used are the rates that were applicable at the time of each respective reporting period.
2 Interest on total securities includes $96 million and $104 million of taxable-equivalent premium amortization for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
3 Net of unearned income and fees, net of related costs. Loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans.
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Provision for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses ("ACL") is the combination of both the allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments ("RULC"). The ALLL represents the estimated probable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The RULC represents the estimated reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments. Changes in the ALLL and RULC are recorded in the provision for loan losses and the provision for unfunded lending commitments in the income statement, respectively.
The ACL increased $34 million to $572 million at September 30, 2019, compared with $538 million at September 30, 2018. The ALLL increased by $30 million to $510 million at September 30, 2019, compared with $480 million at September 30, 2018, or 1.04% and 1.05% of loans and leases, respectively. The increased ACL from the prior year period is primarily due to loan growth and an increase in the qualitative portion of the allowance related to general economic indicators.
The provision for credit losses, which is the combination of both the provision for loan losses and the provision for unfunded lending commitments, was $10 million in the third quarter of 2019, compared with $(11) million in the third quarter of 2018. The provision for loan losses was $8 million during the third quarter of 2019 and $(11) million during the third quarter 2018. The provision for unfunded lending commitments was $2 million during the third quarter of 2019 and less than $1 million during the third quarter 2018. From quarter to quarter, the provision for unfunded lending commitments may be subject to sizable fluctuations due to changes in the timing and volume of loan commitments, originations, fundings, and changes in credit quality.
Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Credit Risk Management” on page 22 contains information on how we determine the appropriate level for the ALLL and the RULC.
The allowance for credit losses will be impacted by the adoption of CECL, which replaces today’s “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model for instruments such as loans and HTM securities that are measured at amortized cost. For more information see "Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates" on page 5.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income represents revenues we earn for products and services that have no associated interest rate or yield. Effective October 1, 2019, we made certain financial reporting changes and reclassifications to noninterest income in our Consolidated Statements of Income. These changes and reclassifications were adopted on a retrospective basis. The changes and reclassifications reflect changes only to noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income and do not impact net income, net interest income or noninterest expense. We believe a subtotal of customer-related fees provides a good view of income over which we have more direct control. It excludes items such as dividends, insurance-related income, mark-to-market adjustments on certain derivatives, and securities gains and losses. For the third quarter of 2019, noninterest income increased $10 million, or 7%, compared with the third quarter of 2018. The following schedule presents a comparison of the major components of noninterest income.
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NONINTEREST INCOME
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Amount
change
Percent
change
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 
 Amount
change
Percent
change
(Dollar amounts in millions)2019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$31  $31  $—  — %$90  $93  $(3) (3)%
Card fees
24  24  —  —  70  70  —  —  
Retail and business banking fees20  19    58  58  —  —  
Loan-related fees and income21  17   24  55  55  —  —  
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees23  14   64  59  41  18  44  
Wealth management and trust fees16  14   14  45  41   10  
Other customer-related fees  (2) (29) 15  19  (4) (21) 
Customer-related fees
140  126  14  11  392  377  15   
Dividends and other income 11  (7) (64) 18  36  (18) (50) 
Securities gains (losses), net (1)  NM  —  (1)  NM  
Total noninterest income
$146  $136  $10   $410  $412  $(2) —  
Customer-related fees increased $14 million, or 11%, from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019 and was largely attributable to a $7 million increase in fees for client interest rate swap activity. Loan-related fees and income increased by $4 million, primarily due to an increase in volume of mortgage loan originations and sales to government-sponsored entities. Dividends and other income decreased by $7 million primarily due to a valuation adjustment on client-related interest rate swaps in the third quarter of 2019. As a result of the decline in interest rates during 2019 and increased client activity during the quarter, these client-related interest rate swaps significantly increased in value, resulting in the Bank having a larger exposure to the clients and a $6 million valuation adjustment in the third quarter of 2019, compared with less than $1 million in the third quarter of 2018.
Customer-related fees increased $15 million, or 4%, from the first nine months of 2018 to the first nine months of 2019. Other significant items impacting noninterest income for the first nine months of 2019 not previously discussed was a $3 million decrease in commercial account fees and a $4 million increase in wealth management and trust fees. The decrease in commercial account fees was primarily due to an unfavorable impact from the earnings credit rate associated with noninterest-bearing demand deposits and softness in retail and small business service charges. Wealth management and trust fees increased by $4 million and is primarily due to increased corporate and personal trust fee income.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense decreased by $5 million, or 1%, from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019. Adjusted noninterest expense decreased $1 million over the same period. This 1% decrease is within our targeted growth rate of low single-digit percentage range relative to the prior year. The following schedule presents a comparison of the major components of noninterest expense.
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Amount
change
Percent
change
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 
 Amount
change
Percent
change
(Dollar amounts in millions)2019201820192018
Salaries and employee benefits$273  $264  $ %$835  $800  $35  %
Occupancy, net34  33    99  96    
Furniture, equipment and software, net34  30   13  101  95    
Other real estate expense, net(2)  (3) NM  (3)  (4) NM  
Credit-related expense  (3) (60) 16  19  (3) (16) 
Professional and legal services10  12  (2) (17) 33  37  (4) (11) 
Advertising  (2) (25) 17  20  (3) (15) 
FDIC premiums 18  (11) (61) 19  44  (25) (57) 
Other51  49    153  147    
Total noninterest expense
$415  $420  $(5) (1) $1,270  $1,259  $11   
Adjusted noninterest expense 1
$415  $416  $(1) —  $1,269  $1,255  $14   
1 For information on non-GAAP financial measures see “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” on page 6
FDIC premiums decreased $11 million primarily due to the elimination of the FDIC surcharge for large banks because the required Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio has been met and the Bank issuing unsecured debt which results in lower FDIC premiums. Other real estate expense and credit-related expense both decreased by $3 million.
The aforementioned decreases in noninterest expense were partially offset by a $9 million increase in salaries and employee benefits and a $4 million increase in furniture, equipment and software expense. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily due to a $13 million increase in base salaries, resulting from annual salary merit increases and increased employee headcount and a $2 million increase in employee benefits, partially offset by an $8 million decrease in incentive compensation. Furniture, equipment and software expense increased primarily as a result of the successful implementation of our Core Transformation Project to replace our commercial loan systems, and has subsequently resulted in increased amortization expense of the capitalized technology costs.
The Bank’s efficiency ratio was 57.3% in the third quarter of 2019 compared with 58.8% in the third quarter of 2018 and 59.0% in the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2019 decreased $1 million to $415 million, compared with $416 million for the same prior year period. To arrive at adjusted noninterest expense, GAAP noninterest expense is adjusted to exclude certain expense items, which are the same as those items excluded in arriving at the efficiency ratio (see “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” on page 6 for more information regarding the calculation of the efficiency ratio).
As previously discussed, in October 2019, the Bank announced a 5% workforce reduction during the fourth quarter of 2019 and a closure of 15 branches over the next several quarters. As a result of this reduction in staffing, we expect noninterest expense will increase in the fourth quarter of 2019 from severance and related employment costs of approximately $25 million. Branch closing costs and other efficiency-related cost accelerations will be recognized in the next several quarters. Also, as we have previously disclosed, we are in the process of eliminating our defined benefit pension plan, which is expected to result in a onetime charge of approximately $25 million to $30 million, likely toward the middle of 2020. The current estimate of this expense is subject to change depending upon a number of factors including plan performance, participant elections between lump-sum distribution options and an annuity option, and market competitiveness in the annuity bid process. Excluding the expected severance, branch closing, pension termination, and other efficiency-related cost acceleration expenses, we expect adjusted noninterest expense for 2019 to experience an increase in the low single-digit percentage range relative to the prior year. We expect 2020 expenses to be level with, or slightly reduced from 2019 results, excluding the expected pension termination expense, severance and other restructuring expenses.
Noninterest expense increased by $11 million, or 1%, from the first nine months of 2018 to the first nine months of 2019. This increase was a result of the same factors as the increase from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019.
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Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the third quarter of 2019 was $66 million compared with $69 million for the same prior year period. The effective income tax rates were 22.9% and 23.6% for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Income tax expense for the first nine months of 2019 was $185 million compared with $195 million for the same prior year period. The effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 were 22.6% and 22.9%, respectively. Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contains additional information about the factors that influenced the income tax rates and information about deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
Preferred Stock Dividends
Preferred stock dividends have been consistent over the past year and were $8 million for both the third quarters of 2019 and 2018 and $25 million for both the first nine months of 2019 and 2018.
BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
Interest-Earning Assets
Interest-earning assets are those assets that have interest rates or yields associated with them. One of our goals is to maintain a high level of interest-earning assets relative to total assets while keeping non-earning assets at a minimum. Interest-earning assets consist of money market investments, securities, loans, and leases.
For information regarding the average balances of our interest-earning assets, the amount of revenue generated by them, and their respective yields, see the average balance sheet on page 13.
Average interest-earning assets were $65 billion for the first nine months of 2019, compared with $62.3 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Average interest-earning assets as a percentage of total average assets for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 were 93% and 94%, respectively.
Average loans were $48.1 billion and $45.2 billion for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Average loans as a percentage of total average assets for the first nine months of 2019 were 69%, compared with 68% in the same prior year period.
Average money market investments, consisting of interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold, and security resell agreements, decreased by 5% to $1.3 billion for the first nine months of 2019, compared with $1.4 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Average securities decreased by 1% for the first nine months of 2019, compared with the first nine months of 2018.
Investment Securities Portfolio
We invest in securities to actively manage liquidity and interest rate risk, in addition to generating revenue for the Bank. Refer to the “Liquidity Risk Management” section on page 32 for additional information on management of liquidity and funding. The following schedule presents a profile of our investment securities portfolio. The amortized cost amounts represent the original cost of the investments, adjusted for related accumulated amortization or accretion of any yield adjustments, and for impairment losses, including credit-related impairment. The estimated fair value measurement levels and methodology are discussed in Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
(In millions)Par valueAmortized
cost
Estimated
fair
value
Par valueAmortized
cost
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
Municipal securities$658  $658  $662  $774  $774  $767  
Available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury securities25  25  25  40  40  40  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
Agency securities1,278  1,277  1,281  1,395  1,394  1,375  
Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
9,580  9,700  9,743  10,093  10,236  10,014  
Small Business Administration loan-backed securities
1,524  1,656  1,615  1,871  2,042  1,996  
Municipal securities1,197  1,310  1,344  1,178  1,303  1,291  
Other debt securities25  26  25  25  25  21  
Total available-for-sale13,629  13,994  14,033  14,602  15,040  14,737  
Total investment securities$14,287  $14,652  $14,695  $15,376  $15,814  $15,504  
The amortized cost of investment securities at September 30, 2019 decreased by 7% from the balances at December 31, 2018. Approximately 33% of the investment securities are floating rate as of September 30, 2019.
The investment securities portfolio includes $365 million of net premium that is distributed across various asset classes as illustrated in the preceding schedule. Premium amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2019, was $33 million, compared with $35 million for the same period in 2018, reducing the yield on securities by 87 bps compared with a 90 bps impact for the same period in 2018.
As of September 30, 2019, under the GAAP fair value accounting hierarchy, 0.2% of the $14 billion fair value of the AFS securities portfolio was valued at Level 1, 99.8% was valued at Level 2, and there were no Level 3 AFS securities. At December 31, 2018, 0.3% of the $14.7 billion fair value of AFS securities portfolio was valued at Level 1, 99.7% was valued at Level 2, and there were no Level 3 AFS securities. See Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of fair value accounting.
Exposure to State and Local Governments
We provide multiple products and services to state and local governments (referred to collectively as “municipalities”), including deposit services, loans, and investment banking services, and we invest in securities issued by the municipalities.
The following schedule summarizes our exposure to state and local municipalities:
MUNICIPALITIES
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Loans and leases$2,185  $1,661  
Held-to-maturity – municipal securities658  774  
Available-for-sale – municipal securities1,344  1,291  
Trading account – municipal securities147  89  
Unfunded lending commitments197  144  
Total direct exposure to municipalities
$4,531  $3,959  
At September 30, 2019, no municipal loans were on nonaccrual. Most of the municipal loan and lease portfolio is secured by real estate, equipment, or is a general obligation of a municipal entity. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the credit quality of these municipal loans.
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Foreign Exposure and Operations
Our credit exposure to foreign sovereign risks and total foreign credit exposure is not significant. We also do not have significant foreign exposure to derivative counterparties. We had no foreign deposits at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
Loan Portfolio
For the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, average loans accounted for 69% and 68%, respectively, of total average assets. As presented in the following schedule, the largest category was commercial and industrial loans, which constituted 30% of our loan portfolio at September 30, 2019.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in millions)Amount% of
total loans
Amount% of
total loans
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$14,846  30.4 %$14,513  31.0 %
Leasing332  0.7  327  0.7  
Owner-occupied7,924  16.2  7,661  16.4  
Municipal2,185  4.5  1,661  3.6  
Total commercial25,287  51.8  24,162  51.7  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development2,347  4.8  2,186  4.7  
Term9,469  19.4  8,939  19.1  
Total commercial real estate11,816  24.2  11,125  23.8  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line2,930  6.0  2,937  6.3  
1-4 family residential7,506  15.4  7,176  15.4  
Construction and other consumer real estate637  1.3  643  1.4  
Bankcard and other revolving plans494  1.0  491  1.0  
Other165  0.3  180  0.4  
Total consumer11,732  24.0  11,427  24.5  
Total net loans$48,835  100.0 %$46,714  100.0 %
Loan portfolio growth during the first nine months of 2019 continued to be widespread across loan products and geographies with particular strength in municipal, construction and land development, term commercial real estate, consumer 1-4 family residential, and commercial owner-occupied. The growth in the loan portfolio during the first nine months of 2019 was primarily at Amegy Bank (“Amegy”) and Zions Bank.
Other Noninterest-Bearing Investments
During the first nine months of 2019, the Bank decreased its short-term borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) by $1.35 billion. This decrease also led to a $54 million decrease in FHLB activity stock. Aside from this decrease, and a decrease in Federal Reserve stock, other noninterest-bearing investments remained relatively stable as set forth in the following schedule.
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OTHER NONINTEREST-BEARING INVESTMENTS
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Bank-owned life insurance$525  $516  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock136  190  
Federal Reserve stock115  139  
Farmer Mac stock50  54  
SBIC investments143  132  
Non-SBIC investment funds10  12  
Other  
Total other noninterest-bearing investments$982  $1,046  
Premises, Equipment, and Software
Net premises, equipment, and software increased $22 million, or 2.0%, during the first nine months of 2019. In 2017, the Bank implemented the first phase of our core lending and deposit systems replacement project, which replaced the Bank’s primary consumer lending systems. During the first quarter of 2019, the Bank successfully implemented the second phase of this project by replacing its primary commercial and commercial real estate lending systems. With this milestone reached, we now have substantially all our retail, commercial and commercial real estate loans on a new modern core platform. The Bank is well underway with the project to convert its deposit servicing system by 2022. The total core replacement project spend amount is comprised of both capitalized amounts and amounts that are expensed as incurred. The useful life for most of the capitalized costs is 10 years. The following schedule shows the total amount of costs capitalized, less accumulated depreciation, by phase for the core replacement project.
September 30, 2019
(In millions)Phase 1Phase 2Phase 3Total
Capitalized costs for the core replacement project
Total amount capitalized, less accumulated depreciation$57  $85  $54  $196  
Deposits
Deposits, both interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, are a primary source of funding for the Bank. Average total deposits for the first nine months of 2019 increased by 3%, compared with the first nine months of 2018, with average interest-bearing deposits increasing by 7% and average noninterest-bearing deposits decreasing by 2%. The average interest rate paid for interest-bearing deposits was 42 bps higher during the first nine months of 2019, compared with the first nine months of 2018.
Demand, savings, and money market deposits were 91% and 92% of total deposits at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, total deposits included $2.4 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, of brokered deposits.
See “Liquidity Risk Management” on page 32 for additional information on funding and borrowed funds.
RISK ELEMENTS
Since risk is inherent in substantially all of the Bank’s operations, management of risk is an integral part of its operations and is also a key determinant of its overall performance. The Board of Directors has appointed a Risk Oversight Committee (“ROC”) that consists of appointed Board members who oversee the Bank’s risk management processes. The ROC meets on a regular basis to monitor and review Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) activities. As required by its charter, the ROC performs oversight for various ERM activities and approves ERM policies and activities as detailed in the ROC charter.
Management applies various strategies to reduce the risks to which the Bank’s operations are exposed, including credit, interest rate and market, liquidity, and operational risks. These risks are overseen by the various management
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committees of which the Enterprise Risk Management Committee is the focal point for the monitoring and review of enterprise risk.
Credit Risk Management
Credit risk is the possibility of loss from the failure of a borrower, guarantor, or another obligor to fully perform under the terms of a credit-related contract. Credit risk arises primarily from our lending activities, as well as from off-balance sheet credit instruments. For a more comprehensive discussion of credit risk management, see “Credit Risk Management” in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Government Agency Guaranteed Loans
We participate in various guaranteed lending programs sponsored by U.S. government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), Federal Housing Authority, Veterans’ Administration, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As of September 30, 2019, the principal balance of these loans was $576 million, and the guaranteed portion of these loans was $432 million. Most of these loans were guaranteed by the SBA. The following schedule presents the composition of government agency guaranteed loans.
GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
Percent
guaranteed
December 31,
2018
Percent
guaranteed
Commercial$553  75 %$537  75 %
Commercial real estate16  75  14  79  
Consumer 100   100  
Total loans$576  75  $560  76  
Commercial Lending
The following schedule provides selected information regarding lending concentrations to certain industries in our commercial lending portfolio.
COMMERCIAL LENDING BY INDUSTRY GROUP
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in millions)AmountPercentAmountPercent
Real estate, rental and leasing$2,596  10.3 %$2,636  10.9 %
Retail trade 1
2,585  10.2  2,434  10.0  
Manufacturing2,223  8.8  2,145  8.9  
Finance and insurance1,833  7.2  2,036  8.4  
Healthcare and social assistance1,825  7.2  1,695  7.0  
Wholesale trade1,594  6.3  1,527  6.3  
Transportation and warehousing1,448  5.7  1,328  5.5  
Utilities 2
1,391  5.5  1,163  4.8  
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1,312  5.2  1,206  5.0  
Construction1,246  4.9  1,194  4.9  
Public Administration1,053  4.2  806  3.4  
Hospitality and food services1,008  4.0  1,005  4.2  
Professional, scientific, and technical services913  3.6  859  3.6  
Other Services (except Public Administration)851  3.4  887  3.7  
Other 3
3,409  13.5  3,241  13.4  
Total$25,287  100.0 %$24,162  100.0 %
1 At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 82% and 83% of retail trade consist of motor vehicle and parts dealers, gas stations, grocery stores, building material suppliers, and direct-to-consumer retailers, respectively.
2 Includes primarily utilities, power, and renewable energy.
3 No other industry group exceeds 3.3%.
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Commercial Real Estate Loans
Selected information indicative of credit quality regarding our CRE loan portfolio is presented in the following schedule.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO BY LOAN TYPE AND COLLATERAL LOCATION
(Dollar amounts in millions)Collateral Location
Loan typeAs of
date
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoNevadaTexasUtah/
Idaho
Wash-ington
Other 1
Total% of 
total
CRE
Commercial term
Balance outstanding
9/30/2019$1,118  $3,063  $572  $655  $1,656  $1,447  $414  $544  $9,469  80.1 %
% of loan type11.8 %32.4 %6.0 %6.9 %17.5 %15.3 %4.4 %5.7 %100.0 %
Delinquency rates 2:
30-89 days
9/30/2019— %0.1 %0.2 %0.2 %— %— %— %0.2 %0.1 %
6/30/20190.2 %— %— %— %— %0.3 %— %0.4 %0.1 %
≥ 90 days
9/30/2019— %0.1 %— %— %0.1 %0.1 %— %— %0.1 %
6/30/2019— %0.1 %— %— %0.1 %0.1 %— %— %0.1 %
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
9/30/2019$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
6/30/2019—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Nonaccrual loans
9/30/2019$—  $ $—  $—  $ $ $—  $14  $29  
6/30/2019  —  —    —  14  31  
Residential construction and land development
Balance outstanding
9/30/2019$47  $331  $86  $—  $198  $118  $10  $19  $809  6.9 %
% of loan type5.8 %41.0 %10.6 %— %24.4 %14.6 %1.2 %2.4 %100.0 %
Delinquency rates 2:
30-89 days
9/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %
6/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %
≥ 90 days
9/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %
6/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
9/30/2019$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
6/30/2019—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Nonaccrual loans
9/30/2019$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
6/30/2019—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Commercial construction and land development
Balance outstanding
9/30/2019$183  $252  $69  $81  $313  $442  $141  $57  $1,538  13.0 %
% of loan type11.9 %16.4 %4.5 %5.3 %20.3 %28.7 %9.2 %3.7 %100.0 %
Delinquency rates 2:
30-89 days
9/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %
6/30/2019— %3.5 %— %— %— %— %5.8 %— %1.2 %
≥ 90 days
9/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %— %
6/30/2019— %— %— %— %— %1.2 %— %— %0.3 %
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
9/30/2019$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
6/30/2019—  —  —  —  —   —  —   
Nonaccrual loans
9/30/2019$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
6/30/2019—  —  —  —  —   —  —   
Total construction and land development
9/30/2019$230  $583  $155  $81  $511  $560  $151  $76  $2,347  
Total commercial real estate
9/30/2019$1,348  $3,646  $727  $736  $2,167  $2,007  $565  $620  $11,816  100.0 %
1 No other geography exceeds $86 million for all three loan types.
2 Delinquency rates include nonaccrual loans.
Approximately 11% of the CRE term loans consist of mini-perm loans as of September 30, 2019. For such loans, construction has been completed and the project has stabilized to a level that supports the granting of a mini-perm loan in accordance with our underwriting standards. Mini-perm loans generally have initial maturities of one to five
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years. The remaining 89% of CRE loans are term loans with initial maturities generally of 5 to 20 years. The stabilization criteria for a project to qualify for a term loan differ by product type and include criteria related to the cash flow generated by the project, loan-to-value ratio, and occupancy rates.
Approximately $202 million, or 9%, of the construction and land development portfolio at September 30, 2019 consists of land acquisition and development loans. Most of these land acquisition and development loans are secured by specific retail, apartment, office, or other projects.
For a more comprehensive discussion of commercial real estate loans, see the “Commercial Real Estate Loans” section in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Consumer Loans
We have mainly been an originator of first and second mortgages, generally considered to be of prime quality. We generally hold variable-rate loans in our portfolio and sell “conforming” fixed-rate loans to third parties, including Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, for which we make representations and warranties that the loans meet certain underwriting and collateral documentation standards.
We are also engaged in Home Equity Credit Line (“HECL”) lending. At both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our HECL portfolio totaled $2.9 billion. The following schedule describes the composition of our HECL portfolio by lien status.
HECL PORTFOLIO BY LIEN STATUS
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Secured by first deeds of trust$1,398  $1,458  
Secured by second (or junior) liens1,532  1,479  
Total$2,930  $2,937  
At September 30, 2019, loans representing less than 1% of the outstanding balance in the HECL portfolio were estimated to have combined loan-to-value ratios (“CLTV”) above 100%. An estimated CLTV ratio is the ratio of our loan plus any prior lien amounts divided by the estimated current collateral value. At origination, underwriting standards for the HECL portfolio generally include a maximum 80% CLTV with high credit scores at origination.
Approximately 88% of our HECL portfolio is still in the draw period, and approximately 16% of those loans are scheduled to begin amortizing within the next five years. We regularly analyze the risk of borrower default in the event of a loan becoming fully amortizing and the risk of higher interest rates. The analysis indicates that the risk of loss from this factor is minimal in the current economic environment. The annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average balances for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 for the HECL portfolio was (0.02)% for both periods. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the credit quality of this portfolio.
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and leases and other real estate owned (“OREO”) decreased to 0.48% at September 30, 2019, compared with 0.55% at December 31, 2018.
Total nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2019 decreased $19 million from December 31, 2018, primarily in the commercial owner-occupied loan portfolio. The largest total decrease in nonaccrual loans occurred at Amegy, mainly due to improvements in the oil and gas-related portfolio.
The balance of nonaccrual loans can decrease due to paydowns, charge-offs, and the return of loans to accrual status under certain conditions. If a nonaccrual loan is refinanced or restructured, the new note is immediately placed on nonaccrual. If a restructured loan performs under the new terms for at least a period of six months, the loan can be considered for return to accrual status. See “Restructured Loans” following for more information. Bank policy does not allow for the conversion of nonaccrual construction and land development loans to CRE term loans. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on nonaccrual loans.
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The following schedule sets forth our nonperforming assets:
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Nonaccrual loans 1
$233  $252  
Other real estate owned  
Total nonperforming assets$237  $256  
Ratio of nonperforming assets to net loans and leases1 and other real estate owned
0.48 %0.55 %
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more$ $10  
Ratio of accruing loans past due 90 days or more to loans and leases1
0.01 %0.02 %
Nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more$239  $262  
Ratio of nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more to loans and leases1
0.49 %0.56 %
Accruing loans past due 30-89 days$84  $65  
Nonaccrual loans1 current as to principal and interest payments
53.6 %58.5 %
1 Includes loans held for sale.
Restructured Loans
Troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) are loans that have been modified to accommodate a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties, and for whom we have granted a concession that we would not otherwise consider. TDRs decreased $20 million, or 10%, during the first nine months of 2019, primarily due to payments and payoffs. Commercial loans may be modified to provide the borrower more time to complete the project, to achieve a higher lease-up percentage, to sell the property, or for other reasons. Consumer loan TDRs represent loan modifications in which a concession has been granted to the borrower who is unable to refinance the loan with another lender, or who is experiencing economic hardship. Such consumer loan TDRs may include first-lien residential mortgage loans and home equity loans.
If the restructured loan performs for at least six months according to the modified terms, and an analysis of the customer’s financial condition indicates that we are reasonably assured of repayment of the modified principal and interest, the loan may be returned to accrual status. The borrower’s payment performance prior to and following the restructuring is taken into account to determine whether a loan should be returned to accrual status.
ACCRUING AND NONACCRUING TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURED LOANS
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Restructured loans – accruing$90  $112  
Restructured loans – nonaccruing92  90  
Total$182  $202  
In the periods following the calendar year in which a loan was restructured, a loan may no longer be reported as a TDR if it is on accrual, is in compliance with its modified terms, and yields a market rate (as determined and documented at the time of the modification or restructure). See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding TDRs.
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TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURED LOANS ROLLFORWARD
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2019201820192018
Balance at beginning of period$176  $181  $202  $226  
New identified TDRs and principal increases27  46  47  115  
Payments and payoffs(21) (19) (60) (107) 
Charge-offs—  (1) (5) (4) 
No longer reported as TDRs—  (2) —  (20) 
Sales and other—  (1) (2) (6) 
Balance at end of period$182  $204  $182  $204  

Allowance for Credit Losses
In analyzing the adequacy of the ALLL, we utilize a comprehensive loan grading system to determine the risk potential in the portfolio and also consider the results of independent internal credit reviews. To determine the adequacy of the allowance, our loan and lease portfolio is broken into segments based on loan type.
The following schedule shows the changes in the allowance for loan losses and a summary of loan loss experience:
SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE
(Dollar amounts in millions)Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2018
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Loans and leases outstanding (net of unearned income)$48,835  $46,714  $45,810  
Average loans and leases outstanding (net of unearned income)$48,114  $45,425  $45,159  
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance at beginning of period$495  $518  $518  
Provision for loan losses30  (39) (46) 
Charge-offs:
Commercial33  46  38  
Commercial real estate   
Consumer12  18  13  
Total46  69  56  
Recoveries:
Commercial19  68  50  
Commercial real estate   
Consumer   
Total31  85  64  
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries)15  (16) (8) 
Balance at end of period$510  $495  $480  
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average loans and leases0.04 %(0.04)%(0.02)%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to net loans and leases, at period end
1.04 %1.06 %1.05 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans, at period end
219 %201 %167 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more, at period end
213 %193 %160 %
The total ALLL increased during the first nine months of 2019 by $15 million as a result of loan growth, increased net charge-offs, and an increase in the qualitative portion related to general economic indicators.
The RULC represents a reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments and standby letters of credit. The reserve is separately shown in the balance sheet and any related increases or decreases in the
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reserve are shown separately in the statement of income. At September 30, 2019, the reserve increased by $5 million from December 31, 2018, and increased by $4 million from September 30, 2018.
See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to the ACL and credit trends experienced in each portfolio segment.
Interest Rate and Market Risk Management
Interest rate and market risk are managed centrally. Interest rate risk is the potential for reduced net interest income and other rate-sensitive income resulting from adverse changes in the level of interest rates. Market risk is the potential for loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of fixed income securities, equity securities, other earning assets, and derivative financial instruments as a result of changes in interest rates or other factors. As a financial institution that engages in transactions involving an array of financial products, we are exposed to both interest rate risk and market risk.
The Bank’s Board of Directors is responsible for approving the overall policies relating to the management of the financial risk of the Bank, including interest rate and market risk management. The Board has established the Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) consisting of members of management, to which it has delegated the responsibility of managing interest rate and market risk for the Bank. ALCO establishes and periodically revises policy limits and reviews with the ROC the limits and limit exceptions reported by management.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is one of the most significant risks to which we are regularly exposed. In general, our goal in managing interest rate risk is to manage balance sheet sensitivity to reduce net income volatility due to changes in interest rates.
Over the course of the last several years, we have actively reduced the level of asset sensitivity through the purchase of short-to-medium duration agency pass-through securities and funding these purchases by reducing money market investments and increasing short-term borrowings. This repositioning of the investment portfolio has increased current net interest income while dampening the impact of lower rates on net interest income contraction. We anticipate moderately lower net interest income in a falling rate environment as our assets reprice more quickly than our liabilities. Furthermore, as our deposit rates changes tend to lag changes in our assets, we anticipate a reduction in current interest income in a stable rate environment as asset yields level off and deposit rates continue to increase slightly.
Additionally, during 2019 we've expanded our use of interest rate derivatives to further reduce asset sensitivity through purchased interest rate floors and additional receive-fixed interest rate swaps, designated as cash flow hedges of pools of floating-rate loans. We also use receive-fixed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt to further manage our interest rate risk profile.
In July of 2019, the Bank restructured its portfolio of purchased interest rate floors that had an aggregate notional amount of $3.5 billion and strike rates of 1.50%. The restructuring doubled the notional amount of the floors to $7.0 billion and reduced the strike rates to 1.00% at no cost to the Bank. In late August of 2019, the Bank terminated the entire portfolio of interest rate floors and replaced them with an additional $2.0 billion in notional amount of receive-fixed interest rate swaps. The aggregate fair value of floors was $34 million at the time of termination, which represents a $26 million increase over the $8 million premium paid for the floors. The net $26 million gain is deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") and amortized into interest income on a straight-line basis over the original contractual life of the floors with the offsetting entry recorded as an increase in interest income.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Bank issued a $500 million subordinated note with an interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of October 29, 2029 and subsequently entered into a receive-fixed interest rate swap. The note and swap constitute a qualifying fair value hedging relationship as the terms of the interest rate swap match the critical terms of the hedged note, resulting in the expectation that the swap will be highly effective as a hedging
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instrument. The issuance of the debt, combined with the swap, had no meaningful impact to the Bank's interest rate risk profile. For more information on derivatives designated as qualifying cash flow and fair value hedges, see Note 7 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The issuance of the subordinated note will add approximately 89 basis points to our total capital ratio.
The schedule below presents all derivatives utilized in our asset liability management ("ALM") activities that are designated in qualifying hedging relationships as defined by GAAP as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The schedule includes the notional amount, fair value, and the weighted-average receive-fixed rate for each category of interest rate derivatives, shown by maturity for the next five years.
September 30, 2019
Contractual Maturity
(Dollar amounts in millions)TotalRemainder
of 2019
20202021202220232024Thereafter
Cash flow hedges
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps
Net fair value1
$63  $—  $—  $—  $36  $10  $17  $—  
Total notional amount3,613  25  438  50  2,400  300  400  —  
Weighted-average fixed-rate1.94 %1.53 %1.56 %1.81 %2.06 %2.35 %2.35 %— %
Fair value hedges
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps
Net fair value1
$24  $—  $—  $13  $11  $—  $—  $—  
Total notional amount1,000  —  —  500  500  —  —  —  
Weighted-average fixed-rate3.43 %— %— %3.50 %3.35 %— %— %— %
Total ALM interest rate derivatives
Net fair value1
$87  $—  $—  $13  $47  $10  $17  $—  
Total notional amount4,613  25  438  550  2,900  300  400  —  

December 31, 2018
Contractual Maturity
(Dollar amounts in millions)Total201920202021202220232024Thereafter
Cash flow hedges
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps
Net fair value1
$(8) $(1) $(6) $(1) $—  $—  $—  $—  
Total notional amount688  200  438  50  —  —  —  —  
Weighted-average fixed-rate1.66 %1.62 %1.56 %1.81 %— %— %— %— %
Fair value hedges
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps
Net fair value1
$ $—  $—  $ $—  $—  $—  $—  
Total notional amount500  —  —  500  —  —  —  —  
Weighted-average fixed-rate3.50 %— %— %3.50 %— %— %— %— %
Total ALM interest rate derivatives
Net fair value1
$(3) $(1) $(6) $ $—  $—  $—  $—  
Total notional amount1,188  200  438  550  —  —  —  —  
1Fair Values shown in the schedule above are presented net, with both positive and negative fair values reported in a single amount for each line. Values exclude the effects of collateral settlements for centrally cleared derivatives.
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Interest Rate Risk Measurement
We monitor interest rate risk through the use of two complementary measurement methods: net interest income simulation, or Earnings at Risk (“EaR”), and Economic Value of Equity at Risk (“EVE”). EaR analyzes the expected change in near term (one year) net interest income in response to changes in interest rates. In the EVE method, we measure the expected changes in the fair value of equity in response to changes in interest rates.
EaR is an estimate of the change in total net interest income that would be recognized under different interest rate environments over a one-year period. This simulated impact to net interest income due to a change in rates uses as its base a modeled net interest income that is not necessarily the same as the most recent quarter's or year's reported net interest income. Rather, EaR employs estimated net interest income under an unchanged interest rate scenario as the basis for comparison. The EaR process then simulates changes to the base net interest income under several interest rate scenarios, including parallel and nonparallel interest rate shifts across the yield curve, taking into account deposit repricing assumptions and estimates of the possible exercise of embedded options within the portfolio (e.g., a borrower’s ability to refinance a loan under a lower-rate environment). The EaR model does not contemplate changes in fee income that are amortized into interest income (e.g. premiums, discounts, origination points and costs, etc). Our policy contains a trigger for a 10% decline in rate-sensitive income as well as a risk capacity of a 13% decline if rates were to immediately rise or fall in parallel by 200 bps. As of December 31, 2018 the EaR declined by 12% for a 200 bps decline in rates. This trigger violation informed our decision to move to a less asset-sensitive position throughout 2019. As of September 30, 2019 the EaR declined by 9% for a 200 bps decline in rates.
EVE is calculated as the fair value of all assets minus the fair value of liabilities. We measure changes in the dollar amount of EVE for parallel shifts in interest rates. Due to embedded optionality and asymmetric rate risk, changes in EVE can be useful in quantifying risks not apparent for small rate changes. Examples of such risks may include out-of-the-money interest rate caps (or limits) on loans, which have little effect under small rate movements but may become important if large rate changes were to occur, or substantial prepayment deceleration for low-rate mortgages in a higher-rate environment. Our policy contains a trigger for an 8% decline in EVE as well as a risk capacity of a 10% decline if rates were to immediately rise or fall in parallel by 200 bps. Exceptions to the EVE limits are subject to notification and approval by the ROC.
Estimating the impact on net interest income and EVE requires that we assess a number of variables and make various assumptions in managing our exposure to changes in interest rates. The assessments address deposit withdrawals and deposit product migration (e.g., customers moving money from checking accounts to certificates of deposit), competitive pricing (e.g., existing loans and deposits are assumed to roll into new loans and deposits at similar spreads relative to benchmark interest rates), loan and security prepayments, and the effects of other similar embedded options. As a result of uncertainty about the maturity and repricing characteristics of both deposits and loans, we also calculate the sensitivity of EaR and EVE results to key assumptions. As most of our liabilities are comprised of indeterminate maturity and managed rate deposits, the modeled results are highly sensitive to the assumptions used for these deposits, such as checking, savings and money market accounts, and also to prepayment assumptions used for loans with prepayment options. We use historical regression analysis as a guide for setting such assumptions; however, due to the current low interest rate environment, which has little historical precedent, estimated deposit behavior may not reflect actual future results. Additionally, competition for funding in the marketplace has and may again result in changes to deposit pricing on interest-bearing accounts that are greater or less than changes in benchmark interest rates such as LIBOR or the federal funds rate.
Under most rising interest rate environments, we would expect some customers to move balances from demand deposits to interest-bearing accounts such as money market, savings, or certificates of deposit. The models are particularly sensitive to the assumption about the rate of such migration.
In addition, we assume certain correlation rates, often referred to as a “deposit beta,” of interest-bearing deposits, wherein the rates paid to customers change at a different pace when compared with changes in average benchmark interest rates. Generally, certificates of deposit are assumed to have a high correlation rate, while interest-on-checking accounts are assumed to have a lower correlation rate. Actual results may differ materially due to factors
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including the shape of the yield curve, competitive pricing, money supply, credit worthiness of the Bank, and so forth; however, we use our historical experience as well as industry data to inform our assumptions.
The aforementioned migration and correlation assumptions result in deposit durations presented in the following schedule.
DEPOSIT ASSUMPTIONS
September 30, 2019
ProductEffective duration (unchanged) Effective duration
(+200 bps)
 
Demand deposits3.0 %3.0 %
Money market3.1 %1.7 %
Savings and interest-on-checking3.1 %2.4 %
As of the dates indicated and incorporating the assumptions previously described, the following schedule shows EaR, or percentage change in net interest income, based on a static balance sheet size, in the first year after the interest rate change if interest rates were to sustain immediate parallel changes ranging from -100 bps to +300 bps.
INCOME SIMULATION – CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME
September 30, 2019
Parallel shift in rates (in bps)1
Repricing scenario-1000+100+200+300
Earnings at Risk(4.0)%— %2.7 %5.6 %8.2 %
1 Assumes rates cannot go below zero in the negative rate shift.
For non-maturity interest-bearing deposits, the weighted average modeled beta is 44%. If the weighted average deposit beta were to decline to 32%, the EaR in the -100bps shock would change from -4.0% to -4.7%.
For comparative purposes, the December 31, 2018 measures are presented in the following schedule.
December 31, 2018
Parallel shift in rates (in bps)1
Repricing scenario-1000+100+200+300
Earnings at Risk(5.3)%— %3.4 %5.1 %10.1 %
1 Assumes rates cannot go below zero in the negative rate shift.
The asset sensitivity as measured by EaR decreased slightly since December 31, 2018, due to changes in the investment securities and funding compositions.
The EaR analysis focuses on parallel rate shocks across the term structure of rates. The yield curve typically does not move in a parallel manner. If we consider a steepening rate shock where the short-term rate moves -200bps but the ten-year rate only moves -30bps, the earnings decline is 18% less severe over 12 months compared with the parallel -200bps rate shock.
CHANGES IN ECONOMIC VALUE OF EQUITY
As of the dates indicated, the following schedule shows our estimated percentage change in EVE under parallel interest rate changes ranging from -100 bps to +300 bps. For non-maturity interest-bearing deposits, the weighted average modeled beta is 44%. If the weighted average deposit beta were to decrease to 32% it would change the EVE in the -100bps shock from 11.9% to 12.6%. The significant increase in EVE in the down rate shock is a result of the fact that in a very low rate environment the discount to par on deposits is floored at zero.
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September 30, 2019
Parallel shift in rates (in bps)1
Repricing scenario-1000+100+200+300
Economic Value of Equity11.9 %— %0.9 %(0.2)%(1.8)%
1 Assumes rates cannot go below zero in the negative rate shift.
For comparative purposes, the December 31, 2018 measures are presented in the following schedule. The changes in EVE measures from December 31, 2018 are primarily driven by the behavior of the deposit models. For non-maturity deposits, the deposit premium (or discount below par value) is floored at zero in a low-rate environment. With term rates significantly lower on September 30, 2019 than on December 31, 2018 (e.g., 5 year LIBOR swap is approximately 110bps lower), deposit premium valuations have approached the floor resulting in minimal downward change in the -100bp rate shock. Furthermore, during 2019 some deposit model parameters were updated, which made the premium valuation closer to zero and the negative rate shock less comparable to the December 31, 2018 value. The positive rate shocks were less impacted by these model updates.
December 31, 2018
Parallel shift in rates (in bps)1
Repricing scenario-1000+100+200+300
Economic Value of Equity(2.5)%— %(2.1)%(5.6)%(5.4)%
1 Assumes rates cannot go below zero in the negative rate shift.
Our focus on business banking also plays a significant role in determining the nature of the Bank’s asset-liability management posture. At September 30, 2019, $21 billion of the Bank’s commercial lending and CRE loan balances were scheduled to reprice in the next three months. Of these variable-rate loans approximately 98% are tied to either the prime rate or LIBOR. For these variable-rate loans we have executed $3.6 billion of cash flow hedges by receiving fixed rates on interest rate swaps or through purchased interest rate floors. Additionally, asset sensitivity is reduced due to $145 million of variable-rate loans being priced at floored rates at September 30, 2019, which were above the “index plus spread” rate by an average of 37 bps. At September 30, 2019, we also had $3.3 billion of variable-rate consumer loans scheduled to reprice in the next three months. Of these variable-rate consumer loans approximately $145 million were priced at floored rates, which were above the “index plus spread” rate by an average of 27 bps.
See Notes 3 and 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding derivative instruments.
In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority, the authority regulating LIBOR, along with various other regulatory bodies, announced that LIBOR would likely be discontinued at the end of 2021. LIBOR makes up the most liquid and common interest rate index in the world and is commonly referenced in financial instruments. We have exposure to LIBOR in various aspects through our financial contracts. We are currently working with various industry groups and internal working groups to determine an appropriate replacement index for affected contracts that expire after the expected discontinuation of LIBOR on December 31, 2021. Instruments that may be impacted include loans, securities, and derivatives, among other financial contracts indexed to LIBOR and that mature after December 31, 2021. We are actively working to address any impacted contracts but realize that amending certain contracts indexed to LIBOR may require consent from the counterparties which could be difficult and costly to obtain in certain limited circumstances.
Market Risk – Fixed Income
We engage in the underwriting and trading of municipal securities. This trading activity exposes us to a risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the prices of these fixed income securities.
At September 30, 2019, we had a relatively small amount, $280 million, of trading assets and $4 million of securities sold, not yet purchased, compared with $106 million and $85 million, respectively, at December 31, 2018.
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We are exposed to market risk through changes in fair value. We are also exposed to market risk for interest rate swaps used to hedge interest rate risk. Changes in the fair value of AFS securities and in interest rate swaps that qualify as cash flow hedges are included in AOCI for each financial reporting period. During the third quarter of 2019, the after-tax change in AOCI attributable to AFS securities increased by $20 million, due largely to changes in the interest rate environment, compared with a $46 million decrease in the same prior year period.
Market Risk – Equity Investments
Through our equity investment activities, we own equity securities that are publicly-traded. In addition, we own equity securities in companies and governmental entities, e.g., the Federal Reserve Bank and an FHLB, that are not publicly-traded. The accounting for equity investments may use the cost, fair value, equity, or full consolidation methods of accounting, depending on our ownership position and degree of involvement in influencing the investees’ affairs. Regardless of the accounting method, the value of our investment is subject to fluctuation. Because the fair value of these securities may fall below our investment costs, we are exposed to the possibility of loss. Equity investments in private and public companies are approved, monitored and evaluated by the Bank’s Equity Investment Committee consisting of members of management.
We hold both direct and indirect investments in predominantly pre-public companies, primarily through various small business investment company ("SBIC") venture capital funds. Our equity exposure to these investments was $143 million and $132 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. On occasion, some of the companies within our SBIC investments may issue an initial public offering. In this case, the fund is generally subject to a lockout period before liquidating the investment, which can introduce additional market risk.
Additionally, Amegy has an alternative investments portfolio. These investments are primarily directed towards equity buyout and mezzanine funds with a key strategy of deriving ancillary commercial banking business from the portfolio companies. Early-stage venture capital funds are generally not a part of the strategy because the underlying companies are typically not creditworthy. The carrying value of Amegys equity investments was $10 million and $11 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Liquidity Risk Management
Overview
Liquidity refers to our capacity to meet our cash and collateral obligations and to manage both expected and unexpected cash flows without adversely impacting the operations or financial strength of the Bank. Sources of liquidity include both traditional forms of funding, such as deposits, borrowings, and equity and unencumbered assets, such as marketable loans and securities. The Bank continues to perform liquidity stress tests and assess its portfolio of highly liquid assets (sufficient to cover 30-day funding needs under the stress scenarios). At September 30, 2019, our investment securities portfolio of $15.0 billion and cash and money market investments of $2.4 billion collectively comprised 25% of total assets.
Liquidity Management Actions
The Bank’s consolidated cash, interest-bearing deposits held as investments, and security resell agreements was $2.3 billion at September 30, 2019 compared to $2.4 billion at December 31, 2018 and $1.5 billion at September 30, 2018. During the first nine months of 2019 uses of cash were primarily from (1) loan originations, (2) a decrease in short-term funds borrowed, (3) repurchases of our common stock, and (4) dividends on common and preferred stock. The primary sources of cash during the same period were from (1) an increase in deposits, (2) a decrease in investment securities, (3) net cash provided by operating activities, and (4) the issuance of long-term debt.
Total deposits were $56.1 billion at September 30, 2019 compared to $54.1 billion at December 31, 2018 and $53.8 billion at September 30, 2018. The increase for the first nine months of 2019 was a result of a $1.3 billion, $606 million, and a $125 million increase in savings and money market deposits, time deposits, and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, respectively. The Bank’s core deposits, consisting of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings and money market deposits, and time deposits under $250,000, was $52.8 billion at September 30, 2019 compared with $51.2 billion at December 31, 2018 and $50.9 billion at September 30, 2018.
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During the first nine months of 2019, the Bank issued a $500 million senior note with an interest rate of 3.35% and a maturity date of March 4, 2022. At September 30, 2019, maturities of our long-term senior and subordinated debt ranged from August 2021 to September 2028. During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Bank issued a $500 million subordinated note with an interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of October 29, 2029 and subsequently entered into a receive-fixed interest rate swap.
The Bank’s cash payments for interest, reflected in operating expenses, increased to $315 million during the first nine months of 2019 from $157 million during the first nine months of 2018. This increase is due to an increase in deposits and long-term borrowings, and higher interest rates paid on deposits and short-term borrowings. Additionally, the Bank paid approximately $196 million of dividends on preferred stock and common stock for the first nine months of 2019 compared with $172 million for the first nine months of 2018. Dividends paid per common share increased from $0.30 in the third quarter of 2018 to $0.34 in the third quarter of 2019. In October 2019, the Board approved a quarterly common dividend of $0.34 per share.
General financial market and economic conditions impact our access to, and cost of, external financing. Access to funding markets for the Bank is also directly affected by the credit ratings received from various rating agencies. The ratings not only influence the costs associated with the borrowings, but can also influence the sources of the borrowings. All of the credit rating agencies rate the Bank’s debt at an investment-grade level. The Bank’s credit ratings did not change during the first nine months of 2019 and are presented in the following schedule.
CREDIT RATINGS
as of October 31, 2019:
Rating agencyOutlook Long-term issuer/senior
debt rating
Subordinated debt ratingShort-term debt rating
KrollStableA-BBB+K2
S&PStableBBB+BBBA-2
FitchPositiveBBBBBB-F2
The FHLB system and Federal Reserve Banks have been and are a source of back-up liquidity and a significant source of funding. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is a member of the FHLB of Des Moines. The FHLB allows member banks to borrow against their eligible loans and securities to satisfy liquidity and funding requirements. The Bank is required to invest in FHLB and Federal Reserve stock to maintain their borrowing capacity.
The amount available for additional FHLB and Federal Reserve borrowings was approximately $14.5 billion at September 30, 2019 compared to $13.8 billion at December 31, 2018. Loans with a carrying value of approximately $22.9 billion at September 30, 2019 have been pledged at the FHLB of Des Moines and the Federal Reserve as collateral for current and potential borrowings compared with $22.6 billion at December 31, 2018. At September 30, 2019, we had $3.2 billion of short-term FHLB borrowings outstanding and no long-term FHLB or Federal Reserve borrowings outstanding, compared with $4.5 billion of short-term FHLB borrowings and no long-term FHLB or Federal Reserve borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2018. At September 30, 2019, our total investment in FHLB and Federal Reserve stock was $136 million and $115 million, respectively, compared with $190 million and $139 million at December 31, 2018.
Our AFS investment securities are primarily held as a source of contingent liquidity. We target securities that can be easily turned into cash through sale or repurchase agreements and whose value remains relatively stable during market disruptions. We regularly manage our short-term funding needs through secured borrowing with the securities pledged as collateral. Interest rate risk management is another consideration for selection of investment securities. Our AFS securities balances have generally been level over the last year, but decreased by $639 from the second quarter of 2019.
The Bank’s loan to total deposit ratio has increased slightly and was 87% at September 30, 2019 compared with 86% at December 31, 2018, and 85% at September 30, 2018, indicating higher loan growth than deposit growth. We expect that loan growth will continue to be higher than deposit growth. If our operating and investing activities do not provide the additional loan funding required, the Bank will rely on more expensive wholesale funding for a
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portion of its loan growth. Our use of borrowed funds (both short- and long-term) decreased by $556 million during the first nine months of 2019 as our deposit growth, decrease in AFS securities, and operating activities primarily funded loan growth over the period.
During the first nine months of 2019 we paid income taxes of $179 million compared to $142 million for the first nine months of 2018.
We may also, from time to time, issue additional preferred stock, senior or subordinated notes or other forms of capital or debt instruments, depending on our capital, funding, asset-liability management or other needs as market conditions warrant and subject to any required regulatory approvals. Management believes that the sources of available liquidity are adequate to meet all reasonably foreseeable short-term and intermediate-term demands. A more comprehensive discussion of liquidity risk management, including certain contractual obligations, is contained in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Operational Risk Management
Operational risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings or capital arising from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, human errors or misconduct, or adverse external events. In our ongoing efforts to identify and manage operational risk, we have an ERM department whose responsibility is to help employees, management and the Board of Directors to assess, understand, measure, manage, and monitor risk in accordance with our Risk Appetite Framework. We have documented both controls and the Control Self-Assessment related to financial reporting under the 2013 framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (“FDICIA”).
Periodic reviews by the Bank’s Compliance Risk Management, Internal Audit and Credit Examination departments are conducted on a regular basis, and the Data Governance department also provides key governance surrounding data integrity and availability oversight. We are continually improving our oversight of operational risk, including enhancement of risk identification, risk and control self-assessments, and antifraud measures, which are reported on a regular basis to enterprise management committees.
The number and sophistication of attempts to disrupt or penetrate our critical systems, sometimes referred to as hacking, cyber fraud, cyber attacks, cyber terrorism, or other similar names, also continue to grow. Given the importance and increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, the Bank has designated cyber risk a level one risk in its risk taxonomy, which places it at the highest level of oversight with its other top risks.
For a more comprehensive discussion of operational risk management see our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Overview
We believe that a strong capital position is vital to continued profitability and to promoting depositor and investor confidence. The Bank has a fundamental financial objective to consistently produce superior risk-adjusted returns on its shareholders’ capital. The Bank continues to utilize stress testing as the primary mechanism to inform its decisions on the appropriate level of capital and capital actions, based upon actual and hypothetically-stressed economic conditions. The results of our internal stress tests are publicly available on the Bank's website. The timing and amount of capital actions are subject to various factors, including the Bank's financial performance, business needs, prevailing and anticipated economic conditions, and OCC approval.
Common stock and additional paid-in capital decreased $804 million, or 21%, from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019, primarily due to $825 million of Bank common stock repurchases from publicly announced plans.
Capital Management Actions
During the first nine months of 2019, the Bank repurchased 18.0 million shares of common stock, or 10% of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2018, for $825 million at an average price of $45.89 per share.
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During the last four quarters, the Bank repurchased 23.1 million shares of common stock, or 12% of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2018, for $1.1 billion at an average price of $46.50 per share. In October 2019, the Bank announced that the Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase $275 million of common stock during the fourth quarter of 2019. Shares may be repurchased occasionally in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, utilizing Rule 10b5-1 plans or otherwise.
The Bank paid common dividends of $170 million, or $0.94 per share, during the first nine months of 2019 compared to $145 million, or $0.74 per share, during the first nine months of 2018. In October 2019, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per common share payable on November 21, 2019 to shareholders of record on November 14, 2019. The Bank also paid dividends on preferred stock of $27 million for both the first nine months of 2019 and 2018. See Note 9 for additional detail about capital management transactions during the first nine months of 2019.
CAPITAL DISTRIBUTIONS
Three Months Ended
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
June 30,
2018
March 31,
2018
Common dividends paid$60  $54  $56  $57  $58  $47  $40  
Bank common stock repurchased – from publicly announced plans
275  275  275  250  185  120  115  
Total capital distributed to common shareholders
$335  $329  $331  $307  $243  $167  $155  
Capital distributed as a percentage of net earnings applicable to common shareholders
157 %174 %161 %141 %113 %89 %67 %
As previously discussed, the elevated level of common stock repurchases we executed during the past several quarters, and announced for the fourth quarter of 2019, will moderate in the near term as we approach our target capital amounts and ratios. The Bank expects to maintain the appropriate amount of capital to cover inherent risk in a changing interest rate environment and economy, while distributing excess capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Total shareholders’ equity has remained consistent and was $7.5 billion at September 30, 2019 and $7.6 billion at both December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018. The primary decreases during the first nine months of 2019 was $825 million from repurchases of Bank common stock from publicly announced plans and $196 million from common and preferred stock dividends paid. The primary increases during the same period was net income of $633 million and $299 million from an increase in the fair value of our AFS securities due largely to changes in the interest rate environment.
Weighted average diluted shares decreased by 24 million and 20 million when comparing the third quarters of 2019 and 2018 and the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively, primarily due to Bank common stock repurchases and a decrease in the Bank’s common share price which reduced the dilutive impact of common stock warrants outstanding. As of September 30, 2019, the Bank had 29.3 million ZIONW common stock warrants outstanding with an exercise price of $34.14 which expire on May 22, 2020.
The following schedule presents diluted shares from the outstanding common stock warrants at September 30, 2019 at various Zions Bancorporation, N.A. common stock market prices as of October 31, 2019, excluding the effect of changes in exercise cost and common stock warrant share multiplier from the future payment of common stock dividends.
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IMPACT OF COMMON STOCK WARRANTS
Assumed Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Common Stock Market Price  Diluted Shares (000s) 
$30.00  
35.00  2,856
40.00  6,422
45.00  9,196  
50.00  11,415
55.00  13,230  
60.00  14,743  
65.00  16,024  
See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our common stock warrants.
Basel III Capital Requirements
The Bank is subject to Basel III capital requirements to maintain adequate levels of capital as measured by several regulatory capital ratios. We met all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules as of September 30, 2019. The following schedule presents the Bank’s capital and performance ratios as of September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
CAPITAL RATIOS
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Tangible common equity ratio1
8.5 %8.9 %9.1 %
Tangible equity ratio1
9.4  9.7  9.9  
Average equity to average assets (three months ended)10.8  11.2  11.4  
Basel III risk-based capital ratios:
Common equity tier 1 capital 10.4  11.7  12.1  
Tier 1 leverage9.3  10.3  10.5  
Tier 1 risk-based11.4  12.7  13.1  
Total risk-based12.6  13.9  14.6  
Return on average common equity (three months ended)12.1  12.4  12.1  
Return on average tangible common equity (three months ended)1
14.2  14.5  14.2  
Tangible book value per common share$34.80  $31.97  $31.08  
1 See “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” on page 6 for more information regarding these ratios.
At September 30, 2019, Basel III regulatory tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based capital was $6.4 billion and $7.1 billion, respectively, compared with $6.8 billion and $7.4 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2018. A more detailed discussion of capital management and Basel III requirements, including implications for the Bank, is contained in “Capital Standards – Basel Framework” under Part 1, Item 1, “Capital Management," and Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Subsequent to September 30, 2019, the Bank issued a $500 million subordinated note with an interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of October 29, 2029. See further discussion in "Interest Rate and Market Risk Management."
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, shares in thousands)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$796  $614  
Money market investments:
Interest-bearing deposits1,149  619  
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements504  1,461  
Investment securities:
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (approximate fair value $662 and $767)
658  774  
Available-for-sale, at fair value14,033  14,737  
Trading account, at fair value280  106  
Total securities14,971  15,617  
Loans held for sale141  93  
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and fees48,835  46,714  
Less allowance for loan losses510  495  
Loans held for investment, net of allowance48,325  46,219  
Other noninterest-bearing investments982  1,046  
Premises, equipment and software, net1,146  1,124  
Goodwill and intangibles1,014  1,015  
Other real estate owned  
Other assets1,329  934  
Total Assets$70,361  $68,746  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand$23,770  $23,645  
Interest-bearing:
Savings and money market27,427  26,120  
Time4,942  4,336  
Total deposits56,139  54,101  
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings4,579  5,653  
Long-term debt1,242  724  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments62  57  
Other liabilities830  633  
Total liabilities62,852  61,168  
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, without par value; authorized 4,400 shares
566  566  
Common stock ($0.001 par value; authorized 350,000 shares; issued and outstanding 170,373 and 187,554 shares) and additional paid-in capital
3,002  3,806  
Retained earnings3,892  3,456  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)49  (250) 
Total shareholders’ equity7,509  7,578  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$70,361  $68,746  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except shares and per share amounts)Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans$581  $537  $1,731  $1,548  
Interest on money market investments  26  20  
Interest on securities88  86  279  257  
Total interest income677  631  2,036  1,825  
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits69  38  192  87  
Interest on short- and long-term borrowings41  28  131  84  
Total interest expense110  66  323  171  
Net interest income567  565  1,713  1,654  
Provision for credit losses:
Provision for loan losses (11) 30  (46) 
Provision for unfunded lending commitments —   —  
Total provision for credit losses10  (11) 35  (46) 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses557  576  1,678  1,700  
Noninterest income:
Commercial account fees31  31  90  93  
Card fees24  24  70  70  
Retail and business banking fees20  19  58  58
Loan-related fees and income21  17  55  55  
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees23  14  59  41  
Wealth management and trust fees16  14  45  41  
Other customer-related fees  15  19  
Customer-related fees140  126  392  377  
Dividends and other investment income 11  18  36  
Securities gains (losses), net (1) —  (1) 
Total noninterest income146  136  410  412  
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits273  264  835  800  
Occupancy, net34  33  99  96  
Furniture, equipment and software, net34  30  101  95  
Other real estate expense, net(2)  (3)  
Credit-related expense  16  19  
Professional and legal services10  12  33  37  
Advertising  17  20  
FDIC premiums 18  19  44  
Other51  49  153  147  
Total noninterest expense415  420  1,270  1,259  
Income before income taxes288  292  818  853  
Income taxes66  69  185  195  
Net income222  223  633  658  
Preferred stock dividends(8) (8) (25) (25) 
Net earnings applicable to common shareholders$214  $215  $608  $633  
Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic shares (in thousands)173,160  192,973  178,985  195,079  
Diluted shares (in thousands)181,870  205,765  188,895  208,657  
Net earnings per common share:
Basic$1.23  $1.11  $3.38  $3.22  
Diluted1.17  1.04  3.20  3.01  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2019201820192018
Net income for the period$222  $223  $633  $658  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities19  (45) 257  (221) 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on other noninterest-bearing investments
(3) —  (6)  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments (1) 45  (6) 
Reclassification adjustment for decrease in interest income recognized in earnings on derivative instruments
    
Other comprehensive income (loss)23  (45) 299  (222) 
Comprehensive income$245  $178  $932  $436  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except shares
and per share amounts)
Preferred
stock
Common stockAccumulated paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other
comprehensive income (loss)
Total
shareholders’ equity
Shares
(in thousands)
Amount
Balance at June 30, 2019$566  176,935  $—  $3,271  $3,737  $25  $7,599  
Net income for the period222  222  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
24  24  
Bank common stock repurchased
(6,638) (275) (275) 
Net activity under employee plans and related tax benefits
76    
Dividends on preferred stock(8) (8) 
Dividends on common stock, $0.34
  per share
(60) (60) 
Change in deferred compensation  
Balance at September 30, 2019$566  170,373  $—  $3,002  $3,892  $49  $7,509  
Balance at June 30, 2018$566  195,392  $4,231  $—  $3,139  $(315) $7,621  
Net income for the period223  223  
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(46) (46) 
Merger of Bank Holding Company into Bank
(4,052) 4,052  —  
Bank common stock repurchased
(3,508) (186) (186) 
Net shares issued from stock warrant exercises
183  
Net activity under employee plans and related tax benefits
102    
Dividends on preferred stock(8) (8) 
Dividends on common stock, $0.30
  per share
(58) (58) 
Balance at September 30, 2018$566  192,169  $—  $4,052  $3,296  $(361) $7,553  
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(In millions, except shares
and per share amounts)
Preferred
stock
Common stockAccumulated paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other
comprehensive income (loss)
Total
shareholders’ equity
Shares
(in thousands)
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2018$566  187,554  $—  $3,806  $3,456  $(250) $7,578  
Net income for the period633  633  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
299  299  
Cumulative effect adjustment, adoption of ASU 2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
(3) (3) 
Bank common stock repurchased
(18,001) (826) (826) 
Net shares issued from stock warrant exercises
 
Net activity under employee plans and related tax benefits
812  22  22  
Dividends on preferred stock(25) (25) 
Dividends on common stock, $0.94
  per share
(169) (169) 
Balance at September 30, 2019$566  170,373  $—  $3,002  $3,892  $49  $7,509  
Balance at December 31, 2017$566  197,532  $4,445  $—  $2,807  $(139) $7,679  
Net income for the period658  658  
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(222) (222) 
Cumulative effect adjustment, adoption of ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
  
Bank common stock repurchased
(8,050) (434) (434) 
Net shares issued from stock warrant exercises
1,278  
Net activity under employee plans and related tax benefits
1,409  41  41  
Dividends on preferred stock(25) (25) 
Dividends on common stock, $0.74
  per share
(145) (145) 
Merger of bank holding company into bank
(4,052) 4,052  —  
Balance at September 30, 2018$566  192,169  $—  $4,052  $3,296  $(361) $7,553  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income for the period$633  $658  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses
35  (46) 
Depreciation and amortization
143  141  
Share-based compensation
23  22  
Deferred income tax benefit
(2) (4) 
Net increase in trading securities
(174) (28) 
Net increase in loans held for sale
(77) (32) 
Change in other liabilities
(66) 105  
Change in other assets
(146) 27  
Other, net
(23) (18) 
Net cash provided by operating activities346  825  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net decrease in money market investments426  146  
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investment securities held-to-maturity
311  284  
Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity(195) (265) 
Proceeds from sales, maturities, and paydowns of investment securities available-for-sale
2,222  2,396  
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale(1,271) (2,260) 
Net change in loans and leases(2,085) (981) 
Sales of other noninterest-bearing investments83  29  
Purchases of premises and equipment(94) (90) 
Other, net
—   
Net cash used in investing activities(603) (739) 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits2,039  1,169  
Net change in short-term funds borrowed(1,074) 804  
Repayments of debt over 90 days and up to one year—  (2,000) 
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt497  497  
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock 19  
Dividends paid on common and preferred stock(196) (172) 
Bank common stock repurchased(826) (434) 
Other, net(9) —  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities439  (117) 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks182  (31) 
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period614  548  
Cash and due from banks at end of period$796  $517  
Cash paid for interest$315  $157  
Net cash paid for income taxes179  142  
Noncash activities are summarized as follows:
Loans held for investment transferred to other real estate owned  
Loans held for investment reclassified to loans held for sale, net63  38  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2019
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Zions Bancorporation, National Association and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively “Zions Bancorporation, N.A.,” “the Bank,” “we,” “our,” “us”) have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. References to GAAP, including standards promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), are made according to sections of the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Changes to the ASC are made with Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) that include consensus issues of the Emerging Issues Task Force.
Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2018 is from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Bank’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net income or shareholders’ equity. Additionally, effective October 1, 2019, we made certain financial reporting changes and reclassifications to noninterest income in our Consolidated Statements of Income. These changes and reclassifications were adopted on a retrospective basis. The changes and reclassifications reflect changes only to noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income and do not impact net income, net interest income or noninterest expense.
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is a commercial bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bank provides a full range of banking and related services in 11 Western and Southwestern states through 7 separately managed and branded units as follows: Zions Bank, in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming; Amegy Bank (“Amegy”), in Texas; California Bank & Trust (“CB&T”); National Bank of Arizona (“NBAZ”); Nevada State Bank (“NSB”); Vectra Bank Colorado (“Vectra”), in Colorado and New Mexico; and The Commerce Bank of Washington (“TCBW”) which operates under that name in Washington and under the name The Commerce Bank of Oregon in Oregon.
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2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Accounting Standard UpdatesDescriptionDate of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
Updates not yet adopted by the Bank
ASU 2016-13,
Credit Losses
(Topic 326):
Measurement of
Credit Losses on
Financial
Instruments and subsequent related ASUs

This ASU, and subsequent updates, significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for virtually all financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income that have the contractual right to receive cash. The Update replaces today’s “incurred loss” approach with a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model for instruments such as loans and held-to-maturity (“HTM”) securities that are measured at amortized cost. The ASU requires credit losses relating to available-for sale (“AFS”) debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit loss (“ACL”) rather than a reduction of the carrying amount and replaces the historically required other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) analysis. It also changes the accounting for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans.

The ASU retains many of the current disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and expands other disclosure requirements. The new guidance is effective for calendar year-end public companies beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted as of January 1, 2019.
January 1,
2020
During the first and second quarters of 2019, we ran limited parallel runs. During the third quarter, we ran a more complete parallel run including additional analytics, controls, and a parallel governance process. A set of controls, including management review controls, implementation controls, data, model, and forecasting controls has been established. Next steps include further testing of controls and developing disclosures. We will continue to evaluate and refine our loss estimates throughout 2019.

The impact of the ASU at adoption may have a material impact on the Bank's financial statements. The impact will be influenced by the portfolio composition and credit quality, macroeconomic conditions and forecasts at that time, as well as other management judgments. We expect more volatility in the credit loss estimate under CECL than under the current accounting requirements.

The Bank will adopt this guidance beginning January 1, 2020. Transition to the new ASU will be through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the beginning of January 1, 2020.
ASU 2017-04,
Intangibles –
Goodwill and
Other (Topic 350):
Simplifying the
Test for Goodwill
Impairment

This ASU removes the requirements in step two of the current goodwill impairment model, eliminating the requirement to calculate and compare the implied fair value of the reporting entity with the carrying amount of that entity, including goodwill, to measure any impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount of goodwill over its implied fair value of goodwill (i.e., measure the charge based on step one of the current guidance).

The ASU also continues to allow entities to perform an optional qualitative goodwill impairment assessment before determining whether to proceed to the quantitative step one. The Update is effective for the Bank as of January 1, 2020. Early adoption is allowed for any goodwill impairment test performed after January 1, 2017.
January 1,
2020
We do not currently expect this guidance will have a material impact on the Bank’s financial statements since the fair values of our reporting units were not lower than their respective carrying amounts of goodwill at the time of our impairment analysis for 2018 and there were no significant decreases in the fair value identified for the relevant reporting units since the analysis was performed.

The Bank is not planning to early adopt this new guidance. The transition and adoption provisions are to be applied prospectively.
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Accounting Standard UpdatesDescriptionDate of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
Updates adopted by the Bank during 2019
ASU 2016-02,
Leases (Topic 842)
and subsequent
related ASUs

Although lessor accounting was left materially unchanged by ASU 2016-02 (and all related ASUs which together have been codified in ASC 842), ASC 842 requires that all lessees recognize a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and an offsetting lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months. As the lessee, we adopted an accounting policy election, by class of underlying asset, to not recognize lease assets or liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less.

The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease will depend primarily on its classification as a finance or operating lease. ASC 842 requires additional disclosures to provide financial statement users a better understanding of the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These new quantitative and qualitative disclosure requirements are detailed further in Note 8.
January 1,
2019
The Bank adopted ASC 842 as of January 1, 2019 using the second of two permitted modified retrospective approaches for initial adoption. Under this method, the Bank recorded a right-of use asset of approximately $225 million and a lease liability of approximately $242 million. There was no impact to retained earnings upon adoption.

See Note 8 for additional details on the financial statement impact of completing the adoption of ASC 842.

ASU 2017-08,
Nonrefundable
Fees and Other
Costs (Subtopic
310-20). Premium
Amortization on
Purchased
Callable Debt
Securities
The amendments in this ASU shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. The ASU requires the premium of qualifying debt securities to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update does not change the accounting for callable debt securities held at a discount.

January 1,
2019
We adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective transition approach. As a result of adoption, we recorded a $3 million decrease to retained earnings on January 1, 2019, as a cumulative effect adjustment.
ASU 2018-13,
Fair Value
Measurement
(Topic 820):
Disclosure
Framework –
Changes to the
Disclosure
Requirements for
Fair Value
Measurement
The purpose of this ASU is to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to the financial statements. This Update removes, modifies, and makes certain additions to the disclosure requirements for fair value measurement.
The mandatory adoption date of the guidance in this ASU is for the first fiscal period beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted.

January 1,
2019
We early adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2019. This Update
will be applied prospectively. The changes to the disclosure requirements for fair value
measurements are immaterial to the financial statements and can be found in Note 3.
ASU 2018-15,
Intangibles –
Goodwill and
Other-Internal-
Use Software
(Topic 350-40):
Customer’s
Accounting for
Implementation
Cost Incurred in a
Cloud Computing
Arrangement That
Is a Service
Contract

This ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs associated with Cloud Computing Arrangements that meet the definition of a service contract with requirements already provided for costs associated with internal-use software. Additionally, it clarifies that:
-The amortization period for capitalized amounts will be the noncancelable hosting contract term plus any expected renewal periods.
-Entities in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract must provide certain qualitative and quantitative disclosures.
-Transition for those not already following the provisions of this ASU can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively.
January 1,
2019
We early adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2019. The Bank has historically been applying the guidance as clarified in this ASU. Consequently, the adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Bank’s financial statements.

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3. FAIR VALUE
Fair Value Measurement
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. For a discussion of the Bank’s valuation methodologies for assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the fair value hierarchy, see Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Quantitative Disclosure by Fair Value Hierarchy
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value by class on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2019
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
ASSETS
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale: 1
U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations$25  $12,639  $—  $12,664  
Municipal securities1,344  1,344  
Other debt securities25  25  
Total Available-for-sale25  14,008  —  14,033  
Trading account127  153  280  
Other noninterest-bearing investments:
Bank-owned life insurance525  525  
Private equity investments108  108  
Other assets:
Agriculture loan servicing and interest-only strips19  19  
Deferred compensation plan assets108  108  
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Customer-facing interest rate203  203  
Other interest rate  
Foreign exchange  
Total Assets$263  $14,893  $127  $15,283  
LIABILITIES
Securities sold, not yet purchased$ $—  $—  $ 
Other liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan obligations108  108  
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Customer-facing interest rate13  13  
Other interest rate  
Foreign exchange  
Total Liabilities$114  $14  $—  $128  
1 We used a third-party pricing service to measure fair value for approximately 94% of our AFS Level 2 securities.
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(In millions)December 31, 2018
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
ASSETS
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale: 1
U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations$40  $13,385  $—  $13,425  
Municipal securities1,291  1,291  
Other debt securities21  21  
Total Available-for-sale40  14,697  —  14,737  
Trading account14  92  106  
Other noninterest-bearing investments:
Bank-owned life insurance516  516  
Private equity investments102  102  
Other assets:
Agriculture loan servicing and interest-only strips18  18  
Deferred compensation plan assets95  95  
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Customer-facing interest rate40  40  
Other interest rate  
Foreign exchange  
Total Assets$153  $15,346  $120  $15,619  
LIABILITIES
Securities sold, not yet purchased$85  $—  $—  $85  
Other liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan obligations95  95  
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Customer-facing interest rate36  36  
Other interest rate  
Foreign exchange  
Total Liabilities$182  $37  $—  $219  
1 We used a third-party pricing service to measure fair value for approximately 95% of our AFS Level 2 securities.
Level 3 Valuations
The Bank’s Level 3 holdings include private equity investments (“PEIs”), agriculture loan servicing, and interest-only strips. For additional information regarding the financial instruments measured under Level 3, and the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate their fair value, see Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Reconciliation of Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following reconciles the beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value by class on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
Level 3 Instruments
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2019September 30, 2018September 30, 2019September 30, 2018
(In millions)Private
equity
investments
Ag loan svcg and int-only stripsPrivate
equity
investments
Ag loan svcg and int-only stripsPrivate equity investmentsAg loan svcg and int-only stripsPrivate equity investmentsAg loan svcg and int-only strips
Balance at beginning of period
$105  $19  $102  $18  $102  $18  $95  $18  
Securities gains (losses), net
 —  (1) —  —  —  —  —  
Other noninterest income
—  —  —  —  —   —  —  
Purchases —   —   —   —  
Balance at end of period
$107  $19  $103  $18  $107  $19  $103  $18  
The reconciliation of Level 3 instruments includes $9 million in realized losses in the statement of income during the three months ended September 30, 2019, and no realized gains and losses during the same period in 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, there was $9 million in realized losses in the statement of income in 2019 and $3 million in realized losses in 2018.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Included in the balance sheet amounts are the following amounts of assets that had fair value changes measured on a nonrecurring basis.
(In millions)Fair value at September 30, 2019Fair value at December 31, 2018  
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
ASSETS
Private equity investments$—  $—  $ $ $—  $—  $ $ 
Impaired loans—   —   —  32  —  32  
Other real estate owned—   —   —  —  —  —  
Total$—  $ $ $ $—  $32  $ $33  
The previous fair values may not be current as of the dates indicated, but rather as of the date the fair value change occurred, such as a charge for impairment. Accordingly, carrying values may not equal current fair value.
Gains (losses) from fair value changes
(In millions)Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
ASSETS
Private equity investments$(1) $—  $(1) $—  
Impaired loans—  (9) (9) (15) 
Other real estate owned—  —  (1) (1) 
Total$(1) $(9) $(11) $(16) 
During the three months ended September 30, we recognized $2 million of net gains in 2019 and an insignificant amount of net gains in 2018 from the sale of other real estate owned (“OREO”) properties. During the nine months ended September 30, we recognized $3 million of net gains in 2019 and $1 million in 2018 from the sale of OREO properties that had a carrying value, at the time of sale, of $4 million and $3 million during these same periods. Prior to their sale, we recognized an insignificant amount of impairment on these properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
Private equity investments carried at cost were measured at fair value for impairment purposes according to the methodology previously discussed for these investments. Amounts of PEIs carried at cost were $8 million at
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September 30, 2019 and $10 million at December 31, 2018. Amounts of other noninterest-bearing investments carried at cost were $252 million at September 30, 2019 and $329 million at December 31, 2018, which were comprised of Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock. Private equity investments accounted for using the equity method were $41 million at September 30, 2019 and $35 million at December 31, 2018.
Impaired (or nonperforming) loans that are collateral-dependent were measured at fair value based on the fair value of the collateral. OREO was measured initially at fair value based on collateral appraisals at the time of transfer and subsequently at the lower of cost or fair value. For additional information regarding the measurement of fair value for impaired loans, collateral-dependent loans, and OREO, see Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Fair Value of Certain Financial Instruments
Following is a summary of the carrying values and estimated fair values of certain financial instruments:
 September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
(In millions)Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
LevelCarrying
value
Estimated
fair value
Level
Financial assets:
HTM investment securities$658  $662  2$774  $767   
Loans and leases (including loans held for sale), net of allowance
48,466  47,819  346,312  45,251   
Financial liabilities:
Time deposits4,942  4,953  24,336  4,319   
Long-term debt1,242  1,255  2724  727   
This summary excludes financial assets and liabilities for which carrying value approximates fair value and financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. For additional information regarding the financial instruments within the scope of this disclosure, and the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate their fair value, see Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
4. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Gross and net information for selected financial instruments in the balance sheet is as follows:
September 30, 2019
(In millions)Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
DescriptionGross amounts recognizedGross amounts offset in the balance sheetNet amounts presented in the balance sheetFinancial instrumentsCash collateral received/pledgedNet amount
Assets:
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements
$715  $(211) $504  $—  $—  $504  
Derivatives (included in other assets)210  —  210  —  (1) 209  
Total assets$925  $(211) $714  $—  $(1) $713  
Liabilities:
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
$4,790  $(211) $4,579  $—  $—  $4,579  
Derivatives (included in other liabilities)
16  —  16  —  (12)  
Total Liabilities$4,806  $(211) $4,595  $—  $(12) $4,583  
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(In millions)Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
DescriptionGross amounts recognizedGross amounts offset in the balance sheetNet amounts presented in the balance sheetFinancial instrumentsCash collateral received/pledgedNet amount
Assets:
Federal funds sold and security resell agreements
$1,461  $—  $1,461  $—  $—  $1,461  
Derivatives (included in other assets)45  —  45  (35) (3)  
Total assets$1,506  $—  $1,506  $(35) $(3) $1,468  
Liabilities:
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
$5,653  $—  $5,653  $—  $—  $5,653  
Derivatives (included in other liabilities)
39  —  39  (35) (1)  
Total Liabilities$5,692  $—  $5,692  $(35) $(1) $5,656  
Security repurchase and reverse repurchase (“resell”) agreements are offset, when applicable, in the balance sheet according to master netting agreements. Security repurchase agreements are included with “Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings.” Derivative instruments may be offset under their master netting agreements; however, for accounting purposes, we present these items on a gross basis in the Bank’s balance sheet. See Note 7 for further information regarding derivative instruments.
5. INVESTMENTS
Investment Securities
Securities are classified as HTM, AFS or trading. HTM securities, which management has the intent and ability to hold until maturity, are carried at amortized cost. AFS securities are carried at fair value and unrealized gains and losses, after applicable taxes, are recorded as net increases or decreases to accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). Realized gains and losses on AFS securities are determined by using the cost basis of each individual security. Trading securities are carried at fair value with gains and losses recognized in current period earnings. The purchase premiums for callable debt securities classified as HTM or AFS are amortized at a constant effective yield to the earliest call date. The purchase premiums and discounts for all other HTM and AFS securities are amortized and accreted at a constant effective yield to the contractual maturity date and no assumption is made concerning prepayments. As principal prepayments occur, the portion of the unamortized premium or discount associated with the principal reduction is recognized in interest income in the period the principal is reduced. Note 3 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K discusses the process to estimate fair value for investment securities.
September 30, 2019
(In millions)Amortized
cost
Gross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesEstimated
fair value
Held-to-maturity
Municipal securities$658  $ $ $662  
Available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury securities25  —  —  25  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
Agency securities1,277    1,281  
Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities9,700  94  51  9,743  
Small Business Administration loan-backed securities1,656   42  1,615  
Municipal securities1,310  34  —  1,344  
Other debt securities26  —   25  
Total available-for-sale13,994  136  97  14,033  
Total investment securities$14,652  $141  $98  $14,695  

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(In millions)Amortized
cost
Gross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesEstimated
fair value
Held-to-maturity
Municipal securities$774  $ $11  $767  
Available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury securities40  —  —  40  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
Agency securities1,394  —  19  1,375  
Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities10,236  18  240  10,014  
Small Business Administration loan-backed securities2,042   47  1,996  
Municipal securities1,303   16  1,291  
Other debt securities25  —   21  
Total available-for-sale debt securities15,040  23  326  14,737  
Total investment securities$15,814  $27  $337  $15,504  
Maturities
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment debt securities are shown subsequently as of September 30, 2019, by contractual maturity of principal payments. Actual principal payments may differ from contractual or expected principal payments because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
September 30, 2019
Held-to-maturityAvailable-for-sale
(In millions)Amortized
cost
Estimated
fair value
Amortized
cost
Estimated
fair value
Due in one year or less$121  $121  $172  $173  
Due after one year through five years241  242  642  647  
Due after five years through ten years171  174  2,631  2,649  
Due after ten years125  125  10,549  10,564  
Total debt investment securities$658  $662  $13,994  $14,033  
The following is a summary of the amount of gross unrealized losses for debt securities and the estimated fair value by length of time the securities have been in an unrealized loss position:
September 30, 2019
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
(In millions)Gross
unrealized
losses
Estimated
fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
Estimated
fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
Municipal securities$—  $256  $ $54  $ $310  
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
Agency securities—  117   366   483  
Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 973  48  3,447  51  4,420  
Small Business Administration loan-backed securities 177  41  1,318  42  1,495  
Municipal securities—  122  —   —  129  
Other—  —   14   14  
Total available-for-sale 1,389  93  5,152  97  6,541  
Total investment securities$ $1,645  $94  $5,206  $98  $6,851  

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December 31, 2018
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
(In millions)Gross
unrealized
losses
Estimated
fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
Estimated
fair
value
Gross
unrealized
losses
Estimated
fair
value
Held-to-maturity
Municipal securities$ $86  $10  $438  $11  $524  
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government agencies and corporations:
Agency securities 245  17  913  19  1,158  
Agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities16  1,081  224  6,661  240  7,742  
Small Business Administration loan-backed securities19  1,180  28  711  47  1,891  
Municipal securities 266  14  641  16  907  
Other—  —   11   11  
Total available-for-sale39  2,772  287  8,937  326  11,709  
Total investment securities$40  $2,858  $297  $9,375  $337  $12,233  
At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, 235 and 606 HTM and 1,041 and 2,588 AFS investment securities were in an unrealized loss position.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
The Bank did not recognize any OTTI on its investment securities portfolio during the first nine months of 2019. We review investment securities on a quarterly basis for the presence of OTTI. Unrealized losses relate to changes in interest rates subsequent to purchase and are not attributable to credit. At September 30, 2019, we did not have an intent to sell identified securities with unrealized losses or initiate such sales, and we believe it is not more likely than not we would be required to sell such securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis. For additional information on our policy and evaluation process relating to OTTI, see Note 5 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following summarizes gains and losses that were recognized in the statement of income:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019201820192018
(In millions)Gross gainsGross lossesGross gainsGross lossesGross gainsGross lossesGross gainsGross losses
Other noninterest-bearing investments$ $—  $ $ $ $ $ $10  
Net gains (losses) 1
$ $(1) $—  $(1) 
1 Net gains (losses) were recognized in securities gains (losses), net in the statement of income.
Interest income by security type is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20192018
(In millions)TaxableNontaxableTotalTaxableNontaxableTotal
Investment securities:
Held-to-maturity$ $ $ $ $ $ 
Available-for-sale74   81  73   79  
Trading—    —  —  —  
Total securities$77  $11  $88  $76  $10  $86  

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
20192018
(In millions)TaxableNontaxableTotalTaxableNontaxableTotal
Investment securities:
Held-to-maturity$ $11  $18  $ $11  $19  
Available-for-sale238  19  257  216  19  235  
Trading—    —    
Total$245  $34  $279  $224  $33  $257  
Investment securities with a carrying value of $2.1 billion at September 30, 2019 and $2.6 billion at December 31, 2018, respectively, were pledged to secure public and trust deposits, advances, and for other purposes as required by law. Securities are also pledged as collateral for security repurchase agreements.
6. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans and Loans Held for Sale
Loans are summarized as follows according to major portfolio segment and specific loan class:
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Loans held for sale$141  $93  
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$14,846  $14,513  
Leasing332  327  
Owner-occupied7,924  7,661  
Municipal2,185  1,661  
Total commercial25,287  24,162  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development2,347  2,186  
Term9,469  8,939  
Total commercial real estate11,816  11,125  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line2,930  2,937  
1-4 family residential7,506  7,176  
Construction and other consumer real estate637  643  
Bankcard and other revolving plans494  491  
Other165  180  
Total consumer11,732  11,427  
Total loans 1
$48,835  $46,714  
1Loans are presented net of unearned income, unamortized purchase premiums and discounts, and net deferred loan fees and costs totaling $51 million and $50 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Municipal loans generally include loans to state and local governments (“municipalities”) with the debt service being repaid from general funds or pledged revenues of the municipal entity, or to private commercial entities or 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entities utilizing a pass-through municipal entity to achieve favorable tax treatment.
Land acquisition and development loans included in the construction and land development loan portfolio were $202 million at September 30, 2019 and $237 million at December 31, 2018.
Loans with a carrying value of $22.9 billion at September 30, 2019 and $22.6 billion at December 31, 2018 have been pledged at the Federal Reserve or the FHLB of Des Moines as collateral for current and potential borrowings.
We sold loans totaling $278 million and $527 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $152 million and $464 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, that were
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classified as loans held for sale. The sold loans were derecognized from the balance sheet. Loans classified as loans held for sale primarily consist of conforming residential mortgages and the guaranteed portion of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans. The loans are mainly sold to U.S. government agencies or participated to third parties. At times, we have continuing involvement in the transferred loans in the form of servicing rights or a guarantee from the respective issuer. Amounts added to loans held for sale during these same periods were $316 million and $579 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $184 million and $584 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. See Note 5 for further information regarding guaranteed securities.
The principal balance of sold loans for which we retain servicing was approximately $1.6 billion at September 30, 2019 and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2018. Income from loans sold, excluding servicing, was $8 million and $13 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $3 million and $10 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) consists of the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments (“RULC”). The ALLL represents our estimate of probable and estimable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio as of the balance sheet date. We also estimate a reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments, including standby letters of credit. We determine the RULC using the same procedures and methodologies that we use for the ALLL.
For additional information regarding our policies and methodologies used to estimate the ACL, see Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in the allowance for credit losses are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)CommercialCommercial
real estate
ConsumerTotal
Allowance for loan losses
Balance at beginning of period$338  $114  $51  $503  
Provision for loan losses (6)   
Deductions:
Gross loan and lease charge-offs —   11  
Recoveries   10  
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries)(1) (1)   
Balance at end of period$348  $109  $53  $510  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
Balance at beginning of period$41  $19  $—  $60  
Provision for unfunded lending commitments—   —   
Balance at end of period$41  $21  $—  $62  
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period
Allowance for loan losses$348  $109  $53  $510  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments41  21  —  62  
Total allowance for credit losses$389  $130  $53  $572  

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)CommercialCommercial
real estate
ConsumerTotal
Allowance for loan losses
Balance at beginning of period$331  $110  $54  $495  
Provision for loan losses31  (4)  30  
Deductions:
Gross loan and lease charge-offs33   12  46  
Recoveries19    31  
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries)14  (3)  15  
Balance at end of period$348  $109  $53  $510  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
Balance at beginning of period$40  $17  $—  $57  
Provision for unfunded lending commitments  —   
Balance at end of period$41  $21  $—  $62  
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period
Allowance for loan losses$348  $109  $53  $510  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments41  21  —  62  
Total allowance for credit losses$389  $130  $53  $572  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)CommercialCommercial
real estate
ConsumerTotal
Allowance for loan losses
Balance at beginning of period$321  $122  $47  $490  
Provision for loan losses(11) (5)  (11) 
Gross loan and lease charge-offs   17  
Recoveries12    18  
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries)(4)   (1) 
Balance at end of period$314  $115  $51  $480  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
Balance at beginning of period$43  $15  $—  $58  
Provision for unfunded lending commitments(1)  —  —  
Balance at end of period$42  $16  $—  $58  
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period
Allowance for loan losses$314  $115  $51  $480  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments42  16  —  58  
Total allowance for credit losses$356  $131  $51  $538  

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)CommercialCommercial
real estate
ConsumerTotal
Allowance for loan losses
Balance at beginning of period$371  $103  $44  $518  
Provision for loan losses(69)  14  (46) 
Gross loan and lease charge-offs38   13  56  
Recoveries50    64  
Net loan and lease charge-offs (recoveries)(12) (3)  (8) 
Balance at end of period$314  $115  $51  $480  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
Balance at beginning of period$48  $10  $—  $58  
Provision for unfunded lending commitments(6)  —  —  
Balance at end of period$42  $16  $—  $58  
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period
Allowance for loan losses$314  $115  $51  $480  
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments42  16  —  58  
Total allowance for credit losses$356  $131  $51  $538  

The ALLL and outstanding loan balances according to the Bank’s impairment method are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2019
(In millions)CommercialCommercial
real estate
ConsumerTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment$10  $ $ $14  
Collectively evaluated for impairment338  108  50  496  
Total$348  $109  $53  $510  
Outstanding loan balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment$159  $45  $64  $268  
Collectively evaluated for impairment25,128  11,771  11,668  48,567  
Total$25,287  $11,816  $11,732  $48,835  
December 31, 2018
(In millions)CommercialCommercial
real estate
ConsumerTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment$ $ $ $ 
Collectively evaluated for impairment325  109  52  486  
Total$331  $110  $54  $495  
Outstanding loan balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment$164  $55  $72  $291  
Collectively evaluated for impairment23,998  11,070  11,355  46,423  
Total$24,162  $11,125  $11,427  $46,714  
Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when payment in full of principal and interest is not expected, or the loan is 90 days or more past due as to principal or interest, unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection. For further discussion of our policies and processes regarding nonaccrual and past due loans, see Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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Nonaccrual loans are summarized as follows:
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Loans held for sale$—  $ 
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$97  $82  
Leasing  
Owner-occupied49  67  
Municipal—   
Total commercial147  152  
Commercial real estate:
Term29  38  
Total commercial real estate29  38  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line12  13  
1-4 family residential44  42  
Construction and other consumer real estate —  
Bankcard and other revolving plans—   
Total consumer loans57  56  
Total$233  $246  

Past due loans (accruing and nonaccruing) are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2019
(In millions)Current30-89 days
past due
90+ days
past due
Total
past due
Total
loans
Accruing
loans
90+ days
past due
Nonaccrual
loans
that are
current 1
Loans held for sale$141  $—  $—  $—  $141  $—  $—  
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$14,766  $44  $36  $80  $14,846  $ $53  
Leasing331   —   332  —  —  
Owner-occupied7,875  33  16  49  7,924  —  29  
Municipal2,185  —  —  —  2,185  —  —  
Total commercial25,157  78  52  130  25,287   82  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development
2,346   —   2,347  —  —  
Term9,456    13  9,469  —  23  
Total commercial real estate11,802    14  11,816  —  23  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line2,921     2,930  —   
1-4 family residential7,467  13  26  39  7,506  —  13  
Construction and other consumer real estate
637  —  —  —  637  —   
Bankcard and other revolving plans
490     494   —  
Other164   —   165  —  —  
Total consumer loans11,679  23  30  53  11,732   20  
Total$48,638  $109  $88  $197  $48,835  $ $125  
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(In millions)Current30-89 days
past due
90+ days
past due
Total
past due
Total
loans
Accruing
loans
90+ days
past due
Nonaccrual
loans
that are
current 1
Loans held for sale$89  $—  $ $ $93  $—  $ 
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$14,445  $37  $31  $68  $14,513  $ $46  
Leasing325     327  —   
Owner-occupied7,621  23  17  40  7,661   48  
Municipal1,661  —  —  —  1,661  —   
Total commercial24,052  61  49  110  24,162   96  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development
2,185   —   2,186  —  —  
Term8,924   11  15  8,939   26  
Total commercial real estate11,109   11  16  11,125   26  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line2,927    10  2,937  —   
1-4 family residential7,143  15  18  33  7,176  —  19  
Construction and other consumer real estate
642   —   643  —  —  
Bankcard and other revolving plans
487     491   —  
Other179   —   180  —  —  
Total consumer loans11,378  23  26  49  11,427   23  
Total$46,539  $89  $86  $175  $46,714  $10  $145  
1 Represents nonaccrual loans that are not past due more than 30 days; however, full payment of principal and interest is still not expected.
Credit Quality Indicators
In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, we also analyze loans using loan risk-grading systems, which vary based on the size and type of credit risk exposure. The internal risk grades assigned to loans follow our definitions of Pass, Special Mention, Sub-standard, and Doubtful, which are consistent with published definitions of regulatory risk classifications. For further discussion of our policies and processes regarding credit quality indicators and internal loan risk-grading, see Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Outstanding loan balances (accruing and nonaccruing) categorized by these credit quality classifications are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2019
(In millions)PassSpecial
Mention
Sub-
standard
DoubtfulTotal
loans
Total
allowance
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$14,054  $351  $441  $—  $14,846  
Leasing312  18   —  332  
Owner-occupied7,627  85  212  —  7,924  
Municipal2,159  22   —  2,185  
Total commercial24,152  476  659  —  25,287  $348  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development2,313  32   —  2,347  
Term9,353  48  66   9,469  
Total commercial real estate11,666  80  68   11,816  109  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line2,914  —  16  —  2,930  
1-4 family residential7,457  —  49  —  7,506  
Construction and other consumer real estate
635  —   —  637  
Bankcard and other revolving plans491  —   —  494  
Other165  —  —  —  165  
Total consumer loans11,662  —  70  —  11,732  53  
Total$47,480  $556  $797  $ $48,835  $510  

December 31, 2018
(In millions)PassSpecial
Mention
Sub-
standard
DoubtfulTotal
loans
Total
allowance
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$13,891  $322  $300  $—  $14,513  
Leasing313  10   —  327  
Owner-occupied7,369  72  220  —  7,661  
Municipal1,632   27  —  1,661  
Total commercial23,205  406  551  —  24,162  $331  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development2,174  11   —  2,186  
Term8,853  10  76  —  8,939  
Total commercial real estate11,027  21  77  —  11,125  110  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line2,920  —  17  —  2,937  
1-4 family residential7,129  —  47  —  7,176  
Construction and other consumer real estate
641  —   —  643  
Bankcard and other revolving plans488  —   —  491  
Other179  —   —  180  
Total consumer loans11,357  —  70  —  11,427  54  
Total$45,589  $427  $698  $—  $46,714  $495  

Impaired Loans
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. Payments received on impaired loans that are accruing are recognized in interest income, according to the contractual loan agreement. Payments received on impaired loans that are on nonaccrual are not
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recognized in interest income, but are applied as a reduction to the principal outstanding. The amount of interest income recognized on a cash basis during the time the loans were impaired within the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was not significant. For additional information regarding our policies and methodologies used to evaluate impaired loans, see Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Information on impaired loans individually evaluated is summarized as follows, including the average recorded investment and interest income recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

September 30, 2019
(In millions)Unpaid
principal
balance
Recorded investmentTotal
recorded
investment
Related
allowance
with no
allowance
with
allowance
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$132  $36  $68  $104  $ 
Owner-occupied44  25  16  41   
Municipal—  —  —  —  —  
Total commercial176  61  84  145  10  
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development—  —  —  —  —  
Term35  26   31  —  
Total commercial real estate35  26   31  —  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line15  11   14   
1-4 family residential58  27  23  50   
Construction and other consumer real estate
 —  —  —  —  
Total consumer loans74  38  26  64   
Total$285  $125  $115  $240  $13  

December 31, 2018
(In millions)Unpaid
principal
balance
Recorded investmentTotal
recorded
investment
Related
allowance
with no
allowance
with
allowance
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$112  $52  $36  $88  $ 
Owner-occupied67  31  29  60   
Municipal  —   —  
Total commercial180  84  65  149   
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development —  —  —  —  
Term44  37   40  —  
Total commercial real estate45  37   40  —  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line15  12   14  —  
1-4 family residential69  32  25  57   
Construction and other consumer real estate
  —   —  
Total consumer loans85  45  27  72   
Total$310  $166  $95  $261  $ 

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Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019 
 
(In millions)Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$112  $—  $90  $ 
Owner-occupied58  —  56  —  
Municipal—  —  —  —  
Total commercial170  —  146   
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development—  —  —  —  
Term27  —  29  —  
Total commercial real estate27  —  29  —  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line14  —  13  —  
1-4 family residential53  —  52  —  
Construction and other consumer real estate —   —  
Total consumer loans69  —  67  —  
Total$266  $—  $242  $ 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018 
 
(In millions)Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$124  $—  $108  $—  
Owner-occupied51  —  46   
Municipal —   —  
Total commercial176  —  155   
Commercial real estate:
Construction and land development —   —  
Term49  —  50   
Total commercial real estate50  —  51   
Consumer:
Home equity credit line14  —  13  —  
1-4 family residential58  —  53  —  
Construction and other consumer real estate —   —  
Total consumer loans73  —  67  —  
Total$299  $—  $273  $ 

Modified and Restructured Loans
Loans may be modified in the normal course of business for competitive reasons or to strengthen the Bank’s position. Loan modifications and restructurings may also occur when the borrower experiences financial difficulty and needs temporary or permanent relief from the original contractual terms of the loan. Loans that have been modified to accommodate a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties, and for which the Bank has granted a concession that it would not otherwise consider, are considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). For further discussion of our policies and processes regarding TDRs, see Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Selected information on TDRs that includes the recorded investment on an accruing and nonaccruing basis by loan class and modification type is summarized in the following schedules:

September 30, 2019
Recorded investment resulting from the following modification types:
(In millions)Interest
rate below
market
Maturity
or term
extension
Principal
forgiveness
Payment
deferral
Other1
Multiple
modification
types2
Total
Accruing
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$ $ $—  $—  $11  $ $22  
Owner-occupied  —  —    17  
Total commercial  —  —  15  14  39  
Commercial real estate:
Term—   —   —    
Total commercial real estate—   —   —    
Consumer:
Home equity credit line—    —  —   12  
1-4 family residential   —   24  32  
Construction and other consumer real estate
—  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Total consumer loans  13  —   26  44  
Total accruing  13   16  44  90  
Nonaccruing
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial—   —  22  —  25  52  
Owner-occupied  —  —    12  
Municipal—  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Total commercial  —  22   29  64  
Commercial real estate:
Term —  —  —   13  18  
Total commercial real estate —  —  —   13  18  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line—  —   —  —  —   
1-4 family residential—  —   —     
Total consumer loans—  —   —    10  
Total nonaccruing   22   48  92  
Total$14  $15  $16  $23  $22  $92  $182  
1 Includes TDRs that resulted from other modification types including, but not limited to, a legal judgment awarded on different terms, a bankruptcy plan confirmed on different terms, a settlement that includes the delivery of collateral in exchange for debt reduction, etc.
2 Includes TDRs that resulted from a combination of any of the previous modification types.
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December 31, 2018
Recorded investment resulting from the following modification types:
(In millions)Interest
rate below
market
Maturity
or term
extension
Principal
forgiveness
Payment
deferral
Other1
Multiple
modification
types2
Total
Accruing
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$ $ $—  $—  $15  $ $28  
Owner-occupied  —  —   14  21  
Total commercial  —  —  17  21  49  
Commercial real estate:
Term  —   —   11  
Total commercial real estate  —   —   11  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line—    —  —   12  
1-4 family residential     28  39  
Construction and other consumer real estate
—  —  —  —  —    
Total consumer loans  14    32  52  
Total accruing 11  14   18  59  112  
Nonaccruing
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial  —   10  27  45  
Owner-occupied —  —     14  
Municipal—  —  —  —  —    
Total commercial  —   12  33  60  
Commercial real estate:
Term —  —   14   20  
Total commercial real estate —  —   14   20  
Consumer:
Home equity credit line—  —   —  —  —   
1-4 family residential—  —   —     
Total consumer loans—  —   —    10  
Total nonaccruing10     27  41  90  
Total$18  $17  $16  $ $45  $100  $202  
1 Includes TDRs that resulted from other modification types including, but not limited to, a legal judgment awarded on different terms, a bankruptcy plan confirmed on different terms, a settlement that includes the delivery of collateral in exchange for debt reduction, etc.
2 Includes TDRs that resulted from a combination of any of the previous modification types.
Unfunded lending commitments on TDRs amounted to $12 million and $11 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The total recorded investment of all TDRs in which interest rates were modified below market was $80 million at September 30, 2019 and $88 million at December 31, 2018. These loans are included in the previous schedule in the columns for interest rate below market and multiple modification types.
The net financial impact on interest income due to interest rate modifications below market for accruing TDRs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was not significant.
On an ongoing basis, we monitor the performance of all TDRs according to their restructured terms. Subsequent payment default is defined in terms of delinquency, when principal or interest payments are past due 90 days or more for commercial loans, or 60 days or more for consumer loans.
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The recorded investment of accruing and nonaccruing TDRs that had a payment default during the period listed below (and are still in default at period end) and are within 12 months or less of being modified as TDRs is as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019 
 
(In millions)AccruingNonaccruingTotalAccruingNonaccruingTotal
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$—  $ $ $—  $ $ 
Owner-occupied—  —  —  —    
Total commercial—    —    
Commercial real estate:
Term—  —  —  —  —  —  
Total commercial real estate—  —  —  —  —  —  
Total$—  $ $ $—  $ $ 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018 
 
(In millions)AccruingNonaccruingTotalAccruingNonaccruingTotal
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$—  $ $ $—  $ $ 
Owner-occupied—  —  —  —    
Total commercial—    —    
Commercial real estate:
Term —    —   
Total commercial real estate —    —   
Total$ $ $ $ $ $ 
Note: Total loans modified as TDRs during the 12 months previous to September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $73 million and $99 million, respectively.
At September 30, 2019, the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the Bank was less than $1 million and approximately $2 million at December 31, 2018. The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure was $11 million and $10 million for the same periods, respectively.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Credit risk is the possibility of loss from the failure of a borrower, guarantor, or another obligor to fully perform under the terms of a credit-related contract. We perform an ongoing analysis of our loan portfolio to evaluate whether there is any significant exposure to any concentrations of credit risk. See Note 6 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our evaluation of credit risk concentrations. See also Note 7 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of counterparty risk associated with the Bank’s derivative transactions.
7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Objectives and Accounting
The Bank is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. Our objectives in using derivatives are to add stability to interest income or expense, to modify the duration of specific assets or liabilities as we consider advisable, to manage exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks, and/or to directly offset derivatives sold to our customers. For a detailed discussion of the use of and accounting policies regarding derivative instruments, see Note 7 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Fair Value Hedges – As of September 30, 2019, the Bank had $1 billion notional amount of interest rate swaps designated in qualifying fair value hedge relationships. The hedging instruments used are receive-fixed interest rate
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swaps converting the interest on our fixed-rate debt to floating. These hedges are designated as fair values hedges of the change in fair value of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) benchmark swap rate component of the contractual coupon cash flows of our fixed-rate debt. The swaps are structured to match the critical terms of the hedged notes, resulting in the expectation that the swaps will be highly effective as hedging instruments. All interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges were highly effective and met all other requirements to remain designated and part of qualifying hedge accounting relationships as of the balance sheet date.
During the quarter the fair value hedge swap portfolio increased in value by $1 million, which was offset by the change in fair value of the hedged debt, resulting in no direct earnings impact. The Bank has no remaining debt basis adjustments from previously designed fair value hedges, as such, there is no scheduled amortization for previously terminated fair value hedges that will impact the Bank’s financial statements for the foreseeable future.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Bank issued a $500 million subordinated note with an interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of October 29, 2029 and subsequently entered into a receive-fixed interest rate swap. The note and swap constitute a qualifying fair value hedging relationship as the terms of the interest rate swap match the critical terms of the hedged note, resulting in the expectation that the swap will be highly effective as a hedging instrument.
Cash Flow Hedges – As of September 30, 2019, the Bank had $3.6 billion notional amount of receive-fixed interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of pools of floating-rate commercial loans. During the third quarter of 2019, the Bank's cash flow hedge portfolio, including the previously existing and additional interest rate swaps added during the quarter, as well as the floors prior to their termination, increased in value by $9 million, which was recognized in AOCI. For the cash flow hedges, changes in fair value remain deferred in AOCI as long as the hedging relationship remains highly effective and qualifies for hedge accounting. Amounts deferred in AOCI are reclassified into earnings in the periods in which the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings.
Collateral and Credit Risk
Exposure to credit risk arises from the possibility of nonperformance by counterparties. No significant losses on derivative instruments have occurred as a result of counterparty nonperformance. For a more detailed discussion of collateral and credit risk related to our derivative contracts, see Note 7 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our derivative contracts require us to pledge collateral for derivatives that are in a net liability position at a given balance sheet date. Certain of these derivative contracts contain credit-risk-related contingent features that include the requirement to maintain a minimum debt credit rating. We may be required to pledge additional collateral if a credit-risk-related feature were triggered, such as a downgrade of our credit rating. However, in past situations, not all counterparties have demanded that additional collateral be pledged when provided for by the contractual terms. At September 30, 2019, the fair value of our derivative liabilities was $223 million, for which we were required to pledge cash collateral of $102 million in the normal course of business. If our credit rating were downgraded one notch by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s at September 30, 2019, there would likely be $2 million additional collateral required to be pledged. As a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”), all newly eligible derivatives entered into are cleared through a central clearinghouse. Derivatives that are centrally cleared do not have credit-risk-related features that require additional collateral if our credit rating were downgraded.
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Derivative Amounts
Selected information with respect to notional amounts and recorded gross fair values at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and the related gain (loss) of derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is summarized as follows:
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
Notional
amount
Fair valueNotional
amount
Fair value
(In millions)Other
assets
Other
liabilities
Other
assets
Other
liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges:
Purchased interest rate floors$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps
3,613  —  —  687  —  —  
Fair value hedges:
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps1,000  —  —  500  —  —  
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments4,613  —  —  1,187  —  —  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Customer-facing interest rate derivatives 1, 2
3,980  203  —  2,826  37  33  
Offsetting interest rate derivatives 2
3,974  —  220  2,826  33  40  
Other interest rate derivatives812    300    
Foreign exchange derivatives298    389    
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
9,064  210  223  6,341  75  76  
Total derivatives$13,677  $210  $223  $7,528  $75  $76  
1 Customer-facing interest rate derivatives in an asset position include a $17 million and $3 million credit valuation adjustment reducing the fair value amounts as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
2 The fair value amounts for these derivatives do not include the settlement amounts for those trades that are cleared. Once the settlement amounts with the clearing houses are included the derivative fair values would be the following:
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
(In millions)Other assetsOther liabilitiesOther assetsOther liabilities
Customer-facing interest rate derivatives$203  $—  $ $33  
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Amount of derivative gain (loss) recognized/reclassified
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)Effective Portion of Derivatives Gain/(Loss) Deferred in OCIExcluded Components Deferred in OCI (Amortization Approach)Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified From OCI into IncomeOther Noninterest Income/(Expense)Hedge Ineffectiveness / OCI Reclass due to Missed Forecast
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges of floating-rate assets1:
Purchased interest rate floors$(2) $10  $ $—  $—  
Interest rate swaps —  (2) —  —  
Fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt:
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps—  —  —  —  —  
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
(1) 10  (1) —  —  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Customer-facing interest rate derivatives
68  
Offsetting interest rate derivatives(65) 
Other interest rate derivatives 
Foreign exchange derivatives 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
12  
Total derivatives$(1) $10  $(1) $12  $—  

Amount of derivative gain (loss) recognized/reclassified
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)Effective Portion of Derivatives Gain/(Loss) Deferred in OCIExcluded Components Deferred in OCI (Amortization Approach)Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified From OCI into IncomeOther Noninterest Income/(Expense)Hedge Ineffectiveness / OCI Reclass due to Missed Forecast
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges of floating-rate assets1:
Purchased interest rate floors$—  $27  $—  $—  $—  
Interest rate swaps33  —  (6) —  —  
Fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt:
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps—  —  —  —  —  
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
33  27  (6) —  —  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Customer-facing interest rate derivatives
200  
Offsetting interest rate derivatives(195) 
Other interest rate derivatives 
Foreign exchange derivatives16  
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
24  
Total derivatives$33  $27  $(6) $24  $—  

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Amount of derivative gain (loss) recognized/reclassified
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)Effective Portion of Derivatives Gain/(Loss) Deferred in OCIExcluded Components Deferred in OCI (Amortization Approach)Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified From OCI into IncomeOther Noninterest Income/(Expense)Hedge Ineffectiveness / OCI Reclass due to Missed Forecast
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges of floating-rate assets1:
Purchased interest rate floors$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
Interest rate swaps(1) —   —  —  
Fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt:
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps—  —  —  —  —  
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
(1) —   —  —  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Customer-facing interest rate derivatives
(14) 
Offsetting interest rate derivatives17  
Other interest rate derivatives—  
Foreign exchange derivatives 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
Total derivatives$(1) $—  $ $ $—  

Amount of derivative gain (loss) recognized/reclassified
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)Effective Portion of Derivatives Gain/(Loss) Deferred in OCIExcluded Components Deferred in OCI (Amortization Approach)Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified From OCI into IncomeOther Noninterest Income/(Expense)Hedge Ineffectiveness / OCI Reclass due to Missed Forecast
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges of floating-rate assets1:
Purchased interest rate floors$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
Interest rate swaps(8) —  (1) —  —  
Fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt:
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps—  —  —  —  —  
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
(8) —  (1) —  —  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Customer-facing interest rate derivatives
(57) 
Offsetting interest rate derivatives74  
Other interest rate derivatives(1) 
Foreign exchange derivatives14  
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
30  
Total derivatives$(8) $—  $(1) $30  $—  
Note: These schedules are not intended to present at any given time the Bank’s long/short position with respect to its derivative contracts.
1 Amounts recognized in OCI and reclassified from AOCI represent the effective portion of the derivative gain (loss). For the 12 months following September 30, 2019, we estimate that $12 million will be reclassified from AOCI into interest income
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The following schedule presents derivatives used in fair value hedge accounting relationships, as well as pre-tax gains/(losses) recorded on such derivatives and the related hedged items for the periods presented.
Gain/(loss) recorded in income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)
Derivatives2
Hedged items  Total income statement impact  
Derivatives2
Hedged items  Total income statement impact  
Interest rate swaps1
$ $(1) $—  $—  $—  $—  

Gain/(loss) recorded in income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)
Derivatives2
Hedged items  Total income statement impact  
Derivatives2
Hedged items  Total income statement impact  
Interest rate swaps1
$19  $(19) $—  $—  $—  $—  
1 Consists of hedges of benchmark interest rate risk of fixed-rate long-term debt. Gains and losses were recorded in net interest income.
2 The income for derivatives does not reflect interest income/expense to be consistent with the presentation of the gains/ (losses) on the hedged items.
The following schedule provides selected information regarding the long-term debt in the statement of financial position in which the hedged item is included.
Carrying amount of the hedged assets/(liabilities)Cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in the carrying amount of the hedged assets/(liabilities)
(In millions)September 30, 2019December 31, 2018September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
Long-term debt$(1,024) $(505) $(24) $(5) 
The fair value of derivative assets was reduced by a net credit valuation adjustment of $17 million and $1 million at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectfully. The adjustment for derivative liabilities was zero at September 30, 2019 and a decrease of less than $2 million at September 30, 2018. These adjustments are required to reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk.
8. LEASES
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”), to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.
Upon adoption the Bank has elected to use the following optional exemptions that are permitted under Topic 842, which have been applied consistently:
the Bank elected the optional transition method and there was no impact to retained earnings from recognizing the appropriate amount of lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet as of the adoption date of the standard. Prior period financial statements were not restated.
the Bank elected the expedient package to not reassess (1) whether any existing or expired contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification for any existing or expired leases, and (3) initial direct costs for any existing leases.
the Bank elected to not separate lease components from non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets for lessee or lessor transactions.
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We determine if a contract is a lease or contains a lease at inception. The right to use leased assets for the lease term are considered ROU assets. Operating lease assets are included in “Other assets” while finance lease assets are included in “Premises, equipment and software, net.” Lease liabilities for operating leases are included in “Other liabilities” while finance leases are included in “Long-term debt” on our consolidated balance sheet.
Lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. Because most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The lease ROU asset also incorporates any amortization incurred, including initial direct costs, and excludes lease incentives received. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease, and the lease term incorporates these when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise these options. The Bank enters into certain lease agreements with both lease and non-lease components, which are not separated out for lessees and lessors on a relative standalone basis.
We have operating and finance leases for branches, corporate offices, and data centers. Our equipment leases are not material. At September 30, 2019, we had 433 branches, of which 279 are owned and 154 are leased. We lease our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and other office or data centers are either owned or leased.
The Bank may enter into certain lease arrangements with a term of 12 months or less, and we have elected to exclude these from capitalization. The length of our commitments for leases ranges from 2019 to 2062, some of which include options to extend or terminate the leases.
As of September 30, 2019, assets recorded under operating leases were $231 million, while assets recorded under finance leases were $4 million. We utilized a secured incremental borrowing rate based on the remaining term of the lease as of the effective date for the discount rate to determine our lease ROU assets and liabilities. The following schedule presents lease-related assets and liabilities, their weighted average remaining life, and the weighted average discount rate.
(Dollar amounts in millions)September 30,
2019
Operating assets and liabilities
  Operating right-of-use assets, net of amortization$231  
  Operating lease liabilities250  
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
  Operating leases9.1
  Finance leases19.1
Weighted average discount rate
  Operating leases3.2 %
  Finance leases3.3 %
The components of lease expense are as follows:
(In millions)Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease costs$12  $36  
Variable lease costs14  40  
Total lease cost$26  $76  
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
(In millions)Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019  
Cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:
  Operating cash disbursements from operating leases$13  $37  
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ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
(In millions)Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
New operating lease liabilities$ $10  
New finance lease liabilities  
Total$ $16  
Maturities analysis for lease liabilities as of September 30, 2019 is as follows (undiscounted lease payments):
(In millions)
2019 1
$33  
202049  
202144  
202239  
202332  
Thereafter120  
Total$317  
1 Contractual maturities for the three months remaining in 2019.
The Bank enters into certain lease agreements where it is the lessor of real estate. Real estate leases are made from bank-owned and subleased property to generate cash flow from the property, including from leasing vacant suites in which the Bank occupies portions of the building. Operating lease income was $3 million for both the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, and $9 million and $8 million for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018.
The Bank also has a lending division that makes equipment leases, considered to be sales-type leases or direct financing leases, totaling $332 million at both September 30, 2019 and 2018. The Bank uses leasing of equipment as a venue for customers to access equipment without purchasing upfront. The Bank recorded income of $3 million and $4 million on these leases for the third quarters of 2019 and 2018, and $11 million for both the first nine months of 2019 and 2018.
9. LONG-TERM DEBT AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31, 2018
Subordinated notes$87  $87  
Senior notes1,151  637  
Capital lease obligations —  
Total$1,242  $724  
The preceding carrying values represent the par value of the debt adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, unamortized debt issuance costs, and valuation adjustments for fair value swaps. During the first nine months of 2019, the Bank issued a $500 million senior note with an interest rate of 3.35% and a maturity date of March 4, 2022. Also, during the fourth quarter of 2019 the Bank issued a $500 million subordinated note with an interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of October 29, 2029 and subsequently entered into a receive-fixed interest rate swap. The note and swap constitute a qualifying fair value hedging relationship. For more information on derivatives designated as qualifying cash flow and fair value hedges, see Note 7 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
Common Stock
The Bank’s common stock is traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (“NASDAQ”) Global Select Market. As of September 30, 2019, there were 170.4 million shares of 0.001 par value
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common stock outstanding. We also had 29.3 million common stock warrants (NASDAQ: ZIONW), with an exercise price of $34.14 outstanding at September 30, 2019. Each common stock warrant was convertible into 1.07 shares and expire on May 22, 2020.
Common stock and additional paid-in capital was $3.0 billion at September 30, 2019, and decreased $804 million, or 21%, from December 31, 2018, primarily due to Bank common stock repurchases. During the third quarter of 2019, we continued our common stock buyback program and repurchased 6.6 million shares of common stock outstanding with a fair value of $275 million at an average price of $41.43 per share. During the first nine months of 2019 we repurchased 18.0 million shares of common stock outstanding with a fair value of $825 million, at an average price of $45.89 per share compared to 7.8 million shares with a fair value of $420 million at an average price of $53.84 per share for the first nine months of 2018. In October 2019, the Bank announced that the Board approved a plan to repurchase $275 million of common stock during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $49 million at September 30, 2019 compared with $(250) million at December 31, 2018. Changes in AOCI by component are as follows:
(In millions)Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securitiesNet unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and otherPension and post-retirementTotal
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Balance at December 31, 2018$(228) $(1) $(21) $(250) 
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax
257  39  —  296  
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax—   —   
OCI257  42  —  299  
Balance at September 30, 2019$29  $41  $(21) $49  
Income tax expense included in OCI
$84  $14  $—  $98  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Balance at December 31, 2017$(114) $(2) $(23) $(139) 
OCI (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax
(221) (3) —  (224) 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax—   —   
OCI (loss)(221) (1) —  (222) 
Balance at September 30, 2018$(335) $(3) $(23) $(361) 
Income tax benefit included in OCI (loss)
$(73) $—  $—  $(73) 
Amounts reclassified
from AOCI 1
Amounts reclassified
from AOCI 1
Statement of income (SI)
(In millions)Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Details about AOCI components2019201820192018Affected line item
Net unrealized losses on derivative instruments
$(1) $(1) $(4) $(3) SIInterest and fees on loans
Income tax benefit—  —  (1) (1) 
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
(1) (1) (3) (2) 
1 Negative reclassification amounts indicate decreases to earnings in the statement of income.
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10. COMMITMENTS, GUARANTEES AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments and Guarantees
Contractual amounts of off-balance sheet financial instruments used to meet the financing needs of our customers are as follows:
(In millions)September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Net unfunded commitments to extend credit 1
$22,810  $21,454  
Standby letters of credit:
Financial538  655  
Performance221  199  
Commercial letters of credit 18  
Total unfunded lending commitments$23,575  $22,326  
1 Net of participations
The Bank’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K contains further information about these commitments and guarantees including their terms and collateral requirements. At September 30, 2019, the Bank had recorded $4 million as a liability for the guarantees associated with the standby letters of credit, which consisted of $1 million attributable to the RULC and $3 million of deferred commitment fees.
Legal Matters
We are subject to litigation in court and arbitral proceedings, as well as proceedings, investigations, examinations and other actions brought or considered by governmental and self-regulatory agencies. Litigation may relate to lending, deposit and other customer relationships, vendor and contractual issues, employee matters, intellectual property matters, personal injuries and torts, regulatory and legal compliance, and other matters. While most matters relate to individual claims, we are also subject to putative class action claims and similar broader claims. Proceedings, investigations, examinations and other actions brought or considered by governmental and self-regulatory agencies may relate to our banking, investment advisory, trust, securities, and other products and services; our customers’ involvement in money laundering, fraud, securities violations and other illicit activities or our policies and practices relating to such customer activities; and our compliance with the broad range of banking, securities and other laws and regulations applicable to us. At any given time, we may be in the process of responding to subpoenas, requests for documents, data and testimony relating to such matters and engaging in discussions to resolve the matters.
As of September 30, 2019, we were subject to the following material litigation or governmental inquiries:
a civil suit, JTS Communities, Inc. et. al v. CB&T, Jun Enkoji and Dawn Satow, brought against us in the Superior Court for Sacramento County, California in June 2017. In this case four investors in our former customer, International Manufacturing Group ("IMG") seek to hold us liable for losses arising from their investments in that company, alleging that we conspired with and knowingly assisted IMG and its principal in furtherance of an alleged Ponzi scheme. This case is in the discovery phase with dispostive motion practice underway and to be scheduled for hearing in early January 2020. Trial is scheduled for February 2020.
a civil class action lawsuit, Evans v. CB&T, brought against us in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California in May 2017. This case was filed on behalf of a class of up to 50 investors in IMG and seeks to hold us liable for losses of class members arising from their investments in IMG, alleging that we conspired with and knowingly assisted IMG and its principal in furtherance of an alleged Ponzi scheme. In December 2017, the District Court dismissed all claims against the Bank. In January 2018, the plaintiff filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The appeal was heard in early April 2019 with the Court of Appeals reversing the trial court's dismissal. This case is in the pleadings phase and as a result, trial will not occur for a substantial period of time.
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two civil cases, Lifescan Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Health Care Services v. Jeffrey Smith, et. al., brought against us in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in December 2017, and Roche Diagnostics and Roche Diabetes Care Inc. v. Jeffrey C. Smith, et. al., brought against us in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in March 2019. In these cases, certain manufacturers and distributors of medical products seek to hold us liable for allegedly fraudulent practices of a borrower of the Bank which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017. The cases are in early phases, with initial motion practice and discovery underway in the Lifescan case. Trial has not been scheduled in either case.
a civil class action lawsuit, Gregory, et. al. v. Zions Bancorporation, brought against us in the United States District Court in Utah in January 2019. This case was filed on behalf of investors in Rust Rare Coin, Inc. alleging that we aided and abetted a Ponzi scheme fraud perpetrated by Rust Rare Coin, a Zions Bank customer. The case follows civil actions and the establishment of a receivership for Rust Rare Coin by The Commodities Futures Trading Commission and the Utah Division of Securities in November 2018, as well as a separate suit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Rust Rare Coin and its principal, Gaylen Rust. The matter is in the early motion practice state and initial phase discovery has commenced. During the second quarter of 2019, we filed a motion to dismiss. Trial has not been scheduled.
In the third quarter, we reached settlements that were previously accrued for, or were immaterial, in the following cases:
a civil suit, McFarland as Trustee for International Manufacturing Group v. CB&T, et. al., brought against us in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California in May 2016. The Trustee sought to recover loan payments previously repaid to us by our customer, IMG, alleging that IMG, along with its principal, obtained loans and made loan repayments in furtherance of an alleged Ponzi scheme.
a Private Attorney General Act claim under California law, Lawson v. CB&T, brought against us in the Superior Court for the County of San Diego, California, in February 2016. In this case, the plaintiff alleges, on behalf of herself and other current or former employees of the Bank who worked in California on a non-exempt basis, violations by the Bank of California wage and hour laws. The settlement is subject to the Court's approval.
At least quarterly, we review outstanding and new legal matters, utilizing then available information. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, if we determine that a loss from a matter is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we establish an accrual for the loss. In the absence of such a determination, no accrual is made. Once established, accruals are adjusted to reflect developments relating to the matters.
In our review, we also assess whether we can determine the range of reasonably possible losses for significant matters in which we are unable to determine that the likelihood of a loss is remote. Because of the difficulty of predicting the outcome of legal matters, discussed subsequently, we are able to meaningfully estimate such a range only for a limited number of matters. Based on information available as of September 30, 2019, we estimated that the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses for those matters to be from $0 million to roughly $35 million in excess of amounts accrued. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate. Those matters for which a meaningful estimate is not possible are not included within this estimated range and, therefore, this estimated range does not represent our maximum loss exposure.
Based on our current knowledge, we believe that our current estimated liability for litigation and other legal actions and claims, reflected in our accruals and determined in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, is adequate and that liabilities in excess of the amounts currently accrued, if any, arising from litigation and other legal actions and claims for which an estimate as previously described is possible, will not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. However, in light of the significant uncertainties involved in these matters, and the very large or indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows for any given reporting period.
Any estimate or determination relating to the future resolution of litigation, arbitration, governmental or self-regulatory examinations, investigations or actions or similar matters is inherently uncertain and involves significant judgment. This is particularly true in the early stages of a legal matter, when legal issues and facts have not been
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well articulated, reviewed, analyzed, and vetted through discovery, preparation for trial or hearings, substantive and productive mediation or settlement discussions, or other actions. It is also particularly true with respect to class action and similar claims involving multiple defendants, matters with complex procedural requirements or substantive issues or novel legal theories, and examinations, investigations and other actions conducted or brought by governmental and self-regulatory agencies, in which the normal adjudicative process is not applicable. Accordingly, we usually are unable to determine whether a favorable or unfavorable outcome is remote, reasonably likely, or probable, or to estimate the amount or range of a probable or reasonably likely loss, until relatively late in the course of a legal matter, sometimes not until a number of years have elapsed. Accordingly, our judgments and estimates relating to claims will change from time to time in light of developments and actual outcomes will differ from our estimates. These differences may be material.
11. REVENUE RECOGNITION
We derive our revenue primarily from interest income on loans and securities, which was more than three-quarters of our revenue in the third quarter of 2019. Only noninterest income is considered to be revenue from contracts with customers in scope of ASC 606. For a discussion of the Bank’s revenue recognition from contracts, and the implementation of ASC 606, see Note 16 of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Disaggregation of Revenue
We provide services across different geographical areas, primarily in 11 Western U.S. States, under banking operations that have their own individual brand names, including Zions Bank, Amegy Bank, California Bank & Trust, National Bank of Arizona, Nevada State Bank, Vectra Bank Colorado, and The Commerce Bank of Washington. The operating segment listed as “Other” includes certain non-bank financial services subsidiaries, centralized back-office functions, and eliminations of transactions between segments. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net income or shareholders’ equity.
The following schedule sets forth the noninterest income and net revenue by operating segments for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Zions BankAmegyCB&T
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$11  $10  $ $ $ $ 
Card fees
15  15      
Retail and business banking fees
      
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees
  (1) (1)   
Wealth management and trust fees      
Other customer-related fees  —  —  —  —  
Total noninterest income from contracts with customers (ASC 606)
39  38  22  22  16  15  
Other noninterest income (Non-ASC 606 customer related)
 —  15     
Total customer-related fees
40  38  37  31  22  19  
Other noninterest income (non-customer related)
—  —  —  —   —  
Total noninterest income
40  38  37  31  23  19  
Other real estate owned gain from sale —  —  —  —  —  
Net interest income
177  171  126  126  130  132  
Total income less interest expense
$218  $209  $163  $157  $153  $151  
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NBAZNSBVectra
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$ $ $ $ $ $ 
Card fees
      
Retail and business banking fees
      
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees
—  —  —  —  —  —  
Wealth management and trust fees    —  —  
Other customer-related fees—  —  —  —  —  —  
Total noninterest income from contracts with customers (ASC 606)
      
Other noninterest income (Non-ASC 606 customer related)
      
Total customer-related fees
10  10  11  10    
Other noninterest income (non-customer related)
—  —  —  —  —  —  
Total noninterest income
10  10  11  10    
Other real estate owned gain from sale—  —   —  —  —  
Net interest income
57  56  39  37  34  33  
Total income less interest expense
$67  $66  $51  $47  $41  $39  
TCBWOtherConsolidated Bank
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$—  $—  $—  $—  $31  $31  
Card fees
  —  —  32  32  
Retail and business banking fees
—  —  —  (1) 20  19  
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees
—  —      
Wealth management and trust fees—  —    15  13  
Other customer-related fees—  —      
Total noninterest income from contracts with customers (ASC 606)
    106  104  
Other noninterest income (Non-ASC 606 customer related)
—  —    34  22  
Total customer-related fees
  12  11  140  126  
Other noninterest income (non-customer related)
—  —   10   10  
Total noninterest income
  17  21  146  136  
Other real estate owned gain from sale—  —  —  —   —  
Net interest income
13  13  (9) (3) 567  565  
Total income less interest expense
$14  $14  $ $18  $715  $701  
The following schedule sets forth the noninterest income and net revenue by operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Zions BankAmegyCB&T
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$31  $32  $25  $26  $17  $17  
Card fees
45  44  21  22  12  11  
Retail and business banking fees
17  18  13  12  10  10  
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees
  (4) (4)   
Wealth management and trust fees13  12      
Other customer-related fees      
Total noninterest income from contracts with customers (ASC 606)
112  112  64  65  47  45  
Other noninterest income (Non-ASC 606 customer related)
(1) (2) 41  30  15  12  
Total customer-related fees
111  110  105  95  62  57  
Other noninterest income (non-customer related)
  —  —    
Total noninterest income
112  111  105  95  63  59  
Other real estate owned gain from sale —  —  —  —  —  
Net interest income
528  496  375  366  395  381  
Total income less interest expense
$643  $607  $480  $461  $458  $440  
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(In millions)201920182019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$ $ $ $ $ $ 
Card fees
      
Retail and business banking fees
      
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees
—  —      
Wealth management and trust fees      
Other customer-related fees —   —  —  —  
Total noninterest income from contracts with customers (ASC 606)
19  20  25  23  13  13  
Other noninterest income (Non-ASC 606 customer related)
11       
Total customer-related fees
30  29  32  30  19  18  
Other noninterest income (non-customer related)
 —  —  —  —  —  
Total noninterest income
31  29  32  30  19  18  
Other real estate owned gain from sale—  —   —  —  —  
Net interest income
173  161  115  106  103  96  
Total income less interest expense
$204  $190  $148  $136  $122  $114  
TCBWOtherConsolidated Bank
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
Commercial account fees
$ $ $—  $(1) $90  $93  
Card fees
   —  95  93  
Retail and business banking fees
—  —   —  58  57  
Capital markets and foreign exchange fees
      
Wealth management and trust fees —  12  11  42  38  
Other customer-related fees—  —   13  13  17  
Total noninterest income from contracts with customers (ASC 606)
  22  25  306  306  
Other noninterest income (Non-ASC 606 customer related)
—     86  71  
Total customer-related fees
  29  34  392  377  
Other noninterest income (non-customer related)
—  —  15  32  18  35  
Total noninterest income
  44  66  410  412  
Other real estate owned gain from sale—  —  —     
Net interest income
41  36  (17) 12  1,713  1,654  
Total income less interest expense
$45  $40  $27  $79  $2,127  $2,067  
Revenue from contracts with customers did not generate significant contract assets and liabilities. Contract receivables are included in Other Assets. Payment terms vary by services offered, and the timing between completion of performance obligations and payment is typically not significant.
12. RETIREMENT PLANS
The following discloses the net periodic cost (benefit) and its components for the Bank’s pension and other retirement plans:
(In millions)Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019201820192018
Interest cost$ $ $ $ 
Expected return on plan assets(2) (3) (6) (9) 
Partial settlement loss
—     
Amortization of net actuarial loss
 —    
Net periodic cost (benefit)
$—  $(1) $—  $(2) 
As disclosed in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Bank has frozen its participation and benefit accruals for the pension plan and its contributions for individual benefit payments in the postretirement benefit plan. In October 2018, the Bank decided to terminate its pension plan subject to obtaining necessary regulatory approval.
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Completion of this termination is expected in early 2020. Plan participant benefits will not be disadvantaged because of this decision.
13. INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rate of 22.9% for the third quarter of 2019 was lower than the 2018 third quarter rate of 23.6%. The effective tax rates for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 were 22.6% and 22.9%, respectively. The income tax rates for 2019 and 2018 were reduced by nontaxable municipal interest income and nontaxable income from certain bank-owned life insurance, and were increased by the non-deductibility of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) premiums, certain executive compensation, and other fringe benefits.
We had a net deferred tax asset (“DTA”) balance of $34 million at September 30, 2019, compared with $130 million at December 31, 2018. The decrease in the net DTA resulted primarily from the decrease of accrued compensation and unrealized losses in other comprehensive income ("OCI") related to securities. A reduction of net deferred tax liabilities related to leasing operations offset some of the overall decrease in DTA.
14. NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic and diluted net earnings per common share based on the weighted average outstanding shares are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 
 
(In millions, except shares and per share amounts)2019  2018  2019  2018  
Basic:
Net income$222  $223  $633  $658  
Less common and preferred dividends67  66  194  170  
Undistributed earnings155  157  439  488  
Less undistributed earnings applicable to nonvested shares    
Undistributed earnings applicable to common shares154  156  437  484  
Distributed earnings applicable to common shares59  58  168  144  
Total earnings applicable to common shares$213  $214  $605  $628  
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands)173,160  192,973  178,985  195,079  
Net earnings per common share$1.23  $1.11  $3.38  $3.22  
Diluted:
Total earnings applicable to common shares$213  $214  $605  $628  
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands)173,160  192,973  178,985  195,079  
Dilutive effect of common stock warrants (in thousands)8,187  11,880  9,293  12,555  
Dilutive effect of stock options (in thousands)523  912  617  1,023  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in thousands)
181,870  205,765  188,895  208,657  
Net earnings per common share$1.17  $1.04  $3.20  $3.01  
The following schedule presents the weighted average stock awards that were anti-dilutive and not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
Three Months Ended
September 30, 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 
 
(In thousands)2019  2018  2019  2018  
Restricted stock and restricted stock units1,348  1,490  1,406  1,651  
Stock options596  170  451  137  

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15. OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
We manage our operations and prepare management reports and other information with a primary focus on geographical area. Our banking operations are managed under their own individual brand names, including Zions Bank, Amegy Bank, California Bank & Trust, National Bank of Arizona, Nevada State Bank, Vectra Bank Colorado, and The Commerce Bank of Washington. Performance assessment and resource allocation are based upon this geographical structure. We use an internal funds transfer pricing (“FTP”) allocation system to report results of operations for business segments. This process is continually refined. In the third quarter of 2019, we made changes to the FTP process to more accurately reflect the cost of funds for loans. Prior period amounts have been revised to reflect the impact of these changes had they been instituted for the periods presented. Total average loans and deposits presented for the banking segments include insignificant intercompany amounts between banking segments and may also include deposits with the Other segment.
As of September 30, 2019, our banking business is conducted through 7 locally managed and branded segments in distinct geographical areas. Zions Bank operates 98 branches in Utah, 24 branches in Idaho, and one branch in Wyoming. Amegy operates 75 branches in Texas. CB&T operates 87 branches in California. NBAZ operates 58 branches in Arizona. NSB operates 50 branches in Nevada. Vectra operates 36 branches in Colorado and one branch in New Mexico. TCBW operates two branches in Washington and one branch in Oregon.
The operating segment identified as “Other” includes certain non-bank financial service subsidiaries, centralized back-office functions, and eliminations of transactions between segments. The major components of net interest income at the Bank’s back-office include the revenue associated with the investments securities portfolio and the offset of the FTP costs and benefits provided to the business segments.
The following schedule does not present total assets or income tax expense for each operating segment, but instead presents average loans, average deposits and income before income taxes because these are the metrics that management uses when evaluating performance and making decisions pertaining to the operating segments. The Bank’s net interest income includes interest expense on borrowed funds. The condensed statement of income identifies the components of income and expense which affect the operating amounts presented in the Other segment.
The accounting policies of the individual operating segments are the same as those of the Bank. Transactions between operating segments are primarily conducted at fair value, resulting in profits that are eliminated for reporting consolidated results of operations.
The following schedule presents selected operating segment information for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Zions BankAmegyCB&T
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net interest income$177  $171  $126  $126  $130  $132  
Provision for credit losses  18  (18) (6)  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
176  169  108  144  136  129  
Noninterest income40  38  37  31  23  19  
Noninterest expense114  118  84  86  75  77  
Income (loss) before income taxes
$102  $89  $61  $89  $84  $71  
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total average loans$13,229  $12,607  $12,438  $11,328  $10,819  $9,985  
Total average deposits15,983  15,385  11,842  11,185  11,565  11,335  
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NBAZ  NSBVectra
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net interest income$57  $56  $39  $37  $34  $33  
Provision for credit losses—  (1)   (3)  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
57  57  38  36  37  32  
Noninterest income10  10  11  10    
Noninterest expense39  39  35  35  27  26  
Income (loss) before income taxes
$28  $28  $14  $11  $17  $12  
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total average loans$4,769  $4,591  $2,708  $2,408  $3,161  $2,969  
Total average deposits5,028  5,008  4,547  4,302  2,866  2,789  
TCBW  OtherConsolidated Bank
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net interest income$13  $13  $(9) $(3) $567  $565  
Provision for credit losses(2) —    10  (11) 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
15  13  (10) (4) 557  576  
Noninterest income  17  21  146  136  
Noninterest expense  36  34  415  420  
Income (loss) before income taxes
$11  $ $(29) $(17) $288  $292  
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total average loans$1,235  $1,136  $469  $344  $48,828  $45,368  
Total average deposits1,097  1,086  2,356  2,485  55,284  53,575  
The following schedule presents selected operating segment information for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Zions BankAmegyCB&T
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net interest income$528  $496  $375  $366  $395  $381  
Provision for credit losses27   (5) (77)   
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
501  491  380  443  389  373  
Noninterest income112  111  105  95  63  59  
Noninterest expense351  348  258  258  239  230  
Income (loss) before income taxes
$262  $254  $227  $280  $213  $202  
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total average loans$13,079  $12,565  $12,186  $11,362  $10,745  $9,941  
Total average deposits15,656  15,847  11,549  11,022  11,408  11,213  
NBAZ  NSBVectra
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net interest income$173  $161  $115  $106  $103  $96  
Provision for credit losses  —     
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
168  153  115  105  100  90  
Noninterest income31  29  32  30  19  18  
Noninterest expense116  114  109  107  82  78  
Income (loss) before income taxes
$83  $68  $38  $28  $37  $30  
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total average loans$4,788  $4,591  $2,594  $2,369  $3,107  $2,882  
Total average deposits4,990  4,912  4,428  4,280  2,833  2,762  
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TCBW  OtherConsolidated Bank
(In millions)201920182019201820192018
SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net interest income$41  $36  $(17) $12  $1,713  $1,654  
Provision for credit losses—   (1)  35  (46) 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
41  34  (16) 11  1,678  1,700  
Noninterest income  44  66  410  412  
Noninterest expense17  16  98  108  1,270  1,259  
Income (loss) before income taxes
$28  $22  $(70) $(31) $818  $853  
SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total average loans$1,183  $1,113  $432  $336  $48,114  $45,159  
Total average deposits1,075  1,069  2,582  1,722  54,521  52,827  

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest rate and market risks are among the most significant risks regularly undertaken by us, and they are closely monitored as previously discussed. A discussion regarding our management of interest rate and market risk is included in the section entitled “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management” in this Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Bank’s management, with the participation of the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2019. Based on that evaluation, the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2019. There were no changes in the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information contained in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 1.A RISK FACTORS
We believe there have been no material changes in the risk factors included in Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following schedule summarizes the Bank’s share repurchases for the third quarter of 2019:
SHARE REPURCHASES
Period
Total number
of shares
repurchased 1
Average
price paid
per share
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsApproximate dollar value of shares that may yet be 
purchased under the plan (in millions)
July750,639  $44.97  749,375  $241  
August5,887,565  40.99  5,887,565  —  
September127  45.13  —  —  
Third quarter6,638,331  41.44  6,636,940  
1 Represents common shares acquired under previously reported share repurchase plans and common shares acquired from employees in connection with our stock compensation plan. Shares were acquired from employees to pay for their payroll taxes and stock option exercise cost upon the exercise of stock options under provisions of an employee share-based compensation plan.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
a.Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1  Second Amended and Restated Articles of Association of Zions Bancorporation, National Association, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2018.*
3.2  Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Zions Bancorporation, National Association, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2019.*
Certification by Chief Executive Officer required by Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
Certification by Chief Financial Officer required by Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Sections 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith).
101  Pursuant to Rules 405 and 406 of Regulation S-T, the following information is formatted in inline XBRL (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 and the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 and the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 and the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith).
104  The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, formatted as Inline XBRL.
* Incorporated by reference
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K, copies of certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt are not filed. The Bank agrees to furnish a copy thereof to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency upon request.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
/s/ Harris H. Simmons
Harris H. Simmons, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Paul E. Burdiss
Paul E. Burdiss, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 5, 2019
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