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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
________________________________________

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 X
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

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:  001-12991

BANCORPSOUTH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Mississippi
64-0659571
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One Mississippi Plaza, 201 South Spring Street          Tupelo, Mississippi
 
38804
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (662) 680-2000

NOT APPLICABLE
 (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:  (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  [X]   No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  [X] Yes [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check One):  Large accelerated filer [X]  Accelerated filer [  ]  Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) [  ]  Smaller reporting company [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X] 
 
 
As of May 2, 2011, the registrant had outstanding 83,486,737 shares of common stock, par value $2.50 per share.
 
 
 
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BANCORPSOUTH, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I.
       Financial Information
Page
 
ITEM 1.
Financial Statements
 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010
3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
4
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
5
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
6
 
ITEM 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
 
   
Condition and Results of Operations
33
 
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
60
 
ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
60
       
PART II.
 
Other Information
 
 
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
61
 
ITEM 6.
Exhibits
61



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Report may not be based on historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “anticipate,”  “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “indicated,” “could,” or “would,” or future or conditional verb tenses, and variations or negatives of such terms. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to net interest revenue, estimates of fair value discount rates, fair values of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities, the amount of the Company’s non-performing loans and leases, credit quality, credit losses, liquidity, off-balance sheet commitments and arrangements, valuation of mortgage servicing rights, allowance and provision for credit losses, the Company’s ability to meet the challenges of the current economic cycle, continued weakness in the economic environment, early identification and resolution of credit issues, utilization of non-GAAP financial measures, the ability of the Company to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of loan agreements, goodwill, the Company’s reserve for losses from representation and warranty obligations, the Company’s foreclosure process related to mortgage loans, the impact of the Durbin Debit Interchange Amendment on the Company’s debit card revenue, the impact of the Federal Reserve’s new rules regarding overdraft payments on the Company’s service charge revenue, the resolution of non-performing loans that are collaterally dependent, real estate values, fully-indexed interest rates, interest rate risk, interest rate sensitivity, calculation of economic value of equity, concessions granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, diversification of the Company’s revenue stream, liquidity needs and strategies, sources of funding, net interest margin, payment of dividends, the impact of federal and state regulatory requirements for capital on the Company’s ability to meet its cash obligations, the impact of pending litigation and the implementation and effect of remedial actions to address the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this report, in that actual results could differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally, the soundness of other financial institutions, the availability of capital on favorable terms if and when needed, liquidity risk, the credit risk associated with real estate construction, estimates of costs and values associated with acquisition and development loans in the Company’s loan portfolio, the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for credit losses to cover actual credit losses, governmental regulation and supervision of the Company’s operations, the susceptibility of the Company’s business to local economic conditions, the impact of recent legislation and regulations on service charges for core deposit accounts, changes in interest rates, the impact of monetary policies and economic factors on the Company’s ability to attract deposits or make loans, volatility in capital and credit markets, the impact of hurricanes or other adverse weather events, risks in connection with completed or potential acquisitions, dilution caused by the Company’s issuance of securities to raise capital or to acquire other banks, bank holding companies, financial holding companies and insurance agencies, restrictions on the Company’s ability to declare and pay dividends, the Company’s growth strategy, diversification in the types of financial services the Company offers, competition with other financial services companies, interruptions or breaches in security of the Company’s information systems, the failure of certain third party vendors to perform, the Company’s ability to improve its internal controls adequately, any requirement that the Company write down goodwill or other intangible assets, other factors generally understood to affect the financial results of financial services companies and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company’s press releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this report.
 
 
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PART I.
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
                   
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
                 
                   
BANCORPSOUTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
                   
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
      (1)    
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
ASSETS
                   
Cash and due from banks
  $ 146,989     $ 99,916     $ 187,115  
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
    102,312       172,170       9,943  
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost
    1,667,203       1,613,019       1,219,983  
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
    1,145,463       1,096,062       891,221  
   
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell
    150,000       150,000       120,000  
Loans and leases
    9,255,609       9,376,351       9,756,081  
  Less:  Unearned income
    41,773       43,244       45,259  
            Allowance for credit losses
    198,333       196,913       188,884  
Net loans
    9,015,503       9,136,194       9,521,938  
Loans held for sale
    56,876       93,697       80,312  
Premises and equipment, net
    329,862       332,890       339,860  
Accrued interest receivable
    61,105       61,025       69,022  
Goodwill
    271,297       270,097       270,097  
Bank owned life insurance
    194,988       194,064       189,022  
Other real estate owned
    136,412       133,412       59,269  
Other assets
    269,228       262,464       272,408  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 13,547,238     $ 13,615,010     $ 13,230,190  
                         
LIABILITIES
                       
Deposits:
                       
  Demand:  Noninterest bearing
  $ 2,027,990     $ 2,060,145     $ 1,860,579  
                  Interest bearing
    5,023,073       4,931,518       4,589,029  
  Savings
    932,574       863,034       768,302  
  Other time
    3,480,477       3,635,324       3,776,251  
Total deposits
    11,464,114       11,490,021       10,994,161  
   
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    421,782       440,593       480,795  
  
Short-term Federal Home Loan Bank and other short-term borrowings
    2,715       2,727       2,500  
Accrued interest payable
    13,238       14,336       17,972  
Junior subordinated debt securities
    160,312       160,312       160,312  
Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
    110,000       110,000       112,760  
Other liabilities
    164,016       174,777       196,806  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    12,336,177       12,392,766       11,965,306  
                         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       
Common stock, $2.50 par value per share
                       
   Authorized - 500,000,000 shares; Issued - 83,481,737,
                       
   83,481,737 and 83,462,120 shares, respectively
    208,704       208,704       208,655  
Capital surplus
    225,597       224,976       223,307  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (16,579 )     (14,453 )     (10,645 )
Retained earnings
    793,339       803,017       843,567  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    1,211,061       1,222,244       1,264,884  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 13,547,238     $ 13,615,010     $ 13,230,190  
                         
(1)  Derived from audited financial statements.
                       
                         
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                       

 
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BANCORPSOUTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands, except for per share amounts)
 
INTEREST REVENUE:
           
Loans and leases
  $ 117,358     $ 126,956  
Deposits with other banks
    122       21  
  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell
    131       82  
Held-to-maturity securities:
               
  Taxable
    8,014       9,415  
  Tax-exempt
    3,347       2,461  
Available-for-sale securities:
               
  Taxable
    8,585       8,385  
  Tax-exempt
    824       832  
Loans held for sale
    447       506  
  Total interest revenue
    138,828       148,658  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
               
Deposits:
               
  Interest bearing demand
    6,546       9,392  
  Savings
    826       889  
  Other time
    17,483       21,529  
  
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    152       228  
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
    1,523       1,880  
Junior subordinated debt
    2,859       2,855  
Other
    2       3  
  Total interest expense
    29,391       36,776  
  Net interest revenue
    109,437       111,882  
Provision for credit losses
    53,479       43,519  
  Net interest revenue, after provision for credit losses
    55,958       68,363  
                 
NONINTEREST REVENUE:
               
Mortgage lending
    7,581       5,025  
Credit card, debit card and merchant fees
    10,346       8,810  
Service charges
    15,368       16,262  
Trust income
    3,134       2,587  
Security gains, net
    17       1,297  
Insurance commissions
    22,549       21,668  
Other
    9,316       7,683  
  Total noninterest revenue
    68,311       63,332  
                 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    70,375       69,287  
Occupancy, net of rental income
    10,671       10,775  
Equipment
    5,658       5,739  
Deposit insurance assessments
    5,425       4,250  
Other
    37,881       30,432  
  Total noninterest expense
    130,010       120,483  
  Income (loss) before income taxes
    (5,741 )     11,212  
Income tax (benefit) expense
    (5,247 )     2,816  
  Net income (loss)
  $ (494 )   $ 8,396  
                 
Earnings (loss) per share:  Basic
  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.10  
                                               Diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.10  
                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.11     $ 0.22  
                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
         
 

 
 
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BANCORPSOUTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Operating Activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (494 )   $ 8,396  
  Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
      Provision for credit losses
    53,479       43,519  
      Depreciation and amortization
    7,476       7,547  
      Deferred taxes
    (145 )     (6,328 )
      Amortization of intangibles
    854       1,015  
      Amortization of debt securities premium and discount, net
    1,813       1,268  
      Share-based compensation expense
    617       567  
      Security gains, net
    (17 )     (1,297 )
      Net deferred loan origination expense
    (2,127 )     (2,371 )
      Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
    (4 )     (21 )
      Increase in interest receivable
    (80 )     (371 )
      Decrease in interest payable
    (1,098 )     (1,616 )
      Realized gain on mortgages sold
    (7,486 )     (2,041 )
      Proceeds from mortgages sold
    244,030       208,825  
      Origination of mortgages held for sale
    (202,796 )     (207,400 )
      Increase in bank-owned life insurance
    (924 )     (1,252 )
      (Increase) decrease in prepaid pension asset
    (93 )     395  
      Decrease in prepaid deposit insurance assessments
    4,887       3,830  
      Other, net
    (18,026 )     2,072  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    79,866       54,737  
Investing activities:
               
Proceeds from calls and maturities of held-to-maturity securities
    88,896       106,558  
Proceeds from calls and maturities of available-for-sale securities
    22,576       142,641  
Purchases of held-to-maturity securities
    (143,549 )     (293,816 )
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (77,349 )     (77,220 )
Net decrease in loans and leases
    66,339       36,004  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (4,453 )     (3,567 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    17       42  
Contingency earn-out payment
    (1,200 )     -  
Other, net
    (16 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (48,739 )     (89,358 )
Financing activities:
               
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
    (25,907 )     316,459  
Net decrease in short-term debt and other liabilities
    (18,826 )     (305,075 )
Repayment of long-term debt
    -       (11 )
Issuance of common stock
    -       201  
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
    4       21  
Payment of cash dividends
    (9,183 )     (18,361 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (53,912 )     (6,766 )
                 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (22,785 )     (41,387 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    272,086       238,445  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 249,301     $ 197,058  
                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
               


 
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BANCORPSOUTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of BancorpSouth, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and follow general practices within the industries in which the Company operates.  For further information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included and all such adjustments were of a normal, recurring nature.  The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  Certain 2010 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2011 presentation.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, BancorpSouth Bank (the “Bank”) and Gumtree Wholesale Insurance Brokers, Inc., and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Century Credit Life Insurance Company, Personal Finance Corporation of Tennessee, BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc., BancorpSouth Investment Services, Inc. and BancorpSouth Municipal Development Corporation.

NOTE 2 – LOANS AND LEASES

The Company’s loan and lease portfolio is disaggregated into the following segments:  commercial and industrial; real estate; credit card; and all other loans and leases.  The real estate segment is further disaggregated into the following classes:  consumer mortgage; home equity; agricultural; commercial and industrial-owner occupied; construction, acquisition and development; and commercial.  A summary of gross loans and lease by segment and class as of the dates indicated follows:


   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                   
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,497,380     $ 1,515,404     $ 1,505,471  
Real estate
                       
   Consumer mortgages
    1,987,198       2,014,085       1,978,145  
   Home equity
    531,406       549,924       543,272  
   Agricultural
    250,393       266,649       252,292  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    1,316,824       1,423,098       1,331,473  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    1,088,504       1,428,882       1,148,161  
   Commercial
    1,831,226       1,809,660       1,816,951  
Credit cards
    100,732       101,464       106,345  
All other
    651,946       646,915       694,241  
     Total
  $ 9,255,609     $ 9,756,081     $ 9,376,351  


The following table shows the Company’s  loans and leases, net of unearned income, as of March 31, 2011 by segment, class and geographical location:
 
 
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Alabama
                                           
   
and Florida
                           
Texas and
             
   
Panhandle
   
Arkansas
   
Mississippi
   
Missouri
   
Tennessee*
   
Louisiana
   
Other
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 70,272     $ 185,200     $ 329,092     $ 85,322     $ 122,243     $ 264,931     $ 427,163     $ 1,484,223  
Real estate
                                                               
   Consumer mortgages
    117,317       279,192       779,416       69,695       257,860       407,499       76,219       1,987,198  
   Home equity
    67,680       43,172       176,147       29,884       152,434       60,061       2,028       531,406  
   Agricultural
    7,487       75,398       75,149       5,698       30,676       50,450       5,535       250,393  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    118,075       175,921       457,441       69,028       209,035       228,923       58,401       1,316,824  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    121,602       87,112       287,192       89,316       290,907       197,536       14,839       1,088,504  
   Commercial
    206,827       334,602       362,642       258,569       248,333       372,249       48,004       1,831,226  
Credit cards
    -       -       -       -       -       -       100,732       100,732  
All other
    15,029       41,399       78,058       648       63,889       27,792       396,515       623,330  
     Total
  $ 724,289     $ 1,221,996     $ 2,545,137     $ 608,160     $ 1,375,377     $ 1,609,441     $ 1,129,436     $ 9,213,836  
                                                                 
* The totals for Tennessee include the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.
                         

The Company does not have any loan concentrations, other than those reflected in the preceding tables, which exceed 10% of total loans.  A substantial portion of construction, acquisition and development loans are secured by real estate in markets in which the Company is located.  These loans are often structured with interest reserves to fund interest costs during the construction and development period.  Additionally, certain of these loans are structured with interest-only terms.  A portion of the consumer mortgage and commercial real estate portfolios originated through the permanent financing of construction, acquisition and development loans.  The prolonged economic downturn has negatively impacted many borrowers’ and guarantors’ ability to make payments under the terms of the loans as their liquidity has been depleted.  Accordingly, the ultimate collectability of a substantial portion of these loans and the recovery of a substantial portion of the carrying amount of other real estate owned are susceptible to changes in real estate values in these areas.  Continued economic distress could negatively impact additional borrowers’ and guarantors’ ability to repay their debt which will make more of the Company’s loans collateral dependent.
The following tables provide details regarding the aging of the Company’s loan and lease portfolio, net of unearned income, by segment and class at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
March 31, 2011
 
                                       
90+ Days
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
90+ Days
   
Total
         
Total
   
Past Due still
 
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Outstanding
   
Accruing
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 8,863     $ 4,182     $ 6,907     $ 19,952     $ 1,464,271     $ 1,484,223     $ 501  
Real estate
                                                       
   Consumer mortgages
    17,153       6,834       21,401       45,388       1,941,810       1,987,198       3,152  
   Home equity
    2,333       635       867       3,835       527,571       531,406       139  
   Agricultural
    1,038       40       6,074       7,152       243,241       250,393       7  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    3,610       2,652       15,035       21,297       1,295,527       1,316,824       255  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    9,323       16,273       103,356       128,952       959,552       1,088,504       19  
   Commercial
    20,567       4,895       7,404       32,866       1,798,360       1,831,226       7  
Credit cards
    703       411       620       1,734       98,998       100,732       240  
All other
    2,137       299       1,284       3,720       619,610       623,330       509  
     Total
  $ 65,727     $ 36,221     $ 162,948     $ 264,896     $ 8,948,940     $ 9,213,836     $ 4,829  
 

 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
                                       
90+ Days
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
90+ Days
   
Total
         
Total
   
Past Due still
 
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Outstanding
   
Accruing
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 13,037     $ 848     $ 12,000     $ 25,885     $ 1,465,298     $ 1,491,183     $ 675  
Real estate
                                                       
   Consumer mortgages
    18,010       5,168       28,205       51,383       1,926,762       1,978,145       6,521  
   Home equity
    1,258       800       755       2,813       540,459       543,272       173  
   Agricultural
    1,140       3,450       3,527       8,117       244,175       252,292       123  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    9,260       1,290       7,323       17,873       1,313,600       1,331,473       20  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    21,363       9,150       86,699       117,212       1,030,949       1,148,161       197  
   Commercial
    4,409       4,712       10,507       19,628       1,797,323       1,816,951       -  
Credit cards
    793       373       780       1,946       104,399       106,345       330  
All other
    2,058       1,117       847       4,022       661,263       665,285       461  
     Total
  $ 71,328     $ 26,908     $ 150,643     $ 248,879     $ 9,084,228     $ 9,333,107     $ 8,500  

The following tables provide details of the Company’s loan and lease portfolio, net of unearned income, by segment, class and internally assigned grade at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:


   
March 31, 2011
 
         
Special
                               
   
Pass
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Impaired
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,428,940     $ 420     $ 42,564     $ 991     $ 765     $ 10,543     $ 1,484,223  
Real estate
                                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    1,824,894       1,599       109,623       4,034       97       46,951       1,987,198  
  Home equity
    513,657       300       15,355       227       852       1,015       531,406  
  Agricultural
    225,120       44       18,907       -       -       6,322       250,393  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    1,235,440       753       58,327       357       103       21,844       1,316,824  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    774,190       330       115,998       927       1,262       195,797       1,088,504  
  Commercial
    1,682,205       5,548       88,073       136       -       55,264       1,831,226  
Credit Cards
    100,336       11       296       7       82       -       100,732  
All other
    595,290       48       26,400       402       105       1,085       623,330  
    Total
  $ 8,380,072     $ 9,053     $ 475,543     $ 7,081     $ 3,266     $ 338,821     $ 9,213,836  

 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
         
Special
                               
   
Pass
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Impaired
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,429,443     $ 5,764     $ 51,562     $ 1,577     $ 701     $ 2,136     $ 1,491,183  
Real estate
                                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    1,816,472       1,867       117,794       3,202       123       38,687       1,978,145  
  Home equity
    527,047       1,231       13,169       613       361       851       543,272  
  Agricultural
    226,054       309       21,614       -       20       4,295       252,292  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    1,250,265       1,422       62,783       900       30       16,073       1,331,473  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    842,993       1,882       125,639       2,147       1,046       174,454       1,148,161  
  Commercial
    1,688,228       5,565       86,358       98       495       36,207       1,816,951  
Credit Cards
    106,181       11       146       7       -       -       106,345  
All other
    641,292       35       22,735       477       44       702       665,285  
    Total
  $ 8,527,975     $ 18,086     $ 501,800     $ 9,021     $ 2,820     $ 273,405     $ 9,333,107  

The following tables provide details regarding impaired loans and leases, net of unearned income, by segment and class at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
 
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March 31, 2011
 
         
Unpaid
                   
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Average
   
Interest
 
   
Investment in
   
Balance of
   
Allowance for
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Impaired Loans
   
Credit Losses
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance:
                             
Commercial and industrial
  $ 5,615     $ 7,115     $ -     $ 4,307     $ 5  
Real estate
                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    28,268       35,422       -       26,997       64  
  Home equity
    798       1,148       -       643       -  
  Agricultural
    3,991       5,016       -       3,015       -  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    7,719       10,132       -       8,991       57  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    113,642       167,702       -       138,859       70  
  Commercial
    21,302       27,907       -       28,807       48  
All other
    678       906       -       916       8  
    Total
  $ 182,013     $ 255,348     $ -     $ 212,535     $ 252  
                                         
With an allowance:
                                       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 4,928     $ 5,131     $ 2,795     $ 4,547     $ -  
Real estate
                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    18,683       19,254       5,033       18,316       147  
  Home equity
    217       217       121       596       -  
  Agricultural
    2,331       2,331       1,368       3,315       14  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    14,125       14,182       4,523       11,348       13  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    82,155       91,389       26,912       97,793       393  
  Commercial
    33,962       35,238       8,516       26,217       216  
All other
    407       407       151       140       1  
    Total
  $ 156,808     $ 168,149     $ 49,419     $ 162,272     $ 784  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 10,543     $ 12,246     $ 2,795     $ 8,854     $ 5  
Real estate
                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    46,951       54,676       5,033       45,313       211  
  Home equity
    1,015       1,365       121       1,239       -  
  Agricultural
    6,322       7,347       1,368       6,330       14  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    21,844       24,314       4,523       20,339       70  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    195,797       259,091       26,912       236,652       463  
  Commercial
    55,264       63,145       8,516       55,024       264  
All other
    1,085       1,313       151       1,056       9  
    Total
  $ 338,821     $ 423,497     $ 49,419     $ 374,807     $ 1,036  


 
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December 31, 2010
 
         
Unpaid
       
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
   
Investment in
   
Balance of
   
Allowance for
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Impaired Loans
   
Credit Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance:
                 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,457     $ 2,600     $ -  
Real estate
                       
  Consumer mortgage
    15,299       22,288       -  
  Home equity
    290       629       -  
  Agricultural
    1,439       1,981       -  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    10,920       12,371       -  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    76,133       112,923       -  
  Commercial
    15,795       20,478       -  
All other
    702       931       -  
    Total
  $ 122,035     $ 174,201     $ -  
                         
With an allowance:
                       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 679     $ 977     $ 125  
Real estate
                       
  Consumer mortgage
    23,388       25,373       4,629  
  Home equity
    561       561       41  
  Agricultural
    2,856       3,132       544  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    5,153       5,298       1,361  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    98,321       114,809       28,792  
  Commercial
    20,412       21,026       5,227  
All other
    -       -       -  
    Total
  $ 151,370     $ 171,176     $ 40,719  
                         
Total:
                       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 2,136     $ 3,577     $ 125  
Real estate
                       
  Consumer mortgage
    38,687       47,661       4,629  
  Home equity
    851       1,190       41  
  Agricultural
    4,295       5,113       544  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    16,073       17,669       1,361  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    174,454       227,732       28,792  
  Commercial
    36,207       41,504       5,227  
All other
    702       931       -  
    Total
  $ 273,405     $ 345,377     $ 40,719  


The following tables provide details regarding impaired construction, acquisition and development loans and leases, net of unearned income, by collateral type at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
 
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March 31, 2011
 
         
Unpaid
                   
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Average
   
Interest
 
   
Investment in
   
Balance of
   
Allowance for
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Impaired Loans
   
Credit Losses
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance:
                             
Multi-family construction
  $ 8,352     $ 15,519     $ -     $ 15,172     $ -  
One-to-four family construction
    6,814       8,742       -       5,992       5  
Recreation and all other loans
    -       -       -       242       1  
Commercial construction
    9,826       18,032       -       20,377       2  
Commercial acquisition and development
    33,837       40,418       -       20,891       -  
Residential acquisition and development
    54,813       84,991       -       76,185       62  
    Total
  $ 113,642     $ 167,702     $ -     $ 138,859     $ 70  
                                         
With an allowance:
                                       
Multi-family construction
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,325     $ -  
One-to-four family construction
    3,181       3,287       990       4,783       -  
Recreation and all other loans
    708       880       148       636       2  
Commercial construction
    6,606       10,828       5,270       9,252       45  
Commercial acquisition and development
    12,435       12,435       2,347       15,666       156  
Residential acquisition and development
    59,225       63,959       18,157       66,131       190  
    Total
  $ 82,155     $ 91,389     $ 26,912     $ 97,793     $ 393  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Multi-family construction
  $ 8,352     $ 15,519     $ -     $ 16,497     $ -  
One-to-four family construction
    9,995       12,029       990       10,775       5  
Recreation and all other loans
    708       880       148       878       3  
Commercial construction
    16,432       28,860       5,270       29,629       47  
Commercial acquisition and development
    46,272       52,853       2,347       36,557       156  
Residential acquisition and development
    114,038       148,950       18,157       142,316       252  
    Total
  $ 195,797     $ 259,091     $ 26,912     $ 236,652     $ 463  


 
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December 31, 2010
 
         
Unpaid
       
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
   
Investment in
   
Balance of
   
Allowance for
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Impaired Loans
   
Credit Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance:
                 
Multi-family construction
  $ 8,293     $ 9,975     $ -  
One-to-four family construction
    2,440       3,734       -  
Recreation and all other loans
    392       580       -  
Commercial construction
    11,171       13,062       -  
Commercial acquisition and development
    7,897       12,501       -  
Residential acquisition and development
    45,940       73,071       -  
    Total
  $ 76,133     $ 112,923     $ -  
                         
With an allowance:
                       
Multi-family construction
  $ 1,904     $ 6,978     $ 4  
One-to-four family construction
    5,546       6,117       529  
Recreation and all other loans
    498       498       148  
Commercial construction
    12,459       12,612       5,246  
Commercial acquisition and development
    21,575       21,575       8,424  
Residential acquisition and development
    56,339       67,029       14,441  
    Total
  $ 98,321     $ 114,809     $ 28,792  
                         
Total:
                       
Multi-family construction
  $ 10,197     $ 16,953     $ 4  
One-to-four family construction
    7,986       9,851       529  
Recreation and all other loans
    890       1,078       148  
Commercial construction
    23,630       25,674       5,246  
Commercial acquisition and development
    29,472       34,076       8,424  
Residential acquisition and development
    102,279       140,100       14,441  
    Total
  $ 174,454     $ 227,732     $ 28,792  


Loans considered impaired under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310, Receivables (“FASB ASC 310”) are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The Company’s recorded investment in loans considered impaired at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $338.8 million and $273.4 million, respectively.  At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $156.8 million and $151.4 million, respectively, of those impaired loans had a valuation allowance of $49.4 million and $40.7 million, respectively.  The remaining balance of impaired loans of $182.0 million and $122.0 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were carried at fair value, less estimated selling costs which approximated net realizable value.  Therefore, such loans did not have an associated valuation allowance.  Impaired loans that were characterized as troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) totaled $81.6 million and $63.7 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Non-performing loans and leases (“NPLs”) consist of non-accrual loans and leases, loans and leases 90 days or more past due and still accruing, and loans and leases that have been restructured because of the borrower’s weakened financial condition.  The following table presents information concerning NPLs as of the dates indicated:
 
 
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March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                   
Non-accrual loans and leases
  $ 370,726     $ 199,637     $ 347,499  
Loans and leases 90 days or more past due, still accruing
    4,829       20,452       8,500  
Restructured loans and leases still accruing
    49,472       15,576       38,376  
Total non-performing loans
  $ 425,027     $ 235,665     $ 394,375  


The Bank’s policy for all loan classifications provides that loans and leases are generally placed in non-accrual status if, in management’s opinion, payment in full of principal or interest is not expected or payment of principal or interest is more than 90 days past due, unless the loan or lease is both well-secured and in the process of collection.  At March 31, 2011, the Company’s geographic NPL distribution was concentrated primarily in its Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee markets, including the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.  The following table presents the Company’s nonaccrual loans and leases by segment and class as of the dates indicated:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 14,655     $ 6,306     $ 13,075  
Real estate
                       
   Consumer mortgages
    58,748       24,047       46,496  
   Home equity
    1,543       761       811  
   Agricultural
    7,597       3,047       7,589  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    24,638       15,083       20,338  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    202,124       116,191       199,072  
   Commercial
    58,945       30,094       57,766  
Credit cards
    617       1,072       720  
All other
    1,859       3,034       1,632  
     Total
  $ 370,726     $ 199,635     $ 347,499  


In the normal course of business, management grants concessions, which would not otherwise be considered, to borrowers that are experiencing financial difficulty.  Loans identified as meeting the criteria set out in FASB ASC 310 are identified as TDRs.  The concessions granted most frequently for TDRs involve reductions or delays in required payments of principal and interest for a specified period, the rescheduling of payments in accordance with a bankruptcy plan or the charge-off of a portion of the loan.  In most cases, the conditions of the credit also warrant nonaccrual status, even after the restructure occurs.  As part of the credit approval process, the restructured loans are evaluated for adequate collateral protection in determining the appropriate accrual status at the time of restructure.  TDR loans may be returned to accrual status if there has been at least a six-month period of sustained repayment performance by the borrower.  During the first three months of 2011, the most common concessions that were granted involved rescheduling payments of principal and interest over a longer amortization period, granting a period of reduced principal payment or interest only payment for a limited time period, or the rescheduling of payments in accordance with a bankruptcy plan.

NOTE 3 – ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The following tables summarize the changes in the allowance for credit losses by segment and class for the periods indicated:
 
 
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Three months ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Balance,
                     
Balance,
 
   
Beginning of
                     
End of
 
   
Period
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Period
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 22,479     $ (8,809 )   $ 184     $ 6,525     $ 20,379  
Real estate
                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    37,347       (3,974 )     143       2,916       36,432  
  Home equity
    7,305       (1,082 )     45       1,424       7,692  
  Agricultural
    4,997       (592 )     2       40       4,447  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    20,403       (1,716 )     173       11,064       29,924  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    57,241       (31,629 )     564       25,232       51,408  
  Commercial
    33,439       (4,514 )     13       4,547       33,485  
Credit Cards
    4,126       (881 )     255       (54 )     3,446  
All other
    9,576       (553 )     312       1,785       11,120  
    Total
  $ 196,913     $ (53,750 )   $ 1,691     $ 53,479     $ 198,333  


   
Year ended
 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Balance,
                     
Balance,
 
   
Beginning of
                     
End of
 
   
Period
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Period
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 21,154     $ (11,879 )   $ 1,330     $ 11,874     $ 22,479  
Real estate
                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    37,048       (25,639 )     1,448       24,490       37,347  
  Home equity
    7,218       (5,215 )     179       5,123       7,305  
  Agricultural
    4,192       (1,201 )     12       1,994       4,997  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    22,989       (9,200 )     399       6,215       20,403  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    46,193       (113,237 )     1,706       122,579       57,241  
  Commercial
    26,694       (14,084 )     845       19,984       33,439  
Credit Cards
    3,481       (4,559 )     829       4,375       4,126  
All other
    7,074       (6,008 )     1,128       7,382       9,576  
    Total
  $ 176,043     $ (191,022 )   $ 7,876     $ 204,016     $ 196,913  


 
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Three months ended
 
   
March 31, 2010
 
   
Balance,
                     
Balance,
 
   
Beginning of
                     
End of
 
   
Period
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Period
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 21,154     $ (2,169 )   $ 63     $ 2,824     $ 21,872  
Real estate
                                       
  Consumer mortgage
    37,048       (4,598 )     64       3,736       36,250  
  Home equity
    7,218       (1,683 )     52       1,054       6,641  
  Agricultural
    4,192       (207 )     -       7       3,992  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    22,989       (2,465 )     7       3,184       23,715  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    46,193       (15,769 )     56       23,226       53,706  
  Commercial
    26,694       (2,278 )     12       3,881       28,309  
Credit Cards
    3,481       (1,160 )     150       797       3,268  
All other
    7,074       (1,050 )     297       4,810       11,131  
    Total
  $ 176,043     $ (31,379 )   $ 701     $ 43,519     $ 188,884  


The following tables provide the allowance for credit losses by segment, class and impairment status as of the dates indicated:

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Recorded
   
Allowance for
   
Allowance for
       
   
Balance of
   
Impaired Loans
   
All Other Loans
   
Total
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
and Leases
   
and Leases
   
Allowance
 
      (In thousands)  
Commercial and industrial
  $ 10,543     $ 2,795     $ 17,584     $ 20,379  
Real estate
                               
  Consumer mortgage
    46,951       5,033       31,399       36,432  
  Home equity
    1,015       121       7,571       7,692  
  Agricultural
    6,322       1,368       3,079       4,447  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    21,844       4,523       25,401       29,924  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    195,797       26,912       24,496       51,408  
  Commercial
    55,264       8,516       24,969       33,485  
Credit Cards
    -       -       3,446       3,446  
All other
    1,085       151       10,969       11,120  
    Total
  $ 338,821     $ 49,419     $ 148,914     $ 198,333  


 
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December 31, 2010
 
   
Recorded
   
Allowance for
   
Allowance for
       
   
Balance of
   
Impaired Loans
   
All Other Loans
   
Total
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
and Leases
   
and Leases
   
Allowance
 
      (In thousands)  
Commercial and industrial
  $ 2,136     $ 125     $ 22,354     $ 22,479  
Real estate
                               
  Consumer mortgage
    38,687       4,629       32,718       37,347  
  Home equity
    851       41       7,264       7,305  
  Agricultural
    4,295       544       4,453       4,997  
  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    16,073       1,361       19,042       20,403  
  Construction, acquisition and development
    174,454       28,792       28,449       57,241  
  Commercial
    36,207       5,227       28,212       33,439  
Credit Cards
    -       -       4,126       4,126  
All other
    702       -       9,576       9,576  
    Total
  $ 273,405     $ 40,719     $ 156,194     $ 196,913  


Management evaluates  impaired loans individually in determining the adequacy of the allowance for impaired loans.

NOTE 4 – OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

The following table presents the activity in other real estate owned for the periods indicated:

   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 133,412     $ 59,265     $ 59,265  
Additions to foreclosed properties
                       
     New foreclosed property
    21,464       14,615       129,796  
Reductions in foreclosed properties
                       
     Sales
    (13,528 )     (12,521 )     (45,217 )
     Writedowns
    (4,936 )     (2,090 )     (10,432 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 136,412     $ 59,269     $ 133,412  
 
 

The following table presents the other real estate owned by geographical location, segment and class at March 31, 2011:
 
 
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Alabama
                                           
   
and Florida
                           
Texas and
             
   
Panhandle
   
Arkansas
   
Mississippi
   
Missouri
   
Tennessee*
   
Louisiana
   
Other
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 195     $ 18     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 190     $ -     $ 403  
Real estate
                                                               
   Consumer mortgages
    4,736       1,082       4,009       837       5,458       1,001       2,529       19,652  
   Home equity
    20       -       -       -       816       -       -       836  
   Agricultural
    949       87       990       -       1,166       -       -       3,192  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    2,333       93       1,623       79       3,943       203       292       8,566  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    12,909       2,166       24,111       3,914       50,178       125       619       94,022  
   Commercial
    4,431       1,677       78       451       2,364       -       -       9,001  
All other
    172       44       330       194       -       -       -       740  
     Total
  $ 25,745     $ 5,167     $ 31,141     $ 5,475     $ 63,925     $ 1,519     $ 3,440     $ 136,412  
                                                                 
* The totals for Tennessee include the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.
                         

Of the $63.9 million of other real estate owned located in the Tennessee market, 83.5% was located in the greater Memphis area.
The Company incurred total foreclosed property expenses of $7.1 million and $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Realized net losses on dispositions and holding losses on valuations of these properties, a component of total foreclosed property expenses, were $5.4 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

NOTE 5 – SECURITIES

A comparison of amortized cost and estimated fair values of held-to-maturity securities as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 follows:

   
March 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 1,278,185     $ 23,433     $ 5,781     $ 1,295,837  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    389,018       7,110       2,713       393,415  
    Total
  $ 1,667,203     $ 30,543     $ 8,494     $ 1,689,252  


   
December 31, 2010
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 1,246,649     $ 27,082     $ 4,320     $ 1,269,411  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    366,370       4,286       7,376       363,280  
    Total
  $ 1,613,019     $ 31,368     $ 11,696     $ 1,632,691  

Gross gains of approximately $16,000 and no gross losses were recognized on held-to-maturity securities during the first three months of 2011, while gross gains of approximately $15,000 and no gross losses were recognized during the first three months of 2010.  These gains and losses were a result of held-to-maturity securities being called prior to maturity.
 
 
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity securities at March 31, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
March 31, 2011
 
         
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Maturing in one year or less
  $ 180,984     $ 183,865  
Maturing after one year through five years
    1,118,375       1,129,069  
Maturing after five years through ten years
    132,242       138,384  
Maturing after ten years
    235,602       237,934  
    Total
  $ 1,667,203     $ 1,689,252  


A comparison of amortized cost and estimated fair values of available-for-sale securities as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 follows:

   
March 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 444,784     $ 14,979     $ -     $ 459,763  
Government agency issued residential
                               
   mortgage-backed securities
    529,008       5,445       5,151       529,302  
Government agency issued commercial
                               
   mortgage-backed securities
    30,463       695       220       30,938  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    110,161       1,847       628       111,380  
Other
    13,396       684       -       14,080  
    Total
  $ 1,127,812     $ 23,650     $ 5,999     $ 1,145,463  

 

   
December 31, 2010
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 416,005     $ 17,153     $ -     $ 433,158  
Government agency issued residential
                               
   mortgage-backed securities
    498,874       5,954       1,599       503,229  
Government agency issued commercial
                               
   mortgage-backed securities
    29,582       676       264       29,994  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    110,946       965       1,746       110,165  
Other
    18,943       573       -       19,516  
    Total
  $ 1,074,350     $ 25,321     $ 3,609     $ 1,096,062  


Gross gains of approximately $1,000 and no gross losses were recognized on available-for-sale securities during the first three months of 2011, while gross gains of $1.96 million and gross losses of approximately $676,000 were recognized during the first three months of 2010.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Equity securities are considered as maturing after ten years.
 
 
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March 31, 2011
 
         
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Maturing in one year or less
  $ 186,308     $ 190,725  
Maturing after one year through five years
    434,196       442,223  
Maturing after five years through ten years
    268,334       269,523  
Maturing after ten years
    238,974       242,992  
    Total
  $ 1,127,812     $ 1,145,463  


The following table summarizes information pertaining to temporarily impaired held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities with continuous unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2011:


   
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position
             
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Held-to-maturity securities:
                                   
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 490,654     $ (5,781 )   $ -     $ -     $ 490,654     $ (5,781 )
Obligations of states and
                                               
  political subdivisions
    95,657       (2,590 )     2,043       (123 )     97,700       (2,713 )
    Total
  $ 586,311     $ (8,371 )   $ 2,043     $ (123 )   $ 588,354     $ (8,494 )
                                                 
                                                 
Available-for-sale securities:
                                               
U.S. Government agencies
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Government agency issued residential
                                               
  mortgage-backed securities
    291,239       (5,151 )     -       -       291,239       (5,151 )
Government agency issued commercial
                                               
  mortgage-backed securities
    5,284       (134 )     3,979       (86 )     9,263       (220 )
Obligations of states and
                                            -  
  political subdivisions
    17,911       (511 )     813       (117 )     18,724       (628 )
Other
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
    Total
  $ 314,434     $ (5,796 )   $ 4,792     $ (203 )   $ 319,226     $ (5,999 )

Based upon a review of the credit quality of these securities, and considering that the issuers were in compliance with the terms of the securities, management had no intent to sell these securities, and it was more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell the securities prior to recovery of costs. Therefore, the impairments related to these securities were determined to be temporary.  No other-than-temporary impairment was recorded during 2011 on held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities.

NOTE 6 – PER SHARE DATA

The computation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  The computation of diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the shares resulting from the assumed exercise of all outstanding share-based awards using the treasury stock method.  Because of the net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2011, no potentially dilutive shares were included in the loss per share calculations as including such shares would have been antidulitive.  Weighted-average antidilutive stock options for 3.0 million and 2.7 million shares of Company common stock with a weighted average exercise price of
 
 
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$20.77 and $22.34 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were excluded from diluted shares.  Antidilutive other equity awards of approximately 57,000 shares of Company common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2011 were also excluded from diluted shares.  There were no antidilutive other equity awards for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the periods shown:


   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Per Share
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Per Share
 
   
(Numerator)
   
(Denominator)
   
Amount
   
(Numerator)
   
(Denominator)
   
Amount
 
Basic EPS
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Income (loss) available to common
                                   
   shareholders
  $ (494 )     83,449     $ (0.01 )   $ 8,396       83,369     $ 0.10  
Effect of dilutive share-
                                               
  based awards
    -       -               -       171          
                                                 
Diluted EPS
                                               
Income (loss) available to common
                                               
   shareholders plus assumed
                                               
   exercise of all outstanding
                                               
   share-based awards
  $ (494 )     83,449     $ (0.01 )   $ 8,396       83,540     $ 0.10  
 
NOTE 7 – COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income and the related tax effects allocated to each component for the periods indicated:


   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Before
 
Tax
   
Net
   
Before
 
Tax
   
Net
 
   
tax
   
(expense)
   
of tax
   
tax
   
(expense)
   
of tax
 
   
amount
   
benefit
   
amount
   
amount
   
benefit
   
amount
 
Net unrealized gains on available-for-
 
(In thousands)
 
sale securities:
                                   
Unrealized losses arising during
                                   
  holding period
  $ (4,044 )   $ 1,537     $ (2,507 )   $ (4,255 )   $ 1,627     $ (2,628 )
Less:  Reclassification adjustment for
                                               
  net gains realized in net income
    (17 )     7       (10 )     -       -       -  
Recognized employee benefit plan
                                               
net periodic benefit cost
    633       (242 )     391       634       (242 )     392  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (3,428 )   $ 1,302     $ (2,126 )   $ (3,621 )   $ 1,385     $ (2,236 )
Net income (loss)
                    (494 )                     8,396  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                  $ (2,620 )                   $ 6,160  


NOTE 8 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying amounts of goodwill by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
 
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Community
   
Insurance
       
   
Banking
   
Agencies
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2010
  $ 217,618     $ 52,479     $ 270,097  
Goodwill recorded during the period
    -       1,200       1,200  
Balance as of March 31, 2011
  $ 217,618     $ 53,679     $ 271,297  


The goodwill recorded in the insurance agency segment during the first three months of 2011 was related to an earn-out payment associated with an insurance agency acquired during the first quarter of 2008.
The Company’s policy is to assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting segment level on an annual basis or sooner if an event occurs or circumstances change which indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying amount.  Impairment is the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.  Accounting standards require management to estimate the fair value of each reporting segment in assessing impairment at least annually.  The Company’s annual assessment date is during the Company’s fourth quarter.  No events occurred during the first quarter that would indicate the necessity of an earlier goodwill impairment assessment.
In the current environment, forecasting cash flows, credit losses and growth in addition to valuing the Company’s assets with any degree of assurance is very difficult and subject to significant changes over very short periods of time.  Management will continue to update its analysis as circumstances change.  As market conditions continue to be volatile and unpredictable, impairment of goodwill related to the Company’s reporting segments may be necessary in future periods.
The following tables present information regarding the components of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets for the dates and periods indicated:

   
As of
   
As of
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Gross Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Gross Carrying
   
Accumulated
 
   
Amount
   
Amortization
   
Amount
   
Amortization
 
Amortized intangible assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Core deposit intangibles
  $ 27,801     $ 19,983     $ 27,801     $ 19,716  
Customer relationship intangibles
    32,511       22,239       32,511       21,661  
Non-solicitation intangibles
    75       9       -       -  
Total
  $ 60,387     $ 42,231     $ 60,312     $ 41,377  
                                 
Unamortized intangible assets:
                               
Trade names
  $ 688     $ -     $ 688     $ -  
 
 


   
Three months ended
       
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
             
Amortized intangible assets:
  (In thousands)
 
 
Core deposit intangibles
  $ 267     $ 339                  
Customer relationship intangibles
    578       676                  
Non-solicitation intangibles
    9       -                  
Total
  $ 854     $ 1,015                  
 

The following table presents information regarding estimated amortization expense on the Company’s amortizable identifiable intangible assets for the year ending December 31, 2011 and the succeeding four years:
 
 
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Customer
   
Non-
       
   
Core Deposit
   
Relationship
   
Solicitation
       
   
Intangibles
   
Intangibles
   
Intangibles
   
Total
 
Estimated Amortization Expense:
 
(In thousands)
 
For year ending December 31, 2011
  $ 1,016     $ 2,223     $ 38     $ 3,277  
For year ending December 31, 2012
    946       1,905       37       2,888  
For year ending December 31, 2013
    582       1,632       -       2,214  
For year ending December 31, 2014
    526       1,398       -       1,924  
For year ending December 31, 2015
    157       1,136       -       1,293  

NOTE 9 – PENSION BENEFITS

The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit costs for the periods indicated:

       
   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Service cost
  $ 2,082     $ 1,803  
Interest cost
    2,028       1,907  
Expected return on assets
    (3,713 )     (3,487 )
Amortization of unrecognized transition amount
    5       5  
Recognized prior service cost
    50       85  
Recognized net loss
    578       544  
Net periodic benefit costs
  $ 1,030     $ 857  


NOTE 10 – RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS

In January 2010, the FASB issued an accounting standards update (“ASU”) regarding fair value measurements and disclosures.  This ASU revises two disclosure requirements concerning fair value measurements and clarifies two others.  The ASU requires expanded disclosures related to significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement and the reasons for the transfers, as well as the clarifications of existing disclosures and was effective for interim or annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009.  The new disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements are effective for interim or annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010.  This ASU impacts disclosures only and is included in Note 14 below.  The new ASU will not have an impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
In July 2010, the FASB issued a new accounting standard regarding disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses.  This new accounting standard amends existing accounting literature regarding disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses to provide additional information to assist financial statement users in assessing an entity’s credit risk exposures and evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses.  This new accounting standard is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010.  This new accounting standard regarding disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses impacts disclosures only and is included in Notes 2 and 3 above.  The new accounting standard will not have an impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
In April 2011, the FASB issued an ASU regarding a creditor’s determination of whether a restructuring should be considered a TDR.  This ASU provides additional guidance related to determining whether a creditor has granted a concession, including factors and examples for creditors to consider in evaluating whether a restructuring results in a delay in payment that is insignificant.  The ASU also prohibits creditors from using the borrower’s effective rate test to evaluate whether a concession has been granted to the borrower and adds factors for creditors to use in determining whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties.  The ASU ends the deferral of activity-based disclosures about TDRs that are part of the new credit-quality disclosure requirements.  The ASU is
 
 
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effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011.  The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this ASU on the financial position and results of operations of the Company.

NOTE 11 - SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company is a financial holding company with subsidiaries engaged in the business of banking and activities closely related to banking.  The Company determines reportable segments based upon the services offered, the significance of those services to the Company’s financial condition and operating results and management’s regular review of the operating results of those services.  The Company’s primary segment is Community Banking, which includes providing a full range of deposit products, commercial loans and consumer loans.  The Company has also designated two additional reportable segments -- Insurance Agencies and General Corporate and Other.  The Company’s insurance agencies serve as agents in the sale of title insurance, commercial lines of insurance and full lines of property and casualty, life, health and employee benefits products and services.  The General Corporate and Other operating segment includes leasing, mortgage lending, trust services, credit card activities, investment services and other activities not allocated to the Community Banking or Insurance Agencies operating segments.
Results of operations and selected financial information by operating segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:



               
General
       
   
Community
   
Insurance
   
Corporate
       
   
Banking
   
Agencies
   
and Other
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Three months ended March 31, 2011:
                       
Results of Operations
                       
Net interest revenue
  $ 102,663     $ 94     $ 6,680     $ 109,437  
Provision for credit losses
    53,241       -       238       53,479  
Net interest revenue after provision for credit losses
    49,422       94       6,442       55,958  
Noninterest revenue
    27,991       22,538       17,782       68,311  
Noninterest expense
    82,710       18,060       29,240       130,010  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (5,297 )     4,572       (5,016 )     (5,741 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    (3,926 )     1,822       (3,143 )     (5,247 )
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,371 )   $ 2,750     $ (1,873 )   $ (494 )
Selected Financial Information
                               
Total assets at end of period
  $ 10,636,472     $ 164,488     $ 2,746,278     $ 13,547,238  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,273       975       1,082       8,330  
                                 
Three months ended March 31, 2010:
                               
Results of Operations
                               
Net interest revenue
  $ 104,406     $ 148     $ 7,328     $ 111,882  
Provision for credit losses
    41,948       -       1,571       43,519  
Net interest revenue after provision for credit losses
    62,458       148       5,757       68,363  
Noninterest revenue
    27,508       21,735       14,089       63,332  
Noninterest expense
    80,271       17,403       22,809       120,483  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    9,695       4,480       (2,963 )     11,212  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    2,435       1,782       (1,401 )     2,816  
Net income (loss)
  $ 7,260     $ 2,698     $ (1,562 )   $ 8,396  
Selected Financial Information
                               
Total assets at end of period
  $ 10,774,812     $ 181,635     $ 2,273,743     $ 13,230,190  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,956       1,060       545       8,561  

The decrease in performance of the Community Banking operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily related to the increase in the provision for credit losses.
 
 
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NOTE 12 – MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), which are recognized as a separate asset on the date the corresponding mortgage loan is sold, are recorded at fair value as determined at each accounting period end.  An estimate of the fair value of the Company’s MSRs is determined utilizing assumptions about factors such as mortgage interest rates, discount rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds, market trends and industry demand.  Data and assumptions used in the fair value calculation related to MSRs as of the dates indicated were as follows:


   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Unpaid principal balance
  $ 3,946,961     $ 3,451,958     $ 3,870,872  
Weighted-average prepayment speed (CPR)
    13.9       15.8       15.6  
Discount rate (annual percentage)
    10.3       10.3       10.3  
Weighted-average coupon interest rate (percentage)
    5.2       5.6       5.2  
Weighted-average remaining maturity (months)
    315.0       321.0       315.0  
Weighted-average servicing fee (basis points)
    28.3       28.9       28.4  


Because the valuation is determined by using discounted cash flow models, the primary risk inherent in valuing the MSRs is the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the estimated life of the servicing revenue stream.  The use of different estimates or assumptions could also produce different fair values.  The Company does not hedge the change in fair value of MSRs and, therefore, the Company is susceptible to significant fluctuations in the fair value of its MSRs in changing interest rate environments.

The Company has only one class of mortgage servicing asset comprised of closed end loans for one-to-four family residences, secured by first liens.  The following table presents the activity in this class for the periods indicated:

   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Fair value as of January 1
  $ 38,642     $ 35,560  
Additions:
               
   Origination of servicing assets
    2,431       2,085  
Changes in fair value:
               
   Due to payoffs/paydowns
    (1,300 )     (1,302 )
   Due to change in valuation inputs or assumptions
               
     used in the valuation model
    2,540       8  
   Other changes in fair value
    (7 )     (1 )
Fair value as of March 31
  $ 42,306     $ 36,350  


All of the changes to the fair value of the MSRs are recorded as part of mortgage lending noninterest revenue on the income statement.  As part of mortgage lending noninterest revenue, the Company recorded contractual servicing fees of $2.8 million and $2.7 million and late and other ancillary fees of approximately $321,000 and $351,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

NOTE 13 – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The derivatives held by the Company include commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans to customers and forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans.  The Company’s objective in obtaining the forward commitments is to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with the commitments to fund the fixed-rate mortgage loans.  Both the commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans and the forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans are reported at fair value, with adjustments being recorded in current period earnings, and are not accounted for as hedges.  At March 31, 2011, the notional amount of forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans was $97.0 million with a carrying value and fair value reflecting a loss of
 
 
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approximately $168,000.  At March 31, 2010, the notional amount of forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans was $127.6 million with a carrying value and fair value reflecting a gain of approximately $36,000.  At March 31, 2011, the notional amount of commitments to fund individual fixed-rate mortgage loans was $77.9 million with a carrying value and fair value reflecting a gain of approximately $886,000.  At March 31, 2010, the notional amount of commitments to fund individual fixed-rate mortgage loans was $86.0 million with a carrying value and fair value reflecting a gain of approximately $825,000.
The Company also enters into derivative financial instruments in the form of interest rate swaps to meet the financing, interest rate and equity risk management needs of its customers.  Upon entering into these interest rate swaps to meet customer needs, the Company enters into offsetting positions to minimize interest rate and equity risk to the Company.  These derivative financial instruments are reported at fair value with any resulting gain or loss recorded in current period earnings.  These instruments and their offsetting positions are recorded in other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.  As of March 31, 2011, the notional amount of customer related derivative financial instruments was $508.0 million with an average maturity of 71 months, an average interest receive rate of 2.5% and an average interest pay rate of 6.0%.

NOTE 14 – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

“Fair value” is defined by FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (“FASB ASC 820”), as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.  The hierarchy maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available.  Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity.  Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available under the circumstances.  The hierarchy is broken down into the following three levels, based on the reliability of inputs:

Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.

Level 2:  Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Determination of Fair Value

The Company uses the valuation methodologies listed below to measure different financial instruments at fair value.  An indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which each instrument is generally classified is included.  Where appropriate, the description includes details of the valuation models, the key inputs to those models as well as any significant assumptions.

Available-for-sale securities.  Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.  The Company’s available-for-sale securities that are traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, are classified as Level 1.  Available-for-sale securities valued using matrix pricing are classified as Level 2.  Available-for-sale securities valued using matrix pricing that has been adjusted to compensate for the present value of expected cash flows, market liquidity, credit quality and volatility are classified as Level 3.
 
 
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Mortgage servicing rights.  The Company records MSRs at fair value on a recurring basis with subsequent remeasurement of MSRs based on change in fair value.  An estimate of the fair value of the Company’s MSRs is determined by utilizing assumptions about factors such as mortgage interest rates, discount rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds, market trends and industry demand.  All of the Company’s MSRs are classified as Level 3.

Derivative instruments.  The Company’s derivative instruments consist of commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans to customers and forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans.  Fair value of these derivative instruments is measured on a recurring basis using recent observable market prices.  The Company also enters into interest rate swaps to meet the financing, interest rate and equity risk management needs of its customers.  The fair value of these instruments is either an observable market price or a discounted cash flow valuation using the terms of swap agreements but substituting original interest rates with prevailing interest rates.   The Company’s interest rate swaps, commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans to customers and forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans are classified as Level 3.

Loans held for sale.  Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value and are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments.  Estimated fair value is determined on the basis of existing commitments or the current market value of similar loans.  All of the Company’s loans held for sale are classified as Level 2.

Impaired loans.  Loans considered impaired under FASB ASC 310 are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments to reflect (1) partial write-downs that are based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral, or (2) the full charge-off of the loan carrying value.  All of the Company’s impaired loans are classified as Level 3.

Other real estate owned.  Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs and is subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments.  Estimated fair value is determined on the basis of independent appraisals and other relevant factors.  All of the Company’s OREO is classified as Level 3.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables present the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011 and 2010:
 
 
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March 31, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                       
   U.S. Government agencies
  $ -     $ 459,763     $ -     $ 459,763  
   Government agency issued residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       529,302       -       529,302  
  Government agency issued commercial mortgage-backed securities
    -       30,938       -       30,938  
   Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    -       111,380       -       111,380  
   Collateralized debt obligations
    -       -       -       -  
   Other
    638       13,442       -       14,080  
Mortgage servicing rights
    -       -       42,306       42,306  
Derivative instruments
    -       -       33,120       33,120  
     Total
  $ 638     $ 1,144,825     $ 75,426     $ 1,220,889  
Liabilities:
                               
Derivative instruments
  $ -     $ -     $ 32,766     $ 32,766  


   
March 31, 2010
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                       
   U.S. Government agencies
  $ -     $ 489,851     $ -     $ 489,851  
   Government agency issued residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       250,237       -       250,237  
  Government agency issued commercial mortgage-backed securities
    -       21,113       -       21,113  
  Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    -       112,413       -       112,413  
  Collateralized debt obligations
    -       -       1,449       1,449  
   Other
    512       15,646       -       16,158  
Mortgage servicing rights
    -       -       36,350       36,350  
Derivative instruments
    -       -       29,316       29,316  
     Total
  $ 512     $ 889,260     $ 67,115     $ 956,887  
Liabilities:
                               
Derivative instruments
  $ -     $ -     $ 28,738     $ 28,738  

The following tables present the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
 
 
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Mortgage
         
Available-
 
   
Servicing
   
Derivative
   
for-sale
 
   
Rights
   
Instruments
   
Securities
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 38,642     $ 2,685     $ -  
     Year to date net gains (losses) included in:
                       
        Net income (loss)
    3,664       (2,331 )     -  
        Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -  
     Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net
    -       -       -  
     Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -       -  
Balance at March 31, 2011
  $ 42,306     $ 354     $ -  
  
Net unrealized gains included in net income for the quarter relating to assets and liabilities held at March 31, 2011
  $ 2,540     $ 354     $ -  

   
Mortgage
         
Available-
 
   
Servicing
   
Derivative
   
for-sale
 
   
Rights
   
Instruments
   
Securities
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 35,560     $ 844     $ 2,125  
     Year to date net gains (losses) included in:
                       
        Net income (loss)
    790       (266 )     (676 )
        Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -  
     Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net
    -       -       -  
     Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -       -  
Balance at March 31, 2010
  $ 36,350     $ 578     $ 1,449  
  
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in net income for the quarter relating to assets and liabilities held at March 31, 2010
  $ 8     $ (266 )   $ -  


Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2011 and 2010:

   
March 31, 2011
 
                           
Total
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
   
Losses
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Loans held for sale
  $ -     $ 56,876     $ -     $ 56,876     $ -  
Impaired loans
    -       -       338,821       338,821       (49,419 )
Other real estate owned
    -       -       136,412       136,412       (14,738 )



   
March 31, 2010
 
                           
Total
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
   
Losses
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Loans held for sale
  $ -     $ 80,312     $ -     $ 80,312     $ -  
Impaired loans
    -       -       171,299       171,299       (30,855 )
Other real estate owned
    -       -       59,269       59,269       (6,024 )



 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“FASB ASC 825”), requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments.  Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company's financial instruments.

Held-to-maturity securities.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.

Loans and Leases.  Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans and leases with similar financial characteristics.  The fair value of loans and leases is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using rates the Company would currently offer customers based on the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan or lease.  Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flows and discount rates are judgmentally determined using available market and borrower information.  Estimated maturity represents the expected average cash flow period, which in some instances is different than the stated maturity.  This entrance price approach results in a calculated fair value that would be different than an exit or estimated actual sales price approach and such differences could be significant.

Deposit Liabilities.  Under FASB ASC 825, the fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest bearing demand deposits, interest bearing demand deposits and savings, is equal to the amount payable on demand as of the reporting date.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the prevailing rates offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Debt.  The carrying amounts for federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements approximate fair value because of their short-term maturity.  The fair value of the Company’s fixed-term Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the prevailing rates available for advances of similar maturities.  The fair value of the Company’s junior subordinated debt is based on market prices or dealer quotes.

Lending Commitments.  The Company’s lending commitments are negotiated at prevailing market rates and are relatively short-term in nature.  As a matter of policy, the Company generally makes commitments for fixed-rate loans for relatively short periods of time.  Therefore, the estimated value of the Company’s lending commitments approximates the carrying amount and is immaterial to the financial statements.

The following table presents carrying and fair value information at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
 
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March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 146,989     $ 146,989     $ 99,916     $ 99,916  
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
    102,312       102,312       172,170       172,170  
Held-to-maturity securities
    1,667,203       1,689,252       1,613,019       1,632,691  
Available-for-sale securities
    1,145,463       1,145,463       1,096,062       1,096,062  
 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell
    150,000       150,000       150,000       150,000  
Net loans and leases
    9,015,503       9,047,895       9,136,194       9,187,064  
Loans held for sale
    56,876       56,950       93,697       94,001  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Noninterest bearing deposits
    2,027,990       2,027,990       2,060,145       2,060,145  
Savings and interest bearing deposits
    5,955,647       5,955,647       5,794,552       5,794,552  
Other time deposits
    3,480,477       3,540,313       3,635,324       3,677,796  
   
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other short-term borrowings
    424,497       423,509       443,320       443,081  
Long-term debt and other borrowings
    270,395       284,498       270,392       286,993  
                                 
Derivative instruments:
                               
Forward commitments to sell fixed rate
                               
   mortgage loans
    (168 )     (168 )     2,499       2,499  
Commitments to fund fixed rate
                               
   mortgage loans
    886       886       639       639  
Interest rate swap position to receive
    32,114       32,114       38,347       38,347  
Interest rate swap position to pay
    (32,476 )     (32,476 )     (38,800 )     (38,800 )


NOTE 15 – OTHER NONINTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

The following table details other noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Annuity fees
  $ 1,296     $ 781  
Brokerage commissions and fees
    1,638       1,317  
Bank-owned life insurance
    1,699       1,669  
Other miscellaneous income
    4,683       3,916  
   Total other noninterest income
  $ 9,316     $ 7,683  


The following table details other noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
 
 
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Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Advertising
  $ 889     $ 656  
Foreclosed property expense
    7,082       3,538  
Telecommunications
    2,143       2,200  
Public relations
    1,514       1,648  
Data processing
    2,301       1,470  
Computer software
    1,848       1,704  
Amortization of intangibles
    854       1,015  
Legal fees
    2,586       1,328  
Postage and shipping
    1,297       1,360  
Other miscellaneous expense
    17,367       15,513  
   Total other noninterest expense
  $ 37,881     $ 30,432  


NOTE 16 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in lines of business that are heavily regulated and involve a large volume of financial transactions with numerous customers through offices in nine states.  Although the Company and its subsidiaries have developed policies and procedures to minimize the impact of legal noncompliance and other disputes, litigation presents an ongoing risk.
On May 12, 2010, the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officer were named in a purported class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of certain purchasers of the Company’s common stock. On September 17, 2010, an Executive Vice President of the Company was added as a party to the lawsuit.  The amended complaint alleges that the defendants issued materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business and financial results. The plaintiff seeks class certification, an unspecified amount of damages and awards of costs and attorneys’ fees and such other equitable relief as the Court may deem just and proper.  No class has been certified and, at this stage of the lawsuit, management cannot determine the probability of an unfavorable outcome to the Company.  Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate resolution or financial liability with respect to this litigation, management is currently of the opinion that the outcome of this lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In November 2010, the Company was informed that the Atlanta Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission had issued an Order of Investigation related to the Company’s delay in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2009 and related matters.  The Company is cooperating fully with the SEC.  No claims have been made by the SEC against the Company or against any individuals affiliated with the Company.  At this time, it is not possible to predict when or how the investigation will be resolved or the cost or potential liabilities associated with this matter.
On May 18, 2010, the Bank was named as a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit filed by two Arkansas customers of the Bank in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.  The suit challenges the manner in which overdraft fees were charged and the policies related to posting order of debit card and ATM transactions.  The suit also makes a claim under Arkansas’ consumer protection statute.  The case was transferred to pending multi-district litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.  No class has been certified and, at this stage of the lawsuit, management of the Company cannot determine the probability of an unfavorable outcome to the Company.  Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate resolution or financial liability with respect to this litigation, management is currently of the opinion that the outcome of this lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Otherwise, the Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in various lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business, including claims against entities to which the Company is a successor as a result of business combinations.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these lawsuits should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.  It is possible,
 
 
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however, that future developments could result in an unfavorable ultimate outcome for or resolution of any one or more of the lawsuits in which the Company or its subsidiaries are defendants, which may be material to the Company’s results of operations for a particular quarterly reporting period.  Litigation is inherently uncertain, and management of the Company cannot make assurances that the Company will prevail in any of these actions, nor can it reasonably estimate the amount of damages that the Company might incur.


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

OVERVIEW

BancorpSouth, Inc. (the “Company”) is a regional financial holding company headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi with $13.5 billion in assets at March 31, 2011.  BancorpSouth Bank (the “Bank”), the Company’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary, has commercial banking operations in Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Missouri.  The Bank’s insurance agency subsidiary also operates an office in Illinois.  The Bank and its consumer finance, credit insurance, insurance agency and brokerage subsidiaries provide commercial banking, leasing, mortgage origination and servicing, insurance, brokerage and trust services to corporate customers, local governments, individuals and other financial institutions through an extensive network of branches and offices.
Management’s discussion and analysis provides a narrative discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.  For a complete understanding of the following discussion, you should refer to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the notes to such financial statements found under “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements” of this report.  This discussion and analysis is based on reported financial information.
As a financial holding company, the financial condition and operating results of the Company are heavily influenced by economic trends nationally and in the specific markets in which the Company’s subsidiaries provide financial services.  Generally, during the past few years, the pressures of the national and regional economic cycle have created a difficult operating environment for the financial services industry.  The Company is not immune to such pressures and the continuing economic downturn has had a negative impact on the Company and its customers in all of the markets that it serves.  The impact was reflected in a decline in credit quality and increases in the Company’s measures of non-performing loans and leases (“NPLs”) and net charge-offs, compared to the first three months of 2010.  While NPLs and net charge-offs have increased, management believes that the Company is well positioned with respect to overall credit quality and the strength of its allowance for credit losses to meet the challenges of the current economic cycle.  Management believes, however, that continued weakness in the economic environment could adversely affect the strength of the credit quality of the Company’s assets overall.  Therefore, management is working to improve and enhance the Company’s existing processes in order to focus on early identification and resolution of any credit issues.
Most of the revenue of the Company is derived from the operation of its principal operating subsidiary, the Bank.  The financial condition and operating results of the Bank are affected by the level and volatility of interest rates on loans, investment securities, deposits and other borrowed funds, and the impact of economic downturns on loan demand, collateral values and creditworthiness of existing borrowers.  The financial services industry is highly competitive and heavily regulated.  The Company’s success depends on its ability to compete aggressively within its markets while maintaining sufficient asset quality and cost controls to generate net income.
On April 27, 2011, a series of powerful storms and tornadoes moved through the Southeast, resulting in unprecedented loss of life and property damage. Other than scattered power outages and minor wind damage, the operations of the Company were not impacted.
The information that follows is provided to enhance comparability of financial information between periods and to provide a better understanding of the Company’s operations.
 
 
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SELECTED FINANCIAL QUARTERLY DATA
           
             
   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
             
Earnings Summary:
           
Total interest revenue
  $ 138,828     $ 148,658  
Total interest expense
    29,391       36,776  
Net interest income
    109,437       111,882  
Provision for credit losses
    53,479       43,519  
Noninterest income
    68,311       63,332  
Noninterest expense
    130,010       120,483  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (5,741 )     11,212  
Income tax (benefit) expense
    (5,247 )     2,816  
Net income (loss)
  $ (494 )   $ 8,396  
                 
Balance Sheet - Period-end balances:
               
Total assets
  $ 13,547,238     $ 13,230,190  
Total securities
    2,812,666       2,111,204  
Loans and leases, net of unearned income
    9,213,836       9,710,822  
Total deposits
    11,464,114       10,994,161  
Long-term debt
    110,000       112,760  
Total shareholders' equity
    1,211,061       1,264,884  
                 
Balance Sheet-Average Balances:
               
Total assets
  $ 13,539,763     $ 13,127,171  
Total securities
    2,738,415       1,998,928  
Loans and leases, net of unearned income
    9,299,984       9,767,088  
Total deposits
    11,497,638       10,878,270  
Long-term debt
    110,000       112,764  
Total shareholders' equity
    1,219,399       1,265,409  
                 
Common Share Data:
               
Basic (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.10  
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
    (0.01 )     0.10  
Cash dividends per share
    0.11       0.22  
Book value per share
    14.51       15.16  
Dividend payout ratio
    NM %     220.00 %
                 
Financial Ratios (Annualized):
               
Return on average assets
    (0.01 )%     0.26 %
Return on average shareholders' equity
    (0.16 )     2.69  
Total shareholders' equity to total assets
    8.94       9.56  
Tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets
    6.95       7.52  
Net interest margin-fully taxable equivalent
    3.69       3.88  
                 
Credit Quality Ratios (Annualized):
               
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases
    2.24 %     1.26 %
Provision for credit losses to average loans and leases
    2.30       1.78  
Allowance for credit losses to net loans and leases
    2.15       1.95  
Allowance for credit losses to NPLs
    46.66       80.15  
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets ("NPAs")
    35.33       64.04  
NPLs to net loans and leases
    4.65       2.43  
NPAs to net loans and leases
    6.09       3.04  
                 
Captial Adequacy:
               
Tier I capital
    10.65 %     11.12 %
Total capital
    11.92       12.38  
Tier I leverage capital
    8.01       8.86  
                 
NM=Not meaningful
               

 
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In addition to financial ratios defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), the Company utilizes tangible shareholders’ equity and tangible asset measures when evaluating the performance of the Company.  Tangible shareholders’ equity is defined by the Company as total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.  Tangible assets are defined by the Company as total assets less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.  Management believes the ratio of tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets to be an important measure of financial strength of the Company.  The following table reconciles tangible assets and tangible shareholders’ equity as presented above to U.S. GAAP financial measures as reflected in the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements:


 
March 31,
 
2011
 
2010
 
(In thousands)
Tangible Assets:
         
   Total assets
 $13,547,238
  $
13,230,190
 
   Less:  Goodwill
 271,297
   
 270,097
 
            Other identifiable intangible assets
 18,844
   
 22,517
 
   Total tangible assets
 $13,257,097
  $
12,937,576
 
           
Tangible Shareholders' Equity
         
   Total shareholders' equity
 $1,211,061
  $
1,264,884
 
   Less:  Goodwill
 271,297
   
 270,097
 
            Other identifiable intangible assets
 18,844
   
 22,517
 
   Total tangible shareholders' equity
 $920,920
  $
972,270
 


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Company reported a net loss of approximately $494,000 for the first quarter of 2011, compared to net income of $8.4 million for the same quarter of 2010.  The provision for credit losses was the most significant factor contributing to this decrease, as the charge in the first quarter of 2011 was $53.5 million, compared to a charge of $43.5 million during the first quarter of 2010.  Net charge-offs also increased to $52.1 million, or 2.24% of average loans and leases, during the first quarter of 2011, compared to $30.7 million, or 1.26% of average loans and leases, during the first quarter of 2010.  The larger provision reflected the impact of a significant increase in NPLs from $235.7 million at March 31, 2010 to $425.0 million at March 31, 2011, as the length and severity of the recession, as well as the lackluster current economic environment affected a larger portion of the Company’s borrowers.  The impact of the economic environment continues to be evident on real estate construction, acquisition and development loans and more specifically on residential construction, acquisition and development and consumer mortgage loans.  Many of these loans have become collateral-dependent, requiring recognition of an impairment loss to reflect the decline in real estate values.
The primary source of revenue for the Company is the net interest revenue earned by the Bank.  Net interest revenue is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other obligations.  Net interest revenue was $109.4 million for the first quarter of 2011, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 2.2% from $111.9 million for the first quarter of 2010.  Net interest revenue is affected by the general level of interest rates, changes in interest rates and changes in the amount and composition of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.  The Company’s objective is to manage those assets and liabilities to maximize net interest revenue, while balancing interest rate, credit, liquidity and capital risks.  The Company experienced an increase in lower rate demand and time deposits and a decrease in higher rate other time deposits, which resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $7.4 million, or 20.1%, in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  However, the decrease in interest expense was more than offset by the decrease in interest revenue that resulted from the declining interest rate environment combined with the low loan demand and increase in NPLs as interest revenue decreased $9.8 million, or 6.6%, in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  While loan demand has been weak, the Company has managed to replace some loan runoff with new loan production, primarily in its east Texas and Louisiana markets.
 
 
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The Company attempts to diversify its revenue stream by increasing the amount of revenue received from mortgage lending operations, insurance agency activities, brokerage and securities activities and other activities that generate fee income.  Management believes this diversification is important to reduce the impact of fluctuations in net interest revenue on the overall operating results of the Company.  Noninterest revenue increased $5.0 million, or 7.9%, for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  One of the primary contributors to the increase in noninterest revenue was mortgage lending revenue, which increased 50.9% to $7.6 million for the first quarter of 2011 compared to $5.0 million for the first quarter of 2010.  The increase in mortgage lending revenue was primarily related to the increase in fair value of MSRs of $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2011 compared to an immaterial MSR fair value adjustment for the first quarter of 2010.  Mortgage originations remained stable at $202.8 million for the first quarter of 2011 compared to $207.4 million for the first quarter of 2010.
Also, contributing to the increase in noninterest revenue for the first quarter of 2011 was growth in credit card, debit card and merchant fees, trust income and insurance commissions, which increased 9.0% in the aggregate in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  The increase in noninterest revenue was offset slightly by a 5.5% decrease in service charges during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010, as a result of a lower volume of items processed and mandated changes in overdraft regulations.  There were no significant non-recurring noninterest revenue items during the first quarters of 2011 or 2010.
Noninterest expense increased 7.9% to $130.0 million for the first quarter of 2011 compared to $120.5 million for the first quarter of 2010.  The increase in noninterest expense was primarily related to the increase in foreclosed property expense, which increased 100.2% to $7.1 million for the first quarter of 2011 from $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2010.  Foreclosed property expense increased primarily as a result of the Company experiencing writedowns of other real estate owned because of the decline in property values attributable to the prevailing economic environment.  Deposit insurance assessments also increased 27.6% to $5.4 million for the first quarter of 2011 from $4.3 million for the first quarter of 2010 as a result of deposit growth and a slightly higher assessment rate.  The Company continues to focus attention on controlling noninterest expense.  The major components of net income are discussed in more detail in the various sections that follow.
The Company continued its commitment to a strong capital base as its total shareholders’ equity to total assets ratio was 8.94% and 9.56% at March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.  Interest bearing demand deposits increased 9.46%, contributing to an overall deposit increase of 4.3% at March 31, 2011 compared to March 31, 2010.  This increase in deposits allowed the Company to continue to reduce its reliance on short-term borrowings, which decreased $58.8 million, or 12.2%, at March 31, 2011 compared to March 31, 2010.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
Net Interest Revenue

Net interest revenue is the difference between interest revenue earned on assets, such as loans, leases and securities, and interest expense paid on liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, and continues to provide the Company with its principal source of revenue.  Net interest revenue is affected by the general level of interest rates, changes in interest rates and changes in the amount and composition of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.  The Company’s long-term objective is to manage interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities to maximize net interest revenue, while balancing interest rate, credit and liquidity risk.  Net interest margin is determined by dividing fully taxable equivalent net interest revenue by average earning assets.  For purposes of the following discussion, revenue from tax-exempt loans and investment securities has been adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis, using an effective tax rate of 35%.  The following table presents average interest earning assets, average interest bearing liabilities, net interest revenue-FTE, net interest margin-FTE and net interest rate spread for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
 
 
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Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
ASSETS
 
(Dollars in millions, yields on taxable equivalent basis)
 
  
Loans and leases (net of unearned income) (1)(2)
  $ 9,300.0     $ 118.2       5.15 %   $ 9,767.1     $ 127.8       5.31 %
Loans held for sale
    39.1       0.4       4.64 %     42.8       0.5       4.80 %
Held-to-maturity securities:
                                               
  Taxable (3)
    1,322.7       8.1       2.49 %     851.5       9.5       4.54 %
  Non-taxable (4)
    330.6       5.2       6.32 %     215.2       3.8       7.13 %
Available-for-sale securities:
                                               
  Taxable
    1,014.4       8.6       3.43 %     859.8       8.4       3.96 %
  Non-taxable (5)
    70.7       1.3       7.27 %     72.3       1.3       7.16 %
  
Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreement to resell and short-term investments
    317.3       0.2       0.32 %     170.7       0.1       0.24 %
  Total interest earning
                                               
    assets and revenue
    12,394.8       142.0       4.65 %     11,979.4       151.4       5.12 %
Other assets
    1,363.1                       1,340.6                  
Less:  allowance for credit losses
    (218.1 )                     (193.0 )                
                                                 
    Total
  $ 13,539.8                     $ 13,127.0                  
                                                 
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
  Demand - interest bearing
  $ 5,153.1     $ 6.5       0.52 %   $ 4,568.1     $ 9.4       0.83 %
  Savings
    897.3       0.8       0.37 %     748.3       0.9       0.48 %
  Other time
    3,553.6       17.5       2.00 %     3,741.9       21.5       2.33 %
  
Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase,short-term FHLB borrowings and other short term borrowings
    433.7       0.2       0.18 %     564.2       0.6       0.42 %
Junior subordinated debt securities
    160.3       2.9       7.23 %     160.3       2.9       7.22 %
Long-term  FHLB borrowings
    110.0       1.5       5.47 %     112.8       1.5       5.48 %
  Total interest bearing liabilities and expense
    10,308.0       29.4       1.16 %     9,895.6       36.8       1.66 %
  
Demand deposits -noninterest bearing
    1,893.7                       1,819.9                  
Other liabilities
    118.7                       146.2                  
  Total liabilities
    12,320.4                       11,861.7                  
Shareholders' equity
    1,219.4                       1,265.4                  
  Total
  $ 13,539.8                     $ 13,127.1                  
Net interest revenue-FTE
          $ 112.6                     $ 114.6          
Net interest margin-FTE
                    3.69 %                     3.88 %
Net interest rate spread
                    3.49 %                     3.62 %
  
Interest bearing liabilities to interest earning assets
                    83.16 %                     82.61 %
(1) Includes taxable equivalent adjustment to interest of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
 
     using an effective tax rate of 35%.
                                               
(2)  Includes non-accrual loans.
                                               
(3) Includes taxable equivalent adjustment to interest of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
 
     using an effective tax rate of 35%.
                                               
(4) Includes taxable equivalent adjustments to interest of $1.8 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended
         
March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, using an effective tax rate of 35%.
                         
(5) Includes taxable equivalent adjustment to interest of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
 
     using an effective tax rate of 35%.
                                               
 

 
 
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Net interest revenue-FTE for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 decreased $1.9 million, or 1.7% compared to the same period in 2010.  The decrease in net interest revenue-FTE for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was a result of the increase in NPLs, as well as the deposit growth, which combined with a lack of loan growth, resulted in an increase in short-term investments that had lower average rates earned than the average rates paid on the deposit growth.
Interest revenue-FTE for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 decreased $9.4 million, or 6.2%, compared to the same period in 2010.  The decrease in interest revenue-FTE for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was a result of the increase in NPLs, combined with the declining loan yields as interest rates continue to be at historically low levels resulting in a decrease in the yield on average interest-earning assets of 47 basis points for the first quarter of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.  Average interest-earning assets increased $415.3 million, or 3.5%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.  The increase in average interest earning assets for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily a result of the increase in short-term, held-to-maturity and available-for-sale investments, which was attributable to continued deposit growth, combined with a decrease in net loans and leases.
Interest expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 decreased $7.4 million, or 20.1%, compared to the same period in 2010.  The decrease in interest expense for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was a result of the increase in lower cost interest bearing demand deposits combined with the decrease in other time deposit and short-term borrowing rates resulting in an overall decrease in the average rate paid of 35 basis points for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  Average interest bearing liabilities increased $412.4 million, or 4.2%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.  The increase in average interest bearing liabilities for the first quarter of 2011 was primarily a result of the increase in lower cost interest bearing demand deposits and savings deposits, offset by a decrease in other time deposits and short-term borrowings.
Net interest margin decreased to 3.69% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from 3.88% for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The decrease in the net interest margin was primarily a result of the combination of increased deposits and weak loan demand resulting in higher levels of short-term investments with relatively low yields and higher levels of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale investments with lower yields than earned on the loan portfolio.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The interest rate sensitivity gap is the difference between the maturity or repricing opportunities of interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities for a given period of time.  A prime objective of the Company’s asset/liability management is to maximize net interest margin while maintaining a reasonable mix of interest sensitive assets and liabilities.  The following table presents the Company’s interest rate sensitivity at March 31, 2011:
 
 
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Interest Rate Sensitivity - Maturing or Repricing Opportunities
 
         
91 Days
   
Over One
       
   
0 to 90
   
to
   
Year to
   
Over
 
   
Days
   
One Year
   
Five Years
   
Five Years
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Interest earning assets:
                       
Interest bearing deposits with banks
  $ 102,312     $ -     $ -     $ -  
  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell
    150,000       -       -       -  
Held-to-maturity securities
    89,731       92,026       1,175,021       310,425  
Available-for-sale and trading securities
    67,479       137,427       282,450       658,107  
Loans and leases, net of unearned income
    4,588,142       1,700,756       2,667,298       261,640  
Loans held for sale
    37,790       312       1,861       16,913  
  Total interest earning assets
    5,035,454       1,930,521       4,126,630       1,247,085  
Interest bearing liabilities:
                               
Interest bearing demand deposits and savings
    5,955,647       -       -       -  
Other time deposits
    586,774       1,815,919       1,077,313       471  
  
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase,short-term FHLB borrowings and other short-term borrowings
    423,782       715       -       -  
  
Long-term FHLB borrowings and junior subordinated debt securities
    -       -       55,000       215,312  
Other
    -       -       77       -  
  Total interest bearing liabilities
    6,966,203       1,816,634       1,132,390       215,783  
Interest rate sensitivity gap
  $ (1,930,749 )   $ 113,887     $ 2,994,240     $ 1,031,302  
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap
  $ (1,930,749 )   $ (1,816,862 )   $ 1,177,378     $ 2,208,680  

In the event interest rates increase after March 31, 2011, based on this interest rate sensitivity gap, the Company would likely experience decreased net interest revenue in the following one-year period, as the cost of funds would increase at a more rapid rate than interest revenue on interest-earning assets.  Conversely, in the event interest rates decline after March 31, 2011, based on this interest rate sensitivity gap, it is likely that the Company would experience slightly increased net interest revenue in the following one-year period.  It should be noted that the balances shown in the table above are at March 31, 2011 and may not be reflective of positions at other times during the year or in subsequent periods.  Allocations to specific interest rate sensitivity periods are based on the earlier of maturity or repricing dates.   The increased liability sensitivity in the 0 to 90 day category as compared to other categories was primarily a result of the Company’s utilization of core deposit growth, particularly in short-term demand deposits, to repay borrowings and to fund asset growth during the first quarter of 2011.
As of March 31, 2011, the Bank had $2.3 billion in variable rate loans with interest rates determined by a floor, or minimum rate.  This portion of the loan portfolio had an average interest rate earned of 4.52%, an average maturity of 27 months and a fully-indexed interest rate of 3.76% at March 31, 2011.  The fully-indexed interest rate is the interest rate that these loans would be earning without the effect of interest rate floors.  While the Bank benefits from interest rate floors in the current interest rate environment, loans currently earning their floored interest rate may not experience an immediate impact on the interest rate earned should key indices rise.  Key indices include, but are not limited to, the Wall Street Journal prime rate, the Bank’s prime rate and the London Interbank Offering Rate.  At March 31, 2011, the Company had $1.3 billion, $1.3 billion and $693.0 million in variable rate loans with interest rates tied to the Bank’s prime rate, the Wall Street Journal prime rate and the London Interbank Offering Rate, respectively.  The Bank’s net interest margin may be negatively impacted by the timing and magnitude of a rise in key indices.
 
 
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Interest Rate Risk Management

Interest rate risk refers to the potential changes in net interest income and Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) resulting from adverse movements in interest rates.  EVE is defined as the net present value of the balance sheet’s cash flow.  EVE is calculated by discounting projected principal and interest cash flows under the current interest rate environment.  The present value of asset cash flows less the present value of liability cash flows derives the net present value of the Company’s balance sheet.  The Company’s Asset / Liability Committee utilizes financial simulation models to measure interest rate exposure.  These models are designed to simulate the cash flow and accrual characteristics of the Company’s balance sheet.  In addition, the models incorporate assumptions about the direction and volatility of interest rates, the slope of the yield curve, and the changing composition of the Company’s balance sheet arising from both strategic plans and customer behavior.  Finally, management makes assumptions regarding loan and deposit growth, pricing, and prepayment speeds.
The sensitivity analysis included below delineates the percentage change in net interest income and EVE derived from instantaneous parallel rate shifts of plus and minus 200 and 100 basis points.  The impact of minus 200 and 100 basis point rate shocks as of March 31, 2011 and 2010 was not considered meaningful because of the historically low interest rate environment.  Variances were calculated from the base case scenario, which reflected prevailing market rates.  Management assumed all non-maturity deposits have an average life of one day for calculating EVE, which management believes is the most conservative approach.


   
Net Interest Income
 
   
% Variance from Base Case Scenario
 
Rate Shock
 
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
 
+200 basis points
    -7.4 %     -2.8 %
+100 basis points
    -4.1 %     -1.4 %
 -100 basis points
 
NM
   
NM
 
 -200 basis points
 
NM
   
NM
 
NM=not meaningful
         



   
Economic Value of Equity
 
   
% Variance from Base Case Scenario
 
Rate Shock
 
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
 
+200 basis points
    -14.7 %     -10.5 %
+100 basis points
    -7.9 %     -5.5 %
 -100 basis points
 
NM
   
NM
 
 -200 basis points
 
NM
   
NM
 
NM=not meaningful
         


In addition to instantaneous rate shocks, the Company monitors interest rate exposure through simulations of gradual interest rate changes over a 12-month time horizon.  The results of these analyses are included in the following table:

   
Net Interest Income
 
   
% Variance from Base Case Scenario
 
Rate Ramp
 
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
 
+200 basis points
    -6.2 %     -3.1 %
 -200 basis points
 
NM
   
NM
 
NM=not meaningful
         


Provision for Credit Losses and Allowance for Credit Losses

In the normal course of business, the Bank assumes risks in extending credit.  The Bank manages these risks through underwriting in accordance with its lending policies, loan review procedures and the diversification of
 
 
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its loan and lease portfolio.  Although it is not possible to predict credit losses with certainty, management regularly reviews the characteristics of the loan and lease portfolio to determine its overall risk profile and quality.
The provision for credit losses is the periodic cost of providing an allowance or reserve for estimated probable losses on loans and leases.  The Bank’s Board of Directors has appointed a loan loss reserve valuation committee (the “Loan Loss Committee”), which bases its estimates of credit losses on three primary components:  (1) estimates of inherent losses that may exist in various segments of performing loans and leases; (2) specifically identified losses in individually analyzed credits; and (3) qualitative factors that may impact the performance of the loan and lease portfolio.  Factors such as financial condition of the borrower and guarantor, recent credit performance, delinquency, liquidity, cash flows, collateral type and value are used to assess credit risk.  Expected loss estimates are influenced by the historical losses experienced by the Bank for loans and leases of comparable creditworthiness and structure.  Specific loss assessments are performed for loans and leases of significant size and delinquency based upon the collateral protection and expected future cash flows to determine the amount of impairment under FASB ASC 310, Receivables (“FASB ASC 310”).  In addition, qualitative factors such as changes in economic and business conditions, concentrations of risk, loan and lease growth, acquisitions and changes in portfolio risk resulting from regulatory changes are considered in determining the adequacy of the level of the allowance for credit losses.
Attention is paid to the quality of the loan and lease portfolio through a formal loan review process. An independent loan review department of the Bank is responsible for reviewing the credit rating and classification of individual credits and assessing trends in the portfolio, adherence to internal credit policies and procedures and other factors that may affect the overall adequacy of the allowance for credit losses.  The Loan Loss Committee is responsible for ensuring that the allowance for credit losses provides coverage of both known and inherent losses.  The Loan Loss Committee meets at least quarterly to determine the amount of adjustments to the allowance for credit losses.   The Loan Loss Committee is composed of senior management from the Bank’s loan administration and finance departments.  In 2010, the Bank established a real estate risk management group and an Impairment Committee.  The real estate risk management group oversees compliance with regulations and U.S. GAAP related to lending activities where real estate is the primary collateral.  The Impairment Committee is responsible for evaluating loans that have been specifically identified through various channels, including examination of the Bank’s watch list, past due listings, findings of the internal loan review department, loan officer assessments and loans to borrowers or industries known to be experiencing problems.  For all loans identified, the responsible loan officer in conjunction with the applicable credit administrator is required to prepare an impairment analysis to be reviewed by the Impairment Committee.  The Impairment Committee deems that a loan is impaired if it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all of the contractual principal and interest on the loan.  The Impairment Committee also evaluates the circumstances surrounding the loan in order to determine if the loan officer used the most appropriate method for assessing the impairment of the loan (i.e., present value of expected future cash flows, observable market price or fair value of the underlying collateral).  The Impairment Committee meets on a monthly basis.
If concessions are granted to a borrower as a result of its financial difficulties, the loan is classified as a TDR and analyzed for possible impairment as part of the credit approval process.  TDRs determined to be impaired are reserved in accordance with FASB ASC 310 in the same manner as impaired loans which are not TDRs.  Should the borrower’s financial condition, collateral protection or performance deteriorate, warranting reassessment of the loan rating or impairment, additional reserves may be required.
Loans of $200,000 or more that become 60 or more days past due are identified for review by the Impairment Committee, which decides whether an impairment exists and to what extent a specific allowance for credit loss should be made.  Loans that do not meet these requirements may also be identified by management for impairment review.  Loans subject to such review are evaluated as to collateral dependency, current collateral value, guarantor or other financial support and likely disposition.  Each such loan is individually evaluated for impairment.  The impairment evaluation of real estate loans generally focuses on the fair value of underlying collateral obtained from appraisals, as the repayment of these loans may be dependent on the liquidation of the collateral.  In certain circumstances, other information such as comparable sales data is deemed to be a more reliable indicator of fair value of the underlying collateral than the most recent appraisal.  In these instances, such information is used in determining the impairment recorded for the loan.  As the repayment of commercial and industrial loans is generally dependent upon the cash flow of the borrower or guarantor support, the impairment evaluation generally focuses on the discounted future cash flows of the borrower or guarantor support, as well as the projected liquidation of any pledged collateral.  The Impairment Committee reviews the results of each evaluation and approves the final
 
 
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impairment amounts, which are then included in the analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses in accordance with FASB ASC 310.  Loans identified for impairment are placed in non-accrual status.
The Company’s policy is to obtain an appraisal at the time of loan origination for real estate collateral securing a loan of $250,000 or more, consistent with regulatory guidelines. The Company’s policy is to obtain an updated appraisal when certain events occur, such as the refinancing of the debt, the renewal of the debt or events that indicate potential impairment.  A new appraisal is generally ordered for loans greater than $200,000 that have characteristics of potential impairment such as the delinquency or other loan-specific factors identified by management, the unavailability of a current appraisal dated within the prior 12 months or the inconsistency between current appraisal assumptions and the expected disposition of the loan collateral.  In order to measure impairment properly at the time that a loan is deemed to be impaired, a staff appraiser may estimate the collateral fair value based upon earlier appraisals, sales contracts, approved foreclosure bids, comparable sales, officer estimates or current market conditions until a new appraisal is received.  This estimate can be used to determine the extent of the impairment on the loan.  After a loan is deemed to be impaired, it is management’s policy to obtain an updated appraisal on at least an annual basis.  Management performs a review of the pertinent facts and circumstances of each impaired loan on a monthly basis.  As of each review date, management considers whether additional impairment should be recorded based on recent activity related to the loan-specific collateral as well as other relevant comparable assets.  Any adjustment to reflect further impairments, either as a result of management’s periodic review or as a result of an updated appraisal, are made through recording additional loan loss provisions or charge-offs.
At March 31, 2011, impaired loans totaled $338.8 million, which was net of cumulative charge-offs of $84.7 million.  Additionally, the Company had specific reserves for impaired loans of $49.4 million included in the allowance for credit losses.  Impaired loans at March 31, 2011 were primarily from the Company’s consumer real estate or residential construction, acquisition and development real estate portfolios.  The loans were evaluated for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral securing the loan.  As part of the impairment review process, appraisals are used to determine the property values.  The appraised values that are used are generally based on the disposition value of the property, which assumes Bank ownership of the property “as-is” and a 180-day marketing period.  If a current appraisal or one with an inspection date within the past 12 months using the necessary assumptions is not available, a new third-party appraisal is ordered.  In cases where an impairment exists and a current appraisal is not available at the time of review, a staff appraiser may determine an estimated value based upon earlier appraisals, the sales contract, approved foreclosure bids, comparable sales, comparable appraisals, officer estimates or current market conditions until a new appraisal is received.  After a new appraisal is received, the value used in the review will be updated and any adjustments to reflect further impairments are made.  Appraisals are obtained from state-certified appraisers based on certain assumptions which may include foreclosure status, bank ownership, other real estate owned marketing period of 180 days, costs to sell, construction or development status and the highest and best use of the property.  A staff appraiser may make adjustments to appraisals based on sales contracts, comparable sales and other pertinent information if an appraisal does not incorporate the effect of these assumptions.
When a guarantor is relied upon as a source of repayment, it is the Company’s policy to analyze the strength of the guaranty.  This analysis varies based on circumstances, but may include a review of the guarantor’s personal and business financial statements and credit history, a review of the guarantor’s tax returns and the preparation of a cash flow analysis of the guarantor.  Management will continue to update its analysis on individual guarantors as circumstances change.  Because of the continued weakness in the economy, subsequent analyses may result in the identification of the inability of some guarantors to perform under the agreed upon terms.
Any loan or portion thereof which is classified as “loss” by regulatory examiners or which is determined by management to be uncollectible, because of factors such as the borrower’s failure to pay interest or principal, the borrower’s financial condition, economic conditions in the borrower’s industry or the inadequacy of underlying collateral, is charged off.
The following table provides an analysis of the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated:
 
 
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Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 196,913     $ 176,043  
                 
Loans and leases charged off:
               
Commercial and industrial
    (8,809 )     (2,169 )
Real estate
               
   Consumer mortgages
    (3,974 )     (4,598 )
   Home equity
    (1,082 )     (1,683 )
   Agricultural
    (592 )     (207 )
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    (1,716 )     (2,465 )
   Construction, acquisition and development
    (31,629 )     (15,769 )
   Commercial
    (4,514 )     (2,278 )
Credit cards
    (881 )     (1,160 )
All other
    (553 )     (1,050 )
  Total loans charged off
    (53,750 )     (31,379 )
                 
Recoveries:
               
Commercial and industrial
    184       63  
Real estate
               
   Consumer mortgages
    143       64  
   Home equity
    45       52  
   Agricultural
    2       -  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    173       7  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    564       56  
   Commercial
    13       12  
Credit cards
    255       150  
All other
    312       297  
  Total recoveries
    1,691       701  
                 
Net charge-offs
    (52,059 )     (30,678 )
                 
Provision charged to operating expense
    53,479       43,519  
Balance, end of period
  $ 198,333     $ 188,884  
                 
Average loans for period
  $ 9,299,984     $ 9,767,088  
                 
Ratios:
               
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
    2.24 %     1.26 %
  
Provision for credit losses to average loans and leases, net of unearned income (annualized)
    2.30 %     1.78 %
 
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases, net of unearned income
    2.15 %     1.95 %
  
Allowance for credit losses to net charge-offs (annualized)
    95.24 %     153.92 %


The increase in the provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010 continued to reflect the increased credit risk experienced by the Company, as the length and severity of the recession, as well as the lackluster prevailing economic environment, affected the liquidity of the Company’s borrowers.  Increases in net charge-offs in the first quarter of 2011 along with a significant increase in NPLs resulted in a provision for credit losses of $53.5 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to a provision of
 
 
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$43.5 million in the same quarter of 2010.  Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases increased to 2.24% for the first quarter of 2011 compared to 1.26% for the first quarter of 2010.  These increases were primarily a result of increased losses within the real estate construction, acquisition and development segment of the Company’s loan and lease portfolio and in the consumer mortgage segment of the portfolio.  These segments experienced increased losses primarily because of the weakened financial condition of the corresponding borrowers and guarantors.  These borrowers’ weakened state hindered their ability to service their loans with the Company, which has caused a number of loans to become collateral dependent.  Once it is determined a loan’s repayment is dependent upon the underlying collateral, the loan is charged down to net realizable value or a specific reserve is allocated to the loan.  This process resulted in an increased level of charge-offs in the first three months of 2011 compared to the first three months of 2010.  The increased level of charge-offs has caused the ratio of the allowance for credit losses to annualized charge-offs to decline.  As of March 31, 2011, 91.4% of nonaccrual loans had been charged down to net realizable value or had specific reserves to reflect recent appraised values as of March 31, 2011.  This resulted in impaired loans having an aggregate net book value of 68% of their contractual principal balance at March 31, 2011.  As of March 31, 2010, 85.8% of nonaccrual loans had been charged down to net realizable value or had specific reserves to reflect recent appraised values as of March 31, 2010.  This resulted in impaired loans having an aggregate net book value of 67% of their contractual principal balance at March 31, 2010.
The breakdown of the allowance by loan and lease category is based, in part, on evaluations of specific loan and lease histories and on economic conditions within specific industries or geographical areas.  Accordingly, because all of these conditions are subject to change, the allocation is not necessarily indicative of the breakdown of any future allowance or losses.  The following table presents (i) the breakdown of the allowance for credit losses by segment and class and (ii) the percentage of each segment and class in the loan and lease portfolio to total loans and leases at the dates indicated:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
Allowance
   
% of
   
Allowance
   
% of
   
Allowance
   
% of
 
   
for
   
Total
   
for
   
Total
   
for
   
Total
 
   
Credit
   
Loans
   
Credit
   
Loans
   
Credit
   
Loans
 
   
Losses
   
and Leases
   
Losses
   
and Leases
   
Losses
   
and Leases
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 20,379       16.18 %   $ 21,872       15.53 %   $ 22,479       16.00 %
Real estate
                                               
   Consumer mortgages
    36,432       21.47 %     36,250       20.64 %     37,347       21.10 %
   Home equity
    7,692       5.74 %     6,641       5.64 %     7,305       5.80 %
   Agricultural
    4,447       2.71 %     3,992       2.73 %     4,997       2.70 %
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    29,924       14.23 %     23,715       14.59 %     20,403       14.20 %
   Construction, acquisition and development
    51,408       11.76 %     53,706       14.65 %     57,241       12.30 %
   Commercial
    33,485       19.79 %     28,309       18.55 %     33,439       19.40 %
Credit cards
    3,446       1.09 %     3,268       1.04 %     4,126       1.10 %
All other
    11,120       7.03 %     11,131       6.63 %     9,576       7.40 %
     Total
  $ 198,333       100.00 %   $ 188,884       100.00 %   $ 196,913       100.00 %

Noninterest Revenue

The components of noninterest revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the corresponding percentage changes are shown in the follow­ing table:
 
 
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Three months ended
       
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Mortgage lending
  $ 7,581     $ 5,025       50.9 %
Credit card, debit card and merchant fees
    10,346       8,810       17.4  
Service charges
    15,368       16,262       (5.5 )
Trust income
    3,134       2,587       21.1  
Securities gains, net
    17       1,297    
NM
 
Insurance commissions
    22,549       21,668       4.1  
Annuity fees
    1,296       781       65.9  
Brokerage commissions and fees
    1,638       1,317       24.4  
Bank-owned life insurance
    1,699       1,669       1.8  
Other miscellaneous income
    4,683       3,916       19.6  
Total noninterest revenue
  $ 68,311     $ 63,332       7.9 %
NM=Not meaningful
                       


The Company’s revenue from mortgage lending typically fluctuates as mortgage interest rates change and is primarily attributable to two activities - origination and sale of new mortgage loans and servicing mortgage loans.  Since the Company does not hedge the change in fair value of its MSRs, mortgage revenue can be significantly affected by changes in the valuation of MSRs in a changing interest rate environment.  The Company’s normal practice is to originate mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market and to either retain or release the associated MSRs with the loan sold.  The Company records MSRs at fair value on a recurring basis with subsequent remeasurement of MSRs based on change in fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing.
In the course of conducting the Company’s mortgage lending activities of originating mortgage loans and selling those loans in the secondary market, various representations and warranties are made to the purchasers of the mortgage loans.  These representations and warranties also apply to underwriting the real estate appraisal opinion of value for the collateral securing these loans.  Under the representations and warranties, failure by the Company to comply with the underwriting and/or appraisal standards could result in the Company being required to repurchase the mortgage loan or to reimburse the investor for losses incurred (i.e., make whole requests) if such failure cannot be cured by the Company within the specified period following discovery.  During the first three months of 2011, no mortgage loans were repurchased or otherwise settled as a result of underwriting and appraisal standard exceptions or make whole requests.  Therefore, no losses were recognized related to repurchased or make whole loans.
 At March 31, 2011, the Company had reserved approximately $880,000 for potential losses from representation and warranty obligations.  The reserve is based on the Company’s repurchase and loss trends, and quantitative and qualitative factors that may result in anticipated losses different than historical loss trends, including loan vintage, underwriting characteristics and macroeconomic trends.
Management believes that the Company’s foreclosure process related to mortgage loans continues to operate effectively.  A mortgage loan foreclosure committee of the Bank reviews all delinquent loans before beginning the foreclosure process.  All documents and activities related to the foreclosure process are executed in-house by mortgage department personnel.
Origination revenue, a component of mortgage lending revenue, is comprised of gains or losses from the sale of the mortgage loans originated, origination fees, underwriting fees and other fees associated with the origination of loans.  Origination volumes and revenue for the first three months of 2011 were comparable to origination volumes and revenue for the first three months of 2010.  Mortgage loan origination volumes of $202.8 million and $207.4 million produced origination revenue of $3.2 million and $3.4 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Revenue from the servicing process, another component of mortgage lending revenue, includes fees from the actual servicing of loans.  Revenue from the servicing of loans was $3.1 million and $2.9 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Changes in the fair value of the Company’s MSRs are generally a result of changes in mortgage interest rates from the previous reporting date.  An increase in mortgage interest rates
 
 
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typically results in an increase in the fair value of the MSRs while a decrease in mortgage interest rates typically results in a decrease in the fair value of MSRs.  The fair value of MSRs is impacted by principal payments, prepayments and payoffs on loans in the servicing portfolio.  Decreases in value from principal payments, prepayments and payoffs were $1.3 million for both quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.  The Company does not hedge the change in fair value of its MSRs and is susceptible to significant fluctuations in their value in a changing interest rate environment.  Reflecting this sensitivity to interest rates, the fair value of MSRs increased $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2011 and was virtually unchanged during the first quarter of 2010.
The following tables present the Company’s mortgage lending operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

 
   
Three months ended
       
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Production revenue:
                 
   Origination
  $ 3,224     $ 3,426       (5.9 )%
   Servicing
    3,117       2,893       7.7  
   Payoffs/Paydowns
    (1,300 )     (1,302 )     0.2  
     Total
    5,041       5,017       0.5  
Market value adjustment
    2,540       8    
NM
 
Mortgage lending revenue
  $ 7,581     $ 5,025       50.9  
                         
   
(Dollars in millions)
         
Origination volume
  $ 203     $ 207       (1.9 )
                         
                         
Mortgage loans serviced at period-end
  $ 3,947     $ 3,451       14.4  
                         
NM=Not meaningful
                       

 
Credit card, debit card and merchant fees increased for the comparable three-month periods as a result of an increase in the number and monetary volume of items processed.  If the proposed Durbin Debit Interchange Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is implemented on July 21, 2011 by the Federal Reserve as currently anticipated, the Company estimated that debit card revenue would be reduced in 2011 by approximately $10.2 million and would be reduced in 2012 by more than $20.0 million.  Service charges on deposit accounts, which include insufficient fund fees, decreased slightly for the comparable three-month periods as a result of a lower volume of items processed and mandated changes in overdraft regulations.  Recent changes in banking regulations, the FDIC's guidance and, in particular, the Federal Reserve’s new rules pertaining to certain overdraft payments on consumer accounts are estimated to decrease service charge revenue $9.0 million in 2011.  The Company has taken steps to mitigate the impact of these new regulations on the Company’s service charge revenue by offering new deposit products to customers.
Trust income increased by 21.1% for the comparable three-month periods primarily as a result of increases in the value of assets under management or in custody.  Net security gains of approximately $17,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2011 were a result of calls of securities from the available-for-sale portfolio and the held-to-maturity portfolio.
Insurance commissions remained relatively stable for the comparable three-month periods.  Annuity fees increased by 65.9% for the comparable three-month periods as a result of customers shifting funds from lower rate deposit accounts to higher rate annuity products.  Brokerage commissions and fees increased by 24.4% for the comparable three-month periods because activity increased subsequent to the first quarter of 2010 as the financial markets recovered somewhat.  Bank-owned life insurance revenue remained relatively stable for the comparable three-month periods.  Other miscellaneous income, which includes safe deposit box rental income, gain or loss on disposal of assets, and other non-recurring revenue items, increased by 19.6% for the comparable three-month periods primarily as a result of increases in miscellaneous investment income.
 
 
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 Noninterest Expense

The components of noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the corresponding percentage changes are shown in the follow­ing table:


   
Three months ended
       
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 70,375     $ 69,287       1.6 %
Occupancy, net
    10,671       10,775       (1.0 )
Equipment
    5,658       5,739       (1.4 )
Deposit insurance assessments
    5,425       4,250       27.6  
Advertising
    889       656       35.5  
Foreclosed property expense
    7,082       3,538       100.2  
Telecommunications
    2,143       2,200       (2.6 )
Public relations
    1,514       1,648       (8.1 )
Data processing
    2,301       1,470       56.5  
Computer software
    1,848       1,704       8.5  
Amortization of intangibles
    854       1,015       (15.9 )
Legal fees
    2,586       1,328       94.7  
Postage and shipping
    1,297       1,360       (4.6 )
Other miscellaneous expense
    17,367       15,513       12.0  
Total noninterest expense
  $ 130,010     $ 120,483       7.9 %


Salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased slightly compared to the same period in 2010, primarily because of increases in group health insurance expenses.  Equipment expense decreased for the comparable three-month period primarily because of decreased depreciation.  The increase in deposit insurance assessments for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was a result of deposit growth and a slightly higher assessment rate.
Foreclosed property expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 as the Company experienced larger writedowns of other real estate owned as a result of the decline in property values attributable to the prevailing economic environment.  During the first quarter of 2011, the Company added $21.4 million to other real estate owned through foreclosures.  Sales of other real estate owned in the first quarter of 2011 were $13.5 million resulting in a net loss of approximately $492,000.  The components of foreclosed property expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the percentage change between periods are shown in the following table:

   
Three months ended
       
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
% Change
   
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
  $ 492     $ 625       (21.3 )%
Writedown of other real estate owned
    4,936       2,090       136.2  
Other foreclosed property expense
    1,654       823       101.0  
Total foreclosed property expense
  $ 7,082     $ 3,538       100.2 %


While the Company experienced some fluctuations in various components of other noninterest expense, including advertising, data processing, legal fees and amortization of intangibles, total noninterest expense remained relatively stable for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared with the same period in 2010.
 
 
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Income Tax

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2011, compared to income tax expense of $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2010.  Because of the volatility on the Company’s earnings, the first quarter income tax calculation was based on actual results of operations, including tax preference items through March 31, 2011.  The primary differences between the Company’s recorded benefit for the first quarter of 2011, and the benefit that would have resulted from applying the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35% to the Company’s pre-tax loss are primarily the effect of tax-exempt income and other tax preference items.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

The percentage of earning assets to total assets measures the effectiveness of management’s efforts to invest available funds into the most efficient and profitable uses.  Earning assets at March 31, 2011 were $12.3 billion, or 91.1% of total assets, compared with $12.5 billion, or 91.5% of total assets, at December 31, 2010.

Loans and Leases

The Bank’s loan and lease portfolio represents the largest single component of the Company’s earning asset base, comprising 75.0% of average earning assets during the first quarter of 2011.  The Bank’s lending activities include both commercial and consumer loans and leases.  Loan and lease originations are derived from a number of sources, including direct solicitation by the Bank’s loan officers, existing depositors and borrowers, builders, attorneys, walk-in customers and, in some instances, other lenders, real estate broker referrals and mortgage loan companies.  The Bank has established systematic procedures for approving and monitoring loans and leases that vary depending on the size and nature of the loan or lease, and applies these procedures in a disciplined manner.  The Company’s loans and leases are widely diversified by borrower and industry.  Loans and leases, net of unearned income, totaled $9.2 billion at March 31, 2011, representing a 1.3% decrease from $9.3 billion at December 31, 2010.  The decrease in loans and leases, net of unearned income, was primarily a result of continued low loan demand in the markets served by the Company; however, the Company was able to replace some loan runoff with new loan production, particularly out of its East Texas and Louisiana markets.
The following table shows the composition of the Company’s gross loans and leases by segment and class at the dates indicated:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                   
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,497,380     $ 1,515,404     $ 1,505,471  
Real estate
                       
   Consumer mortgages
    1,987,198       2,014,085       1,978,145  
   Home equity
    531,406       549,924       543,272  
   Agricultural
    250,393       266,649       252,292  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    1,316,824       1,423,098       1,331,473  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    1,088,504       1,428,882       1,148,161  
   Commercial
    1,831,226       1,809,660       1,816,951  
Credit cards
    100,732       101,464       106,345  
All other
    651,946       646,915       694,241  
     Total
  $ 9,255,609     $ 9,756,081     $ 9,376,351  
 
 

The following table shows the Company’s net loans and leases by segment, class and geographical location as of March 31, 2011:
 
 
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Alabama
                                           
   
and Florida
                           
Texas and
             
   
Panhandle
   
Arkansas
   
Mississippi
   
Missouri
   
Tennessee*
   
Louisiana
   
Other
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 70,272     $ 185,200     $ 329,092     $ 85,322     $ 122,243     $ 264,931     $ 427,163     $ 1,484,223  
Real estate
                                                               
   Consumer mortgages
    117,317       279,192       779,416       69,695       257,860       407,499       76,219       1,987,198  
   Home equity
    67,680       43,172       176,147       29,884       152,434       60,061       2,028       531,406  
   Agricultural
    7,487       75,398       75,149       5,698       30,676       50,450       5,535       250,393  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    118,075       175,921       457,441       69,028       209,035       228,923       58,401       1,316,824  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    121,602       87,112       287,192       89,316       290,907       197,536       14,839       1,088,504  
   Commercial
    206,827       334,602       362,642       258,569       248,333       372,249       48,004       1,831,226  
Credit cards
    -       -       -       -       -       -       100,732       100,732  
All other
    15,029       41,399       78,058       648       63,889       27,792       396,515       623,330  
     Total
  $ 724,289     $ 1,221,996     $ 2,545,137     $ 608,160     $ 1,375,377     $ 1,609,441     $ 1,129,436     $ 9,213,836  
                                                                 
* The totals for Tennessee include the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.
                         

Commercial and Industrial - Commercial and industrial loans are loans and leases to finance business operations, equipment and owner-occupied facilities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises. These include both lines of credit for terms of one year or less and term loans which are amortized over the useful life of the assets financed. Personal guarantees are generally required for these loans. Also included in this category are loans to finance agricultural production and business credit card lines.  Commercial and industrial loans outstanding decreased slightly during the first three months of 2011.
Real Estate – Consumer Mortgages - Consumer mortgages are first- or second-lien loans to consumers secured by a primary residence or second home. These loans are generally amortized over terms up to 15 or 20 years with maturities of three to five years.  The loans are generally secured by properties located within the local market area of the community bank which originates and services the loan. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history and property value. Consumer mortgages outstanding remained stable during the first three months of 2011 increasing by 0.5% when compared to December 31, 2010, as the housing sector slowed and lower long-term mortgage rates were available. In addition to loans originated through the Bank’s branches, the Bank originates and services consumer mortgages sold in the secondary market which are underwritten and closed pursuant to investor and agency guidelines.  The Bank’s exposure to sub-prime mortgages is minimal.
Real Estate – Home Equity - Home equity loans include revolving credit lines which are secured by a first or second lien on a borrower’s residence. Each loan is underwritten individually by lenders who specialize in home equity lending and must conform to Bank lending policies and procedures for consumer loans as to borrower’s financial condition, ability to repay, satisfactory credit history and the condition and value of collateral. Properties securing home equity loans are generally located in the local market area of the Bank branch or office originating and servicing the loan.  The Bank has not purchased home equity loans from brokers or other lending institutions.
Real Estate – Agricultural - Agricultural loans include loans to purchase agricultural land and production lines secured by farm land.  Agricultural loans outstanding remained stable during the first three months of 2011.
Real Estate – Commercial and Industrial-Owner Occupied - Commercial and industrial-owner occupied loans include loans secured by business facilities to finance business operations, equipment and owner-occupied facilities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises. These include both lines of credit for terms of one year or less and term loans which are amortized over the useful life of the assets financed. Personal guarantees are generally required for these loans.  Commercial and industrial-owner occupied loans decreased 1.1% during the first three months of 2011.
Real Estate – Construction, Acquisition and Development - Construction, acquisition and development loans include both loans and credit lines for the purpose of purchasing, carrying and developing land into commercial developments or residential subdivisions.  Also included are loans and lines for construction of residential, multi-family and commercial buildings. These loans are often structured with interest reserves to fund interest costs during the construction and development period.  Additionally, certain loans are structured with
 
 
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 interest only terms.  The Bank primarily engages in construction and development lending only in local markets served by its branches. The weakened economy and housing market has negatively impacted builders and developers in particular.  Sales of finished houses slowed during 2009 and activity remained slow during 2010, which has resulted in lower demand for residential lots and development land.  The Company curtailed the origination of new construction, acquisition and development loans significantly during 2009 and the Company has continued to maintain that strategy.  Construction, acquisition and development loans decreased 5.2% during the first three months of 2011.
The underwriting process for construction, acquisition and development loans with interest reserves is essentially the same as that for a loan without interest reserves and may include analysis of borrower and guarantor financial strength, market demand for the proposed project, experience and success with similar projects, property values, time horizon for project completion and the availability of permanent financing once the project is completed.  Construction, acquisition and development loans, with or without interest reserves, are inspected periodically to ensure that the project is on schedule and eligible for requested draws.  Inspections may be performed by construction inspectors hired by the Company or by appropriate loan officers and are done periodically to monitor the progress of a particular project.  These inspections may also include discussions with project managers and engineers.  For performing construction, acquisition and development loans, interest is generally recognized as interest income as it is earned.  Non-performing construction, acquisition and development loans are placed on non-accrual status and interest income is not recognized, except in those situations where principal is expected to be received in full.  In such situations, interest income is recognized as payment is received.
At March 31, 2011, the Company had $42.2 million in construction, acquisition and development loans that provided for the use of interest reserves with approximately $280,000 recognized as interest income during the first quarter of 2011.  The amount of construction, acquisition and development loans with interest reserves that were on non-accrual status was $17.4 million at March 31, 2011.  Interest income is not recognized on construction, acquisition and development loans with interest reserves that are in non-accrual status.  Loans with interest reserves normally have a budget that includes the various cost components involved in the project. Interest is such a cost, along with hard and other soft costs.  The Company’s policy is to allow interest reserves only during the construction phase.
So that interest capitalization is appropriate, interest reserves are not included for any renewal period after construction is completed or otherwise ceases, requiring borrowers to make interest payments no less than quarterly.  Loans for which construction is complete, or has ceased, and where interest payments are not made on a timely basis are considered non-performing and are generally placed in nonaccrual status.  Procedures are in place to restrict the structuring of a loan with terms that do not require performance until the end of the loan term, as well as to restrict the advancement of funds to keep a loan from becoming non-performing with any such advancement identified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).
On a case-by-case basis, a construction, acquisition and development loan may be extended, renewed or restructured.  Loans are sometimes extended for a short period of time (generally 90 days or less) beyond the contractual maturity to facilitate negotiations or allow the borrower to gain other financing or acquire more recent note-related information, such as appraisals or borrower financial statements.  These short-term extensions are not ordinarily accounted for as TDRs if the loan and project are performing in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement and/or promissory note.  Construction, acquisition and development loans may be renewed when the borrower has satisfied the terms and conditions of the original loan, including payment of interest, and when management believes that the borrower is able to continue to meet the terms of the renewed note during the renewal period.  Many loans are structured to mature consistent with the construction or development period or at least annually.  If concessions are granted to a borrower as a result of its financial difficulties, the loan is classified as a TDR and analyzed for impairment.
The Bank’s real estate risk management group is responsible for reviewing and approving the structure and classification of all construction, acquisition and development loan renewals and modifications above a threshold of $500,000.  The analysis performed by the real estate risk management group may include the review of updated appraisals, borrower and guarantor financial condition, construction status and proposed loan structure.  If the new terms of the loan meet the criteria of a TDR as set out in FASB ASC 310, the loan is identified as such.
Each construction, acquisition and development loan is underwritten to address: (i) the desirability of the project, its market viability and projected absorption period; (ii) the creditworthiness of the borrower and the guarantor as to liquidity, cash flow and assets available to ensure performance of the loan; (iii) equity contribution to the project; (iv) the developer’s experience and success with similar projects; and (v) the value of the collateral. Each factor must be acceptable under the Company’s lending policy and risk review.
 
 
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The construction, acquisition and development portfolio may be further categorized by risk characteristics into the following six categories: commercial acquisition and development, residential acquisition and development, multi-family construction, one-to-four family construction, commercial construction and recreation and all other loans.  Construction, acquisition and development loans were $1.1 billion at both March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  The following table shows the Company’s construction, acquisition and development portfolio by geographical location at March 31, 2011:


   
Alabama
                                     
Real Estate Construction,
 
and Florida
                           
Texas and
       
Acquisition and Development
 
Panhandle
   
Arkansas
   
Mississippi
   
Missouri
   
Tennessee*
   
Louisiana
   
Other
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Multi-family construction
  $ 14     $ -     $ 11,231     $ 8,779     $ 740     $ -     $ 287  
One-to-four family construction
    23,496       14,263       51,487       8,945       49,954       32,956       2,503  
Recreation and all other loans
    1,072       14,425       32,028       380       4,680       10,232       869  
Commercial construction
    14,253       8,400       39,059       17,894       50,737       22,941       2,118  
Commercial acquisition and development
    12,575       21,217       53,968       26,742       62,503       64,606       3,339  
Residential acquisition and development
    70,192       28,807       99,419       26,576       122,293       66,801       5,723  
     Total
  $ 121,602     $ 87,112     $ 287,192     $ 89,316     $ 290,907     $ 197,536     $ 14,839  
                                                         
* The totals for Tennessee include the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.
         

Real Estate – Commercial - Commercial loans include loans to finance income-producing commercial and multi-family properties.  Lending in this category is generally limited to properties located in the Bank’s trade area with only limited exposure to properties located elsewhere but owned by in-market borrowers. Loans in this category include loans for neighborhood retail centers, medical and professional offices, single retail stores, warehouses and apartments leased generally to local businesses and residents. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the occupancy and rental rates as well as the financial health of the borrower.  The Bank’s exposure to national retail tenants is minimal.  The Bank has not purchased commercial real estate loans from brokers or third-party originators.  Commercial loans remained stable during the first three months of 2011 increasing only 0.8% when compared to December 31, 2010.
Credit Cards - Credit cards include consumer and business MasterCard and Visa accounts and private label accounts for local merchants.  The Bank offers credit cards primarily to its deposit and loan customers.  Credit card balances decreased 5.3% during the first three months of 2011.
All Other - All other loans and leases include consumer installment loans and loans and leases to state, county and municipal governments and non-profit agencies. Consumer installment loans and leases include term loans of up to five years secured by automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles.  The Bank offers lease financing for vehicles and heavy equipment to state, county and municipal governments and medical equipment to healthcare providers across the southern states.  All other loan and lease balances decreased 6.3% during the first three months of 2011.
NPLs consist of non-accrual loans and leases, loans and leases 90 days or more past due, still accruing, and accruing loans and leases that have been restructured (primarily in the form of reduced interest rates and modified payment terms) because of the borrower’s or guarantor’s weakened financial condition or bankruptcy proceedings.  The Bank’s policy provides that loans and leases are generally placed in non-accrual status if, in management’s opinion, payment in full of principal or interest is not expected or payment of principal or interest is more than 90 days past due, unless the loan or lease is both well-secured and in the process of collection.  The Bank’s NPAs consist of NPLs and other real estate owned, which consists of foreclosed properties.  The Bank's NPAs, which are carried either in the loan account or other real estate owned on the consolidated balance sheets, depending on foreclosure status, were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
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March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans and leases
  $ 370,726     $ 199,637     $ 347,499  
Loans 90 days or more past due, still accruing
    4,829       20,452       8,500  
Restructured loans and leases, but accruing
    49,472       15,576       38,376  
Total NPLs
    425,027       235,665       394,375  
                         
Other real estate owned
    136,412       59,269       133,412  
Total NPAs
  $ 561,439     $ 294,934     $ 527,787  
                         
NPLs to net loans and leases
    4.61 %     2.43 %     4.23 %
NPAs to net loans and leases
    6.09 %     3.04 %     5.65 %


NPAs increased at March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010 and increased significantly compared to March 31, 2010.  Specifically, NPLs increased 7.8% to $425.0 million at March 31, 2011 compared to $394.4 million at December 31, 2010 and increased 80.4% compared to $235.7 million at March 31, 2010.  Included in NPLs at March 31, 2011 were $338.8 million of loans that were impaired.  These impaired loans had a specific reserve of $49.4 million included in the allowance for credit losses of $198.3 million at March 31, 2011, and were net of $84.7 million in partial charge-downs previously taken on these impaired loans.  NPLs at December 31, 2010 included $273.4 million of loans that are impaired.  These impaired loans had a specific reserve of $40.7 million included in the allowance for credit losses of $196.9 million at December 31, 2010.  NPLs at March 31, 2010 included $171.3 million of loans that are impaired.  These impaired loans had a specific reserve of $30.9 million included in the allowance for credit losses of $188.9 million at March 31, 2010.  The significant increase in restructured loans and leases still accruing at March 31, 2011 compared to March 31, 2010 reflects the increase in loans which meet the criteria for disclosure as TDRs because payment terms or pricing have been modified by the Company or by orders under bankruptcy proceedings but which demonstrate sufficient performance or collateral to support the remaining principal and accrued interest.
The following table provides additional details related to the Company’s non-performing loans and leases and the allowance for credits losses at the dates indicated:
 
 
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March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                   
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans
  $ 423,497     $ 209,288     $ 345,377  
Cumulative charge offs on impaired loans
    84,676       37,989       71,972  
Outstanding balance of impaired loans
    338,821       171,299       273,405  
                         
Other non-accrual loans and leases not impaired
    31,905       28,338       74,094  
                         
     Total non-accrual loans and leases
  $ 370,726     $ 199,637     $ 347,499  
                         
Allowance for impaired loans
    49,419       30,855       40,719  
                         
     Nonaccrual loans and leases, net of specific reserves
  $ 321,307     $ 168,782     $ 306,780  
                         
Loans and leases 90+ past due, still accruing
    4,829       20,452       8,500  
Restructured loans and leases, still accruing
    49,472       15,576       38,376  
                         
     Total non-performing loans and leases
  $ 425,027     $ 235,665     $ 394,375  
                         
Allowance for impaired loans
  $ 49,419     $ 30,855     $ 40,719  
Allowance for all other loans and leases
    148,914       158,029       156,194  
                         
     Total Allowance for Credit Losses
  $ 198,333     $ 188,884     $ 196,913  
                         
                         
Outstanding balance of impaired loans
  $ 338,821     $ 171,299     $ 273,405  
Allowance for impaired loans
    49,419       30,855       40,719  
                         
     Net book value of impaired loans
  $ 289,402     $ 140,444     $ 232,686  
                         
                         
   
Net book value of impaired loans as a % of unpaid principal balance
    68 %     67 %     67 %
                         
  
Coverage of other non-accrual loans and leases not impaired by the allowance for all other loans and leases
    467 %     558 %     211 %
                         
   
Coverage of non-performing loans and leases not impaired  by the allowance for all other loans and leases
    173 %     246 %     129 %


The increase in non-accrual loans during the first quarter of 2011 was reflective of the continuing effects of the prevailing economic environment on the Bank’s loan portfolio, as a significant portion of the increase in the Bank’s NPLs was attributable to problems developing for established customers with real estate related loans, particularly residential construction and development loans, primarily in the Bank’s more urban markets. These problems resulted primarily from the decreased liquidity of certain borrowers and third party guarantors, as well as the declines in appraised real estate values for loans which became collateral dependent during 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 and certain other borrower specific factors.  Of the Bank’s construction, acquisition and development loans, which totaled $1.1 billion at March 31, 2011, $412.5 million represented loans made by the Bank’s locations in Alabama and Tennessee, including the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.  Residential acquisition and development loans were the largest component of the Bank’s construction, acquisition and development loans and totaled $419.8 million at March 31, 2011 with 45.9% of such loans made by the Bank’s locations in Alabama and Tennessee.  These areas have experienced a higher incidence of
 
 
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NPLs, primarily as a result of a severe downturn in the housing market in these regions.  Of the Company’s total NPLs of $425.0 million at March 31, 2011, $212.0 million, or 49.4%, were loans made within these markets.  These markets continue to be affected by high inventories of unsold homes, unsold lots and undeveloped land intended for use as housing developments.  Unlike the Bank’s NPL concentrations in Alabama and Tennessee which are being affected by the severe downturn in the housing market, the Bank’s NPLs in Missouri are generally a result of borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, or difficulties with a specific project, rather than problems more associated with product types in specific geographic areas.  The Bank’s NPLs in Missouri are represented by fewer and larger individual credits in the commercial and industrial and commercial real estate classes, some of which are participations with other financial institutions that pre-date our acquisition of The Signature Bank in 2007.  The following table presents the Company’s NPLs by geographical location at March 31, 2011:

         
90+ Days
         
Restructured
         
NPLs as a
 
         
Past Due still
   
Non-accruing
   
Loans, still
         
% of
 
   
Outstanding
   
Accruing
   
Loans
   
accruing
   
NPLs
   
Outstanding
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Alabama and Florida Panhandle
  $ 724,289     $ 100     $ 77,383     $ 6,533     $ 84,016       11.6 %
Arkansas
    1,221,996       65       12,553       8,739       21,357       1.7  
Mississippi
    2,545,137       751       44,984       6,039       51,774       2.0  
Missouri
    608,160       -       53,625       16,031       69,656       11.5  
Tennessee*
    1,375,377       25       122,443       5,495       127,963       9.3  
Texas and Louisiana
    1,609,441       770       50,976       2,308       54,054       3.4  
Other
    1,129,436       3,118       8,762       4,327       16,207       1.4  
     Total
  $ 9,213,836     $ 4,829     $ 370,726     $ 49,472     $ 425,027       4.6 %
                                                 
* The totals for Tennessee include the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.
         

The increase in other real estate owned in the first quarter of 2011 reflected the general slow-down in the residential real estate sector in certain of the Bank’s markets, resulting in increased foreclosures.  The Bank recorded losses from the loans that were secured by these foreclosed properties in the allowance for credit losses at the time of foreclosure.
The ultimate impact of the economic downturn on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations will depend on its severity and duration.  Continued weakness in the economy could adversely affect the Bank’s volume of NPLs. The Bank will continue to focus on improving and enhancing existing processes related to the early identification and resolution of potential credit problems.  Loans identified as meeting the criteria set out in FASB ASC 310 are identified as TDRs.  The concessions granted most frequently for TDRs involve reductions or delays in required payments of principal and/or interest for a specified time, the rescheduling of payments in accordance with a bankruptcy plan or the charge-off of a portion of the loan.  In most cases, the conditions of the credit also warrant non-accrual status, even after the restructure occurs.  TDR loans may be returned to accrual status if there has been at least a six-month sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower.  For reporting purposes, if a restructured loan is 90 days or more past due or has been placed in non-accrual status, the restructured loan is included in the loans 90 days or more past due category or the non-accrual loan category of NPAs.  Restructured loans of $81.6 million and $83.4 million were included in the non-accrual loan category at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
At March 31, 2011, the Company did not have any concentration of loans or leases in excess of 10% of total loans and leases outstanding which were not otherwise disclosed as a category of loans or leases.  Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to multiple borrowers engaged in similar activities which would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions.  The Bank conducts business in a geographically concentrated area and has a significant amount of loans secured by real estate to borrowers in varying activities and businesses, but does not consider these factors alone in identifying loan concentrations.  The ability of the Bank’s borrowers to repay loans is somewhat dependent upon the economic conditions prevailing in the Bank’s market areas.
In the normal course of business, management becomes aware of possible credit problems in which borrowers exhibit potential for the inability to comply with the contractual terms of their loans and leases, but which do not yet meet the criteria for disclosure as NPLs.  Historically, some of these loans and leases are ultimately restructured or placed in non-accrual status.  At March 31, 2011, the Bank had $15.9 million of potential problem
 
 
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 loans or leases that were not included in the non-accrual loans and leases or in the loans 90 days or more past due categories, but for which management had concerns as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the contractual terms of their loans and leases.
Collateral for some of the Bank’s loans and leases is subject to fair value evaluations that fluctuate with market conditions and other external factors.  In addition, while the Bank has certain underwriting obligations related to such evaluations, the evaluations of some real property and other collateral are dependent upon third-party independent appraisers employed either by the Bank’s customers or as independent contractors of the Bank.  During the current economic cycle, some subsequent fair value appraisals have reported lower values than were originally reported.  These declining collateral values could impact future losses and recoveries.
The following table provides additional details related to the make-up of the Company’s loan and lease portfolio, net of unearned income, and the distribution of NPLs at March 31, 2011:

                                     
         
90+ Days
         
Restructured
         
NPLs as a
 
         
Past Due still
   
Non-accruing
   
Loans, still
         
% of
 
Loans and leases, net of unearned income
 
Outstanding
   
Accruing
   
Loans
   
accruing
   
NPLs
   
Outstanding
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,484,223     $ 501     $ 14,655     $ 2,155     $ 17,311       1.2 %
Real estate
                                               
   Consumer mortgages
    1,987,198       3,152       58,748       3,658       65,558       3.3  
   Home equity
    531,406       139       1,543       -       1,682       0.3  
   Agricultural
    250,393       7       7,597       762       8,366       3.3  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    1,316,824       255       24,638       6,023       30,916       2.3  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    1,088,504       19       202,124       4,355       206,498       19.0  
   Commercial
    1,831,226       7       58,945       20,225       79,177       4.3  
Credit cards
    100,732       240       617       2,879       3,736       3.7  
All other
    623,330       509       1,859       9,415       11,783       1.9  
     Total
  $ 9,213,836     $ 4,829     $ 370,726     $ 49,472     $ 425,027       4.6 %

The following table provides additional details related to the make-up of the Company’s real estate construction, acquisition and development loan class and the distribution of NPLs at March 31, 2011:

         
90+ Days
         
Restructured
         
NPLs as a
Real Estate Construction,
       
Past Due still
   
Non-accruing
   
Loans, still
         
% of
Acquisition and Development
 
Outstanding
   
Accruing
   
Loans
   
accruing
   
NPLs
   
Outstanding
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Multi-family construction
  $ 21,051     $ -     $ 8,352     $ -     $ 8,352       39.7 %
One-to-four family construction
    183,604       -       10,847       113       10,960       6.0  
Recreation and all other loans
    63,686       2       708       -       710       1.1  
Commercial construction
    155,402       -       20,889       -       20,889       13.4  
Commercial acquisition and development
    244,950       -       47,200       834       48,034       19.6  
Residential acquisition and development
    419,811       17       114,128       3,408       117,553       28.0  
     Total
  $ 1,088,504     $ 19     $ 202,124     $ 4,355     $ 206,498       19.0 %

Securities

The Company uses the Bank’s securities portfolios to make various term invest­ments, to provide a source of liquidity and to serve as collateral to secure certain types of deposits. Held-to-maturity securities increased 3.4% to $1.7 billion at March 31, 2011, compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2010.  Available-for-sale securities were $1.1 billion at both March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  Available-for-sale securities, which are subject to possible sale, are recorded at fair value.  At March 31, 2011, the Company held no securities whose decline in fair value was considered other than temporary.
The following table shows the held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities portfolios by credit rating as obtained from Moody’s rating service as of March 31, 2011:
 
 
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Amortized Cost
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
   
Amount
   
%
   
Amount
   
%
 
Available-for-sale Securities:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Aaa
  $ 1,016,165       90.1 %   $ 1,031,916       90.1 %
Aa1 to Aa3
    45,267       3.9 %     45,939       3.9 %
A1 to A3
    2,899       0.3 %     2,914       0.3 %
Baa1
    725       0.1 %     726       0.1 %
Caa1
    66       -       131       -  
Not rated (1)
    62,690       5.6 %     63,837       5.6 %
   Total
  $ 1,127,812       100.0 %   $ 1,145,463       100.0 %
                                 
Held-to-maturity Securities:
                               
Aaa
  $ 1,295,898       77.8 %   $ 1,313,492       77.8 %
Aa1 to Aa3
    142,133       8.5 %     143,986       8.5 %
A1 to A3
    16,902       1.0 %     17,019       1.0 %
Baa1 to Baa3
    5,955       0.4 %     6,020       0.4 %
Ba1 to Ba3
    496       -       524       -  
Not rated (1)
    205,819       12.3 %     208,211       12.3 %
   Total
  $ 1,667,203       100.0 %   $ 1,689,252       100.0 %
                                 
(1) Not rated securities primarily consist of Mississippi and Arkansas municipal bonds.
 

Of the securities not rated by Moody’s, bonds with a book value of $77.2 million and a market value of $78.3 million were rated A- or better by Standard and Poor’s.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned was $136.4 million and $133.4 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Other real estate owned at March 31, 2011 had aggregate loan balances at the time of foreclosure of $245.1 million.  Other real estate owned at December 31, 2010 had aggregate loan balances at time of foreclosure of $237.2 million.  The following table presents the other real estate owned by segment, class and geographical location at March 31, 2011:

   
Alabama
                                           
   
and Florida
                           
Texas and
             
   
Panhandle
   
Arkansas
   
Mississippi
   
Missouri
   
Tennessee*
   
Louisiana
   
Other
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
       
Commercial and industrial
  $ 195     $ 18     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 190     $ -     $ 403  
Real estate
                                                               
   Consumer mortgages
    4,736       1,082       4,009       837       5,458       1,001       2,529       19,652  
   Home equity
    20       -       -       -       816       -       -       836  
   Agricultural
    949       87       990       -       1,166       -       -       3,192  
   Commercial and industrial-owner occupied
    2,333       93       1,623       79       3,943       203       292       8,566  
   Construction, acquisition and development
    12,909       2,166       24,111       3,914       50,178       125       619       94,022  
   Commercial
    4,431       1,677       78       451       2,364       -       -       9,001  
All other
    172       44       330       194       -       -       -       740  
     Total
  $ 25,745     $ 5,167     $ 31,141     $ 5,475     $ 63,925     $ 1,519     $ 3,440     $ 136,412  
                                                                 
* The totals for Tennessee include the greater Memphis, Tennessee area, a portion of which is in northwest Mississippi.
                         


Of the $63.9 million of other real estate owned located in the Tennessee market, 83.5% was located in the greater Memphis area.  Because of the relatively high number of the Bank’s NPLs that have been determined to be collaterally dependent, management expects the resolution of a significant number of these loans to necessitate foreclosure proceedings resulting in a further increase in other real estate owned.
 
 
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Deposits and Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities

Deposits originating within the communities served by the Bank continue to be the Bank’s primary source of funding its earning assets.  The Company has been able to compete effectively for deposits in its primary market areas, while continuing to manage the exposure to rising interest rates.  The dis­tribution and market share of deposits by type of deposit and by type of depositor are important considerations in the Company's assessment of the stability of its fund sources and its access to additional funds.  Furthermore, management shifts the mix and maturity of the deposits depending on economic conditions and loan and investment policies in an attempt, within set policies, to minimize cost and maximize net interest margin.
The following table presents the Company’s noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing, savings and other time deposits as of the dates indicated and the percentage change between dates:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in millions)
       
Noninterest bearing demand
  $ 2,028     $ 2,060       (1.6 )%
Interest bearing demand
    5,023       4,932       1.8  
Savings
    933       863       8.1  
Other time
    3,480       3,635       (4.3 )
Total deposits
  $ 11,464     $ 11,490       (0.2 )%

Deposits remained virtually unchanged at March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010.  The average maturity of time deposits at March 31, 2011 was approximately 14 months, virtually unchanged from December 31, 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

One of the Company's goals is to provide adequate funds to meet increases in loan demand or any potential increase in the normal level of deposit withdrawals.  This goal is accomplished primarily by generating cash from the Bank’s operating activities and maintaining sufficient short-term liquid assets.  These sources, coupled with a stable deposit base and a historically strong reputation in the capital markets, allow the Company to fund earning assets and maintain the availability of funds.  Management believes that the Bank’s traditional sources of maturing loans and investment securities, sales of loans held for sale, cash from operating activities and a strong base of core deposits are adequate to meet the Company’s liquidity needs for normal operations over both the short-term and the long-term.
To provide additional liquidity, the Company utilizes short-term financing through the purchase of federal funds and securities sold under agreement to repurchase.  All securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were acquired or sold plus accrued interest.  Further, the Company maintains a borrowing relationship with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) which provides access to short-term and long-term borrowings and the Company also has access to the Federal Reserve discount window and other bank lines.  The Company had short-term advances from the FHLB totaling $2.7 million at both March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  The Company had federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase of $421.8 million and $440.6 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The Company had long-term advances totaling $110.0 million at both March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The Company has pledged eligible mortgage loans to secure the FHLB borrowings and had $2.9 billion in additional borrowing capacity under the existing FHLB borrowing agreement at March 31, 2011.
The Company had non-binding federal funds borrowing arrangements with other banks aggregating $676.0 million at March 31, 2011.  Secured borrowing arrangements utilizing the Company’s securities portfolio provide substantial additional liquidity to the Company.  Such arrangements typically provide for borrowings of 95% to 98% of the unencumbered fair value of the Company’s federal government and government agencies securities portfolio.  The ability of the Company to obtain funding from these or other sources could be negatively affected
 
 
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should the Company experience a substantial deterioration in its financial condition or its debt rating, or should the availability of short-term funding become restricted as a result of the disruption in the financial markets.  Management does not anticipate any short- or long-term changes to its liquidity strategies and believes that the Company has ample sources to meet the liquidity challenges caused by current economic conditions.  The Company utilizes, among other tools, maturity gap tables, interest rate shock scenarios and an active asset and liability management committee to analyze, manage and plan asset growth and to assist in managing the Company’s net interest margin and overall level of liquidity.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into various off-balance sheet commitments and other arrangements to extend credit that are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets of the Company.  The business purpose of these off-balance sheet commitments is the routine extension of credit.  While most of the commitments to extend credit are made at variable rates, included in these commitments are forward commitments to fund individual fixed-rate mortgage loans.  Fixed-rate lending commitments expose the Company to risks associated with increases in interest rates.  As a method to manage these risks, the Company enters into forward commitments to sell individual fixed-rate mortgage loans.  The Company also faces the risk of deteriorating credit quality of borrowers to whom a commitment to extend credit has been made; however, no significant credit losses are expected from these commitments and arrangements.

Regulatory Requirements for Capital

The Company is required to comply with the risk-based capital guidelines established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  These guidelines apply a variety of weighting factors that vary according to the level of risk associated with the assets.  Capital is measured in two “Tiers”: Tier I consists of common shareholders’ equity and qualifying non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, less goodwill and certain other intangible assets; and Tier II consists of general allowance for losses on loans and leases, “hybrid” debt capital instruments and all or a portion of other subordinated capital debt, depending upon remaining term to maturity.  Total capital is the sum of Tier I and Tier II capital.  The required minimum ratio levels to be considered adequately capitalized for the Company’s Tier I capital, total capital, as a percentage of total risk-adjusted assets, and Tier I leverage capital (Tier I capital divided by total assets, less goodwill)  are 4%,  8% and 4%, respectively.  The Company exceeded the required minimum levels for these ratios at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 as follows:


   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
BancorpSouth, Inc.
                       
   Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 1,061,290       10.65 %   $ 1,070,744       10.61 %
   Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    1,187,009       11.92       1,197,626       11.87  
   Tier I leverage capital (to average assets)
    1,061,290       8.01       1,070,744       8.07  


The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“FDIC”) capital-based supervisory system for insured financial in­stitutions categorizes the capital position for banks into five categories, ranging from “well capitalized” to “critically undercapitalized.”  For a bank to be classified as “well capitalized,” the Tier I capital, total capital and leverage capital ratios must be at least 6%, 10% and 5%, respectively.  The Bank met the criteria for the “well capitalized” category at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 as follows:
 
 
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March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
BancorpSouth Bank
                       
   Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 1,029,850       10.35 %   $ 1,040,714       10.32 %
   Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    1,155,429       11.61       1,167,596       11.58  
   Tier I leverage capital (to average assets)
    1,029,850       7.79       1,040,714       7.87  


There are various legal and regulatory limits on the extent to which the Bank may pay dividends or otherwise supply funds to the Company.  In addition, federal and state regulatory agencies have the authority to prevent a bank, bank holding company or financial holding company from paying a dividend or engaging in any other activity that, in the opinion of the agency, would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice.  Management does not expect these limitations to cause a material adverse effect with regard to the Company’s ability to meet its cash obligations.

Uses of Capital

The Company may pursue acquisitions of depository institutions and businesses closely related to banking that further the Company’s business strategies, including FDIC-assisted transactions.  The Company anticipates that consideration for any transactions other than FDIC-assisted transactions would include shares of the Company’s common stock, cash or a combination thereof.
On March 21, 2007, the Company announced a new stock repurchase program whereby the Company may acquire up to three million shares of its common stock in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions during the period from May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2009.  The original expiration date for this stock repurchase program was extended until April 30, 2011.  At the expiration of this stock repurchase program, 460,700 shares had been repurchased.

Certain Litigation Contingencies

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in lines of business that are heavily regulated and involve a large volume of financial transactions with numerous customers through offices in nine states.  Although the Company and its subsidiaries have developed policies and procedures to minimize the impact of legal noncompliance and other disputes, litigation presents an ongoing risk.
On May 12, 2010, the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officer were named in a purported class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of certain purchasers of the Company’s common stock. On September 17, 2010, an Executive Vice President of the Company was added as a party to the lawsuit.  The amended complaint alleges that the defendants issued materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business and financial results. The plaintiff seeks class certification, an unspecified amount of damages and awards of costs and attorneys’ fees and such other equitable relief as the Court may deem just and proper.  No class has been certified and, at this stage of the lawsuit, management cannot determine the probability of an unfavorable outcome to the Company.  Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate resolution or financial liability with respect to this litigation, management is currently of the opinion that the outcome of this lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In November 2010, the Company was informed that the Atlanta Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission had issued an Order of Investigation related to the Company’s delay in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2009 and related matters.  The Company is cooperating fully with the SEC.  No claims have been made by the SEC against the Company or against any individuals affiliated with the Company.  At this time, it is not possible to predict when or how the investigation will be resolved or the cost or potential liabilities associated with this matter.
On May 18, 2010, the Bank was named as a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit filed by two Arkansas customers of the Bank in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.  The suit challenges the manner in which overdraft fees were charged and the policies related to posting order of debit card and ATM transactions.  The suit also makes a claim under Arkansas’ consumer protection statute.  The case was transferred to
 
 
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pending multi-district litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.  No class has been certified and, at this stage of the lawsuit, management of the Company cannot determine the probability of an unfavorable outcome to the Company.  Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate resolution or financial liability with respect to this litigation, management is currently of the opinion that the outcome of this lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Otherwise, the Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in various lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business, including claims against entities to which the Company is a successor as a result of business combinations.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these lawsuits should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.  It is possible, however, that future developments could result in an unfavorable ultimate outcome for or resolution of any one or more of the lawsuits in which the Company or its subsidiaries are defendants, which may be material to the Company’s results of operations for a particular quarterly reporting period.  Litigation is inherently uncertain, and management of the Company cannot make assurances that the Company will prevail in any of these actions, nor can it reasonably estimate the amount of damages that the Company might incur.
 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, there was no significant change in the Company’s critical accounting policies and no significant change in the application of critical accounting policies as presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, there were no significant changes to the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, except for the remediation efforts management continued during the first quarter of 2011 related to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting identified as of December 31, 2009 and 2010, and reported in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010.  Following management’s initial determination of the material weakness as of December 31, 2009, management began taking steps to remediate the material weakness.  These ongoing efforts included the following:

·  
The creation of a real estate risk management group which oversees compliance with laws, regulations and U.S. GAAP related to lending activities;
·  
Testing of significant loans, with a focus on higher risk loans, for impairment on a monthly basis;
·  
Reporting by management to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis regarding significant problem loans and potentially problematic portfolios;
·  
Additional resources committed to the Bank’s appraisal group, as necessary, for compliance with appraisal policies and procedures;
·  
Additional personnel committed to the Company’s independent loan review function;
·  
New leadership for the independent loan review function; and
·  
Migration to a risk-based approach for timing of loan review.

 
 
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Management anticipates that these remedial actions will strengthen the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and will, over time, address the material weakness that was identified as of December 31, 2010. Because some of these remedial actions will take place on a quarterly basis, their successful implementation will continue to be evaluated before management is able to conclude that the material weakness has been remediated. The Company cannot provide any assurance that these remediation efforts will be successful or that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will be effective as a result of these efforts.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31, 2011, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation and the identification of a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reporting within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Commission rules and forms.

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS.

(3)
(a)
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended. (1)
 
(b)   Bylaws, as amended and restated. (2)
 
(c)   Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws. (3)
 
(d)   Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Bylaws. (4)
 
(e)   Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Bylaws. (4)
(4)
(a)
Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (5)
 
(b)
Amended and Restated Certificate of Trust of BancorpSouth Capital Trust I. (6)
 
(c)
Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of BancorpSouth Capital Trust I, dated as of January 28, 2002, between BancorpSouth, Inc., The Bank of New York, The Bank of New York (Delaware) and the Administrative Trustees named therein. (7)
 
(d)
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of January 28, 2002, between BancorpSouth, Inc. and The Bank of New York. (7)
 
(e)
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2002, between BancorpSouth, Inc. and The Bank of New York. (7)
 
(f)    Junior Subordinated Debt Security Specimen. (7)
 
(g)   Trust Preferred Security Certificate for BancorpSouth Capital Trust I. (7)
 
(h)
Certain instruments defining the rights of certain holders of long-term debt securities of the Registrant are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the SEC upon request.
(10.1)
BancorpSouth, Inc. Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan. (8)
(10.2)
Amendment to BancorpSouth, Inc. Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan. (9)
 
 
 
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(31.1)
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(31.2)
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(32.1)
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(32.2)
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(101)**
Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2010, is formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) interactive data files: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and December 31, 2009, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.*

____________________________
(1)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2009 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(2)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(4)
Filed as exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2007 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(5)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (file number 0-10826) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(6)
Filed as exhibit 4.12 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 filed on November 2, 2001 (Registration No. 33-72712) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(7)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2002 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(8)
Filed as an appendix to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 25, 2011 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(9)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2011 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
*           Filed herewith.
**
As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



 
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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.

 
 
 
BancorpSouth, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
       
DATE: May 9, 2011
By:
/s/ William L. Prater  
    William L. Prater  
   
Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
 
       


 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
 
Description

(3)
(a)
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended. (1)
 
(b)   Bylaws, as amended and restated. (2)
 
(c)   Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws. (3)
 
(d)   Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Bylaws. (4)
 
(e)   Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Bylaws. (4)
(4)
(a)
Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (5)
 
(b)
Amended and Restated Certificate of Trust of BancorpSouth Capital Trust I. (6)
 
(c)
Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of BancorpSouth Capital Trust I, dated as of January 28, 2002, between BancorpSouth, Inc., The Bank of New York, The Bank of New York (Delaware) and the Administrative Trustees named therein. (7)
 
(d)
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of January 28, 2002, between BancorpSouth, Inc. and The Bank of New York. (7)
 
(e)
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2002, between BancorpSouth, Inc. and The Bank of New York. (7)
 
(f)    Junior Subordinated Debt Security Specimen. (7)
 
(g)   Trust Preferred Security Certificate for BancorpSouth Capital Trust I. (7)
 
(h)
Certain instruments defining the rights of certain holders of long-term debt securities of the Registrant are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the SEC upon request.
(10.1)
BancorpSouth, Inc. Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan. (8)
(10.2)
Amendment to BancorpSouth, Inc. Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan. (9)
(31.1)
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d- 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(31.2)
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(32.1)
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(32.2)
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of BancorpSouth, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
(101)**
Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2010, is formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) interactive data files: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and December 31, 2009, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.*

_____________________________
(1)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2009 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(2)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(4)
Filed as exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2007 (File number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
 
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(5)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (file number 0-10826) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(6)
Filed as exhibit 4.12 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 filed on November 2, 2001 (Registration No. 33-72712) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(7)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2002 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(8)
Filed as an appendix to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 25, 2011 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(9)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2011 (file number 1-12991) and incorporated by reference thereto.
*           Filed herewith.
**
As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.




 
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