Edgar Filing: SVB FINANCIAL GROUP

SIVB-03.31.2013-10Q

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, 2013



¨	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: 000-15637

SVB FINANCIAL GROUP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware		91-1962278
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, California		95054-1191
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(408) 654-7400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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). Yes x 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 ¨ 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

At April 30, 2013, 45,079,184 shares of the registrant’s common stock ($0.001 par value) were outstanding.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION		4

Item 1.	Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	4

	Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	4

	Interim Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	5

	Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	6

	Interim Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	7

	Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	8

	Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	9

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	49

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	79

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	80

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION		80

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	81

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	81

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	81

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	81

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	81

Item 5.	Other Information	81

Item 6.	Exhibits	81

SIGNATURES		82

INDEX TO EXHIBITS		83

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Glossary of Acronyms used in this Report

AOCI – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

ASC — Accounting Standards Codification

ASU – Accounting Standards Update

EHOP – Employee Home Ownership Program of the Company

EPS – Earnings Per Share

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan of the Company

ESPP – 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of the Company

FASB – Financial Accounting Standards Board

FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FRB – Federal Reserve Bank

FTP – Funds Transfer Pricing

GAAP - Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America

IASB – International Accounting Standards Board

IPO – Initial Public Offering

IRS – Internal Revenue Service

IT – Information Technology

LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate

M&A – Merger and Acquisition

OTTI – Other Than Temporary Impairment

SEC – Securities and Exchange Commission

TDR – Troubled Debt Restructuring

UK – United Kingdom

VIE – Variable Interest Entity

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)



(Dollars in thousands, except par value and share data)	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,519,249		$	1,008,983
Available-for-sale securities	10,908,163			11,343,177
Non-marketable securities	1,215,788			1,184,265
Investment securities	12,123,951			12,527,442
Loans, net of unearned income	8,844,890			8,946,933
Allowance for loan losses	(112,205		)	(110,651		)
Net loans	8,732,685			8,836,282
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	65,713			66,545
Accrued interest receivable and other assets	354,402			326,871
Total assets	$	22,796,000		$	22,766,123
Liabilities and total equity
Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	14,038,587		$	13,875,275
Interest-bearing deposits	5,271,321			5,301,177
Total deposits	19,309,908			19,176,452
Short-term borrowings	7,460			166,110
Other liabilities	359,380			360,566
Long-term debt	457,194			457,762
Total liabilities	20,133,942			20,160,890
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11 and Note 14)
SVBFG stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 44,970,402 shares and 44,627,182 shares outstanding, respectively	45			45
Additional paid-in capital	570,789			547,079
Retained earnings	1,215,770			1,174,878
Accumulated other comprehensive income	95,615			108,553
Total SVBFG stockholders’ equity	1,882,219			1,830,555
Noncontrolling interests	779,839			774,678
Total equity	2,662,058			2,605,233
Total liabilities and total equity	$	22,796,000		$	22,766,123

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2013			2012
Interest income:
Loans	$	123,744		$	109,461
Available-for-sale securities:
Taxable	45,752			47,375
Non-taxable	799			900
Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other short-term investment securities	719			1,038
Total interest income	171,014			158,774
Interest expense:
Deposits	2,051			1,481
Borrowings	5,794			6,356
Total interest expense	7,845			7,837
Net interest income	163,169			150,937
Provision for loan losses	5,813			14,529
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	157,356			136,408
Noninterest income:
Gains on investment securities, net (includes losses of $45 and $874, respectively, in unrealized net losses on available-for-sale securities reclassified out of AOCI)	27,438			7,839
Foreign exchange fees	13,448			12,103
Gains on derivative instruments, net	11,040			5,976
Deposit service charges	8,793			8,096
Credit card fees	7,448			5,668
Client investment fees	3,475			2,897
Letters of credit and standby letters of credit income	3,435			3,636
Other	3,527			13,078
Total noninterest income	78,604			59,293
Noninterest expense:
Compensation and benefits	88,704			83,737
Professional services	17,160			14,607
Premises and equipment	10,725			7,564
Business development and travel	8,272			7,746
Net occupancy	5,767			5,623
FDIC assessments	3,382			2,498
Correspondent bank fees	3,055			2,688
Provision for (reduction of) unfunded credit commitments	2,014			(258		)
Other	9,935			7,807
Total noninterest expense	149,014			132,012
Income before income tax expense	86,946			63,689
Income tax expense (includes income tax benefits of $18 and $357, respectively, from AOCI reclassification items)	26,401			23,756
Net income before noncontrolling interests	60,545			39,933
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19,654		)	(5,143		)
Net income available to common stockholders	$	40,891		$	34,790
Earnings per common share—basic	$	0.91		$	0.79
Earnings per common share—diluted	0.90			0.78

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Net income before noncontrolling interests	$	60,545		$	39,933
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in cumulative translation gains:
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	(826		)	2,472
Related tax benefit (expense)	297			(1,013		)
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains	(22,102		)	3,269
Related tax benefit (expense)	9,666			(1,335		)
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income	45			874
Related tax benefit	(18		)	(357		)
Other comprehensive (losses) income, net of tax	(12,938		)	3,910
Comprehensive income	47,607			43,843
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19,654		)	(5,143		)
Comprehensive income attributable to SVBFG	$	27,953		$	38,700

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)



	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Total SVBFG Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
(Dollars in thousands)	Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Total SVBFG Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2011	43,507,932	$	44	$	484,216		$	999,733	$	85,399		$	1,569,392		$	680,997		$	2,250,389
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans, net of restricted stock cancellations	505,618	—		17,900			—		—			17,900			—			17,900
Common stock issued under ESOP	73,560	—		4,345			—		—			4,345			—			4,345
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised, vesting of restricted stock and other	—	—		3,819			—		—			3,819			—			3,819
Net income	—	—		—			34,790		—			34,790			5,143			39,933
Capital calls and distributions, net	—	—		—			—		—			—			17,073			17,073
Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	—	—		—			—		2,451			2,451			—			2,451
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—			—		1,459			1,459			—			1,459
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		5,334			—		—			5,334			—			5,334
Balance at March 31, 2012	44,087,110	$	44	$	515,614		$	1,034,523	$	89,309		$	1,639,490		$	703,213		$	2,342,703
Balance at December 31, 2012	44,627,182	$	45	$	547,079		$	1,174,878	$	108,553		$	1,830,555		$	774,678		$	2,605,233
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans, net of restricted stock cancellations	268,274	—		12,895			—		—			12,895			—			12,895
Common stock issued under ESOP	74,946	—		5,166			—		—			5,166			—			5,166
Income tax expense from stock options exercised, vesting of restricted stock and other	—	—		(637		)	—		—			(637		)	—			(637		)
Net income	—	—		—			40,891		—			40,891			19,654			60,545
Capital calls and (distributions), net	—	—		—			—		—			—			(14,493		)	(14,493		)
Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	—	—		—			—		(12,409		)	(12,409		)	—			(12,409		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—			—		(529		)	(529		)	—			(529		)
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		6,286			—		—			6,286			—			6,286
Other, net	—	—		—			1		—			1			—			1
Balance at March 31, 2013	44,970,402	$	45	$	570,789		$	1,215,770	$	95,615		$	1,882,219		$	779,839		$	2,662,058

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income before noncontrolling interests	$	60,545		$	39,933
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	5,813			14,529
Provision for (reduction of) unfunded credit commitments	2,014			(258		)
Changes in fair values of derivatives, net	757			(3,370		)
Gains on investment securities, net	(27,438		)	(7,839		)
Depreciation and amortization	8,479			6,454
Amortization of premiums and discounts on available-for-sale securities, net	8,348			9,869
Tax (expense) benefit from stock exercises	(1,247		)	790
Amortization of share-based compensation	5,826			5,149
Amortization of deferred loan fees	(15,040		)	(15,488		)
Deferred income tax expense	(19		)	(1,570		)
Losses from the write-off of premises and equipment	363			—
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable and payable, net	(4,735		)	(6,399		)
Accounts receivable and payable, net	6,220			14,631
Income tax payable and receivable, net	6,236			14,013
Accrued compensation	(62,375		)	(66,240		)
Foreign exchange spot contracts, net	26,534			(21,154		)
Other, net	(21,325		)	6,078
Net cash used for operating activities	(1,044		)	(10,872		)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(219,987		)	(1,777,958		)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	581			3,219
Proceeds from maturities and pay downs of available-for-sale securities	653,764			777,717
Purchases of nonmarketable securities (cost and equity method accounting)	(5,112		)	(9,005		)
Proceeds from sales of nonmarketable securities (cost and equity method accounting)	7,942			11,317
Purchases of nonmarketable securities (fair value accounting)	(30,342		)	(29,440		)
Proceeds from sales and distributions of nonmarketable securities (fair value accounting)	21,748			25,545
Net decrease (increase) in loans	108,971			(144,957		)
Proceeds from recoveries of charged-off loans	1,367			3,436
Purchases of premises and equipment	(6,606		)	(8,054		)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	532,326			(1,148,180		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposits	133,456			7,346
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings	(158,650		)	849,380
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions	(14,493		)	17,073
Tax benefit from stock exercises	610			3,029
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and ESPP	18,061			17,900
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(21,016		)	894,728
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	510,266			(264,324		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,008,983			1,114,948
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,519,249		$	850,624
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	12,372		$	12,012
Income taxes	19,318			6,556
Noncash items during the period:
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	$	(12,409	)	$	2,451

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


1.	Basis of Presentation

SVB Financial Group is a diversified financial services company, as well as a bank holding company and financial holding company. SVB Financial was incorporated in the state of Delaware in March 1999. Through our various subsidiaries and divisions, we offer a variety of banking and financial products and services to support our clients of all sizes and stages throughout their life cycles. In these notes to our consolidated financial statements, when we refer to “SVB Financial Group,” “SVBFG”, the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or use similar words, we mean SVB Financial Group and all of its subsidiaries collectively, including Silicon Valley Bank (the “Bank”), unless the context requires otherwise. When we refer to “SVB Financial” or the “Parent” we are referring only to the parent company, SVB Financial Group, unless the context requires otherwise.

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP. Such unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any future periods. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (“2012 Form 10-K”).

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a consistent basis with the accounting policies described in Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2—“Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” under Part II, Item 8 of our 2012 Form 10-K.

The preparation of unaudited interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates may change as new information is obtained. Significant items that are subject to such estimates include measurements of fair value, the valuation of non-marketable securities, the valuation of equity warrant assets, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and reserve for unfunded credit commitments, and the recognition and measurement of income tax assets and liabilities.

Principles of Consolidation and Presentation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SVB Financial Group and entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. We determine whether we have a controlling financial interest in an entity by evaluating whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity and whether the accounting guidance requires consolidation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Voting interest entities are entities that have sufficient equity and provide the equity investors voting rights that enable them to make significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations. For these types of entities, the Company’s determination of whether it has a controlling interest is based on ownership of the majority of the entities’ voting equity interest or through control of management of the entities.

VIEs are entities that, by design, either (1) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) have equity investors that do not have the ability to make significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses, or do not have the right to receive the residual returns of the entity. We determine whether we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE by considering whether our involvement with the VIE is significant and whether we are the primary beneficiary based on the following:


1.	We have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance;


2.	The aggregate indirect and direct variable interests held by the Company have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could be significant to the VIE; and,


3.	Qualitative and quantitative factors regarding the nature, size, and form of our involvement with the VIE.

Voting interest entities in which we have a controlling financial interest or VIEs in which we are the primary beneficiary are consolidated into our financial statements.

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We have not provided financial or other support during the periods presented to any VIE that we were not previously contractually required to provide. We are variable interest holders in certain partnerships for which we are the primary beneficiary. We perform on-going reassessments on the status of the entities and whether facts or circumstances have changed in relation to previously evaluated voting interest entities and our involvement in VIEs which could cause our consolidation conclusion to change.

Impact of Adopting ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the FASB issued a new accounting standard, which requires new disclosures surrounding derivative instruments and certain financial instruments that are offset on the statement of financial position, or are eligible for offset subject to a master netting arrangement. This standard was issued concurrent with the IASB’s issuance of a similar standard with the objective of converged disclosure guidance. The guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for the interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and was therefore adopted in the first quarter of 2013. The standard increased the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and certain financial instruments that are subject to master netting arrangements, and did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or stockholders' equity. See Note 8 - “Derivative Financial Instruments” for further details.

Impact of Adopting ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the FASB issued a new accounting standard, which requires new disclosures surrounding the effect of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. This standard requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and by the respective line items of net income. The guidance was effective on a prospective basis for the interim and annual reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2013, and was therefore adopted in the first quarter of 2013. This standard increased the disclosure requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income, and did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or stockholders’ equity. See our "Interim Consolidated Statements of Income" for more details.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations.


2.	Stockholders’ Equity and EPS

EPS

Basic EPS is the amount of earnings available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS is the amount of earnings available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period adjusted to include the effect of potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive common shares include incremental shares issued for stock options and restricted stock units outstanding under our equity incentive plans and our ESPP. Potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from the computation of dilutive EPS in periods in which the effect would be antidilutive. The following is a reconciliation of basic EPS to diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)	2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income available to common stockholders	$	40,891	$	34,790
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic	44,802		43,780
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and ESPP	402		501
Restricted stock units	189		179
Denominator for diluted calculation	45,393		44,460
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	0.91	$	0.79
Diluted	$	0.90	$	0.78

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The following table summarizes the weighted-average common shares excluded from the diluted EPS calculation as they were deemed to be antidilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Shares in thousands)	2013	2012
Stock options	708	121
Restricted stock units	—	1
Total	708	122


3.	Share-Based Compensation

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded share-based compensation and related tax benefits as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Share-based compensation expense	$	5,826		$	5,149
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense	(1,603		)	(1,199		)

Unrecognized Compensation Expense

As of March 31, 2013, unrecognized share-based compensation expense was as follows:



(Dollars in thousands)	Unrecognized Expense		Average Expected Recognition Period - in Years
Stock options	$	13,646	2.43
Restricted stock units	21,643		2.51
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$	35,289

Share-Based Payment Award Activity

The table below provides stock option information related to the 1997 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2013:



	Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	Aggregate Intrinsic Value of In-The- Money Options
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	2,060,413		$	49.15
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(265,814	)	48.53
Forfeited	(8,769	)	52.95
Expired	(200	)	46.48
Outstanding at March 31, 2013	1,785,630		49.22		4.05	$	38,785,843
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2013	1,725,072		48.84		4.00	38,116,691
Exercisable at March 31, 2013	831,168		43.23		2.89	23,032,874

The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options shown in the table above represents the pretax intrinsic value based on our closing stock price of $70.94 as of March 31, 2013. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $4.7 million, compared to $11.9 million for the comparable 2012 period.

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The table below provides information for restricted stock units under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2013:



	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2012	585,543		$	59.42
Granted	3,700		60.92
Vested	(4,228	)	47.89
Forfeited	(3,334	)	57.97
Nonvested at March 31, 2013	581,681		59.52


4.	Cash and Cash Equivalents

The following table details our cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Cash and due from banks (1)	$	1,144,926	$	752,056
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (2)	338,687		133,357
Other short-term investment securities	35,636		123,570
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	1,519,249	$	1,008,983


(1)	At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $634 million and $72 million, respectively, of our cash and due from banks was deposited at the FRB and was earning interest at the Federal Funds target rate, and interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions were $213 million and $283 million, respectively.


(2)	At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, securities purchased under agreements to resell were collateralized by U.S. treasury securities and U.S. agency securities with aggregate fair values of $345 million and $136 million, respectively. None of these securities received as collateral were sold or repledged as of March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.


5.	Investment Securities

Our investment securities portfolio consists of both an available-for-sale securities portfolio, which represents interest-earning investment securities, and a non-marketable securities portfolio, which primarily represents investments managed as part of our funds management business.

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The major components of our investment securities portfolio at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:



	March 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Carrying Value
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value:
U.S. treasury securities	$	99,993	$	53	$	—		$	100,046	$	25,057	$	190	$	—		$	25,247
U.S. agency debentures	3,415,170		69,116		(383		)	3,483,903		3,370,455		77,173		—			3,447,628
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities	1,308,099		40,177		(446		)	1,347,830		1,428,682		44,858		(107		)	1,473,433
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations—fixed rate	3,818,389		38,200		(1,522		)	3,855,067		4,063,020		41,949		(995		)	4,103,974
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations—variable rate	1,593,456		9,425		(28		)	1,602,853		1,760,551		12,201		(4		)	1,772,748
Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities	414,300		6,275		(1,240		)	419,335		416,487		6,100		(489		)	422,098
Municipal bonds and notes	83,299		7,204		—			90,503		85,790		7,750		(11		)	93,529
Equity securities	6,486		3,219		(1,079		)	8,626		2,108		2,739		(327		)	4,520
Total available-for-sale securities	$	10,739,192	$	173,669	$	(4,698	)	$	10,908,163	$	11,152,150	$	192,960	$	(1,933	)	$	11,343,177
Non-marketable securities:
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments (1)								701,076									665,921
Other venture capital investments (2)								124,786									127,091
Non-marketable securities (equity method accounting):
Other investments (3)								140,607									139,330
Low income housing tax credit funds								69,263									70,318
Non-marketable securities (cost method accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments (4)								160,870									161,884
Other investments								19,186									19,721
Total non-marketable securities								1,215,788									1,184,265
Total investment securities								$	12,123,951								$	12,527,442

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(1)	The following table shows the amounts of venture capital and private equity fund investments held by the following consolidated funds and our ownership percentage of each fund at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (fair value accounting):



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ownership %		Amount		Ownership %
SVB Strategic Investors Fund, LP	$	32,142	12.6	%	$	32,850	12.6	%
SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP	92,834		8.6		91,294		8.6
SVB Strategic Investors Fund III, LP	212,392		5.9		209,696		5.9
SVB Strategic Investors Fund IV, LP	189,369		5.0		169,931		5.0
Strategic Investors Fund V Funds	51,985		Various		40,622		Various
SVB Capital Preferred Return Fund, LP	54,919		20.0		53,643		20.0
SVB Capital—NT Growth Partners, LP	59,835		33.0		60,120		33.0
SVB Capital Partners II, LP (i)	1,138		5.1		1,303		5.1
Other private equity fund (ii)	6,462		58.2		6,462		58.2
Total venture capital and private equity fund investments	$	701,076			$	665,921


(i)	At March 31, 2013, we had a direct ownership interest of 1.3 percent and an indirect ownership interest of 3.8 percent in the fund through our ownership interest of SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP.


(ii)	At March 31, 2013, we had a direct ownership interest of 41.5 percent and indirect ownership interests of 12.6 percent and 4.1 percent in the fund through our ownership interest of SVB Capital—NT Growth Partners, LP and SVB Capital Preferred Return Fund, LP, respectively.


(2)	The following table shows the amounts of other venture capital investments held by the following consolidated funds and our ownership percentage of each fund at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (fair value accounting):



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ownership %		Amount		Ownership %
Silicon Valley BancVentures, LP	$	39,971	10.7	%	$	43,493	10.7	%
SVB Capital Partners II, LP (i)	80,966		5.1		79,761		5.1
SVB Capital Shanghai Yangpu Venture Capital Fund	3,849		6.8		3,837		6.8
Total other venture capital investments	$	124,786			$	127,091


(i)	At March 31, 2013, we had a direct ownership interest of 1.3 percent and an indirect ownership interest of 3.8 percent in the fund through our ownership of SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP.


(3)	The following table shows the carrying value and our ownership percentage of each investment at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (equity method accounting):



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ownership %		Amount		Ownership %
Gold Hill Venture Lending 03, LP (i)	$	11,794	9.3	%	$	9,413	9.3	%
Gold Hill Capital 2008, LP (ii)	20,047		15.5		20,893		15.5
China Joint Venture investment	79,210		50.0		78,545		50.0
Other investments	29,556		Various		30,479		Various
Total other investments (equity method accounting)	$	140,607			$	139,330


(i)	At March 31, 2013, we had a direct ownership interest of 4.8 percent in the fund and an indirect interest in the fund through our investment in Gold Hill Venture Lending Partners 03, LLC (“GHLLC”) of 4.5 percent.


(ii)	At March 31, 2013, we had a direct ownership interest of 11.5 percent in the fund and an indirect interest in the fund through our investment in Gold Hill Capital 2008, LLC of 4.0 percent.

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Represents investments in 309 and 324 funds (primarily venture capital funds) at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, where our ownership interest is less than 5% of the voting interests of each such fund and in which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the partnerships operating activities and financial policies. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recognized OTTI losses of $0.5 million resulting from other-than-temporary declines in value for 16 of the 309 investments. The OTTI losses are included in net gains on investment securities, a component of noninterest income. We concluded that any declines in value for the remaining investments were temporary and as such, no OTTI was required to be recognized. At March 31, 2013, the carrying value of these venture capital and private equity fund investments (cost method accounting) was $161 million, and the estimated fair value was $200 million.

The following table summarizes our unrealized losses on our available-for-sale securities portfolio into categories of less than 12 months, or 12 months or longer as of March 31, 2013:



	March 31, 2013
	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value of Investments		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value of Investments		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value of Investments		Unrealized Losses
U.S. agency debentures	$	303,265	$	(383	)	$	—	$	—		$	303,265	$	(383	)
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities	22,351		(446		)	—		—			22,351		(446		)
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations—fixed rate	252,341		(1,021		)	95,676		(501		)	348,017		(1,522		)
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations—variable rate	—		—			5,239		(28		)	5,239		(28		)
Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities	99,554		(1,240		)	—		—			99,554		(1,240		)
Equity securities	2,815		(866		)	309		(213		)	3,124		(1,079		)
Total temporarily impaired securities (1)	$	680,326	$	(3,956	)	$	101,224	$	(742	)	$	781,550	$	(4,698	)

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As of March 31, 2013, we identified a total of 39 investments that were in unrealized loss positions, of which 9 investments totaling $101.2 million with unrealized losses of $0.7 million have been in an impaired position for a period of time greater than 12 months. As of March 31, 2013, we do not intend to sell any impaired debt or equity securities prior to recovery of our adjusted cost basis, and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell any of our securities prior to recovery of our adjusted cost basis. Based on our analysis as of March 31, 2013, we deem all impairments to be temporary, and therefore changes in value for our temporarily impaired securities as of the same date are included in other comprehensive income. Market valuations and impairment analyses on assets in the available-for-sale securities portfolio are reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis.

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The following table summarizes our unrealized losses on our available-for-sale securities portfolio into categories of less than 12 months, or 12 months or longer as of December 31, 2012:



	December 31, 2012
	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value of Investments		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value of Investments		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value of Investments		Unrealized Losses
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities	$	22,831	$	(107	)	$	—	$	—		$	22,831	$	(107	)
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations—fixed rate	461,397		(995		)	—		—			461,397		(995		)
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations—variable rate	—		—			7,908		(4		)	7,908		(4		)
Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities	150,581		(489		)	—		—			150,581		(489		)
Municipal bonds and notes	2,098		(11		)	—		—			2,098		(11		)
Equity securities	97		(61		)	255		(266		)	352		(327		)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	637,004	$	(1,663	)	$	8,163	$	(270	)	$	645,167	$	(1,933	)

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The following table summarizes the remaining contractual principal maturities and fully taxable equivalent yields on debt securities classified as available-for-sale as of March 31, 2013. Interest income on certain municipal bonds and notes (non-taxable investments) are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 35.0 percent. The weighted average yield is computed using the amortized cost of debt securities, which are reported at fair value. For U.S. treasury securities, the expected maturity is the actual contractual maturity of the notes. Expected remaining maturities for certain U.S. agency debentures may occur earlier than their contractual maturities because the note issuers have the right to call outstanding amounts ahead of their contractual maturity. Expected maturities for mortgage-backed securities may differ significantly from their contractual maturities because mortgage borrowers have the right to prepay outstanding loan obligations with or without penalties. Mortgage-backed securities classified as available-for-sale typically have original contractual maturities from 10 to 30 years whereas expected average lives of these securities tend to be significantly shorter and vary based upon structure.



	March 31, 2013
	Total				One Year or Less				After One Year to Five Years				After Five Years to Ten Years				After Ten Years
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Yield		Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Yield		Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Yield		Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Yield		Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Yield
U.S. treasury securities	$	100,046	0.68	%	$	100,046	0.68	%	$	—	—	%	$	—	—	%	$	—	—	%
U.S. agency debentures	3,483,903		1.54		151,367		1.30		2,584,574		1.48		747,962		1.76		—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities	1,347,830		2.32		—		—		—		—		1,228,081		2.26		119,749		2.98
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations - fixed rate	3,855,067		1.94		—		—		—		—		—		—		3,855,067		1.94
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations - variable rate	1,602,853		0.70		—		—		—		—		—		—		1,602,853		0.70
Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities	419,335		1.82		—		—		—		—		—		—		419,335		1.82
Municipal bonds and notes	90,503		5.98		938		5.32		19,133		5.65		49,986		6.02		20,446		6.25
Total	$	10,899,537	1.69		$	252,351	1.07		$	2,603,707	1.51		$	2,026,029	2.17		$	6,017,450	1.64

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The following table presents the components of gains and losses (realized and unrealized) on investment securities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Gross gains on investment securities:
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (1)	$	—		$	21
Marketable securities (fair value accounting)	1,918			316
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	27,381			26,110
Other venture capital investments	2,640			1,777
Other investments	—			21
Non-marketable securities (equity method accounting):
Other investments	2,715			1,422
Non-marketable securities (cost method accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	1,023			407
Other investments	145			42
Total gross gains on investment securities	35,822			30,116
Gross losses on investment securities:
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (1)	(45		)	(895		)
Marketable securities (fair value accounting)	(2,073		)	—
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	(4,742		)	(13,915		)
Other venture capital investments	(464		)	(6,663		)
Non-marketable securities (equity method accounting):
Other investments	(245		)	(376		)
Non-marketable securities (cost method accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	(469		)	(363		)
Other investments	(346		)	(65		)
Total gross losses on investment securities	(8,384		)	(22,277		)
Gains on investment securities, net	$	27,438		$	7,839
Gains attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest	$	22,296		$	7,338


(1)	Includes realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities that are recognized in the income statement. Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities are recognized in other comprehensive income. The cost basis of available-for-sale securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis.


6.	Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

We serve a variety of commercial clients in the technology, life science, venture capital/private equity and premium wine industries. Our technology clients generally tend to be in the industries of hardware (semiconductors, communications and electronics), software and related services, and clean technology. Because of the diverse nature of clean technology products and services, for our loan-related reporting purposes, cleantech-related loans are reported under our hardware, software, life science and other commercial loan categories, as applicable. Our life science clients are concentrated in the medical devices and biotechnology sectors. Loans made to venture capital/private equity firm clients typically enable them to fund investments prior to their receipt of funds from capital calls. Loans to the premium wine industry focus on vineyards and wineries that produce grapes and wines of high quality.

In addition to commercial loans, we make consumer loans through SVB Private Bank and provide real estate secured loans to eligible employees through our EHOP. Our private banking clients are primarily venture capital/private equity professionals. These products and services include real estate secured home equity lines of credit, which may be used to finance real estate

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investments and loans used to purchase, renovate or refinance personal residences. These products and services also include restricted stock purchase loans and capital call lines of credit.

We also provide community development loans made as part of our responsibilities under the Community Reinvestment Act. These loans are included within “Construction loans” below and are primarily secured by real estate.

The composition of loans, net of unearned income of $78 million and $77 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, is presented in the following table:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Commercial loans:
Software	$	3,455,602	$	3,261,489
Hardware	1,220,691		1,118,370
Venture capital/private equity	1,322,123		1,732,699
Life science	1,017,859		1,066,199
Premium wine	139,017		143,511
Other	342,129		315,453
Total commercial loans	7,497,421		7,637,721
Real estate secured loans:
Premium wine (1)	464,713		413,513
Consumer loans (2)	724,894		685,300
Total real estate secured loans	1,189,607		1,098,813
Construction loans	58,573		65,742
Consumer loans	99,289		144,657
Total loans, net of unearned income (3)	$	8,844,890	$	8,946,933


(1)	Included in our premium wine portfolio are gross construction loans of $133 million and $148 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.


(2)	Consumer loans secured by real estate at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were comprised of the following:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Loans for personal residence	$	541,115	$	503,378
Loans to eligible employees	112,314		110,584
Home equity lines of credit	71,465		71,338
Consumer loans secured by real estate	$	724,894	$	685,300


(3)	Included within our total loan portfolio are credit card loans of $77 million and $64 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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Credit Quality

The composition of loans, net of unearned income of $78 million and $77 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable is as follows:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Commercial loans:
Software	$	3,455,602	$	3,261,489
Hardware	1,220,691		1,118,370
Venture capital/private equity	1,322,123		1,732,699
Life science	1,017,859		1,066,199
Premium wine	603,730		557,024
Other	400,702		381,195
Total commercial loans	8,020,707		8,116,976
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	724,894		685,300
Other consumer loans	99,289		144,657
Total consumer loans	824,183		829,957
Total loans, net of unearned income	$	8,844,890	$	8,946,933

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The following table summarizes the aging of our gross loans, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	30 - 59 Days Past Due		60 - 89 Days Past Due		Greater Than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Loans Past Due 90 Days or More Still Accruing Interest
March 31, 2013:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	2,739	$	1,493	$	5	$	4,237	$	3,480,632	$	5
Hardware	4,034		19		31		4,084		1,206,431		31
Venture capital/private equity	84		1		—		85		1,335,476		—
Life science	5,886		220		—		6,106		1,021,715		—
Premium wine	1,700		—		—		1,700		600,383		—
Other	185		—		—		185		398,877		—
Total commercial loans	14,628		1,733		36		16,397		8,043,514		36
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	605		—		—		605		719,801		—
Other consumer loans	385		—		—		385		97,781		—
Total consumer loans	990		—		—		990		817,582		—
Total gross loans excluding impaired loans	15,618		1,733		36		17,387		8,861,096		36
Impaired loans	2,459		1,740		13,929		18,128		26,218		—
Total gross loans	$	18,077	$	3,473	$	13,965	$	35,515	$	8,887,314	$	36
December 31, 2012:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	5,890	$	238	$	19	$	6,147	$	3,284,489	$	19
Hardware	167		32		—		199		1,107,422		—
Venture capital/private equity	7		—		—		7		1,749,896		—
Life science	207		117		—		324		1,076,468		—
Premium wine	—		—		—		—		554,886		—
Other	280		—		—		280		378,619		—
Total commercial loans	6,551		387		19		6,957		8,151,780		19
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	—		—		—		—		683,254		—
Other consumer loans	111		—		—		111		143,867		—
Total consumer loans	111		—		—		111		827,121		—
Total gross loans excluding impaired loans	6,662		387		19		7,068		8,978,901		19
Impaired loans	3,901		9,676		2,269		15,846		22,433		—
Total gross loans	$	10,563	$	10,063	$	2,288	$	22,914	$	9,001,334	$	19

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The following table summarizes our impaired loans as they relate to our allowance for loan losses, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	Impaired loans for which there is a related allowance for loan losses		Impaired loans for which there is no related allowance for loan losses		Total carrying value of impaired loans		Total unpaid principal of impaired loans
March 31, 2013:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	6,094	$	—	$	6,094	$	6,196
Hardware	20,722		1,944		22,666		41,943
Life Science	454		—		454		454
Premium wine	—		4,303		4,303		4,731
Other	—		5,294		5,294		10,008
Total commercial loans	27,270		11,541		38,811		63,332
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	2,771		1,672		4,443		9,650
Other consumer loans	1,092		—		1,092		1,310
Total consumer loans	3,863		1,672		5,535		10,960
Total	$	31,133	$	13,213	$	44,346	$	74,292
December 31, 2012:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	3,191	$	72	$	3,263	$	4,475
Hardware	21,863		—		21,863		27,876
Life science	—		—		—		—
Premium wine	—		4,398		4,398		4,716
Other	—		5,415		5,415		9,859
Total commercial loans	25,054		9,885		34,939		46,926
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	—		2,239		2,239		7,185
Other consumer loans	1,101		—		1,101		1,300
Total consumer loans	1,101		2,239		3,340		8,485
Total	$	26,155	$	12,124	$	38,279	$	55,411

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The following table summarizes our average impaired loans, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
Average impaired loans:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	4,114	$	1,536
Hardware	23,632		12,262
Life science	314		146
Premium wine	4,336		3,383
Other	5,218		4,644
Total commercial loans	37,614		21,971
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	2,676		12,847
Other consumer loans	1,129		3,019
Total consumer loans	3,805		15,866
Total average impaired loans	$	41,419	$	37,837

The following tables summarize the activity relating to our allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, broken out by portfolio segment:



Three months ended March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands)	Beginning Balance December 31, 2012		Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision for (Reduction of) Loan Losses			Ending Balance March 31, 2013
Commercial loans:
Software	$	42,648	$	(1,518	)	$	242	$	3,638		$	45,010
Hardware	29,761		(1,997		)	446		(341		)	27,869
Venture capital/private equity	9,963		—			—		519			10,482
Life science	13,606		(2,070		)	203		2,207			13,946
Premium wine	3,523		—			90		86			3,699
Other	3,912		(41		)	6		98			3,975
Total commercial loans	103,413		(5,626		)	987		6,207			104,981
Consumer loans	7,238		—			380		(394		)	7,224
Total allowance for loan losses	$	110,651	$	(5,626	)	$	1,367	$	5,813		$	112,205

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Three months ended March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands)	Beginning Balance December 31, 2011		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Reduction of)Provision for Loan Losses			Ending Balance March 31, 2012
Commercial loans:
Software	$	38,263	$	(859	)	$	2,759	$	(4,738	)	$	35,425
Hardware	16,810		(3,848		)	105		17,281			30,348
Venture capital/private equity	7,319		—			—		(105		)	7,214
Life science	10,243		(113		)	221		(59		)	10,292
Premium wine	3,914		—			78		(254		)	3,738
Other	5,817		(2,170		)	44		1,111			4,802
Total commercial loans	82,366		(6,990		)	3,207		13,236			91,819
Consumer loans	7,581		—			229		1,293			9,103
Total allowance for loan losses	$	89,947	$	(6,990	)	$	3,436	$	14,529		$	100,922

The following table summarizes the allowance for loan losses individually and collectively evaluated for impairment as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, broken out by portfolio segment:



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Commercial loans:
Software	$	2,087	$	42,923	$	762	$	41,886
Hardware	5,016		22,853		5,251		24,510
Venture capital/private equity	—		10,482		—		9,963
Life science	201		13,745		—		13,606
Premium wine	—		3,699		—		3,523
Other	—		3,975		—		3,912
Total commercial loans	7,304		97,677		6,013		97,400
Consumer loans	424		6,800		248		6,990
Total allowance for loan losses	$	7,728	$	104,477	$	6,261	$	104,390

Credit Quality Indicators

For each individual client, we establish an internal credit risk rating for that loan, which is used for assessing and monitoring credit risk as well as performance of the loan and the overall portfolio. Our internal credit risk ratings are also used to summarize the risk of loss due to failure by an individual borrower to repay the loan. For our internal credit risk ratings, each individual loan is given a risk rating of 1 through 10. Loans risk-rated 1 through 4 are performing loans and translate to an internal rating of “Pass”, with loans risk-rated 1 being cash secured. Loans risk-rated 5 through 7 are performing loans, however, we consider them as demonstrating higher risk which requires more frequent review of the individual exposures; these translate to an internal rating of “Performing (Criticized)”. A majority of our Performing (Criticized) loans are from our SVB Accelerator practice, serving our emerging or early stage clients. Loans risk-rated 8 and 9 are loans that are considered to be impaired and are on nonaccrual status. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due as to principal or interest payments (unless the principal and interest are well secured and in the process of collection), or when we have determined, based upon most recent available information, that the timely collection of principal or interest is not probable; these loans are deemed “impaired” (For further description of nonaccrual loans, refer to Note 2—“Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” under Part II, Item 8 of our 2012 Form 10-K). Loans rated 10 are charged-off and are not included as part of our loan portfolio balance. We review our credit quality indicators for performance and appropriateness of risk ratings as part of our evaluation process for our allowance for loan losses. The following table summarizes the credit quality indicators, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivables as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

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(Dollars in thousands)	Pass		Performing (Criticized)		Impaired		Total
March 31, 2013:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	3,250,004	$	234,865	$	6,094	$	3,490,963
Hardware	1,084,742		125,773		22,666		1,233,181
Venture capital/private equity	1,334,740		821		—		1,335,561
Life science	916,649		111,172		454		1,028,275
Premium wine	590,448		11,635		4,303		606,386
Other	382,874		16,188		5,294		404,356
Total commercial loans	7,559,457		500,454		38,811		8,098,722
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	700,850		19,556		4,443		724,849
Other consumer loans	91,988		6,178		1,092		99,258
Total consumer loans	792,838		25,734		5,535		824,107
Total gross loans	$	8,352,295	$	526,188	$	44,346	$	8,922,829
December 31, 2012:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	3,050,449	$	240,187	$	3,263	$	3,293,899
Hardware	970,802		136,819		21,863		1,129,484
Venture capital/private equity	1,748,663		1,240		—		1,749,903
Life science	956,276		120,516		—		1,076,792
Premium wine	545,697		9,189		4,398		559,284
Other	360,291		18,608		5,415		384,314
Total commercial loans	7,632,178		526,559		34,939		8,193,676
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	663,911		19,343		2,239		685,493
Other consumer loans	132,818		11,160		1,101		145,079
Total consumer loans	796,729		30,503		3,340		830,572
Total gross loans	$	8,428,907	$	557,062	$	38,279	$	9,024,248

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TDRs

As of March 31, 2013 we had 20 TDRs with a total carrying value of $33.9 million where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, in an attempt to maximize collection. There were unfunded commitments available for funding of $0.5 million to the clients associated with these TDRs as of March 31, 2013. The following table summarizes our loans modified in TDRs, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivables at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Loans modified in TDRs:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	1,751	$	2,021
Hardware	19,749		20,514
Venture capital/ private equity	821		—
Life science	454		—
Premium wine	2,561		2,593
Other	5,749		5,900
Total commercial loans	31,085		31,028
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	1,753		2,199
Other consumer loans	1,092		1,101
Total consumer loans	2,845		3,300
Total	$	33,930	$	34,328

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loans modified in TDRs, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable, for modifications made during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
Loans modified in TDRs during the period:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	—	$	600
Venture capital/ private equity	821		—
Life science	454		—
Premium wine	—		405
Other	—		2,416
Total commercial loans	1,275		3,421
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	—		249
Other consumer loans	100		36
Total consumer loans	100		285
Total loans modified in TDR’s during the period (1)	$	1,375	$	3,706


(1)	During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we had no partial charge-offs of loans classified as TDRs. There were partial charge-offs of $0.8 million on loans classified as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2012.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, new TDRs of $1.4 million were modified through payment deferrals granted to our clients and no principal or interest was forgiven. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, new TDRs totaling $2.9 million and $0.6 million were modified through payment deferrals and forgiveness of principal, respectively.

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interest rate. For certain TDRs, the related allowance for loan losses is determined based on the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loans modified in TDRs within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, broken out by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
TDRs modified within the previous 12 months that defaulted during the period:
Commercial loans:
Software	$	—	$	600
Hardware	125		—
Other	2,750		—
Total commercial loans	2,875		600
Consumer loans:
Real estate secured loans	247		249
Other consumer loans	—		36
Total consumer loans	247		285
Total TDRs modified within the previous 12 months that defaulted in the period	$	3,122	$	885

Charge-offs and defaults on previously restructured loans are evaluated to determine the impact to the allowance for loan losses, if any. The evaluation of these defaults may impact the assumptions used in calculating the reserve on other TDRs and impaired loans as well as management’s overall outlook of macroeconomic factors that affect the reserve on the loan portfolio as a whole. After evaluating the charge-offs and defaults experienced on our TDRs we determined that no change to our reserving methodology was necessary to determine the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2013.


7.	Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt

The following table represents outstanding short-term borrowings and long-term debt at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



				Carrying Value
(Dollars in thousands)	Maturity	Principal value at March 31, 2013		March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Short-term borrowings:
Federal funds purchased	—	—		—		160,000
Other short-term borrowings	(1)	7,460		7,460		6,110
Total short-term borrowings				$	7,460	$	166,110
Long-term debt:
5.375% Senior Notes	September 15, 2020	$	350,000	$	348,048	$	347,995
6.05% Subordinated Notes (2)	June 1, 2017	45,964		53,993		54,571
7.0% Junior Subordinated Debentures	October 15, 2033	50,000		55,153		55,196
Total long-term debt				$	457,194	$	457,762


(1)	Represents cash collateral received from our counterparty for our interest rate swap agreement related to our 6.05% Subordinated Notes.


(2)	At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, included in the carrying value of our 6.05% Subordinated Notes were $8.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively, related to hedge accounting associated with the notes.

Interest expense related to short-term borrowings and long-term debt was $5.8 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Interest expense is net of the hedge accounting impact from our interest rate swap agreements related to our 5.70% Senior Notes and 6.05% Subordinated Notes. The weighted average interest rate associated with our short-term borrowings as of March 31, 2013 was 0.12 percent.

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Available Lines of Credit

We have certain facilities in place to enable us to access short-term borrowings on a secured (using available-for-sale securities as collateral) and an unsecured basis. These include repurchase agreements and uncommitted federal funds lines with various financial institutions. As of March 31, 2013, we did not borrow against our uncommitted federal funds lines. We also pledge securities to the FHLB of San Francisco and the discount window at the FRB. The market value of collateral pledged to the FHLB of San Francisco (comprised primarily of U.S. agency debentures) at March 31, 2013 totaled $1.5 billion, all of which was unused and available to support additional borrowings. The market value of collateral pledged at the discount window of the FRB at March 31, 2013 totaled $673 million, all of which was unused and available to support additional borrowings.


8.	Derivative Financial Instruments

We primarily use derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk, currency exchange rate risk, and to assist customers with their risk management objectives. Also, in connection with negotiating credit facilities and certain other services, we often obtain equity warrant assets giving us the right to acquire stock in private, venture-backed companies in the technology and life science industries.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is our primary market risk and can result from timing and volume differences in the repricing of our interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities and changes in market interest rates. To manage interest rate risk for our 5.70% Senior Notes and 6.05% Subordinated Notes, we entered into fixed-for-floating interest rate swap agreements at the time of debt issuance based upon LIBOR with matched-terms. Net cash benefits associated with our interest rate swaps are recorded as a reduction in “Interest expense—Borrowings,” a component of net interest income. The fair value of our interest rate swaps is calculated using a discounted cash flow method and adjusted for credit valuation associated with counterparty risk. Changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps are reflected in either other assets (for swaps in an asset position) or other liabilities (for swaps in a liability position).

We assess hedge effectiveness under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, using the long-haul method. Any differences associated with our interest rate swaps that arise as a result of hedge ineffectiveness are recorded through net gains on derivative instruments, in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income. Our 5.70% Senior Notes matured and were repaid on June 1, 2012, at which time the remaining portion of the associated interest rate swap expired.

Currency Exchange Risk

We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure risk associated with the net difference between foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, primarily in Pound Sterling and Euro. We do not designate any foreign exchange forward contracts as derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in currency rates on foreign currency denominated loans are included in other noninterest income, a component of noninterest income. We may experience ineffectiveness in the economic hedging relationship, because the loans are revalued based upon changes in the currency’s spot rate on the principal value, while the forwards are revalued on a discounted cash flow basis. We record forward agreements in gain positions in other assets and loss positions in other liabilities, while net changes in fair value are recorded through net gains on derivative instruments, in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income. Additionally, through our global banking operations we maintain customer deposits denominated in the Euro and Pound Sterling which are used to fund certain loans in these currencies to limit our exposure to currency fluctuations.

Other Derivative Instruments

Equity Warrant Assets

Our equity warrant assets are concentrated in private, venture-backed companies in the technology and life science industries. Most of these warrant agreements contain net share settlement provisions, which permit us to pay the warrant exercise price using shares issuable under the warrant (“cashless exercise”). We value our equity warrant assets using a modified Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions about the underlying asset value, volatility, and the risk-free rate. We make valuation adjustments for estimated remaining life and marketability for warrants issued by private companies. Equity warrant assets are recorded at fair value in other assets, while changes in their fair value are recorded through net gains on derivative instruments, in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

Loan Conversion Options

In connection with negotiating certain credit facilities, we occasionally extend loan facilities which have convertible option features. The convertible loans may be converted into a certain number of shares determined by dividing the principal amount of the loan by the applicable conversion price. Because our loan conversion options have underlying and notional values and

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had no initial net investment, these assets qualify as derivative instruments. We value our loan conversion options using a modified Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions about the underlying asset value, volatility, and the risk-free rate. Loan conversion options are recorded at fair value in other assets, while changes in their fair value are recorded through net gains on derivative instruments, in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

Other Derivatives

We sell forward and option contracts to clients who wish to mitigate their foreign currency exposure. We economically reduce the currency risk from this business by entering into opposite way contracts with correspondent banks. This relationship does not qualify for hedge accounting. The contracts generally have terms of one year or less, although we may have contracts extending for up to five years. Generally, we have not experienced nonperformance on these contracts, have not incurred credit losses, and anticipate performance by all counterparties to such agreements. Contracts in an asset position are included in other assets and contracts in a liability position are included in other liabilities. The net change in the fair value of these contracts is recorded through net gains on derivative instruments, in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

We sell interest rate contracts to clients who wish to mitigate their interest rate exposure. We economically reduce the interest rate risk from this business by entering into opposite way contracts with correspondent banks. We do not designate any of these contracts (which are derivative instruments) as qualifying for hedge accounting. Contracts in an asset position are included in other assets and contracts in a liability position are included in other liabilities. The net change in the fair value of these derivatives is recorded through net gains on derivative instruments, in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

Counterparty Credit Risk

We are exposed to credit risk if counterparties to our derivative contracts do not perform as expected. We mitigate counterparty credit risk through credit approvals, limits, monitoring procedures and obtaining collateral, as appropriate.

The total notional or contractual amounts, fair value, collateral and net exposure of our derivative financial instruments at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:



		March 31, 2013										December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	Notional or Contractual Amount		Fair Value			Collateral (1)		Net Exposure (2)			Notional or Contractual Amount		Fair Value			Collateral (1)		Net Exposure (2)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate risks:
Interest rate swaps	Other assets	$	45,964	$	8,506		$	7,460	$	1,046		$	45,964	$	9,005		$	6,110	$	2,895
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Currency exchange risks:
Foreign exchange forwards	Other assets	46,088		1,051			—		1,051			51,010		488			—		488
Foreign exchange forwards	Other liabilities	90,536		(1,423		)	—		(1,423		)	102,956		(1,728		)	—		(1,728		)
Net exposure				(372		)	—		(372		)			(1,240		)	—		(1,240		)
Other derivative instruments:
Equity warrant assets	Other assets	169,303		72,333			—		72,333			164,332		74,272			—		74,272
Other derivatives:
Client foreign exchange forwards	Other assets	425,503		12,216			—		12,216			385,470		11,864			—		11,864
Client foreign exchange forwards	Other liabilities	363,247		(9,605		)	—		(9,605		)	356,026		(9,930		)	—		(9,930		)
Client foreign currency options	Other assets	91,765		485			—		485			132,237		1,189			—		1,189
Client foreign currency options	Other liabilities	91,765		(485		)	—		(485		)	132,237		(1,189		)	—		(1,189		)
Loan conversion options	Other assets	9,789		1,529			—		1,529			9,782		890			—		890
Client interest rate derivatives	Other assets	153,074		653			—		653			144,950		558			—		558
Client interest rate derivatives	Other liabilities	153,074		(691		)	—		(691		)	144,950		(590		)	—		(590		)
Net exposure				4,102			—		4,102					2,792			—		2,792
Net				$	84,569		$	7,460	$	77,109				$	84,829		$	6,110	$	78,719

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(1)	Cash collateral received from our counterparty for our interest rate swap agreement is recorded as a component of “short-term borrowings” on our consolidated balance sheets.


(2)	Net exposure for contracts in a gain position reflects the replacement cost in the event of nonperformance by all such counterparties. The credit ratings of our institutional counterparties as of March 31, 2013 remain at investment grade or higher and there were no material changes in their credit ratings for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

A summary of our derivative activity and the related impact on our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



		Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	Statement of income location	2013			2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate risks:
Net cash benefit associated with interest rate swaps	Interest expense—borrowings	$	634		$	2,229
Changes in fair value of interest rate swaps	Net gains on derivative instruments	60			389
Net gains associated with interest rate risk derivatives		$	694		$	2,618
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Currency exchange risks:
(Losses) gains on revaluations of foreign currency instruments	Other noninterest income	$	(7,064	)	$	1,659
Gains (losses) on internal foreign exchange forward contracts, net	Net gains on derivative instruments	6,200			(2,051		)
Net losses associated with currency risk		$	(864	)	$	(392	)
Other derivative instruments:
Gains on equity warrant assets	Net gains on derivative instruments	$	3,505		$	6,935
Gains on client foreign exchange forward contracts, net	Net gains on derivative instruments	$	797		$	1,065
Net gains (losses) on other derivatives (1)	Net gains on derivative instruments	$	478		$	(362	)


(1)	Primarily represents the change in fair value of loan conversion options.

Balance Sheet Offsetting

Certain of our derivative and other financial instruments are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements with our counterparties. These agreements provide for the net settlement of multiple contracts with a single counterparty through a single payment, in a single currency, in the event of default on or termination of any one contract. The following table summarizes our assets subject to enforceable master netting arrangements as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

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							Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position But Subject to Master Netting Arrangements
(Dollars in thousands)	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Received			Net Amount
March 31, 2013
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate swaps	$	8,506	$	—	$	8,506	$	(1,046	)	$	(7,460	)	$	—
Foreign exchange forwards	13,267		—		13,267		(8,364		)	—			4,903
Foreign currency options	485		—		485		(485		)	—			—
Client interest rate derivatives	653		—		653		(27		)	—			626
Total derivative assets:	22,911		—		22,911		(9,922		)	(7,460		)	5,529
Reverse repurchase, securities borrowing, and similar arrangements	338,687		—		338,687		(338,687		)	—			—
Total	$	361,598	$	—	$	361,598	$	(348,609	)	$	(7,460	)	$	5,529
December 31, 2012
Derivative Assets:
Interest rate swaps	$	9,005	$	—	$	9,005	$	(2,895	)	$	(6,110	)	$	—
Foreign exchange forwards	12,352		—		12,352		(7,363		)	—			4,989
Foreign currency options	1,189		—		1,189		(218		)	—			971
Client interest rate derivatives	558		—		558		(24		)	—			534
Total derivative assets:	23,104		—		23,104		(10,500		)	(6,110		)	6,494
Reverse repurchase, securities borrowing, and similar arrangements	133,357		—		133,357		(133,357		)	—			—
Total	$	156,461	$	—	$	156,461	$	(143,857	)	$	(6,110	)	$	6,494

The following table summarizes our liabilities subject to enforceable master netting arrangements as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



							Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position But Subject to Master Netting Arrangements
(Dollars in thousands)	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Pledged		Net Amount
March 31, 2013
Derivative Liabilities:
Foreign exchange forwards	$	11,028	$	—	$	11,028	$	(4,069	)	$	—	$	6,959
Foreign currency options	485		—		485		—			—		485
Client interest rate derivatives	691		—		691		(664		)	—		27
Total derivative liabilities:	12,204		—		12,204		(4,733		)	—		7,471
Repurchase, securities lending, and similar arrangements	—		—		—		—			—		—
Total	$	12,204	$	—	$	12,204	$	(4,733	)	$	—	$	7,471
December 31, 2012
Derivative Liabilities:
Foreign exchange forwards	$	11,658	$	—	$	11,658	$	(5,720	)	$	—	$	5,938
Foreign currency options	1,189		—		1,189		(971		)	—		218
Client interest rate derivatives	590		—		590		(567		)	—		23
Total derivative assets:	13,437		—		13,437		(7,258		)	—		6,179
Repurchase, securities lending, and similar arrangements	—		—		—		—			—		—
Total	$	13,437	$	—	$	13,437	$	(7,258	)	$	—	$	6,179

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9. Other Noninterest Income and Other Noninterest Expense

A summary of other noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Unused commitment fees	$	3,476		$	3,055
Fund management fees	2,769			2,828
Service-based fee income	1,804			2,374
(Losses) gains on revaluation of foreign currency instruments (1)	(7,064		)	1,885
Currency revaluation (losses) gains (2)	(55		)	615
Other	2,597			2,321
Total other noninterest income	$	3,527		$	13,078


(1)	Represents the revaluation of foreign currency denominated financial instruments issued and held by us, primarily loans, deposits and cash.


(2)	Includes the revaluation of foreign currency denominated assets of certain fund investments. Included in these amounts are gains of $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, attributable to noncontrolling interests calculated based on the ownership percentages of the noncontrolling interests.

A summary of other noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
Telephone	$	1,557	$	1,784
Client services	1,935		1,253
Data processing services	1,912		1,405
Tax credit fund amortization	1,317		1,058
Postage and supplies	538		625
Dues and publications	458		474
Other	2,218		1,208
Total other noninterest expense	$	9,935	$	7,807

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10.	Segment Reporting

We have three reportable segments for management reporting purposes: Global Commercial Bank, SVB Private Bank and SVB Capital. The results of our operating segments are based on our internal management reporting process.

Our operating segments’ primary source of revenue is from net interest income, which is primarily the difference between interest earned on loans, net of funds transfer pricing (“FTP”), and interest paid on deposits, net of FTP. Accordingly, our segments are reported using net interest income, net of FTP. FTP is an internal measurement framework designed to assess the financial impact of a financial institution’s sources and uses of funds. It is the mechanism by which an earnings credit is given for deposits raised, and an earnings charge is made for funded loans. FTP is calculated at an instrument level based on account characteristics.

We also evaluate performance based on provision for loan losses, noninterest income and noninterest expense, which are presented as components of segment operating profit or loss. In calculating each operating segment’s noninterest expense, we consider the direct costs incurred by the operating segment as well as certain allocated direct costs. As part of this review, we allocate certain corporate overhead costs to a corporate account. We do not allocate income taxes to our segments. Additionally, our management reporting model is predicated on average asset balances; therefore, period-end asset balances are not presented for segment reporting purposes. Changes in an individual client’s primary relationship designation have resulted, and in the future may result, in the inclusion of certain clients in different segments in different periods.

Unlike financial reporting, which benefits from the comprehensive structure provided by GAAP, our internal management reporting process is highly subjective, as there is no comprehensive, authoritative guidance for management reporting. Our management reporting process measures the performance of our operating segments based on our internal operating structure, which is subject to change from time to time, and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for other financial services companies.

The following is a description of the services that our three reportable segments provide:

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Global Commercial Bank provides solutions to the financial needs of commercial clients through lending, deposit products, cash management services, and global banking and trade products and services. It also serves the needs of our non-U.S. clients with global banking products, including loans, deposits and global finance, in key foreign entrepreneurial markets, where applicable. Our Global Commercial Bank segment is comprised of results from our Commercial Bank, and also includes SVB Specialty Lending, SVB Analytics and our Debt Fund Investments. (For further description of these operating segments, refer to Note 20—“Segment Reporting” under Part II, Item 8 of our 2012 Form 10-K.)


•	SVB Private Bank provides banking products and a range of credit services primarily to venture capital/private equity professionals using both long-term secured and short-term unsecured lines of credit.

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SVB Capital is the venture capital investment arm of SVBFG, which focuses primarily on funds management. SVB Capital manages funds (primarily venture capital funds) on behalf of third party limited partners and SVB Financial Group. The SVB Capital family of funds is comprised of funds of funds and direct venture funds. SVB Capital generates income for the Company primarily through management fees, carried interest arrangements and returns through the Company’s investments in the funds.

The summary financial results of our operating segments are presented along with a reconciliation to our consolidated interim results. The Other Items column reflects the adjustments necessary to reconcile the results of the operating segments to the consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP. Noninterest income in the Other Items column is primarily attributable to noncontrolling interests and gains on equity warrant assets. Noninterest expense in the Other Items column primarily consists of expenses associated with corporate support functions such as finance, human resources, marketing, legal and other expenses. Additionally, average assets in the Other Items column primarily consists of cash and cash equivalents.

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Our segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



(Dollars in thousands)	Global Commercial Bank (1)			SVB Private Bank			SVB Capital (1)			Other Items			Total
Three months ended March 31, 2013
Net interest income	$	148,936		$	6,104		$	1		$	8,128		$	163,169
(Provision for) reduction of loan losses	(6,207		)	394			—			—			(5,813		)
Noninterest income	46,541			234			5,441			26,388			78,604
Noninterest expense (2)	(105,578		)	(3,461		)	(2,386		)	(37,589		)	(149,014		)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (3)	$	83,692		$	3,271		$	3,056		$	(3,073	)	$	86,946
Total average loans, net of unearned income	$	7,868,587		$	844,807		$	—		$	(32,477	)	$	8,680,917
Total average assets (4)	20,463,477			853,932			238,743			758,407			22,314,559
Total average deposits	18,302,877			470,673			—			11,963			18,785,513
Three months ended March 31, 2012
Net interest income	$	143,264		$	4,965		$	7		$	2,701		$	150,937
Provision for loan losses	(13,236		)	(1,293		)	—			—			(14,529		)
Noninterest income	39,928			157			3,587			15,621			59,293
Noninterest expense (2)	(96,443		)	(3,126		)	(2,536		)	(29,907		)	(132,012		)
Income before income tax expense (3)	$	73,513		$	703		$	1,058		$	(11,585	)	$	63,689
Total average loans, net of unearned income	$	6,031,356		$	737,968		$	—		$	35,024		$	6,804,348
Total average assets (4)	18,556,741			741,962			260,127			673,713			20,232,543
Total average deposits	16,702,114			240,500			—			23,149			16,965,763


(1)	Global Commercial Bank’s and SVB Capital’s components of net interest income, noninterest income, noninterest expense and total average assets are shown net of noncontrolling interests for all periods presented.


(2)	The Global Commercial Bank segment includes direct depreciation and amortization of $5.0 million and $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


(3)	The internal reporting model used by management to assess segment performance does not calculate income tax expense by segment. Our effective tax rate is a reasonable approximation of the segment rates.


(4)	Total average assets equals the greater of total average assets or the sum of total liabilities and total stockholders’ equity for each segment.

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11.	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees and Other Commitments

Commitments to Extend Credit

The following table summarizes information related to our commitments to extend credit at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Loan commitments available for funding: (1)
Fixed interest rate commitments	$	830,278	$	862,120
Variable interest rate commitments	7,504,108		6,906,580
Total loan commitments available for funding	8,334,386		7,768,700
Commercial and standby letters of credit (2)	835,951		842,091
Total unfunded credit commitments	$	9,170,337	$	8,610,791
Commitments unavailable for funding (3)	$	1,371,135	$	1,315,072
Maximum lending limits for accounts receivable factoring arrangements (4)	897,344		880,057
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments (5)	24,300		22,299


(1)	Represents commitments which are available for funding, due to clients meeting all collateral, compliance and financial covenants required under loan commitment agreements.


(2)	See below for additional information on our commercial and standby letters of credit.


(3)	Represents commitments which are currently unavailable for funding, due to clients failing to meet all collateral, compliance and financial covenants under loan commitment agreements.


(4)	We extend credit under accounts receivable factoring arrangements when our clients’ sales invoices are deemed creditworthy under existing underwriting practices.


(5)	Our reserve for unfunded credit commitments includes an allowance for both our unfunded loan commitments and our letters of credit.

Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit

The table below summarizes our commercial and standby letters of credit at March 31, 2013. The maximum potential amount of future payments represents the amount that could be remitted under letters of credit if there were a total default by the guaranteed parties, without consideration of possible recoveries under recourse provisions or from the collateral held or pledged.



(Dollars in thousands)	Expires In One Year or Less		Expires After One Year		Total Amount Outstanding		Maximum Amount of Future Payments
Financial standby letters of credit	$	713,950	$	55,950	$	769,900	$	769,900
Performance standby letters of credit	48,651		9,600		58,251		58,251
Commercial letters of credit	7,800		—		7,800		7,800
Total	$	770,401	$	65,550	$	835,951	$	835,951

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, deferred fees related to financial and performance standby letters of credit were $6.1 million and $5.5 million, respectively. At March 31, 2013, collateral in the form of cash of $347 million and available-for-sale securities of $4.5 million were available to us to reimburse losses, if any, under financial and performance standby letters of credit.

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Commitments to Invest in Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds

We make commitments to invest in venture capital and private equity funds, which in turn make investments generally in, or in some cases make loans to, privately-held companies. Commitments to invest in these funds are generally made for a 10-year period from the inception of the fund. Although the limited partnership agreements governing these investments typically do not restrict the general partners from calling 100% of committed capital in one year, it is customary for these funds to generally call most of the capital commitments over 5 to 7 years; however in certain cases, the funds may not call 100% of committed capital over the life of the fund. The actual timing of future cash requirements to fund these commitments is generally dependent upon the investment cycle, overall market conditions, and the nature and type of industry in which the privately held companies operate. The following table details our total capital commitments, unfunded capital commitments, and our ownership percentage in each fund at March 31, 2013:



Our Ownership in Limited Partnership (Dollars in thousands)	SVBFG Capital Commitments		SVBFG Unfunded Commitments		SVBFG Ownership of each Fund
Silicon Valley BancVentures, LP	$	6,000	$	270	10.7	%
SVB Capital Partners II, LP (1)	1,200		162		5.1
SVB Capital Shanghai Yangpu Venture Capital Fund	934		161		6.8
SVB Strategic Investors Fund, LP	15,300		688		12.6
SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP	15,000		1,050		8.6
SVB Strategic Investors Fund III, LP	15,000		2,063		5.9
SVB Strategic Investors Fund IV, LP	12,239		3,427		5.0
Strategic Investors Fund V Funds	1,000		833		Various
Strategic Investors Fund VI Funds	500		500		Various
SVB Capital Preferred Return Fund, LP	12,688		—		20.0
SVB Capital—NT Growth Partners, LP	24,670		1,340		33.0
Other private equity fund (2)	9,338		—		58.2
Partners for Growth, LP	25,000		9,750		50.0
Partners for Growth II, LP	15,000		4,950		24.2
Gold Hill Venture Lending 03, LP (3)	20,000		—		9.3
Other fund investments (4)	335,609		65,132		Various
Total	$	509,478	$	90,326


(1)	Our ownership includes direct ownership of 1.3 percent and indirect ownership interest of 3.8 percent through our investment in SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP.


(2)	Our ownership includes direct ownership of 41.5 percent and indirect ownership interests of 12.6 percent and 4.1 percent in the fund through our ownership interest of SVB Capital - NT Growth Partners, LP and SVB Capital Preferred Return Fund, LP, respectively.


(3)	Our ownership includes direct ownership of 4.8 percent and indirect ownership interest of 4.5 percent through GHLLC.


(4)	Represents commitments to 317 funds (primarily venture capital funds) where our ownership interest is generally less than 5 percent of the voting interests of each such fund.

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The following table details the amounts of remaining unfunded commitments to venture capital and private equity funds by our consolidated managed funds of funds (including our interest and the noncontrolling interests) at March 31, 2013:



Limited Partnership (Dollars in thousands)	Unfunded Commitments
SVB Strategic Investors Fund, LP	$	2,298
SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP	8,475
SVB Strategic Investors Fund III, LP	33,462
SVB Strategic Investors Fund IV, LP	83,897
Strategic Investors Fund V Funds	282,046
Strategic Investors Fund VI Funds	3,500
SVB Capital Preferred Return Fund, LP	14,286
SVB Capital—NT Growth Partners, LP	16,289
Other private equity fund	4,229
Total	$	448,482


12.	Income Taxes

We are subject to income tax in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions and have identified our federal tax return and tax returns in California and Massachusetts as “major” tax filings. U.S. federal tax examinations through 2009 have been concluded. Our U.S. federal tax returns for 2010 and subsequent years remain open to examination. Our California and Massachusetts tax returns for 2008 and subsequent years remain open to examination.

At March 31, 2013, our unrecognized tax benefit was $0.5 million, the recognition of which would reduce our income tax expense by $0.3 million. We do not expect that our unrecognized tax benefit will materially change in the next 12 months.


13.	Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value Measurements

Our available-for-sale securities, derivative instruments and certain non-marketable and marketable securities are financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. We make estimates regarding valuation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value in preparing our interim consolidated financial statements.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. There is a three-level hierarchy for disclosure of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy is based on whether the inputs to the valuation methodology used for measurement are observable or unobservable and the significance of those inputs in the fair value measurement. Observable inputs reflect market-derived or market-based information obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our estimates about market data and views of market participants. The three levels for measuring fair value are based on the reliability of inputs and are as follows:

Level 1

Fair value measurements based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to instruments utilizing Level 1 inputs. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these instruments does not entail a significant degree of judgment. Assets utilizing Level 1 inputs include exchange-traded equity securities and certain marketable securities accounted for under fair value accounting.

Level 2

Fair value measurements based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, directly or indirectly. Valuations for the available-for-sale securities are provided by third party external pricing service providers. We review the methodologies used to determine the fair value, including understanding the nature and observability of the inputs used to determine the price. Additional corroboration, such as obtaining a non-binding price from a broker, may be obtained depending on the frequency of trades of the security and the level of liquidity or depth of the market. The valuation methodology that is generally used for the Level 2 assets is the income approach. Below is a summary of the significant inputs used for each class of Level 2 assets and liabilities:

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U.S. treasury securities: U.S. treasury securities are considered by most investors to be the most liquid fixed income investments available. These securities are priced relative to market prices on similar U.S. treasury securities.

U.S. agency debentures: Fair value measurements of U.S. agency debentures are based on the characteristics specific to bonds held, such as issuer name, coupon rate, maturity date and any applicable issuer call option features. Valuations are based on market spreads relative to similar term benchmark market interest rates, generally U.S. treasury securities.

Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities: Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities are pools of individual conventional mortgage loans underwritten to U.S. agency standards with similar coupon rates, tenor, and other attributes such as geographic location, loan size and origination vintage. Fair value measurements of these securities are based on observable price adjustments relative to benchmark market interest rates taking into consideration estimated loan prepayment speeds.

Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations: Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations are structured into classes or tranches with defined cash flow characteristics and are collateralized by U.S. agency-issued mortgage pass-through securities. Fair value measurements of these securities incorporate similar characteristics of mortgage pass-through securities such as coupon rate, tenor, geographic location, loan size and origination vintage, in addition to incorporating the effect of estimated prepayment speeds on the cash flow structure of the class or tranche. These measurements incorporate observable market spreads over an estimated average life after considering the inputs listed above.

Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities: Fair value measurements of these securities are based on spreads to benchmark market interest rates (usually U.S. treasury rates or rates observable in the swaps market), prepayment speeds, loan default rate assumptions and loan loss severity assumptions on underlying loans.

Municipal bonds and notes: Bonds issued by municipal governments generally have stated coupon rates, final maturity dates and are subject to being called ahead of the final maturity date at the option of the issuer. Fair value measurements of these securities are priced based on spreads to other municipal benchmark bonds with similar characteristics; or, relative to market rates on U.S. treasury bonds of similar maturity.

Interest rate swap assets: Fair value measurements of interest rate swaps are priced considering the coupon rate of the fixed leg of the contract and the variable coupon on the floating leg of the contract. Valuation is based on both spot and forward rates on the swap yield curve and the credit worthiness of the contract counterparty.

Foreign exchange forward and option contract assets and liabilities: Fair value measurements of these assets and liabilities are priced based on spot and forward foreign currency rates and option volatility assumptions and the credit worthiness of the contract counterparty.

Equity warrant assets (public portfolio): Fair value measurements of equity warrant assets of public portfolio companies are priced based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model that use the publicly-traded equity prices (underlying stock value), stated strike prices, option expiration dates, the risk-free interest rate and market-observable option volatility assumptions. Overall model asset values are further adjusted for certain warrants that have lockup restriction features.

Level 3

The fair value measurement is derived from valuation techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect our own estimates of assumptions we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset. Below is a summary of the valuation techniques used for each class of Level 3 assets:

Venture capital and private equity fund investments: Fair value measurements are based on the net asset value per share as obtained from the investee funds' management, as the funds do not have a readily determinable fair value and the funds prepare their financial statements using guidance consistent with the fair value accounting. We account for differences between our measurement date and the date of the fund investment’s net asset value by using the most recent available financial information from the investee general partner, adjusted for any contributions paid, distributions received from the investment, and significant fund transactions or market events during the reporting period.

Other venture capital investments: Fair value measurements are based on consideration of a range of factors including, but not limited to, the price at which the investment was acquired, the term and nature of the investment, local market conditions, values for comparable securities, and as it relates to the private company, the current and projected operating performance, exit strategies and financing transactions subsequent to the acquisition of the investment. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement include the information about each portfolio company, including actual and forecasted results, cash position, recent or planned transactions and market comparable companies. Significant changes to any one of these inputs in isolation could result in a significant change in the fair value measurement, however, we generally consider all factors available through ongoing communication with the portfolio companies and venture capital fund managers to determine whether there are changes to the portfolio company or the environment that indicate a change in the fair value measurement.

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Equity warrant assets (private portfolio): Fair value measurements of equity warrant assets of private portfolio companies are priced based on a modified Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the asset value by using stated strike prices, option expiration dates, risk-free interest rates and option volatility assumptions. Option volatility assumptions used in the modified Black-Scholes model are based on public market indices whose members operate in similar industries as companies in our private company portfolio. Option expiration dates are modified to account for estimates to actual life relative to stated expiration. Overall model asset values are further adjusted for a general lack of liquidity due to the private nature of the associated underlying company. There is a direct correlation between changes in the volatility and remaining life assumptions in isolation and the fair value measurement while there is an inverse correlation between changes in the liquidity discount assumption and the fair value measurement.

It is our policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. When available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value. If market prices are not available, fair value measurement is based upon valuation techniques that use primarily market-based or independently-sourced market parameters, including interest rate yield curves, prepayment speeds, option volatilities and currency rates. Substantially all of our financial instruments use the foregoing methodologies, and are categorized as a Level 1 or Level 2 measurement in the fair value hierarchy. However, in certain cases, when market observable inputs for our valuation techniques may not be readily available, we are required to make judgments about assumptions we believe market participants would use in estimating the fair value of the financial instrument, and based on the significance of those judgments, the measurement may be determined to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.

The degree of management judgment involved in determining the fair value of a financial instrument is dependent upon the availability of quoted market prices or observable market parameters. For financial instruments that trade actively and have quoted market prices or observable market parameters, there is minimal subjectivity involved in measuring fair value. When observable market prices and parameters are not fully available, management judgment is necessary to estimate fair value. For inactive markets, there is little information, if any, to evaluate if individual transactions are orderly. Accordingly, we are required to estimate, based upon all available facts and circumstances, the degree to which orderly transactions are occurring and provide more weighting to price quotes that are based upon orderly transactions. In addition, changes in the market conditions may reduce the availability of quoted prices or observable data. For example, reduced liquidity in the capital markets or changes in secondary market activities could result in observable market inputs becoming unavailable. Therefore, when market data is not available, we use valuation techniques requiring more management judgment to estimate the appropriate fair value measurement. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by management in determining fair value is greater for financial assets and liabilities categorized as Level 3.

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The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013:



(Dollars in thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at March 31, 2013
Assets
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. treasury securities	$	—	$	100,046	$	—	$	100,046
U.S. agency debentures	—		3,483,903		—		3,483,903
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities	—		1,347,830		—		1,347,830
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations - fixed rate	—		3,855,067		—		3,855,067
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations - variable rate	—		1,602,853		—		1,602,853
Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		419,335		—		419,335
Municipal bonds and notes	—		90,503		—		90,503
Equity securities	5,879		2,747		—		8,626
Total available-for-sale securities	5,879		10,902,284		—		10,908,163
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	—		—		701,076		701,076
Other venture capital investments	—		—		124,786		124,786
Total non-marketable securities (fair value accounting)	—		—		825,862		825,862
Other assets:
Marketable securities	913		9,265		—		10,178
Interest rate swaps	—		8,506		—		8,506
Foreign exchange forward and option contracts	—		13,752		—		13,752
Equity warrant assets	—		6,287		66,046		72,333
Loan conversion options	—		1,529		—		1,529
Client interest rate derivatives	—		653		—		653
Total assets (1)	$	6,792	$	10,942,276	$	891,908	$	11,840,976
Liabilities
Foreign exchange forward and option contracts	$	—	$	11,513	$	—	$	11,513
Client interest rate derivatives	—		691		—		691
Total liabilities	$	—	$	12,204	$	—	$	12,204


(1)	Included in Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 assets are $0.8 million, $8.8 million, and $740 million, respectively, attributable to noncontrolling interests calculated based on the ownership percentages of the noncontrolling interests.

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The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Balance at December 31, 2012
Assets
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. treasury securities	$	—	$	25,247	$	—	$	25,247
U.S. agency debentures	—		3,447,628		—		3,447,628
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Agency-issued mortgage-backed securities	—		1,473,433		—		1,473,433
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations - fixed rate	—		4,103,974		—		4,103,974
Agency-issued collateralized mortgage obligations - variable rate	—		1,772,748		—		1,772,748
Agency-issued commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		422,098		—		422,098
Municipal bonds and notes	—		93,529		—		93,529
Equity securities	4,520		—		—		4,520
Total available-for-sale securities	4,520		11,338,657		—		11,343,177
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	—		—		665,921		665,921
Other venture capital investments	—		—		127,091		127,091
Total non-marketable securities (fair value accounting)	—		—		793,012		793,012
Other assets:
Marketable securities	1,144		9,184		—		10,328
Interest rate swaps	—		9,005		—		9,005
Foreign exchange forward and option contracts	—		13,541		—		13,541
Equity warrant assets	—		8,143		66,129		74,272
Loan conversion options	—		890		—		890
Client interest rate derivatives	—		558		—		558
Total assets (1)	$	5,664	$	11,379,978	$	859,141	$	12,244,783
Liabilities
Foreign exchange forward and option contracts	$	—	$	12,847	$	—	$	12,847
Client interest rate derivatives	—		590		—		590
Total liabilities	$	—	$	13,437	$	—	$	13,437


(1)	Included in Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 assets are $1.1 million, $8.7 million, and $708 million, respectively, attributable to noncontrolling interests calculated based on the ownership percentages of the noncontrolling interests.

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The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively:



(Dollars in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Income			Purchases		Sales			Issuances		Distributions and Other Settlements			Transfers Into Level 3		Transfers Out of Level 3			Ending Balance
Three months ended March 31, 2013
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	$	665,921	$	22,510		$	29,744	$	—		$	—	$	(17,099	)	$	—	$	—		$	701,076
Other venture capital investments	127,091		2,188			166		(21		)	—		(1,077		)	—		(3,561		)	124,786
Total non-marketable securities (fair value accounting) (1)	793,012		24,698			29,910		(21		)	—		(18,176		)	—		(3,561		)	825,862
Other assets:
Equity warrant assets (2)	66,129		1,459			—		(2,250		)	1,926		364			—		(1,582		)	66,046
Total assets	$	859,141	$	26,157		$	29,910	$	(2,271	)	$	1,926	$	(17,812	)	$	—	$	(5,143	)	$	891,908
Three months ended March 31, 2012
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	$	611,824	$	12,104		$	21,716	$	—		$	—	$	(25,288	)	$	—	$	—		$	620,356
Other venture capital investments	124,121		(3,587		)	7,724		(307		)	—		—			—		—			127,951
Other investments	987		21			—		—			—		(6		)	—		—			1,002
Total non-marketable securities (fair value accounting) (1)	736,932		8,538			29,440		(307		)	—		(25,294		)	—		—			749,309
Other assets:
Equity warrant assets (2)	63,030		3,795			—		(3,643		)	2,300		1			—		(266		)	65,217
Total assets	$	799,962	$	12,333		$	29,440	$	(3,950	)	$	2,300	$	(25,293	)	$	—	$	(266	)	$	814,526


(1)	Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are recorded on the line items “gains on investment securities, net”, and “other noninterest income”, components of noninterest income.


(2)	Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are recorded on the line item “gains on derivative instruments, net”, a component of noninterest income.

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The following table presents the amount of unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings during the period (which is inclusive of noncontrolling interest) attributable to Level 3 assets still held at March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	$	22,621	$	11,649
Other venture capital investments	526		(2,610		)
Other investments	—		21
Total non-marketable securities (fair value accounting) (1)	23,147		9,060
Other assets:
Equity warrant assets (2)	1,181		1,674
Total unrealized gains	$	24,328	$	10,734
Unrealized gains attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	21,187	$	7,242


(1)	Unrealized gains (losses) are recorded on the line items “gains on investment securities, net”, and “other noninterest income”, components of noninterest income.


(2)	Unrealized gains (losses) are recorded on the line item “gains on derivative instruments, net”, a component of noninterest income.

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for certain of our Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. We have not included in this table our venture capital and private equity fund investments (fair value accounting) as we use net asset value per share (as obtained from the general partners of the investments) as a practical expedient to determine fair value.



(Dollars in thousands)	Fair value		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average
March 31, 2013:
Other venture capital investments (fair value accounting)	$	124,786	Private company equity pricing	(1)	(1	)
Equity warrant assets (private portfolio)	66,046		Modifed Black-Scholes option pricing model	Volatility	42.0	%
				Risk-Free interest rate	0.4	%
				Marketability discount (2)	22.5	%
				Remaining life assumption (3)	45.0	%
December 31, 2012:
Other venture capital investments (fair value accounting)	127,091		Private company equity pricing	(1)	(1	)
Equity warrant assets (private portfolio)	66,129		Modifed Black-Scholes option pricing model	Volatility	45.2	%
				Risk-Free interest rate	0.4	%
				Marketability discount (2)	22.5	%
				Remaining life assumption (3)	45.0	%

(1)

In determining the fair value of our other venture capital investment portfolio, we evaluate a variety of factors related to each underlying private portfolio company including, but not limited to, actual and forecasted results, cash position, recent or planned transactions and market comparable companies. Additionally, we have ongoing communication with the portfolio companies and venture capital fund managers, to determine whether there is a material change in fair value. These factors are specific to each portfolio company and a weighted average or range of values of the unobservable inputs is not meaningful.

(2)

Our marketability discount is applied to all private company warrants to account for a general lack of liquidity due to the private nature of the associated underlying company. The quantitative measure used is based on long-run averages and is influenced over time by various factors, including market conditions. On a quarterly basis, a sensitivity analysis is performed on our marketability discount.


(3)	We adjust the contractual remaining term of private company warrants based on our best estimate of the actual remaining life, which we determine by utilizing historical data on cancellations and exercises. At March 31, 2013, the weighted average

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contractual remaining term was 6.4 years, compared to our estimated remaining life of 2.9 years. On a quarterly basis, a sensitivity analysis is performed on our remaining life assumption.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we did not have any material transfers between Level 2 and Level 1. Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 included $3.6 million due to the IPO of one of our portfolio companies, which was previously included in our non-marketable securities portfolio. All other transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and 2012 were due to the transfer of equity warrant assets from our private portfolio to our public portfolio (see our Level 3 reconciliation above). All amounts reported as transfers represent the fair value as of the date of the change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value

FASB guidance over financial instruments requires that we disclose estimated fair values for our financial instruments not carried at fair value. Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions, set forth below for our financial instruments, are made solely to comply with these requirements.

Fair values are based on estimates or calculations at the transaction level using present value techniques in instances where quoted market prices are not available. Because broadly traded markets do not exist for many of our financial instruments, the fair value calculations attempt to incorporate the effect of current market conditions at a specific time. The aggregation of the fair value calculations presented herein does not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.

The following describes the methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments, excluding financial instruments already recorded at fair value as described above.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash balances due from banks, interest-earning deposits, securities purchased under agreement to resell and other short-term investment securities. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the insignificant risk of changes in fair value due to changes in market interest rates, and the instruments are purchased in conjunction with our cash management activities.

Non-Marketable Securities (Cost and Equity Method Accounting)

Non-marketable securities includes other investments (equity method accounting), low income housing tax credit funds (equity method accounting), venture capital and private equity fund investments (cost method accounting), and other venture capital investments (cost method accounting). Other investments (equity method accounting) includes our investment in SPD-SVB, our joint venture bank in China. At this time, the carrying value of our investment in SPD-SVB is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of the remaining other investments (equity method accounting) and the fair value of venture capital and private equity fund investments (cost method accounting) and other venture capital investments (cost method accounting) is based on financial information obtained from the investee or obtained from the fund investments’ or debt fund investments’ respective general partners. For private company investments, estimated fair value is based on consideration of a range of factors including, but not limited to, the price at which the investment was acquired, the term and nature of the investment, local market conditions, values for comparable securities, current and projected operating performance, exit strategies, and financing transactions subsequent to the acquisition of the investment. For our fund investments, we utilize the net asset value per share as obtained from the general partners of the investments. We adjust the net asset value per share for differences between our measurement date and the date of the fund investment’s net asset value by using the most recently available financial information from the investee general partner, for example December 31^st for our March 31^st consolidated financial statements, adjusted for any contributions paid, distributions received from the investment, and significant fund transactions or market events during the reporting period. The carrying value of our low income housing tax credit funds (equity method accounting) is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans

The fair value of fixed and variable rate loans is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using rates that reflect current pricing for similar loans and the projected forward yield curve. This method is not based on the exit price concept of fair value required under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

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FHLB and FRB stock

Investments in FHLB and FRB stock are recorded at cost. The carrying amounts of these investments are reasonable estimates of fair value because the securities are restricted to member banks and they do not have a readily determinable market value.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

The carrying amounts of accrued interest receivable and payable are reasonable estimates of fair value due to the short-term nature of these balances.

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, money market accounts and interest-bearing sweep deposits is equal to the amount payable on demand at the measurement date. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting the cash flows using our cost of borrowings and the projected forward yield curve over their remaining contractual term.

Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings at both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included cash collateral received from our counterparty for our interest rate swap agreement related to our 6.05% Subordinated Notes. Short term-borrowings at December 31, 2012 also included federal funds purchased. The carrying amounts of our FHLB advances and federal funds purchased are reasonable estimates of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its contractual maturity. The carrying amount of the cash collateral is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt at March 31, 2013 included our 5.375% Senior Notes, 7.0% Junior Subordinated Debentures and 6.05% Subordinated Notes. The fair value of long-term debt is generally based on quoted market prices, when available, or is estimated based on calculations utilizing third-party pricing services and current market spread, price indications from reputable dealers or observable market prices of the underlying instrument(s), whichever is deemed more reliable. Also included in the estimated fair value of our 6.05% Subordinated Notes are amounts related to hedge accounting associated with the note.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair value of net available commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the average amount we would receive or pay to execute a new agreement with identical terms and pricing, while taking into account the counterparties’ credit standing.

Letters of credit are carried at their fair value, which is equivalent to the residual premium or fee at March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit typically result in loans with a market interest rate if funded.

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The following fair value hierarchy table presents the estimated fair values of our financial instruments that are not carried at fair value at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



			Estimated Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
March 31, 2013:
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,519,249	$	1,519,249	$	—	$	—
Non-marketable securities (cost and equity method accounting)	389,926		—		—		431,115
Net commercial loans	7,915,726		—		—		8,086,157
Net consumer loans	816,959		—		—		853,520
FHLB and FRB stock	39,806		—		—		39,806
Accrued interest receivable	64,375		—		64,375		—
Financial liabilities:
Other short-term borrowings	7,460		7,460		—		—
Non-maturity deposits (1)	19,137,749		19,137,749		—		—
Time deposits	172,159		—		172,054		—
5.375% Senior Notes	348,048		—		390,831		—
6.05% Subordinated Notes (2)	53,993		—		58,390		—
7.0% Junior Subordinated Debentures	55,153		—		53,608		—
Accrued interest payable	1,967		—		1,967		—
Off-balance sheet financial assets:
Commitments to extend credit	—		—		—		21,109
December 31, 2012:
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,008,983	$	1,008,983	$	—	$	—
Non-marketable securities (cost and equity method accounting)	391,253		—		—		425,741
Net commercial loans	8,013,563		—		—		8,180,597
Net consumer loans	822,719		—		—		860,772
FHLB and FRB stock	39,806		—		—		39,806
Accrued interest receivable	64,167		—		64,167		—
Financial liabilities:
Federal funds purchased	160,000		160,000		—		—
Other short-term borrowings	6,110		6,110		—		—
Non-maturity deposits (1)	19,021,264		19,021,264		—		—
Time deposits	155,188		—		155,027		—
5.375% Senior Notes	347,995		—		393,701		—
6.05% Subordinated Notes (2)	54,571		—		61,639		—
7.0% Junior Subordinated Debentures	55,196		—		51,959		—
Accrued interest payable	6,494		—		6,494		—
Off-balance sheet financial assets:
Commitments to extend credit	—		—		—		20,562


(1)	Includes noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, money market accounts and interest-bearing sweep deposits.


(2)	At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, included in the carrying value and estimated fair value of our 6.05% Subordinated Notes was $8.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively, related to hedge accounting associated with the notes.

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Investments in Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share

FASB guidance over certain fund investments requires that we disclose the fair value of funds, significant investment strategies of the investees, redemption features of the investees, restrictions on the ability to sell investments, estimate of the period of time over which the underlying assets are expected to be liquidated by the investee, and unfunded commitments related to the investments.

Our investments in debt funds and venture capital and private equity fund investments generally cannot be redeemed. Alternatively, we expect distributions, if any, to be received primarily through IPOs and M&A activity of the underlying assets of the fund. We currently do not have any plans to sell any of these fund investments. If we decide to sell these investments in the future, the investee fund’s management must approve of the buyer before the sale of the investments can be completed. The fair values of the fund investments have been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investments, adjusted for any differences between our measurement date and the date of the fund investment’s net asset value by using the most recently available financial information from the investee general partner, for example December 31^st, for our March 31^st consolidated financial statements, adjusted for any contributions paid, distributions received from the investment, and significant fund transactions or market events during the reporting period.

The following table is a summary of the estimated fair values of these investments and remaining unfunded commitments for each major category of these investments as of March 31, 2013:



(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Unfunded Commitments
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments (1)	$	701,076	$	701,076	$	448,482
Non-marketable securities (equity method accounting):
Other investments (2)	52,180		53,679		17,258
Non-marketable securities (cost method accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments (3)	160,870		199,504		51,007
Total	$	914,126	$	954,259	$	516,747

(1)

Venture capital and private equity fund investments within non-marketable securities (fair value accounting) include investments made by our managed funds of funds and one of our direct venture funds. These investments represent investments in venture capital and private equity funds that invest primarily in U.S. and global technology and life sciences companies. Included in the fair value and unfunded commitments of fund investments under fair value accounting are $624 million and $440 million, respectively, attributable to noncontrolling interests. It is estimated that we will receive distributions from the fund investments over the next 10 to 13 years, depending on the age of the funds and any potential extensions of terms of the funds.

(2)

Other investments within non-marketable securities (equity method accounting) include investments in debt funds and venture capital and private equity fund investments that invest in or lend money to primarily U.S. and global technology and life sciences companies. It is estimated that we will receive distributions from the fund investments over the next 10 to 13 years, depending on the age of the funds.

(3)

Venture capital and private equity fund investments within non-marketable securities (cost method accounting) include investments in venture capital and private equity fund investments that invest primarily in U.S. and global technology and life sciences companies. It is estimated that we will receive distributions from the fund investments over the next 10 to 13 years, depending on the age of the funds and any potential extensions of the terms of the funds.


14.	Legal Matters

Certain lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are pending against us or our affiliates. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, we establish accruals for all lawsuits, claims and expected settlements when we believe it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, we do not establish an accrual. Any such loss estimates are inherently uncertain, based on currently available information and are subject to management’s judgment and various assumptions. Due to the inherent subjectivity of these estimates and unpredictability of outcomes of legal proceedings, any amounts accrued may not represent the ultimate resolution of such matters.

To the extent we believe any potential loss relating to such lawsuits and claims may have a material impact on our liquidity, consolidated financial position, results of operations, and/or our business as a whole and is reasonably possible but not probable,

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we disclose information relating to any such potential loss, whether in excess of any established accruals or where there is no established accrual. We also disclose information relating to any material potential loss that is probable but not reasonably estimable. Where reasonably practicable, we will provide an estimate of loss or range of potential loss. No disclosures are generally made for any loss contingencies that are deemed to be remote.

Based upon information available to us, our review of lawsuits and claims filed or pending against us to date and consultation with our outside legal counsel, we have not recognized a material accrual liability for these matters, nor do we currently expect it is reasonably possible that these matters will result in a material liability to the Company. However, the outcome of litigation and other legal and regulatory matters is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that one or more of such matters currently pending or threatened could have an unanticipated material adverse effect on our liquidity, consolidated financial position, results of operations, and/or our business as a whole, in the future.


15.	Related Parties

In December 2012, SVB Financial renewed its commitments under two partially-syndicated revolving line of credit facilities totaling $85 million to Gold Hill Capital 2008 LP, a venture debt fund, and Gold Hill Venture Lending 2008 LP, for which SVB Financial has ownership interests in each of the funds. Of the $85 million, $35 million is syndicated to another lender. SVB Financial has an 11.5 percent direct ownership interest and a 4.0 percent indirect ownership interest in Gold Hill Capital 08 LP through our 83.8 percent interest in its general partner, Gold Hill Capital 08, LLC. The line of credit is secured and bears an interest rate of national Prime plus one percent. The highest outstanding balance under SVB Financial's portion of the facility for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $31 million. SVB Financial's portion of the outstanding balance was $31 million at both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Bank made loans to related parties, including certain companies in which certain of our directors or their affiliated venture funds are beneficial owners of ten percent or more of the equity securities of such companies. Such loans: (a) were made in the ordinary course of business; (b) were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons; and (c) did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. Additionally, we also provide real estate secured loans to eligible employees through our EHOP.


16.	Subsequent Events

We have evaluated all material subsequent events and determined there are no events that require disclosure.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including in particular “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under Part I, Item 2 of this report, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management has in the past and might in the future make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media and others. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Broadly speaking, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:


•	Projections of our net interest income, noninterest income, earnings per share, noninterest expenses (including professional services, compliance, compensation and other costs), cash flows, balance sheet positions, capital expenditures, liquidity and capitalization or other financial items


•	Descriptions of our strategic initiatives, plans or objectives for future operations, including pending sales or acquisitions


•	Forecasts of venture capital/private equity funding and investment levels


•	Forecasts of future interest rates, economic performance, and income from investments


•	Forecasts of expected levels of provisions for loan losses, loan growth and client funds


•	Descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we make forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those discussing our management’s expectations about:


▪	Market and economic conditions (including interest rate environment, and levels of public offerings, mergers/acquisitions and venture capital financing activities) and the associated impact on us


▪	The sufficiency of our capital, including sources of capital (such as funds generated through retained earnings) and the extent to which capital may be used or required


▪	The adequacy of our liquidity position, including sources of liquidity (such as funds generated through retained earnings)


▪	The adequacy of our liquidity position, including sources of liquidity (such as funds generated through retained earnings)


▪	The realization, timing, valuation and performance of equity or other investments


▪	The likelihood that the market value of our impaired investments will recover


▪	Our intent to sell our investment securities prior to recovery of our cost basis, or the likelihood of such


▪	Expected cash requirements for unfunded commitments to certain investments, including capital calls


▪	Our overall management of interest rate risk, including managing the sensitivity of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities to interest rates, and the impact to earnings from a change in interest rates


▪	The credit quality of our loan portfolio, including levels and trends of nonperforming loans, impaired loans, criticized loans and troubled debt restructurings


▪	The adequacy of reserves (including allowance for loan and lease losses) and the appropriateness of our methodology for calculating such reserves


▪	The level of loan and deposit balances


▪	The level of client investment fees and associated margins


▪	The profitability of our products and services


▪	Our strategic initiatives, including the expansion of operations in China, India, Israel, the UK and elsewhere (such as establishing our joint venture bank in China and a branch in the UK)

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▪	The expansion and growth of our noninterest income sources


▪	Distributions of venture capital, private equity or debt fund investment proceeds; intentions to sell such fund investments


▪	The changes in, or adequacy of, our unrecognized tax benefits and any associated impact


▪	The extent to which counterparties, including those to our forward and option contracts, will perform their contractual obligations


▪	The effect of application of certain accounting pronouncements


▪	The effect of lawsuits and claims


▪	Regulatory developments, including the nature and timing of the adoption and effectiveness of new requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act (as defined below), Basel guidelines, and other applicable laws and regulations

You can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “becoming,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” the negative of such words, or comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we have based these expectations on our beliefs as well as our assumptions, and such expectations may prove to be incorrect. Our actual results of operations and financial performance could differ significantly from those expressed in or implied by our management’s forward-looking statements.

For information with respect to factors that could cause actual results to differ from the expectations stated in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (“2012 Form 10-K”), as filed with the SEC. We urge investors to consider all of these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this report. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements included in this filing are made only as of the date of this filing. We assume no obligation and do not intend to revise or update any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as presented in Part I, Item 1 of this report and in conjunction with our 2012 Form 10-K.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations.

Management’s Overview of First Quarter 2013 Performance

Overall, we had a solid first quarter of 2013, which reflected the strength of our clients and our business. We had net income available to common stockholders of $40.9 million and diluted earnings per common share was $0.90, compared to $0.78 in the first quarter of 2012. In the first quarter of 2013, compared to the first quarter of 2012, we experienced strong growth in net interest income as a result of exceptional loan growth with record high average balances of $8.7 billion. Our total client funds (which consists of on-balance sheet deposits and off-balance sheet client investment funds) increased to an all time high of $42.3 billion as of March 31, 2013, reflecting growth from our existing clients and the addition of new clients. In addition, overall credit quality remained very strong, and we saw growth in fee income. Additionally, our liquidity and capital ratios continued to remain strong.

First quarter 2013 results (compared to the first quarter 2012, where applicable) included:


▪	Continued strong growth in our lending business with record high average loan balances of $8.7 billion, an increase of $1.9 billion, or 27.6 percent.


▪	A provision for loan losses of $5.8 million, primarily attributable to net charge-offs of $4.3 million (or 0.20 percent of average total gross loans-annualized).


▪	Average deposit balances of $18.8 billion, an increase of $1.8 billion, or 10.7 percent. Average total client funds (including both average on-balance sheet deposits and off-balance sheet client investment funds) were $41.3 billion, an increase of $5.4 billion, or 15.1 percent.

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▪

Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent basis) of $163.6 million, an increase of $12.2 million, or 8.1 percent, primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans attributable to growth in average balances of $1.9 billion. This increase was partially offset by lower yields earned on our overall loan portfolio. See “Results of Operations–Net Interest Income and Margin” for further details.


▪	Our net interest margin decreased by 5 basis points to 3.25 percent, primarily reflective of a 69 basis point decrease in the overall yield of our loan portfolio. This decrease was largely offset by strong growth in average loan balances, which has resulted in a favorable change in our mix of interest-earning assets.

▪

Core fee income (deposit service charges, letters of credit fees, credit card fees, client investment fees, and foreign exchange fees) of $36.6 million, an increase of $4.2 million, or 13.0 percent. This increase reflects increased client activity and continued growth in our business, primarily from foreign exchange fees, credit card fees and deposit service charges. See “Results of Operations—Noninterest Income” for a description and reconciliation of core fee income.


▪	Gains on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests, of $5.1 million, compared to $0.5 million. The gains for both periods were primarily from our non-marketable fund investments. See “Results of Operations—Noninterest Income—Gains on Investment Securities, Net” for further details and a reconciliation of gains on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests.

▪

Noninterest expense of $149.0 million, an increase of $17.0 million, or 12.9 percent. The increase was primarily driven by higher compensation expenses as a result of our strong financial performance and an increase in average full-time equivalent employees (“FTEs”), as well as increased premises and equipment and professional services expenses to support continued growth in our business and IT infrastructure initiatives. Average FTEs increased by 6.4 percent to 1,655 FTEs for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 1,556 FTEs for the comparable 2012 period.

▪

Overall, our liquidity remained strong based on the attributes of our period end available-for-sale securities portfolio, which totaled $10.9 billion at March 31, 2013. Our available-for-sale securities portfolio continued to be a good source of liquidity as it was invested in high quality investments and generated steady monthly cash flows. Additionally, our available-for-sale securities portfolio continued to provide us with the ability to secure wholesale borrowings, as needed.


▪	Overall, SVB Financial and the Bank continued to maintain strong capital positions. All of our capital ratios increased from December 31, 2012 driven by strong quarterly earnings, while risk-weighted assets and average assets remained relatively flat. The Bank's Tier 1 leverage ratio increased by 29 basis points to 7.35 percent at March 31 2013, compared to 7.06 percent at December 31, 2012.

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A summary of our performance for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data and ratios)	2013			2012			% Change
Income Statement:
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.90		$	0.78		15.4		%
Net income available to common stockholders	40,891			34,790			17.5
Net interest income	163,169			150,937			8.1
Net interest margin	3.25		%	3.30		%	(5	)	bps
Provision for loan losses	$	5,813		$	14,529		(60.0	)	%
Noninterest income	78,604			59,293			32.6
Noninterest expense	149,014			132,012			12.9
Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interest (1)	56,114			51,375			9.2
Non-GAAP noninterest expense, net of noncontrolling interest (2)	146,154			129,194			13.1
Balance Sheet:
Average loans, net of unearned income	$	8,680,917		$	6,804,348		27.6		%
Average noninterest-bearing demand deposits	13,386,501			12,025,997			11.3
Average interest-bearing deposits	5,399,012			4,939,766			9.3
Average total deposits	18,785,513			16,965,763			10.7
Earnings Ratios:
Return on average assets (annualized) (3)	0.74		%	0.69		%	7.2		%
Return on average SVBFG stockholders’ equity (annualized) (4)	8.89			8.61			3.3
Asset Quality Ratios:
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total period-end gross loans	1.26		%	1.41		%	(15	)	bps
Allowance for loan losses for performing loans as a percentage of total gross performing loans	1.18			1.16			2
Gross loan charge-offs as a percentage of average total gross loans (annualized)	0.26			0.41			(15	)
Net loan charge-offs as a percentage of average total gross loans (annualized)	0.20			0.21			(1	)
Capital Ratios:
Total risk-based capital ratio	14.59		%	14.30		%	29		bps
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio	13.30			12.91			39
Tier 1 leverage ratio	8.39			8.04			35
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (5)	8.26			7.87			39
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets (5)	13.94			13.54			40
Bank total risk-based capital ratio	13.01			12.59			42
Bank tier 1 risk-based capital ratio	11.70			11.16			54
Bank tier 1 leverage ratio	7.35			6.94			41
Bank tangible common equity to tangible assets (5)	7.62			7.16			46
Bank tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets (5)	12.45			11.94			51
Other Ratios:
Operating efficiency ratio (6)	61.52		%	62.65		%	(1.8	)	%
Non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio (2)	66.53		%	63.72		%	4.4
Book value per common share (7)	$	41.85		$	37.19		12.5
Other Statistics:
Average full-time equivalent employees	1,655			1,556			6.4		%
Period-end full-time equivalent employees	1,663			1,554			7.0


(1)	See “Results of Operations–Noninterest Income” for a description and reconciliation of non-GAAP noninterest income.


(2)	See “Results of Operations–Noninterest Expense” for a description and reconciliation of non-GAAP noninterest expense and non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio.


(3)	Ratio represents annualized consolidated net income available to common stockholders divided by quarterly average assets.


(4)	Ratio represents annualized consolidated net income available to common stockholders divided by quarterly average SVBFG stockholders’ equity.


(5)	See “Capital Resources–Capital Ratios” for a reconciliation of non-GAAP tangible common equity to tangible assets and tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets.


(6)	The operating efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total noninterest expense by total taxable-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income.


(7)	Book value per common share is calculated by dividing total SVBFG stockholders’ equity by total outstanding common shares at period-end.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition is based upon our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management evaluates estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Management bases its estimates on historical experiences and various other factors and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

There have been no significant changes during the three months ended March 31, 2013 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under Part II, Item 7 of our 2012 Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income and Margin (Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)

Net interest income is defined as the difference between interest earned on loans, available-for-sale securities and short-term investment securities, and interest paid on funding sources. Net interest income is our principal source of revenue. Net interest margin is defined as the amount of annualized net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. Net interest income and net interest margin are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis to consistently reflect income from taxable loans and securities and tax-exempt securities based on the federal statutory tax rate of 35.0 percent.

Analysis of Net Interest Income Changes Due to Volume and Rate (Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)

Net interest income is affected by changes in the amount and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as “volume change.” Net interest income is also affected by changes in yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as “rate change.” The following table sets forth changes in interest income for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest expense for each major category of interest-bearing liabilities. The table also reflects the amount of simultaneous changes attributable to both volume and rate changes for the years indicated. For this table, changes that are not solely due to either volume or rate are allocated in proportion to the percentage changes in average volume and average rate.

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	2013 Compared to 2012
	Three months ended March 31, increase (decrease) due to change in
(Dollars in thousands)	Volume			Rate			Total
Interest income:
Federal Reserve deposits, federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other short-term investment securities	$	(314	)	$	(5	)	$	(319	)
Available-for-sale securities (taxable)	1,606			(3,229		)	(1,623		)
Available-for-sale securities (non-taxable)	(134		)	(21		)	(155		)
Loans, net of unearned income	26,984			(12,701		)	14,283
Increase (decrease) in interest income, net	28,142			(15,956		)	12,186
Interest expense:
NOW deposits	26			12			38
Money market deposits	396			169			565
Money market deposits in foreign offices	(9		)	—			(9		)
Time deposits	21			(27		)	(6		)
Sweep deposits in foreign offices	(18		)	—			(18		)
Total increase in deposits expense	416			154			570
Short-term borrowings	18			(1		)	17
5.375% Senior Notes	—			6			6
Junior Subordinated Debentures	(4		)	5			1
5.70% Senior Notes	(503		)	—			(503		)
6.05% Subordinated Notes	(2		)	(12		)	(14		)
Other long-term debt	(69		)	—			(69		)
Total decrease in borrowings expense	(560		)	(2		)	(562		)
(Decrease) increase in interest expense, net	(144		)	152			8
Increase (decrease) in net interest income	$	28,286		$	(16,108	)	$	12,178

Net Interest Income (Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

Net interest income increased by $12.2 million to $163.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $151.4 million for the comparable 2012 period. Overall, we saw an increase in our net interest income primarily due to strong growth in average loan balances, partially offset by lower yields earned on our loans and available-for-sale securities.

The main factors affecting interest income and interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the comparable 2012 period are discussed below:


•	Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 increased by $12.2 million primarily due to:

◦

A $14.3 million increase in interest income on loans to $123.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $109.5 million for the comparable 2012 period. This increase was reflective of an increase in average loan balances of $1.9 billion, partially offset by a decrease of 69 basis points in the overall yield on our loan portfolio. The decrease in yields was reflective of a continued change in the mix of our loans that are indexed to the national Prime rate instead of the SVB Prime rate. Additionally, loan yields were impacted by our success in growing our later stage client portfolio, which typically is benchmarked to three-month LIBOR and bears lower credit risk and therefore lower relative yield.

◦

A $1.8 million decrease in interest income on available-for-sale securities to $47.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $48.8 million for the comparable 2012 period. The decrease was reflective of a decrease of 12 basis points in overall yields, partially offset by an increase related to higher average balances of $390 million. The decrease of 12 basis points in overall yields was comprised of a 19 basis points decrease in coupon yields, partially offset by a 7 basis points increase from lower premium amortization expense. The decrease in coupon yields was driven by paydowns of higher-yielding securities being reinvested in lower-yielding securities in the low interest rate environment. Premium amortization

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expense decreased by $1.5 million to $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2013, the remaining unamortized premium balance on our available-for-sale securities portfolio was $106 million.


•	Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 remained flat at $7.8 million. The items impacting interest expense were as follows:


◦	An increase in interest expense from interest-bearing deposits of $0.6 million, mainly attributable to an increase of $459 million in average interest-bearing deposits.


◦	A decrease in interest expense of $0.6 million related to our long-term debt, mainly attributable to a decrease of $0.5 million related to our 5.70% Senior Notes, which matured on June 1, 2012.

Net Interest Margin (Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)

Our net interest margin decreased by 5 basis points to 3.25 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 3.30 percent for the comparable 2012 period. The decrease in our net interest margin was primarily driven by lower overall yields on our loans and available-for-sale securities (as discussed above), largely offset by a favorable change in the mix of our interest-earnings assets. Our loan portfolio (higher-yielding assets) comprised 42.6 percent of our average interest-earning assets during the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 36.8 percent for the comparable 2012 period. Our interest-earning cash and cash equivalents (lower-yielding assets) comprised 4.0 percent of our average interest-earning assets during the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 6.3 percent for the comparable 2012 period.

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Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid (Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)

The average yield earned on interest-earning assets is the amount of annualized fully taxable equivalent interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. The average rate paid on funding sources is the amount of annualized interest expense expressed as a percentage of average funding sources. The following tables set forth average assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests and SVBFG stockholders’ equity, interest income, interest expense, annualized yields and rates, and the composition of our annualized net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

Average Balances, Rates and Yields for the Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013								2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance			Interest Income/ Expense			Yield/ Rate		Average Balance			Interest Income/ Expense			Yield/ Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Federal Reserve deposits, federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other short-term investment securities (1)	$	822,418		$	719		0.35	%	$	1,171,410		$	1,038		0.36	%
Available-for-sale securities: (2)
Taxable	10,803,735			45,752			1.72		10,405,476			47,375			1.83
Non-taxable (3)	83,811			1,229			5.95		92,236			1,384			6.03
Total loans, net of unearned income (4) (5)	8,680,917			123,744			5.78		6,804,348			109,461			6.47
Total interest-earning assets	20,390,881			171,444			3.41		18,473,470			159,258			3.47
Cash and due from banks	279,179								318,574
Allowance for loan losses	(115,486		)						(93,840		)
Other assets (6)	1,759,985								1,534,339
Total assets	$	22,314,559							$	20,232,543
Funding sources:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW deposits	$	135,436		$	117		0.35	%	$	104,498		$	79		0.30	%
Money market deposits	3,043,021			1,495			0.20		2,470,781			930			0.15
Money market deposits in foreign offices	115,659			28			0.10		152,582			37			0.10
Time deposits	172,401			173			0.41		152,621			179			0.47
Sweep deposits in foreign offices	1,932,495			238			0.05		2,059,284			256			0.05
Total interest-bearing deposits	5,399,012			2,051			0.15		4,939,766			1,481			0.12
Short-term borrowings	74,939			28			0.15		27,415			11			0.16
5.375% Senior Notes	348,013			4,821			5.62		347,810			4,815			5.57
Junior Subordinated Debentures	55,181			832			6.11		55,357			831			6.04
5.70% Senior Notes	—			—			—		143,485			503			1.41
6.05% Subordinated Notes	54,282			113			0.84		55,252			127			0.92
Other long-term debt	—			—			—		1,440			69			19.27
Total interest-bearing liabilities	5,931,427			7,845			0.54		5,570,525			7,837			0.57
Portion of noninterest-bearing funding sources	14,459,454								12,902,945
Total funding sources	20,390,881			7,845			0.16		18,473,470			7,837			0.17
Noninterest-bearing funding sources:
Demand deposits	13,386,501								12,025,997
Other liabilities	359,913								326,679
SVBFG stockholders’ equity	1,866,310								1,624,256
Noncontrolling interests	770,408								685,086
Portion used to fund interest-earning assets	(14,459,454		)						(12,902,945		)
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interest, and SVBFG stockholders’ equity	$	22,314,559							$	20,232,543
Net interest income and margin				$	163,599		3.25	%				$	151,421		3.30	%
Total deposits	$	18,785,513							$	16,965,763
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis				(430		)						(484		)
Net interest income, as reported				$	163,169							$	150,937


(1)	Includes average interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions of $176 million and $332 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, balances also include $375 million and $594 million, respectively, deposited at the FRB, earning interest at the Federal Funds target rate.

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(2)	Yields on available-for-sale securities are based on amortized cost, and therefore do not give effect to unrealized changes in fair value that are reflected in other comprehensive income.


(3)	Interest income on non-taxable available-for-sale securities is presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory income tax rate of 35.0 percent for all periods presented.


(4)	Nonaccrual loans are reflected in the average balances of loans.


(5)	Interest income includes loan fees of $16.8 million and $17.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


(6)	Average investment securities of $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were classified as other assets as they were noninterest-earning assets. These investments primarily consisted of non-marketable securities.

Provision for Loan Losses

Our provision for loan losses is based on our evaluation of the existing allowance for loan losses in relation to total gross loans using historical and other objective information, and on our qualitative assessment of the inherent and identified credit risks of the loan portfolio. The following table summarizes our allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Allowance for loan losses, beginning balance	$	110,651		$	89,947
Provision for loan losses	5,813			14,529
Gross loan charge-offs	(5,626		)	(6,990		)
Loan recoveries	1,367			3,436
Allowance for loan losses, ending balance	$	112,205		$	100,922
Provision for loan losses as a percentage of total gross loans (annualized)	0.26		%	0.81		%
Gross loan charge-offs as a percentage of average total gross loans (annualized)	0.26			0.41
Net loan charge-offs as a percentage of average total gross loans (annualized)	0.20			0.21
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of period-end total gross loans	1.26			1.41
Period-end total gross loans	$	8,922,829		$	7,180,779
Average total gross loans	8,755,699			6,861,122

We had a provision for loan losses of $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to a provision of $14.5 million for the comparable 2012 period. The provision of $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to net charge-offs of $4.3 million, as well as a nominal increase in the reserve percentage for our performing loans. The provision of $14.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 included $9.8 million for one nonperforming loan and $3.6 million related to net charge-offs. Gross loan charge-offs of $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were primarily from our life science and hardware client portfolios.

See “Consolidated Financial Condition—Credit Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses” below and Note 6—“Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report for further details on our allowance for loan losses.

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Noninterest Income

A summary of noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012		% Change
Core fee income:
Foreign exchange fees	$	13,448	$	12,103	11.1	%
Deposit service charges	8,793		8,096		8.6
Credit card fees	7,448		5,668		31.4
Letters of credit and standby letters of credit income	3,435		3,636		(5.5	)
Client investment fees	3,475		2,897		20.0
Total core fee income (1)	36,599		32,400		13.0
Gains on investment securities, net	27,438		7,839		NM
Gains on derivative instruments, net	11,040		5,976		84.7
Other	3,527		13,078		(73.0	)
Total noninterest income	$	78,604	$	59,293	32.6

NM—Not meaningful


(1)	The following table provides a reconciliation GAAP noninterest income to non-GAAP core fee income:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012		% Change
GAAP noninterest income (as reported)	$	78,604	$	59,293	32.6	%
Less: gains on investment securities, net	27,438		7,839		NM
Less: gains on derivative instruments, net	11,040		5,976		84.7
Less: other noninterest income	3,527		13,078		(73.0	)
Non-GAAP core fee income	$	36,599	$	32,400	13.0

NM—Not meaningful

Included in net income is income and expense attributable to noncontrolling interests. We recognize, as part of our investment funds management business through SVB Capital and Debt Fund Investments, the entire income or loss from funds where we own significantly less than 100% of the investment. We are required under GAAP to consolidate 100% of the results of entities that we are deemed to control, even though we may own less than 100% of such entities. The relevant amounts attributable to investors other than us are reflected under “Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests” on our statements of income. The non-GAAP tables presented below, for noninterest income and net gains on investment securities, all exclude noncontrolling interests. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that represent income attributable to investors other than us and our subsidiaries. Our management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our operating results and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or preferable to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The following table provides a summary of non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests:



	Three months ended March 31,
Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests (Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012		% Change
GAAP noninterest income (as reported)	$	78,604	$	59,293	32.6	%
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest	22,490		7,918		184.0
Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests	$	56,114	$	51,375	9.2

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Gains on Investment Securities, Net

Net gains on investment securities include both gains from our non-marketable and marketable securities, as well as gains from sales of our available-for-sale securities portfolio, when applicable.

Our available-for-sale securities portfolio is managed to optimize portfolio yield over the long-term in a manner consistent with our liquidity, credit diversification, and asset/liability strategies. Though infrequent, the sale of investments from our available-for-sale portfolio results in net gains or losses on investment securities.

We experience variability in the performance of our non-marketable and marketable investments from quarter to quarter, which results in net gains or losses on investment securities. This variability is due to a number of factors, including changes in the values of our investments, changes in the amount of distributions or liquidity events and general economic and market conditions. Such variability may lead to volatility in the gains from investment securities and as such our results for a particular period are not necessarily indicative of our expected performance in a future period.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, we had net gains on investment securities of $27.4 million, compared to net gains of $7.8 million for the comparable 2012 period. Gains on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests, were $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $0.5 million for the comparable 2012 period. The gains, net of noncontrolling interests, of $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were primarily driven by the following:


•	Gains of $2.4 million from our managed funds, primarily related to unrealized valuation increases and carried interest from three of our funds of funds.


•	Gains of $1.8 million from our investments in debt funds, driven by valuation increases from the investments within the funds.

The following tables provide a summary of non-GAAP net gains on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	Managed Funds of Funds		Managed Direct Venture Funds			Debt Funds			Available- For-Sale Securities			Strategic and Other Investments		Total
Three months ended March 31, 2013
Total gains (losses) on investment securities, net	$	22,802	$	1,856		$	1,753		$	(45	)	$	1,072	$	27,438
Less: income (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest	20,802		1,496			(2		)	—			—		22,296
Non-GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests	$	2,000	$	360		$	1,755		$	(45	)	$	1,072	$	5,142
Three months ended March 31, 2012
Total gains (losses) on investment securities, net	$	12,305	$	(4,682	)	$	881		$	(874	)	$	209	$	7,839
Less: income (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest	11,282		(3,959		)	15			—			—		7,338
Non-GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests	$	1,023	$	(723	)	$	866		$	(874	)	$	209	$	501

Foreign Exchange Fees

Foreign exchange fees were $13.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $12.1 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to a 7.8 percent increase in the number of trades, as well as an increase in commissioned notional volumes.

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Gains on Derivative Instruments, Net

A summary of gains on derivative instruments, net, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			% Change
Equity warrant assets (1)
Gains on exercises, net	$	814		$	2,941		(72.3	)%
Cancellations and expirations	(104		)	(569		)	(81.7	)
Changes in fair value	2,795			4,563			(38.7	)
Net gains on equity warrant assets	3,505			6,935			(49.5	)
Gains (losses) on foreign exchange forward contracts, net:
Gains on client foreign exchange forward contracts, net (2)	797			1,065			(25.2	)
Gains (losses) on internal foreign exchange forward contracts, net (3)	6,200			(2,051		)	NM
Total gains (losses) on foreign exchange forward contracts, net	6,997			(986		)	NM
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	60			389			(84.6	)
Net gains (losses) on other derivatives (4)	478			(362		)	NM
Gains on derivative instruments, net	$	11,040		$	5,976		84.7

NM—Not meaningful


(1)	At March 31, 2013, we held warrants in 1,282 companies, compared to 1,192 companies at March 31, 2012.


(2)	Represents the net gains for foreign exchange forward contracts executed on behalf of clients.


(3)	Represents the change in the fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts used to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure related to certain foreign currency denominated loans.


(4)	Primarily represents the change in fair value of loan conversion options held by SVB Financial. As of March 31, 2013, the loan conversion options related to five clients.

Net gains on derivative instruments were $11.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net gains of $6.0 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase in net gains on derivative instruments was primarily attributable to the following:

•

Net gains of $6.2 million on foreign exchange forward contracts hedging certain of our foreign currency denominated loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net losses of $2.1 million for the comparable 2012 period. The net gains of $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were primarily attributable to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro and Pound Sterling. These gains were largely offset by net losses of $7.1 million from the revaluation of foreign currency denominated instruments that are included in the line item "Other" within noninterest income as noted below.


•	Net gains on equity warrant assets of $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net gains of $6.9 million for the comparable 2012 period. The decrease was primarily reflective of higher levels of IPO and M&A activity in the first quarter of 2012.

Credit Card Fees

Credit card fees were $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $5.7 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to an increase in client volumes and the addition of new credit card clients.

Client Investment Fees

Client investment fees were $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $2.9 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to an increase in average client investment funds due to our clients’ increased utilization of our off-balance sheet sweep money market funds. The increase in average balances was partially offset by historically low yields on certain products, reflective of the current low interest rate environment. The following table summarizes average client investment funds for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

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	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2013		2012		% Change
Client directed investment assets (1)	$	6,898	$	7,556	(8.7	)%
Client investment assets under management	11,309		9,986		13.2
Sweep money market funds	4,283		1,341		NM
Total average client investment funds (2)	$	22,490	$	18,883	19.1

NM—Not meaningful


(1)	Comprised of mutual funds and Repurchase Agreement Program assets.


(2)	Client investment funds are maintained at third party financial institutions and are not recorded on our balance sheet.

The following table summarizes period-end client investment funds at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in millions)	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012	% Change
Client directed investment assets	6,943	7,604	(8.7	)%
Client investment assets under management	11,571	10,824	6.9
Sweep money market funds	4,467	4,085	9.4
Total period-end client investment funds	22,981	22,513	2.1

Other Noninterest Income

A summary of other noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012		% Change
Unused commitment fees	$	3,476		$	3,055	13.8	%
Fund management fees	2,769			2,828		(2.1	)
Service-based fee income (1)	1,804			2,374		(24.0	)
(Losses) gains on revaluation of foreign currency instruments (2)	(7,064		)	1,885		NM
Currency revaluation (losses) gains (3)	(55		)	615		(108.9	)
Other	2,597			2,321		11.9
Total other noninterest income	$	3,527		$	13,078	(73.0	)

NM—Not meaningful


(1)	Includes income from SVB Analytics.


(2)	Represents the revaluation of foreign currency denominated financial instruments issued and held by us, primarily loans, deposits and cash.


(3)	Includes the revaluation of foreign currency denominated assets of certain fund investments. Included in these amounts are gains of $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, attributable to noncontrolling interests calculated based on the ownership percentages of the noncontrolling interests.

Other noninterest income was $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $13.1 million for the comparable 2012 period. The decrease of $9.6 million was primarily due to the following:

•

Net losses on the revaluation of foreign currency instruments of $7.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net gains of $1.9 million for the comparable 2012 period. The net losses of $7.1 million were largely offset by net gains of $6.2 million on internal foreign exchange forward contracts economically hedging certain of these instruments, which are included within noninterest income on the line item "gains on derivative instruments" as noted above.


•	Currency revaluation losses of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net gains $0.6 million for the comparable 2012 period. The net gains of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against the Indian Rupee.

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•	A decrease of $0.6 million in service-based fee income, primarily due to the sale of certain assets related to our equity management services business in the second quarter of 2012.

Noninterest Expense

A summary of noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012			% Change
Compensation and benefits	$	88,704	$	83,737		5.9	%
Professional services	17,160		14,607			17.5
Premises and equipment	10,725		7,564			41.8
Business development and travel	8,272		7,746			6.8
Net occupancy	5,767		5,623			2.6
FDIC assessments	3,382		2,498			35.4
Correspondent bank fees	3,055		2,688			13.7
Provision for (reduction of) unfunded credit commitments	2,014		(258		)	NM
Other	9,935		7,807			27.3
Total noninterest expense	$	149,014	$	132,012		12.9

Included in noninterest expense is expense attributable to noncontrolling interests. See below for a summary of non-GAAP noninterest expense and non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio, both of which exclude noncontrolling interests.

Non-GAAP Noninterest Expense

We use and report non-GAAP noninterest expense, non-GAAP taxable equivalent revenue and non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio, which excludes noncontrolling interests. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by: (i) excluding certain items that represent expenses attributable to investors other than us and our subsidiaries, or certain items that do not occur every reporting period; or (ii) providing additional information used by management that is not otherwise required by GAAP or other applicable requirements. Our management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our operating results and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or preferable to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The table below provides a summary of non-GAAP noninterest expense and non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio, both net of noncontrolling interests:



	Three months ended March 31,
Non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio, net of noncontrolling interests (Dollars in thousands, except ratios)	2013			2012			% Change
GAAP noninterest expense	$	149,014		$	132,012		12.9	%
Less: amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,860			2,818			1.5
Non-GAAP noninterest expense, net of noncontrolling interests	$	146,154		$	129,194		13.1
GAAP taxable equivalent net interest income	$	163,599		$	151,421		8.0
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests	24			43			(44.2	)
Non-GAAP taxable equivalent net interest income, net of noncontrolling interests	163,575			151,378			8.1
Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests	56,114			51,375			9.2
Non-GAAP taxable equivalent revenue, net of noncontrolling interests	$	219,689		$	202,753		8.4
Non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio (1)	66.53		%	63.72		%	4.4


(1)	The non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing non-GAAP noninterest expense by non-GAAP total taxable-equivalent income.

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Compensation and Benefits Expense

The following table provides a summary of our compensation and benefits expense:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012		% Change
Compensation and benefits
Salaries and wages	$	39,323	$	38,120	3.2	%
Incentive compensation & ESOP	22,193		21,147		4.9
Other employee benefits (1)	27,188		24,470		11.1
Total compensation and benefits	$	88,704	$	83,737	5.9
Period-end full-time equivalent employees	1,663		1,554		7.0
Average full-time equivalent employees	1,655		1,556		6.4


(1)	Other employee benefits includes employer payroll taxes, group health and life insurance, share-based compensation, 401(k), warrant and retention plans, agency fees and other employee related expenses.

Compensation and benefits expense was $88.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $83.7 million for the comparable 2012 period. The key changes in factors affecting compensation and benefits expense were as follows:

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An increase of $2.7 million in other employee benefits, primarily due to an increase in the number of average FTEs, as well as an increase in group health and life insurance expense. Average FTEs increased by 99 to 1,655 FTEs for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 1,556 FTEs for the comparable 2012 period. The increase in headcount was primarily to support our product development, operational and sales and advisory teams, as well as to support our commercial banking operations and initiatives.


•	An increase of $2.2 million in total salaries and wages, incentive compensation and ESOP expenses, primarily due to an increase in the number of average FTEs.

Our variable compensation plans primarily consist of our Incentive Compensation Plan, Direct Drive Incentive Compensation Plan, Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan, 401(k) and ESOP Plan, Retention Program and Warrant Incentive Plan. Total costs incurred under these plans were $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $27.8 million for the comparable 2012 period. These amounts are included in total compensation and benefits expense discussed above.

Professional Services

Professional services expense was $17.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $14.6 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to increased consulting fees related to our ongoing business and IT infrastructure initiatives.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment expense was $10.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $7.6 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase was primarily due to increased spending to enhance and maintain our IT infrastructure.

Business Development and Travel

Business development and travel expense was $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $7.7 million for the comparable 2012 period. The increase was primarily reflective of our increased focus on global initiatives and increased business development activity.

Provision for (Reduction of) Unfunded Credit Commitments

We recorded a provision for unfunded credit commitments of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to a reduction of provision of $0.3 million for the comparable 2012 period. The provision of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to an increase in unfunded credit commitment balances of $560 million from December 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

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Other Noninterest Expense

A summary of other noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012		% Change
Telephone	$	1,557	$	1,784	(12.7	)%
Client services	1,935		1,253		54.4
Data processing services	1,912		1,405		36.1
Tax credit fund amortization	1,317		1,058		24.5
Postage and supplies	538		625		(13.9	)
Dues and publications	458		474		(3.4	)
Other	2,218		1,208		83.6
Total other noninterest expense	$	9,935	$	7,807	27.3

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

Included in net income is income and expense attributable to noncontrolling interests. The relevant amounts attributable to investors other than us are reflected under “Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests” on our statements of income.

In the table below, noninterest income consists primarily of investment gains and losses from our consolidated funds. Noninterest expense is primarily related to management fees paid by our managed funds to SVB Financial’s subsidiaries as the funds’ general partners. A summary of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, is as follows:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			% Change
Net interest income (1)	$	(24	)	$	(43	)	(44.2	)%
Noninterest income (1)	(23,288		)	(6,632		)	NM
Noninterest expense (1)	2,860			2,818			1.5
Carried interest (2)	798			(1,286		)	(162.1	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	(19,654	)	$	(5,143	)	NM


(1)	Represents noncontrolling interests’ share in net interest income, noninterest income and noninterest expense.


(2)	Represents the preferred allocation of income earned by the general partners or limited partners of certain consolidated funds.

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax expense rate was 39.2 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 40.6 percent for the comparable 2012 period. The decrease in the tax rate was primarily attributable to lower state taxes and higher credits from low income housing investments.

Our effective tax rate is calculated by dividing income tax expense by the sum of income before income tax expense and the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

Operating Segment Results

We have three segments for which we report our financial information: Global Commercial Bank, SVB Private Bank and SVB Capital.

We report segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of our reporting segments. Please refer to Note 10—”Segment Reporting” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional details.

Our primary source of revenue is from net interest income, which is primarily the difference between interest earned on loans, net of FTP, and interest paid on deposits, net of FTP. Accordingly, our segments are reported using net interest income,

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net of FTP. FTP is an internal measurement framework designed to assess the financial impact of a financial institution’s sources and uses of funds. It is the mechanism by which an earnings credit is given for deposits raised, and an earnings charge is made for funded loans.

Changes in an individual client’s primary relationship designation have resulted, and in the future may result, in the inclusion of certain clients in different segments in different periods. The following is our reportable segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

Global Commercial Bank



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			% Change
Net interest income	$	148,936		$	143,264		4.0	%
Provision for loan losses	(6,207		)	(13,236		)	(53.1	)
Noninterest income	46,541			39,928			16.6
Noninterest expense	(105,578		)	(96,443		)	9.5
Income before income tax expense	$	83,692		$	73,513		13.8
Total average loans, net of unearned income	$	7,868,587		$	6,031,356		30.5
Total average assets	20,463,477			18,556,741			10.3
Total average deposits	18,302,877			16,702,114			9.6

NM—Not meaningful

Three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012

Net interest income from our Global Commercial Bank (“GCB”) increased by $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to a $14.2 million increase in loan interest income resulting mainly from an increase in average loan balances, partially offset by lower loan yields. Additionally, GCB had a $3.7 million increase in the FTP earned for deposits due to deposit growth. These increases were partially offset by an $11.9 million decrease in the FTP earned for deposits from decreases in market interest rates.

We had a provision for loan losses for GCB of $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to a provision of $13.2 million for the comparable 2012 period. The provision of $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to net charge-offs. The provision of $13.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily driven by $9.8 million for one nonperforming loan.

Noninterest income increased by $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to an increase in gains from debt fund investments, credit card fees and foreign exchange fees. The increase in gains from debt fund investments was driven by valuation increases from the investments within the funds. The increase in credit card fees was primarily due to an increase in client volumes and the addition of new credit card clients. The increase in foreign exchange fees was primarily due to improved business conditions for our clients, which has resulted in a 7.8 percent increase in the number of trades, as well as an increase in commissioned notional volumes.

Noninterest expense increased by $9.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to an increase in salaries and wages, premises and equipment, and professional services expense. The increase in salaries and wages expense was primarily due to an increase in the average number of FTEs at GCB, which increased by 101 to 1,319 FTEs for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 1,218 FTEs for the comparable 2012 period. The increase in average FTEs was attributable to increases in positions for product development, operational and sales and advisory, as well as to support our commercial banking operations and initiatives. The increase in premises and equipment expense was primarily due to increased spending to enhance and maintain our IT infrastructure. The increase in professional services expense was primarily due to increased consulting fees related to our ongoing business and IT infrastructure initiatives

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SVB Private Bank



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			% Change
Net interest income	$	6,104		$	4,965		22.9	%
Reduction of (provision for) loan losses	394			(1,293		)	(130.5	)
Noninterest income	234			157			49.0
Noninterest expense	(3,461		)	(3,126		)	10.7
Income before income tax expense	$	3,271		$	703		NM
Total average loans, net of unearned income	$	844,807		$	737,968		14.5
Total average assets	853,932			741,962			15.1
Total average deposits	470,673			240,500			95.7

Three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012

Net interest income from SVB Private Bank increased by $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to an increase in the FTP earned for deposits due to deposit growth and an increase in loan interest income from an increase in average loan balances. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the overall yield on our loan portfolio, reflective of the current low interest rate environment.

SVB Private Bank had a reduction of provision for loan losses of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to a provision of $1.3 million for the comparable 2012 period. The reduction of provision for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to net loan recoveries.

Noninterest expense increased by $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to an increase in premises and equipment and compensation expenses to support the growth of SVB Private Bank.

SVB Capital



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			% Change
Net interest income	$	1		$	7		(85.7	)%
Noninterest income	5,441			3,587			51.7
Noninterest expense	(2,386		)	(2,536		)	(5.9	)
Income before income tax expense	$	3,056		$	1,058		188.8
Total average assets	$	238,743		$	260,127		(8.2	)

NM—Not meaningful

SVB Capital’s components of noninterest income primarily include net gains and losses on marketable and non-marketable securities, carried interest and fund management fees. All components of income before income tax expense discussed below are net of noncontrolling interests.

We experience variability in the performance of SVB Capital from quarter to quarter due to a number of factors, including changes in the values of our funds’ underlying investments, changes in the amount of distributions and general economic and market conditions. Such variability may lead to volatility in the gains and losses from investment securities and cause our results to differ from period to period. Results for a particular period may not be indicative of future performance.

Three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012

Noninterest income increased by $1.9 million to $5.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to higher net gains on investment securities. SVB Capital’s components of noninterest income primarily include the following:


•	Net gains on investment securities of $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net gains of $0.6 million for the comparable 2012 period. The net gains on investment securities of $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were primarily driven by unrealized valuation increases and carried interest from three of our managed funds of funds.

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•	Fund management fees of $2.8 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Consolidated Financial Condition

Our total assets remained flat at $22.8 billion for both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Below is a summary of the individual components of total assets.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.5 billion at March 31, 2013, an increase of $510 million, or 50.6 percent, compared to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily due to deposit inflows towards the end of the period.

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $634 million and $72 million, respectively, of our cash and due from banks was deposited at the FRB and was earning interest at the Federal Funds target rate, and interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions were $213 million and $283 million, respectively.

Investment Securities

Investment securities totaled $12.1 billion at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $403 million, or 3.2 percent, compared to $12.5 billion at December 31, 2012. Our investment securities portfolio consists of both an available-for-sale securities portfolio, which represents interest-earning investment securities, and a non-marketable securities portfolio, which primarily represents investments managed as part of our funds management business. The decrease of $403 million included a decrease of $435 million in available-for-sale securities, partially offset by an increase of $32 million in non-marketable securities. The major components of the change are explained below.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Our available-for-sale securities portfolio is a fixed income investment portfolio that is managed to optimize portfolio yield over the long-term consistent with our liquidity, credit diversification and asset/liability strategies. Available-for-sale securities were $10.9 billion at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $435 million, or 3.8 percent, compared to $11.3 billion at December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to paydowns, scheduled maturities and called maturities of $654 million, partially offset by purchases of new investments of $220 million. The paydowns of securities of $654 million were comprised of $486 million in fixed-rate securities and $167 million in variable-rate securities. The purchases of new investments of $220 million were primarily comprised of fixed-rate agency-issued mortgage securities.

Portfolio duration is a standard measure used to approximate changes in the market value of fixed income instruments due to a change in market interest rates. The measure is an estimate based on the level of current market interest rates, expectations for changes in the path of forward rates and the effect of forward rates on mortgage prepayment speed assumptions. As such, portfolio duration will fluctuate with changes in market interest rates. Changes in portfolio duration are also impacted by changes in the mix of longer versus shorter term-to-maturity securities. At March 31, 2013 our estimated portfolio duration was 2.4 years, compared to 2.2 years at December 31, 2012.

Non-Marketable Securities

Our non-marketable securities portfolio primarily represents investments in venture capital funds, debt funds and private portfolio companies. A majority of these investments are managed through our SVB Capital funds business in funds of funds and direct venture funds. Included in our non-marketable securities carried under fair value accounting are amounts that are attributable to noncontrolling interests. We are required under GAAP to consolidate 100% of these investments that we are deemed to control, even though we may own less than 100% of such entities. See below for a summary of the carrying value (as reported) of non-marketable securities compared to the amounts attributable to SVBFG.

Non-marketable securities were $1.2 billion at March 31, 2013, an increase of $32 million, or 2.7 percent, compared to $1.2 billion at December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily attributable to additional capital calls for fund investments. The following table summarizes the carrying value (as reported) of nonmarketable securities compared to the amounts attributable to SVBFG (which generally represents the carrying value times our ownership percentage) at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

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	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying value (as reported)		Amount attributable to SVBFG		Carrying value (as reported)		Amount attributable to SVBFG
Non-marketable securities (fair value accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments (1)	$	701,076	$	77,282	$	665,921	$	75,893
Other venture capital investments (2)	124,786		8,647		127,091		8,962
Non-marketable securities (equity method accounting):
Other investments	140,607		140,607		139,330		139,330
Low income housing tax credit funds	69,263		69,263		70,318		70,318
Non-marketable securities (cost method accounting):
Venture capital and private equity fund investments	160,870		160,870		161,884		161,884
Other investments	19,186		19,186		19,721		19,721
Total non-marketable securities	$	1,215,788	$	475,855	$	1,184,265	$	476,108


(1)	The following table shows the amounts of venture capital and private equity fund investments held by the following consolidated funds and amounts attributable to SVBFG for each fund at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying value (as reported)		Amount attributable to SVBFG		Carrying value (as reported)		Amount attributable to SVBFG
SVB Strategic Investors Fund, LP	$	32,142	$	4,037	$	32,850	$	4,126
SVB Strategic Investors Fund II, LP	92,834		7,957		91,294		7,825
SVB Strategic Investors Fund III, LP	212,392		12,469		209,696		12,311
SVB Strategic Investors Fund IV, LP	189,369		9,468		169,931		8,497
Strategic Investors Fund V Funds	51,985		149		40,622		112
SVB Capital Preferred Return Fund, LP	54,919		12,953		53,643		12,652
SVB Capital—NT Growth Partners, LP	59,835		23,729		60,120		23,842
SVB Capital Partners II, LP	1,138		58		1,303		66
Other private equity fund	6,462		6,462		6,462		6,462
Total venture capital and private equity fund investments	$	701,076	$	77,282	$	665,921	$	75,893


(2)	The following table shows the amounts of other venture capital investments held by the following consolidated funds and amounts attributable to SVBFG for each fund at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying value (as reported)		Amount attributable to SVBFG		Carrying value (as reported)		Amount attributable to SVBFG
Silicon Valley BancVentures, LP	$	39,971	$	4,275	$	43,493	$	4,652
SVB Capital Partners II, LP	80,966		4,112		79,761		4,051
SVB Capital Shanghai Yangpu Venture Capital Fund	3,849		260		3,837		259
Total other venture capital investments	$	124,786	$	8,647	$	127,091	$	8,962

Loans

Loans, net of unearned income were $8.8 billion at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $102 million, or 1.1 percent, compared to $8.9 billion at December 31, 2012. Unearned income was $78 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $77 million at December 31, 2012. Total gross loans were $8.9 billion at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $101 million, or 1.1 percent, compared to $9.0 billion at December 31, 2012. The decrease came primarily from our venture capital/private equity portfolio due to paydowns of capital call lines of credit, partially offset by increases from our hardware and software portfolios. The breakdown of total gross loans and total loans as a percentage of total gross loans by category is as follows:

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	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Percentage		Amount		Percentage
Commercial loans:
Software	$	3,490,963	39.1	%	$	3,293,899	36.5	%
Hardware	1,233,181		13.8		1,129,484		12.5
Venture capital/private equity	1,335,561		15.0		1,749,903		19.4
Life science	1,028,275		11.5		1,076,792		11.9
Premium wine	140,439		1.6		144,937		1.6
Other	345,630		3.9		318,588		3.5
Total commercial loans	7,574,049		84.9		7,713,603		85.5
Real estate secured loans:
Premium wine	465,947		5.2		414,347		4.6
Consumer loans	724,849		8.1		685,493		7.6
Total real estate secured loans	1,190,796		13.3		1,099,840		12.2
Construction loans	58,726		0.7		65,726		0.7
Consumer loans	99,258		1.1		145,079		1.6
Total gross loans	$	8,922,829	100.0	%	$	9,024,248	100.0	%

Loan Concentration

The following table provides a summary of loans by size and category. The breakout of the categories is based on total client balances (individually or in the aggregate) as of March 31, 2013:



	March 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Less than Five Million		Five to Ten Million		Ten to Twenty Million		Twenty to Thirty Million		Thirty Million or More		Total
Commercial loans:
Software	$	1,059,799	$	482,095	$	732,226	$	833,598	$	383,245	$	3,490,963
Hardware	300,201		265,556		121,781		254,908		290,735		1,233,181
Venture capital/private equity	264,054		160,364		326,635		192,140		392,368		1,335,561
Life science	281,225		211,830		193,323		190,696		151,201		1,028,275
Premium wine (1)	64,483		36,033		17,256		7,125		15,542		140,439
Other	117,462		56,990		51,166		85,012		35,000		345,630
Commercial loans	2,087,224		1,212,868		1,442,387		1,563,479		1,268,091		7,574,049
Real estate secured loans:
Premium wine (1)	118,420		124,062		114,620		62,167		46,678		465,947
Consumer loans (2)	603,509		77,823		43,517		—		—		724,849
Real estate secured loans	721,929		201,885		158,137		62,167		46,678		1,190,796
Construction loans	17,828		40,898		—		—		—		58,726
Consumer loans (2)	33,757		22,631		870		—		42,000		99,258
Total gross loans	$	2,860,738	$	1,478,282	$	1,601,394	$	1,625,646	$	1,356,769	$	8,922,829


(1)	Premium wine clients can have loan balances included in both commercial loans and real estate secured loans, the total of which are used for the breakout of the above categories.


(2)	Consumer loan clients have loan balances included in both real estate secured loans and other consumer loans, the total of which are used for the breakout of the above categories.

At March 31, 2013, gross loans (individually or in the aggregate) totaling $3.0 billion, or 33.4 percent percent of our portfolio, were equal to or greater than $20 million to any single client. These loans represented 99 clients, and of these loans, none were on nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2013.

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The following table provides a summary of loans by size and category. The breakout of the categories is based on total client balances (individually or in the aggregate) as of December 31, 2012:



	December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Less than Five Million		Five to Ten Million		Ten to Twenty Million		Twenty to Thirty Million		Thirty Million or More		Total
Commercial loans:
Software	$	991,011	$	575,721	$	601,400	$	731,840	$	393,927	$	3,293,899
Hardware	295,981		203,813		176,854		229,913		222,923		1,129,484
Venture capital/private equity	298,299		194,717		285,914		301,061		669,912		1,749,903
Life science	280,100		221,399		223,104		200,056		152,133		1,076,792
Premium wine (1)	71,472		24,986		41,979		6,500		—		144,937
Other	89,703		56,078		55,608		54,620		62,579		318,588
Commercial loans	2,026,566		1,276,714		1,384,859		1,523,990		1,501,474		7,713,603
Real estate secured loans:
Premium wine (1)	101,501		110,080		128,950		42,316		31,500		414,347
Consumer loans (2)	563,319		78,531		43,643		—		—		685,493
Real estate secured loans	664,820		188,611		172,593		42,316		31,500		1,099,840
Construction loans	17,182		33,928		14,616		—		—		65,726
Consumer loans (2)	29,436		46,152		24,491		—		45,000		145,079
Total gross loans	$	2,738,004	$	1,545,405	$	1,596,559	$	1,566,306	$	1,577,974	$	9,024,248


(1)	Premium wine clients can have loan balances included in both commercial loans and real estate secured loans, the total of which are used for the breakout of the above categories.


(2)	Consumer loan clients have loan balances included in both real estate secured loans and other consumer loans, the total of which are used for the breakout of the above categories.

At December 31, 2012, gross loans (individually or in the aggregate) totaling $3.1 billion, or 34.8 percent of our portfolio, were equal to or greater than $20 million to any single client. These loans represented 102 clients, and of these loans, none were on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2012.

The credit profile of our clients varies across our loan portfolio, based on the nature of the lending we do for different market segments. Our technology and life sciences loan portfolio includes loans to clients at all stages of their life cycles, beginning with our SVB Accelerator practice, which serves our emerging or early-stage clients. Loans provided to early-stage clients represent a relatively small percentage of our overall portfolio at 9.5 percent of total gross loans at March 31, 2013, compared to 8.8 percent at December 31, 2012. Typically these loans are made to companies with modest or negative cash flows and no established record of profitable operations. Repayment of these loans may be dependent upon receipt by borrowers of additional equity financing from venture capitalists or others, or in some cases, a successful sale to a third party or a public offering. Venture capital firms may provide financing at lower levels, more selectively or on less favorable terms, which may have an adverse effect on our borrowers that are otherwise dependent on such financing to repay their loans to us. When repayment is dependent upon the next round of venture investment and there is an indication that further investment is unlikely or will not occur, it is often likely the company would need to be sold to repay debt in full. If reasonable efforts have not yielded a likely buyer willing to repay all debt at the close of the sale or on commercially viable terms, the account will most likely be deemed to be impaired.

At March 31, 2013, our lending to venture capital/private equity firms represented 15.0 percent of total gross loans, compared to 19.4 percent of total gross loans at December 31, 2012. Many of these clients have capital call lines of credit, the repayment of which is dependent on the payment of capital calls by the underlying limited partner investors in the funds managed by these firms.

At March 31, 2013, sponsor-led buyout loans represented 13.0 percent of total gross loans, compared to 11.8 percent of total gross loans at December 31, 2012. These loans are typically larger in nature and repayment is generally dependent upon the cash flows of the acquired company. However, these loans are typically highly-secured and therefore carry lower credit risk.

At March 31, 2013, our asset-based lending, which consists primarily of working capital lines and accounts receivable factoring represented 7.5 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively, of total gross loans, compared to 7.0 percent and 4.8 percent, respectively at December 31, 2012. The repayment of these arrangements is dependent on the financial condition, and payment ability, of third parties with whom our clients do business.

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Approximately 42.5 percent of our outstanding total gross loan balances as of March 31, 2013 were to borrowers based in California compared to 38.5 percent as of December 31, 2012. Other than California, there are no states with balances greater than 10 percent.

See generally “Risk Factors–Credit Risks” set forth under Item 1A, Part I in our 2012 Form 10-K.

Credit Quality Indicators

As of March 31, 2013, our criticized and impaired loans represented 6.4 percent of our total gross loans. This compares to 6.6 percent at December 31, 2012. A majority of our criticized loans are from our SVB Accelerator portfolio, serving our emerging or early stage clients. Loans to early stage clients make up 9.5 percent of our loan portfolio. It is common for an emerging or early stage client’s remaining liquidity to fall temporarily below the threshold for a pass-rated credit during its capital-raising period for a new round of funding. This situation typically lasts only a few weeks and, in our experience, generally resolves itself with a subsequent round of venture funding. As a result, we expect that each of our early-stage clients will be managed through our criticized portfolio during a portion of their life cycle. Criticized loan levels will continue to vary but are expected to remain within the current range.

Credit Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses

Nonperforming assets consist of loans past due 90 days or more that are still accruing interest and loans on nonaccrual status. We measure all loans placed on nonaccrual status for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral or the net present value of the expected cash flows. The table below sets forth certain data and ratios between nonperforming loans, nonperforming assets and the allowance for loan losses:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Gross nonperforming, past due, and restructured loans:
Loans past due 90 days or more still accruing interest	$	36		$	19
Impaired loans	44,346			38,279
Performing TDRs	1,522			734
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total gross loans	0.50		%	0.42		%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets	0.19			0.17		%
Allowance for loan losses	$	112,205		$	110,651
As a percentage of total gross loans	1.26		%	1.23		%
As a percentage of total gross nonperforming loans	253.02			289.06
Allowance for loan losses for impaired loans	$	7,728		$	6,261
As a percentage of total gross loans	0.09		%	0.07		%
As a percentage of total gross nonperforming loans	17.43			16.36
Allowance for loan losses for total gross performing loans	$	104,477		$	104,390
As a percentage of total gross loans	1.17		%	1.16		%
As a percentage of total gross performing loans	1.18			1.16
Total gross loans	$	8,922,829		$	9,024,248
Total gross performing loans	8,878,483			8,985,969
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments (1)	24,300			22,299
As a percentage of total unfunded credit commitments	0.26		%	0.26		%
Total unfunded credit commitments (2)	$	9,170,337		$	8,610,791


(1)	The “Reserve for unfunded credit commitments” is included as a component of other liabilities. See “Provision for Unfunded Credit Commitments” above for a discussion of the changes to the reserve.


(2)	Includes unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit.

Our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total gross loans increased to 1.26 percent at March 31, 2013, compared to 1.23 percent at December 31, 2012. The increase is primarily reflective of a nominal increase in the reserve percentage for our performing loans, which increased to 1.18 percent at March 31, 2013, compared to 1.16 percent at December 31, 2012.

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Our nonperforming loans were $44.3 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $38.3 million at December 31, 2012. The increase of $6.0 million was primarily driven by two new nonperforming loans (software and hardware) that had a combined impaired balance of $5.7 million at March 31, 2013. The allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans was $7.7 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $6.3 million at December 31, 2012.

Average impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 were $41.4 million and $37.8 million, respectively. If the impaired loans had not been impaired, $1.0 million and $0.6 million in interest income would have been recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets

A summary of accrued interest receivable and other assets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		% Change
Derivative assets, gross (1)	$	96,773	$	98,266	(1.5	)%
Accrued interest receivable	64,375		64,167		0.3
FHLB and FRB stock	39,806		39,806		—
Foreign exchange spot contract assets, gross	84,096		42,653		97.2
Accounts receivable	14,721		15,650		(5.9	)
Prepaid FDIC assessments	230		461		(50.1	)
Other assets	54,401		65,868		(17.4	)
Total accrued interest receivable and other assets	$	354,402	$	326,871	8.4


(1)	See “Derivatives” section below.

Foreign Exchange Spot Contract Assets

Foreign exchange spot contract assets represent unsettled client trades at the end of the period. The increase of $41 million was primarily due to increased client trade activity at period-end, and is consistent with the increase in foreign exchange spot contract liabilities (see “Other Liabilities” section below).

Derivatives

Derivative instruments are recorded as a component of other assets and other liabilities on the balance sheet. The following table provides a summary of derivative assets and liabilities, net at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			% Change
Assets:
Equity warrant assets	$	72,333		$	74,272		(2.6	)%
Foreign exchange forward and option contracts	13,752			13,541			1.6
Interest rate swaps	8,506			9,005			(5.5	)
Loan conversion options	1,529			890			71.8
Client interest rate derivatives	653			558			17.0
Total derivative assets	$	96,773		$	98,266		(1.5	)
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange forward and option contracts	$	(11,513	)	$	(12,847	)	(10.4	)
Client interest rate derivatives	(691		)	(590		)	17.1
Total derivative liabilities	$	(12,204	)	$	(13,437	)	(9.2	)

Equity Warrant Assets

In connection with negotiating credit facilities and certain other services, we often obtain rights to acquire stock in the form of equity warrant assets in primarily private, venture-backed companies in the technology and life science industries. At March 31, 2013, we held warrants in 1,282 companies, compared to 1,270 companies at December 31, 2012. The change in fair value of equity warrant assets is recorded in gains on derivatives instruments, net, in noninterest income, a component of

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consolidated net income. The following table provides a summary of transactions and valuation changes for equity warrant assets for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	74,272		$	66,953
New equity warrant assets	2,503			2,608
Non-cash increases in fair value	2,795			4,563
Exercised equity warrant assets	(7,133		)	(2,151		)
Terminated equity warrant assets	(104		)	(569		)
Balance, end of period	$	72,333		$	71,404

Interest Rate Swaps

For information on our interest rate swaps, see Note 8–“Derivative Financial Instruments” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Foreign Exchange Forward and Foreign Currency Option Contracts

We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts with clients involved in foreign activities, either as the purchaser or seller, depending upon the clients’ need. For each forward or option contract entered into with our clients, we enter into an opposite way forward or option contract with a correspondent bank, which mitigates the risk of fluctuations in currency rates. We enter into forward contracts with correspondent banks to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure related to certain foreign currency denominated loans. Revaluations of foreign currency denominated loans are recorded on the line item “Other” as part of noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income. We have not experienced nonperformance by a counterparty and therefore have not incurred related losses. Further, we anticipate performance by all counterparties. Our net exposure for foreign exchange forward and foreign currency option contracts at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 amounted to $2.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For additional information on our foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts, see Note 8- “Derivative Financial Instruments” of the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” under Part I, Item I in this report.

Deposits

Deposits were $19.3 billion at March 31, 2013, an increase of $133 million, or 0.7 percent, compared to $19.2 billion at December 31, 2012. At March 31, 2013, 27.3 percent of our total deposits were interest-bearing deposits, compared to 27.6 percent at December 31, 2012.

At March 31, 2013, the aggregate balance of time deposit accounts individually equal to or greater than $100,000 totaled $152 million, compared to $133 million at December 31, 2012. At March 31, 2013, substantially all time deposit accounts individually equal to or greater than $100,000 were scheduled to mature within one year. No material portion of our deposits has been obtained from a single depositor and the loss of any one depositor would not materially affect our business.

Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings were $7.5 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $166 million at December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to overnight borrowings of $160 million at December 31, 2012, which were repaid early in 2013. Overnight borrowings are utilized for daily cash management purposes and are a normal part of our liquidity management practices.

Long-Term Debt

At March 31, 2013, we had long-term debt of $457 million, compared to $458 million at December 31, 2012. At March 31, 2013, long-term debt included our 5.375% Senior Notes, 6.05% Subordinated Notes and 7.0% Junior Subordinated Debentures. For more information on our long-term debt, see Note 7–“Short-term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

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Other Liabilities

A summary of other liabilities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:



(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		% Change
Foreign exchange spot contract liabilities, gross	$	125,846	$	57,868	117.5	%
Accrued compensation	31,834		94,209		(66.2	)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments	24,300		22,299		9.0
Derivative liabilities, gross (1)	12,204		13,437		(9.2	)
Deferred tax liabilities	15,614		25,580		(39.0	)
Other	149,582		147,173		1.6
Total other liabilities	$	359,380	$	360,566	(0.3	)


(1)	See “Derivatives” section above.

Foreign Exchange Spot Contract Liabilities

Foreign exchange spot contract liabilities represent unsettled client trades at the end of the period. The increase of $68 million was primarily due to increased client trade activity at period-end, and is consistent with the increase in foreign exchange spot contract assets. (See “Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets” section above).

Accrued Compensation

Accrued compensation includes amounts for our Incentive Compensation Plans, Direct Drive Incentive Compensation Plan, Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan, Retention Program, Warrant Incentive Plan, ESOP and other compensation arrangements. The decrease of $62 million was primarily the result of 2012 incentive compensation payouts during the first quarter of 2013, partially offset by additional accruals for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

The decrease in deferred tax liabilities of $10 million was primarily due to a decrease in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities resulting from increases in period-end market interest rates.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests totaled $780 million and $775 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The increase of $5.2 million was primarily due to net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $19.7 million for the three month ended March 31, 2013, partially offset by $14.5 million of contributed capital (net of distributions) from investors in our managed funds.

Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.



	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Total Balance			Level 3			Total Balance			Level 3
Assets carried at fair value	$	11,840,976		$	891,908		$	12,244,783		$	859,141
As a percentage of total assets	51.9		%	3.9		%	53.8		%	3.8		%
Liabilities carried at fair value	$	12,204		$	—		$	13,437		$	—
As a percentage of total liabilities	0.1		%	—		%	0.1		%	—		%
	Level 1 and 2			Level 3			Level 1 and 2			Level 3
Percentage of assets measured at fair value	92.5		%	7.5		%	93.0		%	7.0		%

As of March 31, 2013, our available-for-sale securities, consisting primarily of agency-issued mortgage-backed securities and debentures issued by the U.S. government and its agencies, represented, totaled $10.9 billion, or 92.1 percent of our portfolio of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, compared to $11.3 billion, or 92.6 percent, as of December 31, 2012. These

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instruments were classified as Level 2 because their valuations were based on indicative prices corroborated by observable market quotes or valuation techniques with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. The fair value of our available-for-sale securities portfolio is sensitive to changes in levels of market interest rates and market perceptions of credit quality of the underlying securities. Market valuations and impairment analyses on assets in the available-for-sale securities portfolio are reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis. Assets valued using Level 2 measurements also include equity warrant assets in shares of public company capital stock, marketable securities, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forward and option contracts, loan conversion options and client interest rate derivatives.

Financial assets valued using Level 3 measurements consist of our investments in venture capital and private equity funds and direct equity investments in privately held companies, as well as equity warrant assets in shares of private company capital stock.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis experienced net realized and unrealized gains of $26.2 million (which is inclusive of noncontrolling interest), primarily due to valuation increases in underlying fund investments in our managed funds, as well as gains from liquidity events and distributions. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis experienced net realized and unrealized gains of $12.3 million, (which is inclusive of noncontrolling interest).

The valuation of non-marketable securities and equity warrant assets in shares of private company capital stock is subject to significant judgment. The inherent uncertainty in the process of valuing securities for which a ready market does not exist may cause our estimated values of these securities to differ significantly from the values that would have been derived had a ready market for the securities existed, and those differences could be material. The timing and amount of changes in fair value, if any, of these financial instruments depend upon factors beyond our control, including the performance of the underlying companies, fluctuations in the market prices of the preferred or common stock of the underlying companies, general volatility and interest rate market factors, and legal and contractual restrictions. The timing and amount of actual net proceeds, if any, from the disposition of these financial instruments depend upon factors beyond our control, including investor demand for IPOs, levels of M&A activity, legal and contractual restrictions on our ability to sell, and the perceived and actual performance of portfolio companies. All of these factors are difficult to predict and there can be no assurances that we will realize the full value of these securities, which could result in significant losses. (see “Risk Factors” set forth in our 2012 Form 10-K).

Capital Resources

Our management seeks to maintain adequate capital to support anticipated asset growth, operating needs and unexpected credit risks, and to ensure that SVB Financial and the Bank are in compliance with all regulatory capital guidelines. Our primary sources of new capital include retained earnings and proceeds from the sale and issuance of capital stock or other securities. Our management engages, in consultation with the Finance Committee of our Board of Directors, in a regular capital planning process in an effort to optimize the use of the capital available to us and to appropriately plan for our future capital needs. The capital plan considers capital needs for the foreseeable future and allocates capital to both existing and future business activities. Expected future use or activities for which capital may be set aside include balance sheet growth and associated relative increases in market or credit exposure, investment activity, potential product and business expansions, acquisitions and strategic or infrastructure investments.

SVBFG Stockholders’ Equity

SVBFG stockholders’ equity totaled $1.9 billion at March 31, 2013, an increase of $52 million, or 2.8 percent, compared to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2012. This increase was primarily the result of net income of $40.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and an increase in additional-paid-in-capital of $24 million primarily from stock option exercises and ESOP contributions during the three months ended March 31, 2013. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $13 million primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of our available-for-sale securities portfolio as a result of increases in period-end market interest rates.

Funds generated through retained earnings are a significant source of capital and liquidity and are expected to continue to be so in the future.

Capital Ratios

Both SVB Financial and the Bank are subject to various capital adequacy guidelines issued by the Federal Reserve Board and the California Department of Financial Institutions. To be classified as “adequately capitalized” under these capital guidelines, minimum ratios for total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital and Tier 1 leverage ratio for bank holding companies and banks are 8.0%, 4.0% and 4.0%, respectively.

To be classified as “well capitalized” under these capital guidelines, minimum ratios for total risk-based capital and Tier 1 risk-based capital for bank holding companies and banks are 10.0% and 6.0%, respectively. Under the same capital adequacy

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guidelines, a well-capitalized state member bank must maintain a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.0%. There is no Tier 1 leverage requirement for a holding company to be deemed well-capitalized.

The Federal Reserve has not issued any minimum guidelines for the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio or the tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio. However, we believe these ratios provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our capital levels and are therefore provided below.

Regulatory capital ratios for SVB Financial and the Bank exceeded minimum federal regulatory guidelines for a well-capitalized depository institution as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Capital ratios for SVB Financial and the Bank, compared to the minimum regulatory ratios to be considered “well capitalized” and “adequately capitalized”, are set forth below:



	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		Minimum ratio to be “Well Capitalized”		Minimum ratio to be “Adequately Capitalized”
SVB Financial:
Total risk-based capital ratio	14.59	%	14.05	%	10.0	%	8.0	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio	13.30		12.79		6.0		4.0
Tier 1 leverage ratio	8.39		8.06		N/A		4.0
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)(2)	8.26		8.04		N/A		N/A
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio (1)(2)	13.94		13.53		N/A		N/A
Bank:
Total risk-based capital ratio	13.01	%	12.53	%	10.0	%	8.0	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio	11.70		11.24		6.0		4.0
Tier 1 leverage ratio	7.35		7.06		5.0		4.0
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)(2)	7.62		7.41		N/A		N/A
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio (1)(2)	12.45		12.08		N/A		N/A


(1)	See below for a reconciliation of non-GAAP tangible common equity to tangible assets and tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets.


(2)	The FRB has not issued any minimum guidelines for the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio or the tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio. However, we believe these ratios provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our capital levels and are therefore provided above.

Our total and tier 1 risk-based capital ratios for both SVB Financial and the Bank increased compared to December 31, 2012 due to growth in retained earnings and additional-paid-in-capital, while risk-weighted assets remained relatively flat. Our tier 1 leverage ratios for both SVB Financial and the Bank increased compared to December 31, 2012 due to growth in retained earnings and additional-paid-in-capital, while average assets remained relatively flat. All of our capital ratios are above the levels to be considered “well capitalized”.

The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio and the tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratios are not required by GAAP or applicable bank regulatory requirements. However, we believe these ratios provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our capital levels. Our management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these ratios in evaluating the adequacy of the Company’s capital levels; however, this financial measure should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or preferable to, comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These ratios are calculated by dividing total SVBFG stockholder’s equity, by total period-end assets and risk-weighted assets, after reducing both amounts by acquired intangibles, if any. The manner in which this ratio is calculated varies among companies. Accordingly, our ratio is not necessarily comparable to similar measures of other companies. The following table provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures with financial measures defined by GAAP:

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	SVB Financial						Bank
Non-GAAP tangible common equity and tangible assets (dollars in thousands, except ratios)	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
GAAP SVBFG stockholders’ equity	$	1,882,219		$	1,830,555		$	1,637,365		$	1,591,643
Less:
Intangible assets	—			—			—			—
Tangible common equity	$	1,882,219		$	1,830,555		$	1,637,365		$	1,591,643
GAAP Total assets	$	22,796,000		$	22,766,123		$	21,487,859		$	21,471,111
Less:
Intangible assets	—			—			—			—
Tangible assets	$	22,796,000		$	22,766,123		$	21,487,859		$	21,471,111
Risk-weighted assets	$	13,501,072		$	13,532,984		$	13,147,423		$	13,177,887
Tangible common equity to tangible assets	8.26		%	8.04		%	7.62		%	7.41		%
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets	13.94			13.53			12.45			12.08

For both SVB Financial and the Bank, the tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratios increased due to growth in retained earnings and additional-paid-in-capital, while risk-weighted assets and tangible assets remained relatively flat.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of business, we use financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, commercial and standby letters of credit and commitments to invest in venture capital and private equity fund investments. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk. Credit risk is defined as the possibility of sustaining a loss because other parties to the financial instrument fail to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. For details of our commitments to extend credit, and commercial and standby letters of credit, please refer to Note 11—“Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees, and Other Commitments” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Commitments to Invest in Venture Capital/Private Equity Funds

For further details on our commitments to invest in private equity funds, refer to Note 11—“Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees, and Other Commitments” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Liquidity

The objective of liquidity management is to ensure that funds are available in a timely manner to meet our financial obligations, including, as necessary, paying creditors, meeting depositors’ needs, accommodating loan demand and growth, funding investments, repurchasing securities and other operating or capital needs, without incurring undue cost or risk, or causing a disruption to normal operating conditions.

We regularly assess the amount and likelihood of projected funding requirements through a review of factors such as historical deposit volatility and funding patterns, present and forecasted market and economic conditions, individual client funding needs, and existing and planned business activities. Our Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”), which is a management committee, provides oversight to the liquidity management process and recommends policy guidelines for the approval of the Finance Committee of our Board of Directors, and courses of action to address our actual and projected liquidity needs.

Our deposit base is, and historically has been, our primary source of liquidity. Our deposit levels and cost of deposits may fluctuate from time to time due to a variety of factors, including market conditions, prevailing interest rates, changes in client deposit behaviors, availability of insurance protection, and our offering of deposit products. At March 31, 2013, our period-end

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total deposit balances increased by $133 million to $19.3 billion, compared to $19.2 billion at December 31, 2012. This growth was reflective of a $163 million increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, partially offset by a $30 million decrease in interest-bearing deposits.

Our liquidity requirements can also be met through the use of our portfolio of liquid assets. Our definition of liquid assets includes cash and cash equivalents in excess of the minimum levels necessary to carry out normal business operations, short-term investment securities maturing within one year, available-for-sale securities eligible and available for financing or pledging purposes with a maturity in excess of one year and anticipated near-term cash flows from investments.

On a stand-alone basis, SVB Financial’s primary liquidity channels include dividends from the Bank, its portfolio of liquid assets, and its ability to raise debt and capital. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends is subject to certain regulations described in “Business—Supervision and Regulation—Restriction on Dividends” under Part I, Item 1 of our 2012 Form 10-K.

Consolidated Summary of Cash Flows

Below is a summary of our average cash position and statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. For further details, see our "Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows" under Part I, Item 1 of this report.



	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
Average cash and cash equivalents	$	1,101,597		$	1,489,984
Percentage of total average assets	4.9		%	7.4		%
Net cash used for operating activities	$	(1,044	)	$	(10,872	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	532,326			(1,148,180		)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(21,016		)	894,728
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	510,266		$	(264,324	)

Average cash and cash equivalents decreased by $388 million to $1.1 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $1.5 billion for the comparable 2012 period. The decrease was primarily due to the funding of loan growth and the investment of cash and cash equivalents into available-for-sale securities.

Net cash used for operating activities was $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, reflective of $62 million in net payouts of accrued compensation, partially offset by net income $40.9 million and an increase of $27 million from the net change in our foreign exchange spot contract position.

Net cash provided by investing activities of $532 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 included $654 million from sales, maturities and paydowns of available-for-sale securities and a $109 million net decrease in loans, partially offset by $220 million for purchases of available-for-sale securities

Net cash used for financing activities was $21 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, reflective of $160 million in repayment of overnight borrowings and $14 million from capital contributions (net of distributions) from noncontrolling interests, partially offset by an increase in deposits of $133 million and $18 million from the issuance of common stock and ESPP.

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2013 were $1.5 billion, compared to $851 million at March 31, 2012.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk Management

Market risk is defined as the risk of adverse fluctuations in the market value of financial instruments due to changes in market interest rates. Interest rate risk is our primary market risk and can result from timing and volume differences in the repricing of our rate-sensitive assets and liabilities, widening or tightening of credit spreads, changes in the general level of market interest rates and changes in the shape and level of the benchmark LIBOR/SWAP yield curve. Additionally, changes in interest rates can influence the rate of principal prepayments on mortgage securities which affects the rate of amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Other market risks include foreign currency exchange risk and equity price risk. These risks are not considered significant and no separate quantitative information concerning them is presented herein.

Interest rate risk is managed by our ALCO. ALCO reviews the market valuation and 12-month forward looking earnings sensitivity of assets and liabilities to changes in interest rates, structural changes in investment and funding portfolios, loan and deposit activity and current market conditions. Adherence to relevant policies, which are approved by the Finance Committee of our Board of Directors, is monitored on an ongoing basis.

Management of interest rate risk is carried out primarily through strategies involving our available-for-sale securities, available funding channels and capital market activities. In addition, our policies permit the use of off-balance sheet derivative instruments to assist in managing interest rate risk.

We utilize a simulation model to perform sensitivity analysis on the economic value of equity and net interest income under a variety of interest rate scenarios, balance sheet forecasts and proposed strategies. The simulation model provides a dynamic assessment of interest rate sensitivity embedded in our balance sheet which measures the potential variability in forecasted results relating to changes in market interest rates over time. We review our interest rate risk position on a quarterly basis at a minimum.

Model Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis

One application of the aforementioned simulation model involves measurement of the impact of market interest rate changes on our economic value of equity (“EVE”). EVE is defined as the market value of assets, less the market value of liabilities, adjusted for any off-balance sheet items. A second application of the simulation model measures the impact of market interest rate changes on our net interest income (“NII”) assuming a static balance sheet as of the period-end reporting date. The market interest rate changes that affect us are principally short-term interest rates and include the following: (1) National Prime and SVB Prime rates; (2) 1-month and 3-month LIBOR; and (3) Fed Funds target rate. Changes in these short-term rates impact interest earned on our variable rate loans, variable rate available-for-sale securities and balances held as cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, deposit pricing generally follows overall changes in short-term interest rates.

The following table presents our EVE and NII sensitivity exposure at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, related to an instantaneous and sustained parallel shift in market interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points.



	Estimated		Estimated Increase In EVE				Estimated		Estimated Increase/ (Decrease) In NII
Change in interest rates (basis points)	EVE		Amount		Percent		NII		Amount			Percent
	(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2013:
+200	$	3,487,516	$	499,318	16.7		$	832,813	$	150,933		22.1	%
+100	3,154,121		165,923		5.6		749,165		67,285			9.9
—	2,988,198		—		—		681,880		—			—
-100	3,133,881		145,683		4.9		655,603		(26,277		)	(3.9	)
-200	3,168,485		180,287		6.0		654,695		(27,185		)	(4.0	)
December 31, 2012:
+200	$	3,176,231	$	345,925	12.2	%	$	834,208	$	137,021		19.7	%
+100	2,862,361		32,055		1.1		757,662		60,475			8.7
—	2,830,306		—		—		697,187		—			—
-100	2,981,216		150,910		5.3		671,976		(25,211		)	(3.6	)
-200	3,012,121		181,815		6.4		670,445		(26,742		)	(3.8	)

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Economic Value of Equity

The estimated EVE in the preceding table is based on a combination of valuation methodologies including a discounted cash flow analysis and a multi-path lattice based valuation. Both methodologies use publicly available market interest rates. The model simulations and calculations are highly assumption-dependent and will change regularly as our asset/liability structure changes, as interest rate environments evolve, and as we change our assumptions in response to relevant market or business circumstances. These calculations do not reflect the changes that we anticipate or may make to reduce our EVE exposure in response to a change in market interest rates as a part of our overall interest rate risk management strategy.

As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain limitations are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the preceding table. We are exposed to yield curve risk, prepayment risk and basis risk, which cannot be fully modeled and expressed using the above methodology. Accordingly, the results in the preceding table should not be relied upon as a precise indicator of actual results in the event of changing market interest rates. Additionally, the resulting EVE and NII estimates are not intended to represent, and should not be construed to represent the underlying value. In addition, we assume different rates of deposit balance decrease for each interest rate scenario based on a long-term historical deposit study of our clients.

Our base case EVE at March 31, 2013 increased from December 31, 2012 by $158 million primarily due to the change in balance sheet mix and steeper market yield curves. The change in balance sheet mix was primarily reflective of an increase of $609 million in interest-earning cash and cash equivalents, partially offset by a decrease of $435 million in available-for-sale securities. EVE sensitivity increased in the simulated upward interest rate movement due to a decrease in fixed rate available-for-sale securities and an increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits. In the simulated downward interest rate movements, EVE sensitivity remained relatively unchanged due to deposit rates being at or near their absolute floors thus muting the negative effects of the downward interest rate shocks.

12-Month Net Interest Income Simulation

Our expected 12-month NII at March 31, 2013 decreased from December 31, 2012 by $15 million primarily due to a decrease of $265 million in fixed rate available-for-sale securities and $102 million in our loan portfolio. NII sensitivity increased in the simulated upward interest rate movements due to changes in the mix of our fixed and variable rate interest-earning assets compared to December 31, 2012. In the simulated downward interest rate movements, the NII sensitivity remained relatively unchanged due to the current low rate environment as certain of our deposit and loan rates are at or near their floors.

The simulation model used in the above analysis embeds floors in our interest rate scenarios, which prevent model benchmark rates from moving below 0.0%. In addition, we assume different deposit balance decay rates for each interest rate scenario based on a long-term historical deposit study of our clients. These assumptions may change in future periods based on management discretion. Actual changes in our deposit pricing strategies may differ from our current model assumptions and may have an impact on our overall sensitivity.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, among other things, processes, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of our most recently completed fiscal quarter, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b). Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II–OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Please refer to Note 14–“Legal Matters” of the “Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)” under Part I, Item 1 of this report.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our 2012 Form 10-K.

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

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the first quarter of 2013, we discovered that we sold shares of our common stock that were not registered with the SEC to certain participants, through their investment in our unitized common stock fund, under our SVB Financial Group 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“401(k) Plan”). The common stock fund is comprised primarily of shares of our common stock, and to a lesser extent, cash; and participants may invest 401(k) Plan contributions for an interest in the fund. With respect to the purchases that were not registered, the shares of our common stock held in the common stock fund are purchased by our 401(k) Plan trustee from the open market; hence, these purchases do not represent any additional equity dilution of our outstanding shares. We do not receive any proceeds from these transactions.

Under applicable federal securities laws, certain participants may have a right to rescind, and to require us to repurchase, their purchases of our common stock (through their investment in the common stock fund) for an amount equal to the price paid for the securities, plus interest. Generally, the federal statute of limitations applicable to such rescission rights is one year. Additionally, we may be subject to potential civil and other penalties by regulatory authorities as a result of this registration issue.

Based on our estimates, we do not believe the amount of potential liability associated with the securities subject to rescission rights is material to our financial condition or results of operations. As of March 31, 2013, we estimate that there were less than 40,000 shares of our common stock (over the one-year period preceding such date) that would be subject to rescission rights; substantially none of which, based on our closing stock price of $72.23 as of May 9, 2013 would be economically advantageous for participants to exercise any such rescission rights. These securities continue to be reflected in stockholders' equity in our balance sheet.

We expect to file a new registration statement on Form S-8 during the second quarter of 2013 to register future sales of our common stock through our common stock fund under the 401(k) Plan.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See Index to Exhibits at end of report.

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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.



		SVB Financial Group

Date: May 10, 2013		/s/ MICHAEL DESCHENEAUX
		Michael Descheneaux
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

		SVB Financial Group

Date: May 10, 2013		/s/ KAMRAN HUSAIN
		Kamran Husain
		Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS



Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description	Incorporated by Reference				Filed Herewith
Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Exhibit	Filing Date	Filed Herewith
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation	8-K	000-15637	3.1	May 31, 2005
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws	8-K	000-15637	3.2	July 27, 2010
3.3	Certificate of Designation of Rights, Preferences and Privileges of Series A Participating Preferred Stock	8-K	000-15637	3.3	December 8, 2008
3.4	Certificate of Designations of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B	8-K	000-15637	3.4	December 15, 2008
4.1	Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of October 30, 2003 between SVB Financial and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee	8-K	000-15637	4.12	November 19, 2003
4.2	7.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debenture due October 15, 2033 of SVB Financial	8-K	000-15637	4.13	November 19, 2003
4.3	Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of October 30, 2003, by and among SVB Financial as depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as property trustee, Wilmington Trust Company as Delaware trustee, and the Administrative Trustees named therein	8-K	000-15637	4.14	November 19, 2003
4.4	Certificate Evidencing 7% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities of SVB Capital II, dated October 30, 2003	8-K	000-15637	4.15	November 19, 2003
4.5	Guarantee Agreement, dated October 30, 2003, between SVB Financial and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee	8-K	000-15637	4.16	November 19, 2003
4.6	Agreement as to Expenses and Liabilities, dated as of October 30, 2003, between SVB Financial and SVB Capital II	8-K	000-15637	4.17	November 19, 2003
4.7	Certificate Evidencing 7% Common Securities of SVB Capital II, dated October 30, 2003	8-K	000-15637	4.18	November 19, 2003
4.8	Officers’ Certificate and Company Order, dated October 30, 2003, relating to the 7.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due October 15, 2033	8-K	000-15637	4.19	November 19, 2003
4.9	Amended and Restated Preferred Stock Rights Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2004, between SVB Financial and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.	8-A12G/A	000-15637	4.20	February 27, 2004
4.10	Amendment No. 1 to Amended & Restated Preferred Stock Rights Agreement, dated as of August 2, 2004, by and between SVB Financial and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	8-A12G/A	000-15637	4.13	August 3, 2004
4.11	Amendment No. 2 to Amended & Restated Preferred Stock Rights Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2008, by and between SVB Financial and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	8-A/A	000-15637	4.14	January 29, 2008
4.12	Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Preferred Stock Rights Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2008, by and between SVB Financial and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A	8-A/A	000-15637	4.20	April 30, 2008

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Description

Incorporated by Reference

Filed

Herewith

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

4.13

Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Preferred Stock Rights Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2010, by and between SVB Financial, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

8-A/A

000-15637

4.22

January 19, 2010

4.14

Indenture, dated September 20, 2010, by and between SVB Financial Group and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee

8-K

000-15637

4.1

September 20, 2010

4.15

Form of 5.375% Senior Note due 2020

8-K

000-15637

4.2

September 20, 2010

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a) / 15(d)-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) / 15(d)-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer

32.1

Section 1350 Certifications

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document



**	Furnished herewith