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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20192020
Commission File Number: 001-16715

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware56-1528994
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Delaware56-1528994
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
4300 Six Forks Road,Raleigh,North Carolina27609
(Address of principle executive offices)(Zip code)
(919)716-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, Par Value $1FCNCANasdaq Global Select Market
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series AFCNCPNasdaq Global Select Market
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.1934:
Class B Common Stock, Par Value $1
(Title of class)
  _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes    No
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes     No
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 twelve 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 ninety days. Yes     No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes     No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filerSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes     No

The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s common equity held by nonaffiliatesnon-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold as of the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $2,987,147,364.

$2,346,993,887.
On February 14, 2020,22, 2021, there were 9,503,3208,811,220 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Class A Common Stock and 1,005,185 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Class B Common Stock.
Portions of the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 20202021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated in Part III of this report.






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 CROSS REFERENCE INDEX CROSS REFERENCE INDEX
 
PART IItem 1PART IItem 1
Item 1AItem 1A
Item 1BUnresolved Staff CommentsNoneItem 1BUnresolved Staff CommentsNone
Item 2Item 2
Item 3Item 3
Item 4Mine Safety DisclosuresN/AItem 4Mine Safety DisclosuresN/A
PART IIItem 5PART IIItem 5
Item 6Item 6
Item 7Item 7
Item 7AItem 7A
Item 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Item 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 9Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureNoneItem 9Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureNone
Item 9AItem 9A
 
Item 9BOther InformationNoneItem 9BOther InformationNone
PART IIIItem 10Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance*PART IIIItem 10Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance*
Item 11Executive Compensation*Item 11Executive Compensation*
Item 12Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters*Item 12Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters*
Item 13Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence*Item 13Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence*
Item 14Principal Accounting Fees and Services*Item 14Principal Accounting Fees and Services*
PART IVItem 15Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules PART IVItem 15Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(1)Financial Statements (see Item 8 for reference) (1)Financial Statements (see Item 8 for reference)
(2)All Financial Statement Schedules normally required for Form 10-K are omitted since they are not applicable, except as referred to in Item 8. (2)All Financial Statement Schedules normally required for Form 10-K are omitted since they are not applicable, except as referred to in Item 8.
(3)(3)
Item 16Form 10-K SummaryNoneItem 16Form 10-K SummaryNone
* Information required by Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings or captions ‘Proposal 1: Election of Directors,’ ‘Corporate Governance —Service on other Public Company Boards’ and ‘-Code of Ethics;’ ‘Committees of our Boards—Audit Committee;’ ‘Executive Officers,’ and ‘Executive Officers’‘Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock-Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports’ from the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 20202021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“20202021 Proxy Statement”).
Information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings or captions ‘Committees of our Board—Compensation Committee Report;’ and ‘—Effect of Risk Management on Compensation;’ ‘Compensation Discussion and Analysis;’ ‘Executive Compensation;’ and ‘Director Compensation’ of the 20202021 Proxy Statement.
Information required by Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the captions ‘Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock—Directors and Executive Officers,’ ‘—Existing Pledge Arrangements,’ and ‘—Principal Shareholders’ of the 20202021 Proxy Statement. The Registrant currently does not have any compensation plans under which equity securities of the Registrant are authorized for issuance to employees or directors.
Information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the headings or captions ‘Corporate Governance—Director Independence’ and ‘Transactions with Related Persons’ of the 20202021 Proxy Statement.
Information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the information that appears under the caption ‘Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accounts—Accountants—Services and Fees During 20192020 and 2018’2019’ of the 20202021 Proxy Statement.

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Part I
Item 1. Business
 
General
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “BancShares”) was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on August 7, 1986, to become the holding company of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (“FCB,” or “the Bank”), its banking subsidiary. FCB opened in 1898 as the Bank of Smithfield in Smithfield, North Carolina, and later changed its name to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. BancShares has expanded through de novo branching and acquisitions and now operates in 19 states, providing a broad range of financial services to individuals, businesses and professionals. At December 31, 2019,2020, BancShares had total consolidated assets of $39.82$49.96 billion.

Throughout its history, the operations of BancShares have been significantly influenced by descendants of Robert P. Holding, who came to control FCB during the 1920s. Robert P. Holding’s children and grandchildren have served as members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), as chief executive officers and in other executive management positions and, since BancShares’ formation in 1986, have remained shareholders owning a large percentage of its common stock.

The Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Frank B. Holding, Jr., is the grandson of Robert P. Holding. Hope Holding Bryant, Vice Chairman of BancShares, is Robert P. Holding’s granddaughter. Peter M. Bristow, President and Corporate Sales Executive of BancShares, is the brother-in-law of Frank B. Holding, Jr. and Hope Holding Bryant.

BancShares seeks to meet the financial needs of both individuals and commercial entities in its market areas through a wide range of retail and commercial banking services. Loan services include various types of commercial, business and consumer lending. Deposit services include checking, savings, money market and time deposit accounts. BancShares’ subsidiaries also provide mortgage lending, a full-service trust department, wealth management services for businesses and individuals, and other activities incidental to commercial banking. FCB’s wholly owned subsidiaries, First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. (“FCIS”) and First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. (“FCAM”), provide various investment products and services. As a registered broker/dealer, FCIS provides a full range of investment products, including annuities, discount brokerage services and third-party mutual funds. As registered investment advisors, FCIS and FCAM provide investment management services and advice.

BancShares’ subsidiaries deliver products and services to itstheir customers through an extensive branch network as well as digital banking, telephone banking and various ATM networks. Services offered at most offices include the taking of deposits, the cashing of checks and providing for individual and commercial cash needs. Business customers may conduct banking transactions through the use of remote image technology.

Statistical information regarding our business activities is found in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Business Combinations
BancShares pursues growth through strategic acquisitions to enhance organizational value, strengthen its presence in existing markets, as well as expand its footprint in new markets. In 2020, BancShares completed the acquisition of Community Financial Holding Company, Inc. In 2019, BancShares completed the acquisitions of Entegra Financial Corp., First South Bancorp, Inc., and Biscayne Bancshares, Inc.
On October 15, 2020, BancShares and CIT Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CIT”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among BancShares, FCB, FC Merger Subsidiary IX, Inc., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of FCB (“Merger Sub”), and CIT, the parent company of CIT Bank, N.A., a national banking association (“CIT Bank”). Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into CIT, with CIT as the surviving entity (the “First-Step Merger”), and as soon as reasonably practicable following the effective time of the First-Step Merger, CIT will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving entity (together with the First-Step Merger, the “Mergers”). The Merger Agreement further provides that immediately following the consummation of the Mergers, CIT Bank will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving bank (together with the Mergers, the “Transaction”). On February 9, 2021, BancShares and CIT each held a special meeting of shareholders where they received the necessary shareholder approvals for the consummation of the Transaction from their respective shareholders.
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The Transaction will create a bank with over $100 billion in assets and combines management teams with extensive experience integrating acquired institutions. Additionally, the Transaction brings together complementary strengths with CIT’s national commercial lending franchise and our low-cost retail deposits and full suite of banking products. This also allows us to diversify our deposit strategy, combining our large branch network and CIT’s rapidly growing homeowner association business, direct bank and Southern California branches. The combined bank expects to be well-positioned to leverage its product portfolio and technology across the franchises and make additional investments in technology to enhance the customer experience and increase shareholder value.
Additional information relating to business combinations is set forth in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under the caption “Business Combinations,” and Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note B, Business Combinations, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Competition
The financial services industry is highly competitive. BancShares’ subsidiaries compete with national, regional and local financial services providers. In recent years, the ability of non-bank financial entities to provide services has intensified competition. Non-bank financial service providers are not subject to the same significant regulatory restrictions as traditional commercial banks. More than ever, customers have the ability to select from a variety of traditional and nontraditional alternatives. Competition is based on a number of factors including, among others, customer service, quality and range of products and services offered, price, reputation, interest rates on loans and deposits and customer convenience.

FCB’s primary deposit markets are North Carolina and South Carolina, which represent approximately 48.8%50.8% and 23.2%22.6%, respectively, of total FCB deposits. FCB’s deposit market share in North Carolina and South Carolina was 4.4%4.2% and 9.1%, respectively, as of June 30, 2019,2020, based on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) Deposit Market Share Report, which makes FCB the fourth largest bank in both North Carolina and South Carolina. The three banks larger than FCB based on deposits in North Carolina as of June 30, 2019, which include Bank of America, BB&T (now a part of Truist Bank) and Wells Fargo, collectively controlled 74.1% of North Carolina deposits. In South Carolina, FCB was the fourth largest bank in terms of deposit market share with 9.0% at June 30, 2019. The three larger banks, which include Bank of America, BB&T (now a part of Truist Bank) and Wells Fargo, collectively represent 43.5% of total deposits in South Carolina as of June 30, 2019.



2020 include Bank of America, Truist Bank and Wells Fargo. These banks collectively controlled 78.8% and 46.3% of North Carolina and South Carolina deposits, respectively as of June 30, 2020.
Geographic Locations and EmployeesHuman Capital
As of December 31, 2019,2020, BancShares operated 574542 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Following the planned merger with CIT, we will add approximately 90 branches, primarily located in Southern California, to our branch network.
BancShares and its subsidiaries employ approximately 6,8216,451 full-time staff and approximately 355271 part-time staff for a total of 7,1766,722 employees. Women and ethnically diverse associates make up approximately 68% and 27% of total employees, respectively, and our Executive Leadership Team includes two women.

Our ability to attract, retain and develop associates who align with our purpose is key to our success. BancShares’ human capital strategy is predicated on ensuring the organization has the right people with the right skills in the right places at the right time for the right cost to fulfill its mandate and strategic objectives. Our human resources team works to formalize the process of defining and deploying the mission-critical talent needed to align the Bank with the financial and strategic goals and objectives. Key human capital initiatives include scaling and developing talent, enhancing performance management and coaching, and accelerating inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives. The retention and integration of key CIT employees will be a significant initiative upon the expected completion of the merger. The Board monitors these initiatives and associated risks primarily through its Risk Committee.
Business CombinationsTo assist with these goals, we monitor and evaluate various metrics, specifically around attraction, retention and development of talent. Our annual voluntary turnover is relatively low compared to the industry. We believe this reflects our strong corporate culture, competitive compensation and benefit structures and commitment to career development.
BancShares pursues growth through strategic acquisitionsCompensation and Benefits
We strive to enhance organizational value, strengthen its presence in existing markets, as well as expand its footprint inprovide robust compensation and benefits to our employees.In addition to salaries, compensation and benefit programs include a 401(k) plan with employer matching opportunities, healthcare and insurance benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid time off and other employee assistance programs.
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COVID-19 Pandemic
The health and wellness of our employees is also critical to our success.In an effort to keep our employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have implemented a number of new markets. Additional information relating to business combinations is set forth in Item 7. Management’s Discussionhealth-related measures, including protocols governing the use of face masks and Analysis of Financial Conditionhand sanitizer, a flexible work-from-home policy, enhanced cleaning procedures at our corporate and Results of Operations, under the caption “Business Combinations,”branch offices, social-distancing protocols and Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note B, Business Combinations, in this Form 10-K.limitations on in-person meeting and other gatherings.

Regulatory Considerations

Various laws and regulations administered by regulatory agencies affect BancShares’ and its subsidiaries’ corporate practices, including the payment of dividends, the incurrence of debt, and the acquisition of financial institutions and other companies; theycompanies. They also affect business practices, such as the payment of interest on deposits, the charging of interest on loans, the types of business conducted and the location of offices.

Numerous statutes and regulations also apply to and restrict the activities of BancShares and its subsidiaries, including limitations on the ability to pay dividends, capital requirements, reserve requirements, deposit insurance requirements and restrictions on transactions with related persons and entities controlled by related persons. The impact of these statutes and regulations is discussed below and in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), enacted in 2010, significantly restructured the financial services regulatory environment; imposed significant regulatory and compliance changes; increased capital, leverage and liquidity requirements; and expanded the scope of oversight responsibility of certain federal agencies through the creation of new oversight bodies. For example, the Dodd-Frank Act established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws.

Effective during 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “EGRRCPA”), while largely preserving the fundamental elements of the post-Dodd-Frank Act regulatory framework, modified certain requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act as they applied to regional and community banking organizations. Certain of the significant requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act are listed below with information regarding how they apply to BancShares following the enactment of the EGRRCPA.

Capital Planning and Stress Testing. The Dodd-Frank Act mandated stress tests be developed and performed to ensure financial institutions have sufficient capital to absorb losses and support operations during multiple economic and bank scenarios. The EGRRCPA gave immediate relief from stress testing for applicable bank holding companies and therefore, BancShares is no longer required to submit company-run annual stress tests. Notwithstanding these amendments to the stress testing requirements, the federal banking agencies indicated, through inter-agency guidance, the capital planning and risk management practices of institutions with total assets less than $100 billion would continue to be reviewed through the regular supervisory process. BancShares will continue to monitor its capital consistent with the safety and soundness expectations of the federal regulators through the use of internal, customized stress testing in order to support the business and its capital planning process, as well as prudent risk mitigation. In preparation for crossing the $100 billion threshold following the expected closing of the merger with CIT, BancShares is reviewing the applicable regulatory guidance in order to ensure all requirements are met in a timely manner.
The Volcker Rule. The Volcker Rule was promulgated to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. It prohibits banks and their affiliates from engaging in proprietary trading and investing in and sponsoring hedge funds and private equity funds. The EGRRCPA exempted many financial institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $10 billion from the Volcker Rule, but it continues to apply to BancShares and its subsidiaries. However, the Volcker Rule does not significantly impact our operations as we do not have any significant engagement in the businesses it prohibits.
Capital Planning and Stress Testing. The Dodd-Frank Act mandated stress tests be developed and performed to ensure financial institutions have sufficient capital to absorb losses and support operations during multiple economic and bank scenarios. The EGRRCPA gave immediate relief from stress testing for applicable bank holding companies and therefore, BancShares is no longer required to submit company-run annual stress tests. Notwithstanding these amendments to the stress testing requirements, the federal banking agencies indicated, through inter-agency guidance, the capital planning and risk management practices of institutions with total assets less than $100 billion would continue to be reviewed through the regular supervisory process. BancShares will continue to monitor its capital consistent with the safety and soundness expectations of the federal regulators through the use of internal, customized stress testing in order to support the business and its capital planning process, as well as prudent risk mitigation.

The Volcker Rule. The Volcker Rule was promulgated to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. It prohibits banks and their affiliates from engaging in proprietary trading and investing in and sponsoring hedge funds and private equity funds. The EGRRCPA exempted many financial institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $10 billion from the Volcker Rule, but it continues to apply to BancShares and its subsidiaries. However, the Volcker Rule does not significantly impact our operations as we do not have any significant engagement in the businesses it prohibits.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule. Creditors are required to comply with mortgage reform provisions prohibiting the origination of any residential mortgages that do not meet rigorous Qualified Mortgage standards or Ability-to-Repay standards. All mortgage loans originated by FCB meet Ability-to-Repay standards and a substantial majority also meet Qualified Mortgage standards. The EGRRCPA impact on the original Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage standards is only applicable to banks with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets.



BancShares
General. As a financial holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act (“BHCA”) of 1956, as amended, BancShares is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Federal Reserve Board (“Federal Reserve,” or “FRB”). BancShares is also registered under the bank holding company laws of North Carolina and is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks (“NCCOB”).
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Permitted Activities. A bank holding company is limited to managing or controlling banks, furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries, and engaging in other activities the Federal Reserve determines by regulation or order to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. In addition, bank holding companies that qualify and elect to be financial holding companies, such as BancShares, may engage in any activity, or acquire and retain the shares of a company engaged in any activity, that is either (i) financial in nature or incidental to such financial activity (as determined by the Federal Reserve in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury) or (ii) complementary to a financial activity and does not pose a substantial risk to the safety and soundness of depository institutions or the financial system generally (as solely determined by the Federal Reserve), without prior approval of the Federal Reserve. Activities financial in nature include securities underwriting and dealing, serving as an insurance agent and underwriter and engaging in merchant banking.

Acquisitions. A bank holding company (“BHC”) must obtain approval from the Federal Reserve prior to directly or indirectly acquiring ownership or control of 5% of the voting shares or substantially all of the assets of another BHC or bank or prior to merging or consolidating with another BHC.

Status Requirements. To maintain financial holding company status, a financial holding company and all of its depository institution subsidiaries must be well-capitalized and well-managed. A depository institution subsidiary is considered to be well-capitalized if it satisfies the requirements for this status under applicable Federal Reserve capital requirements. A depository institution subsidiary is considered well managed if it received a composite rating and management rating of at least “satisfactory” in its most recent examination. If a financial holding company ceases to meet these capital and management requirements, the Federal Reserve may impose limitations or conditions on the conduct of its activities.

Capital Requirements. The Federal Reserve imposes certain capital requirements on bank holding companies under the BHCA, including a minimum leverage ratio and a minimum ratio of “qualifying” capital to risk-weighted assets. These requirements are described below under “Subsidiary Bank - FCB.” As of December 31, 2019,2020, the total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, common equity Tier 1 total capital and Tier 1 leverage capital ratios of BancShares were 10.86%10.61%, 10.86%13.81%, 12.12%11.63% and 8.81%7.86%, respectively, and each capital ratio listed above exceeded the applicable minimum requirements as well as the well-capitalized standards. Subject to its capital requirements and certain other restrictions, BancShares is able to borrow money to make capital contributions to FCB and such loans may be repaid from dividends paid by FCB to BancShares.

Source of Strength. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies are required to act as a source of financial and managerial strength to their subsidiary banks. Under this requirement, BancShares is expected to commit resources to support FCB, including times when BancShares may not be in a financial position to provide such resources. Any capital loans made by a bank holding company to any of its subsidiary banks are subordinate in right of payment to depositors and to certain other indebtedness of such subsidiary banks. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a subsidiary bank will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to priority of payment.

Safety and Soundness. The federal bank regulatory agencies have adopted guidelines prescribing safety and soundness standards. These guidelines establish general standards relating to internal controls and information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth and compensation, fees and benefits. In general, the guidelines require, among other things, appropriate systems and practices to identify and manage the risk and exposures specified in the guidelines. There are a number of obligations and restrictions imposed on bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks by law and regulatory policy that are designed to minimize potential loss to the depositors of such depository institutions and to the FDIC insurance fund in the event of a depository institution default.



Limits on Dividends and Other Payments. BancShares is a legal entity, separate and distinct from its subsidiaries. Revenues of BancShares primarily result from dividends received from FCB. There are various legal limitations applicable to the payment of dividends by FCB to BancShares and to the payment of dividends by BancShares to its shareholders. The payment of dividends by FCB or BancShares may be limited by certain factors, such as requirements to maintain capital above regulatory guidelines. Bank regulatory agencies have the authority to prohibit FCB or BancShares from engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice in conducting their business. The payment of dividends, depending on the financial condition of FCB or BancShares, could be deemed to constitute such an unsafe or unsound practice.

Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, insured depository institutions, such as FCB, are prohibited from making capital distributions, including the payment of dividends, if, after making such distributions, the institution would become “undercapitalized” as such term is used in the statute. Additionally, under Basel III capital requirements, banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall. Based on FCB’s current
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financial condition, BancShares currently does not expect these provisions to have any material impact on its ability to receive dividends from FCB. BancShares’ non-bank subsidiaries pay dividends to BancShares periodically on a non-regulated basis.

Subsidiary Bank - FCB
General. FCB is a state-chartered bank, subject to supervision and examination by, and the regulations and reporting requirements of, the FDIC and the NCCOB. Deposit obligations are insured by the FDIC to the maximum legal limits.

Capital Requirements. Bank regulatory agencies approved Basel III regulatory capital guidelines aimed at strengthening existing capital requirements through a combination of higher minimum capital requirements, new capital conservation buffers and more conservative definitions of capital and balance sheet exposure. BancShares and FCB implemented the requirements of Basel III effective January 1, 2015, subject to a transition period for several aspects of the rule. The table below describes the minimum and well-capitalized requirements.requirements and conservation buffer.
 Basel III minimum requirement 
Basel III conservation buffer
2019
 
Basel III conservation buffer
2018
 Basel III well-capitalized
Leverage ratio4.00% N/A N/A 5.00%
Common equity Tier 14.50% 2.50% 1.875% 6.50%
Tier 1 capital ratio6.00% 2.50% 1.875% 8.00%
Total capital ratio8.00% 2.50% 1.875% 10.00%

Basel III minimum requirementBasel III conservation bufferBasel III well-capitalized
Total risk-based capital ratio8.00%2.50%10.00%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio6.002.508.00
Common equity Tier 14.502.506.50
Tier 1 leverage ratio4.00N/A5.00
The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with ratios above the minimum, but below the conservation buffer, will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall. The transitional period began in 2016 and the capital conservation buffer requirement was phased in beginning January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets, increasing each year until fully implemented on January 1, 2019.

Failure to meet minimum capital requirements may result in certain actions by regulators that could have a direct material effect on FCB’s consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2019,2020, FCB exceeded the applicable minimum requirements as well as the well-capitalized standards.

Although FCB is unable to control the external factors influencing its business, by maintaining high levels of balance sheet liquidity, prudently managing interest rate exposures, ensuring capital positions remain strong and actively monitoring asset quality, FCB seeks to minimize the potentially adverse risks of unforeseen and unfavorable economic trends and to take advantage of favorable economic conditions and opportunities when appropriate.

Transactions with Affiliates. Pursuant to Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, Regulation W and Regulation O, the authority of FCB to engage in transactions with related parties or “affiliates” or to make loans to insiders is limited. Loan transactions with an affiliate generally must be collateralized and certain transactions between FCB and its affiliates, including the sale of assets, the payment of money or the provision of services, must be on terms and conditions that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to FCB, as those prevailing for comparable nonaffiliated transactions. In addition, FCB generally may not purchase securities issued or underwritten by affiliates.



FCB receives management fees from its subsidiaries and BancShares for expenses incurred for performing various functions on their behalf. These fees are charged to each company based upon the estimated cost for usage of services by that company. The fees are eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.

Community Reinvestment Act. FCB is subject to the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”). The CRA imposes on financial institutions an affirmative and ongoing obligation to meet the credit needs of the local communities, including low-and-moderate-income neighborhoods. If FCB receives a rating from the Federal Reserve of less than “satisfactory” under the CRA, restrictions would be imposed on our operating activities. In addition, in order for a financial holding company, like BancShares, to commence any new activity permitted by the BHCA or to acquire any company engaged in any new activity permitted by the BHCA, each insured depository institution subsidiary of the financial holding company must have received a rating of at least “satisfactory” in its most recent examination under the CRA. FCB currently has a “satisfactory” CRA rating.

Anti-Money Laundering and the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) Regulation. Governmental policy in recent years has been aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (“BSA”) and subsequent laws and regulations require financial institutions to take steps to prevent the use of their systems to facilitate the flow of illegal or illicit money or terrorist funds. The USA Patriot Act of 2001 (“Patriot Act”) significantly expanded anti-money laundering (“AML”) and financial transparency laws and regulations by imposing new compliance and due diligence obligations, including standards for verifying customer identification at account opening and
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maintaining expanded records, as well as rules promoting cooperation among financial institutions, regulators and law enforcement entities in identifying persons who may be involved in terrorism or money laundering. These rules were expanded to require new customer due diligence and beneficial ownership requirements in 2018. An institution subject to the BSA, such as FCB, must additionally provide AML training to employees, designate an AML compliance officer and annually audit the AML program to assess its effectiveness. The United States has imposed economic sanctions on transactions with certain designated foreign countries, nationals and others. As these rules are administrated by OFAC, these are generally known as the OFAC rules. Failure of a financial institution to maintain and implement adequate BSA, AML and OFAC programs, or to comply with all the relevant laws and regulations, could have serious legal and reputational consequences, including material fines and sanctions. FCB has implemented a program designed to facilitate compliance with the full extent of the applicable BSA and OFAC related laws, regulations and related sanctions.

Consumer Laws and Regulations. FCB is also subject to certain laws and regulations designed to protect consumers in transactions with banks. These laws include the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Housing Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The laws and related regulations mandate certain disclosures and regulate the manner in which financial institutions transact business with certain customers. FCB must comply with these consumer protection laws and regulations in its relevant lines of business.
Available Information

BancShares does not have its own separate Internet website. However, FCB’s website (www.firstcitizens.com) includes a hyperlink to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website where the public may obtain copies of BancShares’ annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Interested parties may also directly access the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov), which contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information electronically filed by BancShares.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
We are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations and cash flows. As a financial services organization, certain elements of risk are inherent in our transactions and operations and are present in the business decisions we make. We encounter risk as part of the normal course of our business, and we design risk management processes to help manage these risks. Our success is dependent on our ability to identify, understand and manage the risks presented by our business activities. We categorize risk into the following areas:

OperationalStrategic Risk: The risk to earnings or capital arising from business decisions or improper implementation of those decisions.The risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed processes, people and systems or from external events.
Credit Risk: The risk a borrower will fail to perform on an obligation.

Operational Risk: The risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed processes, people and systems or from external events.
Credit Risk: The risk a borrower will fail to perform on an obligation.
Market Risk: The risk to BancShares’ financial condition resulting from adverse movements in market rates or prices, including, but not limited to, interest rates, foreign exchange rates or equity prices.
Liquidity Risk: The risk that BancShares will be unable to meet its obligations as they come due because of an inability to (i) liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding (referred to as “Funding Liquidity Risk”), or (ii) unwind or offset specific exposures without significantly lowering market prices because of inadequate market depth or market disruptions (“Market Liquidity Risk”).
Capital Adequacy Risk: The risk that capital levels are inadequate to preserve the safety and soundness of BancShares, support ongoing business operations and strategies and provide support against unexpected or sudden changes in the business/economic environment.
Compliance Risk: The risk of loss or reputational harm resulting from regulatory sanctions, fines, penalties or losses due to the failure to comply with laws, rules, regulations or other supervisory requirements applicable to a financial institution.
Financial Reporting Risk: The risk that financial information is reported incorrectly, including incorrect or incomplete financial information, errors and omissions, or improper application of accounting standards.
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Market Risk: The risk to BancShares’ financial condition resulting from adverse movements in market rates or prices, including, but not limited to, interest rates, foreign exchange rates or equity prices.
Liquidity Risk: The risk that BancShares will be unable to meet its obligations as they come due because of an inability to (i) liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding (referred to as “Funding Liquidity Risk”), or (ii) unwind or offset specific exposures without significantly lowering market prices because of inadequate market depth or market disruptions (“Market Liquidity Risk”).
Capital Adequacy Risk: The risk that capital levels are inadequate to preserve the safety and soundness of BancShares, support ongoing business operations and strategies and provide support against unexpected or sudden changes in the business/economic environment.
Compliance Risk: The risk of loss or reputational harm resulting from regulatory sanctions, fines, penalties or losses due to the failure to comply with laws, rules, regulations or other supervisory requirements applicable to a financial institution.
Strategic Risk: The risk to earnings or capital arising from business decisions or improper implementation of those decisions.
Financial Reporting Risk: The risk that financial information is reported incorrectly, including incorrect or incomplete financial information, errors and omissions, or improper application of accounting standards.
The risks and uncertainties management believes are material are described below. The risks listed are not the only risks BancShares faces. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not currently known or that management does not currently deem material could also have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and/or the results of our operations or our business. If such risks and uncertainties were to materialize or the likelihoods of the risks were to increase, the market price of our common stock could significantly decline.
Strategic Risks
We may be adversely affected by risks associated with completed, pending or any potential future acquisitions.
We plan to continue to grow our business organically. However, we have pursued and expect to continue to pursue acquisition opportunities that we believe support our business strategies and may enhance our profitability. We must generally satisfy a number of material conditions prior to consummating any acquisition including, in many cases, federal and state regulatory approval. We may fail to complete strategic and competitively significant business opportunities as a result of our inability to obtain required regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all.
Acquisitions of financial institutions, assets of financial institutions, or other operating entities involve operational risks and uncertainties, and acquired companies or assets may have unknown or contingent liabilities, exposure to unexpected asset quality problems that require write downs or write-offs, or difficulty retaining key employees and customers. Additionally, acquired companies may have product lines, regulatory requirements, or operational challenges with which we are not familiar, or for which we lack management experience to expertise. These, among other issues, could negatively affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We may not be able to realize projected cost savings, synergies or other benefits associated with any such acquisition. Failure to efficiently integrate any acquired entities or assets into our existing operations could significantly increase our operating costs and have material adverse effects on our financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in identifying, consummating, or integrating any potential acquisitions.
Specifically, on October 15, 2020, BancShares and CIT, entered into the Merger Agreement by and among BancShares, FCB, Merger Sub, and CIT, the parent company of CIT Bank. Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into CIT, with CIT as the surviving entity, and as soon as reasonably practicable following the effective time of the First-Step Merger, CIT will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving entity. The Merger Agreement further provides that immediately following the consummation of the Mergers, CIT Bank will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving bank. On February 9, 2021, BancShares and CIT each held a special meeting of shareholders where they received the necessary shareholder approvals for the consummation of the Transaction from their respective shareholders. Subject to certain customary closing conditions, the Transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2021, and certain new risk factors have been identified as a result. These risks and the other risks associated with the Transaction have been more fully discussed in the joint proxy statement/prospectus included in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 in connection with the Transaction.
The consummation of the Transaction is contingent upon the satisfaction of a number of conditions, including regulatory approvals, that may be outside of our or CIT's control and that we and CIT may be unable to satisfy or obtain or which may delay the consummation of the Transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the Transaction or cause the parties to abandon the Transaction.
Consummation of the Transaction is contingent upon the satisfaction of a number of conditions, some of which are beyond our and CIT's control, including, among others:
authorization for listing on Nasdaq of the shares of our capital stock to be issued in the First-Step Merger, subject to official notice of issuance;
the receipt of required domestic and foreign regulatory approvals, including, among others, the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks; and
the absence of any order, injunction, decree or other legal restraint preventing the completion of the Mergers or making the completion of the Transaction illegal.
Each party's obligation to complete the Transaction is also subject to certain additional customary conditions, including, among others:
subject to certain exceptions, the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the other party;
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performance in all material respects by the other party of its obligations under the Merger Agreement; and
receipt by each party of an opinion from its counsel to the effect that the Mergers will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
These conditions to the closing of the Transaction may not be fulfilled in a timely manner or at all, and, accordingly, the Transaction may be delayed substantially or may not be completed. In addition, the parties can mutually decide to terminate the Merger Agreement at any time, or we or CIT may elect to terminate the Merger Agreement in certain other circumstances.
As a condition to granting required regulatory approvals, governmental entities may impose conditions, limitations or costs, require divestitures or place restrictions on our conduct after the closing of the Transaction. Such conditions or changes and the process of obtaining regulatory approvals could, among other things, have the effect of delaying completion of the Transaction or of imposing additional costs or limitations on us following the Transaction, any of which may have an adverse effect on us following the Transaction.
We and CIT are subject to lawsuits challenging the Transaction, and adverse rulings in these lawsuits may delay or prevent the Transaction from being completed or require us or CIT to incur significant costs to defend or settle these lawsuits. Any delay in completing the Transaction could cause us not to realize, or to be delayed in realizing, some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve if the Transaction is successfully completed within its expected time frame. We have not yet incurred significant expense related to litigation, but may as litigation proceeds.
We may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, or those benefits may take longer to realize than expected. We may also encounter significant difficulties in integrating with CIT.
We and CIT have operated and, until the completion of the Transaction, will continue to operate, independently. The success of the Transaction, including anticipated benefits and cost savings, will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully integrate CIT’s operations in a manner that results in various benefits and that does not materially disrupt existing customer relationships or result in decreased revenues due to loss of customers. The process of integrating operations could result in a loss of key personnel or cause an interruption of, or loss of momentum in, the activities of one or more of the combined company's businesses. Inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies could adversely affect the combined company. The diversion of management's attention and any delays or difficulties encountered in connection with the Transaction and the integration of CIT's operations could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition, operating results and prospects of the combined company.
If we experience difficulties in the integration process, including those listed above, we may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction in a timely manner or at all.
While the Transaction is pending, we will be subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions that could adversely affect our business and operations.
Uncertainty about the effect of the Transaction on employees, customers and other persons with whom we or CIT have a business relationship may have an adverse effect on our business, operations and stock price. Our existing customers or existing customers of CIT could decide to no longer do business with us, CIT or the combined company, reducing the anticipated benefits of the Transaction. We and CIT are also subject to certain restrictions on the conduct of our respective businesses while the Transaction is pending. As a result, certain other projects may be delayed or abandoned, and business decisions could be deferred. Employee retention at BancShares and CIT may be challenging before or after completion of the Transaction, as certain employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles with the combined company, and these retention challenges may require us to incur additional expenses in order to retain or replace key employees. If key officers or employees depart because of issues relating to the uncertainty and difficulty of integration or a desire not to remain with us, CIT or the combined company, the benefits of the Transaction could be materially diminished and we could encounter difficulties in replacing them and successfully managing new lines of business with which we do not have management experience or expertise.
We expect to incur substantial expenses related to the Transaction and the integration with CIT.
We and CIT will incur substantial expenses in connection with the Transaction and integration. There are a large number of processes, policies, procedures, operations, technologies and systems that must be integrated. While we have assumed that a certain level of expenses would be incurred, there are many factors beyond our control that could affect the total amount or the timing of the integration expenses. Moreover, many of the expenses that will be incurred are, by their nature, difficult to estimate accurately. These expenses could, particularly in the near term, exceed the savings that we expect to achieve from the
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elimination of duplicative expenses and the realization of economies of scale. The amount and timing of any charges to earnings as a result of Transaction or integration expenses are uncertain at present.
Our future results will suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the Transaction.
Following the Transaction, the size and geographic and operational scope of our business will increase significantly beyond its current size and scope. The Transaction will more than double our asset size and will increase the breadth and complexity of our business with the addition of new business lines in which we have not previously engaged, and new geographic areas in which we currently have no operations and with which we lack familiarity. Our future success depends, in part, upon the ability to manage this expanded business, which will pose substantial challenges for management, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of new operations and associated increased costs and complexity. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in this regard or that we will realize the expected operating efficiencies, cost savings and other benefits currently anticipated from the Transaction.
We encounter significant competition that may reduce our market share and profitability.
We compete with other banks and specialized financial services providers in our market areas. Our primary competitors include local, regional and national banks; credit unions; commercial finance companies; various wealth management providers; independent and captive insurance agencies; mortgage companies; and non-bank providers of financial services. Some of our larger competitors, including certain banks with a significant presence in our market areas, have the capacity to offer products and services we do not offer. Some of our non-bank competitors operate in less stringent regulatory environments, and certain competitors are not subject to federal and/or state income taxes. The fierce competitive pressures that we face adversely affect pricing for many of our products and services.
Certain provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may prevent a change in management or a takeover attempt a shareholder might consider to be in their best interests.
Certain provisions contained in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws could delay or prevent the removal of directors and other management. The provisions could also delay or make more difficult a tender offer, merger or proxy contest a shareholder might consider to be in their best interests. For example, our Certificate of Incorporation and/or Bylaws:
allow the Board to issue and set the terms of preferred shares without further shareholder approval;
limit who can call a special meeting of shareholders; and
establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the Board and proposals of other business to be considered at annual meetings of shareholders.
These provisions, as well as provisions of the BHCA and other relevant statutes and regulations that require advance notice and/or applications for regulatory approval of changes in control of banks and bank holding companies, may discourage bids for our common stock at a premium over market price, adversely affecting its market price. Additionally, the fact that the Holding family holds or controls shares representing a majority of the voting power of our common stock may discourage potential takeover attempts and/or bids for our common stock at a premium over market price.
Our Bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our shareholders, which could limit our shareholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees or agents.
Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of us; (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers, other employees or shareholder to us or our shareholders; (iii) any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to any provision of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware or as to which the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; or (iv) any action asserting a claim against us governed by the internal affairs doctrine. These choice of forum provisions do not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for any actions brought under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. Accordingly, our choice of forum provisions will not relieve us of our duties to comply with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, and our shareholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with these laws, rules and regulations.
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These choice of forum provisions may limit a shareholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum of its choosing for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees or agents, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees or agents.
If a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Even if we are successful in defending against these claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and be a distraction to management and other employees.
We rely on dividends from FCB.
As a financial holding company, we are a separate legal entity from FCB. We derive most of our revenue and cash flow from dividends paid by FCB. These dividends are the primary source from which we pay dividends on our common stock and interest and principal on our debt obligations. State and federal laws impose restrictions on the dividends that FCB may pay to us. In the event FCB is unable to pay dividends to us for an extended period of time, we may not be able to service our debt obligations or pay dividends on our common stock, and the inability to receive dividends from FCB could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our financial performance depends upon our ability to attract and retain clients for our products and services, which may be adversely impacted by weakened consumer and/or business confidence, and by any inability on our part to predict and satisfy customers’ needs and demands.
Our financial performance is subject to risks associated with the loss of client confidence and demand. A fragile or weakening economy, or ambiguity surrounding the economic future, may lessen the demand for our products and services. Our performance may also be negatively impacted if we fail to attract and retain customers because we are not able to successfully anticipate, develop and market products and services that satisfy market demands. Such events could impact our performance through fewer loans, reduced fee income and fewer deposits, each of which could result in reduced net income. The pandemic caused by a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), while disruptive to our customers and the economy, has not led to a significant decline in our products and services to date, but it could if its impact on us and our customers continues or increases in the future.
New technologies, and our ability to efficiently and effectively develop, market and deliver new products and services to our customers present competitive risks.
The rapid growth of new digital technologies, including internet services, smart phones and other mobile devices, requires us to continuously evaluate our product and service offerings to ensure they remain competitive. Our success depends in part on our ability to adapt and deliver our products and services in a manner responsive to evolving industry standards and consumer preferences. New technologies by banks and non-bank service providers may create risks if our products and services are no longer competitive with then-current standards, and could negatively affect our ability to attract or maintain a loyal customer base. These risks may affect our ability to grow and could reduce our revenue streams from certain products and services, while increasing expenses associated with developing more competitive solutions. Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Operational Risks
We face significant operational risks in our businesses.
Safely conducting and growing our business requires that we create and maintain an appropriate operational and organizational control infrastructure. Operational risk can arise in numerous ways, including employee fraud, customer fraud and control lapses in bank operations and information technology. Our dependence on our employees and internal and third party automated systems to record and process transactions may further increase the risk that technical failures or system-tampering will result in losses that are difficult to detect. We may be subject to disruptions of our operating systems arising from events that are wholly or partially beyond our control. Failure to maintain appropriate operational infrastructure and oversight can lead to loss of service to customers, legal actions and noncompliance with various laws and regulations. We have implemented internal controls that are designed to safeguard and maintain our operational and organizational infrastructure and information. However, all internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
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The continued economic impacts of a COVID-19 outbreak could affect BancShares' business, financial condition and results of operations.
Beginning in early 2020, COVID-19 spread across most of the world, including the United States ( the “U.S.”). It has caused severe disruptions to the U.S. economy, regional quarantines, business shutdowns, high unemployment, disruptions to supply chains, and overall economic instability that has adversely impacted the operations, activities and business of BancShares and its customers. Effects have generally been felt across all industries, including financial services.
In response to the national public health crisis, Federal, State and Local governments continue to impose an array of restrictions on the way all businesses conduct their operations and on our customers, business partners, vendors and employees. These restrictions, along with other economic factors including inflation risks, oil price volatility, and changes in interest rates have and may continue to destabilize financial markets and negatively impact our customers’ business activities and operations, making it difficult for them to satisfy existing debt obligations. They also have led to elevated unemployment and slower consumer spending which in turn will increase our collection risk as deteriorating economic conditions correlate with lower credit quality metrics and higher customer defaults on loans. Economic pressures and uncertainty have and may continue to change consumer and business behaviors, which, in the short and long term, could affect borrowers’ creditworthiness and the demand for loans and other products and services we offer. BancShares is actively monitoring the loan portfolio to identify changes in credit risk within a specific geography, loan class, or within a particular industry concentration. Therefore, provision expense could increase as we incorporate these changes into our estimate on the allowance for credit losses.
Additionally, our operations have experienced disruptions as we operate in a remote working environment for most corporate employees and we have adjusted branch operations and corporate processes. With continued uncertainty around outbreak severity within impacted areas, there may be increased absenteeism, and lost productivity as a result of the remote workforce. We may see an increased incidence of cybersecurity threats or fraud as cyber-criminals look to profit from the disruption and potential strain on information technology and the fear of the general public. There may be disruption in critical third party services as they operate in the current environment. BancShares has a comprehensive business continuity and data security plan in place along with third party risk management, but may not be able to mitigate all of the issues identified above.
Market volatility and general uncertainty in the capital markets may also impact our business. Our access to capital and liquidity could be limited by market disruptions which could be exacerbated by delays in customer payments or significant withdrawals from customer deposit accounts. In addition, the fair value of our assets and liabilities will be impacted by the changing market environment. This could also increase liquidity and capital adequacy risks, as well as long-lived asset impairment risk.
As the government and its regulatory bodies respond to the crisis, it increases the burden on our associates to quickly respond to changing regulatory guidance. This could increase the risk of noncompliance.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will heighten specific risk factors and could impact substantially all risk factors described herein. Those effects will adversely affect our business operations and results at least until the outbreak has subsided, and the negative effects on the economy, our customers and our business and results likely will continue to be felt for some time afterwards. The full extent of the impact will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain including the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, governmental actions to contain the virus, and the long term economic impact, both globally, as well as in our banking markets, which includes a potential recession.
A cyber attack, information or security breach, or a technology failure of ours or of a third party could adversely affect our ability to conduct our business, manage our exposure to risk, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, increase our costs to maintain and update our operational and security systems and infrastructure, and adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, as well as cause legal or reputational harm.
Our businesses are highly dependent on the security and efficacy of our infrastructure, computer and data management systems, as well as those of third parties with whom we interact or on whom we rely. Our businesses rely on the secure processing, transmission, storage and retrieval of confidential, proprietary and other information in our computer and data management systems and networks, and in the computer and data management systems and networks of third parties. In addition, to access our network, products and services, our customers and other third parties may use personal mobile devices or computing devices that are outside of our network environment and are subject to their own cybersecurity risks.

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We, our customers, regulators and other third parties have been subject to, and are likely to continue to be the target of, cyber attacks. These cyber attacks include computer viruses, malicious or destructive code, phishing attacks, denial of service or information or other security breaches that could result in the unauthorized release, gathering, monitoring, misuse, loss or destruction of confidential, proprietary and other information of ours, our employees, our customers or of third parties, damages to systems, or other material disruption to our or our customers’ or other third parties’ network access or business operations. As cyber threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend significant additional resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities or incidents. Despite efforts to protect the integrity of our systems and implement controls, processes, policies and other protective measures, we may not be able to anticipate all security breaches, nor may we be able to implement guaranteed preventive measures against such security breaches.
Cybersecurity risks for banking organizations have significantly increased in recent years in part because of the proliferation of new technologies, and the use of the Internet and telecommunications technologies to conduct financial transactions. For example, cybersecurity risks may increase in the future as we continue to increase our mobile-payment and other internet-based product offerings and expand our internal usage of web-based products and applications. In addition, cybersecurity risks have significantly increased in recent years in part due to the increased sophistication and activities of organized crime groups, hackers, terrorist organizations, hostile foreign governments, disgruntled employees or vendors, activists and other external parties, including those involved in corporate espionage. Even the most advanced internal control environment may be vulnerable to compromise. Additionally, the existence of cyber attacks or security breaches at third parties with access to our data, such as vendors, may not be disclosed to us in a timely manner.
Although to date we have not experienced any material losses or other material consequences relating to technology failure, cyber attacks or other information or security breaches, whether directed at us or third parties, there can be no assurance that we will not suffer such losses or other consequences in the future. AsRisks are also heightened as a result cybersecurityof the increased remote workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cybersecurity and the continued development and enhancement of our controls, processes and practices designed to protect our systems, computers, software, data and networks from attack, damage or unauthorized access remain a priority.
We also face indirect technology, cybersecurity and operational risks relating to the customers, clients and other third parties with whom we do business or upon whom we rely to facilitate or enable our business activities, including financial counterparties; financial intermediaries such as clearing agents, exchanges and clearing houses; vendors; regulators; providers of critical infrastructure such as internet access and electrical power. As a result of increasing consolidation, interdependence and complexity of financial entities and technology systems, a technology failure, cyber attack or other information or security breach that significantly degrades, deletes or compromises the systems or data of one or more financial entities could have a material impact on counterparties or other market participants, including us. This consolidation interconnectivity and complexity increases the risk of operational failure, on both individual and industry-wide bases, as disparate systems need to be integrated, often on an accelerated basis. Any third-party technology failure, cyber attack or other information or security breach, termination or constraint could, among other things, adversely affect our ability to effect transactions, service our clients, manage our exposure to risk or expand our businesses.
Cyber attacks or other information or security breaches, whether directed at us or third parties, may result in a material loss or have material consequences. Furthermore, the public perception that a cyber attack on our systems has been successful, whether or not this perception is correct, may damage our reputation with customers and third parties with whom we do business. A successful penetration or circumvention of system security could cause us negative consequences, including loss of customers and business opportunities, disruption to our operations and business, misappropriation or destruction of our confidential information and/or that of our customers, or damage to our customers’ and/or third parties’ computers or systems, and could result in a violation of applicable privacy laws and other laws, litigation exposure, regulatory fines, penalties or intervention, loss of confidence in our security measures, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensatory costs, additional compliance costs, and could adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.
We are exposed to losses related to fraud.
As technology continues to evolve, criminals are using increasingly more sophisticated techniques to commit and hide fraudulent activity. Fraudulent activity can come in many forms, including debit card/credit card fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, electronic scanning devices attached to ATM machines, social engineering, digital fraud and phishing attacks to obtain personal information and fraudulent impersonation of our clients through the use of falsified or stolen credentials. To counter the increased sophistication of these fraudulent activities, we have increased our investment in systems, technologies and controls to detect and prevent such fraud. Combating fraudulent activities as they evolve will result in continued ongoing investments in the future.future as significant fraud could adversely impact our reputation or results of operation.

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We depend on key personnel for our success.
Our success depends to a great extent on our ability to attract and retain key personnel. We have an experienced management team the Board believes is capable of managing and growing our business. Losses of, or changes in, our current executive officers or other key personnel and their responsibilitiesexpertise and services may disrupt our business and could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. We have developed an Executive Officer succession plan, but we cannot be certain of its transition or implementation success. There also can be no assurance we will be successful in retaining our current executive officers or other key personnel, or hiring additional key personnel to assist in executing our growth, expansion and acquisition strategies.
We are subject to litigation risks, and our expenses related to litigation may adversely affect our results.
We are subject to litigation risks in the ordinary course of our business. Claims and legal actions, including supervisory actions by our regulators, that may be initiated against us from time to time could involve large monetary sums and significant defense costs. During the last credit crisis, we saw the number of cases and our expenses related to those cases increase. The outcomes of such cases are always uncertain until finally adjudicated or resolved.
We establish reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and our liability can be reasonably estimated. We may still incur legal costs for a matter even if we have not established a reserve. In addition, the actual amount paid in resolution of a legal claim may be substantially higher than any amounts reserved for the matter. The ultimate resolution of a legal proceeding, depending on the remedy sought and any relief granted, could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Substantial legal claims or significant regulatory action against us could have material adverse financial effects or cause significant reputational harm to us, which in turn could seriously harm our business prospects. We may be exposed to substantial uninsured legal liabilities and/or regulatory actions which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For additional information, see the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Note T, Commitments and Contingencies, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our business and financial performance could be impacted by natural disasters, acts of war or terrorist activities.
Natural disasters (including but not limited to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and explosions), acts of war and terrorist activities could hurt our performance (i) directly through damage to our facilities or other impacts to our ability to conduct business in the ordinary course, and (ii) indirectly through such damage or impacts to our customers, suppliers or other counterparties. In particular, a significant amount of our business is concentrated in North Carolina and South Carolina, including coastal areas where our retail and commercial customers have been and in the future could be impacted by hurricanes.hurricanes and flooding. We could also suffer adverse results to the extent that disasters, wars, or terrorist activities, riots or civil unrest affect the broader markets or economy. Our ability to minimize the consequences of such events is in significant measure reliant on the quality of our disaster recovery planning and our ability, if any, to forecast the events.
We rely on third parties.
Third party vendors provide key components of our business infrastructure, including certain data processing and information services. Their services could be difficult to quickly replace in the event of failure or other interruption in service. Failures of certain vendors to provide services could adversely affect our ability to deliver products and services to our customers. External vendors also present information security risks. We monitor significant vendor risks, including the financial stability of critical vendors. The failure of a critical external vendor could disrupt our business and cause us to incur significant expense.
The quality of our data could deteriorate and cause financial or reputational harm to the Bank.
While we have a Data Governance program, it is reliant on the execution of procedures, process controls and system functionality and there is no guarantee errors will not occur. Incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate data could lead to non-compliance with regulatory statutes and result in fines. Additionally, customer impact could result in reputational harm and customer attrition. Inaccurate or incomplete data presents the risk that business decisions relying on such data will prove inefficient or ineffective. Additionally, information we provide to our investors and regulators may be negatively impacted by inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Malicious action by an employee could result in harm to our customers or the Bank.
Several high-profile cases of misconduct have occurred at other financial institutions. Such an event may lead to large regulatory fines, as well as an erosion in customer confidence, which could impact our financial position. BancShares’ employees are subject to a code of ethics which requires annual review. We also have policies governing our compensation, conduct and sales practices designed to deter and respond to potential employee misconduct.


Credit Risks
If we fail to effectively manage credit risk, our business and financial condition will suffer.
We must effectively manage credit risk. There are risks inherent in making any loan, including risks of repayment, risks with respect to the period of time over which the loan may be repaid, risks relating to proper loan underwriting and guidelines, risks resulting from changes in economic and industry conditions, risks inherent in dealing with individual borrowers and risks resulting from uncertainties as to the future value of collateral. There is no assurance that our loan approval procedures and our credit risk monitoring are or will be adequate to or will reduce the inherent risks associated with lending. Our credit administration personnel, policies and procedures may not adequately adapt to changes in economic or other conditions affecting customers and the quality of our loan portfolio. Any failure to manage such credit risks may materially adversely affect our business, and our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
Our allowance for loancredit losses may prove to be insufficient to absorb losses in our loan portfolio.
We maintain an allowance for loancredit losses (“ACL”) that is designed to cover credit losses on loans that borrowers may not repay in their entirety. An ACL is also recorded over expected losses in investment securities and unfunded commitments, though these are not significant compared to losses within the loan portfolio. We believe that we maintain an allowance for loan lossesACL at a level adequate to absorb probablethe expected credit losses inherent inover the life of the loan portfolio, asadjusted for expected contractual payments and the impact of the corresponding balance sheet date, andprepayments, in compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory guidance. However, the allowanceACL may not be sufficient to cover actual loancredit losses, and future provisions for loancredit losses could materially and adversely affect our operating results. Accounting measurements related to asset impairment and the allowanceACL require significant estimates that are subject to uncertainty and revisions driven by new information and changing circumstances. The significant uncertainties surrounding our borrowers’ abilities to conduct their businesses successfully through changing economic environments, competitive challenges and other factors complicate our estimates of the risk and/or amount of loss on any loan. Due to the degree of uncertainty and the susceptibility to change, the actual losses may vary from current estimates. We also expect fluctuations in the allowanceACL due to economic changes nationally as well as locally within the states in which we conduct business. This is especially true as the economy reacts to the continuation of and potential recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As an integral part of their examination process, our banking regulators periodically review the allowanceACL and may require us to increase it by recognizing additional provisions for loancredit losses charged to expense or to decrease the allowance by recognizing loan charge-offs, net of recoveries. Any such required additional loancredit loss provisions or loan charge-offs could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
In the first quarter of 2020, we adopted a change to the methodology for the recognition and measurement of credit losses to comply with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“CECL”). CECL introduces a new credit loss methodology which requires earlier recognition of credit losses, replacing multiple existing impairment methods, which generally require a loss to be incurred before it is recognized. The amendments in this ASU require loss estimates be determined over the lifetime of the asset and broaden the information an entity must consider in developing its expected credit losses. As a result, this will change the manner by which we calculate our allowance for credit losses and may introduce increased volatility to the balance of our reserves and related provision expense.
Our concentration of loans to borrowers within the medical and dental industries could impair our earnings if those industries experience economic difficulties.
Statutory or regulatory changes, or economic conditions in the market generally, could negatively impact borrowers’ businesses and their ability to repay their loans with us, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, smaller practices such as those in the dental industry generally have fewer financial resources in terms of capital or borrowing capacity than larger entities, and generally have a heightened vulnerability to negative economic conditions. Consequently, we could be required to increase our allowance for loan lossesACL through additional provisions on our income statement, which would reduce reported net income. While medical and dental practices were initially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, there have not been significant credit deterioration or increased provisions for these borrowers to date. See Note D, Loans and Leases, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion.

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Economic conditions in real estate markets and our reliance on junior liens may adversely impact our business and our results of operations.
Real property collateral values may be impacted by economic conditions in the real estate market and may result in losses on loans that, while adequately collateralized at the time of origination, become inadequately collateralized. Our reliance on junior liens is concentrated in our non-commercialconsumer revolving mortgage loan portfolio. Approximately two-thirds of the noncommercialconsumer revolving mortgage portfolio is secured by junior lien positions, and lower real estate values for collateral underlying these loans may cause the outstanding balance of the senior lien to exceed the value of the collateral, resulting in a junior lien loan becoming effectively unsecured. Inadequate collateral values, rising interest rates and unfavorable economic conditions could result in greater delinquencies, write-downs or charge-offs in future periods, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and capital adequacy.
Our financial condition could be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions.
Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty and/or other relationships. We have exposure to numerous financial services providers, including banks, securities brokers and dealers and other financial services providers. Although we monitor the financial conditions of financial institutions with which we have credit exposure, transactions with those institutions expose us to credit risk through the possibility of counterparty default.
Market Risks
Unfavorable economic conditions could adversely affect our business.
Our business is subject to periodic fluctuations based on national, regional and local economic conditions. These fluctuations are not predictable, cannot be controlled and may have a material adverse impact on our operations and financial condition. Our banking operations are located within several states but are locally oriented and community based.community-based. Our retail and commercial banking activities are primarily concentrated within the same geographic footprint. Our markets include the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Western United States, with our greatest presence in North Carolina and South Carolina. Worsening economic conditions within our markets, particularly within North Carolina and South Carolina, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Accordingly, we expect to continue to be dependent upon local business conditions as well as conditions in the local residential and commercial real estate markets we serve. Unfavorable changes in unemployment, real estate values, interest rates and other factors could weaken the economies of the communities we serve. Economic growthThe COVID-19 pandemic has created volatility and business activity have remained relatively stable across a wide range of industriesuncertainty in the economy, which has and geographic locations, but there can be no assurance that current economic conditions will continue or that these conditions will not worsen.to impact our business. Thus far, this includes declines in fee income and impacts on the fair value of our equity securities, but could create additional negative impacts to provision for credit losses and declines in demand for our products and services.
In addition, the political environment, the level of United States (“U.S.”) debt and global economic conditions can have a destabilizing effect on financial markets. Weakness in any of our market areas could have an adverse impact on our earnings, and consequently, our financial condition and capital adequacy.
Accounting for acquired assets may result in earnings volatility.
Fair value discounts that are recorded at the time an asset is acquired are accreted into interest income based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United StatesU.S. (“GAAP”). The rate at which those discounts are accreted is unpredictable and the result of various factors including prepayments and changes inestimated credit quality.losses. Post-acquisition credit deterioration in excess of remaining discounts results in the recognition of provision expense. Additionally, the income statement impact of adjustments to the indemnification asset recorded in certain FDIC-assisted transactions may occur over a shorter period of time than the adjustments to the covered assets.
Fair value discount accretion, post-acquisition impairment and adjustments to the indemnification asset may result in significant volatility in our earnings. Volatility in earnings could unfavorably influence investor interest in our common stock, thereby depressing the market value of our stock and the market capitalization of our company.
The performance of equity securities and corporate bonds in the investment portfolio could be adversely impacted by the soundness and fluctuations in the market values of other financial institutions.
Our investment securities portfolio contains certain equity securities and corporate bonds of other financial institutions. As a result, a portion of our investment securities portfolio is subject to fluctuation due to changes in the financial stability and market value of other financial institutions, as well as interest rate sensitivity to economic and market conditions. Such fluctuations could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. We have seen volatile earnings impacts related to the fair value of equity securities throughout 2020.

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Failure to effectively manage our interest rate risk could adversely affect us.
Our results of operations and cash flows are highly dependent upon net interest income. Interest rates are sensitive to economic and market conditions that are beyond our control, including the actions of the Federal Reserve Board’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”). Changes in monetary policy could influence interest income, interest expense, and the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities. If changes in interest rates on our interest-earning assets are not equal to the changes in interest rates on our interest-bearing liabilities, our net interest income and, therefore, our net income, could be adversely impacted.
As interest rates rise, our interest expense will increase and our net interest margins may decrease, negatively impacting our performance and, potentially, our financial condition. To the extent banks and other financial services providers compete for interest-bearing deposit accounts through higher interest rates, our deposit base could be reduced if we are unwilling to pay those higher rates. If we decide to compete with those higher interest rates, our cost of funds could increase and our net interest margins could be reduced. Additionally, higher interest rates will impact our ability to originate new loans. Increases in interest rates could adversely affect the ability of our borrowers to meet higher payment obligations. If this occurred, it could cause an increase in nonperforming assets and net charge-offs, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Although we maintain an interest rate risk monitoring system, the forecasts of future net interest income are estimates and may be inaccurate. Actual interest rate movements may differ from our forecasts, and unexpected actions by the FOMC may have a direct impact on market interest rates.
We may be adversely impacted by the transition from LIBOR as a reference rate
In 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced that after 2021 it would no longer compel banks to submit the rates required to calculate the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). This announcement indicates thatSubsequent announcements have delayed the continuation ofpotential date for certain LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021.tenors until June 30, 2023. Consequently, at this time, it is not possible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to provide submissions for the calculation of LIBOR. Similarly, itthere is not possible to predict whether LIBORstill uncertainty around how quickly different alternative rates will continue to be viewed as an acceptable market benchmark, what rate or rates may become accepted alternatives to LIBOR,develop sufficient liquidity and industry-wide usage, or what the effect of any such changes in views or alternatives may be on the markets for LIBOR-indexed financial instruments.

We have loans, borrowings and other financial instruments with attributes that are either directly or indirectly dependent on LIBOR. The transition from LIBOR could create additional costs and risks. Since proposed alternative rates are calculated differently, payments under contracts referencing new rates will differ from those referencing LIBOR. The transition will change our market risk profiles, requiring changes to risk and pricing models, systems, contracts, valuation tools, and product design. Furthermore, failure to adequately manage this transition process with our customers could adversely impact our reputation and potentially introduce additional legal risks. Although our current LIBOR exposure on loans is limited to less than $5 billion, and we are currently unabletaking steps to assess what the ultimate impact of the transition from LIBOR will be,to alternative reference rates, failure to adequately manage the transition could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The value of our goodwill may decline in the future.
At December 31, 2019,2020, we had $349.4$350.3 million of goodwill recorded as an asset on our balance sheet. We test goodwill for impairment at least annually, comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its net book value. We also test goodwill for impairment when certain events occur, such as a significant decline in our expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate or a sustained decline in the price of our common stock. These tests may result in a write-off of goodwill deemed to be impaired, which could have a significant impact on our financial results; however, any such write-off would not impact our regulatory capital ratios, given that regulatory capital ratios are calculated using tangible capital amounts.
The market price of our stock may be volatile.
Although publicly traded, our common stock, particularly our Class B common stock, has less liquidity and public float than many other large, publicly traded financial services companies. Lower liquidity increases the price volatility of our stock and could make it difficult for our shareholders to sell or buy our common stock at specific prices.
Excluding the impact of liquidity, the market price of our common stock can fluctuate widely in response to other factors, including expectations of financial and operating results, actual operating results, actions of institutional shareholders, speculation in the press or the investment community, market perception of acquisitions, rating agency upgrades or downgrades, stock prices of other companies that are similar to us, general market expectations related to the financial services industry and the potential impact of government actions affecting the financial services industry. For example, the closing price per share of our Class A Common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market ranged from a low of $282.90 to a high of $613.22 during the year ended December 31, 2020.

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Liquidity Risks
If our current level of balance sheet liquidity were to experience pressure, it could affect our ability to pay deposits and fund our operations.
Our deposit base represents our primary source of core funding and balance sheet liquidity. We normally have the ability to stimulate core deposit growth through reasonable and effective pricing strategies. However, in circumstances where our ability to generate needed liquidity is impaired, we need access to noncorenon-core funding such as borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and the Federal Reserve, Federal Funds purchased lines and brokered deposits. While we maintain access to these noncorenon-core funding sources, some sources are dependent on the availability of collateral as well as the counterparty’s willingness and ability to lend.
Capital Adequacy Risks
Our ability to grow is contingent upon access to capital.
Our primary capital sources have been retained earnings and debt issued through both private and public markets. Rating agencies regularly evaluate our creditworthiness and assign credit ratings to BancShares and FCB. The ratings of the agencies are based on a number of factors, some of which are outside our control. In addition to factors specific to our financial strength and performance, the rating agencies also consider conditions generally affecting the financial services industry. There can be no assurance that we will maintain our current credit ratings. Rating reductions could adversely affect our access to funding sources and the cost of obtaining funding.
Based on existing capital levels, BancShares and FCB are well-capitalized under current leverage and risk-based capital standards. Our ability to grow is contingent on our ability to generate sufficient capital to remain well-capitalized under current and future capital adequacy guidelines.
We are subject to capital adequacy and liquidity guidelines and, if we fail to meet these guidelines, our financial condition would be adversely affected.
Under regulatory capital adequacy guidelines and other regulatory requirements, BancShares, together with FCB, must meet certain capital and liquidity guidelines, subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
We are subject to capital rules issued by the Federal Reserve that established a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking institutions and established a more conservative definition of capital. These requirements, known as Basel III, became effective January 1, 2015, and, as a result, we became subject to enhancedincluding required minimum capital and leverage ratios. These requirements could adversely affect our ability to pay dividends, restrict certain business activities or compel us to raise capital, each of which may adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. In addition, the costs associated with complying with more stringent capital requirements, such as the requirement to formulate and submit capital plans based on pre-defined stress scenarios on an annual basis, could have an adverse effect on results of operations. See Item 1. Business of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the capital requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel III.
Compliance Risks
We operate in a highly regulated industry; the laws and regulations that govern our operations, taxes, corporate governance, executive compensation and financial accounting and reporting, including changes in them or our failure to comply with them, may adversely affect us.
We are subject to extensive regulation and supervision that govern almost all aspects of our operations. In addition to a multitude of regulations designed to protect customers, depositors and consumers, we must comply with other regulations that protect the deposit insurance fund and the stability of the U.S. financial system, including laws and regulations that, among other matters, prescribe minimum capital requirements; impose limitations on our business activities and investments; limit the dividends or distributions that we can pay; restrict the ability of our bank subsidiaries to guarantee our debt; and impose certain specific accounting requirements that may be more restrictive and may result in greater or earlier charges to earnings or reductions in our capital than GAAP. Compliance with laws and regulations can be difficult and costly, and changes in laws and regulations often impose additional compliance costs.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules and regulations issued by the SEC and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), as well as numerous other recently enacted statutes and regulations, including the Dodd-Frank Act, EGRRCPA, and regulations promulgated thereunder, have increased the scope, complexity and cost of corporate governance and reporting and disclosure practices, including the costs of completing our external audit and maintaining our internal controls. Such additional regulation and supervision may limit our ability to pursue business opportunities.

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The failure to comply with these various rules and regulations could subject us to restrictions on our business activities, including mergers and acquisitions, fines and other penalties, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations, capital base and the price of our common stock.
We may be adversely affected by changes in U.S. tax laws and other laws and regulations.
Corporate tax rates affect our profitability and capital levels. The U.S. corporate tax code may be further reformed by the U.S. Congress and additional guidance may be issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury relevant to the Tax CutsTreasury. Changes in tax laws and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”) enacted during 2017. Additional adverse amendments to the Tax Act or other legislationregulations, and income tax rates in particular, could have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Strategic Risks
We encounter significant competition that may reduce our market share and profitability.
We compete with other banks and specialized financial services providers in our market areas. Our primary competitors include local, regional and national banks; credit unions; commercial finance companies; various wealth management providers; independent and captive insurance agencies; mortgage companies; and non-bank providers of financial services. Some of our larger competitors, including certain banks with a significant presence in our market areas, have the capacity to offer products and services we do not offer. Some of our non-bank competitors operate in less stringent regulatory environments, and certain competitors are not subject to federal and/or state income taxes. The fierce competitive pressures that we face adversely affect pricing for many of our products and services.
Certain provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may prevent a change in management or a takeover attempt a shareholder might consider to be in their best interests.
Certain provisions contained in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws could delay or prevent the removal of directors and other management. The provisions could also delay or make more difficult a tender offer, merger or proxy contest a shareholder might consider to be in their best interests. For example, our Certificate of Incorporation and/or Bylaws:
allow the Board to issue and set the terms of preferred shares without further shareholder approval;
limit who can call a special meeting of shareholders; and
establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the Board and proposals of other business to be considered at annual meetings of shareholders.
These provisions, as well as provisions of the BHCA and other relevant statutes and regulations that require advance notice and/or applications for regulatory approval of changes in control of banks and bank holding companies, may discourage bids for our common stock at a premium over market price, adversely affecting its market price. Additionally, the fact that the Holding family holds or controls shares representing a majority of the voting power of our common stock may discourage potential takeover attempts and/or bids for our common stock at a premium over market price.
We rely on dividends from FCB.
As a financial holding company, we are a separate legal entity from FCB. We derive most of our revenue and cash flow from dividends paid by FCB. These dividends are the primary source from which we pay dividends on our common stock and interest and principal on our debt obligations. State and federal laws impose restrictions on the dividends that FCB may pay to us. In the event FCB is unable to pay dividends to us for an extended period of time, we may not be able to service our debt obligations or pay dividends on our common stock.
Our financial performance depends upon our ability to attract and retain clients for our products and services, which ability may be adversely impacted by weakened consumer and/or business confidence, and by any inability on our part to predict and satisfy customers’ needs and demands.
Our financial performance is subject to risks associated with the loss of client confidence and demand. A fragile or weakening economy, or ambiguity surrounding the economic future, may lessen the demand for our products and services. Our performance may also be negatively impacted if we fail to attract and retain customers because we are not able to successfully anticipate, develop and market products and services that satisfy market demands. Such events could impact our performance through fewer loans, reduced fee income and fewer deposits, each of which could result in reduced net income.


New technologies, and our ability to efficiently and effectively develop, market and deliver new products and services to our customers present competitive risks.
The rapid growth of new digital technologies, including internet services, smart phones and other mobile devices, requires us to continuously evaluate our product and service offerings to ensure they remain competitive. Our success depends in part on our ability to adapt and deliver our products and services in a manner responsive to evolving industry standards and consumer preferences. New technologies by banks and non-bank service providers may create risks if our products and services are no longer competitive with then-current standards, and could negatively affect our ability to attract or maintain a loyal customer base. These risks may affect our ability to grow and could reduce our revenue streams from certain products and services, while increasing expenses associated with developing more competitive solutions. Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
We may be adversely affected by risks associated with completed, pending or any potential future acquisitions.
We plan to continue to grow our business organically. However, we have pursued and expect to continue to pursue acquisition opportunities that we believe support our business strategies and may enhance our profitability. We must generally satisfy a number of material conditions prior to consummating any acquisition including, in many cases, federal and state regulatory approval. We may fail to complete strategic and competitively significant business opportunities as a result of our inability to obtain required regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all.
Acquisitions of financial institutions, assets of financial institutions, or other operating entities involve operational risks and uncertainties, and acquired companies or assets may have unknown or contingent liabilities, exposure to unexpected asset quality problems that require write downs or write-offs, or difficulty retaining key employees and customers. Additionally, acquired companies may have product lines, regulatory requirements, or operational challenges with which we are not familiar. These, among other issues, could negatively affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We may not be able to realize projected cost savings, synergies or other benefits associated with any such acquisition. Failure to efficiently integrate any acquired entities or assets into our existing operations could significantly increase our operating costs and have material adverse effects on our financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in identifying, consummating, or integrating any potential acquisitions.
Financial Reporting Risks
Accounting standards may change and increase our operating costs and/or otherwise adversely affect our results.
FASB and the SEC periodically modify the standards governing the preparation of our financial statements. The nature of these changes is not predictable and could impact how we record transactions in our financial statements, which could lead to material changes in assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, revenues, expenses and net income. In some cases, we could be required to apply new or revised standards retroactively, resulting in changes to previously reported financial results or a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. Implementation of new accounting rules or standards could additionally require us to implement technology changes which could impact ongoing earnings.

In the first quarter of 2020, we adopted a change to the methodology for the recognition and measurement of credit losses to comply with CECL. This accounting standard change will result in a decrease of $32 million to $42 million to the BancShares allowance for credit losses (“ACL”), as well as a corresponding increase to retained earnings of $32 million to $42 million and a decrease of $10 million to $15 million in deferred tax assets. Application of this new accounting standard resulted in additional technology investments to support enhanced modeling efforts and ongoing reporting requirements.
Our accounting policies and processes are critical to the reporting of financial condition and results of operations. They require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain.

Accounting policies and processes are fundamental to how BancShares records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. Management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying many of these accounting policies and processes so they comply with GAAP. In some cases, management must select the accounting policy or method to apply from two or more alternatives, any of which may be reasonable under the circumstances, yet may result in BancShares reporting materially different results than would have been reported under a different alternative.



Management has identified certain accounting policies as being critical because they require management to make difficult, subjective or complex conclusions about matters that are uncertain. Materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions or estimates. BancShares has established policies and control procedures that are intended to ensure these critical accounting estimates and judgments are well controlled and applied consistently. In addition, the policies and procedures are intended to ensure that the process for changing methodologies occurs in an appropriate manner. Because of the uncertainty surrounding management's judgments and the estimates pertaining to these matters, BancShares cannot guarantee that it will not be required to adjust accounting policies or restate prior period financial statements. See “Critical Accounting Policies” included in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Our business is highly quantitative and requires widespread use of financial models for day-to-day operations; these models may produce inaccurate predictions that significantly vary from actual results.
We rely on quantitative models to measure risks and to estimate certain financial values. Such models may be used in many processes including, but not limited to, the pricing of various products and services, classifications of loans, setting interest rates on loans and deposits, quantifying interest rate and other market risks, forecasting losses, measuring capital adequacy and calculating economic and regulatory capital levels. Models may also be used to estimate the value of financial instruments and balance sheet items. Inaccurate or erroneous models present the risk that business decisions relying on the models will prove inefficient or ineffective. Additionally, information we provide to our investors and regulators may be negatively impacted by inaccurately designed or implemented models. For further information on models, see the “Risk Management” section included in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition and disclosures.
We must have effective internal controls over financial reporting in order to provide reliable financial reports, to effectively prevent fraud and to operate successfully as a public company. If we were unable to provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our reputation and operating results would be harmed. As part of our ongoing monitoring of our internal controls over financial reporting, we may discover material weaknesses or significant deficiencies requiring remediation. A “material weakness” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal controls over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
We continually work to improve our internal controls; however, we cannot be certain that these measures will ensure appropriate and adequate controls over our future financial processes and reporting. Any failure to maintain effective controls or to implement any necessary improvement of our internal controls in a timely manner could, among other things, result in losses from fraud or error, harm our reputation or cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition and the market value of our common stock.
Item 2. Properties
BancShares’ and FCB’s headquarters facility, a nine-story building with approximately 163,000 square feet, is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition, FCB occupies two separate facilities in Raleigh as well as a facility in Columbia, South Carolina, which serve as data and operations centers. As of December 31, 2019,2020, FCB operated 574542 branch offices throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Western United States. FCB owns many of the buildings and leases other facilities from third parties.
Additional information relating to premises, equipment and lease commitments is set forth in Note F, Premises and Equipment, of BancShares’ Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
BancShares and various subsidiaries have beenare named as defendants in various legal actions arising from our normal business activities in which damages in various amounts are claimed. Although the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to those matters cannot be determined, in the opinion of management, no legal actions expectedexist that would be material to have a material effect on BancShares’ consolidated financial statements currently exist.statements. Additional information related to legal proceedings is set forth in Note T, Commitments and Contingencies, of BancShares’ Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Part II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
BancShares has two classes of common stock—Class A common and Class B common. Shares of Class A common have one vote per share, while shares of Class B common have 16 votes per share. BancShares’ Class A common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol FCNCA. The Class B common stock is traded on the over-the-counter market and quoted on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol FCNCB. As of February 14, 2020,22, 2021, there were aggregates of 1,3011,127 and 216175 holders of record and individual participants in securities position listings with respect to the Class A common stock and Class B common stock, respectively. The market volume for Class B common stock is extremely limited. On many days there is no trading and, to the extent there is trading, it is generally low volume. Over-the-counter bid pricesmarket quotations for BancShares Class B common stock represent inter-dealer prices without retail markup, markdown or commissions, and may not represent actual transaction prices.

The average monthly trading volume for the Class A common stock was 742,9911,444,327 shares for the fourth quarter of December 31, 20192020 and 902,3181,089,723 shares for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. The Class B common stock monthly trading volume averaged 4902,786 shares in the quarter ended December 31, 20192020 and 7805,268 shares for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

During 2019,2020, the Board approved a series of authorizations of share repurchases of BancShares’ Class A common stock. The shares could be repurchased from time to time at management’s discretion during the authorized periods. The authorizations did not obligate BancShares to repurchase any particular amount of shares, and repurchases were able to be suspended or discontinued at any time. Following the expiration of our latest share repurchase authorization on July 31, 2020, share repurchase activity was suspended, and there were no share repurchases during the fourth quarter of 2020.A summary of share repurchases during 20192020 is disclosed below. An additional 120,990 shares have been repurchased subsequent to December 31, 2019 through February 14, 2020.

During 2019, the share repurchases included 100,000 shares of Class A common stock purchased from Ella Anna Holding, as trustee of her revocable trust. Mrs. Holding is the widow of BancShares’ former Executive Vice Chairman, Frank B. Holding, and the mother of Frank B. Holding, Jr. and Hope H. Bryant, BancShares’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, respectively. Pursuant to the existing share repurchase authorization, the Board’s independent Audit Committee reviewed and approved the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares held by Mrs. Holding on or before April 30, 2020, pursuant to BancShares’ related person transaction policy.

On January 28, 2020, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of Class A common stock for the period of February 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This authority supersedes all previously approved authorities.

Shares of Class A common stock repurchased by BancShares during the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
Class A common stockTotal Number of Class A Shares RepurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Repurchased Under the Plans or Programs
Total repurchases in the first quarter of 2020349,390 $457.10 243,000 243,200 
Total repurchases in the second quarter of 2020346,000 367.03 346,000 265,700 
Total repurchases in the third quarter of 2020117,700 399.83 117,700 — 
Total repurchases in the fourth quarter of 2020— — — — 
Total repurchases in 2020813,090 $410.48 706,700 — 
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Class A common stockTotal Number of Class A Shares Repurchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Repurchased Under the Plans or Programs
Total repurchases in the first quarter of 2019243,000
 $414.58
 243,000
 375,000
Total repurchases in the second quarter of 2019205,500
 436.81
 205,500
 169,500
Total repurchases in the third quarter of 2019295,900
 457.50
 295,900
 504,100
Repurchases from October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019(1)
146,100
 472.94
 146,100
 358,000
Repurchases from November 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019(2)
64,210
 511.11
 64,210
 435,790
Repurchases from December 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019(2)
44,200
 521.22
 44,200
 391,590
Total repurchases in the fourth quarter of 2019254,510
 $490.96
 254,510
 391,590
Total repurchases in 2019998,910
 $451.33
 998,910
 391,590
(1)The Board authorized the repurchase of up to 800,000 of BancShares' Class A common stock for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The authorization was publicly announced on July 30, 2019.
(2)The Board authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of BancShares' Class A common stock for the period November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020, superseding all previous authorities. The authorization was publicly announced on October 29, 2019.


The following graph comparesand table compare the cumulative total shareholder return (CTSR)(“CTSR”) of our Class A common stock during the previous five years with the CTSR over the same measurement period of the Nasdaq – Banks Index and the Nasdaq – U.S. Index. Each trend line assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2014,2015, and dividends were reinvested for additional shares. The performance graph represents past performance and should not be considered to be an indication of future performance.

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201520162017201820192020
FCNCA$100 $138 $157 $148 $208 $225 
Nasdaq - Banks100135144120151141 
Nasdaq - U.S.100110142140190274 
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Table 1
FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCES AND RATIOS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015(Dollars in thousands, except share data)20202019201820172016
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS         SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
Interest income$1,404,011
 $1,245,757
 $1,103,690
 $987,757
 $969,209
Interest income$1,484,026 $1,404,011 $1,245,757 $1,103,690 $987,757 
Interest expense92,642
 36,857
 43,794
 43,082
 44,304
Interest expense95,857 92,642 36,857 43,794 43,082 
Net interest income1,311,369
 1,208,900
 1,059,896
 944,675
 924,905
Net interest income1,388,169 1,311,369 1,208,900 1,059,896 944,675 
Provision for loan and lease losses31,441
 28,468
 25,692
 32,941
 20,664
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses1,279,928
 1,180,432
 1,034,204
 911,734
 904,241
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses58,352 31,441 28,468 25,692 32,941 
Net interest income after provision for credit lossesNet interest income after provision for credit losses1,329,817 1,279,928 1,180,432 1,034,204 911,734 
Gain on acquisitions
 
 134,745
 5,831
 42,930
Gain on acquisitions— — — 134,745 5,831 
Noninterest income excluding gain on acquisitions415,861
 400,149
 387,218
 371,268
 424,158
Noninterest income excluding gain on acquisitions476,750 415,861 400,149 387,218 371,268 
Noninterest expense1,103,741
 1,076,971
 1,012,469
 937,766
 1,038,915
Noninterest expense1,188,685 1,103,741 1,076,971 1,012,469 937,766 
Income before income taxes592,048
 503,610
 543,698
 351,067
 332,414
Income before income taxes617,882 592,048 503,610 543,698 351,067 
Income taxes134,677
 103,297
 219,946
 125,585
 122,028
Income taxes126,159 134,677 103,297 219,946 125,585 
Net income$457,371
 $400,313
 $323,752
 $225,482
 $210,386
Net income491,723 457,371 400,313 323,752 225,482 
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$477,661 $457,371 $400,313 $323,752 $225,482 
Net interest income, taxable equivalent (1)
$1,314,940
 $1,212,280
 $1,064,415
 $949,768
 $931,231
Net interest income, taxable equivalent (1)
$1,390,765 $1,314,940 $1,212,280 $1,064,415 $949,768 
PER SHARE DATA         PER SHARE DATA
Net income$41.05
 $33.53
 $26.96
 $18.77
 $17.52
Net income$47.50 $41.05 $33.53 $26.96 $18.77 
Cash dividends1.60
 1.45
 1.25
 1.20
 1.20
Cash dividends1.67 1.60 1.45 1.25 1.20 
Market price at period end (Class A)532.21
 377.05
 403.00
 355.00
 258.17
Market price at period end (Class A)574.27 532.21 377.05 403.00 355.00 
Book value at period end337.38
 300.04
 277.60
 250.82
 239.14
Book value at period end396.21 337.38 300.04 277.60 250.82 
SELECTED PERIOD AVERAGE BALANCES         SELECTED PERIOD AVERAGE BALANCES
Total assets$37,161,719
 $34,879,912
 $34,302,867
 $32,439,492
 $31,072,235
Total assets$46,021,438 $37,161,719 $34,879,912 $34,302,867 $32,439,492 
Investment securities6,919,069
 7,074,929
 7,036,564
 6,616,355
 7,011,767
Investment securities9,054,933 6,919,069 7,074,929 7,036,564 6,616,355 
Loans and leases (2)
26,656,048
 24,483,719
 22,725,665
 20,897,395
 19,528,153
Loans and leases (2)
31,605,090 26,656,048 24,483,719 22,725,665 20,897,395 
Interest-earning assets34,866,734
 32,847,661
 32,213,646
 30,267,788
 28,893,157
Interest-earning assets43,351,119 34,866,734 32,847,661 32,213,646 30,267,788 
Deposits32,218,536
 30,165,249
 29,119,344
 27,515,161
 26,485,245
Deposits39,746,616 32,218,536 30,165,249 29,119,344 27,515,161 
Interest-bearing liabilities20,394,815
 18,995,727
 19,576,353
 19,158,317
 18,986,755
Interest-bearing liabilities24,894,309 20,394,815 18,995,727 19,576,353 19,158,317 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements530,818
 555,555
 649,252
 721,933
 606,357
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements632,362 530,818 555,555 649,252 721,933 
Other short-term borrowings23,087
 58,686
 77,680
 7,536
 227,937
Other short-term borrowings50,549 23,087 58,686 77,680 7,536 
Long-term borrowings392,150
 304,318
 842,863
 811,755
 547,378
Long-term borrowings1,186,145 392,150 304,318 842,863 811,755 
Common shareholders’ equityCommon shareholders’ equity3,684,889 3,551,781 3,422,941 3,206,250 3,001,269 
Shareholders’ equity$3,551,781
 $3,422,941
 $3,206,250
 $3,001,269
 $2,797,300
Shareholders’ equity$3,954,007 $3,551,781 $3,422,941 $3,206,250 $3,001,269 
Shares outstanding11,141,069
 11,938,439
 12,010,405
 12,010,405
 12,010,405
Shares outstanding10,056,654 11,141,069 11,938,439 12,010,405 12,010,405 
SELECTED PERIOD-END BALANCES         SELECTED PERIOD-END BALANCES
Total assets$39,824,496
 $35,408,629
 $34,527,512
 $32,990,836
 $31,475,934
Total assets$49,957,680 $39,824,496 $35,408,629 $34,527,512 $32,990,836 
Investment securities7,173,003
 6,834,362
 7,180,256
 7,006,678
 6,861,548
Investment securities9,922,905 7,173,003 6,834,362 7,180,256 7,006,678 
Loans and leases28,881,496
 25,523,276
 23,596,825
 21,737,878
 20,239,990
Loans and leases32,791,975 28,881,496 25,523,276 23,596,825 21,737,878 
Deposits34,431,236
 30,672,460
 29,266,275
 28,161,343
 26,930,755
Deposits43,431,609 34,431,236 30,672,460 29,266,275 28,161,343 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements442,956
 543,936
 586,256
 590,936
 592,182
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements641,487 442,956 543,936 586,256 590,936 
Other short-term borrowings295,277
 28,351
 107,551
 12,551
 2,551
Other short-term borrowings— 295,277 28,351 107,551 12,551 
Long-term borrowings588,638
 319,867
 870,240
 832,942
 704,155
Long-term borrowings1,248,163 588,638 319,867 870,240 832,942 
Shareholders’ equity$3,586,184
 $3,488,954
 $3,334,064
 $3,012,427
 $2,872,109
Shareholders’ equity$4,229,268 $3,586,184 $3,488,954 $3,334,064 $3,012,427 
Shares outstanding10,629,495
 11,628,405
 12,010,405
 12,010,405
 12,010,405
Shares outstanding9,816,405 10,629,495 11,628,405 12,010,405 12,010,405 
SELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATA         SELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATA
Rate of return on average assets1.23% 1.15% 0.94% 0.70% 0.68%Rate of return on average assets1.07 %1.23 %1.15 %0.94 %0.70 %
Rate of return on average shareholders’ equity12.88
 11.69
 10.10
 7.51
 7.52
Rate of return on average common shareholders’ equityRate of return on average common shareholders’ equity12.96 12.88 11.69 10.10 7.51 
Average equity to average assets ratio9.56
 9.81
 9.35
 9.25
 9.00
Average equity to average assets ratio8.59 9.56 9.81 9.35 9.25 
Net yield on interest-earning assets (taxable equivalent)3.77
 3.69
 3.30
 3.14
 3.22
Net yield on interest-earning assets (taxable equivalent)3.17 3.74 3.66 3.28 3.11 
Allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases:         
PCI1.35
 1.51
 1.31
 1.70
 1.72
Non-PCI0.77
 0.86
 0.93
 0.98
 0.98
Allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases:Allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases:
PCDPCD5.18 1.35 1.51 1.31 1.70 
Non-PCDNon-PCD0.62 0.77 0.86 0.93 0.98 
Total0.78
 0.88
 0.94
 1.01
 1.02
Total0.68 0.78 0.88 0.94 1.01 
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned0.58
 0.52
 0.61
 0.67
 0.83
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned0.74 0.58 0.52 0.61 0.67 
Total risk-based capital ratioTotal risk-based capital ratio13.81 12.12 13.99 14.21 13.85 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio10.86
 12.67
 12.88
 12.42
 12.65
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio11.63 10.86 12.67 12.88 12.42 
Common equity Tier 1 ratio10.86
 12.67
 12.88
 12.42
 12.51
Common equity Tier 1 ratio10.61 10.86 12.67 12.88 12.42 
Total risk-based capital ratio12.12
 13.99
 14.21
 13.85
 14.03
Leverage capital ratio8.81
 9.77
 9.47
 9.05
 8.96
Leverage capital ratio7.86 8.81 9.77 9.47 9.05 
Dividend payout ratio3.90
 4.32
 4.64
 6.39
 6.85
Dividend payout ratio3.52 3.90 4.32 4.64 6.39 
Average loans and leases to average deposits82.74
 81.17
 78.04
 75.95
 73.73
Average loans and leases to average deposits79.52 82.74 81.17 78.04 75.95 
(1) The taxable-equivalent adjustment was $2.6 million, $3.6 million, $3.4 million, $4.5 million $5.1 million and $6.3$5.1 million for the years 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015,2016, respectively.
(2) Average loan and lease balances include PCIPCD loans, non-PCInon-PCD loans and leases, loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans and leases.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of earnings and related financial data are presented to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (“BancShares”) and its banking subsidiary, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (“FCB”). This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes presented within this report.Annual Report on Form 10-K. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8, of this reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K for more detail. Although certain amounts for prior years have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations for 2019,2020, the reclassifications had no effect on shareholders’ equity or net income as previously reported. Unless otherwise noted, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and “BancShares” in this section refer to the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations for BancShares.
Year-over-year comparisons of the financial results for 20182019 and 20172018 are contained in Item 7 of BancShares’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for 20182019 filed with the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 20, 201926, 2020 and available through FCB’s website www.firstcitizens.com or the SEC’s EDGAR database.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
ThisStatements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K includes statements and exhibits relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results and other statements whichthat are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “potential” or “continue,” or similar terms or the negative of these terms, or other statements concerning opinions or judgments of BancShares’ management about future events.

Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors which include, but are not limited to, risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to our proposed merger with CIT Group Inc. (“CIT”), including the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and satisfy other conditions to the proposed transaction, and delay in closing the proposed transaction, as well as risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the economy, the financial success or changing strategies of our customers, customer acceptance of our services, products and fee structure, the competitive nature of the financial services industry, our ability to compete effectively against other financial institutions in our banking markets, actions of government regulators, the level of market interest rates and our ability to manage our interest rate risk, changes in general economic conditions affecting our loan and lease portfolio, the abilities of our borrowers to repay their loans and leases, the values of real estate and other collateral, the impact of acquisition transactions and/orour prior acquisitions, the risks discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors above and other developments or changes in our business that we do not expect.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, BancShares undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The accounting and reporting policies of BancShares are in accordance with GAAPaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and are described in Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to exercise judgment in determining many of the estimates and assumptions utilized to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues and expenses. Our financial position and results of operations could be materially affected by changes to these estimates and assumptions.

The following is a summary of the more critical areas where these critical assumptions and estimates could impact the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of BancShares:

Allowance for credit losses.As of January 1, 2020, BancShares adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASC 326”), which changed the methodology, accounting policies and inputs used in determining the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”). See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of our accounting policies for the ACL and the implementation impact of
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ASC 326. See Note E, Allowance for loan and lease losses. Credit Losses, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures.
The allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”)ACL represents the best estimate of inherentexpected credit losses within the loanon loans and lease portfolioleases as of the balance sheet date. EstimatingThe ACL is assessed at each balance sheet date and adjustments are recorded in provision for credit losseslosses. Losses are estimated using historical loss rates and a projection of a reasonable and supportable macroeconomic forecast period which reverts to historical assumptions. This estimation process requires judgment in determining the amount and timing of expected cash flows, the value of the underlying collateralcharge-offs, economic forecast assumptions and loan specific attributes impacting the borrower’s ability to repay contractual obligations. Other factors such as economic conditions, historical loan losses, migrationthe composition of loans through delinquency stages and changes in the size, composition and risks within the loan portfolio, collateral values and prepayments are also considered. Loan balances considered uncollectible are charged off against the ALLL.ACL. If it is probable a borrower will be unable to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement and a loss is probable, a specific valuation allowance is determined. Recoveries of amounts previously charged-off are generally credited to the ALLL.


Purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans are initially recorded at fair value and are generally pooled based upon common risk characteristics. At each balance sheet date, we evaluate whether the estimated cash flows have decreased and if so, recognize an additional allowance. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows results first in the recovery of any allowance established and then in the recognition of additional interest income over the remaining lives of the loans.
The ALLL for non-purchased credit impaired (“non-PCI”) loans is assessed at each balance sheet date and adjustments are recorded in provision for loan and lease losses. General reserves for collective impairment are based on historical loss rates for each loan class by credit quality indicator and may be adjusted through a qualitative assessment to reflect current economic conditions and portfolio trends. Non-PCI loans classified as impaired as of the balance sheet date are assessed for individual impairment based on the loan’s characteristics and either a specific valuation allowance is established or partial charge-off is recorded.
Management considers the established ALLL adequate to absorb incurred losses for loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2019. As of January 1, 2020, BancShares adopted FASB ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changed the methodology, accounting policies and inputs used in determining the allowance for credit losses. See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of our accounting policies for the ALLL and the implementation status of ASU 2016-13. See Note E, Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures.ACL.
Financial Measurements. Fair value is the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Examples of recurring uses of fair value include marketable equity securities, investment securities available for sale and loans held for sale. There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2019.2020. We also measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Examples include impairedcollateral-dependent loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”), goodwill and intangible assets. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date.

Fair value is determined using different inputs and assumptions based upon the instrument being valued. Where observable market prices from transactions for identical assets or liabilities are not available, we identify market prices for similar assets or liabilities. If observable market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain for any such similar assets or liabilities, we look to other modeling techniques, which often incorporate unobservable inputs which are inherently subjective and require significant judgment. Fair value estimates requiring significant judgments are determined using various inputs developed by management with the appropriate skills, understanding and knowledge of the underlying asset or liability to ensure the development of fair value estimates is reasonable. Typical pricing sources used in estimating fair values include, but are not limited to, active markets with high trading volume, third-party pricing services, external appraisals, valuation models and commercial and residential evaluation reports. In certain cases, our assessments, with respect to assumptions market participants would make, may be inherently difficult to determine, and the use of different assumptions could result in material changes to these fair value measurements. See Note P, Estimated Fair Values, and Note B, Business Combinations, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding fair value.
Income taxes. Management estimates income tax expense using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the amount of assets and liabilities reported in the consolidated financial statements and their respective tax bases. In estimating the liabilities and corresponding expense related to income taxes, management assesses the relative merits and risks of various tax positions considering statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance. Because of the complexity of tax laws and regulations, interpretation is difficult and subject to differing judgments. Accrued income taxes payable represents an estimate of the net amounts due to or from taxing jurisdictions based upon various estimates, interpretations and judgments.
We evaluate our effective tax rate on a quarterly basis based upon the current estimate of net income, the favorable impact of various credits, statutory tax rates expected for the year and the amount of tax liability. We file tax returns in relevant jurisdictions and settle our return liabilities.
Changes in estimated income tax liabilities occur periodically due to changes in actual or estimated future tax rates and projections of taxable income, interpretations of tax laws, the complexities of multi-state income tax reporting, the status of examinations conducted by various taxing authorities and the impact of newly enacted legislation or guidance as well as income tax accounting pronouncements. See Note O, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures.

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CURRENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Table 2 details ASUs issued by the FASB adopted in 2019.2020. See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more detail on the impact on the consolidated financial statements.


Table 2
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
StandardDate of Adoption
ASU 2016-02 2016-13 - Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measure of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Leases (Topic 842)(including all subsequent ASUs on this topic)
January 1, 20192020
ASU 2018-152017-04 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)(Topic 350): Customer’s AccountingSimplifying the Test for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service ContractGoodwill Impairment
JulyJanuary 1, 20192020
ASU 2019-042018-13 - Codification ImprovementsFair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instrumentsthe Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
NovemberJanuary 1, 20192020
ASU 2018-14 - Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans
December 31, 2020

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

BancShares conducts its banking operations through its wholly owned subsidiary FCB, a state-chartered bank organized under the laws of the state of North Carolina.

BancShares’ earnings and cash flows are primarily derived from our commercial and retail banking activities. We gather deposits from retail and commercial customers as well asand we secure funding through various non-deposit sources. We invest the liquidity generated from these funding sources in interest-earning assets, including loans, investment securities and overnight investments. We also invest in bank premises, computer hardware and software and furniture and equipment used to conduct our commercial and retail banking business. We provide treasury management services, products, cardholder and merchant services, wealth management services and various other products and services typically offered by commercial banks. The fees generated from these products and services are a primary source of noninterest income and an essential component of our total revenue.
Our strong financial position enables us to pursue growth through strategic acquisitions to enhance organizational value by providing opportunities to grow capital and increase earnings. These transactions allow us to strengthen our presence in existing markets as well as expand our footprint into new markets.

TheWith interest rate environment, specifically the decline in short-term rates and flattening of the yield curve in 2019, has presented significant challenges to the efforts of commercial banksat historical lows, our ability to generate earnings and shareholder value.value has been challenging. While our balance sheet is asset sensitive overall, we seek to reduce volatility and minimize the risk to earnings from interest rate movements in either direction. Additionally, our initiatives focus on growth of noninterest income sources, management of noninterest expenses, optimization of our branch network and further enhancements to our technology and delivery channels.

In lending, we continue to focus our activities within our core competencies of retail, small business, medical, commercial and commercial real estate lending to build a diversified portfolio. Our low to moderate risk appetite continues to govern all lending activities.

We also pursue noninterest income through enhanced credit card offerings and wealth management and merchant services. We have recently redesigned our credit card programs to offer more competitive products, intended to both increase the number of accounts and frequency of card usage. Enhancements include more comprehensive reward programs and improved card benefits. In wealth management, we have broadened our products and services to better align with the specialized needs and desires of those customers. Services include holistic financial planning, business owner advisory services and enhanced private banking offerings.

Our goals are to increase efficiencies and control costs while effectively executing an operating model that best serves our customers’ needs. We seek the appropriate footprint and staffing levels to take advantage of the revenue opportunities in each of our markets. Management is pursuing opportunities to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability through expense control, while continuing enterprise sustainability projects to improve the operating environment. Such initiatives include the automation of certain manual processes, elimination of duplicated and outdated systems, enhancements to existing technology, implementation of new digital technologies, outsourcing to third party service providers and actively managing personnel expenses and discretionary spending. We routinely review vendor agreements and larger third party contracts for cost savings.

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Recent Economic and Industry Developments

During the first quarter of 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) spread throughout the world, causing significant disruptions to the domestic and global economies which continue to date. In response to the outbreak, governments have imposed restrictions resulting in business shutdowns, regional quarantines, disruptions of supply chains, changes in consumer behavior and overall economic instability. This uncertainty has led to volatility in the financial markets. This impact was coupled with spikes in unemployment as a result of business shutdowns that continue to impact financial institutions operationally and financially. For a discussion of the risks we face with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the associated economic uncertainty, the steps taken to mitigate the pandemic and the resulting economic contraction, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Various external factors influence the focus of our business efforts and the results of our operations can change significantly based on those external factors. Based on the latest real gross domestic product (“GDP”) information available, the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ revised estimate of thirdfourth quarter 20192020 GDP growth was 2.1%4.0%, up from 2.0%2.1% GDP growth in the secondfourth quarter 2019.2020. The acceleration in real GDP in the thirdfourth quarter reflected a smaller decreaseincreases in exports, nonresidential fixed investment, personal consumption expenditures, residential fixed investment, and private inventory investment and upturns in exports and residential fixed investment. Thesethat were partiallypartly offset by decelerationsdecreases in personal consumption expenditures, federal government spending, and state and local government spending and federal government spending. Imports, which are a larger decreasesubtraction in nonresidential fixed investment.the calculation of GDP, increased. The increase in fourth quarter GDP reflected both the continued economic recovery from the sharp declines earlier in the year and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including new restrictions and closures that took effect in some areas of the United States. The full economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be quantified in the GDP estimate for the fourth quarter of 2020 because the impacts are generally embedded in source data and cannot be separately identified.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was passed. The bill was designed to provide short-term economic relief to individuals and businesses most impacted by the fallout of the pandemic. Key provisions include: for individuals, economic impact payments and enhanced unemployment benefits; for small businesses, access to loans and support through the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (“SBA-PPP”), direct aid and loans to the medical industry and other affected sectors, and certain tax benefits that can be used in conjunction with the other aid mentioned. While direct aid to financial services entities is not a primary goal of the provisions, financial institutions will function to transmit funds from the Federal Reserve, SBA and United States (the “U.S.”) Treasury to the public. This was supplemented by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which was signed into law on June 5, 2020 and amended provisions of the SBA-PPP including timing of the program and changes to forgiveness criteria. Additionally, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020, and contained provisions for new funding of SBA-PPP loans. We began accepting applications for this round of funding in the first quarter of 2021.
There were other regulatory actions taken that may impact our business including changes in credit reporting on customer forbearance, federally backed mortgage forbearance, potential legal lending limit relaxation and other economic stabilization efforts. Further legislation is expected as the government continues to mitigate the economic impact on the crisis.
The U.S. unemployment rate droppedincreased from 3.9%3.5% in December 20182019 to 3.5%6.7% in December 2019.2020. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nonfarm payroll employment declined 9.2 million in 2020, compared to growth in 2019 wasof 2.1 million compared to 2.7 million in 2018.2019.

During the latter halffirst quarter of 2019,2020, the FOMC lowered the federal funds rate by 75 basis points to a target range of 1.50%0.00% to 1.75%0.25%. The FOMC cited the implicationseffects of globalCOVID-19 on economic developments, muted inflation pressures as well as weakened business investmentactivity and exports for its actions.the risks posed to the economic outlook. The FOMC also indicated that the U.S.expects to maintain this target range until labor market remains strong and economic activity rose at a moderate rate. In its most recent meeting,conditions have reached levels consistent with the FOMC decided to leave the federal funds rate target range unchanged. In determining the timing and size of future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rates, the FOMC indicated it will assess realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectivesFOMC’s assessments of maximum employment and 2.0% inflation.

inflation has risen to 2% and is on track to moderately exceed 2% for some time.
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s latest estimate for sales of new single-family homes in November 2019December 2020 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 719,000,842,000, up 16.9%15.2% from the November 2018December 2019 estimate of 615,000.731,000. Purchases of existing homes in 20192020 are also up 2.7%5.6% from a year ago.

Similar to the economic environment, the performance trends in the banking industry are mixed, as shown in the latest national banking results from the third quarter of 2019.2020. FDIC-insured institutions reported a 7.3%10.7% decrease in net income compared to the third quarter of 20182019 primarily a result of nonrecurring events at three large institutions resulting in higher noninterest expense and realized losses on securities.lower interest rates. Loan-loss provisions increased by 16.9%3.5% while noninterest expense rose by 5.7%3.0% from a year earlier. Banking industry average net interest margin (“NIM”) was 3.35%2.68% in the third quarter of 2019,2020, down from 3.45%3.35% in the same quarter a year ago as average funding costs outpaced averageprimarily due to a decline in interest-earning asset yields. Total loans increased by 4.6%4.9% over the past twelve months primarily due to growth in commercial and industrial loans. Total deposits increased 19.9%, largely driven by government stimulus.
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BANCSHARES’ COVID-19 CONTINUED MONITORING AND RESPONSE
We remain in a strong capital and liquidity position providing stability in navigating the COVID-19 crisis. Our leadership team continues to work to identify and enact appropriate measures in an effort to protect the welfare of our employees and soundness of the organization, while continuing to support our customers. A significant majority of our branches have re-opened with enhanced safety protocols and our corporate locations remain at limited occupancy due to current virus trends.
Through December 31, 2020, we granted over 22,000 COVID-19 related loan extensions, representing loan balances of approximately $6.31 billion. Of these extensions, over 97% of have begun repayment. Delinquency trends among loans entering repayment are in line with the remainder of the portfolio. We have not seen significant declines in overall credit quality, though the impacts of the SBA-PPP and payment extensions could be delaying signs of credit deterioration.
During 2020, we originated over 23,000 SBA-PPP loans with an original balance of over $3.2 billion and an outstanding balance of $2.4 billion at December 31, 2020. We have collected all $117.2 million in SBA-PPP related loan fees per the program terms. These fees were deferred and are being recognized in interest income over the life of the respective loans. SBA-PPP loans have a stated rate of 1.00%, but with the accretion of these fees, the average yield on the portfolio was 4.33% for 2020. As of December 31, 2020, remaining net deferred fees were $41.1 million.
Table 3
SBA-PPP LOANS BY LOAN SIZE
(Dollars in thousands)
Loan Size$ of Loans% of Loans $
Less than $150,000$688,354 28.6 %
$150,000 to $2,000,0001,236,448 51.4 
Greater than $2,000,000481,489 20.0 
Total$2,406,291 100.0 %
We began accepting and processing applications for forgiveness during the third quarter of 2020. Table 4 represents the forgiveness status of SBA-PPP loans as of December 31, 2020.
Table 4
SBA-PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS STATUS
(Dollars in thousands)
Forgiveness Status$ of Loans% of Total
Received by FCB$1,384,859 43.1 %
Submitted to SBA1,190,171 37.1 
Approved by SBA746,643 23.3 
Funds Received746,442 23.2 

To date, we have received over 7,200 forgiveness decisions from the SBA, representing approximately $1.0 billion in forgiveness payments. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 was signed into law during the fourth quarter of 2020 and contained provisions for new funding of SBA-PPP loans. We began accepting applications for this round of funding in January 2021 and have funded over $670 million of loans to date.
Strong Liquidity and Capital Position
We maintain a strong level of liquidity. As of December 31, 2020, liquid assets (available cash and unencumbered high quality liquid assets at market value) totaled approximately $9.63 billion representing 19.8% of consolidated assets as of December 31, 2020.
In addition to liquid assets, we had contingent sources of liquidity totaling approximately $11.90 billion in the form of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowing capacity, Federal Reserve Discount Window availability, federal funds lines and a committed line of credit.
At December 31, 2020, our regulatory capital ratios were well in excess of Basel III capital requirements.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Income Statement Highlights
For the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, net income was $491.7 million, or $47.50 per share, compared to $457.4 million, or $41.05 per share, compared to $400.3 million, or $33.53 per share, during 2018.2019. The return on average assets was 1.07% during 2020, compared to 1.23% during 2019, compared to 1.15% during 2018.2019. The return on average shareholders’ equity was 12.88%12.96% and 11.69%12.88% for the respective periods. The $57.1$34.3 million, or 14.3%7.5% increase in net income was primarily the result of the net effect of the following:
Income Statement Highlights
Net interest income for the year ended 20192020 increased $102.5$76.8 million, or by 8.5%5.9%, compared to the year ended 2018. 2019. The increase was due to loan growth driven largely by SBA-PPP balances, partially offset by a decrease in interest-earning asset yields.
The taxable-equivalent net interest margin was 3.77%3.17% for the year ended 2019, an increase2020, a decrease of 857 basis points from the year ended 2018. These increases were driven by loan growth and increases2019. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in both loan and investment yields,yield on interest-earning assets coupled with an increase in total borrowings, partially offset by higher deposit costs.a decline in the rate paid on interest-bearing deposits.
BancSharesWe recorded net provision expense for loan and leasecredit losses of $58.4 million in 2020, compared to $31.4 million in 2019, compared to $28.5 million in 2018.2019. Provision expense remained relatively stableincludes $36.1 million of reserve build for credit losses specifically related to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and considers the potential impact of slower economic activity and elevated unemployment, as well as potential mitigants due to strong credit quality, partially offset bygovernment stimulus and loan growth.accommodations. The net charge-off to average non-PCI loans ratio was 0.12%0.07% for the year, up 1down 4 basis pointpoints from 2018.2019.
Noninterest income for the year ended 2019 totaled $415.92020 was $476.8 million, an increase of $15.7$60.9 million, or 3.9%14.6%, from the prior year. This was supported by our fee-income producing lines of business led by mortgage, cardholder and wealth services. Additionally,Fair value adjustments on marketable equity securities gains and realized gains on investment securities available for sale securities increased $28.2by a combined $61.9 million. Mortgage income increased by $18.5 million due to increased production and $6.8 million, respectively,sales resulting from lower mortgage interest rates. These positive impacts were partially offset by $26.6a decline in service charges on deposits of $17.5 million due to lower volume with increased deposit balances and an increase in debt extinguishment gains in 2018 which did not recur in 2019.waived fees to aid our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Noninterest expense was $1.10$1.19 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, compared to $1.08$1.10 billion for the same period in 2018. The2019. This 7.7% increase was primarily attributable to higher personnel furnitureexpenses and equipmentprocessing fees paid to third parties reflecting continued investment in digital and merger-related expenses.technological capabilities.
Income tax expense was $134.7$126.2 million and $103.3$134.7 million for the years ended 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 22.7%20.4% and 20.5%22.7%. The decline in the effective tax rate increase wasrelated primarily due to the 2018 recognition of adecision to utilize an allowable alternative for computing our 2020 federal income tax benefit recorded as a result ofliability. The allowable alternative provided us the Tax Act.ability to use the federal income tax rate for certain current year deductible amounts related to prior year FDIC-assisted acquisitions that was applicable when these amounts were originally subjected to tax.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Loan growth was strong during 2019, asDuring 2020, loans increased by $3.36$3.91 billion, or by 13.2%13.5% to $28.88$32.79 billion. Of this growth, $2.41 billion primarily driven by originated portfolio growthwas related to SBA-PPP loans. Excluding SBA-PPP loans and net loans acquired from Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp and Entegra. Excluding current year acquired loans of $2.00 billion,acquisitions, total loans increased $1.40 billion since December 31, 2019, or by $1.36 billion, or 5.3%4.9%.
The allowance for loan and leasecredit losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.68% at December 31, 2020, compared to 0.78% at December 31, 2019, compared to 0.88% at December 31, 2018.2019. At December 31, 2019,2020, BancShares’ nonperforming assets, including nonaccrual loans and OREO, increased $34.4$74.1 million to $242.4 million or 0.74% of total loans from $168.3 million or 0.58% of total loans from $133.9 million or 0.52% of total loans at December 31, 2018. Although2019. Of the increase in nonperforming assets, have increased, credit quality continues$24.9 million related to be strong and ratios remain at historically low levels.the transfer of loans in performing PCI pools to nonaccrual status under the adoption of ASC 326. A majority of the remainder of the increase related to increases within our acquired residential real estate loan portfolio.
Deposit growth continued in 2019,2020, up $3.76$9.00 billion, or by 12.3%26.1% to $34.43 billion, primarily due to organic$43.43 billion. This growth as well as the addition of deposit balances from the Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp and Entegra acquisitions. Excluding current year acquiredincludes estimated deposits of $2.27$0.93 billion related to the SBA-PPP and deposits from acquisitions of $203.2 million. Excluding the impact of these deposits, total deposits increased $7.87 billion since December 31, 2019, or by $1.49 billion, or 4.8%22.9%.
During the first quarter of 2020, BancShares successfully completed a $695 million capital raise which consisted of $350 million of subordinated notes and $345 million of depositary shares (the “Depositary Shares”) each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of our 5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share.
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Capital Highlights
In 2019,2020, we returned $468.6$364.5 million of capital to shareholders through the repurchase of 998,910813,090 shares of Class A common stock for $450.8 million and cash dividends of $17.7 million.to common and preferred shareholders.
CommonTotal shareholders’ equity increased tofrom $3.59 billion on December 31, 2019 compared to $3.49$4.23 billion on December 31, 2018 as2020. The increase was primarily due to earnings exceededand the net proceeds of the issuance of the Depositary Shares, partially offset by share repurchases and dividends during the year.
Under Basel III capital requirements, BancShares remained well-capitalized at December 31, 2019,2020, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.12%10.61%, Tier 1 risk based capital ratio andof 13.81%, common Tier 1 ratio of 10.86% and11.63%, Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 8.81%7.86% and a capital conservation buffer of 5.6%.




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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Recently Announced Business Combinations
CIT Group Inc.
On October 15, 2020, BancShares and CIT entered into the Merger Agreement by and among BancShares, FCB, hasthe Merger Sub, and CIT, the parent company of CIT Bank. Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub and CIT will ultimately merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving entity. The Merger Agreement further provides that immediately following the consummation of the Mergers, CIT Bank will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving bank. Subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate that the Transaction will close in the first half of 2021.
Completed Business Combinations
We evaluated the financial statement significance for all business combinations completed during 2020 and 2019 and 2018. FCB has concluded the completed business combinations noted below are not material to BancShares’ financial statements, individually or in aggregate, and therefore, pro forma financial data hasis not been included.

Community Financial Holding Co. Inc.

On February 1, 2020, FCBwe completed the merger of Duluth, Georgia-based Community Financial Holding Co.Company, Inc. (“Community Financial”) and its bank subsidiary, Gwinnett Community Bank.Bank, into FCB. Under the terms of the agreement, total cash consideration of $2.3 million was paid to the shareholders of Community Financial. The merger allows FCBallowed us to expand itsour presence and enhance banking efforts in Georgia. As of December 31, 2019, Community Financial reported $224.0The merger contributed $222.1 million in consolidated assets, $136.9which included $686 thousand of goodwill, $134.0 million in loans, and $211.8$209.3 million in deposits.

Entegra Financial Corp.

On December 31, 2019, FCBwe completed the merger of Franklin, North Carolina-based Entegra Financial Corp. (“Entegra”) and its bank subsidiary, Entegra Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, cash consideration of $30.18 for each share of common stock was paid to the shareholders of Entegra, totaling approximately $222.8 million. The merger allows FCBallowed us to enhance banking efforts and expand itsour presence in western North Carolina. FCBAs part of the transaction, we agreed to divest certain branches, other assets and liabilities as a requirement of regulatory approval for the transaction, which is anticipated to close in 2020.approval. The merger contributed $1.73 billion in consolidated assets, which included $1.03 billion in loans, and $1.33 billion in deposits, as ofdeposits.
On April 17, 2020, we completed the merger date. The assets and liabilitiesdivestiture of the branches to be divested are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in the related Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements withinincluding loans and leases, premises and equipment and total deposits with a fair value of $106.4$110.1 million, $2.3$2.1 million and $186.4$184.8 million, respectivelyrespectively. The divestiture included an 8% premium for deposits acquired that was applied as a reduction of December 31, 2019.

goodwill generated as part of the merger with Entegra.
First South Bancorp, Inc.

On May 1, 2019, FCBwe completed the merger of Spartanburg, South Carolina-based First South Bancorp, Inc. (“First South Bancorp”) and its bank subsidiary, First South Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, cash consideration of $1.15 for each share of common stock was paid to the shareholders of First South Bancorp, totaling approximately $37.5 million. The merger allows FCBallowed us to expand itsour presence and enhance banking efforts in South Carolina. The merger contributed $253.0 million in consolidated assets, which included $179.2 million in loans, and $207.6 million in deposits, as of the merger date.

Biscayne Bancshares, Inc.

On April 2, 2019, FCB completed the merger of Coconut Grove, Florida-based Biscayne Bancshares, Inc. (“Biscayne Bancshares”) and its bank subsidiary, Biscayne Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, cash consideration of $25.05 for each share of common stock was paid to the shareholders of Biscayne Bancshares, totaling approximately $118.9 million. The merger allows FCBallowed us to expand itsour presence in Florida and enhance banking efforts in South Florida. The merger contributed $1.08 billion in consolidated assets, which included $863.4 million in loans, and $786.5 million in deposits, as of the merger date.

Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc.

On November 1, 2018, FCB completed the merger of Pawleys Island, South Carolina-based Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage”) and its subsidiary, Palmetto Heritage Bank & Trust, into FCB. Under the terms of the agreement, cash consideration of $135.00 per share was paid to the shareholders of Palmetto Heritage for each share of Palmetto Heritage’s common stock, with total consideration paid of $30.4 million. The merger allowed FCB to expand its presence and enhance banking efforts in the South Carolina coastal markets. The merger contributed $179.7 million in consolidated assets, which included $135.1 million in loans, and $124.9 million in deposits, as of the merger date.

Capital Commerce Bancorp, Inc.

On October 2, 2018, FCB completed the merger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Capital Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (“Capital Commerce”) and its subsidiary, Securant Bank & Trust, into FCB. Under the terms of the merger agreement, cash consideration of $4.75 per share was paid to the shareholders of Capital Commerce for each share of Capital Commerce’s common stock, with total consideration paid of $28.1 million. The merger allowed FCB to expand its presence and enhance banking efforts in the Milwaukee market. The merger contributed $232.6 million in consolidated assets, which included $184.1 million in loans, and $172.4 million in deposits, as of the merger date.



HomeBancorp, Inc.

On May 1, 2018, FCB completed the merger of Tampa, Florida-based HomeBancorp, Inc. (“HomeBancorp”) and its subsidiary, HomeBanc, into FCB. Under the terms of the merger agreement, cash consideration of $15.03 per share was paid to the shareholders of HomeBancorp for each share of HomeBancorp’s common stock, with total consideration paid of $112.7 million. The merger allowed FCB to expand its footprint in Florida by entering into the Tampa and Orlando markets. The merger contributed $900.3 million in consolidated assets, which included $566.2 million in loans, and $619.6 million in deposits, as of the merger date.

See Note B, Business Combinations, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures.

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FDIC-ASSISTED TRANSACTIONS

BancSharesBetween 2009 and 2017, we completed fourteen FDIC-assisted transactions between 2009 and 2017. Thewith a carrying value of loans acquired in these transactions wasof approximately $573.7$410.4 million at December 31, 2019.2020. Nine of the fourteen FDIC-assisted transactions included shared-loss agreements which, for their terms, protectthat protected us from a substantial portion of the credit and asset quality risk we would otherwise incur.

At December 31, 2019,2020, shared-loss protection remains for a single acquired bank related to single family residential loans of $44.8$34.5 million. Cumulative losses for all fourteen acquisitions incurred through December 31, 2019,2020 totaled $1.20$1.21 billion. Cumulative amounts reimbursed by the FDIC through December 31, 2019,2020 totaled $674.5$674.9 million. The shared-loss agreements for two FDIC-assisted transactions include provisions related to payments owed to the FDIC at the termination of the agreements if actual cumulative losses on covered assets are lower than originally estimated by the FDIC at the time of acquisition (“clawback liability”). As of December 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, the estimated clawback liability was $112.4$15.6 million and $105.6$112.4 million, respectively. The reduction in the clawback liability was the result of a payment to the FDIC in the first quarter of 2020 for $99.5 million related to one of the transactions. We expect to make a clawback liability payment dates areto the FDIC in March 2020 and March 2021.

2021 in the amount of $15.9 million.
Table 35 provides changes in the FDIC clawback liability for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.

2019.
Table 35
FDIC CLAWBACK LIABILITY
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Beginning balance$112,395 $105,618 
Accretion2,674 6,777 
Payments to FDIC for settlement of shared-loss agreements(99,468)— 
Ending balance$15,601 $112,395 
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(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Beginning balance$105,618
 $101,342
Accretion6,777
 4,023
Adjustments related to changes in assumptions
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Ending balance$112,395
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Table 46
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS
            
2019 2018  20202019
(Dollars in thousands, taxable equivalent)Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Rate
 (Dollars in thousands, taxable equivalent)Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
Assets            Assets
Loans and leases(1)
$26,656,048
 $1,219,825
 4.58
%$24,483,719
 $1,075,682
 4.39
%
Loans and leases(1)
$31,605,090 $1,335,008 4.18 %$26,656,048 $1,219,825 4.54 %
Investment securities:            Investment securities:
U.S. Treasury945,094
 22,235
 2.35
 1,514,598
 28,277
 1.87
 U.S. Treasury432,938 3,103 0.72 945,094 22,235 2.35 
Government agency491,001
 14,308
 2.91
 106,067
 2,697
 2.54
 Government agency665,318 8,457 1.27 491,001 14,308 2.91 
Mortgage-backed securities5,198,884
 114,819
 2.21
 5,241,865
 113,698
 2.17
 Mortgage-backed securities7,414,661 108,604 1.46 5,198,884 114,819 2.21 
Corporate bonds153,841
 7,945
 5.16
 104,796
 5,727
 5.46
 Corporate bonds397,322 20,349 5.12 153,841 7,945 5.16 
Other investments130,249
 2,205
 1.69
 107,603
 1,059
 0.98
 Other investments144,694 4,254 2.94 130,249 2,205 1.69 
Total investment securities6,919,069
 161,512
 2.33
 7,074,929
 151,458
 2.14
 Total investment securities9,054,933 144,767 1.60 6,919,069 161,512 2.33 
Overnight investments1,291,617
 26,245
 2.03
 1,289,013
 21,997
 1.71
 Overnight investments2,691,096 6,847 0.25 1,291,617 26,245 2.03 
Total interest-earning assets34,866,734
 $1,407,582
 4.04
%32,847,661
 $1,249,137
 3.80
%Total interest-earning assets43,351,119 $1,486,622 3.40 %34,866,734 $1,407,582 4.01 %
Cash and due from banks271,466
     281,510
     Cash and due from banks344,938 271,466 
Premises and equipment1,218,611
     1,164,542
     Premises and equipment1,259,325 1,218,611 
Allowance for loan and lease losses(226,600)     (223,300)     
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(211,413)(226,600)
Other real estate owned45,895
     47,053
     Other real estate owned53,137 45,895 
Other assets985,613
     762,446
     Other assets1,224,332 985,613 
Total assets$37,161,719
     $34,879,912
      Total assets$46,021,438 $37,161,719 
            
Liabilities            Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits:            Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking with interest$5,353,555
 $1,854
 0.03
%$5,188,542
 $1,257
 0.02
%Checking with interest$8,922,902 $5,913 0.07 %$7,503,325 $6,018 0.08 %
Savings2,604,217
 1,700
 0.07
 2,466,734
 789
 0.03
 Savings2,936,593 1,217 0.04 2,604,217 1,700 0.07 
Money market accounts8,175,510
 27,479
 0.34
 7,993,943
 10,664
 0.13
 Money market accounts7,821,266 22,504 0.29 6,025,740 23,315 0.39 
Time deposits3,315,478
 45,221
 1.36
 2,427,949
 9,773
 0.40
 Time deposits3,344,492 37,001 1.11 3,315,478 45,221 1.36 
Total interest-bearing deposits19,448,760
 76,254
 0.39
 18,077,168
 22,483
 0.12
 Total interest-bearing deposits23,025,253 66,635 0.29 19,448,760 76,254 0.39 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements530,818
 1,995
 0.38
 555,555
 1,738
 0.31
 Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements632,362 1,610 0.25 530,818 1,995 0.38 
Other short-term borrowings23,087
 671
 2.87
 58,686
 1,919
 3.27
 Other short-term borrowings50,549 1,054 2.05 23,087 671 2.87 
Long-term obligations392,150
 13,722
 3.45
 304,318
 10,717
 3.48
 Long-term obligations1,186,145 26,558 2.20 392,150 13,722 3.45 
Total interest-bearing liabilities20,394,815
 92,642
 0.45
 18,995,727
 36,857
 0.19
 Total interest-bearing liabilities24,894,309 95,857 0.38 20,394,815 92,642 0.45 
Demand deposits12,769,776
     12,088,081
     Demand deposits16,721,363 12,769,776 
Other liabilities445,347
     373,163
     Other liabilities451,759 445,347 
Shareholders’ equity3,551,781
     3,422,941
     Shareholders’ equity3,954,007 3,551,781 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$37,161,719
     $34,879,912
      Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$46,021,438 $37,161,719 
Interest rate spread    3.59
%    3.61
%Interest rate spread3.02 %3.56 %
            
Net interest income and net yield on interest-earning assets  $1,314,940
 3.77
%  $1,212,280
 3.69
%Net interest income and net yield on interest-earning assets$1,390,765 3.17 %$1,314,940 3.74 %
(1)Loans and leases include PCInon-PCD and non-PCIPCD loans, nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. Interest income on loans and leases includes accretion income and loan fees. Loan fees were $85.7 million, $9.7 million, $8.8 million, and $9.7$8.8 million for the years ended 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017,2018, respectively. Yields related to loans, leases and securities exempt from both federal and state income taxes, federal income taxes only, or state income taxes only are stated on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming statutory federal income tax rates of 21.0% for 2020, 2019, and 2018, and 35.0% for 2017, as well as state income tax rates of 3.9%3.5%, 3.4%3.9%, and 3.1%3.4% for the years ended 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017,2018, respectively. The taxable-equivalent adjustment was $2.6 million, $3.6 million, $3.4 million, and $4.5$3.4 million, for the years ended 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017,2018, respectively.
(2)The rate/volume variance is allocated proportionally between the changes in volume and rate.


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Table 46
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
20202019
2018Change from previous year due to:Change from previous year due to:
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
VolumeYield/Rate
Total Change(2)
VolumeYield/Rate
Total Change(2)
$24,483,719 $1,075,682 4.36 %$232,398 $(117,215)$115,183 $83,908 $60,235 $144,143 
1,514,598 28,277 1.87 (12,058)(7,074)(19,132)(10,632)4,590 (6,042)
106,067 2,697 2.54 5,080 (10,931)(5,851)9,787 1,824 11,611 
5,241,865 113,698 2.17 51,357 (57,572)(6,215)(191)1,312 1,121 
104,796 5,727 5.46 12,575 (171)12,404 2,680 (462)2,218 
107,603 1,059 0.98 208 1,841 2,049 230 916 1,146 
7,074,929 151,458 2.14 57,162 (73,907)(16,745)1,874 8,180 10,054 
1,289,013 21,997 1.71 28,418 (47,816)(19,398)45 4,203 4,248 
32,847,661 $1,249,137 3.78 %$317,978 $(238,938)$79,040 $85,827 $72,618 $158,445 
281,510 
1,164,542 
(223,300)
47,053 
762,446 
$34,879,912 
$7,278,662 $3,725 0.05 %$1,122 $(1,227)$(105)$112 $2,181 $2,293 
2,466,734 789 0.03 214 (697)(483)44 867 911 
5,903,823 8,196 0.14 6,886 (7,697)(811)170 14,949 15,119 
2,427,949 9,773 0.40 295 (8,515)(8,220)3,572 31,876 35,448 
18,077,168 22,483 0.12 8,517 (18,136)(9,619)3,898 49,873 53,771 
555,555 1,738 0.31 377 (762)(385)(77)334 257 
58,686 1,919 3.27 788 (405)383 (1,164)(84)(1,248)
304,318 10,717 3.48 28,558 (15,722)12,836 3,057 (52)3,005 
18,995,727 36,857 0.19 38,240 (35,025)3,215 5,714 50,071 55,785 
12,088,081 
373,163 
3,422,941 
$34,879,912 
3.59 %
$1,212,280 3.66 %$279,738 $(203,913)$75,825 $80,113 $22,547 $102,660 

      2019 2018
2017 Change from previous year due to: Change from previous year due to:
Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Rate
 Volume Yield/Rate 
Total Change(2)
 Volume Yield/Rate 
Total Change(2)
                 
$22,725,665
 $959,785
 4.22%$83,908
 $60,235
 $144,143
 $65,709
 $50,188
 $115,897
                 
1,628,088
 18,015
 1.11 (10,632) 4,590
 (6,042) (1,255) 11,517
 10,262
38,948
 647
 1.66 9,787
 1,824
 11,611
 1,115
 935
 2,050
5,206,897
 98,341
 1.89 (191) 1,312
 1,121
 586
 14,771
 15,357
60,950
 3,877
 6.36 2,680
 (462) 2,218
 2,789
 (939) 1,850
101,681
 698
 0.69 230
 916
 1,146
 50
 311
 361
7,036,564
 121,578
 1.73 1,874
 8,180
 10,054
 3,285
 26,595
 29,880
2,451,417
 26,846
 1.10 45
 4,203
 4,248
 (12,729) 7,880
 (4,849)
32,213,646
 $1,108,209
 3.44%$85,827
 $72,618
 $158,445
 $56,265
 $84,663
 $140,928
417,229
                
1,133,255
                
(226,465)                
56,478
                
708,724
                
$34,302,867
                
                 
                 
                 
$4,956,498
 $1,021
 0.02%$40
 $557
 $597
 $48
 $188
 $236
2,278,895
 717
 0.03 44
 867
 911
 59
 13
 72
8,136,731
 6,969
 0.09 242
 16,573
 16,815
 (123) 3,818
 3,695
2,634,434
 7,489
 0.28 3,572
 31,876
 35,448
 (587) 2,871
 2,284
18,006,558
 16,196
 0.09 3,898
 49,873
 53,771
 (603) 6,890
 6,287
649,252
 2,179
 0.34 (77) 334
 257
 (314) (127) (441)
77,680
 2,659
 3.39 (1,164) (84) (1,248) (607) (133) (740)
842,863
 22,760
 2.67 3,057
 (52) 3,005
 (13,316) 1,273
 (12,043)
19,576,353
 43,794
 0.22 5,714
 50,071
 55,785
 (14,840) 7,903
 (6,937)
11,112,786
                
407,478
                
3,206,250
                
$34,302,867
                
    3.22%           
                 
  $1,064,415
 3.30%$80,113
 $22,547
 $102,660
 $71,105
 $76,760
 $147,865
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Margin and Income (Taxable Equivalent Basis)

The year-to-date taxable-equivalentTaxable-equivalent net interest margin for 2019 was 3.77%, compared to 3.69% during 2018. The margin increase was primarily due to improved yields on loans and investments. This increase was partially offset by higher deposit costs. During 2019, yields on loans, investment securities and overnight investments increased 19 basis points to 4.58%, 19 basis points to 2.33% and 32 basis points to 2.03%, respectively.
Net interest income was $1.31$1.39 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, an increase of $102.7$75.8 million, or 8.5%5.8%, compared to 2018.2019. Interest income increased $158.4$79.0 million primarily due to increased average loans, coupled with increased yields on loans and investments. Interestinterest expense increased by $55.8 million primarily due to an increase in rates paid on deposit accounts.$3.2 million.
Interest income fromearned on loans and leases was $1.22$1.34 billion during 2019,2020, an increase of $144.1$115.2 million compared to 2018.2019. The increase was primarily due to increased averagethe impacts of SBA-PPP loans, in the commercial, businesswhich contributed $90.1 million, and residentialorganic loan portfolios as well as increased yields, primarily on commercial and business loans and equity lines.growth, partially offset by lower yields.
Interest income earned on investment securities was $144.8 million and $161.5 million during 2020 and $151.5 million during 2019, and 2018, respectively. The $10.0$16.7 million increasedecrease was primarily due to a 1973 basis point improvementdecline in the investment yields due to changes in portfolio mix andyield, partially offset by higher yield on short duration U.S. Treasury securities.average balances.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits was $76.3$66.6 million in 2019, an increase2020, a decrease of $53.8$9.6 million compared to 2018,2019, primarily due to higherlower rates paid on money market and time deposits. Interest expense on borrowings was $16.4$29.2 million in 2019,2020, an increase of $2.0$12.8 million compared to 2018,2019, primarily due to higher short-term interest rates and an increase in average borrowings.borrowings, partially offset by lower rates paid.
The year-to-date taxable equivalent net interest margin for 2020 was 3.17%, compared to 3.74% during 2019. The margin compression was primarily due to a decline in the yield on interest-earning assets coupled with an increase in total borrowings, partially offset by a decline in the rate paid on interest-bearing deposits. During 2020, yields on loans, investment securities and overnight investments decreased 36 basis points to 4.18%, 73 basis points to 1.60% and 178 basis points to 0.25%, respectively.
Average interest-earning assets increased $2.02$8.48 billion, or by 6.1%,24.3% for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Growth in average interest-earning assets during 20192020 was primarily due to higher investment balances, the impact of SBA-PPP loans and other organic loan growth and loans acquired from Biscayne Bancshares and First South Bancorp, partially offset by a reduction in investments.growth. The year-to-date taxable-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets in 2019 improved 242020 declined by 61 basis points to 4.04%3.40%.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $1.40$4.50 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, primarily due to increased timeinterest-bearing deposits and deposits from acquisitions.borrowings. The rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 26decreased 7 basis points to 0.45% in 2019 compared to 0.19% in 2018.
While the full year margin increased, the Bank experienced margin compression throughout 2019, as variable rate loans and new loan production both priced lower following three decreases in the federal funds rate, coupled with higher deposit funding costs. While net interest income is expected to continue increasing in 2020 management expects net interest marginfrom 0.45% to face continued market rate pressures and initially decrease at a slower pace than the second half of 2019 before stabilizing for the remainder of 2020.0.38%.

Provision for Loan and LeaseCredit Losses

Provision expense on non-PCIBancShares recorded a provision for credit losses for loans and leases was $33.0of $58.4 million during 2019,for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $29.2 million and $29.1 million in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Net charge-offs on non-PCI loans and leases were $30.0 million, $26.5 million and $22.3$31.4 million for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Net charge-offs on non-PCI loans and leases represented 0.12%same period in 2019. This increase was primarily due to a COVID-19-related reserve build of average non-PCI loans and leases during 2019, compared to 0.11% and 0.10% during 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The PCI loan portfolio net provision credit was $1.6 million during 2019, compared to net provision credits of $0.8 million and $3.4$36.1 million during the same periodsfirst half of 20182020 as loss estimates consider the potential uncertainty of slower economic activity and 2017, respectively.

On January 1, 2020, BancShares adopted a new accounting standard for estimating credit losses, CECL. The day-one impact to the allowance for credit losses is not expected to be significant. Refer to Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the methodology used in the determination of the allowance for credit losses,elevated unemployment, as well as further information about the adoption of CECL, under the “Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements” section.potential mitigants due to government stimulus and loan accommodations.


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Noninterest Income

Table 7
Table 5
NONINTEREST INCOME
Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Wealth management services$102,776 $99,241 $97,966 
Service charges on deposit accounts87,662 105,191 105,486 
Cardholder services, net74,291 69,078 65,478 
Mortgage income39,592 21,126 16,433 
Other service charges and fees30,911 31,644 30,606 
Merchant services, net24,122 24,304 24,504 
Insurance commissions14,544 12,810 12,702 
ATM income5,758 6,296 7,980 
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net60,253 7,115 351 
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net29,395 20,625 (7,610)
Gain on extinguishment of debt— — 26,553 
Other7,446 18,431 19,700 
Total noninterest income$476,750 $415,861 $400,149 
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 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Service charges on deposit accounts$105,191
 $105,486
 $101,201
Wealth management services99,241
 97,966
 86,719
Cardholder services, net69,078
 65,478
 57,583
Other service charges and fees31,644
 30,606
 28,321
Merchant services, net24,304
 24,504
 22,678
Mortgage income21,126
 16,433
 23,251
Recoveries of PCI loans previously charged off17,445
 16,598
 21,111
Insurance commissions12,810
 12,702
 12,465
ATM income6,296
 7,980
 9,143
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net20,625
 (7,610) 
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net7,115
 351
 4,293
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 26,553
 12,483
Gain on acquisitions
 
 134,745
Other986
 3,102
 7,970
Total noninterest income$415,861
 $400,149
 $521,963


For the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, total noninterest income was $415.9$476.8 million, compared to $400.1$415.9 million for 2018,2019, an increase of $15.7$60.9 million, or 3.9%14.6%. The change was primarily attributable to the following:
Marketable equity securities gains increased income by $28.2 million due to favorable movements in the stock market throughout 2019.
Realized gainsGains on sale of investment securities available for sale increased $6.8 million due primarily to gains recognized on sales of mortgage-backed securities.by $53.1 million.
Mortgage income increased $4.7$18.5 million primarily due to favorableorigination volume brought about by lower mortgage interest rate movements and higher sales volumes.
Cardholder servicesrates. The production-related income increasedwas partially offset by $3.6a $4.1 million impairment of mortgage servicing rights recorded due to accelerated prepayments.
The $29.4 million net gain included realized gains on the sale equity securities of $44.6 million.
Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $17.5 million primarily due to lower volume with increased deposit balances and an increase in sales volume and cost savings achieved by converting credit card processing services.waived fees to aid our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The gain on extinguishment of debt of $26.6Other noninterest income decreased $11.0 million primarily due to acquired recoveries on PCD loans, formerly reported in noninterest income. After adoption of CECL, these are recorded as a component of the early termination of FHLB advances in 2018 did not recur in 2019.allowance for credit losses.
Noninterest Expense

Table 8
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Salaries and wages$590,020 $551,112 $527,691 
Employee benefits132,244 120,501 118,203 
Occupancy expense117,169 111,179 109,169 
Equipment expense115,535 112,290 102,909 
Processing fees paid to third parties44,791 29,552 30,017 
Merger-related expenses17,450 17,166 6,462 
Core deposit intangible amortization14,255 16,346 17,165 
Collection and foreclosure-related expenses13,658 11,994 16,567 
Consultant expense12,751 12,801 14,345 
FDIC insurance expense12,701 10,664 18,890 
Telecommunications expense12,179 9,391 10,471 
Advertising expense10,010 11,437 11,650 
Other95,922 89,308 93,432 
Total noninterest expense$1,188,685 $1,103,741 $1,076,971 
Table 6
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Salaries and wages$551,112
 $527,691
 $490,610
Employee benefits120,501
 118,203
 105,975
Occupancy expense111,179
 109,169
 104,690
Equipment expense112,290
 102,909
 97,478
Processing fees paid to third parties29,552
 30,017
 25,673
Merger-related expenses17,166
 6,462
 9,015
Core deposit intangible amortization16,346
 17,165
 17,194
Consultant expense12,801
 14,345
 14,963
Collection and foreclosure-related expenses11,994
 16,567
 14,407
Advertising expense11,437
 11,650
 11,227
FDIC insurance expense10,664
 18,890
 22,191
Telecommunications expense9,391
 10,471
 12,172
Other89,308
 93,432
 86,874
Total noninterest expense$1,103,741
 $1,076,971
 $1,012,469



For the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, total noninterest expense was $1.10$1.19 billion, compared to $1.08$1.10 billion for 2018,2019, an increase of $26.8$84.9 million, or 2.5%7.7%. The change was primarily attributable to the following:

Personnel expense, which includes salaries, wages and employee benefits, increased by $25.7$50.7 million, primarily driven bydue to an increase in salaries and wages as a result of merit increases and additional headcount from recent acquisitions.
Processing fees paid to third parties increased headcount primarily driven by acquired bank personnel, increased payroll incentives and commissions and higher retirement benefit costs.
Merger-related expenses increased by $10.7$15.2 million primarily due to the 2019 acquisitions of Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp and Entegra.continued investment in our digital banking offerings as well as processing fees related to recent acquisitions.
EquipmentOther noninterest expense increased by $9.4$6.6 million primarily due to increased depreciation from hardwarepension costs due to a lower discount rate and software additions.a higher provision related to unfunded loan commitments as a result of the potential economic impact of COVID-19. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in travel expense.
FDIC insuranceOccupancy expense decreased $8.2increased $6.0 million primarily due to cleaning and sanitizing efforts in branches and corporate buildings to combat the discontinuationspread of the Deposit Insurance Fund surcharge on large banks during 2018.
Collections and foreclosure-related expense decreased by $4.6 million primarily due to reductions in the write-downs of bank-owned properties.

COVID-19.
Income Taxes

For 2019,2020, income tax expense was $134.7$126.2 million compared to $134.7 million during 2019 and $103.3 million during 2018 and $219.9 million during 2017, reflecting effective2018. Effective tax rates ofwere 20.4%, 22.7%, and 20.5% and 40.5% during the respective periods.
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The effective tax rate increase in 2019for the year ended 2020 was primarilyfavorably impacted by $13.9 million due to the 2018 recognition of adecision to utilize an allowable alternative for computing our 2020 federal income tax benefit resulting fromliability. Without this alternative, the Tax Act.effective tax rate would have been approximately 22.7% for the year ended 2020. The Tax Act reducedallowable alternative provides us the ability to use the federal corporate income tax rate from 35%for certain current year deductible amounts related to 21% effective January 1, 2018.prior year FDIC-assisted acquisitions that was applicable when these amounts were originally subjected to tax.

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

Interest-earning assets include overnight investments, investment securities and loans and leases, all of which reflect varying interest rates based on the risk level and repricing characteristics of the underlying asset. Higher risk investments typically carry a higher interest rate, but expose us to higher levels of market and/or credit risk. We strive to maintain a high level of interest-earning assets relative to total assets, while keeping non-earning assets at a minimum.

Interest-earning assets averaged $34.87totaled $47.19 billion inand $37.23 billion at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, compared to $32.85respectively. The $9.96 billion in 2018. The increase of $2.02 billion, or 6.1%, was primarily the resultcomposed of strong originated loan growtha $3.91 billion increase in loans and loans acquiredleases, a $3.24 billion increase in the Biscayne Bancsharesovernight investments and First South Bancorp acquisitions, partially offset by a decrease$2.75 billion increase in average investment securities.

Investment Securities

The primary objective of the investment portfolio is to generate incremental income by deploying excess funds into securities that have minimal liquidity risk and low to moderate interest rate risk and credit risk. Other objectives include acting as a stable source of liquidity, serving as a tool for asset and liability management and maintaining an interest rate risk profile compatible with BancShares’ objectives. Additionally, purchases of equities and corporate bonds in other financial institutions have been made largely under a long-term earnings optimization strategy. Changes in the total balance of our investment securities portfolio result from trends in balance sheet funding and market performance. Generally, when inflows arising from deposit and treasury services products exceed loan and lease demand, we invest excess funds into the securities portfolio or into overnight investments. Conversely, when loan demand exceeds growth in deposits and short-term borrowings, we allow any overnight investments to decline and use proceeds from maturing securities and prepayments to fund loan demand. See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, and Note C, Investments, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding investment securities.

The carrying value of all investment securities was $9.92 billion at December 31, 2020, an increase of $2.75 billion compared to $7.17 billion at December 31, 2019, an increase of $338.6 million when compared to $6.83 billion at December 31, 2018.2019. The increase in the portfolio was primarily attributable to purchases totaling $4.95$10.64 billion, and securities from acquisitions of $285.9 million, partially offset by maturities and paydowns of $2.69$3.09 billion and sales of $2.37$4.94 billion.



This increase was due to excess liquidity generated by significant deposit growth during the year.
As of December 31, 2019,2020, investment securities available for sale had a net pre-tax unrealized gain of $7.5$102.3 million, compared to a net pre-tax unrealized lossgain of $50.0$7.5 million as of December 31, 2018.2019. After evaluating the investment securities with unrealized losses, management concluded that no other than temporarycredit-related impairment existed as of December 31, 2019.2020. Investment securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value and unrealized gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of deferred taxes.

On November 1, 2020, mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $1.46 billion were transferred from investment securities available for sale to the held to maturity portfolio. At the time of transfer, the mortgage-backed securities had a fair value of $1.47 billion and a weighted average contractual maturity of 18 years. The unrealized gain on these securities at the date of transfer was $5.9 million, or $4.5 million net of tax, and was reported as a component of AOCI. This unrealized gain is accreted over the remaining expected life of the securities as an adjustment of yield.
On November 1, 2019, as part of the adoption of ASU 2019-04, mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $2.08 billion were transferred from investment securities held to maturity to the available for sale portfolio. At the time of the transfer, the mortgage-backed securities had a fair value of $2.15 billion. The transfer resulted in a reclassification of unrealized losses of $72.5 million, or $55.8 million net of tax, previously frozen in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). FCB still has theAOCI. The transfer does not impact our intent and ability to hold the remainder of the held to maturity portfolio to maturity.
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On May 1, 2018, mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $2.49 billion were transferred from investment securities available for sale to the held to maturity portfolio. At the time of transfer, the mortgage-backed securities had a fair value of $2.38 billion and a weighted average contractual maturity of 13 years. The unrealized loss on these securities at the date of transfer was $109.5 million or $84.3 million net of tax, and was reported as a component of AOCI. This unrealized loss was accreted over the remaining expected life of the securities as an adjustment of yield and is partially offset by the amortization of the corresponding discount on the transferred securities. For the year ended December 31, 2019, $19.9 million, or $15.3 million net of tax, of the unrealized loss has been accreted from AOCI into interest income.

Table 79 presents the investment securities portfolio at December 31, 20192020 segregated by major category.

Table 79
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
 December 31
 2019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands) Cost  Fair value  Cost Fair value Cost Fair value
Investment securities available for sale           
U.S. Treasury$409,397
 $409,999
 $1,249,243
 $1,247,710
 $1,658,410
 $1,657,864
Government agency684,085
 682,772
 257,252
 256,835
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities5,269,060
 5,267,090
 2,956,793
 2,909,339
 5,428,074
 5,349,426
Commercial mortgage-backed securities373,105
 380,020
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds198,278
 201,566
 143,829
 143,226
 67,059
 67,682
State, county and municipal118,227
 118,227
 
 
 
 
Total investment securities available for sale7,052,152
 7,059,674
 4,607,117
 4,557,110
 7,153,543
 7,074,972
Investment in marketable equity securities59,262
 82,333
 73,809
 92,599
 75,471
 105,208
Investment securities held to maturity           
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
 2,087,024
 2,103,126
 76
 81
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 97,629
 98,376
 
 
Other30,996
 30,996
 
 
 
  
Total investment securities held to maturity30,996
 30,996
 2,184,653
 2,201,502
 76
 81
Total investment securities$7,142,410
 $7,173,003
 $6,865,579
 $6,851,211
 $7,229,090
 $7,180,261

At December 31, 2019, mortgage-backed securities represented 78.7% of the total fair value of investment securities, compared to government agency securities (9.5%), U.S. Treasury (5.7%), corporate bonds (2.8%), state, county and municipal securities (1.6%), marketable equity securities (1.1%) and other investments (0.4%). Overnight investments are with the Federal Reserve Bank and other financial institutions.



December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Composition(1)
CostFair
Value
Composition(1)
CostFair
Value
Investment securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury5.0 %$499,832 $499,933 5.7 %$409,397 $409,999 
Government agency7.0 706,241 701,391 9.5 684,085 682,772 
Residential mortgage-backed securities44.5 4,369,130 4,438,103 73.4 5,269,060 5,267,090 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities7.9 745,892 771,537 5.3 373,105 380,020 
Corporate bonds6.1 590,870 603,279 2.8 198,278 201,566 
State, county and municipal— — — 1.7 118,227 118,227 
Total investment securities available for sale70.5 6,911,965 7,014,243 98.4 7,052,152 7,059,674 
Investment in marketable equity securities0.9 84,837 91,680 1.2 59,262 82,333 
Investment securities held to maturity
Residential mortgage-backed securities19.1 1,877,692 1,895,381 — — — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities9.4 937,034 940,862 — — — 
Other0.1 2,256 2,256 0.4 30,996 30,996 
Total investment securities held to maturity28.6 2,816,982 2,838,499 0.4 30,996 30,996 
Total investment securities100.0 %$9,813,784 $9,944,422 100.0 %$7,142,410 $7,173,003 
(1) Calculated as a percent of the total fair value of investment securities.
Table 810 presents the weighted average taxable-equivalent yields for investment securities portfolioheld to maturity at December 31, 20192020 segregated by major category with ranges of contractual maturities,maturities. The weighted average contractual maturities and taxable equivalentyield on the portfolio is calculated using security-level annualized yields.

Table 10
Table 8
WEIGHTED AVERAGE YIELD ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES
 December 31, 2019
     
Average maturity
(Yrs./mos.)
 Weighted taxable equivalent yield
(Dollars in thousands) Cost Fair value  
Investment securities available for sale       
U.S. Treasury       
Within one year$406,325
 $406,927
 0/2 2.41%
One to five years2,021
 2,021
 2/7 1.65
Five to ten years1,051
 1,051
 5/1 1.69
Over ten years
 
 0 
Total409,397
 409,999
 0/3 2.41
Government agency(1)
       
One to five years3,236
 3,208
 4/2 3.35
Five to ten years236,247
 235,532
 9/5 2.42
Over ten years444,602
 444,032
 23/1 2.49
Total684,085
 682,772
 18/3 2.47
Residential mortgage-backed securities(1)
       
One to five years87
 87
 3/10 0.65
Five to ten years1,001,952
 996,404
 8/5 1.74
Over ten years4,267,021
 4,270,599
 18/8 2.30
Total5,269,060
 5,267,090
 16/9 2.20
Commercial mortgage-backed securities(1)
       
One to five years9,374
 9,374
 3/8 2.01
Five to ten years52,819
 54,460
 7/1 2.99
Over ten years310,912
 316,186
 35/10 3.16
Total373,105
 380,020
 30/11 3.11
State, county and municipal       
One to five years4,025
 4,025
 4/7 2.19
Five to ten years9,308
 9,308
 8/5 1.96
Over ten years104,894
 104,894
 15/11 2.26
Total118,227
 118,227
 14/11 2.24
Corporate bonds       
One to five years18,450
 18,925
 4/1 5.40
Five to ten years174,848
 177,508
 7/3 5.10
Over ten years4,980
 5,133
 17/4 7.41
Total198,278
 201,566
 7/3 5.18
Total investment securities available for sale7,052,152
 7,059,674
    
Investment securities held to maturity       
Other investments       
Within one year30,746
 30,746
 0/4 2.06
One to five years250
 250
 1/1 2.41
Total investment securities held to maturity30,996
 30,996
 0/4 2.06
December 31, 2020
Within
One Year
One to Five
Years
Five to 10
Years
After 10 YearsTotal
Investment securities held to maturity
Residential mortgage-backed securities(1)
— %— %— %1.13 %1.13 %
Commercial mortgage-backed securities(1)
— — — 1.27 1.27 
Other investments1.17 1.37 — — 1.31 
Total investment securities held to maturity1.17 %1.37 %— %1.18 %1.18 %
(1) Government agency, residentialResidential mortgage-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been included in maturity groupings based on the contractual maturity. The expected life will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay the underlying loans.

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Loans and Leases

Loans held for sale were $124.8 million at December 31, 2020, a net increase of $57.0 million since December 31, 2019. The increase is primarily due to originations of $1.08 billion driven by low interest rates, partially offset by sales of $1.05 billion.
Our accounting methods for loansLoans and leases dependheld for investment are classified differently, dependent on whether they are originated or purchased, and if purchased, whether or not the loans reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination. Non-PCIorigination as of the date of acquisition. Non-PCD loans consist of loans which were originated by us or purchased from other institutions that did not reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration at the time of purchase. PCIacquisition. PCD loans are purchased loans which reflect a more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination such that it is probable at acquisition that we will be unable to collect all contractually required payments.

as of the date of acquisition.
Loans and leases held for investment were $28.88$32.79 billion at December 31, 2019,2020, a net increase of $3.36$3.91 billion, or 13.2%,representing growth of 13.5% since December 31, 2018.2019. This increase was driven by a $4.01 billion net increase in the non-PCD portfolio offset by a $95.8 million net decrease in the PCD loan portfolio. The net increase in the non-PCD portfolio was due to $2.41 billion related to SBA-PPP loans as well as organic growth, primarily in our commercial segments. The net decrease in PCD loans was primarily due to pay downs and pay-offs, partially offset by a $19.0 million increase from the adoption of ASC 326. Excluding current year2020 loans related to SBA-PPP and acquired loans, of $2.00 billion, total loans increasedgrew by $1.36 billion, or 5.3%4.9%. Non-PCI
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We report non-PCD and PCD loan portfolios separately, with the non-PCD portfolio further divided into commercial and consumer segments. Non-PCD loans and leases at December 31, 2020 were $32.33 billion compared to $28.32 billion at December 31, 2019, compared to $24.92 billionrepresenting 98.6% and 98.1% of total loans, respectively. PCD loans at December 31, 2018. The increase in non-PCI loans was driven by $1.50 billion2020 were $462.9 million, compared to $558.7 million of organic growth, primarily in the commercial, business and residential mortgage portfolios as well as the addition of $812.3 million, $139.7 million and $953.7 million in non-PCI loans from the Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp and Entegra acquisitions, respectively. PCI loans were $558.7 million at December 31, 2019, comparedrepresenting 1.4% and 1.9% of loans, respectively.
The discount related to $606.6 millionacquired non-PCD loans and leases at December 31, 2018. The $47.9 million PCI portfolio decline over this period was a result of $149.2 million loan run-off, offset by newly acquired PCI loans totaling $101.3 million.

Non-PCI loans2020 and leases represented 98.1% of totalnon-PCI loans and leases at December 31, 2019 comparedwas $19.5 million and $30.9 million, respectively. The discount related to 97.6%PCD loans at December 31, 2020 and PCI loans at December 31, 2019 was $45.3 million and $88.2 million, respectively. The primary driver of totalthe decrease in PCD discount was loan payoffs as well as the adoption of ASC 326, which resulted in a $19.0 million reclassification of the credit portion of the loan discount to the ACL.
During the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, accretion income on purchased non-PCD loans and leases atwas $11.3 million and $13.2 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2018.2020 and 2019, interest and accretion income on purchased PCD loans and leases was $59.7 million and $58.0 million, respectively.

Table 911 provides the composition of net loans and leases for the past fivethree years.

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Table 911
LOANS AND LEASES

December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2020
Non-PCD loans and leases:
Commercial:
Construction and land development$985,424 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage11,165,012 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage2,987,689 
Commercial and industrial and leases5,013,644 
SBA-PPP2,406,291 
Total commercial loans22,558,060 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage5,561,686 
Revolving mortgage2,052,854 
Construction and land development348,123 
Consumer auto1,255,402 
Consumer other552,968 
Total consumer loans9,771,033 
Total non-PCD loans and leases32,329,093 
PCD loans462,882 
Total loans and leases32,791,975 
Less allowance for credit losses(224,314)
Net loans and leases$32,567,661 
December 31
(Dollars in thousands)20192018
Non-PCI loans and leases:
Commercial:
Construction and land development$1,013,454 $757,854 
Commercial mortgage12,282,635 10,717,234 
Other commercial real estate542,028 426,985 
Commercial and industrial and leases4,403,792 3,938,730 
Other310,093 296,424 
Total commercial loans18,552,002 16,137,227 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage5,293,917 4,265,687 
Revolving mortgage2,339,072 2,542,975 
Construction and land development357,385 257,030 
Consumer1,780,404 1,713,781 
Total noncommercial loans9,770,778 8,779,473 
Total non-PCI loans and leases$28,322,780 $24,916,700 
PCI loans$558,716 $606,576 
Total loans and leases28,881,496 25,523,276 
Less allowance for credit losses(225,141)(223,712)
Net loans and leases$28,656,355 $25,299,564 
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 December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Non-PCI loans and leases:         
Commercial:         
Construction and land development$1,013,454
 $757,854
 $669,215
 $649,157
 $620,352
Commercial mortgage12,282,635
 10,717,234
 9,729,022
 9,026,220
 8,274,548
Other commercial real estate542,028
 426,985
 473,433
 351,291
 321,021
Commercial and industrial and leases4,403,792
 3,938,730
 3,625,208
 3,393,771
 3,099,736
Other310,093
 296,424
 302,176
 340,264
 314,832
Total commercial loans18,552,002
 16,137,227
 14,799,054
 13,760,703
 12,630,489
Noncommercial:         
Residential mortgage5,293,917
 4,265,687
 3,523,786
 2,889,124
 2,695,985
Revolving mortgage2,339,072
 2,542,975
 2,701,525
 2,601,344
 2,523,106
Construction and land development357,385
 257,030
 248,289
 231,400
 220,073
Consumer1,780,404
 1,713,781
 1,561,173
 1,446,138
 1,219,821
Total noncommercial loans9,770,778
 8,779,473
 8,034,773
 7,168,006
 6,658,985
Total non-PCI loans and leases$28,322,780
 $24,916,700
 $22,833,827
 $20,928,709
 $19,289,474
Total PCI loans$558,716
 $606,576
 $762,998
 $809,169
 $950,516
Total loans and leases28,881,496
 25,523,276
 23,596,825
 21,737,878
 20,239,990
Less allowance for loan and lease losses(225,141) (223,712) (221,893) (218,795) (206,216)
Net loans and leases$28,656,355
 $25,299,564
 $23,374,932
 $21,519,083
 $20,033,774


Allowance for loan and lease losses

The ALLL was $225.1 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $223.7 million and $221.9 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The ALLL as a percentage of total loans was 0.78% at December 31, 2019, compared to 0.88% and 0.94% at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

At December 31, 2019, the ALLL allocated to non-PCI loans and leases was $217.6 million, or 0.77% of non-PCI loans and leases, compared to $214.6 million, or 0.86%, at December 31, 2018, and $211.9 million, or 0.93%, at December 31, 2017.



The ALLL as a percentage of non-PCI loans at December 31, 2019 and 2018 decreased primarily due to changes in portfolio mix and sustained credit quality, coupled with impact of loan growth from recent acquisitions with no recorded allowance. This was partially offset by increases in specific reserves. Credit quality indicators such as nonaccrual assets and delinquency showed small increases but remain at historically low levels.

The ALLL allocated to PCI loans totaled $7.5 million, or 1.35% of PCI loans, at December 31, 2019 compared to $9.1 million, or 1.51%, at December 31, 2018, and $10.0 million, or 1.31%, at December 31, 2017.

Losses
Management considers the ALLL adequate to absorb estimated inherent losses related to loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2019. During January 2020, BancShareswe adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments(“ASC 326”), which changed the methodology, accounting policies, and inputs used in determining the allowance for credit losses.ACL. Refer to Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the methodology used in the determination of the allowance for credit losses,ACL, as well as further information about the adoption, of CECL, under the "Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements" section.
The ACL was $224.3 million at December 31, 2020, compared to $225.1 million and $223.7 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases was 0.68% at December 31, 2020, compared to 0.78% and 0.88% at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The ACL as a percentage of total loans and leases excluding SBA-PPP loans, which have no associated ACL, was 0.74% at December 31, 2020.
Upon adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2020, BancShares recorded a net decrease of $37.9 million in the ACL which included a decrease of $56.9 million in the ACL on non-PCD loans, partially offset by an increase of $19.0 million in the ACL on PCD loans. The decrease in the ACL on non-PCD loans was primarily in the commercial segments as these portfolios have exhibited strong historical credit performance and have relatively short average lives. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the consumer segments due to their longer average lives. The increase in the ACL on PCD loans was primarily the result of reallocating credit discount from loan balances into the ACL. At the time of adoption of ASC 326, the scope and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impacts were unknown. The economic forecasts did not project the impacts of the recession.
The ACL is calculated using a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, charge-off and recovery activity, loan growth, changes in macroeconomic factors, collateral type, estimated loan life and changes in credit quality. For the period ended December 31, 2020 the primary reason for the ACL change since the adoption of ASC 326, was a $36.1 million reserve build due to the potential economic impact of COVID-19 and its estimated potential impact on credit losses. Forecasted economic conditions are developed using third party macroeconomic scenarios adjusted based on management’s expectations over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of two years. Assumptions revert to the long term historic averages over a one year period. Significant macroeconomic factors used in estimating the expected losses include unemployment, gross domestic product, home price index and commercial real estate index. Our model results consider baseline, adverse and upside scenarios. To calculate the ACL, we utilized the baseline scenario, which considers government stimulus and incorporates significant improvements to the most significant forecast assumptions when compared on the COVID-19-impacted levels from early in 2020.
As of December 31, 2020, the baseline forecast utilized the following significant inputs over the two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period:
Unemployment - Rates are projected to remain elevated, and will generally decrease to just below 6% by the end of 2022.
GDP Growth - Peak growth of 3.6% in the first quarter of 2021, primarily decreasing to under 3% in late 2022.
Home Pricing Index- Growth rates below 1% in early 2021 which increase to close to 4% in late 2022.
Commercial Real Estate Index - Forecasted downturn beginning 1Q21 with a maximum 20.7% drop by the end of 2021, and then slowly improving towards positive growth.
The model result was calibrated using management’s expectation of borrower performance based upon COVID-19 residual risk by industry. These loss estimates were also influenced by strong credit quality, low net charge-offs and recent credit trends, which remained relatively stable through the period ended December 31, 2020.
At December 31, 2020, the ACL on non-PCD loans and leases was $200.3 million, or 0.62% of non-PCD loans and leases, compared to $217.6 million, or 0.77%, at December 31, 2019, and $214.6 million, or 0.86%, at December 31, 2018. The ACL as a percentage of non-PCD loans and leases excluding SBA-PPP loans was 0.67% at December 31, 2020. Aside from SBA-PPP loans, which have no allowance, the decrease since December 31, 2019 was primarily due to the adoption of ASC 326, partially offset by the forecasted potential economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on expected credit losses. The adoption of ASC 326 resulted in a decrease of 18 basis points, while the COVID-19 reserve build resulted in an increase of 11 basis points.
In the period after adoption of ASC 326, the ACL on commercial portfolios increased $26.0 million, with the largest share of the increase within the non-owner occupied commercial real estate as this portfolio contained industries hardest hit by the pandemic such as hospitality, lessors and retail. The ACL on consumer portfolios increased $13.6 million, with the largest increase within residential mortgages, due to loan growth during the year.
At December 31, 2020, the ACL on PCD loans totaled $24.0 million compared to $7.5 million at December 31, 2019 and $9.1 million, at December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due the adoption of ASC 326, partially offset by loan payoffs.
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At December 31, 2020, the ACL on unfunded commitments was $12.8 million compared to $1.1 million at December 31, 2019 and $1.1 million, at December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due the adoption of ASC 326.
Table 1012 provides details of the ALLLACL, provision components and provision componentsnet charge-off ratio by loan class for the past fivethree years.

Table 1012
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASECREDIT LOSSES
Year ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Construction
and land
development
- commercial
Owner occupied commercial mortgageNon-owner occupied commercial mortgageCommercial
and industrial and leases
Residential
mortgage
Revolving
mortgage
Construction and land development - consumerConsumer autoConsumer otherPCDTotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at December 31, 2019$33,213 $36,444 $11,102 $61,610 $18,232 $19,702 $2,709 $4,292 $30,301 $7,536 $225,141 
Adoption of ASC 326(31,061)(19,316)460 (37,637)17,118 3,665 (1,291)1,100 10,037 19,001 (37,924)
Balance at January 1, 20202,152 17,128 11,562 23,973 35,350 23,367 1,418 5,392 40,338 26,537 187,217 
Provision (credits)4,301 6,729 12,917 13,816 9,684 1,134 266 6,297 10,410 (7,202)58,352 
Initial allowance on PCD loans— — — — — — — — — 1,193 1,193 
Charge-offs(138)(593)(1,951)(14,904)(1,653)(1,662)(70)(3,646)(17,188)(3,300)(45,105)
Recoveries431 401 124 4,894 717 1,918 117 1,417 5,879 6,759 22,657 
Balance at December 31, 2020$6,746 $23,665 $22,652 $27,779 $44,098 $24,757 $1,731 $9,460 $39,439 $23,987 $224,314 
Net charge-off ratio(0.03)%— %0.06 %0.21 %0.02 %(0.01)%(0.01)%0.18 %2.06 %(0.67)%0.07 %
Net charge-offs$(293)$192 $1,827 $10,010 $936 $(256)$(47)$2,229 $11,309 $(3,459)$22,448 
Average loans1,017,595 10,418,447 2,995,382 4,881,884 5,382,045 2,122,144 355,368 1,207,820 550,223 517,121 31,417,256 
Years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Construction
and land
development
- commercial
Commercial
mortgage
Other
commercial
real estate
Commercial
and
industrial and leases
OtherResidential
mortgage
Revolving
mortgage
Construction
and land
development
- non-
commercial
ConsumerPCITotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at January 1, 2019$35,270 $43,451 $2,481 $55,620 $2,221 $15,472 $21,862 $2,350 $35,841 $9,144 $223,712 
Provision (credits)(2,171)2,384 (285)14,212 (754)3,481 (788)359 16,611 (1,608)31,441 
Charge-offs(196)(1,096)— (13,352)(100)(1,137)(2,584)— (24,562)— (43,027)
Recoveries310 596 15 2,894 869 416 1,212 — 6,703 — 13,015 
Balance at December 31, 2019$33,213 $45,335 $2,211 $59,374 $2,236 $18,232 $19,702 $2,709 $34,593 $7,536 $225,141 
Net charge-off ratio(0.01)%— %— %0.26 %(0.26)%0.02 %0.06 %— %1.03 %— %0.11 %
Net charge-offs$(114)$500 $(15)$10,458 $(769)$721 $1,372 $— $17,859 $— $30,012 
Average loans817,633 11,240,281 495,737 4,024,300 297,849 4,709,971 2,430,788 302,118 1,739,693 537,131 26,595,501 
Balance at January 1, 201824,470 45,005 4,571 59,824 4,689 15,706 22,436 3,962 31,204 10,026 221,893 
Provision (credits)10,533 (1,490)(2,171)2,511 (2,827)897 1,112 (1,520)22,187 (765)28,467 
Charge-offs(44)(1,140)(69)(10,211)(130)(1,689)(3,235)(219)(22,817)(117)(39,671)
Recoveries311 1,076 150 3,496 489 558 1,549 127 5,267 — 13,023 
Balance at December 31, 2018$35,270 $43,451 $2,481 $55,620 $2,221 $15,472 $21,862 $2,350 $35,841 $9,144 $223,712 
Net charge-off ratio(0.04)%— %(0.02)%0.18 %(0.12)%0.03 %0.06 %0.04 %1.10 %0.02 %0.11 %
Net charge-offs$(267)$64 $(81)$6,715 $(359)$1,131 $1,686 $92 $17,550 $117 $26,648 
Average loans717,668 10,255,531 443,956 3,732,452 298,364 3,903,796 2,610,110 249,488 1,601,226 671,128 24,483,719 
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(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Allowance for loan and lease losses at beginning of period$223,712
 $221,893
 $218,795
 $206,216
 $204,466
Non-PCI provision for loan and lease losses33,049
 29,232
 29,139
 34,870
 22,937
PCI credit for loan losses(1,608) (765) (3,447) (1,929) (2,273)
Non-PCI Charge-offs:         
Commercial:         
Construction and land development(196) (44) (599) (680) (1,012)
Commercial mortgage(1,096) (1,140) (421) (987) (1,498)
Other commercial real estate
 (69) (5) 
 (178)
Commercial and industrial and leases(13,352) (10,211) (11,921) (9,455) (6,354)
Other(100) (130) (912) (144) 
Total commercial loans(14,744) (11,594) (13,858) (11,266) (9,042)
Noncommercial:         
Residential mortgage(1,137) (1,689) (1,376) (926) (1,619)
Revolving mortgage(2,584) (3,235) (2,368) (3,287) (2,925)
Construction and land development
 (219) 
 
 (22)
Consumer(24,562) (22,817) (18,784) (14,108) (11,696)
Total noncommercial loans(28,283) (27,960) (22,528) (18,321) (16,262)
Total non-PCI charge-offs(43,027) (39,554) (36,386) (29,587) (25,304)
Non-PCI Recoveries:         
Commercial:         
Construction and land development310
 311
 521
 398
 566
Commercial mortgage596
 1,076
 2,842
 1,281
 2,027
Other commercial real estate15
 150
 27
 176
 45
Commercial and industrial and leases2,894
 3,496
 3,989
 1,729
 947
Other869
 489
 285
 539
 91
Total commercial loans4,684
 5,522
 7,664
 4,123
 3,676
Noncommercial:         
Residential mortgage416
 558
 539
 467
 861
Revolving mortgage1,212
 1,549
 1,282
 916
 1,173
Construction and land development
 127
 
 66
 74
Consumer6,703
 5,267
 4,603
 4,267
 3,650
Total noncommercial loans8,331
 7,501
 6,424
 5,716
 5,758
Total non-PCI recoveries13,015
 13,023
 14,088
 9,839
 9,434
Non-PCI loans and leases charged off, net(30,012) (26,531) (22,298) (19,748) (15,870)
PCI loans charged off, net
 (117) (296) (614) (3,044)
Allowance for loan and lease losses at end of period$225,141
 $223,712
 $221,893
 $218,795
 $206,216
Reserve for unfunded commitments$1,055
 $1,107
 $1,032
 $1,133
 $379




Table 1113 provides trends of the ALLLACL ratios for the past fivethree years.

Table 1113
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASECREDIT LOSSES RATIOS
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases:0.68 %0.78 %0.88 %
Allowance for credit losses$224,314 $225,141 $223,712 
Total loans and leases32,791,975 28,881,496 25,523,276 
Allowance for credit losses to non-PCD loans and leases:0.62 %0.77 %0.86 %
Allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans and leases$200,327 $217,605 $214,568 
Total non-PCD loans and leases32,329,093 28,322,780 24,916,700 
Allowance for credit losses to PCD loans:5.18 %1.35 %1.51 %
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans$23,987 $7,536 $9,144 
Total PCD loans462,882 558,716 606,576 
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(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Average loans and leases:         
PCI$537,131
 $671,128
 $845,030
 $898,706
 $1,112,286
Non-PCI26,058,370
 23,812,591
 21,880,635
 19,998,689
 18,415,867
Loans and leases at period-end:         
PCI558,716
 606,576
 762,998
 809,169
 950,516
Non-PCI28,322,780
 24,916,700
 22,833,827
 20,928,709
 19,289,474
Allowance for loan and lease losses allocated to loans and leases:         
PCI7,536
 9,144
 10,026
 13,769
 16,312
Non-PCI217,605
 214,568
 211,867
 205,026
 189,904
Total$225,141
 $223,712
 $221,893
 $218,795
 $206,216
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases:         
PCI0.00% 0.02% 0.04% 0.07% 0.27%
Non-PCI0.12
 0.11
 0.10
 0.10
 0.09
Total0.11
 0.11
 0.10
 0.10
 0.10
Allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases:         
PCI1.35
 1.51
 1.31
 1.70
 1.72
Non-PCI0.77
 0.86
 0.93
 0.98
 0.98
Total0.78
 0.88
 0.94
 1.01
 1.02


Table 1214 details the allocation of the ALLLACL among the various loan types. See Note E, Allowance for Loan and LeaseCredit Losses, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding the ALLL.ACL.

Table 1214
ALLOCATION OF ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASECREDIT LOSSES

 December 31
 2020
(dollars in thousands)Allowance for credit lossesPercent of loans to total loans
Non-PCI loans and leases
Commercial:
Construction and land development$6,746 3.0 %
Owner occupied commercial mortgage23,665 34.0 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage22,652 9.1 
Commercial and industrial and leases27,779 15.3 
SBA-PPP— 7.3 
Total commercial loans and leases80,842 68.7 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage44,098 17.0 
Revolving mortgage24,757 6.3 
Construction and land development1,731 1.1 
Consumer auto9,460 3.8 
Consumer other39,439 1.7 
Total consumer loans119,485 29.9 
Total non-PCD loans and leases200,327 98.6 
PCD loans23,987 1.4 
Total loans and leases$224,314 100.0 %
December 31
20192018
(dollars in thousands)Allowance for loan and lease lossesPercent of loans to total loansAllowance for loan and lease lossesPercent of loans to total loans
Non-PCI loans and leases
Commercial:
Construction and land development$33,213 3.5 %$35,270 3.0 %
Commercial mortgage45,335 42.5 43,451 42.0 
Other commercial real estate2,211 1.9 2,481 1.7 
Commercial and industrial and leases59,374 15.3 55,620 15.3 
Other2,236 1.1 2,221 1.2 
Total commercial loans and leases142,369 64.3 139,043 63.2 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage18,232 18.3 15,472 16.7 
Revolving mortgage19,702 8.1 21,862 10.0 
Construction and land development2,709 1.2 2,350 1.0 
Consumer34,593 6.2 35,841 6.7 
Total noncommercial loans75,236 33.8 75,525 34.4 
Total non-PCI loans and leases217,605 98.1 214,568 97.6 
PCI loans7,536 1.9 9,144 2.4 
Total loans and leases$225,141 100.0 %$223,712 100.0 %
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 December 31
 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(dollars in thousands)Allowance
for loan
and lease
losses
 Percent
of loans
to total
loans
 Allowance
for loan
and lease
losses
 Percent
of loans
to total
loans
 Allowance
for loan
and lease
losses
 Percent
of loans
to total
loans
 Allowance
for loan
and lease
losses
 Percent
of loans
to total
loans
 Allowance
for loan
and lease
losses
 Percent
of loans
to total
loans
Non-PCI loans and leases                   
Commercial:                   
Construction and land development$33,213
 3.5% $35,270
 3.0% $24,470
 2.8% $28,877
 3.0% $16,288
 3.1%
Commercial mortgage45,335
 42.5
 43,451
 42.0
 45,005
 41.2
 48,278
 41.4
 69,896
 40.8
Other commercial real estate2,211
 1.9
 2,481
 1.7
 4,571
 2.0
 3,269
 1.6
 2,168
 1.6
Commercial and industrial and leases59,374
 15.3
 55,620
 15.3
 59,824
 15.4
 56,132
 15.6
 48,640
 15.3
Other2,236
 1.1
 2,221
 1.2
 4,689
 1.3
 3,127
 1.6
 1,855
 1.6
Total commercial142,369
 64.3
 139,043
 63.2
 138,559
 62.7
 139,683
 63.2
 138,847
 62.4
Noncommercial:                   
Residential mortgage18,232
 18.3
 15,472
 16.7
 15,706
 15.0
 14,447
 13.3
 14,105
 13.3
Revolving mortgage19,702
 8.1
 21,862
 10.0
 22,436
 11.4
 21,013
 12.0
 15,971
 12.5
Construction and land development2,709
 1.2
 2,350
 1.0
 3,962
 1.1
 1,596
 1.1
 1,485
 1.1
Consumer34,593
 6.2
 35,841
 6.7
 31,204
 6.6
 28,287
 6.7
 19,496
 6.0
Total noncommercial75,236
 33.8
 75,525
 34.4
 73,308
 34.1
 65,343
 33.1
 51,057
 32.9
Total allowance for non-PCI loan and lease losses217,605
 98.1
 214,568
 97.6
 211,867
 96.8
 205,026
 96.3
 189,904
 95.3
Allowance for PCI loans7,536
 1.9
 9,144
 2.4
 10,026
 3.2
 13,769
 3.7
 16,312
 4.7
Total allowance for loan and lease losses$225,141
 100.0% $223,712
 100.0% $221,893
 100.0% $218,795
 100.0% $206,216
 100.0%


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Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans and OREOother real estate owned (“OREO”) resulting from both non-PCInon-PCD and PCIPCD loans. Non-PCINon-PCD loans are generally placed on nonaccrual when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible.collectable. When non-PCInon-PCD loans are placed on nonaccrual, all previously uncollected accrued interest is reversed from interest income and the ongoing accrual of interest is discontinued. Non-PCINon-PCD loans and leases are generally removed from nonaccrual status when they become current for a sustained period of time as to both principal and interest and there is no longer concern as to the collectability of principal and interest. Accretion of income for PCIPCD loans is discontinued when we are unable to estimate the amount or timing of cash flows. PCIPCD loans may begin or resume accretion of income when information becomes available that allows us to estimate the amount and timing of future cash flows.

OREO includes foreclosed property and branch facilities that we have closed but not sold. Net book values of OREO are reviewed at least annually to evaluate if write-downs are required. The level of review is dependent on the value and type of the collateral, with higher value and more complex properties receiving a more detailed review. Changes to the value of the assets between scheduled valuation dates are monitored through continued communication with brokers and monthly reviews by the asset manager assigned to each asset. The asset manager uses the information gathered from brokers and other market sources to identify any significant changes in the market or the subject property as they occur. Valuations are then adjusted or new appraisals are ordered to ensure the reported values reflect the most current information.

Since OREO is carried at the lower of cost or market value, less estimated selling costs, book value adjustments are only recorded when fair values have declined. Decisions regarding write-downs are based on factors that includeincluding appraisals, previous offers received on the property, market conditions and the number of days the property has been on the market.

Table 1315 provides details on nonperforming assets and other risk elements.

Table 1315
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
December 31
(Dollars in thousands, except ratios)202020192018
Nonaccrual loans and leases:
Non-PCD$136,544 $114,946 $84,546 
PCD54,939 6,743 1,276 
Total nonaccrual loans191,483 121,689 85,822 
Other real estate owned50,890 46,591 48,030 
Total nonperforming assets$242,373 $168,280 $133,852 
Accruing loans and leases 90 days or more past due:
Non-PCD$5,507 $3,291 $2,888 
PCD355 24,257 37,020 
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned0.74 0.58 0.52 
Ratio of nonaccrual loans and leases to total loans and leases0.58 0.42 0.34 
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans and leases117.1 185.0 260.7 
 December 31
(Dollars in thousands, except ratios)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Nonaccrual loans and leases:         
Non-PCI$114,946
 $84,546
 $92,534
 $82,307
 $95,854
PCI6,743
 1,276
 624
 3,451
 7,579
Other real estate owned46,591
 48,030
 51,097
 61,231
 65,559
Total nonperforming assets$168,280
 $133,852
 $144,255
 $146,989
 $168,992
          
Loans and leases:         
Non-PCI$28,322,780
 $24,916,700
 $22,833,827
 $20,928,709
 $19,289,474
PCI558,716
 606,576
 762,998
 809,169
 950,516
Total loans and leases$28,881,496
 $25,523,276
 $23,596,825
 $21,737,878
 $20,239,990
          
Accruing loans and leases 90 days or more past due:         
Non-PCI$3,291
 $2,888
 $2,978
 $2,718
 $3,315
PCI24,257
 37,020
 58,740
 65,523
 73,751
          
Interest income recognized on nonperforming loans and leases$1,888
 $792
 $843
 $549
 $1,110
Interest income that would have been earned on nonperforming loans and leases had they been performing5,677
 3,677
 4,013
 3,904
 4,324
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned0.58% 0.52% 0.61% 0.67% 0.83%
ForThe increase in nonaccrual loans and leases was impacted by the year ended 2019, nonperforming assets increased by $34.4 million, or 25.7%, compared todissolution of PCI loan pools under the adoption of ASC 326 as those nonaccrual loans within performing PCI pools were previously excluded from reporting. As of December 31, 20182020, there were $24.9 million of nonaccrual loans that had been released from performing PCI pools. The remaining increase in nonaccrual loans was primarily due to an increaseincreases within our acquired residential real estate loan portfolio. The credit quality of the portfolio remains in nonaccrual commercial mortgageline with our risk tolerances and residential mortgage loans. Nonperforming assets decreased by $10.4 million, or 7.2%, between December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, primarilymanagement is actively monitoring any potential increases in portfolio risk due to a decrease in nonaccrual commercial mortgage loans.COVID-19.
Total nonperforming assets and our ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans leases and other real estate owned increased slightly but remain at historically low levels.
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Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”)

A loan is considered a TDRtroubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when both of the following occur: (1) a modification to a borrower’s debt agreement is made and (2) a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties that otherwise would not be granted. TDR concessions could include short term deferrals of interest, modifications of payment terms, or, in certain limited instances, forgiveness of principal or interest. PCI loans are aggregated into pools based upon common risk characteristics and each pool is accounted for as a single unit. For pooled PCI loans, a subsequent modification that would otherwise meet the definition of a TDR is not reported or accounted for as a TDR as pooled PCI loans are excluded from the scope of TDR accounting. Excluding pooled PCI loans, PCIAcquired loans are classified as TDRs if a modification is made subsequent to acquisition. We further classify TDRs as performing and nonperforming. Performing TDRs accrue interest at the time of restructure and continue to perform based on the restructured terms. Nonperforming TDRs do not accrue interest and are included with other nonperforming assets within nonaccrual loans and leases.leases in Table 14 above.
The Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus was published by banking regulators in April 2020 to clarify expectations around loan modifications and the determination of TDRs for borrowers experiencing COVID-19-related financial difficulty. BancShares applied this regulatory guidance during its TDR identification process for short-term loan forbearance agreements as a result of COVID-19 and in most cases is not recording these as TDRs. See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of our accounting policies for TDRs.
At December 31, 2019, accruing non-PCI TDRs were $111.7 million, an increase of $2.7 million from $109.0 million at December 31, 2018. At December 31, 2019, nonaccruing non-PCI TDRs were $42.3 million, an increase of $13.4 million from $28.9 million at December 31, 2018. Both increases were primarily due to modifications within the residential mortgage, commercial mortgage and commercial and industrial portfolios. PCI TDRs continue to decline as a result of loan pay downs and pay offs.
Table 1416 provides further details on performing and nonperforming TDRs for the last fivethree years.

Table 1416
TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS
December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Accruing TDRs:
Non-PCD$139,747 $111,676 $108,992 
PCD17,617 17,074 18,101 
Total accruing TDRs$157,364 $128,750 $127,093 
Nonaccruing TDRs:
Non-PCD43,470 42,331 28,918 
PCD7,346 111 119 
Total nonaccruing TDRs$50,816 $42,442 $29,037 
All TDRs:
Non-PCD183,217 154,007 137,910 
PCD24,963 17,185 18,220 
Total TDRs$208,180 $171,192 $156,130 
 December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Accruing TDRs:         
Non-PCI$111,676
 $108,992
 $112,228
 $101,462
 $84,065
PCI17,074
 18,101
 18,163
 26,068
 29,231
Total accruing TDRs$128,750
 $127,093
 $130,391
 $127,530
 $113,296
Nonaccruing TDRs:         
Non-PCI42,331
 28,918
 33,898
 23,085
 30,127
PCI111
 119
 272
 301
 1,420
Total nonaccruing TDRs$42,442
 $29,037
 $34,170
 $23,386
 $31,547
All TDRs:         
Non-PCI154,007
 137,910
 146,126
 124,547
 114,192
PCI17,185
 18,220
 18,435
 26,369
 30,651
Total TDRs$171,192
 $156,130
 $164,561
 $150,916
 $144,843

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing deposits, securities sold under customer repurchase agreements, FHLB borrowings, subordinated debentures,debt, and other borrowings. Interest-bearing liabilities weretotaled $27.31 billion at December 31, 2020, compared to $22.83 billion at December 31, 2019,2019. The $4.48 billion increase was due to an increase of $3.15 billion from December 31, 2018, primarily resulting from growth in interest-bearing deposits of $2.71$3.91 billion higher FHLBand an increase in total borrowings of $378.6 million and higher other borrowings of $134.4$562.8 million. Offsetting these increases was a decline in securities sold under customer repurchase agreements of $101.0 million. Current year acquisitions contributed to $1.83 billion, $167.0 million and $27.1 million in interest-bearing deposits, FHLB borrowings and subordinated debentures, respectively, at December 31, 2019.

Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $1.40 billion, or by 7.4%, in 2019 compared to 2018, primarily due to growth in average interest-bearing deposit balances of $1.37 billion.



Deposits

At December 31, 2019,2020, total deposits were $34.43$43.43 billion, an increase of $3.76$9.00 billion, or 12.3%26.1%, since 2018. The Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp,2019. This growth includes estimated deposits of $0.93 billion related to the SBA-PPP and Entegradeposits from acquisitions contributedof $203.2 million. Excluding the impact of these deposits, total deposit balances of $780.0 million, $166.8 million and $1.33deposits increased $7.87 billion respectively, as ofsince December 31, 2019. Excluding acquired deposits, demand deposits increased $597.9 million, money market deposits increased $348.8 million, and time deposits increased $329.9 million during 2019.2019, or by 22.9%.
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Table 1517 provides deposit balances as of December 31, 2019, 20182020 and 2017.

2019.
Table 1517
DEPOSITS
 December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Demand$12,926,796
 $11,882,670
 $11,237,375
Checking with interest5,782,967
 5,338,511
 5,230,060
Money market9,319,087
 8,194,818
 8,059,271
Savings2,564,777
 2,499,750
 2,340,449
Time3,837,609
 2,756,711
 2,399,120
Total deposits$34,431,236
 $30,672,460
 $29,266,275

December 31
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Demand$18,014,029 $12,926,796 
Checking with interest10,591,687 8,284,302 
Money market8,632,713 6,817,752 
Savings3,304,167 2,564,777 
Time2,889,013 3,837,609 
Total deposits$43,431,609 $34,431,236 
Due to our focus on maintaining a strong liquidity position, core deposit retention remains a key business objective. We believe that traditional bank deposit products remain an attractive option for many customers, but as economic conditions improve, we recognize that our liquidity position could be adversely affected as bank deposits are withdrawn and invested elsewhere. Our ability to fund future loan growth is significantly dependent on our success at retaining existing deposits and generating new deposits at a reasonable cost.

Table 1618 provides the expected maturity of time deposits in excess of $100,000 or more$250 thousand, the FDIC insurance limit, as of December 31, 2019.

2020.
Table 1618
MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 OR MORE$250,000
December 31
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Time deposits maturing in:
Three months or less$136,200 $245,743 
Over three months through six months118,496 164,335 
Over six months through 12 months86,260 200,199 
More than 12 months311,956 209,941 
Total$652,912 $820,218 
(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2019
Time deposits maturing in: 
Three months or less$568,038
Over three months through six months415,644
Over six months through 12 months523,215
More than 12 months478,161
Total$1,985,058
We estimate total uninsured deposits were $18.02 billion and $12.31 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Borrowings
At December 31, 2019,2020, total borrowings were $1.33$1.89 billion compared to $892.2 million$1.33 billion at December 31, 2018.2019. The $434.7$562.8 million increase was primarily due to an increase in FHLB borrowingssubordinated debt of $378.6$341.1 million and an increase of $198.5 million in other borrowings of $134.4 million primarily related to issuance of a term loan and revolving line of credit in 2019.securities sold under customer repurchase agreements.


Table 1719
BORROWINGS
December 31
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements$641,487 $442,956 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings655,175 572,185 
Subordinated debt
SCB Capital Trust I9,779 9,739 
FCB/SC Capital Trust II17,664 17,532 
FCB/NC Capital Trust III88,145 88,145 
Capital Trust debentures assumed in acquisitions14,433 14,433 
3.375 %Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030346,541 — 
Other subordinated debt27,956 33,563 
Total subordinated debt504,518 163,412 
Other borrowings88,470 148,318 
Total borrowings$1,889,650 $1,326,871 
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 December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements$442,956
 $543,936
 $586,256
Federal funds purchased
 
 2,551
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings572,185
 193,556
 835,221
Subordinated debentures     
SCB Capital Trust I9,739
 9,701
 9,662
FCB/SC Capital Trust II17,532
 17,401
 17,272
FCB/NC Capital Trust III88,145
 88,145
 90,207
Capital Trust debentures assumed in acquisitions14,433
 4,124
 
Other subordinated debentures33,563
 21,370
 15,000
Total subordinated debentures163,412
 140,741
 132,141
Other borrowings148,318
 13,921
 7,878
Total borrowings$1,326,871
 $892,154
 $1,564,047

BancShares owns fivefour special purpose entities – SCB Capital Trust I, FCB/SC Capital Trust II, FCB/NC Capital Trust III, CCBI Capital Trust I, and Macon Capital Trust I (the “Trusts”), which mature in 2036, 2034, 2034, 2036 and 2034, respectively. Subordinated debentures included junior subordinated debentures representing obligations to the Trusts, which may be redeemed at par in whole or in part at any time. BancShares has guaranteed all obligations of the Trusts.
DuringOn March 4, 2020, we completed a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 and redeemable starting with the year ended December 31, 2019, FCB redeemed, in whole, all obligations relatedinterest payment due March 15, 2025, subject to CCBI Capital Trust I totaling $4.1 million.obtaining the prior approval of the Federal Reserve to the extent such approval is then required under the rules of the Federal Reserve, or earlier upon the occurrence of certain events.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
Table 1820 identifies significant obligations and commitments as of December 31, 20192020 representing required and potential cash outflows. See Note T, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional information regarding total commitments. LoansLoan commitments and standby letters of credit are presented at contractual amounts and do not necessarily reflect future cash outflows as many are expected to expire unused or partially used.

Table 1820
COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Type of obligationPayments due by period
(Dollars in thousands)Less than 1 year1-3 years3-5 yearsThereafterTotal
Contractual obligations:
Time deposits$1,844,860 $791,788 $110,868 $141,497 $2,889,013 
Short-term borrowings641,487 — — — 641,487 
Long-term obligations10,000 224,209 13,644 1,000,310 1,248,163 
Estimated payment to settle FDIC clawback liability15,888 — — — 15,888 
Total contractual obligations$2,512,235 $1,015,997 $124,512 $1,141,807 $4,794,551 
Commitments:
Loan commitments$6,043,887 $2,065,797 $692,086 $3,296,647 $12,098,417 
Standby letters of credit114,042 15,572 45 160 129,819 
Affordable housing partnerships27,423 22,751 2,526 1,039 53,739 
Total commitments$6,185,352 $2,104,120 $694,657 $3,297,846 $12,281,975 
Type of obligationPayments due by period
(Dollars in thousands)Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years Thereafter Total
Contractual obligations:         
Time deposits$2,971,410
 $692,584
 $156,235
 $17,380
 $3,837,609
Short-term borrowings738,233
 
 
 
 738,233
Long-term obligations61,995
 127,470
 132,026
 267,147
 588,638
Operating leases14,257
 23,949
 16,719
 36,653
 91,578
Estimated payment to settle FDIC clawback liability99,467
 15,888
 
 
 115,355
Total contractual obligations$3,885,362
 $859,891
 $304,980
 $321,180
 $5,371,413
Commitments:         
Loan commitments$5,478,293
 $1,405,296
 $710,970
 $3,087,819
 $10,682,378
Standby letters of credit88,790
 10,651
 
 160
 99,601
Affordable housing partnerships33,582
 34,021
 1,186
 1,184
 69,973
Total commitments$5,600,665
 $1,449,968
 $712,156
 $3,089,163
 $10,851,952

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY

We are committed to effectively managing our capital to protect our depositors, creditors and shareholders. We continually monitor the capital levels and ratios for BancShares and FCB to ensure they exceed the minimum requirements imposed by regulatory authorities and to ensure they are appropriate, given growth projections, risk profile and potential changes in the regulatory environment. Failure to meet certain capital requirements may result in actions by regulatory agencies which could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.



On January 28,During 2020, the Board authorized share repurchasesBancShares repurchased a total of up to 500,000813,090 shares of BancShares’ Class A common stock, or 8.4% of outstanding Class A shares as of December 31, 2019, for the period February 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This authority will supersede all previously approved authorities.

$333.8 million at an average cost per share of $410.48.During 2019, BancShares repurchased a total of 998,910 shares of Class A common stock, or 9.4% of outstanding Class A shares of as of December 31, 2018, for $450.8 million at an average cost per share of $451.33. During 2018, BancShares repurchased a total of 382,000 shares of Class A common stock, or 3.5% of outstanding Class A shares of as of December 31, 2017, for $165.3 million at an average cost per share of $432.78451.33. All share repurchases were executed under previously approved authorities. Subsequent to year-end through February 14,
Upon expiration of the most recent share repurchase authorization on July 31, 2020, BancShares repurchased an additional 120,990 shares of Class A common stock for $63.8 million at an average cost per share of $527.27

repurchase activity has ended and will be reevaluated in subsequent periods.
During 2020 and 2019, the share repurchases included 45,000 and 100,000 shares, respectively, of Class A common stock purchased from Ella Anna Holding, as trustee of her revocable trust. Mrs. Holding is the widow of BancShares’ former Executive Vice Chairman, Frank B. Holding, and the mother of Frank B. Holding, Jr. and Hope H. Bryant, BancShares’our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, respectively. Pursuant to the existing share repurchase authorization, the Board’s independent Audit Committee reviewed and approved the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares held by Mrs. Holding on or before April 30, 2020, pursuant to BancShares’ related person transaction policy.
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Table 1921 provides information on capital adequacy for BancShares and FCB as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.

2019.
Table 1921
ANALYSIS OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY
   December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Requirements to be well-capitalized Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
BancShares         
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00% $3,344,305
 10.86% $3,463,307
 12.67%
Common equity Tier 16.50
 3,344,305
 10.86
 3,463,307
 12.67
Total risk-based capital10.00
 3,731,501
 12.12
 3,826,626
 13.99
Leverage capital5.00
 3,344,305
 8.81
 3,463,307
 9.77
FCB         
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00
 3,554,974
 11.54
 3,315,742
 12.17
Common equity Tier 16.50
 3,554,974
 11.54
 3,315,742
 12.17
Total risk-based capital10.00
 3,837,670
 12.46
 3,574,561
 13.12
Leverage capital5.00
 3,554,974
 9.38
 3,315,742
 9.39

December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Requirements to be well-capitalizedAmountRatioAmountRatio
BancShares
Risk-based capital ratios
Total risk-based capital10.00 %$4,577,212 13.81 %$3,731,501 12.12 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00 3,856,086 11.63 3,344,305 10.86 
Common equity Tier 16.50 3,516,149 10.61 3,344,305 10.86 
Tier 1 leverage capital(1)
5.00 3,856,086 7.86 3,344,305 8.81 
FCB
Risk-based capital ratios
Total risk-based capital10.00 4,543,496 13.72 3,837,670 12.46 
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00 4,276,870 12.92 3,554,974 11.54 
Common equity Tier 16.50 4,276,870 12.92 3,554,974 11.54 
Tier 1 leverage capital(2)
5.00 4,276,870 8.72 3,554,974 9.38 
(1)The SBA-PPP program added $2.41 billion in outstanding loan balances and consequently decreased BancShares’ Tier 1 leverage ratio by 59 bps; BancShares’ Tier 1 leverage ratio would be estimated at 8.45% at December 31, 2020 without the impact of the SBA PPP program.
(2) The SBA-PPP program added $2.41 billion in outstanding loan balances and consequently decreased FCB’s Tier 1 leverage ratio by 65 bps; FCB’s Tier 1 leverage ratio would be estimated at 9.37% at December 31, 2020 without the impact of the SBA PPP program.
BancShares and FCB are required to meet minimum capital requirements set forth by regulatory authorities. Bank regulatory agencies have approved regulatory capital guidelines (“Basel III”) aimed at strengthening existing capital requirements for banking organizations. Basel III became effective for BancShares on January 1, 2015. Under Basel III, requirements include total risk-based capital ratio minimum of 8.00%, Tier 1 risk-based capital minimum of 6.00%, a common equity Tier 1 ratio minimum of 4.50%, Tier 1 risk-based capital minimum of 6.00%, total risk-based capital ratio minimum of 8.00% and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio minimum of 4.00%. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements may result in certain actions by regulators which could have a direct material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Basel III also introduced a capital conservation buffer in addition to the regulatory minimum capital requirements which was phased in annually over four years beginning January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increased each subsequent year by an additional 0.625%. At January 1, 2018, the capital conservation buffer was 1.875%. As of January 1, 2019, the capital conservation buffer was fully phased in at 2.50%.
BancShares and FCB both remain well-capitalized under Basel III capital requirements. BancShares and FCB had capital conservation buffers of 4.12%5.63% and 4.46%5.72%, respectively, at December 31, 2019.2020. These buffers exceeded the 2.50% minimum requirement resulting in no limitbelow which the regulators may impose limits on distributions.

At December 31, 2020, BancShares and FCB had $128.5 million and $24.0 million, respectively, of trust preferred capital securities and $377.5 million and $27.5 million, respectively, of qualifying subordinated debentures included in Tier 2 capital. At December 31, 2019, BancShares and FCB had $128.5 million and $24.0 million, respectively, of trust preferred capital securities and $32.5 million of qualifying subordinated debentures included in Tier 2 capital. At December 31, 2018, BancShares and FCB had $118.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively, of trust preferred capital securities and $20.0 million of qualifying subordinated debentures included in Tier 2 capital. Under current regulatory guidelines, when subordinated debentures are within five years of scheduled maturity date, issuers must discount the amount included in Tier 2 capital by 20% for each year until the debt matures. Once the debt is within one year of its scheduled maturity date, no amount of the debt is allowed to be included in Tier 2 capital.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk is inherent in any business. BancShares has defined a moderate risk appetite, a conservative approach to risk taking, with a philosophy which does not preclude higher risk business activities balanced with acceptable returns while meeting regulatory objectives. Through the comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework, senior management has primary responsibility for day-to-day management of the risks we face with accountability of and support from all associates. Senior management applies various strategies to reduce the risks to which BancShares may be exposed, with effective challenge and oversight by management committees. In addition, the Board strives to ensure the business culture is integrated with the Enterprise Risk Management program and policies, procedures and metrics for identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing risk are part of the decision-making process. The Board’s role in risk oversight is an integral part of our overall Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework. The Board administers its risk oversight function primarily through the Board Risk Committee.
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The Board Risk Committee structure is designed to allow for information flow, effective challenge and timely escalation of risk-related issues. The Board Risk Committee is directed to monitor and advise the Board of Directors regarding risk exposures, including Credit, Market, Capital, Liquidity, Operational, Compliance, Strategic and Reputational risks; review, approve, and monitor adherence to the Risk Appetite Statement and supporting risk tolerance levels via a series of established metrics; and evaluate, monitor and oversee the adequacy and effectiveness of the Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework. The Board Risk Committee also reviews: reports of examination by and communications from regulatory agencies; the results of internal and third party testing and qualitative and quantitative assessments related to risk management; and any other matters within the scope of the Committee’s oversight responsibilities. The Board Risk Committee monitors management’s response to certain risk-related regulatory and audit issues. In addition, the Board Risk Committee may coordinate with the Audit Committee and the Compensation, Nominations and Governance Committee for the review of financial statements and related risks, information security and other areas of joint responsibility.

In combination with other risk management and monitoring practices, enterprise-wide stress testing activities are part of the Risk Management Framework and conducted within a defined framework. Stress tests are performed for various risks to ensure the financial institution can support continued operations during stressed periods.

Enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act in May 2018 significantly altered several provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including how stress tests are run. Bank holding companies with assets of less than $100 billion, such as BancShares, are no longer subject to company-run stress testing requirements in section 165(i)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Act, including publishing a summary of results; however, BancShares will continue to monitor and stress test its capital and liquidity consistent with the safety and soundness expectations of the federal regulators.
Credit risk management
Credit risk is the risk of not collecting payments pursuant to the contractual terms of loans, leases and certain investment securities. Loans and leases we originate are underwritten in accordance with our credit policies and procedures and are subject to periodic ongoing reviews. Acquired loans, regardless of whether PCIPCD or non-PCI,non-PCD, are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date and are subject to periodic reviews to identify any further credit deterioration. Our independent credit review function conducts risk reviews and analyses of both originated and acquired loans to ensure compliance with credit policies and to monitor asset quality trends and borrower financial strength. These reviews include portfolio analysis by geographic location, industry, collateral type and product. We strive to identify potential problem loans as early as possible, to record charge-offs or write-downs as appropriate and to maintain an adequate ALLL whichACL that accounts for losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio.

We are actively monitoring our loan portfolio for areas of increased risk as a result of COVID-19. As of December 31, 2020, COVID-19 related loan extensions decreased to approximately $230.6 million in outstanding loan balances, representing approximately $6.3 million in payment deferrals. Through December 31, 2020, over 97% of all COVID-19 related loan extensions have begun repayment. Delinquency trends among loans entering repayment are in line with the remainder of the portfolio. We have not seen significant declines in overall credit quality, though the impact of the SBA-PPP and payment extensions could be delaying signs of credit deterioration.
Additionally, we are participating in the SBA-PPP program, which provided much needed funds to our existing small business customers, and we continue to assess both the credit and operational risks this program presents. BancShares originated approximately 23,000 SBA-PPP loans with an outstanding balance of $2.41 billion at December 31, 2020.
Our ACL estimate for the year ended December 31, 2020, included extensive reviews of the changes in credit risk associated with the uncertainties around economic forecasts and the overall economic impact of COVID-19. Expected loss estimates within each portfolio considered the potential impact of slower economic activity with elevated unemployment, as well as potential mitigating impact from the government stimulus and loan modification programs. These loss estimates additionally considered BancShares industry risk, historically strong credit quality and actual net losses incurred during prior periods of economic stress, as well as recent credit trends, which have not seen significant deterioration from COVID-19 as of December 31, 2020.
We maintain a well-diversified loan and lease portfolio and seek to minimize the risks associated with large concentrations within specific geographic areas, collateral types or industries. Despite our focus on diversification, several characteristics of our loan portfolio subject us to significant risk, such as our concentrations of real estate secured loans, revolving mortgage loans and medical- and dental-related loans.
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We have historically carried a significant concentration of real estate secured loans but actively mitigate exposure through underwriting policies which primarily rely on borrower cash flow rather than underlying collateral values. When we do rely on underlying real property values, we favor financing secured by owner-occupied real property and, as a result, a large percentage of our real estate secured loans are owner occupied. At December 31, 2019,2020, loans secured by real estate were $22.38$23.56 billion, or 77.48%71.8%, of total loans and leases compared to $22.38 billion, or 77.5% at December 31, 2019, and $19.57 billion, or 76.66% at December 31, 2018, and $18.10 billion, or 76.70%76.7%, at December 31, 2017.



2018.
Similar to our branch footprint, the collateral of loans secured by real estate is concentrated within North Carolina and South Carolina. At December 31, 2019,2020, real estate located in North Carolina and South Carolina represented 37.2%37.0% and 16.0%15.8%, respectively, of all real estate used as collateral.

Table 2022 provides the geographic distribution of real estate collateral by state.

Table 2022
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF REAL ESTATE COLLATERAL
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Collateral locationPercent of real estate secured loans with collateral located in the state
North Carolina37.237.0
South Carolina16.015.8
California9.710.5
Florida8.17.5
Georgia6.66.7
Virginia6.56.2
Washington3.23.4
Texas2.62.7
Tennessee1.51.6
All other locations8.6

Among real estate secured loans, our revolving mortgage loans (“Home Equity Lines of Credit” or “HELOCs”) present a heightened risk due to long commitment periods during which the financial position of individual borrowers or collateral values may deteriorate significantly. In addition, a large percentage of our HELOCs are secured by junior liens. Substantial declines in collateral values could cause junior lien positions to become effectively unsecured. HELOCs secured by real estate were $2.38$2.09 billion, or 8.2%6.4%, of total loans at December 31, 2019,2020, compared to $2.38 billion, or 8.2%, at December 31, 2019, and $2.59 billion, or 10.2%, at December 31, 2018, and $2.77 billion, or 11.7%, at December 31, 2017.

2018.
Except for loans acquired through mergers and acquisitions, we have not purchased HELOCs in the secondary market, nor have we originated these loans to customers outside of our market areas. All originated HELOCs were underwritten by us based on our standard lending criteria. The HELOC portfolio consists of variable rate lines of credit which allow customer draws during a specified period of the line of credit, with a portion switching to an amortizing term following the draw period. Approximately 80.9% of the revolving mortgage portfolio relates to properties in North Carolina and South Carolina. Approximately 35.6%37.3% of the loan balances outstanding are secured by senior collateral positions while the remaining 64.4%62.7% are secured by junior liens.

We actively monitor the portion of our HELOCs in the interest-only period and when they will mature. Approximately 86.5%87.5% of outstanding balances at December 31, 2019,2020, require interest-only payments, while the remaining require monthly payments equal to the greater of 1.5% of the outstanding balance, or $100. When HELOCs switch from interest-only to fully amortizing, including principal and interest, some borrowers may not be able to afford the higher monthly payments. We have not experienced a significant increase in defaults as a result of these increased payments. In the normal course of business, the bank will work with each borrower as they approach the revolving period maturity date to discuss options for refinance or repayment.

Loans and leases to borrowers in medical, dental or related fields were $5.16$5.54 billion as of December 31, 2019,2020, which represents 17.9%16.9% of total loans and leases, compared to $4.98$5.16 billion or 19.5%17.9% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2018,2019, and $4.86$4.98 billion or 20.6%21.1% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2017.2018. The credit risk of this industry concentration is mitigated through our underwriting policies which emphasize reliance on adequate borrower cash flow rather than underlying collateral value and our preference for financing secured by owner-occupied real property. Except for this single concentration, no other industry represented more than 10% of total loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2019.2020.
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Interest rate risk management
Interest rate risk (“IRR”) results principally from: assets and liabilities maturing or repricing at different points in time, assets and liabilities repricing at the same point in time but in different amounts, and short-term and long-term interest rates changing in different magnitudes.



We assess our short-term IRR by forecasting net interest income over 24 months under various interest rate scenarios and comparing those results to forecasted net interest income, assuming stable rates. IRR scenarios modeled include, but are not limited to, immediate, parallel rate shocks, interest rate ramps, changes in the shape of the yield curve and changes in the relationships of our rates to market rates.

Table 2123 provides the impact on net interest income over 24 months resulting from various instantaneous interest rate shock scenarios as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

Table 2123
NET INTEREST INCOME SENSITIVITY SIMULATION ANAYLYSISANALYSIS
 Estimated (decrease) increase in net interest income
Change in interest rate (basis points)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
-100(8.00)% (10.67)%
+1001.30
 2.38
+2000.01
 1.66

 Estimated (decrease) increase in net interest income
Change in interest rate (basis points)December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
-100(6.24)%(8.00)%
+1008.09 1.30 
+20014.57 0.01 
Net interest income sensitivity metrics at December 31, 2019,2020, compared to December 31, 2018,2019, were primarily affected by a reduction in the prepayment speed forecast for the loan portfolio due to rising market interest ratesan influx of non-maturity deposits during the fourth quarteryear, following the onset of 2019. This reduced the amount of principal available for repricing during moderateCOVID-19 pandemic, which helped boost overnight investments and improve sensitivity to rising interest rate shocks. Conversely, the same protects interest income during down rate shocks.

Long-term interest rate risk exposure is measured using the economic value of equity (“EVE”) sensitivity analysis to study the impact of long-term cash flows on earnings and capital. EVE represents the difference between the sum of the present value of all asset cash flows and the sum of the present value of the liability cash flows. EVE sensitivity analysis involves discounting cash flows under different interest rate scenarios. The base-case measurement and its sensitivity to shifts in the yield curve allow management to measure longer-term repricing and option risk in the balance sheet.

Table 2224 presents the EVE profile as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

Table 2224
ECONOMIC VALUE OF EQUITY MODELING ANALYSIS
 Estimated (decrease) increase in EVE
Change in interest rate (basis points)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
-100(8.25)% (15.14)%
+100(0.03) 3.34
+200(4.80) 1.40

Estimated (decrease) increase in EVE
Change in interest rate (basis points)December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
-100(21.20)%(8.25)%
+10012.18 (0.03)
+20015.71 (4.80)
The economic value of equity metrics at December 31, 2019,2020, compared to December 31, 2018,2019, saw declinesimprovement when measured against moderate rising rate shocks due largely to several factors. Declining marketthe same factors that impacted net interest rates relative to levels during the fourth quarter of 2018 generally allowed for an improvement in the valuation of the loan portfolio, however, a modest increase in the exposure to fixed rate loans, both organically and through acquisition, led to a decline in EVE metrics. Additionally, a reduction in short-term U.S. Treasury holdings and a comparable increase in agency mortgage-backed securities which enhanced yield and earnings as well as increased overall portfolio duration resulting in a further decline in EVE metrics.

income sensitivity.
We do not typically utilize interest rate swaps, floors, collars or other derivative financial instruments to attempt to hedge our overall balance sheet rate sensitivity and interest rate risk.

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Table 2325 provides loan maturity distribution andinformation.
Table 25
LOAN MATURITY DISTRIBUTION
 At December 31, 2020, maturing
(Dollars in thousands)Within
One Year
One to Five
Years
Five to 15
Years
After 15 yearsTotal
Commercial:
Construction and land development$250,382 $331,498 $307,768 $95,776 $985,424 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage572,611 3,311,479 6,857,005 423,917 11,165,012 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage257,558 1,289,739 1,385,624 54,768 2,987,689 
Commercial and industrial and leases1,024,974 2,502,099 1,475,041 11,530 5,013,644 
SBA-PPP— 2,406,291 — — 2,406,291 
Total commercial loans and leases2,105,525 9,841,106 10,025,438 585,991 22,558,060 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage145,012 454,419 1,334,611 3,627,644 5,561,686 
Revolving mortgage78,774 400,154 155,984 1,417,942 2,052,854 
Construction and land development33,709 84,692 15,450 214,272 348,123 
Consumer auto10,521 629,433 615,448 — 1,255,402 
Consumer other342,512 128,717 40,968 40,771 552,968 
Total consumer loans610,528 1,697,415 2,162,461 5,300,629 9,771,033 
PCD loans65,754 116,227 181,640 99,261 462,882 
Total loans and leases$2,781,807 $11,654,748 $12,369,539 $5,985,881 $32,791,975 
Table 26 provides information regarding the sensitivity of loans and leases to changes in interest rates.

Table 2326
LOAN MATURITY DISTRIBUTION AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
 At December 31, 2019, maturing
(Dollars in thousands)Within
One Year
 One to Five
Years
 After
Five Years
 Total
Loans and leases:       
Secured by real estate$1,687,724
 $6,425,925
 $14,263,743
 $22,377,392
Commercial and industrial977,176
 2,194,956
 1,239,808
 4,411,940
Other435,601
 885,359
 771,204
 2,092,164
Total loans and leases$3,100,501
 $9,506,240
 $16,274,755
 $28,881,496
Loans maturing after one year with:       
Fixed interest rates  $7,871,730
 $10,096,854
 $17,968,584
Floating or adjustable rates  1,634,510
 6,177,901
 7,812,411
Total  $9,506,240
 $16,274,755
 $25,780,995

Loans maturing after one year with
(Dollars in thousands)Fixed interest ratesVariable interest rates
Commercial:
Construction and land development$473,204 $261,838 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage9,779,082 813,319 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage2,322,234 407,897 
Commercial and industrial and leases3,551,690 436,980 
SBA-PPP2,406,291 — 
Total commercial loans and leases18,532,501 1,920,034 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage2,322,787 3,093,887 
Revolving mortgage41,232 1,932,848 
Construction and land development104,648 209,766 
Consumer auto1,244,881 — 
Consumer other124,526 85,930 
Total consumer loans3,838,074 5,322,431 
PCD loans188,458 208,670 
Total loans and leases$22,559,033 $7,451,135 
Liquidity risk management

Liquidity risk is the risk an institution is unable to generate or obtain sufficient cash or its equivalents on a cost-effective basis to meet commitments as they fall due. The most common sources of liquidity risk arise from mismatches in the timing and value of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet cash inflows and outflows. In general, on-balance sheet mismatches generate liquidity risk when the effective maturity of assets exceeds the effective maturity of liabilities. A commonly cited example of a balance sheet liquidity mismatch is when long-term loans (assets) are funded with short-term borrowings (liabilities). Other forms of liquidity risk include market constraints on the ability to convert assets into cash at expected levels, an inability to access funding sources at sufficient levels at a reasonable cost and changes in economic conditions or exposure to credit, market, operational, legal and reputation risks affecting an institution’s liquidity risk profile.
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We utilize various limit-based measures to monitor, measure and control liquidity risk across three different types of liquidity:

Tactical - Measures the risk of a negative cash flow position whereby cash outflows exceed cash inflows over a short-term horizon out to nine weeks;
Structural - Measures the amount by which illiquid assets are supported by long-term funding; and
Contingent - Measures the risk of having insufficient liquidity sources to support cash needs under potential future stressed market conditions or having an inability to access wholesale funding sources in a timely and cost effective manner.

We aim to maintain a diverse mix of liquidity sources to support the liquidity management function, while aiming to avoid funding concentrations by diversifying our external funding with respect to maturities, counterparties and nature. Our primary source of liquidity is our retailbranch-generated deposit bookportfolio due to the generally stable balances and low cost it offers.cost. Additional sources include cash in excess of our reserve requirement at the Federal Reserve Bank and various other correspondent bank accounts and unencumbered securities, which totaled $9.63 billion at December 31, 2020, compared to $3.57 billion at December 31, 2019, compared to $3.11 billion at December 31, 2018.2019. Another source of available funds is advances from the FHLB of Atlanta.Atlanta and Chicago. Outstanding FHLB advances were $572.2$655.2 million as of December 31, 2019,2020, and we had sufficient collateral pledged to secure $6.01$7.99 billion of additional borrowings. Further, in the current year, $3.68$4.10 billion in non-PCInon-PCD loans with a lendable collateral value of $2.98$3.32 billion were used to create additional borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Bank. We also maintain Federal Funds and other credit lines, which had $582.7$598.0 million of available capacity at December 31, 2019.2020.

FOURTH QUARTER ANALYSIS
For the quarter ended December 31, 2019, BancShares’ consolidated2020, net income was $101.9$138.1 million compared to $89.5$101.9 million for the corresponding quarter of 2018,2019, an increase of $12.4$36.2 million or 13.9%35.5%. Earnings per share were $9.55 for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $7.62 for the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily the result of higher net interest income, higher noninterest income and lower provision expense, and fewer shares outstanding due to share repurchases. These net income improvements were partially offset by higher interest, noninterest and income tax expenses.


expense. Earnings per share were $13.59 for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $9.55 for the same period a year ago.
Net interest income totaled $327.1was $358.7 million, an increase of $6.2$31.6 million, or 1.9%9.7%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.2019. The increase was primarily due to higher loan interest income of $20.3driven by SBA-PPP loans, and organic loan growth and lower rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. SBA-PPP loans contributed $42.2 million as a result of originatedin interest and acquired loan growth.fee income during the quarter. This favorable impact was partially offset by an increasea decline in investment securities interest expense on deposits of $13.4 millionincome as a result of higher rates paid.lower yields.
The taxable-equivalent net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 20192020 was 3.62%3.02%, a decrease of 2057 basis points from 3.82%3.59% in the same quarter in the prior year. The margin decline was primarily due to higher interest expensea lower yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by a decline in rates paid on deposits as well as lower loan yields.and borrowings.
Income tax expense totaledwas $36.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, up from $29.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, up from $26.52019. The increase in income tax expense was a result of higher gross earnings, partially offset by a $3.5 million indecrease due to BancShares’ decision to utilize an allowable alternative for computing its 2020 federal income tax liability. An allowable alternative provides BancShares the fourth quarter of 2018.ability to use the federal income tax rate for certain current year deductible amounts related to prior year FDIC-assisted acquisitions that was applicable when these amounts were originally subjected to tax. The effective tax rates were 22.55%21.0% and 22.82%22.5% during each of these respective periods. The increase in incomeWithout the alternative, the effective tax expenserate would have been approximately 23.0% for the fourth quarter.
Provision for credit losses was primarily a result of higher gross earnings.
BancShares recorded a net provision expense of $7.7$5.4 million for loan and lease losses during the fourth quarter of 2019,2020, compared to $11.6$7.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.2019. The $3.9$2.3 million decrease was primarily driven by changesdue to limited movement in portfolio mixcredit quality metrics and continued strong credit quality.low net charge-offs. The net charge-off ratio was 0.07% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 0.11% for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Noninterest income was $104.4$126.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019,2020, an increase of $22.4 million from the same period of 2018.2019. The increase was primarily driven by a $24.0an $11.8 million increase in marketable equity securities gains, as well as a $1.6$6.5 million increase in mortgage income.income and a $5.0 million increase in gain on sale of investment securities available for sale. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $3.1$4.3 million in cardholder and merchant services income.service charges on deposit accounts.
Noninterest expense was $292.3$305.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2019,2020, an increase of $16.9$13.1 million from the same quarter last year, largely due to an $8.7 million increase in personnel expenses,expense, primarily related to merit increases as well as personnel additions from acquisitions, along with a $5.1$3.8 million increase in merger-related expenses. These increases were partially offset by a $1.9 million decreaseoccupancy expense, primarily due to enhanced cleaning and sanitation efforts in collection and foreclosure-related expensesresponse to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a $1.7$3.7 million decreaseincrease in consulting expenses.processing fees paid to third parties.
Table 2426 provides quarterly information for each quarter in 20192020 and 2018.2019. Table 2527 provides the taxable equivalent rate/volume variance analysis between the fourth quarter of 20192020 and 20182019.

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Table 2427
SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA
2019 2018 2020
2019(1)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data and ratios)Fourth
Quarter
 Third
Quarter
 Second
Quarter
 First
Quarter
 Fourth
Quarter
 Third
Quarter
 Second
Quarter
 First
Quarter
(Dollars in thousands, except share data and ratios)Fourth
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Second
Quarter
First
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Second
Quarter
First
Quarter
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS               SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
Interest income$354,048
 $362,318
 $350,721
 $336,924
 $333,573
 $315,706
 $303,877
 $292,601
Interest income$376,876 $374,334 $363,257 $369,559 $354,048 $362,318 $350,721 $336,924 
Interest expense26,924
 25,893
 23,373
 16,452
 12,691
 8,344
 7,658
 8,164
Interest expense18,160 20,675 25,863 31,159 26,924 25,893 23,373 16,452 
Net interest income327,124
 336,425
 327,348
 320,472
 320,882
 307,362
 296,219
 284,437
Net interest income358,716 353,659 337,394 338,400 327,124 336,425 327,348 320,472 
Provision for loan and lease losses7,727
 6,766
 5,198
 11,750
 11,585
 840
 8,438
 7,605
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses319,397
 329,659
 322,150
 308,722
 309,297
 306,522
 287,781
 276,832
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses5,403 4,042 20,552 28,355 7,727 6,766 5,198 11,750 
Net interest income after provision for credit lossesNet interest income after provision for credit losses353,313 349,617 316,842 310,045 319,397 329,659 322,150 308,722 
Noninterest income104,393
 100,930
 106,875
 103,663
 82,007
 94,531
 100,927
 122,684
Noninterest income126,765 120,572 165,402 64,011 104,393 100,930 106,875 103,663 
Noninterest expense292,262
 270,425
 273,397
 267,657
 275,378
 267,537
 265,993
 268,063
Noninterest expense305,373 291,662 291,679 299,971 292,262 270,425 273,397 267,657 
Income before income taxes131,528
 160,164
 155,628
 144,728
 115,926
 133,516
 122,715
 131,453
Income before income taxes174,705 178,527 190,565 74,085 131,528 160,164 155,628 144,728 
Income taxes29,654
 35,385
 36,269
 33,369
 26,453
 16,198
 29,424
 31,222
Income taxes36,621 35,843 36,779 16,916 29,654 35,385 36,269 33,369 
Net income$101,874
 $124,779
 $119,359
 $111,359
 $89,473
 $117,318
 $93,291
 $100,231
Net income138,084 142,684 153,786 57,169 101,874 124,779 119,359 111,359 
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$133,448 $138,048 $148,996 $57,169 $101,874 $124,779 $119,359 $111,359 
Net interest income, taxable equivalent$328,045
 $337,322
 $328,201
 $321,372
 $321,804
 $308,207
 $297,021
 $285,248
Net interest income, taxable equivalent$359,370 $354,256 $337,965 $339,174 $328,045 $337,322 $328,201 $321,372 
PER SHARE DATA               
PER COMMON SHARE DATAPER COMMON SHARE DATA
Net income$9.55
 $11.27
 $10.56
 $9.67
 $7.62
 $9.80
 $7.77
 $8.35
Net income$13.59 $14.03 $14.74 $5.46 $9.55 $11.27 $10.56 $9.67 
Cash dividends0.40
 0.40
 0.40
 0.40
 0.40
 0.35
 0.35
 0.35
Cash dividends on common sharesCash dividends on common shares0.47 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 
Market price at period end (Class A)532.21
 471.55
 450.27
 407.20
 377.05
 452.28
 403.30
 413.24
Market price at period end (Class A)574.27 318.78 405.02 332.87 532.21 471.55 450.27 407.20 
Book value at period-end337.38
 327.86
 319.74
 309.46
 300.04
 294.40
 286.99
 280.77
Book value at period-end396.21 380.43 367.57 351.90 337.38 327.86 319.74 309.46 
SELECTED QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCESSELECTED QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCES            SELECTED QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCES
Total assets$38,326,641
 $37,618,836
 $37,049,030
 $35,625,885
 $35,625,500
 $34,937,175
 $34,673,927
 $34,267,495
Total assets$49,557,803 $48,262,155 $45,553,502 $40,648,806 $38,326,641 $37,618,836 $37,049,030 $35,625,885 
Investment securities7,120,023
 6,956,981
 6,803,570
 6,790,671
 7,025,889
 7,129,089
 7,091,442
 7,053,001
Investment securities9,889,124 9,930,197 8,928,467 7,453,159 7,120,023 6,956,981 6,803,570 6,790,671 
Loans and leases(1)(2)
27,508,062
 26,977,476
 26,597,242
 25,515,988
 25,343,813
 24,698,799
 24,205,363
 23,666,098
32,964,390 32,694,996 31,635,958 29,098,101 27,508,062 26,977,476 26,597,242 25,515,988 
Interest-earning assets36,032,680
 35,293,979
 34,674,842
 33,432,162
 33,500,732
 32,886,276
 32,669,810
 32,320,431
Interest-earning assets46,922,823 45,617,376 42,795,781 38,004,341 36,032,680 35,293,979 34,674,842 33,432,162 
Deposits33,295,141
 32,647,264
 32,100,210
 30,802,567
 30,835,157
 30,237,329
 30,100,615
 29,472,125
Deposits43,123,312 41,905,844 39,146,415 34,750,061 33,295,141 32,647,264 32,100,210 30,802,567 
Interest-bearing liabilities20,958,943
 20,551,393
 20,397,445
 19,655,434
 19,282,749
 18,783,160
 18,885,168
 19,031,404
Interest-bearing liabilities26,401,222 25,591,707 24,407,285 23,153,777 20,958,943 20,551,393 20,397,445 19,655,434 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements495,804
 533,371
 556,374
 538,162
 572,442
 547,385
 516,999
 585,627
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements684,311 710,237 659,244 474,231 495,804 533,371 556,374 538,162 
Other short-term borrowings28,284
 23,236
 40,513
 
 53,552
 43,720
 46,614
 91,440
Other short-term borrowings— — 45,549 157,759 28,284 23,236 40,513 — 
Long-term borrowings467,223
 384,047
 371,843
 344,225
 319,410
 261,821
 233,373
 404,065
Long-term borrowings1,250,682 1,256,331 1,275,928 961,132 467,223 384,047 371,843 344,225 
Common shareholders' equityCommon shareholders' equity3,786,158 3,679,138 3,648,284 3,625,975 3,570,872 3,580,235 3,546,041 3,509,746 
Shareholders' equity$3,570,872
 $3,580,235
 $3,546,041
 $3,509,746
 $3,491,914
 $3,470,368
 $3,400,867
 $3,333,114
Shareholders' equity$4,126,095 $4,019,075 $3,988,225 $3,682,634 $3,570,872 $3,580,235 $3,546,041 $3,509,746 
Shares outstanding10,708,084
 11,060,462
 11,286,520
 11,519,008
 11,763,832
 11,971,460
 12,010,405
 12,010,405
Common shares outstandingCommon shares outstanding9,816,405 9,836,629 10,105,520 10,473,119 10,708,084 11,060,462 11,286,520 11,519,008 
SELECTED QUARTER-END BALANCESSELECTED QUARTER-END BALANCES              SELECTED QUARTER-END BALANCES
Total assets$39,824,496
 $37,748,324
 $37,655,094
 $35,961,670
 $35,408,629
 $34,954,659
 $35,088,566
 $34,436,437
Total assets$49,957,680 $48,666,873 $47,866,194 $41,594,453 $39,824,496 $37,748,324 $37,655,094 $35,961,670 
Investment securities7,173,003
 7,167,680
 6,695,578
 6,914,513
 6,834,362
 7,040,674
 7,190,545
 6,967,921
Investment securities9,922,905 9,860,594 9,508,476 8,845,197 7,173,003 7,167,680 6,695,578 6,914,513 
Loans and leases28,881,496
 27,196,511
 26,728,237
 25,463,785
 25,523,276
 24,886,347
 24,538,437
 23,611,977
Loans and leases32,791,975 32,845,144 32,418,425 29,240,959 28,881,496 27,196,511 26,728,237 25,463,785 
Deposits34,431,236
 32,743,277
 32,719,671
 31,198,093
 30,672,460
 30,163,537
 30,408,884
 29,969,245
Deposits43,431,609 42,250,606 41,479,245 35,346,711 34,431,236 32,743,277 32,719,671 31,198,093 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements442,956
 522,195
 544,527
 508,508
 543,936
 567,438
 499,723
 522,207
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements641,487 693,889 740,276 540,362 442,956 522,195 544,527 508,508 
Other short-term borrowings295,277
 
 
 
 28,351
 120,311
 114,270
 2,551
Other short-term borrowings— — — 105,000 295,277 — — — 
Long-term borrowings588,638
 453,876
 369,854
 341,108
 319,867
 297,487
 241,360
 224,413
Long-term borrowings1,248,163 1,252,016 1,258,719 1,297,132 588,638 453,876 369,854 341,108 
Shareholders' equity$3,586,184
 $3,568,482
 $3,574,613
 $3,523,309
 $3,488,954
 $3,499,013
 $3,446,886
 $3,372,114
Shareholders' equity$4,229,268 $4,074,414 $3,991,444 $3,957,520 $3,586,184 $3,568,482 $3,574,613 $3,523,309 
Shares outstanding10,629,495
 10,884,005
 11,179,905
 11,385,405
 11,628,405
 11,885,405
 12,010,405
 12,010,405
Common shares outstandingCommon shares outstanding9,816,405 9,816,405 9,934,105 10,280,105 10,629,495 10,884,005 11,179,905 11,385,405 
SELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATASELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATA              SELECTED RATIOS AND OTHER DATA
Rate of return on average assets (annualized)1.05% 1.32% 1.29% 1.27% 1.00% 1.33% 1.08% 1.19%Rate of return on average assets (annualized)1.11 %1.18 %1.36 %0.57 %1.05 %1.32 %1.29 %1.27 %
Rate of return on average shareholders’ equity (annualized)11.32
 13.83
 13.50
 12.86
 10.17
 13.41
 11.00
 12.20
Rate of return on average shareholders’ equity (annualized)14.02 14.93 16.43 6.34 11.32 13.83 13.50 12.86 
Net yield on interest-earning assets (taxable equivalent)3.62
 3.80
 3.79
 3.89
 3.82
 3.73
 3.64
 3.57
Net yield on interest-earning assets (taxable equivalent)3.02 3.06 3.14 3.55 3.59 3.77 3.77 3.86 
Allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases:               
PCI1.35
 1.34
 1.51
 1.61
 1.51
 1.71
 1.84
 1.75
Non-PCI0.77
 0.82
 0.83
 0.88
 0.86
 0.86
 0.89
 0.92
Allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases:Allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases:
PCDPCD5.18 5.07 5.07 4.80 1.35 1.34 1.51 1.61 
Non-PCDNon-PCD0.62 0.61 0.61 0.64 0.77 0.82 0.83 0.88 
Total0.78
 0.83
 0.85
 0.90
 0.88
 0.88
 0.92
 0.94
Total0.68 0.68 0.69 0.72 0.78 0.83 0.85 0.90 
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned0.58
 0.57
 0.57
 0.53
 0.52
 0.52
 0.54
 0.59
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned0.74 0.73 0.77 0.79 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.53 
Total risk-based capital ratioTotal risk-based capital ratio13.81 13.70 13.63 13.65 12.12 13.09 13.34 14.02 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio10.86
 11.80
 12.03
 12.69
 12.67
 13.23
 13.06
 13.38
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio11.63 11.48 11.38 11.43 10.86 11.80 12.03 12.69 
Tier 1 common equity ratio10.86
 11.80
 12.03
 12.69
 12.67
 13.23
 13.06
 13.38
Tier 1 common equity ratio10.61 10.43 10.32 10.36 10.86 11.80 12.03 12.69 
Total risk-based capital ratio12.12
 13.09
 13.34
 14.02
 13.99
 14.57
 14.43
 14.70
Leverage capital ratio8.81
 9.18
 9.35
 9.80
 9.77
 10.11
 9.99
 10.01
Tier 1 leverage capital ratioTier 1 leverage capital ratio7.86 7.80 8.07 8.98 8.81 9.18 9.35 9.80 
Dividend payout ratio4.19
 3.55
 3.79
 4.14
 5.25
 3.57
 4.50
 4.19
Dividend payout ratio3.46 2.85 2.71 7.33 4.19 3.55 3.79 4.14 
Average loans and leases to average deposits82.62
 82.63
 82.86
 82.84
 82.19
 81.68
 80.41
 80.30
Average loans and leases to average deposits76.44 78.02 80.81 83.74 82.62 82.63 82.86 82.84 
(1)We adopted ASC Topic 326 (“CECL”) utilizing the modified retrospective approach. We did not restate selected financial data for the quarters prior to 2020 presented above.
(2) Average loan and lease balances include PCI loans, non-PCI loans and leases, loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans and leases.

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Table 2528
CONSOLIDATED TAXABLE EQUIVALENT RATE/VOLUME VARIANCE ANALYSIS - FOURTH QUARTER

2019 2018 Increase (decrease) due to:20202019Increase (decrease) due to:
  Interest     Interest        InterestInterest
Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/   Yield/ TotalAverageIncome/Yield/AverageIncome/Yield/Yield/Total
(Dollars in thousands, taxable equivalent)Balance Expense  Rate Balance Expense Rate Volume Rate Change(Dollars in thousands, taxable equivalent)BalanceExpense
 Rate(2)
BalanceExpenseRateVolumeRateChange
Assets Assets
Loans and leases(1)
$27,508,062
 $308,832
 4.46
%$25,343,813
 $288,484
 4.52
%$21,390
 $(1,042) $20,348
Loans and leases(1)
$32,964,390 $345,300 4.12 %$27,508,062 $308,832 4.42 %$66,088 $(29,620)$36,468 
Investment securities:                 Investment securities:
U. S. Treasury595,515
 3,706
 2.47
 1,454,889
 7,261
 1.98
 (4,289) 734
 (3,555)
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury526,072 250 0.19 595,515 3,706 2.47 (441)(3,015)(3,456)
Government agency659,857
 4,224
 2.56
 192,830
 1,288
 2.67
 3,120
 (184) 2,936
Government agency695,757 1,574 0.90 659,857 4,224 2.56 230 (2,880)(2,650)
Mortgage-backed securities5,563,653
 29,964
 2.15
 5,136,489
 29,261
 2.28
 2,337
 (1,634) 703
Mortgage-backed securities7,981,834 21,130 1.06 5,563,653 29,964 2.15 13,286 (22,120)(8,834)
Corporate bonds172,424
 2,165
 5.02
 135,962
 1,810
 5.32
 485
 (130) 355
Corporate bonds591,780 7,657 5.18 172,424 2,165 5.02 5,266 226 5,492 
Other investments128,574
 653
 2.02
 105,719
 326
 1.22
 119
 208
 327
Other investments93,681 600 2.55 128,574 653 2.02 (174)121 (53)
Total investment securities7,120,023
 40,712
 2.29
 7,025,889
 39,946
 2.27
 1,772
 (1,006) 766
Total investment securities9,889,124 31,211 1.26 7,120,023 40,712 2.29 18,167 (27,668)(9,501)
Overnight investments1,404,595
 5,425
 1.53
 1,131,030
 6,065
 2.13
 1,469
 (2,109) (640)Overnight investments4,069,309 1,019 0.10 1,404,595 5,425 1.53 10,248 (14,654)(4,406)
Total interest-earning assets36,032,680
 $354,969
 3.92
%33,500,732
 $334,495
 3.97
%$24,631
 $(4,157) $20,474
Total interest-earning assets46,922,823 $377,530 3.17 %36,032,680 $354,969 3.89 %$94,503 $(71,942)$22,561 
Cash and due from banks255,963
     282,589
          Cash and due from banks325,890 255,963 
Premises and equipment1,229,445
     1,182,640
          Premises and equipment1,262,831 1,229,445 
Allowance for loan and lease losses(225,170)     (221,710)          
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(225,339)(225,170)
Other real estate owned44,134
     46,000
          Other real estate owned50,949 44,134 
Other assets989,589
     835,249
          Other assets1,220,649 989,589 
Total assets$38,326,641
     $35,625,500
          Total assets$49,557,803 $38,326,641 
                 
Liabilities                 Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits:                 Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking with interest$5,479,226
 $563
 0.04
%$5,254,677
 $332
 0.03
%$14
 $217
 $231
Checking with interest$9,688,744 $1,533 0.06 %$7,608,857 $1,561 0.08 %$421 $(449)$(28)
Savings2,596,608
 439
 0.07
 2,511,444
 213
 0.03
 7
 219
 226
Savings3,230,625 306 0.04 2,596,608 439 0.07 106 (239)(133)
Money market accounts8,378,366
 8,064
 0.38
 7,971,726
 4,335
 0.22
 221
 3,508
 3,729
Money market accounts8,529,816 3,242 0.15 6,248,735 7,066 0.45 2,553 (6,377)(3,824)
Time deposits3,513,432
 13,367
 1.51
 2,599,498
 4,179
 0.64
 1,469
 7,719
 9,188
Time deposits3,017,044 5,976 0.79 3,513,432 13,367 1.51 (1,920)(5,471)(7,391)
Total interest-bearing deposits19,967,632
 22,433
 0.45
 18,337,345
 9,059
 0.20
 1,711
 11,663
 13,374
Total interest-bearing deposits24,466,229 11,057 0.18 19,967,632 22,433 0.45 1,160 (12,536)(11,376)
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements495,804
 479
 0.38
 572,442
 419
 0.29
 (56) 116
 60
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements684,311 374 0.22 495,804 479 0.38 180 (285)(105)
Other short-term borrowings28,284
 190
 2.63
 53,552
 298
 2.21
 (141) 33
 (108)Other short-term borrowings— — — 28,284 190 2.63 (190)— (190)
Long-term borrowings467,223
 3,822
 3.20
 319,410
 2,915
 3.58
 1,334
 (427) 907
Long-term borrowings1,250,682 6,729 2.13 467,223 3,822 3.20 7,058 (4,151)2,907 
Total interest-bearing liabilities20,958,943
 26,924
 0.51
 19,282,749
 12,691
 0.26
 2,848
 11,385
 14,233
Total interest-bearing liabilities26,401,222 18,160 0.27 20,958,943 26,924 0.51 8,208 (16,972)(8,764)
Demand deposits13,327,509
     12,497,812
          Demand deposits18,657,083 13,327,509 
Other liabilities469,317
     353,025
          Other liabilities373,403 469,317 
Shareholders' equity3,570,872
     3,491,914
          Shareholders' equity4,126,095 3,570,872 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$38,326,641
     $35,625,500
           Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$49,557,803 $38,326,641 
Interest rate spread    3.41
%    3.71
%     Interest rate spread2.90 %3.38 %
                 
Net interest income and net yield on interest-earning assets  $328,045
 3.62
%  $321,804
 3.82
%$21,783
 $(15,542) $6,241
Net interest income and net yield on interest-earning assets$359,370 3.02 %$328,045 3.59 %$86,295 $(54,970)$31,325 
(1)Loans and leases include PCI loans and non-PCI loans, nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. Interest income on loans and leases includes accretion income and loan fees. Loan fees were $3.0$39.8 million and $2.2$3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, and 2019, and 2018, respectively.
(2)Yields related to loans, leases and securities exempt from both federal and state income taxes, federal income taxes only or state income taxes only are stated on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming statutory federal income tax rates of 21.0% as well as state income tax rates of 3.9%3.5% and 3.4%3.9% for the three months ended December 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, respectively. The taxable-equivalent adjustment was $921$654 thousand and $922$921 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, respectively.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019,2020, and related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 26, 202024, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Adoption of New Accounting Standard

As discussed in Notes A and E to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for credit losses effective January 1, 2020 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 326 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.

Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sCompany's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditsaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.


Allowance for LoanCredit Losses (ACL)

The Company’s loans and Lease Losses (ALLL)
Management describes their accounting policies related toleases portfolio totaled $32.8 billion and the ALLLassociated allowance for credit losses (ACL) was $224.3 million at December 31, 2020. As described in Note A, the Company adopted ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses as of January 1, 2020.As described in Notes A and E of the consolidated financial statements, (Allowancethe ACL represents management’s best estimate of credit losses expected over the life of the loan, adjusted for Loanexpected contractual payments and Lease Losses (ALLL)). Management also provides additional disclosure regardingestimated prepayments. Loans within the ALLL in Note Evarious reporting classes are segregated into pools with similar risk characteristics and each have a model that is utilized to estimate the consolidated financial statements. General reserves ACL. These models estimate the probability of default and loss given default
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for collective impairment areindividual loans within each pool based on historical loss experience, borrower characteristics, collateral type, forecasts of relevant economic conditions, expected future recoveries and other factors. The Company uses a two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period which incorporates macroeconomic forecasts. Significant economic factors used in estimating the expected losses include unemployment, gross domestic product, home price and commercial real estate indices. A twelve month straight-line reversion period to historical averages is used for model inputs, however for the commercial card and certain consumer portfolios, immediate reversion to historical net loss rates for each loan class by credit quality indicator andis utilized. Model outputs may be adjusted through a qualitative assessment to reflect current economic conditions and portfolio trends. The models utilized by Management in determining the ALLL are highly complex with various key inputs and assumptions. Judgment is required to determine the inputs and assumptions used and these can significantly impact the provision recognized. The most significant judgments include the loss rates which comprise the length of the historical charge-off period used, estimates of the probability of default, losses incurred given default, and loss emergence period applied, as well as qualitative reserves relating to changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio. Overall, there is a significant judgment required by management in developing these models.
The ALLL represents a significant critical accounting estimate and management’s estimation of probable credit lossestrends not captured within the loanmodels including credit quality, concentrations, and lease portfolio atsignificant policy and underwriting changes.

We identified the balance sheet date. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the loan portfolio, credit concentrations, adequacy of collateral, debt service capacity, trends in historical loss experience, economic conditions,ACL for loans and specific impaired loans.

leases as a critical audit matter. The principal considerations for our determination of the ALLLACL for loans and leases as a critical audit matter areincludes the subjectivity, complexity and subjectivity of the estimates and assumptions that management utilizedestimation uncertainty involved in determining significant model assumptions and adjusting model outputs to reflect economic and portfolio trends and conditions not captured within the loss rates and qualitative factors, particularly the nature and volume of the portfolio.models. This required a high degree of auditor effort, including specialized skills and knowledge, and subjective and complex auditor judgment in selectingevaluating the auditor procedures to evaluate management’s estimateestimated credit losses for the loan and assumptions as it relates to the ALLL.lease portfolios.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:

We obtained an understanding of the Company’s models and the process for establishing the ACL for the loan and lease portfolio, tested the design and operating effectiveness of controls relating to management’s determination of the ALLL,ACL for loans and leases, including controls over the allowanceACL models and the inputs utilizedand assumptions used to support the reserve calculations. Controls tested aroundover the modelmodels include review of the model calculations, the macro-economic forecasts utilized in the models which also included sensitivity and other analysis by management monitoring over key performance indicatorsas it relates to unemployment, gross domestic product, home price indices and other ratios,commercial real estate indices, as well as the evaluationmonitoring of factors impacting the qualitative assessment, suchpast due trends and adversely classified assets as changes in the factor related to the nature and volume of the portfolio.well as risk ratings by industry. Additionally, we tested controls aroundover the approval of key policies and decisions during the implementation of the new accounting standard and validation of the models.
We involved valuation specialists to test the appropriateness of the loan grading policydesign and the consistency of application, including risk grade changes, as it relates to the loss factors and calculationoperation of the quantitative reserve.models, including recalculations of modeled ACL reserves on certain portfolios.

We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s judgment in determiningapplication of industry and qualitative loss factors, which included evaluating portfolio composition changes, economic factors, and otherfactor adjustments and analyzing whether these inputs were appropriately applied based on available data.

We tested management’s assumptions in settingto the qualitative factors,ACL, including the changes in the nature and volumecomparison of the loan portfolio, comparing trends in key performance indicatorsfactors considered by management to changes in the components of the ALLL reserve for reasonableness.

Wethird party or internal sources as well as evaluated the appropriateness and level of inputsthe qualitative factor adjustments.
We assessed the overall trends in credit quality by comparing the Company’s year-over-year and assumptions used by managementquarterly changes in determiningqualitative factors and the loss rates, suchACL.
We evaluated management’s determination of reasonable and supportable forecasts, including comparing key factors to independent sources as historical charge-offs, loss frequencies usedwell as involving our valuation specialists in calculatingtesting the probabilityapplication of default, historical loan migration to charge-off experience,forecasts in the model calculation.
We evaluated subsequent events and delinquencies rates, assessingtransactions and considered whether such factors were reasonable forthey corroborated or contradicted the purpose used.Company’s conclusion.


/s/ Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2004.
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 26, 2020

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2020, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019,2020, and our report dated February 26, 202024, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As described in Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, the scope of management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20192020 has excluded Biscayne Bancshares,Community Financial Holding Company, Inc. (Biscayne Bancshares) acquired on April 2, 2019, First South Bancorp, Inc. (First South Bancorp) acquired on MayFebruary 1, 2019 and Entegra Financial Corp. (Entegra) acquired on December 31, 2019.2020. We have also excluded Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp, and EntegraCommunity Financial Holding Company, Inc. from the scope of our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp, and EntegraCommunity Financial Holding Company, Inc. represented 2.10 percent, 0.430.34 percent and 0.000.22 percent of consolidated revenuerevenues (total interest income and total noninterest income) and consolidated total assets, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively, and 2.36 percent, 0.42 percent and 4.22 percent of consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2019, respectively.2020.


Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina
February 26, 2020

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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and due from banks$362,048 $376,719 
Overnight investments4,347,336 1,107,844 
Investment in marketable equity securities (cost of $84,837 at December 31, 2020 and $59,262 at December 31, 2019)91,680 82,333 
Investment securities available for sale (cost of $6,911,965 at December 31, 2020 and $7,052,152 at December 31, 2019)7,014,243 7,059,674 
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $2,838,499 at December 31, 2020 and $30,996 at December 31, 2019)2,816,982 30,996 
Loans held for sale124,837 67,869 
Loans and leases32,791,975 28,881,496 
Allowance for credit losses(224,314)(225,141)
Net loans and leases32,567,661 28,656,355 
Premises and equipment1,251,283 1,244,396 
Other real estate owned50,890 46,591 
Income earned not collected145,694 123,154 
Goodwill350,298 349,398 
Other intangible assets50,775 68,276 
Other assets783,953 610,891 
Total assets$49,957,680 $39,824,496 
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$18,014,029 $12,926,796 
Interest-bearing25,417,580 21,504,440 
Total deposits43,431,609 34,431,236 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements641,487 442,956 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings655,175 572,185 
Subordinated debt504,518 163,412 
Other borrowings88,470 148,318 
FDIC shared-loss payable15,601 112,395 
Other liabilities391,552 367,810 
Total liabilities45,728,412 36,238,312 
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock:
Class A - $1 par value (16,000,000 shares authorized; 8,811,220 and 9,624,310 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)8,811 9,624 
Class B - $1 par value (2,000,000 shares authorized; 1,005,185 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019)1,005 1,005 
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value (10,000,000 shares authorized; 345,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)339,937 
Surplus44,081 
Retained earnings3,867,252 3,658,197 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)12,263 (126,723)
Total shareholders’ equity4,229,268 3,586,184 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$49,957,680 $39,824,496 
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets   
Cash and due from banks$376,719
 $327,440
Overnight investments1,107,844
 797,406
Investment in marketable equity securities (cost of $59,262 at December 31, 2019 and $73,809 at December 31, 2018)82,333
 92,599
Investment securities available for sale (cost of $7,052,152 at December 31, 2019 and $4,607,117 at December 31, 2018)7,059,674
 4,557,110
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $30,996 at December 31, 2019 and $2,201,502 at December 31, 2018)30,996
 2,184,653
Loans held for sale67,869
 45,505
Loans and leases28,881,496
 25,523,276
Allowance for loan and lease losses(225,141) (223,712)
Net loans and leases28,656,355
 25,299,564
Premises and equipment1,244,396
 1,204,179
Other real estate owned46,591
 48,030
Income earned not collected123,154
 109,903
Goodwill349,398
 236,347
Other intangible assets68,276
 72,298
Other assets610,891
 433,595
Total assets$39,824,496
 $35,408,629
Liabilities   
Deposits:   
Noninterest-bearing$12,926,796
 $11,882,670
Interest-bearing21,504,440
 18,789,790
Total deposits34,431,236
 30,672,460
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements442,956
 543,936
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings572,185
 193,556
Subordinated debentures163,412
 140,741
Other borrowings148,318
 13,921
FDIC shared-loss payable112,395
 105,618
Other liabilities367,810
 249,443
Total liabilities36,238,312
 31,919,675
Shareholders’ equity   
Common stock:   
Class A - $1 par value (16,000,000 shares authorized; 9,624,310 and 10,623,220 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 respectively)9,624
 10,623
Class B - $1 par value (2,000,000 shares authorized; 1,005,185 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018)1,005
 1,005
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value (10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018)
 
Surplus44,081
 493,962
Retained earnings3,658,197
 3,218,551
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(126,723) (235,187)
Total shareholders’ equity3,586,184
 3,488,954
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$39,824,496
 $35,408,629


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)2019 2018 2017(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)202020192018
Interest income     Interest income
Loans and leases$1,217,306
 $1,073,051
 $955,637
Loans and leases$1,332,720 $1,217,306 $1,073,051 
Investment securities interest and dividend income160,460
 150,709
 121,207
Investment securities interest and dividend income144,459 160,460 150,709 
Overnight investments26,245
 21,997
 26,846
Overnight investments6,847 26,245 21,997 
Total interest income1,404,011
 1,245,757
 1,103,690
Total interest income1,484,026 1,404,011 1,245,757 
Interest expense     Interest expense
Deposits76,254
 22,483
 16,196
Deposits66,635 76,254 22,483 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements1,995
 1,594
 1,767
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements1,610 1,995 1,594 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings5,472
 5,801
 19,915
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings9,763 5,472 5,801 
Subordinated debentures7,099
 6,277
 5,213
Subordinated debtSubordinated debt16,074 7,099 6,277 
Other borrowings1,822
 702
 703
Other borrowings1,775 1,822 702 
Total interest expense92,642
 36,857
 43,794
Total interest expense95,857 92,642 36,857 
Net interest income1,311,369
 1,208,900
 1,059,896
Net interest income1,388,169 1,311,369 1,208,900 
Provision for loan and lease losses31,441
 28,468
 25,692
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses1,279,928
 1,180,432
 1,034,204
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses58,352 31,441 28,468 
Net interest income after provision for credit lossesNet interest income after provision for credit losses1,329,817 1,279,928 1,180,432 
Noninterest income     Noninterest income
Wealth management servicesWealth management services102,776 99,241 97,966 
Service charges on deposit accounts105,191
 105,486
 101,201
Service charges on deposit accounts87,662 105,191 105,486 
Wealth management services99,241
 97,966
 86,719
Cardholder services, net69,078
 65,478
 57,583
Cardholder services, net74,291 69,078 65,478 
Mortgage incomeMortgage income39,592 21,126 16,433 
Other service charges and fees31,644
 30,606
 28,321
Other service charges and fees30,911 31,644 30,606 
Merchant services, net24,304
 24,504
 22,678
Merchant services, net24,122 24,304 24,504 
Mortgage income21,126
 16,433
 23,251
Insurance commissions12,810
 12,702
 12,465
Insurance commissions14,544 12,810 12,702 
ATM income6,296
 7,980
 9,143
ATM income5,758 6,296 7,980 
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, netRealized gains on investment securities available for sale, net60,253 7,115 351 
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net20,625
 (7,610) 
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net29,395 20,625 (7,610)
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net7,115
 351
 4,293
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 26,553
 12,483
Gain on extinguishment of debt26,553 
Gain on acquisitions
 
 134,745
Other18,431
 19,700
 29,081
Other7,446 18,431 19,700 
Total noninterest income415,861
 400,149
 521,963
Total noninterest income476,750 415,861 400,149 
Noninterest expense     Noninterest expense
Salaries and wages551,112
 527,691
 490,610
Salaries and wages590,020 551,112 527,691 
Employee benefits120,501
 118,203
 105,975
Employee benefits132,244 120,501 118,203 
Occupancy expense111,179
 109,169
 104,690
Occupancy expense117,169 111,179 109,169 
Equipment expense112,290
 102,909
 97,478
Equipment expense115,535 112,290 102,909 
Processing fees paid to third parties29,552
 30,017
 25,673
Processing fees paid to third parties44,791 29,552 30,017 
FDIC insurance expense10,664
 18,890
 22,191
FDIC insurance expense12,701 10,664 18,890 
Collection and foreclosure-related expenses11,994
 16,567
 14,407
Collection and foreclosure-related expenses13,658 11,994 16,567 
Merger-related expenses17,166
 6,462
 9,015
Merger-related expenses17,450 17,166 6,462 
Other139,283
 147,063
 142,430
Other145,117 139,283 147,063 
Total noninterest expense1,103,741
 1,076,971
 1,012,469
Total noninterest expense1,188,685 1,103,741 1,076,971 
Income before income taxes592,048
 503,610
 543,698
Income before income taxes617,882 592,048 503,610 
Income taxes134,677
 103,297
 219,946
Income taxes126,159 134,677 103,297 
Net income$457,371
 $400,313
 $323,752
Net income$491,723 $457,371 $400,313 
Weighted average shares outstanding11,141,069
 11,938,439
 12,010,405
Net income per share$41.05
 $33.53
 $29.96
Dividends declared per share$1.60
 $1.45
 $1.25
Less: Preferred stock dividendsLess: Preferred stock dividends14,062 
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$477,661 $457,371 $400,313 
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding10,056,654 11,141,069 11,938,439 
Earnings per common shareEarnings per common share$47.50 $41.05 $33.53 
Dividends declared per common shareDividends declared per common share1.67 1.60 1.45 


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
 Year ended December 31
 2019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)     
Net income$457,371
 $400,313
 $323,752
Other comprehensive income (loss)     
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:     
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period64,644
 29,170
 28,166
Tax effect(14,868) (6,709) (10,531)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on securities available for sale included in income before income taxes(7,115) (351) (4,293)
Tax effect1,636
 81
 1,588
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of tax44,297
 22,191
 14,930
      
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred from (to) held to maturity:     
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred from (to) held to maturity72,512
 (109,507) ��
Tax effect(16,678) 25,186
 
Reclassification adjustment for accretion of unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity19,889
 17,106
 
Tax effect(4,574) (3,934) 
Total change in unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred from (to) held to maturity, net of tax71,149
 (71,149) 
      
Defined benefit pension items:     
Actuarial losses arising during the period(20,049) (32,012) (12,945)
Tax effect4,611
 7,363
 4,789
Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost10,981
 13,981
 9,720
Tax effect(2,525) (3,216) (3,596)
Total change from defined benefit plans, net of tax(6,982) (13,884) (2,032)
Other comprehensive income (loss)108,464
 (62,842) 12,898
Total comprehensive income$565,835
 $337,471
 $336,650
      

 Year ended December 31
 202020192018
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income$491,723 $457,371 $400,313 
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period155,009 64,644 29,170 
Tax effect(35,652)(14,868)(6,709)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on securities available for sale included in income before income taxes(60,253)(7,115)(351)
Tax effect13,858 1,636 81 
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of tax72,962 44,297 22,191 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale transferred from/to held to maturity:
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale transferred from/to held to maturity5,894 72,512 (109,507)
Tax effect(1,356)(16,678)25,186 
Reclassification adjustment for accretion of unrealized (gains) losses on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity(495)19,889 17,106 
Tax effect114 (4,574)(3,934)
Total change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity, net of tax4,157 71,149 (71,149)
Defined benefit pension items:
Actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period55,023 (20,049)(32,012)
Tax effect(12,656)4,611 7,363 
Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost25,324 10,981 13,981 
Tax effect(5,824)(2,525)(3,216)
Total change from defined benefit plans, net of tax61,867 (6,982)(13,884)
Other comprehensive income (loss)138,986 108,464 (62,842)
Total comprehensive income$630,709 $565,835 $337,471 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity 
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Preferred StockSurplusRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Balance at December 31, 2017$11,005 $1,005 $$658,918 $2,785,430 $(122,294)$3,334,064 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-01— — — — 18,715 (18,715)— 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2018-02— — — — 31,336 (31,336)— 
Net income— — — — 400,313 — 400,313 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (62,842)(62,842)
Repurchase of 382,000 shares of Class A common stock(382)— — (164,956)— — (165,338)
Cash dividends declared ($1.45 per common share)
Class A common stock— — — — (15,785)— (15,785)
Class B common stock— — — — (1,458)— (1,458)
Balance at December 31, 201810,623 1,005 493,962 3,218,551 (235,187)3,488,954 
Net income— — — — 457,371 — 457,371 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 108,464 108,464 
Repurchase of 998,910 shares of Class A common stock(999)— — (449,881)— — (450,880)
Cash dividends declared ($1.60 per common share)
Class A common stock— — — — (16,117)— (16,117)
Class B common stock— (1,608)(1,608)
Balance at December 31, 20199,624 1,005 44,081 3,658,197 (126,723)3,586,184 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASC 326— — — — 36,943 — 36,943 
Net income— — — — 491,723 — 491,723 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 138,986 138,986 
Issuance of preferred stock— — 339,937 — — — 339,937 
Repurchase of 813,090 shares of Class A common stock(813)— — (44,081)(288,861)— (333,755)
Cash dividends declared ($1.67 per common share)
Class A common stock— — — — (15,010)— (15,010)
Class B common stock— — — — (1,678)— (1,678)
Preferred stock dividends declared— — — — (14,062)— (14,062)
Balance at December 31, 2020$8,811 $1,005 $339,937 $$3,867,252 $12,263 $4,229,268 

 
Class A
Common Stock
 
Class B
Common Stock
 Surplus 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)           
Balance at December 31, 2016$11,005
 $1,005
 $658,918
 $2,476,691
 $(135,192) $3,012,427
Net income
 
 
 323,752
 
 323,752
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 12,898
 12,898
Cash dividends declared ($1.25 per share)           
Class A common stock
 
 
 (13,757) 
 (13,757)
Class B common stock
 
 
 (1,256) 
 (1,256)
Balance at December 31, 201711,005
 1,005
 658,918
 2,785,430
 (122,294) 3,334,064
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 
 18,715
 (18,715) 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2018-02
 
 
 31,336
 (31,336) 
Net income
 
 
 400,313
 
 400,313
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 
 (62,842) (62,842)
Repurchase of 382,000 shares of Class A common stock(382) 
 (164,956) 
 
 (165,338)
Cash dividends declared ($1.45 per share)           
Class A common stock
 
 
 (15,785) 
 (15,785)
Class B common stock
 
 
 (1,458) 
 (1,458)
Balance at December 31, 201810,623
 1,005
 493,962
 3,218,551
 (235,187) 3,488,954
Net income
 
 
 457,371
 
 457,371
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 108,464
 108,464
Repurchase of 998,910 shares of Class A common stock(999) 
 (449,881) 
 
 (450,880)
Cash dividends declared ($1.60 per share)           
Class A common stock
 
 
 (16,117) 
 (16,117)
Class B common stock
 
 
 (1,608) 
 (1,608)
Balance at December 31, 2019$9,624
 $1,005
 $44,081
 $3,658,197
 $(126,723) $3,586,184

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES     CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$457,371
 $400,313
 $323,752
Net income$491,723 $457,371 $400,313 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:     Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan and lease losses31,441
 28,468
 25,692
Deferred tax expense (benefit)54,598
 (13,377) 125,838
Net (increase) decrease in current taxes receivable(19,564) 23,353
 (10,616)
Provision for credit losses on loans and leasesProvision for credit losses on loans and leases58,352 31,441 28,468 
Deferred tax (benefit) expenseDeferred tax (benefit) expense(25,535)54,598 (13,377)
Net (increase) decrease in current tax receivableNet (increase) decrease in current tax receivable(5,894)(19,564)23,353 
Depreciation and amortization103,828
 96,781
 90,804
Depreciation and amortization108,641 103,828 96,781 
Net increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable14,412
 (240) 155
Net (decrease) increase in accrued interest payableNet (decrease) increase in accrued interest payable(8,683)14,412 (240)
Net increase in income earned not collected(4,151) (10,785) (8,899)Net increase in income earned not collected(21,982)(4,151)(10,785)
Gain on acquisitions
 
 (134,745)
Contribution to pension plansContribution to pension plans(100,000)(3,592)(50,000)
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net(7,115) (351) (4,293)Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net(60,253)(7,115)(351)
Marketable equity securities (gains) losses, net(20,625) 7,610
 
Marketable equity securities (gains) losses, net(29,395)(20,625)7,610 
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 (26,553) (919)Gain on extinguishment of debt(26,553)
Origination of loans held for sale(736,015) (593,307) (622,503)Origination of loans held for sale(1,078,096)(736,015)(593,307)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale731,803
 608,549
 660,808
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale1,045,937 731,803 608,549 
Gain on sale of loans held for sale(14,884) (11,210) (14,843)
Gain on sale of portfolio loans(299) 
 (1,007)
Gain on sale of loansGain on sale of loans(37,594)(15,183)(11,210)
Net write-downs/losses on other real estate owned2,664
 4,390
 4,460
Net write-downs/losses on other real estate owned4,056 2,664 4,390 
Losses (gains) on premises and equipment4,115
 2,452
 (524)
Net accretion of premiums and discounts(34,040) (36,567) (40,028)Net accretion of premiums and discounts(8,513)(27,263)(32,291)
Amortization of intangible assets23,861
 23,648
 22,842
Amortization of intangible assets32,801 23,861 23,648 
Net change in FDIC payable for shared-loss agreements6,777
 4,276
 4,334
Net change in mortgage servicing rights(5,927) (5,258) (7,178)Net change in mortgage servicing rights(12,149)(5,927)(5,258)
Net change in other assets(28,097) (3,961) (31,933)Net change in other assets(7,286)(24,274)(5,076)
Net change in other liabilities(19,584) (40,895) (25,939)Net change in other liabilities(6,115)(15,992)9,105 
Net cash provided by operating activities540,569
 457,336
 355,258
Net cash provided by operating activities340,015 540,277 453,769 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES     CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in loans outstanding(1,282,880) (1,023,885) (1,213,686)Net increase in loans outstanding(3,803,188)(1,282,880)(1,023,885)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale(4,705,038) (1,451,287) (3,648,312)Purchases of investment securities available for sale(8,678,543)(4,705,038)(1,451,287)
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity(223,598) (97,827) 
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity(1,633,165)(223,598)(97,827)
Purchases of marketable equity securities(26,166) (2,818) 
Purchases of marketable equity securities(333,140)(26,166)(2,818)
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of investment securities held to maturity341,077
 296,632
 22
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of investment securities held to maturity301,347 341,077 296,632 
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of investment securities available for sale2,345,512
 1,664,730
 1,842,563
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of investment securities available for sale2,791,291 2,345,512 1,664,730 
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale2,308,856
 360,218
 1,345,746
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale4,585,002 2,308,856 360,218 
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities56,749
 9,528
 
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities352,835 56,749 9,528 
Net (increase) decrease in overnight investments(65,181) 601,979
 586,279
Net (increase) decrease in overnight investments(3,204,363)(65,181)601,979 
Proceeds from sales of portfolio loans24,247
 9,591
 162,649
Cash paid to FDIC for shared-loss agreements(292) (3,567) (7,725)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for investmentProceeds from sales of loans held for investment13,368 24,247 9,591 
Cash paid to FDIC for settlement of shared-loss agreementCash paid to FDIC for settlement of shared-loss agreement(99,468)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned25,918
 28,128
 40,709
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned28,280 25,918 28,128 
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment132
 1,721
 3,061
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment1,369 132 1,721 
Purchases of premises and equipment(121,077) (140,444) (84,798)Purchases of premises and equipment(133,384)(121,077)(140,444)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(236,728) (155,126) 304,820
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(59,999)(236,728)(155,126)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(1,558,469) 97,573
 (668,672)Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(9,871,758)(1,558,177)101,140 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES     CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits284,611
 33,023
 (538,250)
Net (decrease) increase in time depositsNet (decrease) increase in time deposits(1,010,190)284,611 33,023 
Net increase in demand and other interest-bearing deposits1,154,815
 457,196
 539,120
Net increase in demand and other interest-bearing deposits9,989,107 1,154,815 457,196 
Net decrease in short-term borrowings(27,703) (246,517) (44,680)Net decrease in short-term borrowings(96,746)(27,703)(246,517)
Repayment of long-term obligations(73,284) (752,447) (6,955)Repayment of long-term obligations(86,737)(73,284)(752,447)
Origination of long-term obligations200,000
 125,000
 175,000
Origination of long-term obligations400,000 200,000 125,000 
Net proceeds from subordinated notes issuanceNet proceeds from subordinated notes issuance345,849 
Net proceeds from preferred stock issuanceNet proceeds from preferred stock issuance339,937 
Repurchase of common stock(453,123) (163,095) 
Repurchase of common stock(333,755)(453,123)(163,095)
Cash dividends paid(18,137) (16,779) (14,412)Cash dividends paid(30,393)(18,137)(16,779)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,067,179
 (563,619) 109,823
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities9,517,072 1,067,179 (563,619)
Change in cash and due from banks49,279
 (8,710) (203,591)Change in cash and due from banks(14,671)49,279 (8,710)
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period327,440
 336,150
 539,741
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period376,719 327,440 336,150 
Cash and due from banks at end of period$376,719
 $327,440
 $336,150
Cash and due from banks at end of period$362,048 $376,719 $327,440 
     
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION     SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:     Cash paid during the period for:
Interest$78,230
 $37,097
 $43,639
Interest$104,567 $78,230 $37,097 
Income taxes83,038
 73,806
 88,565
Income taxes116,583 83,038 73,806 
Noncash investing and financing activities:     
Significant noncash investing and financing activities:Significant noncash investing and financing activities:
Transfers of loans to other real estate14,639
 23,375
 34,980
Transfers of loans to other real estate11,635 14,639 23,375 
Dividends declared but not paid4,256
 4,668
 4,204
Dividends declared but not paid4,613 4,256 4,668 
Unsettled maturities of investment securities
 
 100,000
Unsettled sales of investment securities
 
 208,464
Net reclassification of portfolio loans to (from) loans held for sale22,034
 (2,433) 161,719
Transfer of investment securities available for sale (from) to held to maturity(2,080,617) 2,485,761
 
Net reclassification of portfolio loans from (to) loans held for saleNet reclassification of portfolio loans from (to) loans held for sale1,687 22,034 (2,433)
Transfer of investment securities available for sale to (from) held to maturityTransfer of investment securities available for sale to (from) held to maturity1,460,745 (2,080,617)2,485,761 
Transfer of investment securities available for sale to marketable equity securities
 107,578
 
Transfer of investment securities available for sale to marketable equity securities107,578 
Transfers of premises and equipment to other real estate7,045
 1,622
 
Transfers of premises and equipment to other real estate15,187 7,045 1,622 
Premises and equipment acquired through capital leases and other financing arrangements
 12,196
 5,327
Premises and equipment acquired through finance leases and other financing arrangementsPremises and equipment acquired through finance leases and other financing arrangements12,196 
Unsettled common stock repurchases
 2,243
 
Unsettled common stock repurchases2,243 
Initial recognition of operating lease assets70,652
 
 
Initial recognition of operating lease liabilities71,793
 
 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE A
ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Operations
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “BancShares,”) is a financial holding company organized under the laws of Delaware and conducts operations through its banking subsidiary, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (“FCB,” or “the Bank”), which is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. BancShares and its subsidiaries operate 574542 branches in 19 states predominantly located in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southwest regions of theWestern United States.States (the “U.S.”). BancShares seeks to meet the financial needs of individuals and commercial entities in its market areas through a wide range of retail and commercial banking services. Loan services include various types of commercial, business and consumer lending. Deposit services include checking, savings, money market and time deposit accounts. First Citizens Wealth Management provides holistic, goals-based advisory services encompassing a broad range of client deliverables. These deliverables include wealth planning, discretionary investment advisory services, insurance, brokerage, defined benefit and defined contribution services, private banking, trust, fiduciary, philanthropy and special asset services.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accounting and reporting policies of BancShares and its subsidiaries are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and general practices within the banking industry.
The consolidated financial statements of BancShares include the accounts of BancShares and its subsidiaries, certain partnership interests and variable interest entities. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. BancShares operates with centralized management and combined reporting; thus, BancShares operates as 1 consolidated reportable segment.
Variable interest entities (“VIE”) are legal entities that either do not have sufficient equity to finance their activities without the support from other parties or whose equity investors lack a controlling financial interest. FCB has investments in certain partnerships and limited liability entities that have been evaluated and determined to be VIEs. Consolidation of a VIE is appropriate if a reporting entity holds a controlling financial interest in the VIE and is the primary beneficiary. FCB is not the primary beneficiary and does not hold a controlling interest in the VIEs as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEsVIEs’ economic performance. As such, assets and liabilities of these entities are not consolidated into the financial statements of BancShares. The recorded investment in these entities is reported within other assets.
Reclassifications
In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported shareholders’ equity or net income.
During 2019, BancShares identified items in the prior period related to unsettled investment activity that had been reported as cash flows from operating activities and should have been presented as investing activities during 2018. BancShares corrected the previously presented cash flows for this activity and in doing so, decreased net cash flows from operating activities with an offsetting increase in net cash flows from investing activities. BancShares has evaluated the effect of the incorrect presentation, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and concluded that it was immaterial.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions impacting the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The estimates BancShares considers significant are the allowance for loan and leasecredit losses, fair value measurements, and income taxes.

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Business Combinations
BancShares accounts for all business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method, of accounting, acquired assets and assumed liabilities are included with the acquirer’s accounts as of the date of acquisition, with any excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired recognized as either finite lived intangibles or capitalized as goodwill. In addition, acquisition related costsacquisition-related and restructuring costs are recognized as period expenses as incurred. See Note B, Business Combinations, for additional information.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents have initial maturities of three months or less. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates its fair value due to its short-term nature.
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Debt Securities
BancShares classifies debt securities as held to maturity (“HTM”) or available for sale.sale (“AFS”). Debt securities are classified as held to maturityHTM when BancShares has the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity andmaturity. HTM securities are reported at amortized cost. Other debt securities are classified as available for saleAFS and reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of income taxes, reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”). Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts for debt securities are includedrecorded in interest income. Realized gains and losses from the sale of debt securities are determined by specific identification on a trade date basis and are included in noninterest income.
BancShares performs pre-purchase due diligence and evaluates each heldthe credit risk of AFS and HTM debt securities purchased directly into our portfolio or via acquisition. If securities have evidence of more than insignificant credit deterioration since issuance, they are designated as purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”). PCD debt securities are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition, which includes an associated allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) that is added to maturitythe purchase price or fair value to arrive at the Day 1 amortized cost basis. Excluding the ACL, the difference between the purchase price and available for sale securitythe Day 1 amortized cost is amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the securities using the effective interest method.
For AFS debt securities, management performs a quarterly analysis of the investment portfolio to evaluate securities currently in aan unrealized loss position for other-than-temporarypotential credit-related impairment. If BancShares intends to sell a security, or does not have the intent and ability to hold a security before recovering the amortized cost, the entirety of the unrealized loss is immediately recorded in earnings. For the remaining securities, an analysis is performed to determine if any portion of the unrealized loss recorded relates to credit impairment. If credit-related impairment (“OTTI”) at least quarterly. BancShares considersexists, the amount is recorded through the ACL and related provision. This review includes indicators such factors as changes in credit rating, delinquency, bankruptcy or other significant news event impacting the lengthissuer.
BancShares’ portfolio of timeHTM debt securities is made up of mortgage-backed securities issued by government agencies and government sponsored entities. Given the historically strong credit rating of the U.S. Treasury and the extent to whichlong history of no credit losses on debt securities issued by government agencies and government sponsored entities, we determined 0 expected credit losses on the market value has been below amortized cost, long-term expectations and recent experience regarding principal and interest payments, BancShares intent to sell, and whether it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell those securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost. In situations where BancShares does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not BancShares will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery the credit component of an OTTI loss is recognized in earnings and the non-credit component is recognized in AOCI.HTM portfolio.
Equity Securities
Equity securities are recorded on a trade date basis and measured at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are determined by specific identification and are included in noninterest income. Non-marketable equity securities are securities with no readily determinable fair values and are measured at cost. BancShares evaluates its non-marketable equity securities for impairment and recoverability of the recorded investment by considering positive and negative evidence, including the profitability and asset quality of the issuer, dividend payment history and recent redemption experience. Impairment is assessed at each reporting period and if identified, is recognized in noninterest expense. Non-marketable equity securities were $12.5$11.6 million and $2.5$12.5 million at December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, and are included in other assets.
Other Securities
Membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) network requires ownership of FHLB restricted stock. This stock is restricted as it may only be sold to the FHLB and all sales must be at par. Accordingly, the FHLB restricted stock is carried at cost, less any applicable impairment charges and is recorded within other assets. FHLB restricted stock was $43.0$45.4 million and $25.3$43.0 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, BancShares holds approximately 354,000 shares of Visa Class B common stock. Visa Class B shares are not considered to have a readily determinable fair value and 2018, respectively.are recorded at $0.
Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects
BancShares and FCB have investments in qualified affordable housing projects primarily for the purposes of fulfilling Community Reinvestment Act requirements and obtaining tax credits. These investments are accounted for using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, the initial cost of the investment is amortized in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received, and the net investment performance is recognized in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. All of the investments held in qualified affordable housing projects qualify for the proportional amortization method and totaled $167.8$163.9 million and $147.3$167.8 million at December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, and are included in other assets.

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Loans Held For Sale
BancShares elected to apply the fair value option for new originations of prime residential mortgage loans originated to be sold.sold to investors. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are recognized within mortgage income.
Loans and Leases
BancShares’ accounting methods for loans and leases depends on whether they are originated or purchased, and if purchased, whether or not the loans reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration atsince origination as of the date of acquisition.

Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans
Non-Purchased Credit ImpairedDeteriorated (“Non-PCI”Non-PCD”) Loans
Non-PCI loans consist of loans originated by BancShares orand loans purchased from other institutions that do not reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration at acquisition.
Originated loans for which management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future are classified as held for investment and carried at the principal amount outstanding net of any unearned income, charge-offs and unamortized fees and costs. Nonrefundable fees collected and certain direct costs incurred related to loan originations are deferred and recorded as an adjustment to loans outstanding. The net amount of the nonrefundable fees and costs is amortized to interest income over the contractual lives using methods that approximate a constant yield.
Purchased loans which do not reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration at acquisition are classified as non-PCInon-PCD loans. These loans are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition and an initial allowance is recorded on these assets as provision expense at the date of acquisition. The difference between the fair value and the unpaid principal balance at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method.
Purchased Credit Impaired (“PCI”)Deteriorated Loans
Purchased loans which reflect a more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination such that it is probable atas of the date of acquisition that BancShares will be unable to collect all contractually required payments, are classified as PCI loans. PCI loansPCD and are recorded at acquisition-date amortized cost, which is the purchase price or fair value atin a business combination, plus our initial ACL. Excluding the ACL, the difference between the unpaid principal balance and the acquisition date of acquisition. If the timing and amount of the future cash flows can be reasonably estimated, any excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value are recognized asamortized cost is amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the loansloan using the effective yieldinterest method. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date are recognized prospectively as interest income. Decreases in expected cash flows due to credit deterioration are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. In the event of prepayment, the remaining unamortized amount is recognized in interest income. To the extent possible, PCI loans are aggregated into pools based upon common risk characteristics and each pool is accounted for as a single unit.
The performance of all loans within the BancShares portfolio is subject to a number of external risks, including but not limited to changes in the overall health of the economy, declines in real estate or other collateral values, changes in the demand for products and services and personal events, such as death, disability or change in marital status. BancShares evaluates and reports its non-PCInon-PCD and PCIPCD loan portfolios separately, and each non-PCD portfolio is further divided into commercial and non-commercialconsumer segments based on the type of borrower, purpose, collateral and/or our underlying credit management processes. Additionally, non-PCD commercial and noncommercialconsumer loans are assigned to loan classes, which further disaggregate the loan portfolio.
Non-PCI Commercial Loans & Leases
Non-PCI commercial loans, excluding purchased non-impaired PCD loans are underwritten based primarily uponreported as a single loan segment and class.
Upon adoption of Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 326, owner occupied and non-owner occupied commercial real estate were segregated into separate classes within the customer’s abilitycommercial segment. Similarly, consumer auto was segregated into its own class within the consumer segment. These enhancements were made to generatecapture the required cash flow to service the debtunique credit characteristics used in our current expected credit loss (“CECL”) models. Information for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented in accordance with ASC 326 and reflect changes to the contractual termsrespective classes, while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP and conditionshave not been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation.
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Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
The Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (“SBA-PPP”) is one of the centerpieces of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was passed on March 27, 2020 in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and was supplemented with subsequent legislation. Overseen by the U.S. Treasury Department, the SBA-PPP offered cash-flow assistance to nonprofit and small business employers through guaranteed loans for expenses incurred between February 15, 2020, and August 8, 2020. Borrowers are eligible for forgiveness of principal and accrued interest on SBA-PPP loans to the extent that the proceeds were used to cover eligible payroll costs, interest costs, rent, and utility costs over a period of between eight and 24-weeks after the loan was made as long as the borrower retains its employees and their compensation levels. The CARES Act authorized the SBA to temporarily guarantee these loans. The SBA began processing forgiveness payments during the fourth quarter of 2020.
The Consolidated Apportions Act 2021 was signed into law during the fourth quarter of 2020 and contained provisions for new funding of SBA-PPP loans. We began accepting applications for this round of funding beginning in the first quarter of 2021.
Due to the unique nature of these provisions, SBA-PPP loans have been disclosed as a separate loan class. Origination fees received from the SBA are capitalized into the carrying amount of the loans. The deferred fee income, net of origination costs, is recognized over the life of the loan agreement. Additionally,as an understandingadjustment to yield using the effective interest method.
The following represent our classes of loans as of January 1, 2020 upon adoption of ASC 326 (with the borrower’s business, including the experienceexception of SBA-PPP, which was added during second quarter 2020):
Commercial loans and background of the principals is obtained prior to approval. To the extent the loan is secured by collateral, the likely value of the collateral and what level of strength the collateral brings to the transaction is also evaluated. If the principals or other parties provide personal guarantees, the relative financial strength and liquidity of each guarantor is also assessed. Acquired non-PCI commercial loans are evaluated using comparable methods and procedures as those originated by BancShares.leases
Construction and land development - - Construction and land development consists of loans to finance land for commercial development of commercial or residential real property and construction of multifamily apartments or other commercial properties. These loans are highly dependent on the supply and demand for commercial real estate as well as the demand for newly constructed residential homes and lots acquired for development. Deterioration in demand could result in decreased collateral values, which could make repayments of outstanding loans difficult for customers.

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CommercialOwner occupied commercial mortgage - - Commercial mortgageOwner occupied commercial mortgages consists of loans to purchase or refinance owner-occupied or investmentowner occupied nonresidential properties. This includes office buildings, other commercial facilities and farmland. Commercial mortgages secured by owner-occupiedowner occupied properties are primarily dependent on the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent with those projected at loan origination. Commercial mortgages securedWhile these loans and leases are collateralized by real property in an effort to mitigate risk, it is possible the liquidation of collateral will not fully satisfy the obligation.
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage - Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage consists of loans to purchase or refinance investment properties includenonresidential properties. This includes office buildings and other facilities rented or leased to unrelated parties.parties, as well as farmland and multifamily properties. The primary risk associated with income producing commercial mortgage loans is the ability of the income-producing property that collateralizes the loan to produce adequate cash flow to service the debt. While these loans and leases are collateralized by real property in an effort to mitigate risk, it is possible the liquidation of collateral will not fully satisfy the obligation.
Other commercial real estate - Other commercial real estate consists of loans secured by farmland (including residential farms and other improvements) and multifamily (five or more) residential properties. The performance of agricultural loans is highly dependent on favorable weather, reasonable costs for seed and fertilizer and the ability to successfully market the product at a profitable margin. The demand for these products is also dependent on macroeconomic conditions beyond the control of the borrower. The primary risk associated with multifamily loans is the ability of the income-producing property that collateralizes the loan to produce adequate cash flow to service the debt. High unemployment or generally weak economic conditions may result in borrowers having to provide rental rate concessions to achieve adequate occupancy rates.
Commercial and industrial and lease financingleases - Commercial and industrial and lease financing consistsloans consist of loans or lines of credit to finance accounts receivable, inventory or other general business needs, business credit cards, and lease financing agreements for equipment, vehicles, or other assets. The primary risk associated with commercial and industrial and lease financing loans is the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent with those projected at origination. Failure to achieve these projections presents risk the borrower will be unable to service the debt consistent with the contractual terms of the loan or lease.
OtherSBA-PPP - Other consists of all other commercialThese loans not classified in onewere originated as part of the preceding classes.SBA-PPP to finance payroll and other costs for nonprofit and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These typically include loans to nonprofit organizations such as churches, hospitals, educational and charitable organizations, and certain loans repurchased with government guarantees.
Non-PCI Noncommercial Loans & Leases
Non-PCI noncommercial loans, excluding purchased non-impaired loans are centrally underwritten using automated credit scoringguaranteed by the SBA and analysis tools. These credit scoring tools take into account factors such as payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, types of credit currently in use and recent credit inquiries. Toborrowers have the extentability to qualify for loan forgiveness through the loan is secured by collateral, the likely value of such collateral is evaluated. Acquired non-PCI noncommercialU.S. Treasury.
Consumer loans are evaluated using comparable methods and procedures as those originated by BancShares.
Residential mortgage - Residential mortgage consists of loans to purchase or refinance the borrower’s primary dwelling, secondsecondary residence or vacation home and are often secured by 1-4 family residential property.properties. Significant and rapid declines in real estate values can result in borrowers having debt levels in excess of the current market value of the collateral.
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Revolving mortgage - Revolving mortgage consists of home equity lines of credit and other lines of credit or loans secured by first or second liens on the borrower’s primary residence. These loans are often secured by secondboth senior and junior liens on the residential real estate and are particularly susceptible to declining collateral valuesvalues. This risk is elevated for loans secured by junior lines as a substantial decline in value could render a secondthe junior lien position effectively unsecured.
Construction and land development - - Construction and land development consists of loans to construct a borrower’s primary or secondary residence or vacant land upon which the owner intends to construct a dwelling at a future date. These loans are typically secured by undeveloped or partially developed land in anticipation of completing construction of a 1-4 family residential property. There is risk these construction and development projects can experience delays and cost overruns exceeding the borrower’s financial ability to complete the project. Such cost overruns can result in foreclosure of partially completed and unmarketable collateral.
Consumer auto loans - - Consumer auto loans consist of installment loans to finance purchases of vehicles,vehicles. These loans include direct auto loans originated in bank branches, as well indirect auto loans originated through agreements with auto dealerships. The value of the underlying collateral within this class is at risk of potential rapid depreciation which could result in unpaid balances in excess of the collateral.
Other consumer - Other consumer loans consist of loans to finance unsecured home improvements, student loans and revolving lines of credit that can be secured or unsecured, including personal credit cards. The value of the underlying collateral within this class is at risk of potential rapid depreciation which could result in unpaid balances in excess of the collateral.

Loans and Leases - (Prior to Adoption of ASC 326)
Prior to the adoption of ASC 326, BancShares’ accounting methods for loans and leases depended on whether they were originated or purchased, and if purchased, whether or not the loans reflected credit deterioration at the date of acquisition.
Non-Purchased Credit Impaired (“Non-PCI”) Loans
Non-PCI loans consisted of loans originated by BancShares or loans purchased from other institutions that did not reflect credit deterioration at acquisition.
Originated loans for which management had the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future were classified as held for investment and carried at the principal amount outstanding net of any unearned income, charge-offs and unamortized fees and costs. Nonrefundable fees collected and certain direct costs incurred related to loan originations were deferred and recorded as an adjustment to loans outstanding. The net amount of the nonrefundable fees and costs was amortized to interest income over the contractual lives using methods that approximated a constant yield.
Purchased loans which did not reflect credit deterioration at acquisition were classified as non-PCI loans. These loans were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. The difference between the fair value and the unpaid principal balance at the acquisition date was amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method.
Purchased Credit Impaired (“PCI”) Loans
Purchased loans which reflected credit deterioration since origination, such that it was probable at acquisition that BancShares would be unable to collect all contractually required payments, were classified as PCI loans. PCI loans were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. If the timing and amount of the future cash flows could be reasonably estimated, any excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value were recognized as interest income over the life of the loans using the effective yield method. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date were recognized prospectively as interest income. Decreases in expected cash flows due to credit deterioration were recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. In the event of prepayment, the remaining unamortized amount was recognized in interest income. To the extent possible, PCI loans were aggregated into pools based upon common risk characteristics and each pool was accounted for as a single unit.
The performance of all loans within the BancShares portfolio was subject to a number of external risks, including changes in the overall health of the economy, declines in real estate values, changes in the demand for products and services and personal events, such as death, disability or change in marital status. BancShares evaluated and reported its non-PCI and PCI loan portfolios separately, and each portfolio was further divided into commercial and non-commercial segments based on the type of borrower, purpose, collateral and/or our underlying credit management processes.
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PCI Loans
The segments and classes utilized to evaluate and report PCI loans is consistent with that of non-PCI loans. PCI loans were underwritten by other institutions, often with different lending standards and methods; however, the underwriting risks are generally consistent with the risks identified for non-PCI loans. Additionally, in some cases, collateral for PCI loans may be located in regions that previously experienced deterioration in real estate values and the underlying collateral may therefore not support full repayment of these loans.
Nonperforming Assets and Troubled Debt Restructurings
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets (“NPA”NPAs”)
NPAs include nonaccrual loans, past due debt securities and foreclosed property. Foreclosed property consists ofother real estate and other assets acquired as a result of loan defaults and is discussed below.owned.
All loans are classified as past due when the payment of principal and interest based upon contractual terms is greater than 30 days or greater delinquent. Non-PCI loansLoans are generally placed on nonaccrual when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when it is probable the principal or interest is not fully collectible. When non-PCI loans are placed on nonaccrual, all previously uncollected accrued interest is reversed from interest income and the ongoing accrual of interest is discontinued. All payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction of the remaining principal balance as long as doubt exists as to the ultimate collection of the principal. Non-PCI loansLoans and leases are generally removed from nonaccrual status when they become current for a sustained period of time and there is no longer concern as to the collectability of principal and interest. Accretion
Debt securities are also classified as past due when the payment of income for PCI loans is discontinued when we are unable to estimate the amount or timing of cash flows. PCI loans may begin or resume accretion of income when information becomes available allowing us to estimate the amountprincipal and timing of future cash flows. The majority of PCI loans are pooled for accounting purposes and therefore, the NPA status is determinedinterest based upon the aggregate performance of the pool.contractual terms is 30 days delinquent or greater. Missed interest payments on debt securities are rare. We review all debt securities with delinquent interest and immediately charge off any accrued interest determined to be uncollectible.
Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”)
A loan is considered a TDRtroubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when both of the following occur: (1) a modification to a borrower’s debt agreement is made and (2) a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties that otherwise would not be granted. TDR concessions could include short-term deferrals of interest, modifications of payment terms or, (inin certain limited instances)instances, forgiveness of principal or interest. Loans restructured as a TDR are treated and reported as such for the remaining life of the loan. Modifications of pooled PCI loans are not designated as TDRs, whereas modifications of non-pooled PCI loans are designated as TDRs in the same manner as non-PCI loans. TDR loans can be nonaccrual or accrual, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. In circumstances where a portion of the loan balance is charged-off, the remaining balance is typically classified as nonaccrual.
Allowance for LoanCredit Losses
Loans
Loans within the various reporting classes are segregated into pools with similar risk characteristics and Lease Losses (“ALLL”)models are built to estimate the ACL. These loan level ACL models estimate the probability of default and loss given default for individual loans within the risk pool based on historical loss experience, borrower characteristics, collateral type, forecasts of relevant economic conditions, expected future recoveries and other factors. Pools for estimating the ACL are aggregated into loan classes, as described above, which roll up into commercial and consumer loan segments. Non-PCD and PCD loans are modeled together within the loan level models using acquired and PCD indicator variables to provide differentiation of individual loan risk. BancShares uses a two year reasonable and supportable forecast period which incorporates economic forecasts at the time of evaluation. For most pools, BancShares uses a 12-month straight-line reversion period to historical averages for model inputs; however for the consumer other, consumer card and commercial card pools, immediate reversion to historical net loss rates is utilized.
The ALLLACL for SBA-PPP loans originated during 2020 are separately evaluated given the explicit government guarantee. This analysis, which incorporated historical experience with similar SBA guarantees and underwriting, concluded the likelihood of loss was remote and therefore these loans were assigned a 0 expected credit loss in the ACL.
The ACL represents management’s best estimate of inherent credit losses withinexpected over the loan and lease portfolio at the balance sheet date. Management determines the ALLL based on an ongoing evaluationlife of the loan, portfolio.adjusted for expected contractual payments and the impact of prepayment expectations. Prepayment assumptions were developed through a review of BancShares’ historical prepayment activity and began with a review of prepayment assumptions utilized in other modeling activities. Estimates for loan losses are determined by analyzing quantitative and qualitative components such as: economic conditions, historical loan losses, historical loan migration to charge-off experience, current trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, expected cash flows on PCI loans, current assessmentpresent as of impaired loans, and changes in the size, composition and/or risk within the loan portfolio.evaluation date. Adjustments to the ALLLACL are recorded with a corresponding entry to provision for loan and leasecredit losses. Loan balances considered uncollectible are charged-off against the ALLL.ACL. Recoveries of amounts previously charged-off are generally credited to the ALLL.ACL.
A primary component of determining the allowanceACL on non-PCI loans collectively evaluated is the actual net loss history of the various loan classes. Loan losspools. For commercial pools, key factors are based on historical experience and may be adjusted for significant factors, that in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of principal and interest at the balance sheet date. In accordance with our allowance methodology, loan loss factors are monitored quarterly and may be adjusted based on changesutilized in the level of historical net charge-offs and updates by management,models include delinquency trends as well as macroeconomic variables such as unemployment and commercial real estate price index. For consumer pools, key factors include delinquency trends and the number of periods included inborrower’s original credit score, as well as other macroeconomic variables such as unemployment, gross domestic product, home price index, and commercial real estate index. As the calculation of loss factors, loss severity, loss emergence period and portfolio attrition.
Formodels project losses over the non-PCI commercial segment, management incorporates historical net loss data to develop the applicable loan loss factors. General reserves for collective impairment are based on incurred loss estimates for the loan class based on average loss rates by credit quality indicators, which are estimated using historical loss experience and credit risk rating migrations. Credit quality indicators include borrower classification codes and facility risk ratings. Incurred loss estimates may be adjusted through a qualitative assessment to reflect current economic conditions and portfolio trends including credit quality, concentrations, aginglife of the portfolio and significant policy and underwriting changes.

loans, prepayment assumptions also serve as
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inputs. Model outputs may be adjusted through a qualitative assessment to reflect economic conditions and trends not captured within the models including credit quality, concentrations, and significant policy and underwriting changes.
ForWithin our ACL model, TDRs meet the non-PCI noncommercial segment, management incorporates specific loan classdefinition of default and delinquency status trends into the loanare given a 100% probability of default rating. TDRs are not individually evaluated unless determined to be collateral-dependent. Therefore, loss factors. General reserve estimates of incurred losses aregiven default is calculated based on historical loss experience and the migration of loans through the various delinquency pools applied to the currentindividual risk mix.
Non-PCI loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a borrower will be unable to pay all amounts due according to the contractual termscharacteristics of the loan agreement. Generally, management considersas defined in the followingmodel.
When loans do not share risk characteristics similar to be impaired: all TDRothers in the pool, the ACL is evaluated on an individual basis. Given that BancShares' CECL models are loan level models, the population of loans evaluated individually is minimal and all loan relationships which are on nonaccrual or 90+ days past due and greater than $500,000. Non-PCI impairedconsists primarily of loans greater than $500,000 are evaluated individually for impairment while others are evaluated collectively.
The impairment assessment$500 thousand and determinationdetermined to be collateral-dependent. BancShares elected the practical expedient allowed under ASC 326 to assess the collectability of the related specific reserve for each impaired loan is based on the loan’s characteristics. Impairment measurement forthese loans, dependent on borrower cash flow forwhere repayment is based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the interest rate implicit in the original loan agreement. Impairment measurement for most real estate loans, particularly when a loan is considered to be a probable foreclosure, isprovided substantially through operation or sale of collateral, based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. CollateralThe fair value of the collateral is estimated using appraised and market valuevalues (appropriately adjusted for an assessment of the sales and marketing costs) is used to calculate a fair value estimate.costs when applicable). A specific valuation allowance is established, or partial charge-off is recorded, for the difference between the excess recorded investment in theamortized cost of loan and the loan’scollateral’s estimated fair value less costsvalue.
Accrued Interest Receivable
BancShares has elected not to sell.
The ALLLmeasure an ACL for PCI loans is estimated based onaccrued interest receivable and has excluded it from the expected cash flows over the life of the loan. BancShares continues to estimate and update cash flows expected to be collected on individual loans or poolsamortized cost basis of loans sharing common risk characteristics. BancShares compares the carrying value of all PCI loansand held to the present value at each balance sheet date. If the present valuematurity debt securities as our accounting policies and credit monitoring provide that uncollectible accrued interest is less than the carrying value, the shortfall reduces the remaining credit discount and if it isreversed or written off against interest income in excess of the remaining credit discount, an ALLL is recorded through the recognition of provision expense. The ALLL for PCI loans with subsequent increases in expected cash flows to be collected is reduced and any remaining excess is recorded as an adjustment to the accretable yield over the loan’s or pool’s remaining life.a timely manner.
Reserve for Unfunded Commitments
A reserve for unfunded commitments is established for off-balance sheet exposures such as unfunded balances for existing lines of credit, commitments to extend future credit, as well as both standby and commercial letters of credit when there is a contractual obligation to extend credit and when this extension of credit is not unconditionally cancellable (i.e. commitment cannot be canceled at any time). These unfunded commitments are assessed to determine both the probability of funding as well the expectation of future losses. The expected funding balance is used in the probability of default and loss given default models to determine the reserve. The reserve for unfunded commitments represents the estimated probable losses related to standby letters of creditwas $12.8 million at December 31, 2020, and other commitments to extend credit. The reserve is calculated in a manner similar to the loans evaluated collectively for impairment, while also considering the applicable regulatory capital credit conversion factors for these off-balance sheet instruments as well as the estimated exposure upon default. The reserve for unfunded commitments is presentedrecorded within other liabilities distinct from the ALLL, and adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included inwith changes recorded through other noninterest expense and represent an immaterial balance.expense.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)
OREO includes foreclosed real estate property and closed branch properties and is initially recorded at the asset’s estimated fair value less costcosts to sell. Any excess in the recorded investment in the loan over the estimated fair value less costs to sell is charged-off against the ALLLACL at the time of foreclosure. If the estimated value of the OREO exceeds the recorded investment of the loan, the difference is recorded as a gain within other income.
OREO is subsequently carried at the lower of cost or market value less estimated selling costs and is evaluated at least annually. The periodic evaluations are generally based on the appraised value of the property and may include additional adjustments based upon management’s review of the valuation estimate and specific knowledge of the property. Routine maintenance costs, income and expenses related to the operation of the foreclosed asset, subsequent declines in market value and net gains or losses on disposal are included in collection and foreclosure-related expense.
Payable to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) for Shared-Loss Agreements
The purchase and assumption agreements for certain FDIC-assistedFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assisted transactions include payments that may be owed to the FDIC at the termination of the shared-loss agreements. The payment is due to the FDIC if actual cumulative losses on acquired covered assets are lower than the cumulative losses originally estimated by the FDIC at the time of acquisition. The liability is calculated by discounting estimated future payments and is reported as FDIC shared-loss payable. The ultimate settlement amount of the payment is dependent upon the performance of the underlying covered loans, recoveries, the passage of time and actual claims submitted to the FDIC.

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Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Land is carried at cost. Depreciation expense is generally computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements and capitalized leases are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the assets.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired entity over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated at least annually for impairment during the third quarter, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists.
Other acquired intangible assets with finite lives, such as core deposit intangibles, are initially recorded at fair value and are amortized on an accelerated basis typically between five to twelve years over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”MSRs”)
The represent the right to provide servicing under various loan servicing contracts is either retained in connection with a loan sale or acquired in a business combination. MSRs are initially recorded at fair value and amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, the future net servicing income of the underlying loan. At each reporting period, MSRs are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying value.
Fair Values
The fair value of financial instruments and the methods and assumptions used in estimating fair value amounts and financial assets and liabilities for which fair value was elected are detailed in Note P, Estimated Fair Values.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability approach as prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the currently enacted tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in BancShares’ income tax returns. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period which includes the enactment date.
The potential impact of current events on the estimates used to establish income tax expenses and income tax liabilities is continually monitored and evaluated. Income tax positions based on current tax law, positions taken by various tax auditors within the jurisdictions where income tax returns are filed, as well as potential or pending audits or assessments by such tax auditors are evaluated on a periodic basis.
BancShares has unrecognized tax benefits related to the uncertain portion of tax positions BancShares has taken or expects to take. A liability may be created or an amount refundable may be reduced for the amount of unrecognized tax benefits. These uncertainties result from the application of complex tax laws, rules, regulations and interpretations, primarily in state taxing jurisdictions. Unrecognized tax benefits are assessed quarterly and may be adjusted through current income tax expense in future periods based on changing facts and circumstances, completion of examinations by taxing authorities or expiration of a statute of limitations. Estimated penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions are recognized in income tax expense.
BancShares files a consolidated federal income tax return and various combined and separate company state tax returns. See Note O, Income Taxes, for additional disclosures.
Per Share Data
Net incomeEarnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of both classes of common shares outstanding during each period. BancShares had no potential dilutive common shares outstanding in any period and did not report diluted net incomeearnings per common share.
Cash dividends per share apply to both Class A and Class B common stock. Shares of Class A common stock carry 1 vote per share, while shares of Class B common stock carry 16 votes per share.

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Defined Benefit Pension Plans
BancShares maintains noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain qualifying employees. The calculation of the obligations and related expenses under the plans require the use of actuarial valuation methods and assumptions. Actuarial assumptions used in the determination of future values of plan assets and liabilities are subject to management judgment and may differ significantly if different assumptions are used. All assumptions are reviewed annually for appropriateness. The discount rate assumption used to measure the plan obligations is based on a yield curve developed from high-quality corporate bonds across a full maturity spectrum. The projected cash flows of the pension plans are discounted based on this yield curve, and a single discount rate is calculated to achieve the same present value. The assumed rate of future compensation increases is based on actual experience and future salary expectations. We also estimate a long-term rate of return on pension plan assets used to estimate the future value of plan assets. In developing the long-term rate of return, we consider such factors as the actual return earned on plan assets, historical returns on the various asset classes in the plans and projections of future returns on various asset classes. Refer to Note Q, Employee Benefit Plans, for disclosures related to BancShares’ defined benefit pension plans.
Leases
BancShares leases certain branch locations, administrative offices and equipment. Operating lease ROU assets are included in other assets and the associated lease obligations are included in other liabilities. Finance leases are included in premises and equipment and other borrowings. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets; we instead recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our corresponding obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating and finance lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The operating and finance lease ROU asset also includes initial direct costs and pre-paid lease payments made, excluding lease incentives. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, BancShares uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is determined using secured rates for new FHLB advances under similar terms as the lease at inception. We utilize the implicit or incremental borrowing rate at the effective date of a modification not accounted for as a separate contract or a change in the lease terms to determine the present value of lease payments. For operating leases commencing prior to January 1, 2019, BancShares used the incremental borrowing rate as of that date.
Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 1 to 25 years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. When it is reasonably certain we will exercise our option to renew or extend the lease term, the option is included in calculating the value of the ROU asset and lease liability. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We do not lease any properties or facilities from any related party. As of December 31, 2019,2020, there were no leases that have not yet commenced that would have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Note R, Leases, for additional disclosures.
Revenue Recognition
BancShares generally acts in a principal capacity, on its own behalf, in its contracts with customers. In these transactions, we recognize revenues and the related costs to generate those revenues on a gross basis. In certain, circumstances, we act in an agent capacity, on behalf of the customers with other entities, and recognize revenues and the related costs to provide our services on a net basis. Business lines where BancShares acts as an agent include cardholder and merchant services, insurance, and brokerage. Descriptions of our noninterest revenue-generating activities are broadly segregated as follows:
Cardholder and Merchant Services - These represent interchange fees from customer debit and credit card transactions earned when a cardholder engages in a transaction with a merchant as well as fees charged to merchants for providing them the ability to accept and process the debit and credit card transaction. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation has been satisfied, which is upon completion of the card transaction. Additionally, as FCB is acting as an agent for the customer and transaction processor, costs associated with cardholder and merchant services transactions are netted against the fee income.

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Service charges on deposit accounts - These deposit account-related fees represent monthly account maintenance and transaction-based service fees such as overdraft fees, stop payment fees and charges for issuing cashier’s checks and money orders. For account maintenance services, revenue is recognized at the end of the statement period when our performance obligation has been satisfied. All other revenues from transaction-based services are recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation has been completed.
Wealth management services - These primarily represent sales commissions on various product offerings, transaction fees and trust and asset management fees. The performance obligation for wealth management services is the provision of services to place annuity products issued by the counterparty to investors and the provision of services to manage the client’s assets, including brokerage custodial and other management services. Revenue from wealth management services is recognized over the period in which services are performed, and is based on a percentage of the value of the assets under management/administration.
Other service charges and fees - These include, but are not limited to, check cashing fees, international banking fees, internet banking fees, wire transfer fees and safe deposit fees. The performance obligation is fulfilled and revenue is recognized, at the point in time the requested service is provided to the customer.
Insurance commissions - These represent commissions earned on the issuance of insurance products and services. The performance obligation is generally satisfied upon the issuance of the insurance policy and revenue is recognized when the commission payment is remitted by the insurance carrier or policy holder depending on whether the billing is performed by BancShares or the carrier.
ATM income - These represent fees imposed on customers and non-customers for engaging in an ATM transaction. Revenue is recognized at the time of the transaction as the performance obligation of rendering the ATM service has been met.
Other - This consists of several forms of recurring revenue such as FHLB dividends and income earned on changes in the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance. The remaining miscellaneousPrior to adoption of ASC 326, other income includesincluded recoveries on PCI loans previously charged-off and othercharged-off. For the remaining immaterial transactions, where revenue is recognized when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. Refer to Note N, Other Noninterest Income and Other Noninterest Expense, for additional disclosures on other noninterest income.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)
This ASU increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The key difference between prior standards and this ASU is the requirement for lessees to recognize all lease contracts on their balance sheet. This ASU requires lessees to classify leases as either operating or finance leases, which are substantially similar to the previous operating and capital leases classifications. The distinction between these two classifications under the new standard does not relate to balance sheet treatment, but relates to treatment in the statements of income and cash flows. Lessor guidance remains largely unchanged with the exception of how a lessor determines the appropriate lease classification for each lease to better align the lessor guidance with revised lessee classification guidance.
We adopted this standard, as of January 1, 2019, using the effective date method that allows for entities to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date. In addition, we made several policy elections permitted under the transition guidance, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification. We determined that most renewal options would not be reasonably determinable in estimating the expected lease term.
We made the policy election available under Topic 842 to combine lease and non-lease components and applied this practical expedient to leases in effect prior to the date of adoption. We will continue to apply the practical expedient to all leases entered into going forward.
The adoption of the new standard had an impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2019, with the recording of operating Right-of-Use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities of $70.7 million and $71.8 million, respectively. The operating lease liability included a $1.1 million fair value adjustment for leases assumed in the acquisition of HomeBancorp, Inc. (“HomeBancorp”). In addition, at the adoption date we had finance lease ROU assets and finance lease liabilities, previously classified as capital leases, of $8.8 million and $8.3 million, respectively.  BancShares did not have a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at commencement. BancShares has no related party lease agreements.  This ASU did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note R, Leases, for additional disclosures.

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FASB ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract
This ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include internal-use software license). This ASU requires entities to use the guidance in FASB ASC 350-40, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software, to determine whether to capitalize or expense implementation costs related to the service contract. This ASU also requires entities to (1) expense capitalized implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract over the term of the hosting arrangement (2) present the expense related to the capitalized implementation costs in the same line item on the income statement as fees associated with the hosting element of the arrangement (3) classify payments for capitalized implementation costs in the statement of cash flows in the same manner as payments made for fees associated with the hosting element (4) present the capitalized implementation costs in the same balance sheet line item that a prepayment for the fees associated with the hosting arrangement would be presented.
The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. BancShares adopted this standard effective July 1, 2019 on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2019, $5.7 million of deferred implementation costs net of accumulated amortization related to cloud computing arrangements were recorded in other assets. These costs are expensed over the fixed, noncancellable term of the arrangement and are recorded to processing fees paid to third parties, consistent with the line item of the income statement where fees paid for the associated hosted service are recorded.
FASB ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments

In 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities that simplified the application of hedge accounting in certain situations and allowed an entity to make a one-time election to reclassify a prepayable debt security from held to maturity to available for sale if the debt security is eligible to be hedged in accordance with ASC 815-20-25-12A (last-of-layer method). In April of 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, which clarifies certain aspects of Topic 815, including an extension on the ability to elect to transfer securities under ASU 2017-12.

BancShares adopted ASU 2017-12 effective January 1, 2019, though the standard was immaterial to BancShares upon adoption and no transfer of securities from held to maturity to available for sale was made. BancShares adopted ASU 2019-04 as of November 1, 2019 on a prospective basis and elected to reclassify eligible debt securities from held to maturity to available for sale.  The book value of securities transferred was $2.08 billion with a fair value of $2.15 billion. The transfer resulted in a $72.5 million reclassification of unrealized losses that were previously frozen in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of a transfer to held to maturity in the second quarter of 2018. This also resulted in recording an additional unrealized gain on the available for sale securities of $1.6 million and offset by a $16.7 million unwind of deferred tax assets, resulting in an increase to total assets and equity of $57.4 million.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
FASB ASU 2018-14 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans
This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans by eliminating the requirement to disclose the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year and adding a requirement to disclose an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period.
The amendments in this ASU are effective for public entities for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. BancShares will adoptadopted all applicable amendments and update the disclosures as appropriate during the fourth quarter of 2020.

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See Note Q. Employee Benefit Plans for changes to disclosure.
FASB ASU 2018-13 - Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements by eliminating the requirements to disclose (i)(1) the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; (ii)hierarchy (2) the policy for timing of transfers between levels;levels and (iii)(3) the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. This ASU also added specific disclosure requirements for fair value measurements for public business entities including the requirement to disclose the changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements.
The amendments inBancShares adopted this ASU are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and all interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted upon issuance of the ASU. Entities are permitted to early adopt amendments that remove or modify disclosures and delay the adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. BancShares will adopt all applicable amendments and update the disclosures as appropriate during the first quarter of 2020.2020 and have made all applicable updates to the disclosure within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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FASB ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
This ASU eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, under the amendments in this ASU, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. This ASU eliminates the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative test.
ThisBancShares adopted this ASU will be effective for BancShares’ annual or interim goodwill impairment tests for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We expect to adoptduring the guidance for our annual impairment test in fiscal year 2020. BancShares does not anticipate anyfirst quarter 2020 with no impact to our consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations as a result of the adoption. There was 0 impairment recorded as a result of our annual assessment during the third quarter of 2020.
FASB ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
This ASU introduces(and all subsequent ASUs on this topic) introduce the CECL model, a new credit loss methodology, which requires earlier recognition of credit losses, replacing multiple existing impairment methods in current GAAP, which generally require that a loss to be incurred before it is recognized. The amendments in this ASU require loss estimates be determined over the lifetime of the asset and broaden the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit losses. The ASU does not specify a method for measuring expected credit losses and allows an entity to apply methods that reasonably reflect its expectations of the credit loss estimate based on the entity’sentity's size, complexity and risk profile. In addition, the disclosures of credit quality indicators in relation to the amortized cost of financing receivables, a current disclosure requirement, are further disaggregated by year of origination.
For BancShares adopted this ASU (and all subsequent ASUs on this topic) as of January 1, 2020 using the standard will applymodified retrospective approach for all loans, leases, debt securities designated as held to loans,maturity, and unfunded loan commitmentscommitments. BancShares adopted the ASU using the prospective approach for debt securities available for sale and debt securities. A cross-functional team co-led by Corporate Finance and Risk Management was established to implement the new standard. We have completed initial current expected credit loss (“CECL”) models and accounting interpretations. WePCD loans previously accounted for under ASC 310-30. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326, while prior period amounts continue to refinebe reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. BancShares made changes to loan classifications and test oursegmentation in order to align with ASC 326 requirements and facilitate CECL modeling. Using this updated segmentation, BancShares developed new loan level models estimation techniques, operational processesto estimate the ACL and controlsfacilitate revised disclosures.
Upon adoption, BancShares recorded a net decrease of $37.9 million in the ACL which included a reduction of $56.9 million in the ACL on non-PCD loans, offset by an increase of $19.0 million in the ACL on PCD loans. The $56.9 million reduction in the ACL on non-PCD loans, as well as an $8.9 million increase in the reserve for unfunded commitments, net of deferred taxes, resulted in an increase in retained earnings of $36.9 million. The $19.0 million increase in the ACL on PCD loans was a reclassification of the PCD credit discount and resulted in a gross up of loan balances by this same amount and did not have any effect on retained earnings. Impact to be used in preparing CECL loss estimatestotal capital and related financial statement disclosures. We have also evaluated ourcapital ratios was not significant and we did not elect the capital phase-in option allowable for regulatory reporting purposes. There was 0 ACL recorded on debt securities portfolioheld to determine the impact of adoption of CECL. Given the majority of our debt securities are issued by government sponsored entities, we expect very minimal, if any, impactmaturity at adoption.


The largest changes in the ACL, affecting beginning retained earnings as a result of the adoption, were decreases in the ACL on commercial loan segments as these portfolios have exhibited strong historical credit performance and have relatively short average lives. The reduction in ACL on these segments was partially offset by increases in ACL on our consumer loan segments primarily due to their longer average lives. The increase in the reserve for unfunded commitments was primarily due to increases in the scope of off-balance sheet exposures considered in this estimate due to the provisions in ASC 326.
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The CECL calculated losses onBancShares adopted this ASU using the prospective transition approach for PCD loans previously accounted for under ASC 310-30. In accordance with the standard, we did not assess whether purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans met the criteria of PCD as of the date of adoption and all loans previously classified as PCI were updated to the PCD classification. Pools utilized for PCI accounting under ASC 310-30 were dissolved upon adoption. Loans from performing PCI pools, not previously considered nonaccrual of $47.0 million, were reclassified into nonaccrual status as a result of adoption. PCD loans were assessed using the loan portfolio are derived using estimatedlevel probability of default and loss given default models, based on historical loss experience, borrower characteristics, forecasts of relevant economic conditions and other factors. We are using a two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period that incorporates one economic forecast, with a 12-month straight-line reversion period to historical averages. The outstanding loans are bifurcated between commercial and non-commercial loan portfolios and then further segmented into pools with similar risk characteristics. The commercial portfolio, comprising the majority of our total loans, consists primarily of loans with short contractual maturities and is expected to result in a reduction to the allowance for credit losses. This reduction is expected to be partially offset by an increase in the allowance for credit losses on the non-commercial portfolio as these assets have longer contractual maturities, as well as an increase in reservesutilizing prior specific loan reviews to inform the initial PCD loan ACL. The ACL for PCD loans increased as a result of adoption and the acquired loan portfolios. Additionally,amortized cost basis of these loans was adjusted to reflect the reserve for unfunded commitments is expectedtransfer of this amount from credit discount to increase dueACL. The remaining noncredit discount will be accreted into interest income at the effective interest rate as of January 1, 2020. At the date of adoption, no securities were determined to the change in scope under ASU 2016-13.be PCD.
BancShares continues to evaluate the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements but expects the aggregate allowance for credit losses to decrease 15% to 20% with an initial increase to retained earnings of $32-$42 million. The allowance associated with PCD loans did not have an impact on retained earnings as the CECL reserve is essentially replacing the existing non-accretable discount. The release of existing reserves due to the implementation of CECL will result in an increase to total risk-based capital and a decrease in Tier 1 Capital. The changes to capital are not expected to be significant.
The amendments inalso adopted this ASU are effectiveunder the prospective transition approach for public business entitiesdebt securities available for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. BancShares adoptedsale. No previously recorded other than temporary impairment was reported on the guidance in the first quarterportfolio of 2020 using a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption.debt securities.
NOTE B
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Recently Announced Business Combinations
CIT Group Inc.
On October 15, 2020, BancShares and CIT Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CIT”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among BancShares, FCB, FC Merger Subsidiary IX, Inc., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of FCB (“Merger Sub”), and CIT, the parent company of CIT Bank, N.A., a national banking association (“CIT Bank”). Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into CIT, with CIT as the surviving entity (the “First-Step Merger”), and as soon as reasonably practicable following the effective time of the First-Step Merger, CIT will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving entity (together with the First-Step Merger, the “Mergers”). The Merger Agreement further provides that immediately following the consummation of the Mergers, CIT Bank will merge with and into FCB, with FCB as the surviving bank (together with the Mergers, the “Transaction”).
The Merger Agreement was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of each of BancShares and CIT. On February 9, 2021, BancShares and CIT both held a special meeting of shareholders where they received the necessary shareholder approvals for the consummation of the Transaction from their respective shareholders. Subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate that the Transaction will close in the first half of 2021.
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the First-Step Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of CIT common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (“CIT Common Stock”), except for certain shares of CIT Common Stock owned by CIT or BancShares, will be converted into the right to receive .06200 shares of BancShares Class A common stock, par value $1.00 per share. Holders of CIT Common Stock will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares.
In addition, at the Effective Time, each share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share, of CIT and 5.625% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $0.01 per share, of CIT issued and outstanding will automatically be converted into the right to receive 1 share of a newly created series of preferred stock, Series B, of BancShares and 1 share of a newly created series of preferred stock, Series C, of BancShares, respectively.
The Merger Agreement requires that, effective as of the Effective Time, the Boards of Directors of the combined company and the combined bank will consist of 14 directors, (i) 11 of whom will be members of the current Board of Directors of BancShares, and (ii) 3 of whom will be selected from among the current Board of Directors of CIT and will include as one of those 3, Ellen R. Alemany, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of CIT.
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Completed Business Combinations
FCB has evaluated the financial statement significance for all business combinations completed during 20192020 and 2018.2019. FCB has concluded the completed business combinations noted below are not material to BancShares’ consolidated financial statements, individually or in aggregate, and therefore, pro forma financial data has not been included.

Each transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Fair values are preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information regarding closing date fair value becomes available. As of December 31, 2019, there have been no refinements to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

As part of the accounting for each acquisition, we perform an analysis of the acquired bank’s loan portfolio. Basedportfolio and based on such credit factors as past due status, nonaccrual status, life-to-date charge-offs and other quantitative and qualitative considerations segregate the acquired loans were separated into PCIPCD loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination, whichand non-PCD loans. PCD loans are accounted for under ASC 310-30,326, and non-PCInon-PCD loans thatwhich do not meet this criteria which are accounted for under ASC 310-20.

310. Additionally, we perform an analysis of the acquired bank’s portfolio of debt securities to determine if any debt securities should be designated PCD.
Community Financial Holding Co.Company, Inc.

On February 1, 2020, FCB completed the merger of Duluth, Georgia-based Community Financial Holding Co.Company, Inc. (“Community Financial”) and its bank subsidiary, Gwinnett Community Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, total cash consideration of $2.3 million was paid to the shareholders of Community Financial. The merger allows FCB to expand its presence and enhance banking efforts in Georgia.
The fair value of the assets acquired was $221.4 million, including $110.6 million in non-PCD loans, $23.4 million in PCD loans, net of an ACL of $1.2 million, and $536 thousand in a core deposit intangible. No debt securities purchased in the transaction were designated PCD. Liabilities assumed were $219.8 million, of which $209.3 million were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $686 thousand of goodwill. The amount of goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. The premium paid reflects the increased market share and related synergies expected to result from the acquisition. None of the goodwill was deductible for income tax purposes as the merger was accounted for as a qualified stock purchase.
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The following table provides the purchase price as of the acquisition date and the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values:
(Dollars in thousands)As recorded by FCB
Purchase price$2,320 
Assets
Cash and due from banks$1,085 
Overnight investments35,129 
Investment securities30,146 
Loans133,989 
Premises and equipment7,624 
Other real estate owned9,813 
Income earned not collected558 
Intangible assets536 
Other assets2,520 
Total assets acquired221,400 
Liabilities
Deposits209,340 
Borrowings9,925 
Other liabilities501 
Total liabilities assumed$219,766 
Fair value of net assets acquired1,634 
Goodwill recorded for Community Financial$686
The Community Financial transaction resulted in merger-related expenses of $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, Community Financial reported $224.02020. Additionally, loan-related interest income generated was approximately $5.3 million in consolidated assets, $136.9 million in loans,since the acquisition date. The ongoing contribution of this transaction to BancShares’ financial statements is not considered material, and $211.8 million in deposits.

therefore pro forma financial data is not included.
Entegra Financial Corp.

On December 31, 2019, FCB completed the merger of Franklin, North Carolina-based Entegra Financial Corp. (“Entegra”) and its bank subsidiary, Entegra Bank. UnderFair values were subject to refinement for up to one year after the termsclosing date of the agreement, cash consideration of $30.18 per share was paid to the shareholders of Entegra for each share of common stock totaling approximately $222.8 million.acquisition. The merger allows FCB to expand its presence and enhance banking efforts in western North Carolina.


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measurement period ended on December 30, 2020.
The fair value of the assets acquired was $1.68 billion, including $953.7 million in non-PCI loans, $77.5 million in PCI loans and $4.5 million in a core deposit intangible. Liabilities assumed were $1.51 billion, of which $1.33 billion were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $52.6 million of goodwill. The amount of goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. The premium paid reflects the increased market share and related synergies expectedSubsequent to result from the acquisition. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes as the merger, was accountedmanagement made a measurement period adjustment of $214 thousand related to an increase in the discount for as a qualified stock purchase.PCD loans, an increase in the premium on deposits divested and adjustments to the deferred tax asset for these items.

FCB was required to agree to divest certain branches, other assets and liabilitiesinIn order to obtain regulatory approval, for the transaction. FCB andentered into an agreement for Select Bank & Trust Company (“Select Bank”) have entered into an agreement for Select Bank to purchase three North Carolina branches, located in Highlands, Sylva and Franklin. The branch sales are anticipated to close in 2020. The assets and liabilitiesOn April 17, 2020, FCB completed the divestiture of the branches to be divested are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in the related Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements withinincluding loans and leases, premises and equipment and total deposits with a fair valuevalues of $106.4$110.1 million, $2.3$2.1 million and $186.4$184.8 million, respectivelyrespectively. The Select Bank purchase price for the divested branches included an 8% premium for deposits acquired that was applied against goodwill generated as part of the merger with Entegra Bank.
The Entegra transaction resulted in merger-related expenses of $7.8 million and $5.4 million or the years ended December 31, 2019.

The following table provides the purchase price as of the acquisition date2020 and the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values.
(Dollars in thousands) As recorded by FCB
Purchase price   $222,750
Assets    
Cash and due from banks $59,815
  
Overnight investments 242,770
  
Investment securities 227,834
  
Loans 1,031,186
  
Premises and equipment 24,458
  
Other real estate owned 1,846
  
Income earned not collected 5,447
  
Intangible assets 6,899
  
Other assets 81,069
  
Total assets acquired 1,681,324
  
Liabilities    
Deposits 1,326,967
  
Borrowings 169,433
  
Other liabilities 14,808
  
Total liabilities assumed $1,511,208
  
Fair value of net assets acquired   170,116
Goodwill recorded for Entegra   $52,634


Merger-related expenses of $5.42019, respectively. Additionally, loan-related interest was $40.3 million from the Entegra transaction were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2019. Entegra assets generated no2020, while 0 loan-related interest income was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2019.

First South Bancorp, Inc.

On May 1, 2019, FCB completed the merger of Spartanburg, South Carolina-based First South Bancorp, Inc. (“First South Bancorp”) and its bank subsidiary, First South Bank. UnderFair values were subject to refinement for up to one year after the termsclosing date of the agreement, cash consideration of $1.15 per share was paidacquisition. The measurement period ended on April 30, 2020, with no material changes to the shareholdersoriginal calculated fair values.
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The fair value of the assets acquired was $239.2 million, including $162.8 million in non-PCI loans, $16.4 million in PCI loans and $2.3 million in a core deposit intangible. Liabilities assumed were $215.6 million, of which $207.6 million were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $13.9 million of goodwill. The amount of goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. The premium paid reflects the increased market share and related synergies expected to result from the acquisition. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes as the merger was accounted for as a qualified stock purchase.


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The following table provides the purchase price as of the acquisition date and the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values.
(Dollars in thousands) As recorded by FCB
Purchase price   $37,486
Assets    
Cash and due from banks $4,633
  
Overnight investments 3,188
  
Investment securities 23,512
  
Loans 179,243
  
Premises and equipment 4,944
  
Other real estate owned 1,567
  
Income earned not collected 604
  
Intangible assets 2,268
  
Other assets 19,192
  
Total assets acquired 239,151
  
Liabilities    
Deposits 207,556
  
Borrowings 5,155
  
Other liabilities 2,850
  
Total liabilities assumed $215,561
  
Fair value of net assets acquired   23,590
Goodwill recorded for First South Bancorp   $13,896


Merger-related expenses of $4.1 million from the First South Bancorp transaction were recordedresulted in 0 merger-related expenses for the Consolidated Statement of Incomeyear ended December 31, 2020 and $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. Loan-relatedAdditionally, loan-related interest income generated from First South Bancorp was approximately $5.7 million and $6.1 million sincefor the acquisition date.

years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Biscayne Bancshares, Inc.
On April 2, 2019, FCB completed the merger of Coconut Grove, Florida-based Biscayne Bancshares, Inc. (“Biscayne Bancshares”) and its bank subsidiary, Biscayne Bank. UnderFair values were subject to refinement for up to one year after the termsclosing date of the agreement, cash consideration of $25.05 per share was paidacquisition. The measurement period ended on April 1, 2020, with no material changes to the shareholders of Biscayne Bancshares for each share of common stock, totaling approximately $118.9 million. The merger allows FCB to expand its presence in Florida and enhance banking efforts in South Florida.original calculated fair values.
The fair value of the assets acquired was $1.03 billion, including $850.4 million in non-PCI loans, $13.0 million in PCI loans and $4.7 million in a core deposit intangible. Liabilities assumed were $956.8 million, of which $786.5 million were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $46.5 million of goodwill. The amount of goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired.
The premium paid reflectsBiscayne Bancshares transaction resulted in merger-related expenses of $847 thousand and $5.8 million the increased market shareyears ended December 31, 2020 and related synergies expected to result from2019, respectively. Additionally, loan-related interest income generated approximately $37.8 million and $33.8 million for the acquisition. None of the goodwill was deductible for income tax purposes as the merger was accounted for as a qualified stock purchase.

years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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The following table provides the purchase price as of the acquisition date and the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values:
(Dollars in thousands)As recorded by FCB
Purchase price  $118,949
Assets   
Cash and due from banks$78,010
  
Overnight investments306
  
Investment securities held to maturity34,539
  
Loans863,384
  
Premises and equipment1,533
  
Other real estate owned2,046
  
Income earned not collected3,049
  
Intangible assets4,745
  
Other assets41,572
  
Total assets acquired1,029,184
  
Liabilities   
Deposits786,512
  
Borrowings157,415
  
Accrued interest payable
  
Other liabilities12,829
  
Total liabilities assumed$956,756
  
Fair value of net assets acquired  72,428
Goodwill recorded for Biscayne Bancshares  $46,521

Merger-related expenses of $5.8 million were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2019. Loan-related interest income generated from Biscayne Bancshares was approximately $33.8 million since the acquisition date.

Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc.

On November 1, 2018, FCB completed the merger of Pawleys Island, South Carolina-based Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage”) and its subsidiary, Palmetto Heritage Bank & Trust, into FCB. The Palmetto Heritage transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Fair values were subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition. The measurement period ended on October 31, 2019, with no material changes to the original calculated fair values.

The fair value of the assets acquired was $162.2 million, including $131.3 million in non-PCI loans, $3.9 million in PCI loans and $1.7 million in a core deposit intangible. Liabilities assumed were $149.3 million, of which $124.9 million were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $17.5 million of goodwill. The amount of goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired.

Merger-related expenses of $0.6 million and $0.5 million from the Palmetto Heritage transaction were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Loan-related interest income generated from Palmetto Heritage was approximately $5.6 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Capital Commerce Bancorp, Inc.

On October 2, 2018, FCB completed the merger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Capital Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (“Capital Commerce”) and its subsidiary, Securant Bank & Trust, into FCB. The Capital Commerce transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Fair values were subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date. The measurement period ended on October 1, 2019, with no material changes to the original calculated fair values.

The fair value of the assets acquired was $221.9 million, including $173.4 million in non-PCI loans, $10.8 million in PCI loans and $2.7 million in a core deposit intangible. Liabilities assumed were $204.5 million, of which $172.4 million were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $10.7 million of goodwill.

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Merger-related expenses of $0.7 million and $1.2 million from the Capital Commerce transaction were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Loan-related interest income generated from Capital Commerce was approximately $8.1 million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

HomeBancorp, Inc.

On May 1, 2018, FCB completed the merger of Tampa, Florida-based HomeBancorp, Inc. (“HomeBancorp”) and its subsidiary, HomeBanc, into FCB. The HomeBancorp transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Fair values were subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date. The measurement period ended on April 30, 2019, with no material changes to the original calculated fair values.

The fair value of the assets acquired was $842.7 million, including $550.6 million in non-PCI loans, $15.6 million in PCI loans and $9.9 million in a core deposit intangible. Liabilities assumed were $787.7 million, of which $619.6 million were deposits. As a result of the transaction, FCB recorded $57.6 million of goodwill.

Merger-related expenses of $0.1 million and $2.3 million from the HomeBancorp transaction were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Loan-related interest income generated from HomeBancorp was approximately $21.4 million and $17.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
NOTE C
INVESTMENTS
The amortized cost and fair value of investment and marketable equity securities at December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, were as follows:
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Cost 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
Investment securities available for sale       
U.S. Treasury$409,397
 $602
 $
 $409,999
Government agency684,085
 928
 2,241
 682,772
Residential mortgage-backed securities5,269,060
 13,417
 15,387
 5,267,090
Commercial mortgage-backed securities373,105
 6,974
 59
 380,020
Corporate bonds198,278
 3,420
 132
 201,566
State, county and municipal118,227
 
 
 118,227
Total investment securities available for sale$7,052,152
 $25,341
 $17,819
 $7,059,674
Investment in marketable equity securities59,262
 23,304
 233
 82,333
Investment securities held to maturity       
Other30,996
 
 
 30,996
Total investment securities$7,142,410
 $48,645
 $18,052
 $7,173,003
        
 December 31, 2018
 Cost 
Gross
unrealized gains
 
Gross unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
Investment securities available for sale       
U.S. Treasury$1,249,243
 $633
 $2,166
 $1,247,710
Government agency257,252
 222
 639
 256,835
Residential mortgage-backed securities2,956,793
 5,309
 52,763
 2,909,339
Corporate bonds143,829
 261
 864
 143,226
Total investment securities available for sale$4,607,117
 $6,425
 $56,432
 $4,557,110
Investment in marketable equity securities73,809
 19,010
 220
 92,599
Investment securities held to maturity       
Residential mortgage-backed securities2,087,024
 16,592
 490
 2,103,126
Commercial mortgage-backed securities97,629
 747
 
 98,376
Total investment securities held to maturity2,184,653
 17,339
 490
 2,201,502
Total investment securities$6,865,579
 $42,774
 $57,142
 $6,851,211

December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)CostGross
unrealized
gains
Gross unrealized
losses
Allowance for credit lossesFair
value
Investment securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury$499,832 $101 $$$499,933 
Government agency706,241 723 5,573 701,391 
Residential mortgage-backed securities4,369,130 70,283 1,310 4,438,103 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities745,892 25,645 771,537 
Corporate bonds590,870 14,437 2,028 603,279 
Total investment securities available for sale$6,911,965 $111,189 $8,911 $$7,014,243 
Investment in marketable equity securities84,837 8,654 1,811 91,680 
Investment securities held to maturity
Residential mortgage-backed securities1,877,692 17,689 1,895,381 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities937,034 3,884 56 940,862 
Other2,256 2,256 
Total investment securities held to maturity2,816,982 21,573 56 2,838,499 
Total investment securities$9,813,784 $141,416 $10,778 $$9,944,422 
December 31, 2019
CostGross
unrealized gains
Gross unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Investment securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury$409,397 $602 $$409,999 
Government agency684,085 928 2,241 682,772 
Residential mortgage-backed securities5,269,060 13,417 15,387 5,267,090 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities373,105 6,974 59 380,020 
Corporate bonds198,278 3,420 132 201,566 
State, county and municipal118,227 118,227 
Total investment securities available for sale$7,052,152 $25,341 $17,819 $7,059,674 
Investment in marketable equity securities59,262 23,304 233 82,333 
Investment securities held to maturity
Other30,996 30,996 
Total investment securities$7,142,410 $48,645 $18,052 $7,173,003 

On November 1, 2020, mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $1.46 billion were transferred from investment securities available for sale to the held to maturity portfolio. At the time of transfer, the mortgage-backed securities had a fair value of $1.47 billion and a weighted average contractual maturity of 18 years. The unrealized gain on these securities at the date of transfer was $5.9 million, or $4.5 million net of tax, and was reported as a component of AOCI. This unrealized gain is accreted over the remaining expected life of the securities as an adjustment of yield.
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As described in Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, onOn November 1, 2019, as part of the adoption of ASU 2019-04, mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $2.08 billion were transferred from investment securities held to maturity to the available for sale portfolio. At the time of the transfer, the securities had a fair value of $2.15 billion. The transfer resulted in a reclassification of unrealized losses of $72.5 million, or $55.8 million net of tax, previously frozen in AOCI as a result of the initial transfer to held to maturity. FCB still has the intent and ability to hold the remainder of the held to maturity portfolio to maturity.

On May 1, 2018, mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $2.49 billion were transferred from investment securities available for sale to the held to maturity portfolio. At the time of transfer, the mortgage-backed securities had a fair value of $2.38 billion and a weighted average contractual maturity of 13 years. The unrealized loss on these securities at the date of transfer was $109.5 million, or $84.3 million net of tax, and was reported as a component of AOCI. This unrealized loss was accreted over the remaining expected life of the securities as an adjustment of yield and was partially offset by the amortization of the corresponding discount on the transferred securities.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities represent securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association, Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Investments in government agency securities represent securities issued by the United States Small Business Administration.SBA. Investments in corporate bonds and marketable equity securities represent positions in securities of other financial institutions. Other held to maturity investments include certificates of deposit with other financial institutions.

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As of Visa Class B common stock with a cost basisDecember 31, 2020 and January 1, 2020, no ACL was required for available for sale and held to maturity debt securities. At December 31, 2020, accrued interest receivable for available for sale and held to maturity debt securities were $17.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively, and were excluded from the estimate of zero. BancShares’ Visa Class B shares are not considered to have a readily determinable fair valuecredit losses. During the year ended December 31, 2020, 0 accrued interest was deemed uncollectible and are recorded with 0 fair value.

written off against interest income.
The following table provides the amortized cost and fair value by contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities on certain securities because borrowers and issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. Residential and commercial mortgage-backed and government agency securities are stated separately as they are not due at a single maturity date.
 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)CostFair
value
CostFair
value
Investment securities available for sale
Non-amortizing securities maturing in:
One year or less$500,846 $500,954 $406,325 $406,927 
One through five years72,565 73,881 24,496 24,971 
Five through 10 years508,320 519,570 185,209 187,868 
Over 10 years8,971 8,807 109,872 110,026 
Government agency706,241 701,391 684,085 682,772 
Residential mortgage-backed securities4,369,130 4,438,103 5,269,060 5,267,090 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities745,892 771,537 373,105 380,020 
Total investment securities available for sale$6,911,965 $7,014,243 $7,052,152 $7,059,674 
Investment securities held to maturity
Non-amortizing securities maturing in:
One year or less$1,507 $1,507 $30,746 $30,746 
One through five years749 749 250 250 
Residential mortgage-backed securities1,877,692 1,895,381 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities937,034 940,862 
Total investment securities held to maturity$2,816,982 $2,838,499 $30,996 $30,996 
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Cost Fair value Cost Fair value
Investment securities available for sale       
Non-amortizing securities maturing in:       
One year or less$406,325
 $406,927
 $1,049,253
 $1,047,380
One through five years24,496
 24,971
 205,526
 205,805
Five through 10 years185,209
 187,868
 134,370
 133,626
Over 10 years109,872
 110,026
 3,923
 4,125
Government agency684,085
 682,772
 257,252
 256,835
Residential mortgage-backed securities5,269,060
 5,267,090
 2,956,793
 2,909,339
Commercial mortgage-backed securities373,105
 380,020
 
 
Total investment securities available for sale$7,052,152
 $7,059,674
 $4,607,117
 $4,557,110
Investment securities held to maturity       
Non-amortizing securities maturing in:       
One year or less30,746
 30,746
 
 
One through five years250
 250
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
 2,087,024
 2,103,126
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 97,629
 98,376
Total investment securities held to maturity$30,996
 $30,996
 $2,184,653
 $2,201,502

For each period presented, realized gains on investment securities available for sale includeincluded the following:
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Gross gains on retirement/sales of investment securities available for sale$60,932 $8,993 $353 
Gross losses on sales of investment securities available for sale(679)(1,878)(2)
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net$60,253 $7,115 $351 
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Gross gains on retirement/sales of investment securities available for sale$8,993
 $353
 $11,635
Gross losses on sales of investment securities available for sale(1,878) (2) (7,342)
Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net$7,115
 $351
 $4,293


For each period presented, realized and unrealized gains or losses on marketable equity securities included the following:

Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net$29,395 $20,625 $(7,610)
Less net gains recognized on marketable equity securities sold44,550 16,344 1,190 
Unrealized (losses) gains recognized on marketable equity securities held$(15,155)$4,281 $(8,800)
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For each period presented, realized and unrealized gains or losses on marketable equity securities include the following:
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net$20,625
 $(7,610)
Less net gains recognized on marketable equity securities sold16,344
 1,190
Unrealized (losses) gains recognized on marketable equity securities held$4,281
 $(8,800)


The following table provides information regarding investment securities with unrealized losses as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
 December 31, 2019
 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Investment securities available for sale           
Government agency$347,081
 $1,827
 $63,947
 $414
 $411,028
 $2,241
Residential mortgage-backed securities2,387,293
 14,016
 264,257
 1,371
 2,651,550
 15,387
Commercial mortgage-backed securities35,926
 59
 
 
 35,926
 59
Corporate bonds7,714
 123
 4,749
 9
 12,463
 132
Total$2,778,014
 $16,025
 $332,953
 $1,794
 $3,110,967
 $17,819
            
 December 31, 2018
 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Investment securities available for sale           
U.S. Treasury$248,983
 $113
 $848,622
 $2,053
 $1,097,605

$2,166
Government agency115,273
 601
 2,310
 38
 117,583
 639
Residential mortgage-backed securities262,204
 2,387
 1,940,695
 50,376
 2,202,899
 52,763
Corporate bonds79,066
 842
 5,000
 22
 84,066
 864
Total$705,526
 $3,943
 $2,796,627
 $52,489
 $3,502,153
 $56,432
Investment securities held to maturity           
Residential mortgage-backed securities$5,111
 $181
 $10,131
 $309
 $15,242
 $490

December 31, 2020
 Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
(Dollars in thousands)Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Investment securities available for sale
Government agency$268,622 $3,197 $328,777 $2,376 $597,399 $5,573 
Residential mortgage-backed securities433,816 1,241 23,064 69 456,880 1,310 
Corporate bonds57,715 2,028 57,715 2,028 
Total$760,153 $6,466 $351,841 $2,445 $1,111,994 $8,911 
December 31, 2019
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Investment securities available for sale
Government agency$347,081 $1,827 $63,947 $414 $411,028 $2,241 
Residential mortgage-backed securities2,387,293 14,016 264,257 1,371 2,651,550 15,387 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities35,926 59 35,926 59 
Corporate bonds7,714 123 4,749 12,463 132 
Total$2,778,014 $16,025 $332,953 $1,794 $3,110,967 $17,819 
As of December 31, 2019,2020, there were 9139 investment securities available for sale with continuous losses for more than 12 months, all of which 90 are government sponsored, enterprise-issued mortgage-backed securities or government agency securities and 1 is a corporate bond.securities.
NaN of the unrealized losses identified as of December 31, 20192020 or December 31, 20182019 relate to the marketability of the securities or the issuer’s ability to honor redemption obligations. Rather, the unrealized losses relatedrelate to changes in interest rates and spreads relative to when the investment securities were purchased.purchased, and do not indicate credit-related impairment. BancShares considered other factors including changes in credit ratings, delinquencies, and other macroeconomic factors in this determination. As a result, NaN of the securities were deemed to require an allowance for credit losses. BancShares has the ability and intent to retain these securities for a period of time sufficient to recover all unrealized losses. Therefore, NaN of the losses on these securities were deemed to be OTTI.
Investment securities having an aggregate carrying value of $4.64 billion at December 31, 2020 and $3.93 billion at December 31, 2019, and $4.03 billion at December 31, 2018, were pledged as collateral to secure public funds on deposit and certain short-term borrowings, and for other purposes as required by law.
BancShares’ portfolio of held to maturity debt securities consists of mortgage-backed securities issued by government agencies and government sponsored entities. Given the consistently strong credit rating of the U.S. Treasury and the long history of no credit losses on debt securities issued by government agencies and government sponsored entities, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded on these securities. Should there be downgrades to the credit rating of the U.S. Treasury or losses reported on securities issued by government agencies and government sponsored entities, BancShares will reevaluate its determination of zero expected credit losses on held to maturity debt securities.
NOTE DThere were 0 debt securities held to maturity on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2020.
LOANS AND LEASES
BancShares’ accounting methods for loans and leases differ depending on whether they are non-PCI or PCI. Loans originated by BancShares and loans performing under their contractual obligations at acquisition are classified as Non-PCI. Loans reflecting credit deterioration since origination such thatA security is considered past due once it is probable at acquisition that BancShares will be unable to collect all30 days contractually required payments are classifiedpast due under the terms of the agreement. There were 0 securities past due as PCI. Additionally, acquired loans are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition, with no corresponding allowance for loan and lease losses. See Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, for additional information on non-PCI and PCI loans and leases.

December 31, 2020.
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NOTE D
LOANS AND LEASES
BancShares’ accounting methods for loans and leases depends whether they are originated or purchased, and if purchased, whether or not the loans reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination, which is determined as of the acquisition date. Non-PCD loans consist of loans originated by BancShares and loans purchased from other institutions that do not reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration at acquisition and are reported by loan segments as defined in Note A, Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation. Purchased loans which reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration are classified as PCD and reported as a single loan segment or class. At the date of acquisition, all acquired loans are recorded at fair value.
Loans and leases outstanding include the following at December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Non-PCI loans and leases:   
Commercial:   
Construction and land development$1,013,454
 $757,854
Commercial mortgage12,282,635
 10,717,234
Other commercial real estate542,028
 426,985
Commercial and industrial and leases4,403,792
 3,938,730
Other310,093
 296,424
Total commercial loans18,552,002
 16,137,227
Noncommercial:   
Residential mortgage5,293,917
 4,265,687
Revolving mortgage2,339,072
 2,542,975
Construction and land development357,385
 257,030
Consumer1,780,404
 1,713,781
Total noncommercial loans9,770,778
 8,779,473
Total non-PCI loans and leases28,322,780
 24,916,700
Total PCI loans558,716
 606,576
Total loans and leases$28,881,496
 $25,523,276

(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2020
Commercial:
Construction and land development$985,424 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage11,165,012 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage2,987,689 
Commercial and industrial and leases5,013,644 
SBA-PPP2,406,291 
Total commercial loans22,558,060 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage5,561,686 
Revolving mortgage2,052,854 
Construction and land development348,123 
Consumer auto1,255,402 
Consumer other552,968 
Total consumer loans9,771,033 
Total non-PCD loans and leases32,329,093 
PCD loans462,882 
Total loans and leases$32,791,975 

At December 31, 2019, $9.41 billion in non-PCI loans with a lendable collateral value of $6.57 billion were used to secure $563.7 million in FHLB of Atlanta advances, resulting in additional borrowing capacity of $6.01 billion. At December 31, 2018, $9.12 billion in non-PCI loans with a lendable collateral value of $6.36 billion were used to secure $175.2 million in FHLB of Atlanta advances, resulting in additional borrowing capacity of $6.18 billion.

At December 31, 2019, $3.68 billion in non-PCI loans with a lendable collateral value of $2.98 billion were used to secure additional borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). At December 31, 2018, $2.94 billion in non-PCI loans with a lendable collateral value of $2.19 billion were used to secure additional borrowing capacity at the FRB.

(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2019
Commercial:
Construction and land development$1,013,454 
Commercial mortgage12,282,635 
Other commercial real estate542,028 
Commercial and industrial and leases4,403,792 
Other310,093 
Total commercial loans18,552,002 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage5,293,917 
Revolving mortgage2,339,072 
Construction and land development357,385 
Consumer1,780,404 
Total noncommercial loans9,770,778 
Total non-PCI loans and leases28,322,780 
PCI loans558,716 
Total loans and leases$28,881,496 
Certain residential real estate loans are originated to be sold to investors and are recorded in loans held for sale at fair value. Loans held for sale totaled $67.9$124.8 million and $45.5$67.9 million at December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. We may change our strategy for certain portfolio loans and sell them in the secondary market. At such time, portfolio loans are transferred to loans held for sale at fair value.

During 2020, total proceeds from sales of residential mortgage loans were $1.05 billion, the majority of which were originated to be sold. An additional $7.6 million related to sales of portfolio loans, which were sold at par. During 2019, total proceeds from sales of residential mortgage loans were $756.0 million, of which $731.8 million related to sales of loans held for sale. The remaining $24.2 million related to sales of portfolio loans, which resulted in a gain of $299 thousand. During 2018, total proceeds from sales$0.3 million.

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Net deferred fees on originated non-PCInon-PCD loans and leases, including unearned income as well as unamortized costs, were $927 thousand$50.2 million and $79 thousand$0.9 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Of the amount outstanding as of December 31, 2020, $41.1 million relates to net deferred fees and 2018, respectively.costs on SBA-PPP loans. The unamortized discounts related to purchased non-PCInon-PCD loans was $19.5 million at December 31, 2020 and $30.9 million at December 31, 20192019. The net unamortized discount related to PCD loans and $33.3leases was $45.3 million at December 31, 2018. During the years ended2020 and $88.2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, accretion income on purchased non-PCI loans and leases was $13.2 million and $12.8 million, respectively.

2019.
Loans and leases to borrowers in medical, dental or related fields were $5.16$5.54 billion as of December 31, 2019,2020, which represents 17.9%represented 16.9% of total loans and leases, compared to $4.98$5.16 billion or 19.5%17.9% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2018.2019. The credit risk of this industry concentration is mitigated through our underwriting policies, which emphasize reliance on adequate borrower cash flow, rather than underlying collateral value, and our preference for financing secured by owner-occupied real property. Except for this single concentration, no other industry represented more than 10% of total loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2019.2020.

The aging of the outstanding loans and leases, by class, at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is provided in the tables below. Loans and leases 30 days or less past due are considered current, as various grace periods allow borrowers to make payments within a stated period after the due date and still remain in compliance with the loan agreement.
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)30-59 days
past due
60-89 days
past due
90 days or greaterTotal past
due
CurrentTotal loans
and leases
Commercial:
Construction and land development$956 $527 $1,603 $3,086 $982,338 $985,424 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage8,757 2,232 14,082 25,071 11,139,941 11,165,012 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage12,370 5,973 18,343 2,969,346 2,987,689 
Commercial and industrial and leases14,532 2,842 3,243 20,617 4,993,027 5,013,644 
SBA-PPP2,406,291 2,406,291 
Total commercial loans36,615 5,601 24,901 67,117 22,490,943 22,558,060 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage43,218 8,364 31,690 83,272 5,478,414 5,561,686 
Revolving mortgage11,977 2,626 7,415 22,018 2,030,836 2,052,854 
Construction and land development932 77 330 1,339 346,784 348,123 
Consumer auto6,825 1,835 1,076 9,736 1,245,666 1,255,402 
Consumer other3,610 1,464 1,505 6,579 546,389 552,968 
Total consumer loans66,562 14,366 42,016 122,944 9,648,089 9,771,033 
PCD loans18,322 6,076 31,026 55,424 407,458 462,882 
Total loans and leases$121,499 $26,043 $97,943 $245,485 $32,546,490 $32,791,975 
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)30-59 days
past due
60-89 days
past due
90 days or greaterTotal past
due
CurrentTotal loans
and leases
Commercial:
Construction and land development$3,146 $195 $2,702 $6,043 $1,007,411 $1,013,454 
Commercial mortgage20,389 8,774 8,319 37,482 12,245,153 12,282,635 
Other commercial real estate861 331 698 1,890 540,138 542,028 
Commercial and industrial and leases18,269 4,842 5,032 28,143 4,375,649 4,403,792 
Other51 411 126 588 309,505 310,093 
Total commercial loans42,716 14,553 16,877 74,146 18,477,856 18,552,002 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage45,839 18,289 24,409 88,537 5,205,380 5,293,917 
Revolving mortgage9,729 3,468 9,865 23,062 2,316,010 2,339,072 
Construction and land development977 218 1,797 2,992 354,393 357,385 
Consumer10,481 3,746 3,571 17,798 1,762,606 1,780,404 
Total noncommercial loans67,026 25,721 39,642 132,389 9,638,389 9,770,778 
PCI loans26,478 10,784 28,973 66,235 492,481 558,716 
Total loans and leases$136,220 $51,058 $85,492 $272,770 $28,608,726 $28,881,496 
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The amortized cost, by class, of loans and leases on nonaccrual status, and loans and leases greater than 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, were as follows:
 
January 1, 2020(1)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Nonaccrual
loans and
leases
Nonaccrual
loans and
leases
Loans and
leases > 90
days and
accruing
Commercial:
Construction and land development$4,281 $1,661 $
Owner occupied commercial mortgage24,476 23,103 3,625 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage5,965 7,932 147 
Commercial and industrial and leases7,685 10,626 540 
Total commercial loans42,407 43,322 4,312 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage44,357 66,345 
Revolving mortgage22,411 22,236 
Construction and land development2,828 652 
Consumer auto2,145 3,166 
Consumer other798 823 1,195 
Total consumer loans72,539 93,222 1,195 
PCD loans53,771 54,939 355 
Total loans and leases$168,717 $191,483 $5,862 
(1)Upon the adoption of ASC 326, BancShares eliminated the pooling of PCI loans and as a result $47.0 million in additional PCD loans were recognized as nonaccrual loans at January 1, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, $24.9 million of these loans remained outstanding.
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Nonaccrual
loans and
leases
Loans and
leases > 90 days and accruing
Commercial:
Construction and land development$4,281 $
Commercial mortgage29,733 
Commercial and industrial and leases7,365 1,094 
Other commercial real estate708 
Other320 
Total commercial loans42,407 1,094 
Consumer:
Construction and land development2,828 
Residential mortgage44,357 45 
Revolving mortgage22,411 
Consumer2,943 2,152 
Total noncommercial loans72,539 2,197 
Total non-PCI loans and leases$114,946 $3,291 
Credit quality indicators
Loans and leases are monitored for credit quality on a recurring basis. Commercial and noncommercial loans and leases have different credit quality indicators as a result of the unique characteristics of the loan segments being evaluated. The credit quality indicators for non-PCI and PCInon-PCD commercial loans and leases are developed through a review of individual borrowers on an ongoing basis. Commercial loans are evaluated periodically with more frequent evaluations done on criticized loans. The indicators as of the date presented are based on the most recent assessment performed and are defined below:
Pass – A pass rated asset is not adversely classified because it does not display any of the characteristics for adverse classification.
Special mention – A special mention asset has potential weaknesses which deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, such potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects or collateral position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not warrant adverse classification.
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Substandard – A substandard asset is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets classified as substandard generally have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. These assets are characterized by the distinct possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful – An asset classified as doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in an asset classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values.
Loss – Assets classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value it is inappropriate to be carried as an asset. This classification is not necessarily equivalent to any potential for recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not appropriate to defer a full charge-off even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.
Ungraded – Ungraded loans represent loans not included in the individual credit grading process due to their relatively small balances or borrower type. The majority of ungraded loans at December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, relate to business credit cards. Business credit card loans are subject to automatic charge-off when they become 120 days past due in the same manner as unsecured consumer lines of credit. The remaining balance is comprised of a small amount of commercial mortgage, lease financing and other commercial real estate loans.
The credit quality indicators for non-PCIconsumer and PCI noncommercialPCD loans are based on delinquency status of the borrower as of the date presented. As the borrower becomes more delinquent, the likelihood of loss increases.

The following tables represent current credit quality indicators by origination year as of December 31, 2020.

Commercial Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Classification:20202019201820172016PriorRevolvingRevolving converted to term loansTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Construction and land development
Pass$342,183 $341,233 $190,429 $50,776 $23,969 $11,306 $10,969 $$970,865 
Special Mention246 6,421 5,342 153 12,162 
Substandard229 629 1,450 81 2,397 
Total342,658 341,862 198,300 56,118 23,977 11,387 11,122 985,424 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage
Pass3,183,467 2,201,165 1,625,141 1,301,412 1,049,858 1,454,020 101,556 133 10,916,752 
Special Mention6,274 20,702 36,739 12,387 17,699 25,693 5,115 72 124,681 
Substandard10,280 19,052 9,842 20,928 13,736 41,303 8,438 123,579 
Total3,200,021 2,240,919 1,671,722 1,334,727 1,081,293 1,521,016 115,109 205 11,165,012 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage
Pass865,514 609,975 378,136 331,800 282,810 391,517 32,149 2,891,901 
Special Mention569 905 10,794 1,808 5,121 3,279 483 22,959 
Substandard2,899 18,546 12,296 8,764 14,087 15,427 810 72,829 
Total868,982 629,426 401,226 342,372 302,018 410,223 33,442 2,987,689 
Commercial and industrial and leases
Pass1,620,622 983,852 504,463 310,468 234,735 286,996 899,978 5,520 4,846,634 
Special Mention3,146 17,065 7,265 5,393 3,307 4,912 9,152 189 50,429 
Substandard17,811 4,095 4,370 4,257 2,548 3,801 22,384 983 60,249 
Ungraded56,332 56,332 
Total1,641,579 1,005,012 516,098 320,118 240,590 295,709 987,846 6,692 5,013,644 
SBA-PPP
Pass2,406,291 2,406,291 
Total commercial$8,459,531 $4,217,219 $2,787,346 $2,053,335 $1,647,878 $2,238,335 $1,147,519 $6,897 $22,558,060 
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The composition of the loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, by credit quality indicator are provided below:
Consumer and PCD Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Days Past Due:20202019201820172016PriorRevolvingRevolving converted to term loansTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Residential mortgage
Current$1,882,683 $978,298 $655,798 $596,309 $461,719 $878,634 $24,973 $$5,478,414 
30-59 days2,278 4,573 11,463 3,772 8,613 12,299 220 43,218 
60-89 days30 100 1,246 1,449 834 4,705 8,364 
90 days or greater282 4,831 3,150 4,015 5,689 13,723 31,690 
Total1,885,273 987,802 671,657 605,545 476,855 909,361 25,193 5,561,686 
Revolving mortgage
Current1,879,968 150,868 2,030,836 
30-59 days8,241 3,736 11,977 
60-89 days527 2,099 2,626 
90 days or greater2,301 5,114 7,415 
Total1,891,037 161,817 2,052,854 
Construction and land development
Current215,112 85,707 24,860 10,269 6,093 2,218 2,525 346,784 
30-59 days420 121 370 21 932 
60-89 days68 77 
90 days or greater330 330 
Total215,112 86,127 24,981 10,648 6,093 2,637 2,525 348,123 
Consumer auto
Current521,719 340,594 219,597 104,280 49,872 9,604 1,245,666 
30-59 days2,175 1,873 1,257 842 544 134 6,825 
60-89 days329 689 312 351 109 45 1,835 
90 days or greater170 527 217 57 102 1,076 
Total524,393 343,683 221,383 105,530 50,627 9,786 1,255,402 
Consumer other
Current53,842 27,117 10,911 7,159 2,980 29,336 415,044 546,389 
30-59 days322 114 77 18 11 3,061 3,610 
60-89 days102 20 13 18 23 1,285 1,464 
90 days or greater53 84 1,360 1,505 
Total54,319 27,335 11,009 7,195 2,994 29,366 420,750 552,968 
Total consumer2,679,097 1,444,947 929,030 728,918 536,569 951,150 2,339,505 161,817 9,771,033 
PCD loans
Current31,475 25,425 27,183 27,955 28,995 232,186 13,212 21,027 407,458 
30-59 days999 925 801 718 1,341 12,637 156 745 18,322 
60-89 days447 81 312 695 97 4,098 337 6,076 
90 days or greater721 2,325 4,755 1,208 897 19,963 111 1,046 31,026 
Total PCD33,642 28,756 33,051 30,576 31,330 268,884 13,488 23,155 462,882 
Total loans and leases$11,172,270 $5,690,922 $3,749,427 $2,812,829 $2,215,777 $3,458,369 $3,500,512 $191,869 $32,791,975 
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 Non-PCI commercial loans and leases
(Dollars in thousands)Construction and
land
development
 Commercial mortgage Other commercial real estate Commercial and industrial and leases Other Total non-PCI commercial loans and leases
Pass$1,004,922
 $12,050,799
 $536,682
 $4,256,456
 $308,796
 $18,157,655
Special mention2,577
 115,164
 3,899
 44,604
 622
 166,866
Substandard5,955
 116,672
 1,447
 34,148
 675
 158,897
Doubtful
 
 
 3
 
 3
Ungraded
 
 
 68,581
 
 68,581
Total$1,013,454
 $12,282,635
 $542,028
 $4,403,792
 $310,093
 $18,552,002
            
 December 31, 2018
 Non-PCI commercial loans and leases
 Construction and
land
development
 Commercial mortgage Other commercial real estate Commercial and industrial and leases Other Total non-PCI commercial loans and leases
Pass$753,985
 $10,507,687
 $422,500
 $3,778,797
 $294,700
 $15,757,669
Special mention1,369
 114,219
 3,193
 54,814
 1,105
 174,700
Substandard2,500
 92,743
 1,292
 30,688
 619
 127,842
Doubtful
 
 
 354
 
 354
Ungraded
 2,585
 
 74,077
 
 76,662
Total$757,854
 $10,717,234
 $426,985
 $3,938,730
 $296,424
 $16,137,227
 December 31, 2019
 Non-PCI noncommercial loans and leases
(Dollars in thousands)Residential mortgage Revolving mortgage Construction and land development Consumer Total non-PCI noncommercial loans and leases
Current$5,205,380
 $2,316,010
 $354,393
 $1,762,606
 $9,638,389
30-59 days past due45,839
 9,729
 977
 10,481
 67,026
60-89 days past due18,289
 3,468
 218
 3,746
 25,721
90 days or greater past due24,409
 9,865
 1,797
 3,571
 39,642
Total$5,293,917
 $2,339,072
 $357,385
 $1,780,404
 $9,770,778
          
 December 31, 2018
 Non-PCI noncommercial loans and leases
 Residential mortgage Revolving mortgage Construction and land development Consumer Total non-PCI noncommercial loans and leases
Current$4,214,783
 $2,514,269
 $254,837
 $1,696,321
 $8,680,210
30-59 days past due28,239
 12,585
 581
 10,035
 51,440
60-89 days past due7,357
 4,490
 21
 3,904
 15,772
90 days or greater past due15,308
 11,631
 1,591
 3,521
 32,051
Total$4,265,687
 $2,542,975
 $257,030
 $1,713,781
 $8,779,473

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Loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2019 by credit quality indicator are provided below:
December 31, 2019
Commercial loans and leases
(Dollars in thousands)Construction and land
development
Commercial mortgageOther commercial real estateCommercial and industrial and leasesOtherPCITotal commercial loans and leases
Grade:
Pass$1,004,922 $12,050,799 $536,682 $4,256,456 $308,796 $148,412 $18,306,067 
Special mention2,577 115,164 3,899 44,604 622 44,290 211,156 
Substandard5,955 116,672 1,447 34,148 675 87,970 246,867 
Doubtful3,657 3,660 
Ungraded68,581 68,581 
Total$1,013,454 $12,282,635 $542,028 $4,403,792 $310,093 $284,329 $18,836,331 
December 31, 2019
Noncommercial loans and leases
(Dollars in thousands)Residential mortgageRevolving mortgageConstruction and land developmentConsumerPCITotal noncommercial loans and leases
Days past due:
Current$5,205,380 $2,316,010 $354,393 $1,762,606 $240,995 $9,879,384 
30-59 days past due45,839 9,729 977 10,481 13,764 80,790 
60-89 days past due18,289 3,468 218 3,746 5,608 31,329 
90 days or greater past due24,409 9,865 1,797 3,571 14,020 53,662 
Total$5,293,917 $2,339,072 $357,385 $1,780,404 $274,387 $10,045,165 
The following table provides information regarding loans pledged as collateral for borrowing capacity through the FHLB of Atlanta and the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
FHLB of Atlanta
Lendable collateral value of pledged non-PCD loans$8,637,844 $6,574,636 
Less: advances652,675 563,690 
Available borrowing capacity$7,985,169 $6,010,946 
Pledged non-PCD loans$12,157,153 $9,407,688 
FRB
Lendable collateral value of pledged non-PCD loans$3,321,762 $2,981,712 
Less: advances— — 
Available borrowing capacity$3,321,762 $2,981,712 
Pledged non-PCD loans$4,104,866 $3,684,919 
Purchased loans and leases
The following table summarizes PCD loans acquired in the Community Financial transaction and provides the contractually required payments, less the initial allowance for credit losses and discount to produce the fair value of acquired loans with evidence of more than insignificant credit quality deterioration since origination at the acquisition date:
(Dollars in thousands)Community Financial
Contractually required payments$25,635 
Initial PCD allowance1,193 
Discount1,055 
Fair value at acquisition date$23,387 
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)PCI commercial loans
Pass$148,412
 $141,922
Special mention44,290
 48,475
Substandard87,970
 101,447
Doubtful3,657
 4,828
Ungraded
 
Total$284,329
 $296,672
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(Dollars in thousands)PCI noncommercial loans
Current$240,995
 $268,280
30-89 days past due13,764
 11,155
60-89 days past due5,608
 7,708
90 days or greater past due14,020
 22,761
Total$274,387
 $309,904




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The agingrecorded fair values of purchased non-PCD loans acquired in the Community Financial transaction as of the outstanding non-PCI loans and leases, by class, at December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018 is provided in the tables below. Loans and leases 30 days or less past dueacquisition date are considered current, as various grace periods allow borrowers to make payments within a stated period after the due date and still remain in compliance with the loan agreement.follows:
(Dollars in thousands)Community Financial
Commercial:
Construction and land development$9,428 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage31,473 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage25,143 
Commercial and industrial and leases15,065 
Total commercial loans81,109 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage21,168 
Revolving mortgage2,084 
Construction and land development5,254 
Consumer auto294 
Consumer other693 
Total consumer loans29,493 
Total non-PCD loans$110,602 
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
30-59 days
past due
 
60-89 days
past due
 90 days or greater 
Total past
due
 Current 
Total loans
and leases
Non-PCI loans and leases:           
Commercial:           
Construction and land development$3,146
 $195
 $2,702
 $6,043
 $1,007,411
 $1,013,454
Commercial mortgage20,389
 8,774
 8,319
 37,482
 12,245,153
 12,282,635
Other commercial real estate861
 331
 698
 1,890
 540,138
 542,028
Commercial and industrial and leases18,269
 4,842
 5,032
 28,143
 4,375,649
 4,403,792
Other51
 411
 126
 588
 309,505
 310,093
Total commercial loans42,716
 14,553
 16,877
 74,146
 18,477,856
 18,552,002
Noncommercial:           
Residential mortgage45,839
 18,289
 24,409
 88,537
 5,205,380
 5,293,917
Revolving mortgage9,729
 3,468
 9,865
 23,062
 2,316,010
 2,339,072
Construction and land development977
 218
 1,797
 2,992
 354,393
 357,385
Consumer10,481
 3,746
 3,571
 17,798
 1,762,606
 1,780,404
Total noncommercial loans67,026
 25,721
 39,642
 132,389
 9,638,389
 9,770,778
Total non-PCI loans and leases$109,742
 $40,274
 $56,519
 $206,535
 $28,116,245
 $28,322,780
  
 December 31, 2018
 
30-59 days
past due
 
60-89 days
past due
 90 days or greater 
Total past
due
 Current 
Total loans
and leases
Non-PCI loans and leases:           
Commercial:           
Construction and land development$516
 $9
 $444
 $969
 $756,885
 $757,854
Commercial mortgage14,200
 2,066
 3,237
 19,503
 10,697,731
 10,717,234
Other commercial real estate91
 76
 300
 467
 426,518
 426,985
Commercial and industrial and leases9,655
 1,759
 2,892
 14,306
 3,924,424
 3,938,730
Other285
 
 89
 374
 296,050
 296,424
Total commercial loans24,747
 3,910
 6,962
 35,619
 16,101,608
 16,137,227
Noncommercial:           
Residential mortgage28,239
 7,357
 15,308
 50,904
 4,214,783
 4,265,687
Revolving mortgage12,585
 4,490
 11,631
 28,706
 2,514,269
 2,542,975
Construction and land development581
 21
 1,591
 2,193
 254,837
 257,030
Consumer10,035
 3,904
 3,521
 17,460
 1,696,321
 1,713,781
Total noncommercial loans51,440
 15,772
 32,051
 99,263
 8,680,210
 8,779,473
Total non-PCI loans and leases$76,187
 $19,682
 $39,013
 $134,882
 $24,781,818
 24,916,700


NOTE E

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
As noted in Note A, Accounting Polices and Basis of Presentation, BancShares determined SBA-PPP loans have 0 expected credit losses and as such these are excluded from ACL disclosures included in the following tables.
Upon adoption of ASC 326, BancShares recorded a net decrease of $37.9 million in the ACL which included a decrease of $56.9 million in the ACL on non-PCD loans, offset by an increase of $19.0 million in the ACL on PCD loans. The largest changes as a result of adoption were decreases in the ACL on commercial loan segments as these portfolios have exhibited strong historical credit performance and have relatively short average lives. The reduction in ACL on these segments was partially offset by increases in ACL on our consumer loan segments primarily due to their longer average lives. The increase in the ACL on PCD loans was primarily the result of reallocating credit discount from loan balances into ACL.
The ACL is calculated using a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, charge-off and recovery activity, loan growth, changes in macroeconomic factors, collateral type, estimated loan life and changes in credit quality. For the period ended December 31, 2020 the primary reason for the ACL change since the adoption of ASC 326, was a $36.1 million reserve build due to the potential economic impact of COVID-19 and its estimated impact on credit losses. Forecasted economic conditions are developed using third party macroeconomic scenarios adjusted based on management’s expectations over a forecast period of two years. Assumptions revert to long term historic averages over a one year period. Significant macroeconomic factors used in estimating the expected losses include unemployment, gross domestic product, home price index and commercial real estate index. Our model results consider baseline, adverse and upside scenarios. To calculate the ACL, we utilized the baseline scenario, which considers government stimulus and incorporates significant improvements to the most significant forecast assumptions when compared on the COVID-19-impacted levels from early in 2020. This result was calibrated using management’s expectation of borrower performance based upon COVID-19 residual risk by industry. These loss estimates were also influenced by BancShares strong credit quality, low net charge-offs and recent credit trends, which remained stable through the latter half of year ended December 31, 2020, despite potential impacts from COVID-19.
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The recorded investment,Activity in the allowance for credit losses by class of loans is summarized as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Construction and land development - commercialOwner occupied commercial mortgageNon-owner occupied commercial mortgageCommercial and industrial and leasesResidential mortgageRevolving mortgageConstruction and land development - consumerConsumer autoConsumer otherPCDTotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at December 31, 2019$33,213 $36,444 $11,102 $61,610 $18,232 $19,702 $2,709 $4,292 $30,301 $7,536 $225,141 
Adoption of ASC 326(31,061)(19,316)460 (37,637)17,118 3,665 (1,291)1,100 10,037 19,001 (37,924)
Balance at January 1, 20202,152 17,128 11,562 23,973 35,350 23,367 1,418 5,392 40,338 26,537 187,217 
Provision (credits)4,301 6,729 12,917 13,816 9,684 1,134 266 6,297 10,410 (7,202)58,352 
Initial allowance on PCD loans1,193 1,193 
Charge-offs(138)(593)(1,951)(14,904)(1,653)(1,662)(70)(3,646)(17,188)(3,300)(45,105)
Recoveries431 401 124 4,894 717 1,918 117 1,417 5,879 6,759 22,657 
Balance at December 31, 2020$6,746 $23,665 $22,652 $27,779 $44,098 $24,757 $1,731 $9,460 $39,439 $23,987 $224,314 
Years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Construction
and land
development
- commercial
Commercial
mortgage
Other
commercial
real estate
Commercial
and
industrial and leases
OtherResidential
mortgage
Revolving
mortgage
Construction
and land
development
- non-
commercial
ConsumerPCITotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at January 1, 2018$24,470 $45,005 $4,571 $59,824 $4,689 $15,706 $22,436 $3,962 $31,204 $10,026 $221,893 
Provision (credits)10,533 (1,490)(2,171)2,511 (2,827)897 1,112 (1,520)22,187 (765)28,467 
Charge-offs(44)(1,140)(69)(10,211)(130)(1,689)(3,235)(219)(22,817)(117)(39,671)
Recoveries311 1,076 150 3,496 489 558 1,549 127 5,267 13,023 
Balance at December 31, 201835,270 43,451 2,481 55,620 2,221 15,472 21,862 2,350 35,841 9,144 223,712 
Provision (credits)(2,171)2,384 (285)14,212 (754)3,481 (788)359 16,611 (1,608)31,441 
Charge-offs(196)(1,096)(13,352)(100)(1,137)(2,584)(24,562)(43,027)
Recoveries310 596 15 2,894 869 416 1,212 6,703 13,015 
Balance at December 31, 2019$33,213 $45,335 $2,211 $59,374 $2,236 $18,232 $19,702 $2,709 $34,593 $7,536 $225,141 
BancShares records an allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments within other liabilities. Activity in the allowance for credit losses for unfunded commitments is summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)Year ended December 31, 2020
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at December 31, 2019$1,055 
Adoption of ASC 3268,885 
Balance at January 1, 2020$9,940 
Provision2,874 
Balance at December 31, 202012,814 
BancShares individually reviews loans greater than $500 thousand that are determined to be collateral-dependent. These collateral-dependent loans are evaluated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral as repayment of the loan is expected to be made through the operation or sale of the collateral. Commercial and industrial loans and leases are collateralized by business assets, while the remaining loan classes are collateralized by real property.
The following table presents information on nonaccrual status,collateral-dependent loans by class and includes the amortized cost of collateral-dependent loans and leases, greater than 90 days past duethe net realizable value of the collateral, the extent to which collateral secures collateral-dependent loans and still accruing atthe associated ACL as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 for non-PCI loans and leases,2020 were as follows:
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual
loans and
leases
 Loans and leases > 90 days and accruing 
Nonaccrual
loans and
leases
 
Loans and
leases > 90 days and accruing
Commercial:       
Construction and land development$4,281
 $
 $666
 $
Commercial mortgage29,733
 
 12,594
 
Commercial and industrial and leases7,365
 1,094
 4,624
 808
Other commercial real estate708
 
 366
 
Other320
 
 279
 
Total commercial loans42,407
 1,094
 18,529
 808
Noncommercial:       
Construction and land development2,828
 
 1,823
 
Residential mortgage44,357
 45
 35,662
 
Revolving mortgage22,411
 
 25,563
 
Consumer2,943
 2,152
 2,969
 2,080
Total noncommercial loans72,539
 2,197
 66,017
 2,080
Total non-PCI loans and leases$114,946
 $3,291
 $84,546
 $2,888
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Purchased non-PCI loans and leases

The following table relates to purchased non-PCI loans acquired in 2019 and 2018 and summarizes the contractually required payments, which include principal and interest, estimate of contractual cash flows not expected to be collected and fair value of the acquired loans at the acquisition date.
 2019 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Entegra First South Bancorp Biscayne Bancshares Palmetto Heritage Capital Commerce HomeBancorp
Contractually required payments$1,135,451
 $175,465
 $1,078,854
 $142,413
 $198,568
 $710,876
Fair value at acquisition date953,679
 162,845
 850,352
 131,283
 173,354
 550,618

The recorded fair values of purchased non-PCI loans acquired in 2019 and 2018 as of their respective acquisition date were as follows:
 2019 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Entegra First South Bancorp Biscayne Bancshares Palmetto Heritage Capital Commerce HomeBancorp
Commercial:           
Construction and land development$92,495
 $8,663
 $15,647
 $13,186
 $10,299
 $525
Commercial mortgage381,729
 74,713
 203,605
 29,225
 57,049
 188,688
Other commercial real estate28,678
 7,509
 98,107
 753
 6,370
 55,183
Commercial and industrial and leases27,062
 40,208
 28,135
 8,153
 34,301
 7,931
Other4,741
 
 
 1,039
 
 
Total commercial loans and leases534,705
 131,093
 345,494
 52,356
 108,019
 252,327
Noncommercial:           
Residential mortgage310,039
 24,641
 405,419
 59,076
 50,630
 296,273
Revolving mortgage36,701
 2,162
 54,081
 6,175
 2,552
 51
Construction and land development51,786
 3,552
 31,668
 11,103
 11,173
 
Consumer20,448
 1,397
 13,690
 2,573
 980
 1,967
Total noncommercial loans and leases418,974
 31,752
 504,858
 78,927
 65,335
 298,291
Total non-PCI loans$953,679
 $162,845
 $850,352
 $131,283
 $173,354
 $550,618


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(Dollars in thousands)Collateral-Dependant LoansNet Realizable Value of CollateralCollateral CoverageAllowance for Credit Losses
Commercial loans:
Construction and land development$1,424 $1,795 126.1 %$
Owner occupied commercial mortgage9,792 14,253 145.6 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage5,556 7,577 136.4 
Total commercial loans16,772 23,625 140.9 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage23,011 29,775 129.4 131 
Total non-PCD loans39,783 53,400 134.2 131 
PCD19,042 27,872 146.4 
Total collateral-dependent loans$58,825 $81,272 138.2 %$131 
PCICollateral-dependent nonaccrual loans with no recorded allowance totaled $57.5 million as of December 31, 2020. All other nonaccrual loans have a recorded allowance.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
Prior to adoption of ASC 326, management calculated estimated loan losses through the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”). The following table relatesALLL represented management’s best estimate of inherent credit losses within the loan and lease portfolio at the balance sheet date. Management determined the ALLL based on an ongoing evaluation of the loan portfolio. Estimates for loan losses were determined by analyzing quantitative and qualitative components, such as: economic conditions, historical loan losses, historical loan migration to charge-off experience, current trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, expected cash flows on PCI loans, acquiredcurrent assessment of impaired loans, and changes in 2019the size, composition and/or risk within the loan portfolio. Adjustments to the ALLL were recorded with a corresponding entry to provision for loan and 2018lease losses. Loan balances considered uncollectible were charged-off against the ALLL. Recoveries of amounts previously charged-off were generally credited to the ALLL.
A primary component of determining the allowance on non-PCI loans collectively evaluated was the actual loss history of the various loan classes. Loan loss factors were based on historical experience and, summarizeswhen necessary, were adjusted for significant factors, that in management’s judgment, affect the contractually required payments, which includecollectability of principal and interest at the balance sheet date. Loan loss factors were monitored quarterly and, when necessary, adjusted based on changes in the level of historical net charge-offs and updates by management, such as the number of periods included in the calculation of loss factors, loss severity, loss emergence period and portfolio attrition.
For commercial non-PCI loans, management incorporated historical net loss data to develop the applicable loan loss factors. General reserves for collective impairment were based on incurred loss estimates for the loan class based on average loss rates by credit quality indicators, which were estimated using historical loss experience and credit risk rating migrations. Credit quality indicators include borrower classification codes and facility risk ratings. Incurred loss estimates were adjusted through a qualitative assessment to reflect current economic conditions and portfolio trends including credit quality, concentrations, aging of the portfolio and significant policy and underwriting changes.
For noncommercial non-PCI loans, management incorporated specific loan class and delinquency status trends into the loan loss factors. General reserve estimates of incurred losses were based on historical loss experience and the migration of loans through the various delinquency pools applied to the current risk mix.
Non-PCI loans were considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it was probable that a borrower would be unable to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Generally, management considered the following loans to be impaired: all TDR loans and all loan relationships which were on nonaccrual or 90+ days past due and greater than $500,000. Non-PCI impaired loans greater than $500,000 were evaluated individually for impairment while others were evaluated collectively.
The impairment assessment and determination of the related specific reserve for each impaired loan was based on the loan’s characteristics. Impairment measurement for loans dependent on borrower cash flow for repayment was based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the interest rate implicit in the original loan agreement. Impairment measurement for most real estate loans, particularly when a loan was considered to be collected, anda probable foreclosure, was based on the fair value of PCI loans at the respective acquisition dates.
 2019 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Entegra First South Bancorp Biscayne Bancshares Palmetto Heritage Capital Commerce HomeBancorp
Contractually required payments$103,441
 $23,389
 $19,720
 $4,783
 $13,871
 $26,651
Cash flows expected to be collected82,503
 21,392
 16,815
 4,112
 11,814
 19,697
Fair value at acquisition date77,507
 16,398
 13,032
 3,863
 10,772
 15,555

Theunderlying collateral. Collateral was appraised and market value (appropriately adjusted for an assessment of the sales and marketing costs) was used to calculate a fair value estimate. A specific valuation allowance was established or partial charge-off was recorded fair values of PCI loans acquired in 2019 and 2018 as of their respective acquisition date were as follows:
 2019 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Entegra First South Bancorp Biscayne Bancshares Palmetto Heritage Capital Commerce HomeBancorp
Commercial:           
Construction and land development$10,326
 $1,233
 $
 $212
 $1,482
 $
Commercial mortgage30,316
 9,355
 7,589
 1,053
 1,846
 7,815
Other commercial real estate1,734
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial1,363
 1,202
 1,660
 372
 922
 423
Other1,731
 
 
 
 
 
Total commercial loans45,470
 11,790
 9,249
 1,637
 4,250
 8,238
Noncommercial:           
Residential mortgage24,989
 4,591
 3,783
 2,226
 6,503
 7,317
Revolving mortgage5,582
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and land development1,114
 17
 
 
 
 
Consumer352
 
 
 
 19
 
Total noncommercial loans32,037
 4,608
 3,783
 2,226
 6,522
 7,317
Total PCI loans$77,507
 $16,398
 $13,032
 $3,863
 $10,772
 $15,555
The following table provides changesfor the difference between the excess recorded investment in the carryingloan and the loan’s estimated fair value of all PCI loans during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:less costs to sell.
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Balance at January 1$606,576
 $762,998
 $809,169
Fair value of PCI loans acquired during the year106,937
 30,190
 199,682
Accretion(1)
57,687
 61,502
 76,594
Payments received and other changes, net(212,484) (248,114) (322,447)
Balance at December 31$558,716
 $606,576
 $762,998
Unpaid principal balance at December 31$768,391
 $960,457
 $1,175,441
(1)Accretion is recorded in interest income from loans and leases
     
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The carrying value of PCI loans on the cost recovery method was $2.9 million and $3.3 million at December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The recorded investment of PCI loans on nonaccrual status was $6.7 million and $1.3 million at December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. PCI loans 90 days past due and still accruing were $24.3 million and $37.0 million at December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.
For PCI loans, improved credit loss expectations generally result in the reclassification of nonaccretable difference to accretable yield. Changes in expected cash flows not related to credit improvements or deterioration do not affect the nonaccretable difference.

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The following table summarizes changesALLL for PCI loans was estimated based on the expected cash flows over the life of the loan. BancShares estimated and updated cash flows expected to be collected on individual loans or pools of loans sharing common risk characteristics. BancShares compared the carrying value of all PCI loans to the amountpresent value at each balance sheet date. If the present value was less than the carrying value, the shortfall reduced the remaining credit discount and if it was in excess of the remaining credit discount, an ALLL was recorded through the recognition of provision expense. The ALLL for PCI loans with subsequent increases in expected cash flows to be collected was reduced and any remaining excess was recorded as an adjustment to the accretable yield for 2019, 2018 and 2017.over the loan’s or pool’s remaining life.
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Balance at January 1$312,894
 $316,679
 $335,074
Additions from acquisitions17,403
 6,393
 44,120
Accretion(57,687) (61,502) (76,594)
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference6,489
 5,980
 18,901
Changes in expected cash flows that do not affect nonaccretable difference(27,964) 45,344
 (4,822)
Balance at December 31$251,135
 $312,894
 $316,679


NOTE E
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

Activity in the allowance for non-PCI loan and lease losses by class of loans is summarized as follows:
 Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Construction
and land
development
- commercial
 
Commercial
mortgage
 
Other
commercial
real estate
 
Commercial
and
industrial and leases
 Other 
Residential
mortgage
 
Revolving
mortgage
 
Construction
and land
development
- non-
commercial
 Consumer Total
Non-PCI Loans                   
Allowance for loan and lease losses:                   
Balance at January 1, 2017$28,877
 $48,278
 $3,269
 $56,132
 $3,127
 $14,447
 $21,013
 $1,596
 $28,287
 $205,026
Provision (credits)(4,329) (5,694) 1,280
 11,624
 2,189
 2,096
 2,509
 2,366
 17,098
 29,139
Charge-offs(599) (421) (5) (11,921) (912) (1,376) (2,368) 
 (18,784) (36,386)
Recoveries521
 2,842
 27
 3,989
 285
 539
 1,282
 
 4,603
 14,088
Balance at December 31, 201724,470
 45,005
 4,571
 59,824
 4,689
 15,706
 22,436
 3,962
 31,204
 211,867
Provision (credits)10,533
 (1,490) (2,171) 2,511
 (2,827) 897
 1,112
 (1,520) 22,187
 29,232
Charge-offs(44) (1,140) (69) (10,211) (130) (1,689) (3,235) (219)��(22,817) (39,554)
Recoveries311
 1,076
 150
 3,496
 489
 558
 1,549
 127
 5,267
 13,023
Balance at December 31, 201835,270
 43,451
 2,481
 55,620
 2,221
 15,472
 21,862
 2,350
 35,841
 214,568
Provision (credits)(2,171) 2,384
 (285) 14,212
 (754) 3,481
 (788) 359
 16,611
 33,049
Charge-offs(196) (1,096) 
 (13,352) (100) (1,137) (2,584) 
 (24,562) (43,027)
Recoveries310
 596
 15
 2,894
 869
 416
 1,212
 
 6,703
 13,015
Balance at December 31, 2019$33,213
 $45,335
 $2,211
 $59,374
 $2,236
 $18,232
 $19,702
 $2,709
 $34,593
 $217,605



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The following tables present the allowance and recorded investment in loans and leases by class of loans, as well as the associated impairment method at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2019.
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Construction
and land
development
- commercial
 
Commercial
mortgage
 
Other
commercial
real estate
 
Commercial
and industrial and leases
 Other 
Residential
mortgage
 
Revolving
mortgage
 
Construction
and land
development
- non-commercial
 Consumer Total
Non-PCI Loans                   
Allowance for loan and lease losses:                   
ALLL for loans and leases individually evaluated for impairment$463
 $3,650
 $39
 $1,379
 $103
 $3,278
 $2,722
 $174
 $1,107
 $12,915
ALLL for loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment32,750
 41,685
 2,172
 57,995
 2,133
 14,954
 16,980
 2,535
 33,486
 204,690
Total allowance for loan and lease losses$33,213
 $45,335
 $2,211
 $59,374
 $2,236
 $18,232
 $19,702
 $2,709
 $34,593
 $217,605
Loans and leases:                   
Loans and leases individually evaluated for impairment$4,655
 $70,149
 $1,268
 $12,182
 $639
 $60,442
 $28,869
 $3,882
 $3,513
 $185,599
Loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment1,008,799
 12,212,486
 540,760
 4,391,610
 309,454
 5,233,475
 2,310,203
 353,503
 1,776,891
 28,137,181
Total loan and leases$1,013,454
 $12,282,635
 $542,028
 $4,403,792
 $310,093
 $5,293,917
 $2,339,072
 $357,385
 $1,780,404
 $28,322,780

 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Construction
and land
development
- commercial
 
Commercial
mortgage
 
Other
commercial
real estate
 
Commercial
and industrial and leases
 Other 
Residential
mortgage
 
Revolving
mortgage
 
Construction
and land
development
- non-commercial
 Consumer Total
Non-PCI Loans                   
Allowance for loan and lease losses:                   
ALLL for loans and leases individually evaluated for impairment$490
 $2,671
 $42
 $1,137
 $105
 $1,901
 $2,515
 $81
 $885
 $9,827
ALLL for loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment34,780
 40,780
 2,439
 54,483
 2,116
 13,571
 19,347
 2,269
 34,956
 204,741
Total allowance for loan and lease losses$35,270
 $43,451
 $2,481
 $55,620
 $2,221
 $15,472
 $21,862
 $2,350
 $35,841
 $214,568
Loans and leases:                   
Loans and leases individually evaluated for impairment$2,175
 $55,447
 $860
 $9,868
 $291
 $42,168
 $28,852
 $3,749
 $3,020
 $146,430
Loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment755,679
 10,661,787
 426,125
 3,928,862
 296,133
 4,223,519
 2,514,123
 253,281
 1,710,761
 24,770,270
Total loan and leases$757,854
 $10,717,234
 $426,985
 $3,938,730
 $296,424
 $4,265,687
 $2,542,975
 $257,030
 $1,713,781
 $24,916,700
Activity in the PCI allowance and balances for years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 is summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Allowance for loan losses:     
Balance at January 1$9,144
 $10,026
 $13,769
Provision credits(1,608) (765) (3,447)
Charge-offs
 (117) (296)
Recoveries
 
 
Balance at December 31$7,536
 $9,144
 $10,026


December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Construction
and land
development
- commercial
Commercial
mortgage
Other
commercial
real estate
Commercial
and industrial and leases
OtherResidential
mortgage
Revolving
mortgage
Construction
and land
development
- non-commercial
ConsumerTotal
Non-PCI Loans
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
ALLL for loans and leases individually evaluated for impairment$463 $3,650 $39 $1,379 $103 $3,278 $2,722 $174 $1,107 $12,915 
ALLL for loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment32,750 41,685 2,172 57,995 2,133 14,954 16,980 2,535 33,486 204,690 
Total allowance for loan and lease losses$33,213 $45,335 $2,211 $59,374 $2,236 $18,232 $19,702 $2,709 $34,593 $217,605 
Loans and leases:
Loans and leases individually evaluated for impairment$4,655 $70,149 $1,268 $12,182 $639 $60,442 $28,869 $3,882 $3,513 $185,599 
Loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment1,008,799 12,212,486 540,760 4,391,610 309,454 5,233,475 2,310,203 353,503 1,776,891 28,137,181 
Total loan and leases$1,013,454 $12,282,635 $542,028 $4,403,792 $310,093 $5,293,917 $2,339,072 $357,385 $1,780,404 $28,322,780 
The following table presents the PCI allowance and recorded investment in loans at December 31, 2019 and 2018.2019.
(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Allowance for loan losses:   
ALLL for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality$7,536
 $9,144
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality558,716
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(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2019
Allowance for loan losses:
ALLL for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality$7,536 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality558,716 
At December 31, 2019, and 2018, $139.4 million and $186.6 million, respectively, in PCI loans experienced an adverse change in expected cash flows since the date of acquisition. The corresponding valuation reserve was $7.5 million and $9.1 million, respectively.million.

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The following tables present the recorded investment and related allowance in non-PCI impaired loans and leases by class of loans, as well as the unpaid principle balance.
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
With a
recorded
allowance
 
With no
recorded
allowance
 Total Unpaid
principal
balance
 
Related
allowance
recorded
Non-PCI impaired loans and leases         
Commercial:         
Construction and land development$1,851
 $2,804
 $4,655
 $5,109
 $463
Commercial mortgage42,394
 27,755
 70,149
 74,804
 3,650
Other commercial real estate318
 950
 1,268
 1,360
 39
Commercial and industrial and leases7,547
 4,635
 12,182
 13,993
 1,379
Other406
 233
 639
 661
 103
Total commercial loans52,516
 36,377
 88,893
 95,927
 5,634
Noncommercial:         
Residential mortgage48,796
 11,646
 60,442
 64,741
 3,278
Revolving mortgage26,104
 2,765
 28,869
 31,960
 2,722
Construction and land development2,470
 1,412
 3,882
 4,150
 174
Consumer3,472
 41
 3,513
 3,821
 1,107
Total noncommercial loans$80,842
 $15,864
 $96,706
 $104,672
 $7,281
Total non-PCI impaired loans and leases$133,358
 $52,241
 $185,599
 $200,599
 $12,915
          
 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
With a
recorded
allowance
 
With no
recorded
allowance
 Total Unpaid
principal
balance
 
Related
allowance
recorded
Non-PCI impaired loans and leases         
Commercial:         
Construction and land development$1,897
 $278
 $2,175
 $2,606
 $490
Commercial mortgage34,177
 21,270
 55,447
 61,317
 2,671
Other commercial real estate243
 617
 860
 946
 42
Commercial and industrial and leases7,153
 2,715
 9,868
 14,695
 1,137
Other216
 75
 291
 301
 105
Total commercial loans43,686
 24,955
 68,641
 79,865
 4,445
Noncommercial:         
Residential mortgage40,359
 1,809
 42,168
 45,226
 1,901
Revolving mortgage25,751
 3,101
 28,852
 31,371
 2,515
Construction and land development2,337
 1,412
 3,749
 4,035
 81
Consumer2,940
 80
 3,020
 3,405
 885
Total noncommercial loans71,387
 6,402
 77,789
 84,037
 5,382
Total non-PCI impaired loans and leases$115,073
 $31,357
 $146,430
 $163,902
 $9,827

December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)With a
recorded
allowance
With no
recorded
allowance
TotalUnpaid
principal
balance
Related
allowance
recorded
Non-PCI impaired loans and leases
Commercial:
Construction and land development$1,851 $2,804 $4,655 $5,109 $463 
Commercial mortgage42,394 27,755 70,149 74,804 3,650 
Other commercial real estate318 950 1,268 1,360 39 
Commercial and industrial and leases7,547 4,635 12,182 13,993 1,379 
Other406 233 639 661 103 
Total commercial loans52,516 36,377 88,893 95,927 5,634 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage48,796 11,646 60,442 64,741 3,278 
Revolving mortgage26,104 2,765 28,869 31,960 2,722 
Construction and land development2,470 1,412 3,882 4,150 174 
Consumer3,472 41 3,513 3,821 1,107 
Total noncommercial loans80,842 15,864 96,706 104,672 7,281 
Total non-PCI impaired loans and leases$133,358 $52,241 $185,599 $200,599 $12,915 
Non-PCI impaired loans less than $500,000 that were collectively evaluated werewas $41.0 million and $47.1 million at December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

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2019.
The following tables show the average non-PCI impaired loan balance and the interest income recognized by loan class for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 and 2017:2018:
 2019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Average
Balance
 Interest Income Recognized 
Average
Balance
 Interest Income Recognized 
Average
Balance
 Interest Income Recognized
Non-PCI impaired loans and leases:           
Commercial:           
Construction and land development$3,915
 $53
 $1,734
 $84
 $858
 $37
Commercial mortgage64,363
 2,188
 65,943
 2,569
 73,815
 2,596
Other commercial real estate919
 27
 1,225
 43
 1,642
 34
Commercial and industrial and leases11,884
 482
 9,560
 364
 11,600
 427
Other396
 11
 135
 3
 426
 22
Total commercial81,477
 2,761
 78,597
 3,063
 88,341
 3,116
Noncommercial:           
Residential mortgage52,045
 1,386
 41,368
 1,237
 33,818
 990
Revolving mortgage29,516
 1,009
 26,759
 900
 14,022
 436
Construction and land development3,589
 116
 3,677
 172
 3,383
 145
Consumer3,311
 138
 2,722
 116
 2,169
 103
Total noncommercial88,461
 2,649
 74,526
 2,425
 53,392
 1,674
Total non-PCI impaired loans and leases$169,938
 $5,410
 $153,123
 $5,488
 $141,733
 $4,790
            


20192018
(Dollars in thousands)Average
Balance
Interest Income RecognizedAverage
Balance
Interest Income Recognized
Non-PCI impaired loans and leases:
Commercial:
Construction and land development$3,915 $53 $1,734 $84 
Commercial mortgage64,363 2,188 65,943 2,569 
Other commercial real estate919 27 1,225 43 
Commercial and industrial and leases11,884 482 9,560 364 
Other396 11 135 
Total commercial81,477 2,761 78,597 3,063 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage52,045 1,386 41,368 1,237 
Revolving mortgage29,516 1,009 26,759 900 
Construction and land development3,589 116 3,677 172 
Consumer3,311 138 2,722 116 
Total noncommercial88,461 2,649 74,526 2,425 
Total non-PCI impaired loans and leases$169,938 $5,410 $153,123 $5,488 
Troubled Debt Restructurings

BancShares accounts for certain loan modifications or restructurings as TDRs. In general, the modification or restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, a concession is granted to the borrower that creditors would not otherwise consider. Concessions may relate to the contractual interest rate, maturity date, payment structure or other actions. The majority ofWithin our allowance for credit loss models, TDRs are not individually evaluated unless determined to be collateral-dependent and are included in the special mention, substandard or doubtful credit quality indicators,definition of default which resultsprovides for a 100% probability of default applied within the models. As a result, subsequent changes in more elevated loss expectations when projectingdefault status do not impact the expected cash flows used to determinecalculation of the allowance for credit losses on TDR loans.
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The Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus was published by banking regulators in April 2020 to clarify expectations around loan losses associated with these loans. The lower the credit quality indicator, the lower the estimated expected cash flowsmodifications and the greater the allowance recorded. Alldetermination of TDRs are individually evaluated for impairment through reviewborrowers experiencing COVID-19-related financial difficulty. BancShares applied this regulatory guidance during its TDR identification process for short-term loan forbearance agreements as a result of collateral values or analysis of cash flows at least annually.

COVID-19 and in most cases is not recording these as TDRs.
The following tabletables provides a summary of total TDRs by accrual status. Total TDRs at December 31, 2020 were $208.2 million. Total TDRs at December 31, 2019, were $171.2 million, of which $154.0 million were non-PCI and $17.2 million were PCI. Total TDRs at December 31, 2018, were $156.1 million, of which $137.9 million were non-PCI and $18.2 million were PCI. Total TDRs at December 31, 2017, were $164.6 million, of which $146.1 million were non-PCI and $18.5 million were PCI.
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)AccruingNonaccruingTotal
Commercial loans:
Construction and land development$578 $54 $632 
Owner occupied commercial mortgage37,574 10,889 48,463 
Non-owner occupied commercial mortgage18,336 1,649 19,985 
Commercial and industrial and leases29,131 3,528 32,659 
Total commercial loans85,619 16,120 101,739 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage29,458 19,380 48,838 
Revolving mortgage20,124 7,128 27,252 
Construction and land development1,573 1,582 
Consumer auto2,018 696 2,714 
Consumer other955 137 1,092 
Total consumer loans54,128 27,350 81,478 
PCD loans17,617 7,346 24,963 
Total loans$157,364 $50,816 $208,180 
December 31, 2019December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)AccruingNonaccruing TotalAccruingNonaccruingTotal
Commercial loans:
Construction and land development$487 $2,279 $2,766 $1,946 $352 $2,298 
Commercial mortgage50,819 11,116 61,935 53,270 7,795 61,065 
Other commercial real estate571 571 851 860 
Commercial and industrial and leases9,430 2,409 11,839 7,986 2,060 10,046 
Other320 105 425 118 173 291 
Total commercial loans61,627 15,909 77,536 64,171 10,389 74,560 
Noncommercial:
Residential mortgage41,813 16,048 57,861 37,903 9,621 47,524 
Revolving mortgage21,032 7,367 28,399 20,492 8,196 28,688 
Construction and land development1,452 2,430 3,882 2,227 110 2,337 
Consumer2,826 688 3,514 2,300 721 3,021 
Total noncommercial loans67,123 26,533 93,656 62,922 18,648 81,570 
Total loans$128,750 $42,442 $171,192 $127,093 $29,037 $156,130 
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)Accruing Nonaccruing  Total  Accruing Nonaccruing  Total Accruing Nonaccruing Total
Commercial loans:                 
Construction and land development$487
 $2,279
 $2,766
 $1,946
 $352
 $2,298
 $4,089
 $483
 $4,572
Commercial mortgage50,819
 11,116
 61,935
 53,270
 7,795
 61,065
 62,358
 15,863
 78,221
Other commercial real estate571
 
 571
 851
 9
 860
 1,012
 788
 1,800
Commercial and industrial and leases9,430
 2,409
 11,839
 7,986
 2,060
 10,046
 8,320
 1,958
 10,278
Other320
 105
 425
 118
 173
 291
 521
 
 521
Total commercial loans61,627
 15,909
 77,536
 64,171
 10,389
 74,560
 76,300
 19,092
 95,392
Noncommercial:                 
Residential mortgage41,813
 16,048
 57,861
 37,903
 9,621
 47,524
 34,067
 9,475
 43,542
Revolving mortgage21,032
 7,367
 28,399
 20,492
 8,196
 28,688
 17,673
 5,180
 22,853
Construction and land development1,452
 2,430
 3,882
 2,227
 110
 2,337
 
 
 
Consumer2,826
 688
 3,514
 2,300
 721
 3,021
 2,351
 423
 2,774
Total noncommercial loans67,123
 26,533
 93,656
 62,922
 18,648
 81,570
 54,091
 15,078
 69,169
Total loans$128,750
 $42,442
 $171,192
 $127,093
 $29,037
 $156,130
 $130,391
 $34,170
 $164,561
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The following tables provide the types of modifications designated TDRs made during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, as well as a summary of loans that were modified as a TDR during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 that subsequently defaulted during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017.2018. BancShares defines payment default as movement of the TDR to nonaccrual status, which is generally 90 days past due, foreclosure or charge-off, whichever occurs first.
 2019 2018 2017
 All restructurings Restructurings with payment default All restructurings Restructurings with payment default All restructurings Restructurings with payment default
 Number of LoansRecorded investment at period end Number of LoansRecorded investment at period end Number of LoansRecorded investment at period end Number of LoansRecorded investment at period end Number of LoansRecorded investment at period end Number of LoansRecorded investment at period end
(Dollars in thousands)                 
Loans and leases                 
Interest only period provided                 
Commercial loans11$1,595
 1$238
 3$1,003
 $
 5$1,124
 1$634
Noncommercial loans74,018
 22,717
 
 
 182
 
Total interest only185,613
 32,955
 31,003
 
 61,206
 1634
                  
Loan term extension                 
Commercial loans163,904
 5533
 213,933
 4675
 133,007
 
Noncommercial loans2342
 1306
 211,554
 4190
 343,510
 2273
Total loan term extension184,246
 6839
 425,487
 8865
 476,517
 2273
                  
Below market interest rate                 
Commercial loans9013,932
 242,634
 8512,859
 242,998
 9214,811
 323,392
Noncommercial loans17612,458
 664,014
 18415,545
 685,461
 27115,601
 784,591
Total below market interest rate26626,390
 906,648
 26928,404
 928,459
 36330,412
 1107,983
                  
Discharged from bankruptcy                 
Commercial loans255,571
 205,028
 262,043
 8825
 393,012
 26708
Noncommercial loans17810,349
 714,239
 1516,617
 563,169
 1777,853
 652,392
Total discharged from bankruptcy20315,920
 919,267
 1778,660
 643,994
 21610,865
 913,100
Total restructurings505$52,169
 190$19,709
 491$43,554
 164$13,318
 632$49,000
 204$11,990

202020192018
All restructuringsRestructurings with payment defaultAll restructuringsRestructurings with payment defaultAll restructuringsRestructurings with payment default
Number of loansAmortized cost at period endNumber of loansAmortized cost at period endNumber of loansAmortized cost at period endNumber of loansAmortized cost at period endNumber of loansAmortized cost at period endNumber of loansAmortized cost at period end
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans and leases
Interest only period provided
Commercial loans31$28,145 4$4,498 11$1,595 1$238 3$1,003 0$
Consumer loans64,169 52,569 74,018 22,717 00
Total interest only3732,314 97,067 185,613 32,955 31,003 0
Loan term extension
Commercial loans265,444 51,471 163,904 5533 213,933 4675 
Consumer loans665,689 433,241 2342 1306 211,554 4190 
Total loan term extension9211,133 484,712 184,246 6839 425,487 8865 
Below market interest rate
Commercial loans9833,870 261,912 9013,932 242,634 8512,859 242,998 
Consumer loans1566,074 603,897 17612,458 664,014 18415,545 685,461 
Total below market interest rate25439,944 865,809 26626,390 906,648 26928,404 928,459 
Discharged from bankruptcy
Commercial loans301,168 17286 255,571 205,028 262,043 8825 
Consumer loans1868,129 662,928 17810,349 714,239 1516,617 563,169 
Total discharged from bankruptcy2169,297 833,214 20315,920 919,267 1778,660 643,994 
Total restructurings599$92,688 226$20,802 505$52,169 190$19,709 491$43,554 164$13,318 

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the pre-modification and post-modification outstanding amortized cost of loans modified as TDRs were not materially different.
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NOTE F
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Major classifications of premises and equipment at December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 are summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Useful Life ( years)
 2019 2018
Landindefinite $335,093
 $306,734
Premises and leasehold improvements3 - 40 1,228,588
 1,228,582
Furniture, equipment and software3 - 10 595,686
 560,923
Total  2,159,367
 2,096,239
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization  914,971
 892,060
Total premises and equipment  $1,244,396
 $1,204,179


(Dollars in thousands)
Useful Life ( years)
20202019
Landindefinite$336,258 $335,093 
Premises and leasehold improvements3 - 401,286,092 1,228,588 
Furniture, equipment and software3 - 10639,109 595,686 
Total2,261,459 2,159,367 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization1,010,176 914,971 
Total premises and equipment$1,251,283 $1,244,396 
Depreciation and amortization expense was $108.6 million, $103.8 million $96.8 million and $90.8$96.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively.

NOTE G
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (“OREO”)

The following table explains changes in other real estate owned during 2019(“OREO”) for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2018.2019.
(Dollars in thousands)OREO
Balance at January 1, 2018$51,097
Additions24,997
Acquired in business combinations4,454
Sales(28,128)
Write-downs/losses(4,390)
Balance at December 31, 201848,030
Additions21,684
Acquired in business combinations5,459
Sales(24,432)
Write-downs/losses(4,150)
Balance at December 31, 2019$46,591

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Balance at January 1$46,591 $48,030 
Additions26,822 21,684 
Acquired in business combinations9,813 5,459 
Sales(26,726)(24,432)
Write-downs/losses(5,610)(4,150)
Balance at December 3150,890 46,591 
At December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, BancShares had $14.5$5.8 million and $17.2$14.5 million, respectively, of foreclosed residential real estate property in OREO. The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property in the process of foreclosure was $23.0$29.4 million and $22.0$23.0 million at December 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, respectively. Gains recorded on the sale of OREO were $1.5$1.6 million and $1.2$1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.

NOTE H
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

BancShares’ annual impairment test, conducted as of July 31 each year, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that may trigger a decline in the value of the reporting unit or otherwise indicate that a potential impairment exists, resulted in no indication of goodwill impairment. Subsequent to the annual impairment test, there were no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill should be tested for impairment during the interim period between annual tests. No goodwill impairment was recorded during 20192020 or 2018.2019.


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The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Balance at January 1$349,398 $236,347 
Recognized in the Community Financial acquisition686 — 
Measurement period adjustments(1)
214 — 
Recognized in the Biscayne Bancshares acquisition— 46,521 
Recognized in the First South Bancorp acquisition— 13,896 
Recognized in the Entegra acquisition52,634 
Balance at December 31$350,298 $349,398 
(1)See Note B, Business Combinations for additional information
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Beginning Balance$236,347
 $150,601
Recognized in the Biscayne Bancshares acquisition46,521
 
Recognized in the First South Bancorp acquisition13,896
 
Recognized in the Entegra acquisition52,634
 
Recognized in HomeBancorp acquisition
 57,616
Recognized in Capital Commerce acquisition
 10,680
Recognized in Palmetto Heritage acquisition
 17,450
Balance at December 31$349,398
 $236,347
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Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets include mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) on loans sold to third parties with servicing retained, core deposit intangibles which represent the estimated fair value of acquired core deposits and other customer relationships, and other intangible assets acquired such as other servicing rights acquired.

and noncompete agreements.
Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)

Our portfolio of residential mortgage loans serviced for third parties was $3.31 billion, $3.38 billion $2.95 billion and $2.81$2.95 billion as of December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively. The majority of these loans were originated by BancShares and sold to third parties on a non-recourse basis with servicing rights retained. At December 31, 2019,2020, a portion of the MSRs were related to originations by Entegra originations prior to acquisition. These retained servicing rights are recorded as a servicing asset and reported in other intangible assets. The mortgage servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value and then carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair market value. The amortization expense related to mortgage servicing rights is included as a reduction of mortgage income.

The activity of the mortgage servicing asset for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 is presented in the following table:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Balance at January 1$21,396
 $21,945
 $20,415
Servicing rights originated6,149
 5,258
 7,174
Servicing rights acquired in Entegra transaction1,873
 
 
Amortization(6,233) (5,807) (5,648)
Valuation allowance (increase) decrease(222) 
 4
Balance at December 31$22,963
 $21,396
 $21,945

(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Balance at January 1$22,963 $21,396 $21,945 
Servicing rights originated8,006 6,149 5,258 
Servicing rights acquired in Entegra transaction1,873 
Amortization(8,400)(6,233)(5,807)
Valuation allowance increase(4,143)(222)
Balance at December 31$18,426 $22,963 $21,396 

Contractually specified mortgageThe following table presents the activity in the servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees earnedasset valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017, were $7.9 million, $7.5 million and $7.1 million, respectively, and reported in mortgage income.2018:

(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Beginning balance$222 $$
Valuation allowance increase4,143 222 
Ending balance$4,365 $222 $
BancShares recorded valuation allowance provision expense of $222 thousand, 0 provision expense, and a $4 thousand provision reversal in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Valuation of mortgage servicing rights is performed using a pooling methodology. Similar loans are pooled together and evaluated on a discounted earnings basis to determine the present value of future earnings.

Contractually specified mortgage servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees earned for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, were $8.5 million, $7.9 million and $7.5 million, respectively, and reported in mortgage income.
Key economic assumptions used to value mortgage servicing rights as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, were as follows:
 2019 2018
Discount rate - conventional fixed loans8.92% 9.69%
Discount rate - all loans excluding conventional fixed loans9.92% 10.69%
Weighted average constant prepayment rate13.72% 9.26%
Weighted average cost to service a loan$87.09
 $87.52



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20202019
Discount rate - conventional fixed loans7.92 %8.92 %
Discount rate - all loans excluding conventional fixed loans8.92 %9.92 %
Weighted average constant prepayment rate20.62 %13.72 %
Weighted average cost to service a loan$87.58 $87.09 
The discount rate is based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 700 basis points for conventional fixed loans and 800 basis points for all other loans. The 700 and 800 basis points are used as a risk premium when calculating the discount rate. The prepayment rate is derived from the Public Securities Association Standard Prepayment model, which compared to actual prepayment rates annually for reasonableness. The average cost to service a loan is based on the number of loans serviced and the total costs to service the loans.

Core Deposit Intangibles
Core deposit intangibles represent the estimated fair value of core deposits and other customer relationships acquired. They are being amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives. The weighted average useful life of core deposit intangibles acquired in 20192020 is 10.29 years.

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The following information relates to core deposit intangible assets, which are being amortized over their estimated useful lives:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Balance at January 1$48,232
 $51,151
Balance at January 1$43,386 $48,232 
Acquired in Community Financial transactionAcquired in Community Financial transaction536 — 
Acquired in Biscayne Bancshares transaction4,745
 
Acquired in Biscayne Bancshares transaction— 4,745 
Acquired in First South Bancorp transaction2,268
 
Acquired in First South Bancorp transaction— 2,268 
Acquired in Entegra transaction4,487
 
Acquired in Entegra transaction— 4,487 
Acquired in the HomeBancorp transaction
 9,860
Acquired in the Capital Commerce transaction
 2,680
Acquired in the Palmetto Heritage transaction
 1,706
Amortization(16,346) (17,165)Amortization(14,255)(16,346)
Balance at December 31$43,386
 $48,232
Balance at December 31$29,667 $43,386 
The gross amount of core deposit intangible assets and accumulated amortization as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, are:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Gross balance$154,507
 $143,007
Accumulated amortization(111,121) (94,775)
Carrying value$43,386
 $48,232


(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Gross balance$127,842 $154,507 
Accumulated amortization(98,175)(111,121)
Carrying value$29,667 $43,386 
Based on current estimated useful lives and carrying values, BancShares anticipates amortization expense for core deposit intangibles in subsequent periods will be:
(Dollars in thousands)
2021$10,948 
20227,743 
20235,129 
20242,658 
2025 and subsequent3,189 
$29,667 
(Dollars in thousands) 
2020$14,165
202110,850
20227,658
20235,056
2024 and subsequent5,657
 $43,386


Miscellaneous IntangiblesNOTE I

DEPOSITS
Other servicing rightsDeposits at December 31, 2020 and 2019 were acquired as partfollows:
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Demand$18,014,029 $12,926,796 
Checking with interest10,591,687 8,284,302 
Money market accounts8,632,713 6,817,752 
Savings3,304,167 2,564,777 
Time2,889,013 3,837,609 
Total deposits$43,431,609 $34,431,236 
Time deposits with a denomination of a business combination and relate to the sale of the guaranteed portion of government guaranteed loans with servicing retained. The amount of the other servicing rights$250,000 or more were $1.9$670.4 million and $2.7$891.2 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively. The amortization related to other servicing rights is recorded in other noninterest income.

At December 31, 2020, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were:
(Dollars in thousands)Year ended December 31
2021$1,844,860 
2022648,516 
2023143,272 
202467,908 
202542,960 
Thereafter141,497 
Total time deposits$2,889,013 
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NOTE I
DEPOSITS
Deposits at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Demand$12,926,796
 $11,882,670
Checking with interest5,782,967
 5,338,511
Money market accounts9,319,087
 8,194,818
Savings2,564,777
 2,499,750
Time3,837,609
 2,756,711
Total deposits$34,431,236
 $30,672,460

Time deposits with a denomination of $250,000 or more were $891.2 million and $567.3 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

At December 31, 2019, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were:
(Dollars in thousands)Year ended December 31
2020$2,971,410
2021306,490
2022386,094
2023106,782
202449,453
Thereafter17,380
Total time deposits$3,837,609


NOTE J
BORROWINGS

Short-term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings at December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements$442,956
 $543,936
Notes payable to FHLB of Atlanta255,000
 28,500
Other short-term debt40,277
 
Unamortized purchase accounting adjustments(1)

 (149)
Total short-term borrowings$738,233
 $572,287
(1)At December 31, 2018, unamortized purchase accounting adjustments were $149 thousand for FHLB borrowings.

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements$641,487 $442,956 
Notes payable to FHLB of Atlanta255,000 
Other short-term debt40,277 
Total short-term borrowings$641,487 $738,233 
At December 31, 2019,2020, BancShares had unused credit lines allowing contingent access to overnight borrowings of up to $582.7$598.0 million on an unsecured basis. Additionally, under borrowing arrangements with the FRB of Richmond and FHLB of Atlanta, BancShares has access to an additional $8.99$11.31 billion on a secured basis.

Repurchase Agreements

BancShares utilizes securities sold under agreements to repurchase to facilitate the needs of customers and secure wholesale funding needs. Repurchase agreements are transactions whereby BancShares offers to sell to a counterparty an undivided interest in an eligible security at an agreed upon purchase price, and which obligates BancShares to repurchase the security at an agreed upon date, repurchase price and interest rate. These agreements are recorded at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction and are reflected as securities sold under customer repurchase agreements.

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BancShares monitors collateral levels on a continuous basis and maintains records of each transaction specifically describing the applicable security and the counterparty’s fractional interest in that security, and segregates the security from general assets in accordance with regulations governing custodial holdings of securities. The primary risk with repurchase agreements is market risk associated with the investments securing the transactions, as additional collateral may be required based on fair value changes of the underlying investments. Securities pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements are maintained with safekeeping agents. The carrying value of available for sale investment securities pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements was $477.6$689.3 million and $598.6$477.6 million at December 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.
At December 31, 2020, BancShares held $641.5 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, with overnight and continuous remaining contractual maturities, made up of $432.8 million collateralized by government agency securities and $208.7 million collateralized by commercial mortgage-backed securities. At December 31, 2019, BancShares held securities sold under agreements to repurchase of $443.0 million, at December 31, 2019, with overnight and continuous remaining contractual maturities collateralized by government agency securities and $543.9 million at December 31, 2018, with overnight and continuous remaining contractual maturities collateralized by U.S Treasury securities.

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Long-term Borrowings

Long-term borrowings at December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 include:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 1.75% maturing June 30, 2036$88,145
 $88,145
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.25% maturing June 15, 203419,588
 19,588
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.85% maturing April 7, 203410,310
 10,310
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.00% maturing July 7, 2036
 4,124
Junior subordinated debentures at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.80% maturing March 30, 203414,433
 
Junior subordinated debentures at 7.00% maturing December 31, 202620,000
 20,000
Junior subordinated debentures at 6.50% maturing October 1, 20257,500
 
Junior subordinated debentures at 7.13% maturing February 25, 20255,000
 
Obligations under capitalized leases extending to December 20508,230
 13,160
Notes payable to FHLBs of Atlanta and Chicago with rates ranging from 0.75% to 3.17% and maturing through March 2032317,191
 165,205
Unsecured term loan at 1-month LIBOR plus 1.10% maturing September 5, 202296,425
 
Unamortized purchase accounting adjustments(1)
(1,569) (1,426)
Other long-term debt3,385
 761
Total long-term obligations$588,638
 $319,867

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Fixed-to-Floating subordinated notes at 3.375% maturing March 15, 2030$350,000 $
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 1.75% maturing June 30, 203688,145 88,145 
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.25% maturing June 15, 203419,588 19,588 
Junior subordinated debenture at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.85% maturing April 7, 203410,310 10,310 
Junior subordinated debentures at 3-month LIBOR plus 2.80% maturing March 30, 203414,433 14,433 
Junior subordinated debentures at 7.00% maturing December 31, 2026(1)
20,000 20,000 
Junior subordinated debentures at 6.50% maturing October 1, 2025(2)
7,500 7,500 
Junior subordinated debentures at 7.13% called February 25, 2020(2)
5,000 
Notes payable to FHLBs of Atlanta and Chicago with rates ranging from 0.75% to 2.99% and maturing through March 2032655,175 317,191 
Unsecured term loan at 1-month LIBOR plus 1.10% maturing September 5, 202282,125 96,425 
Obligations under capitalized leases extending to December 20506,308 8,230 
Unamortized issuance costs(3,459)
Unamortized purchase accounting adjustments(3)
(1,999)(1,569)
Other long-term debt37 3,385 
Total long-term obligations$1,248,163 $588,638 
(1) Assumed in HomeBancorp acquisition.
(2) Assumed in Biscayne BancShares acquisition.
(3) At December 31, 2020, unamortized purchase accounting adjustments were $2.0 million for subordinated debentures. At December 31, 2019, unamortized purchase accounting adjustments were $1.6 million for subordinated debentures and $6 thousand for FHLB advances.
(1) At December 31, 2019, unamortized purchase accounting adjustments were $1.6Issuance of Subordinated Debt
On March 4, 2020, BancShares completed its public offering of $350 million for subordinated debenturesaggregate principal amount of its 3.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 and $6 thousand for FHLB advances. At December 31, 2018, unamortized purchase accounting adjustments were $1.4 million for subordinated debentures.

redeemable at the option of BancShares starting with the interest payment due March 15, 2025, subject to obtaining the prior approval of the Federal Reserve to the extent such approval is then required under the rules of the Federal Reserve, or earlier upon the occurrence of certain events.
At December 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, BancShares recordedheld $132.5 million and $122.2 million, respectively, in junior subordinated debentures representing obligations to FCB/NC Capital Trust III, FCB/SC Capital Trust II, SCB Capital Trust I, CCBI Capital Trust I and Macon Capital Trust I special purpose entities and grantor trusts (“the Trusts”) for trust preferred securities. The Trusts had outstanding trust preferred securities of $128.5 million and $118.5 million at December 31, 20192020 and 2018, respectively,2019, which mature in 2036, 2034, 2034 2036 and 2034, respectively, and may be redeemed at par in whole or in part at any time. BancShares has guaranteed all obligations of its subsidiaries, FCB Capital Trust III and FCB/SC Capital Trust II. FCB has guaranteed all obligations of its trust subsidiaries, SCB Capital Trust I CCBI Capital Trust I and Macon Capital Trust I. Macon Capital Trust I, which was acquired from Entegra during the fourth quarter of 2019 and has a related obligation of $14.4 million. CCBI Capital Trust I was acquired from Capital Commerce during the fourth quarter of 2018 and was fully redeemed, in whole, during 2019.

Long-term obligations included $32.5 million and $20.0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, of junior subordinated debentures maturing through 2026, assumed in the Biscayne Bancshares and HomeBancorp acquisitions.

Long-term borrowings maturing in each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 20192020 and thereafter include:
 Year ended December 31
2020$61,995
202113,332
2022114,138
2023125,500
20246,526
Thereafter267,147
Total long-term borrowings$588,638


(Dollars in thousands)Year ended December 31
2021$10,000 
202298,709 
2023125,500 
20246,144 
20257,500 
Thereafter1,000,310 
Total long-term borrowings$1,248,163 
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NOTE K
FDIC SHARED-LOSS PAYABLE

At December 31, 2019,2020, shared-loss protection remains for single family residential loans acquired in the amount of $44.8$34.5 million. The shared-loss agreements for two FDIC-assisted transactions include provisions related to payments owed to the FDIC at the termination of the agreements if actual cumulative losses on covered assets are lower than originally estimated by the FDIC at the time of acquisition (“clawback liability”). As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the estimated clawback liability was $15.6 million and $112.4 million, and $105.6respectively, as a result of a payment to the FDIC in the first quarter of 2020 for $99.5 million respectively. Therelated to one of the transactions. We expect to make a clawback liability payment dates areto the FDIC in March 2020 and March 2021.

2021 in the amount of $15.9 million.
The following table provides changes in the FDIC shared-loss payable for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Beginning balance$105,618
 $101,342
Accretion6,777
 4,023
Adjustments related to changes in assumptions
 253
Ending balance$112,395
 $105,618

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Beginning balance$112,395 $105,618 
Accretion2,674 6,777 
Payment made to the FDIC to settle shared-loss agreement(99,468)
Ending balance$15,601 $112,395 

NOTE L
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY, DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS

BancShares and FCB are required to meet minimum capital requirements set forth by regulatory authorities. Certain activities such as, the ability to undertake new business initiatives, including acquisitions, the access to and cost of funding for new business initiatives, the ability to pay dividends, the ability to repurchase shares or other capital instruments, the level of deposit insurance costs, and the level and nature of regulatory oversight depend, in large part, on a financial institution’s capital strength.

Bank regulatory agencies approved regulatory capital guidelines (“Basel III”) aimed at strengthening existing capital requirements for banking organizations. Basel III became effective for BancShares on January 1, 2015. Under Basel III, requirements include a common equity Tier 1 ratio minimum of 4.50%, Tier 1 risk-based capital minimum of 6.00%, total risk-based capital ratio minimum of 8.00% and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio minimum of 4.00%. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements may result in certain actions by regulators that could have a direct, material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Basel III also introduced a capital conservation buffer in addition to the regulatory minimum capital requirements which was phased in annually over four years beginning January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increasing each subsequent year by an additional 0.625%. At January 1, 2018, the capital conservation buffer was 1.875%. As fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the capital conservation buffer is 2.50%.
Based on the most recent notifications from its regulators, BancShares and FCB is well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. As of December 31, 2019,2020, BancShares and FCB met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject and were not aware of any conditions or events that would affect each entity’s well-capitalized status.
Following is an analysis of capital ratios under Basel III guidelines for BancShares and FCB as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Requirements to be well-capitalizedAmountRatioAmountRatio
BancShares
Total risk-based capital10.00 %$4,577,212 13.81 %$3,731,501 12.12 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00 3,856,086 11.63 3,344,305 10.86 
Common equity Tier 16.50 3,516,149 10.61 3,344,305 10.86 
Leverage capital5.00 3,856,086 7.86 3,344,305 8.81 
FCB
Total risk-based capital10.00 4,543,496 13.72 3,837,670 12.46 
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00 4,276,870 12.92 3,554,974 11.54 
Common equity Tier 16.50 4,276,870 12.92 3,554,974 11.54 
Leverage capital5.00 4,276,870 8.72 3,554,974 9.38 
As of January 1, 2019, the capital conservation buffer was fully phased in at 2.50%. BancShares and 2018:FCB had capital conservation buffers of 5.63% and 5.72%, respectively, at December 31, 2020.
   December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Requirements to be well-capitalized Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
BancShares         
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00% $3,344,305
 10.86% $3,463,307
 12.67%
Common equity Tier 16.50
 3,344,305
 10.86
 3,463,307
 12.67
Total risk-based capital10.00
 3,731,501
 12.12
 3,826,626
 13.99
Leverage capital5.00
 3,344,305
 8.81
 3,463,307
 9.77
FCB         
Tier 1 risk-based capital8.00
 3,554,974
 11.54
 3,315,742
 12.17
Common equity Tier 16.50
 3,554,974
 11.54
 3,315,742
 12.17
Total risk-based capital10.00
 3,837,670
 12.46
 3,574,561
 13.12
Leverage capital5.00
 3,554,974
 9.38
 3,315,742
 9.39
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BancShares and FCB had capital conservation buffers of 4.12% and 4.46%, respectively, at December 31, 2019. These buffers exceeded the 2.50% requirement, and therefore, result in no limit on distributions.

At December 31, 2019,2020, Tier 2 capital of BancShares included $128.5 million of trust preferred capital securities and $32.5$377.5 million of qualifying subordinated debentures, compared to $118.5$128.5 million of trust preferred capital securities and $20.0$32.5 million of qualifying subordinated debentures included at December 31, 2018.

2019.
BancShares has two classes of common stock—Class A common and Class B common shares. Shares of Class A common have 1 vote per share, while shares of Class B common have 16 votes per share.

On January 28,During 2020, the Board authorized share repurchasesBancShares repurchased a total of up to 500,000813,090 shares of BancShares’ Class A common stock, or 8.4% of outstanding shares of as of December 31, 2019, for the period February 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This authority will supersede all previously approved authorities.

$333.8 million at an average cost per share of $410.48.During 2019, BancShares repurchased a total of 998,910 shares of Class A common stock, or 9.4% of outstanding shares of as of December 31, 2018, for $450.8 million at an average cost per share of $451.33. During 2018, BancShares repurchased a total of 382,000 shares of Class A common stock, or 3.5% of outstanding shares of as of December 31, 2017, for $165.3 million at an average cost per share of $432.78451.33. All share repurchases were executed under previously approved authorities. Subsequent to year-end through February 14,
Upon expiration of the most recent share repurchase authorization on July 31, 2020, share repurchase activity has ended and will be reevaluated in subsequent periods.
Issuance of Depositary Shares
On March 12, 2020, BancShares repurchasedissued and sold an additional 120,990aggregate of 13,800,000 depositary shares (the “Depositary Shares”), each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Class5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, common stock for $63.8 million at an average costpar value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), with a liquidation preference of $25 per Depositary Share (equivalent to $1,000 per share of $527.27the Series A Preferred Stock) for a total of $345 million.

The capital raise provides liquidity for general corporate purposes, which may include, but is not limited to, providing capital to support our growth organically or through strategic acquisitions, financing investments and capital expenditures, for funding investments in First Citizens Bank as regulatory capital, and redeeming or repurchasing BancShares’ common stock.
Dividend Restrictions
The Board of Directors of FCB may approve distributions, including dividends, as it deems appropriate, subject to the requirements of the FDIC and the General Statutes of North Carolina, provided that the distributions do not reduce capital below applicable capital requirements. As of December 31, 2019,2020, the maximum amount of distributions was limited to $651.7 million$1.70 billion to preserve well-capitalized status. Dividends declared by FCB and paid to BancShares amounted to $229.7 million in 2020, $149.8 million in 2019 and $242.9 million in 2018 and $50.4 million in 2017.2018. Payment of dividends is made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is contingent upon satisfactory earnings as well as projected future capital needs. BancShares’ principal source of liquidity for payment of shareholder dividends is the dividend it receives from FCB.

BancShares and FCB are subject to various requirements imposed by state and federal banking statutes and regulations, including regulations requiring the maintenance of reserve balances at the Federal Reserve Bank. Banks are allowed to reduce the required balances by the amount of vault cash. For 2019,2020, the requirements averaged $730.7$115.2 million.

NOTE M
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Accumulated other comprehensive loss included Effective March 26, 2020, the following at December 31, 2019 and 2018:Federal Reserve Board reduced the reserve requirement ratio to 0%, eliminating the reserve requirement for all depository institutions.
104
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income
 (loss)
 
Deferred
tax expense
(benefit)
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss,
net of tax
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive income
(loss)
 Deferred
tax expense
(benefit)
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss,
net of tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale$7,522
 $1,730
 $5,792
 $(50,007) $(11,502) $(38,505)
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred from (to) held to maturity
 
 
 (92,401) (21,252) (71,149)
Defined benefit pension items(172,098) (39,583) (132,515) (163,030) (37,497) (125,533)
Total$(164,576) $(37,853) $(126,723) $(305,438) $(70,251) $(235,187)


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NOTE M
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included the following at December 31, 2020 and 2019:
 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Accumulated
other
comprehensive income
(loss)
Deferred
tax expense
(benefit)
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss),
net of tax
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income
(loss)
Deferred
tax expense
(benefit)
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss),
net of tax
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale$102,278 $23,524 $78,754 $7,522 $1,730 $5,792 
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale transferred from (to) held to maturity5,399 1,242 4,157 
Defined benefit pension items(91,751)(21,103)(70,648)(172,098)(39,583)(132,515)
Total$15,926 $3,663 $12,263 $(164,576)$(37,853)$(126,723)
The following table highlights changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income by component for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale(1)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity(1)(2)
Defined benefit pension items(1)
Total
Balance at January 1, 2019Balance at January 1, 2019$(38,505)$(71,149)$(125,533)$(235,187)
(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale(1)
 
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred from (to) held to maturity(1)(2)
 
Defined benefit pension items(1)
 Total
Balance at January 1, 2018$(30,945) $
 $(91,349) $(122,294)
Cumulative effect adjustments(3)
(29,751) 
 (20,300) (50,051)
Adjusted beginning balance(60,696) 
 (111,649) (172,345)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period22,461
 (84,321) (24,649) (86,509)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(270) 13,172
 10,765
 23,667
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)22,191
 (71,149) (13,884) (62,842)
Balance at December 31, 2018(38,505) (71,149) (125,533) (235,187)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period49,776
 55,834
 (15,438) 90,172
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during period49,776 55,834 (15,438)90,172 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,479) 15,315
 8,456
 18,292
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,479)15,315 8,456 18,292 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)44,297
 71,149
 (6,982) 108,464
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)44,297 71,149 (6,982)108,464 
Balance at December 31, 2019$5,792
 $
 $(132,515) $(126,723)Balance at December 31, 20195,792 (132,515)(126,723)
Net unrealized gains arising during periodNet unrealized gains arising during period119,357 4,538 42,367 166,262 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(46,395)(381)19,500 (27,276)
Net current period other comprehensive incomeNet current period other comprehensive income72,962 4,157 61,867 138,986 
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$78,754 $4,157 $(70,648)$12,263 
(1) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
(2) Net unrealized gains (losses) represent unrealized gains and losses related to the reclassification of investment securities between categories. See Note C, Investments, for additional information.
(3) Cumulative adjustments for adoption of ASU 2018-02 of $31.3 million and ASU 2016-01 of $18.7 million.

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The following table presents the amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income and the line item affected in the statement where net income is presented for years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
(Dollars in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2019
Details about accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(1)
 Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities $7,115
 Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net
  (1,636) Income taxes
  $5,479
  
     
Amortization of unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity $(19,889) Net interest income
  4,574
 Income taxes
  $(15,315)  
     
Amortization of defined benefit pension items    
Prior service costs $(57) Salaries and wages
Actuarial losses (10,924) Other
  (10,981) Income before income taxes
  2,525
 Income taxes
  $(8,456)  
Total reclassifications for the period $(18,292)  
     
  Year ended December 31, 2018
Details about accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(1)
 Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities $351
 Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net
  (81) Income taxes
  $270
  
     
Amortization of unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity $(17,106) Net interest income
  3,934
 Income taxes
  $(13,172)  
     
Amortization of defined benefit pension items    
Prior service costs $(79) Salaries and wages
Actuarial losses (13,902) Other
  (13,981) Income before income taxes
  3,216
 Income taxes
  $(10,765)  
Total reclassifications for the period $(23,667)  
(Dollars in thousands)Year ended December 31, 2020
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)
Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities$60,253 Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net
(13,858)Income taxes
$46,395 
Amortization of unrealized gains on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity$495 Net interest income
(114)Income taxes
$381 
Amortization of actuarial losses on defined benefit pension items$(25,324)Other noninterest expense
5,824 Income taxes
$(19,500)
Total reclassifications for the period$27,276 
Year ended December 31, 2019
Details about accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)
Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities$7,115 Realized gains on investment securities available for sale, net
(1,636)Income taxes
$5,479 
Amortization of unrealized losses on securities available for sale transferred to held to maturity$(19,889)Net interest income
4,574 Income taxes
$(15,315)
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
Prior service costs$(57)Salaries and wages
Actuarial losses(10,924)Other noninterest expense
(10,981)Income before income taxes
2,525 Income taxes
$(8,456)
Total reclassifications for the period$(18,292)
(1) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to profit/loss.

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NOTE N
OTHER NONINTEREST INCOME AND OTHER NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Other noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was $7.4 million, $18.4 million and $19.7 million, and $29.1 million, respectively. ThePrior to the adoption of ASC 326, the most significant item in other noninterest income was recoveries on PCI loans previously charged-off. BancShares recordsrecorded the portion of recoveries related to loans and leases written off prior to the closing of an acquisition as noninterest income rather than as an adjustment to the allowance for loan losses. These recoveries were $17.4 million $16.6 million and $21.1$16.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. Charge-offs on PCI loansFollowing the adoption of ASC 326, these recoveries are recorded against the discount recognized on the date of acquisition versus through the allowance for loan losses unlessas an allowance was established subsequentadjustment to the acquisition date due to declining expected cash flow.ACL. Other noninterest income also includes FHLB dividends and other various income items.

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Other noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 included the following:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Core deposit intangible amortization$16,346
 $17,165
 $17,194
Consultant expense12,801
 14,345
 14,963
Advertising11,437
 11,650
 11,227
Telecommunications expense9,391
 10,471
 12,172
Other89,308
 93,432
 86,874
Total other noninterest expense$139,283
 $147,063
 $142,430


(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Core deposit intangible amortization$14,255 $16,346 $17,165 
Consultant expense12,751 12,801 14,345 
Advertising expense10,010 11,437 11,650 
Telecommunications expense12,179 9,391 10,471 
Other95,922 89,308 93,432 
Total other noninterest expense$145,117 $139,283 $147,063 
Other expense consists of miscellaneous expenses including travel, postage, supplies, appraisal expense and other operational losses. Advertising expense related to non-direct response advertisements are expensed as incurred.
NOTE O
INCOME TAXES
At December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 income tax expense consisted of the following:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Current tax expense     
Federal$68,984
 $95,151
 $87,992
State11,095
 21,523
 6,116
Total current tax expense80,079
 116,674
 94,108
Deferred tax expense (benefit)     
Federal50,522
 (10,944) 115,392
State4,076
 (2,433) 10,446
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)54,598
 (13,377) 125,838
Total income tax expense$134,677
 $103,297
 $219,946


(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Current tax expense
Federal$137,162 $68,984 $95,151 
State14,532 11,095 21,523 
Total current tax expense151,694 80,079 116,674 
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
Federal(28,535)50,522 (10,944)
State3,000 4,076 (2,433)
Total deferred tax (benefit) expense(25,535)54,598 (13,377)
Total income tax expense$126,159 $134,677 $103,297 
Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for 2019 and 2018 and 35% for 2017 to pretax income as a result of the following:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Income taxes at federal statutory rates$124,330
 $105,758
 $190,294
Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting from:     
Nontaxable income on loans, leases and investments, net of nondeductible expenses(1,639) (1,796) (2,525)
Excess tax benefits of compensation1,070
 371
 
State and local income taxes, including any change in valuation allowance, net of federal income tax benefit11,985
 15,081
 10,765
Effect of federal rate change
 (15,736) 25,762
Tax credits net of amortization(4,474) (2,891) (4,840)
Other, net3,405
 2,510
 490
Total income tax expense$134,677
 $103,297
 $219,946



(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Income taxes at federal statutory rates$129,755 $124,330 $105,758 
Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting from:
Nontaxable income on loans, leases and investments, net of nondeductible expenses(1,581)(1,639)(1,796)
Excess tax benefits of compensation1,146 1,070 371 
State and local income taxes, including any change in valuation allowance, net of federal income tax benefit13,850 11,985 15,081 
Effect of federal rate change(15,736)
Tax credits net of amortization(5,367)(4,474)(2,891)
Repayment of claim of right income(13,926)
Other, net2,282 3,405 2,510 
Total income tax expense$126,159 $134,677 $103,297 
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The net deferred tax assetliability included the following components at December 31, 2019,2020, and 2018:2019:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Allowance for loan and lease losses$53,073
 $53,391
Operating lease liabilities17,752
 
Executive separation from service agreements12,334
 7,927
Net operating loss carryforwards11,085
 6,862
Net unrealized loss included in comprehensive income
 32,663
Employee compensation13,313
 11,145
FDIC assisted transactions timing differences8,678
 7,622
Other reserves5,001
 5,574
Other10,698
 9,555
Deferred tax asset131,934
 134,739
Accelerated depreciation51,249
 4,987
Lease financing activities8,101
 12,674
Operating lease assets17,837
 
Net unrealized gain on securities included in accumulated other comprehensive loss1,821
 
Net deferred loan fees and costs11,781
 10,651
Intangible assets9,148
 11,713
Security, loan and debt valuations5,767
 4,557
Pension liability5,079
 6,287
Other15,993
 1,722
Deferred tax liability126,776
 52,591
Net deferred tax asset$5,158
 $82,148

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Allowance for credit losses$52,293 $53,073 
Operating lease liabilities15,737 17,752 
Executive separation from service agreements8,989 12,334 
Net operating loss carryforwards9,545 11,085 
Employee compensation16,083 13,313 
FDIC assisted transactions timing differences8,678 
Other reserves5,376 5,001 
Other6,898 10,698 
Deferred tax asset114,921 131,934 
Accelerated depreciation14,984 51,249 
Lease financing activities15,265 8,101 
Operating lease assets15,670 17,837 
Net unrealized gain on securities included in accumulated other comprehensive loss24,857 1,821 
Net deferred loan fees and costs13,975 11,781 
Intangible assets13,012 9,148 
Security, loan and debt valuations2,051 5,767 
FDIC assisted transactions timing differences2,393 
Pension liability44,549 5,079 
Other10,193 15,993 
Deferred tax liability156,949 126,776 
Net deferred tax (liability) asset$(42,028)$5,158 
At December 31, 2019, $48.3 million of existing2020, the gross deferred tax assetsbenefit related to federal net operating loss carryforwards were $41.7 million and $24.6$19.5 million related to federal and state net operating losstaxes, respectively. These carryforwards which expire in years beginning in 2024. The net operating losses were obtained through various acquisitions and are subject to the annual limitations set forth by Internal Revenue Code Section 382. NaN valuation allowance was necessary as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, to reduce BancShares’ gross deferred tax asset to the amount more likely than not to be realized.
Income tax expense for 2020 was favorably impacted by $13.9 million due to BancShares’ decision in the second quarter to utilize an allowable alternative for computing its 2020 federal income tax liability. The allowable alternative provides BancShares the ability to use the federal income tax rate for certain current year deductible amounts related to prior year FDIC-assisted acquisitions that was applicable when these amounts were originally subjected to tax.
BancShares regularly adjusts its net deferred tax asset as a result of changes in tax rates in the state where it files tax returns. These changes in tax rates did not have a material impact on tax expense in 2020, 2019 2018, or 2017.

2018.
BancShares’ and its subsidiaries’ federal income tax returns for 20162017 through 20182019 remain open for examination. Generally, BancShares is no longer subject to examination by state and local taxing authorities for taxable years prior to 2014.2015.
The following table provides a rollforward of BancShares’ gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017:2018:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the year$28,255
 $29,004
 $28,879
Reductions related to tax positions taken in prior year(683) (1,054) (44)
Additions related to tax positions taken in current year6,554
 1,433
 169
Reductions related to lapse of statute of limitations(1,900) (1,128) 
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the year$32,226
 $28,255
 $29,004

(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the year$32,226 $28,255 $29,004 
Additions (reductions) related to tax positions taken in prior year153 (683)(1,054)
Additions related to tax positions taken in current year1,295 6,554 1,433 
Settlements(1,516)
Reductions related to lapse of statute of limitations(783)(1,900)(1,128)
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the year$31,375 $32,226 $28,255 
All of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect BancShares’ effective tax rate.
BancShares has unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain state tax positions in North Carolina and other state jurisdictions resulting from tax filings submitted to the states. No tax benefit has been recorded for these uncertain tax positions in the consolidated financial statements. BancShares does not expect the unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly during 2020.2021.
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BancShares recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. ForBancShares recognized $467 thousand, ($135) thousand and $114 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and 2017,respectively. BancShares recordedhad $896 thousand and $429 thousand $564 thousandaccrued for the payment of interest and $450 thousand, respectively which primarily represent accrued interest.penalties as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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NOTE P
ESTIMATED FAIR VALUES

Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. BancShares estimates fair value using discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques when there is no active market for a financial instrument. Inputs used in these valuation techniques are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and require significant judgment. Therefore, the derived fair value estimates presented below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts BancShares would realize in a current market exchange.
Assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value according to a fair value hierarchy comprised of three levels. The levels are based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. The level within the fair value hierarchy for an asset or liability is based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement with Level 1 inputs considered highest and Level 3 inputs considered lowest. A brief description of each input level follows:
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices observable for the assets or liabilities and market corroborated inputs.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. These unobservable inputs and assumptions reflect the estimates market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
BancShares’ management reviews any changes to its valuation methodologies to ensure they are appropriate and supportable, and refines valuation methodologies as more market-based data becomes available. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
The methodologies used to estimate the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below.
Investment securities available for sale. The fair value of U.S. Treasury, government agency, mortgage-backed and municipal securities and a portion of our corporate bonds are generally estimated using a third party pricing service. The third party provider evaluates securities based on comparable investments with trades and market data and will utilize pricing models which use a variety of inputs, such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids and offers as needed. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. The remaining corporate bonds held are generally measured at fair value based on indicative bids from broker-dealers using inputs that are not directly observable. These securities are considered Level 3.

Marketable equity securities. Equity securities are measured at fair value using observable closing prices. The valuation also considers the amount of market activity by examining the trade volume of each security. Equity securities are classified as Level 1 if they are traded in an active market and as Level 2 if the observable closing price is from a less than active market.

Loans held for sale. Certain residential real estate loans originated to be sold to investors are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices for similar types of loans. Accordingly, the inputs used to calculate fair value of originated residential real estate loans held for sale are considered Level 2 inputs. Portfolio loans subsequently transferred to held for sale to be sold in the secondary market are transferred at fair value. The fair value of the transferred portfolio loans is based on quoted prices and considered Level 1 inputs.

Net loans and leases (Non-PCI(Non-PCD and PCI)PCD). Fair value is estimated based on discounted future cash flows using the current interest rates at which loans with similar terms would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality. The inputs used in the fair value measurements for loans and leases are considered Level 3 inputs.

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FHLB stock. The carrying amount of FHLB stock is a reasonable estimate of fair value, as these securities are not readily marketable and are evaluated for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. BancShares considers positive and negative evidence, including the profitability and asset quality of the issuer, dividend payment history and recent redemption experience, when determining the ultimate recoverability of the par value. BancShares investment in FHLB stock is ultimately recoverable at par. The inputs used in the fair value measurement for the FHLB stock are considered Level 2 inputs.


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Mortgage and other servicing rights. Mortgage and other servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or market and are, therefore, carried at fair value only when fair value is less than the amortized cost. The fair value of mortgage and other servicing rights is performed using a pooling methodology. Similar loans are pooled together and a model which relies on discount rates, estimates of prepayment rates and the weighted average cost to service the loans is used to determine the fair value. The inputs used in the fair value measurement for mortgage and other servicing rights are considered Level 3 inputs.

Deposits. For non-time deposits with no stated maturity, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The inputs used in the fair value measurement for deposits are considered Level 2 inputs.

Borrowings. For borrowings, the fair values are determined based on recent trades or sales of the actual security, if available. Otherwise, fair values are estimated by discounting future cash flows using current interest rates for similar financial instruments. The inputs used in the fair value measurement for FHLB borrowings, subordinated debentures, and other borrowings are considered Level 2 inputs.

Payable to the FDIC for shared-loss agreements. The fair value of the payable to the FDIC for shared-loss agreements is determined by the projected cash flows based on expected payments to the FDIC in accordance with the shared-loss agreements. Cash flows are discounted using current discount rates to reflect the timing of the estimated amounts due to the FDIC. The inputs used in the fair value measurement for the payable to the FDIC are considered Level 3 inputs.

Off-balance-sheet commitments and contingencies. Carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of the fair values for such financial instruments. Carrying amounts include unamortized fee income and, in some cases, reserves for any credit losses from those financial instruments. These amounts are not material to BancShares’ financial position.

For all other financial assets and financial liabilities, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of the fair value as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019. The carrying value and fair value for these assets and liabilities are equivalent because they are relatively short-term in nature and there is no interest rate or credit risk that would cause the fair value to differ from the carrying value. Cash and due from banks is classified on the fair value hierarchy as Level 1. Overnight investments, income earned not collected and accrued interest payable are considered Level 2.
The table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values for financial instruments as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Carrying value Fair value Carrying value Fair value
Cash and due from banks$376,719
 $376,719
 $327,440
 $327,440
Overnight investments1,107,844
 1,107,844
 797,406
 797,406
Investment securities available for sale7,059,674
 7,059,674
 4,557,110
 4,557,110
Investment securities held to maturity30,996
 30,996
 2,184,653
 2,201,502
Investment in marketable equity securities82,333
 82,333
 92,599
 92,599
Loans held for sale67,869
 67,869
 45,505
 45,505
Net loans and leases28,656,355
 28,878,550
 25,299,564
 24,845,060
Income earned not collected123,154
 123,154
 109,903
 109,903
Federal Home Loan Bank stock43,039
 43,039
 25,304
 25,304
Mortgage and other servicing rights24,891
 26,927
 24,066
 27,435
Deposits34,431,236
 34,435,789
 30,672,460
 30,623,214
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements442,956
 442,956
 543,936
 543,936
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings572,185
 577,362
 193,556
 195,374
Subordinated debentures163,412
 173,685
 140,741
 151,670
Other borrowings148,318
 149,232
 13,921
 13,985
FDIC shared-loss payable112,395
 114,252
 105,618
 105,846
Accrued interest payable18,124
 18,124
 3,712
 3,712

2019.

 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Carrying valueFair valueCarrying valueFair value
Cash and due from banks$362,048 $362,048 $376,719 $376,719 
Overnight investments4,347,336 4,347,336 1,107,844 1,107,844 
Investment securities available for sale7,014,243 7,014,243 7,059,674 7,059,674 
Investment securities held to maturity2,816,982 2,838,499 30,996 30,996 
Investment in marketable equity securities91,680 91,680 82,333 82,333 
Loans held for sale124,837 124,837 67,869 67,869 
Net loans and leases32,567,661 33,298,166 28,656,355 28,878,550 
Income earned not collected145,694 145,694 123,154 123,154 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock45,392 45,392 43,039 43,039 
Mortgage and other servicing rights19,628 20,283 24,891 26,927 
Deposits with no stated maturity40,542,596 40,542,596 30,593,627 30,593,627 
Time deposits2,889,013 2,905,577 3,837,609 3,842,162 
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements641,487 641,487 442,956 442,956 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings655,175 677,579 572,185 577,362 
Subordinated debt504,518 525,610 163,412 173,685 
Other borrowings88,470 89,263 148,318 149,232 
FDIC shared-loss payable15,601 15,843 112,395 114,252 
Accrued interest payable9,414 9,414 18,124 18,124 
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Among BancShares’ assets and liabilities, investment securities available for sale, marketable equity securities and loans held for sale are reported at their fair values on a recurring basis. For assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis, the following table provides fair value information as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.
 December 31, 2019
   Fair value measurements using:
(Dollars in thousands)Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets measured at fair value       
Investment securities available for sale       
U.S. Treasury$409,999
 $
 $409,999
 $
Government agency682,772
 
 682,772
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities5,267,090
 
 5,267,090
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities380,020
 
 380,020
 
Corporate bonds201,566
 
 131,881
 69,685
State, county and municipal118,227
 
 118,227
 
Total investment securities available for sale$7,059,674
 $
 $6,989,989
 $69,685
Marketable equity securities$82,333
 $29,458
 $52,875
 
Loans held for sale67,869
 
 67,869
 
        
 December 31, 2018
   Fair value measurements using:
 Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets measured at fair value       
Investment securities available for sale       
U.S. Treasury$1,247,710
 $
 $1,247,710
 $
Government agency256,835
 
 256,835
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities2,909,339
 
 2,909,339
 
Corporate bonds143,226
 
 
 143,226
Total investment securities available for sale$4,557,110
 $
 $4,413,884
 $143,226
Marketable equity securities$92,599
 $17,887
 $74,712
 $
Loans held for sale45,505
 
 45,505
 

December 31, 2020
  Fair value measurements using:
(Dollars in thousands)Fair valueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets measured at fair value
Investment securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury$499,933 $$499,933 $
Government agency701,391 701,391 
Residential mortgage-backed securities4,438,103 4,438,103 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities771,537 771,537 
Corporate bonds603,279 286,655 316,624 
Total investment securities available for sale$7,014,243 $$6,697,619 $316,624 
Marketable equity securities$91,680 $32,855 $58,825 
Loans held for sale124,837 124,837 
December 31, 2019
 Fair value measurements using:
Fair valueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets measured at fair value
Investment securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury$409,999 $$409,999 $
Government agency682,772 682,772 
Residential mortgage-backed securities5,267,090 5,267,090 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities380,020 380,020 
Corporate bonds201,566 131,881 69,685 
State, county and municipal118,227 118,227 
Total investment securities available for sale$7,059,674 $$6,989,989 $69,685 
Marketable equity securities$82,333 $29,458 $52,875 $
Loans held for sale67,869 67,869 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, $1.8 million of corporate bonds available for sale were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3. The transfers were due to a lack of observable inputs and trade activity for those securities. During the year ended December 31, 2019, $112.6 million of corporate bonds available for sale were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2. The transfers were due to the availability of additional observable inputs for those securities. During the year ended December 31, 2018, $65.3 million of corporate bonds available for sale were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3. The transfers were due to a lack of observable inputs and trade activity for those securities.

The following table summarizes activity for Level 3 assets:assets for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
20202019
(Dollars in thousands)Corporate bondsCorporate bonds
Beginning balance$69,685 $143,226 
Purchases(1)
242,595 35,993 
Unrealized net gains included in other comprehensive income2,898 3,891 
Amounts included in net income(336)174 
Transfers in1,782 
Transfers out(112,599)
Sales / Calls(1,000)
Ending balance$316,624 $69,685 
(1) The year ended December 31, 2019, includes Corporate bonds of $500 thousand acquired in Entegra transaction.
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Corporate bonds
Balance at January 1, 2019$143,226
Purchases(1)
35,993
Unrealized net gains included in other comprehensive income3,891
Amounts included in net income174
Transfers out(112,599)
Sales / Calls(1,000)
Balance at December 31, 2019$69,685
(1)Includes Corporate bonds of $500 thousand acquired in Entegra transaction.
 
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The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2019.2020.
(Dollars in thousands)   December 31, 2019
Level 3 assets Valuation technique Significant unobservable input Fair Value
Corporate bonds Indicative bid provided by broker Multiple factors, including but not limited to, current operations, financial condition, cash flows, and recently executed financing transactions related to the issuer $69,685


(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2020
Level 3 assetsValuation techniqueSignificant unobservable inputFair Value
Corporate bondsIndicative bid provided by brokerMultiple factors, including but not limited to, current operations, financial condition, cash flows, and recently executed financing transactions related to the issuer$316,624 
Fair Value Option
BancShares has elected the fair value option for residential real estate loans originated to be sold. This election reduces certain timing differences in the Consolidated Statements of Income and better aligns with the management of the portfolio from a business perspective. The changes in fair value are recorded as a component of mortgage income and were gains of $3.9 million, $289 thousand and $50 thousand and $2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively.
The following table summarizes the difference between the aggregate fair value and the unpaid principal balance for residential real estate loans originated for sale measured at fair value as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Fair Value Unpaid Principal Balance Difference
Originated loans held for sale$67,869
 $65,697
 $2,172
      
 December 31, 2018
 Fair Value Unpaid Principal Balance Difference
Originated loans held for sale$45,505
 $44,073
 $1,432

2019.

December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Fair ValueUnpaid Principal BalanceDifference
Originated loans held for sale$124,837 $118,902 $5,935 
December 31, 2019
Fair ValueUnpaid Principal BalanceDifference
Originated loans held for sale$67,869 $65,697 $2,172 
NoNaN originated loans held for sale were 90 or more days past due or on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 20192020 or December 31, 2018.

2019.
Certain other assets are adjusted to their fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including impairedcertain loans, OREO, and goodwill, which are periodically tested for impairment, and mortgage servicing rights, which are carried at the lower of amortized cost or market. Non-impairedMost loans held for investment, deposits, and borrowings are not reported at fair value.

ImpairedFollowing the adoption of ASC 326, the population of loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis has greatly diminished and is limited to collateral-dependent loans evaluated individually. These collateral-dependent loans are deemed to be at fair value if there is an associated allowance for credit losses or if a charge-off has been recorded in the previous 12 months. Collateral values are determined using appraisals or other third-party value estimates of the subject property discounted based on estimated selling costs, generally between 6% and 10%, and immaterial adjustments for other external factors that may impact the marketability of the collateral. At December 31, 2020, the weighted average discount for estimated selling costs applied was 7.63%.
Prior to the adoption of ACS 326, impaired loans were considered to be at fair value if an associated allowance adjustment or current period charge-off has beenwas recorded. The value of impaired loans is determined by either collateral valuations or discounted present value of the expected cash flow calculations. Collateral values are determined using appraisals or other third-party value estimates of the subject property with discounts generally between 6 %6% and 11% applied for estimated selling costs and other external factors that may impact the marketability of the property. Expected cash flows are determined using expected payment information at the individual loan level, discounted using the effective interest rate. The effective interest rate for the majority of impaired loans generally rangesranged between 3% and 7%.

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OREO acquired or written down inwithin the previous 12 months is considereddeemed to be at fair value, which uses asset valuations.value. Asset valuesvaluations are determined by using appraisals or other third-party value estimates of the subject property with with discounts, generally between 6%7% and 11%16%, applied for estimated selling costs and other external factors that may impact the marketability of the property. At December 31, 2020, the weighted average discount applied was 8.44%. Changes to the value of the assets between scheduled valuation dates are monitored through continued communication with brokers and monthly reviews by the asset manager assigned to each asset. If there are any significant changes in the market or the subject property, valuations are adjusted or new appraisals ordered to ensure the reported values reflect the most current information.

Mortgage servicing rights are carried at the lower of cost or market and are, therefore, carried at fair value only when fair value is less than amortized cost. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is performed using a pooling methodology. Similar loans are pooled together and a discounted cash flow model, which takes into consideration discount rates, prepayment rates, and the weighted average cost to service the loans, are used to determine the fair value.


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For financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the following table provides fair value information as of December 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.
 December 31, 2019
   Fair value measurements using:
(Dollars in thousands)Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Impaired loans132,336
 
 
 132,336
Other real estate remeasured during current year38,310
 
 
 38,310
Mortgage servicing rights3,757
 
 
 3,757
        
 December 31, 2018
   Fair value measurements using:
 Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Impaired loans$105,994
 $
 $
 $105,994
Other real estate remeasured during current year35,344
 
 
 35,344


December 31, 2020
  Fair value measurements using:
(Dollars in thousands)Fair valueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Collateral-dependent loans11,779 11,779 
Other real estate remeasured during the year40,115 40,115 
Mortgage servicing rights16,966 16,966 
December 31, 2019
 Fair value measurements using:
Fair valueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Impaired loans$132,336 $$$132,336 
Other real estate remeasured during the year38,310 38,310 
Mortgage servicing rights3,757 3,757 
NaN financial liabilities were carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

NOTE Q
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

FCB sponsors benefit plans for its qualifying employees and former First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. employees (“legacy Bancorporation”) including noncontributory defined benefit pension plans, a 401(k) savings plan and an enhanced 401(k) savings plan. These plans are qualified under the Internal Revenue Code. FCB also maintains agreements with certain executives providing supplemental benefits paid upon death or separation from service at an agreed-upon age.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

BancShares employees who were hired prior to April 1, 2007 and qualified under length of service and other requirements are covered by the BancShares pension plan, which was closed to new participants as of April 1, 2007. Discretionary contributions of $71 thousand$80.0 million were made to the BancShares pension plan in 2019,2020, while discretionary contributions of $50.0 million$71 thousand were made in 2018.

2019.
Certain legacy Bancorporation employees who qualified under length of service and other requirements are covered by the legacy Bancorporation pension plan, which was closed to new participants as of September 1, 2007. Discretionary contributions of $3.5$20.0 million were made to the legacy Bancorporation pension plan for 2019,2020, while 0 discretionary contributions of $3.5 million were made for 2018.
2019.
Participants in the noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (“the Plans”) were fully vested in the Plans after five years of service. Retirement benefits are based on years of service and highest annual compensation for five consecutive years during the last ten years of employment. FCB makes contributions to the Plans in amounts between the minimum required for funding and the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. Management evaluates the need for its pension plan contributions on a periodic basis based upon numerous factors including, but not limited to, the pension plan funded status, returns on plan assets, discount rates and the current economic environment.

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Due to the Plans having the same terms in both form and substance, the following tables and disclosures will report the Plans in total.


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Obligations and Funded Status

The following table provides the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets and the funded status of the Plans at December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Change in benefit obligation   
Projected benefit obligation at January 1$852,975
 $919,428
Service cost12,767
 16,154
Interest cost37,260
 34,733
Actuarial loss (gain)118,964
 (87,752)
Benefits paid(31,560) (29,588)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31990,406
 852,975
Change in plan assets   
Fair value of plan assets at January 1842,534
 881,590
Actual return on plan assets161,506
 (59,468)
Employer contributions3,592
 50,000
Benefits paid(31,560) (29,588)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31976,072
 842,534
Funded status at December 31$(14,334) $(10,441)

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Change in benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at January 1$990,406 $852,975 
Service cost14,279 12,767 
Interest cost34,197 37,260 
Actuarial losses72,080 118,964 
Benefits paid(33,309)(31,560)
Projected benefit obligation at December 311,077,653 990,406 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at January 1976,072 842,534 
Actual return on plan assets192,792 161,506 
Employer contributions100,000 3,592 
Benefits paid(33,309)(31,560)
Fair value of plan assets at December 311,235,555 976,072 
Funded status at December 31$157,902 $(14,334)
The amountsamount recognized in other assets at December 31, 2020 was $157.9 million. The amount recognized in other liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018 werewas $14.3 million and $10.4 million, respectively.

million.
The following table details the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Net actuarial loss$172,098
 $162,973
Prior service cost
 57
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, excluding income taxes$172,098
 $163,030

The expected actuarial loss amortization for 2020 is $25.1 million.

(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Net actuarial loss$91,751 $172,098 
The accumulated benefit obligation for the Plans at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, was $904.5$985.0 million and $779.1$904.5 million, respectively. The Plans use a measurement date of December 31.

The following table shows the components of periodic benefit cost related to the Plans and changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017.2018.
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Service cost$14,279 $12,767 $16,154 
Interest cost34,197 37,260 34,733 
Expected return on assets(65,689)(62,590)(60,296)
Amortization of prior service cost57 79 
Amortization of net actuarial loss25,324 10,924 13,902 
Total net periodic benefit cost (income)8,111 (1,582)4,572 
Current year actuarial (gain) loss(55,023)20,049 32,012 
Amortization of actuarial loss(25,324)(10,924)(13,902)
Amortization of prior service cost(57)(79)
Net (gain) loss recognized in other comprehensive income(80,347)9,068 18,031 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income$(72,236)$7,486 $22,603 
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Service cost$12,767
 $16,154
 $15,186
Interest cost37,260
 34,733
 35,593
Expected return on assets(62,590) (60,296) (53,244)
Amortization of prior service cost57
 79
 210
Amortization of net actuarial loss10,924
 13,902
 9,510
Total net periodic benefit (income) cost(1,582) 4,572
 7,255
Current year actuarial loss20,049
 32,012
 12,945
Amortization of actuarial loss(10,924) (13,902) (9,510)
Amortization of prior service cost(57) (79) (210)
Net loss recognized in other comprehensive income9,068
 18,031
 3,225
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income$7,486
 $22,603
 $10,480

Actuarial gains in 2020 were primarily driven by return on assets greater than expected, partially offset by the impact of a decreased discount rate.
Service costs and the amortization of prior service costs are recorded in personnel expense, while interest cost, expected return on plan assets and the amortization of actuarial (gains)/losses (gains) are recorded in other noninterest expense.

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The assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations at December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 are as follows:
 2019 2018
Discount rate3.46% 4.38%
Rate of compensation increase5.60
 5.60

20202019
Discount rate2.76 %3.46 %
Rate of compensation increase5.60 5.60 
The assumptions used to determine the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, are as follows:
 2019 2018 2017
Discount rate4.38% 3.76% 4.30%
Rate of compensation increase5.60
 4.00
 4.00
Expected long-term return on plan assets7.50
 7.50
 7.50


202020192018
Discount rate3.46 %4.38 %3.76 %
Rate of compensation increase5.60 5.60 4.00 
Expected long-term return on plan assets7.50 7.50 7.50 
The estimated discount rate, which represents the interest rate that could be obtained for a suitable investment used to fund the benefit obligations, is based on a yield curve developed from high-quality corporate bonds across a full maturity spectrum. The projected cash flows of the pension plans are discounted based on this yield curve and a single discount rate is calculated to achieve the same present value.
The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on the Plans’ assets represents the average rate of return expected to be earned on the Plans’ assets over the period the benefits included in the benefit obligation are to be paid. In developing the expected rate of return, historical and current returns, as well as investment allocation strategies, on the Plans’ assets are considered.

Plan Assets

For the Plans, our primary total return objective is to achieve returns over the long term that will fund retirement liabilities and provide desired plan benefits in a manner that satisfies the fiduciary requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Plans’ assets have a long-term time horizon that runs concurrent with the average life expectancy of the participants. As such, the Plans can assume a time horizon that extends well beyond a full market cycle and can assume a reasonable level of risk. It is expected, however, that both professional investment management and sufficient portfolio diversification will smooth volatility and help to generate a reasonable consistencyconsistent level of return. The investments are broadly diversified across global, economic and market risk factors in an attempt to reduce volatility and target multiple return sources. Within approved guidelines and restrictions, the investment manager has discretion over the timing and selection of individual investments. The Plans’ assets are currently held by the FCB trust department.

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The fair values of pension plan assets at December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, by asset class are as follows:
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Market Value Quoted prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
 Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Nonobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Target Allocation Actual %
of Plan
Assets
Cash and equivalents$10,974
 $10,974
 
 
 0 - 5% 1%
Equity securities        30 - 70% 73%
Common and preferred stock142,157
 142,157
 
 
    
Mutual funds565,343
 565,343
 
 
    
Fixed income        15 - 45% 23%
U.S. government and government agency securities78,175
 
 78,175
 
    
Corporate bonds122,370
 
 122,370
 
    
Mutual funds25,288
 25,288
 
 
    
Alternative investments        0 - 30% 3%
Mutual funds31,765
 31,765
 
 
    
Total pension assets$976,072
 $775,527
 $200,545
 $
   100%
            
 December 31, 2018
 Market Value Quoted prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
 Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Nonobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Target Allocation Actual %
of Plan
Assets
Cash and equivalents$19,029
 $19,029
 $
 $
 0 - 5% 2%
Equity securities        30 - 70% 64%
Common and preferred stock143,939
 143,939
 
 
    
Mutual funds395,328
 393,104
 2,224
 
    
Fixed income        15 - 45% 30%
U.S. government and government agency securities79,294
 
 79,294
 
    
Corporate bonds140,358
 
 140,358
 
    
Mutual funds29,561
 29,561
 
 
    
Alternative investments

 

 
 
 0 - 30% 4%
Mutual funds35,025
 35,025
 
 
    
Total pension assets$842,534
 $620,658
 $221,876
 $
   100%


December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Market ValueQuoted prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Nonobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Target AllocationActual %
of Plan
Assets
Cash and equivalents$37,913 $37,913 0 - 5%%
Equity securities30 - 70%77 %
Common and preferred stock144,924 144,924 
Mutual funds559,472 559,472 
Exchange traded funds248,819 248,819 
Fixed income15 - 45%20 %
U.S. government and government agency securities90,292 90,292 
Corporate bonds154,135 154,135 
Total pension assets$1,235,555 $991,128 $244,427 $100 %
December 31, 2019
Market ValueQuoted prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Nonobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Target AllocationActual %
of Plan
Assets
Cash and equivalents$10,974 $10,974 $$0 - 5%%
Equity securities30 - 70%73 %
Common and preferred stock142,157 142,157 
Mutual funds565,343 565,343 
Fixed income15 - 45%23 %
U.S. government and government agency securities78,175 78,175 
Corporate bonds122,370 122,370 
Mutual funds25,288 25,288 
Alternative investments0 - 30%%
Mutual funds31,765 31,765 
Total pension assets$976,072 $775,527 $200,545 $100 %
Cash Flows

The following are estimated payments to pension plan participants in the indicated periods:
(Dollars in thousands)Estimated Payments
2020$36,251
202138,980
202241,511
202343,891
202446,234
2025-2029261,027


(Dollars in thousands)Estimated Payments
2021$38,660 
202241,340 
202343,777 
202446,161 
202548,343 
2026-2030269,256 
401(k) Savings Plans

Certain employees enrolled in the defined benefit plan are also eligible to participate in a 401(k) savings plan through deferral of portions of their salary. For employees who participate in the 401(k) savings plan who also continue to accrue additional years of service under the defined benefit plan, FCB makes a matching contribution equal to 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 3% of the participant’s deferral up to and including a maximum contribution of 4.5% of the participant’s eligible compensation. The matching contribution immediately vests.

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At the end of 2007, current employees were given the option to continue to accrue additional years of service under the defined benefit plans or to elect to join an enhanced 401(k) savings plan. Under the enhanced 401(k) savings plan, FCB matches up to
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100% of the participant’s deferrals not to exceed 6% of the participant’s eligible compensation. The matching contribution immediately vests. In addition to the employer match of the employee contributions, the enhanced 401(k) savings plan provides a required employer non-elective contribution equal to 3% of the compensation of a participant who remains employed at the end of the calendar year. This employer contribution vests after three years of service. Employees who elected to enroll in the enhanced 401(k) savings plan discontinued the accrual of additional years of service under the defined benefit plans and became enrolled in the enhanced 401(k) savings plan effective January 1, 2008. Eligible employees hired after January 1, 2008, are eligible to participate in the enhanced 401(k) savings plan. FCB recognized expense related to contributions to the 401(k) plans of $35.6 million, $30.8 million and $28.6 million during 2020, 2019 and $25.3 million during 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

Additional Benefits for Executives, Directors, and Officers of Acquired Entities
FCB has entered into contractual agreements with certain executives providing payments for a period of no more than ten years following separation from service occurring no earlier than an agreed-upon age. These agreements also provide a death benefit in the event a participant dies prior to separation from service or during the payment period following separation from service. FCB has also assumed liability for contractual obligations to directors and officers of previously acquired entities.
The following table provides the accrued liability as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and the changes in the accrued liability during the years then ended:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Present value of accrued liability as of January 1$34,063
 $37,299
Liability assumed in the Biscayne Bancshares acquisition1,138
 
Liability assumed in the First South Bancorp acquisition1,067
 
Liability assumed in the Entegra acquisition9,738
 
Liability assumed in the Capital Commerce acquisition
 808
Benefit expense and interest cost3,970
 535
Benefits paid(4,681) (4,579)
Present value of accrued liability as of December 31$45,295
 $34,063
Discount rate at December 313.46% 4.38%


(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Accrued liability as of January 1$45,295 $34,063 
Liability assumed in the Biscayne Bancshares acquisition1,138 
Liability assumed in the First South Bancorp acquisition1,067 
Liability assumed in the Entegra acquisition9,738 
Discount rate adjustment1,719 1,574 
Benefit expense and interest cost3,503 2,396 
Benefits paid(7,862)(4,681)
Accrued liability as of December 31$42,655 $45,295 
Discount rate at December 312.76 %3.46 %
Other Compensation Plans

FCB offers various short-term and long-term incentive plans for certain employees. Compensation awarded under these plans may be based on defined formulas, performance criteria, or at the discretion of management. The incentive compensation programs were designed to motivate employees through a balanced approach of risk and reward for their contributions toward FCB’s success. As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the accrued liability for incentive compensation was $57.0$68.2 million and $46.4$57.0 million, respectively.

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NOTE R
LEASES

The following table presents lease assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
(Dollars in thousands)ClassificationDecember 31, 2019
Assets:  
OperatingOther assets$77,115
FinancePremises and equipment8,820
Total leased assets $85,935
Liabilities:  
OperatingOther liabilities$76,746
FinanceOther borrowings8,230
Total lease liabilities $84,976


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(Dollars in thousands)ClassificationDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets:
OperatingOther assets$68,048 $77,115 
FinancePremises and equipment6,478 8,820 
Total leased assets$74,526 $85,935 
Liabilities:
OperatingOther liabilities$68,343 $76,746 
FinanceOther borrowings6,308 8,230 
Total lease liabilities$74,651 $84,976 
The following table presents lease costs for the yearyears ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities recognized in the period in which the expense was incurred. Certain of our lease agreements also include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. While lease liabilities are not remeasured as a result of these changes, these adjustments are treated as variable lease costs and recognized in the period in which the expense is incurred.
(Dollars in thousands)Classification2019
Lease cost:  
Operating lease cost (1)
Occupancy expense$16,094
Finance lease cost:
 
Amortization of leased assetsEquipment expense1,975
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense - Other borrowings259
Variable lease costOccupancy expense2,394
Sublease incomeOccupancy expense(390)
Net lease cost $20,332
(1) Operating lease cost includes short-term lease cost, which is immaterial.
 

(Dollars in thousands)Classification20202019
Lease cost:
Operating lease cost (1)
Occupancy expense$15,023 $16,094 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of leased assetsEquipment expense2,168 1,975 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense - Other borrowings220 259 
Variable lease costOccupancy expense3,231 2,394 
Sublease incomeOccupancy expense(350)(390)
Net lease cost$20,292 $20,332 
(1) Operating lease cost includes short-term lease cost, which is immaterial.
The following table presents lease liability maturities in the next five years and thereafter:
(Dollars in thousands)Operating Leases Finance Leases Total
2020$14,257
 $2,142
 $16,399
202112,688
 2,159
 14,847
202211,261
 1,876
 13,137
20239,340
 993
 10,333
20247,379
 617
 7,996
Thereafter36,653
 1,066
 37,719
Total lease payments$91,578
 $8,853
 $100,431
Less: Interest14,832
 623
 15,455
Present value of lease liabilities$76,746
 $8,230
 $84,976
 

(Dollars in thousands)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
2020$12,865 $2,159 $15,024 
202111,757 1,876 13,633 
20229,980 993 10,973 
20238,146 617 8,763 
20245,223 635 5,858 
Thereafter32,045 431 32,476 
Total lease payments$80,016 $6,711 $86,727 
Less: Interest11,673 403 12,076 
Present value of lease liabilities$68,343 $6,308 $74,651 
The following table presents the remaining weighted average lease terms and discount rates as of December 31, 2019:2020:
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):December 31, 20192020
Operating10.2
9.2
Finance4.7
4.0
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating3.233.14 %
Finance3.063.08 
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The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the yearyears ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$14,237 $15,703 
Operating cash flows from finance leases220 259 
Financing cash flows from finance leases1,922 1,850 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities4,595 17,837 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities1,886 
(Dollars in thousands)2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: 
Operating cash flows from operating leases$15,703
Operating cash flows from finance leases259
Financing cash flows from finance leases1,850
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities17,837
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities1,886



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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS

BancShares has, and expects to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with directors, officers and their associates (“Related Persons”) and entities controlled by Related Persons.

For those identified as Related Persons as of December 31, 2019,2020, the following table provides an analysis of changes in the loans outstanding during 20192020 and 2018:2019:
 Year ended December 31
(dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Balance at January 1$199
 $74
New loans5
 134
Repayments(59) (9)
Balance at December 31$145
 $199


Year ended December 31
(dollars in thousands)20202019
Balance at January 1$145 $199 
New loans19 
Repayments(47)(59)
Balance at December 31$117 $145 
The amounts presented exclude loans to Related Persons for credit card lines of $15,000 or less, overdraft lines of $5,000 or less and intercompany transactions between BancShares and FCB.

Unfunded loan commitments available to Related Persons were $2.6 million and $4.3 million as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018, respectively.

2019.
During the yearyears ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, BancShares repurchased 45,000 and 100,000 shares, respectively, of its outstanding Class A common stock at an average price of $464.90 per share from Ella Anna Holding, as trustee of her revocable trust. Mrs. Holding is the widow of BancShares’ former Executive Vice Chairman, Frank B. Holding, and the mother of Frank B. Holding, Jr. and Hope H. Bryant, BancShares’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, respectively. Pursuant to the existing share repurchase authorization, the Board’s independent Audit Committee reviewed and approved the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares held by Mrs. Holding on or before April 30, 2020, pursuant to BancShares’ related person transaction policy.
NOTE T
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

To meet the financing needs of its customers, BancShares and its subsidiaries have financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve elements of credit, interest rate or liquidity risk.

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to customers. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of fees. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquidity requirements. Established credit standards control the credit risk exposure associated with these commitments. In some cases, BancShares requires collateral be pledged to secure the commitment, including cash deposits, securities and other assets.

Standby letters of credit are commitments guaranteeing performance of a customer to a third party. These commitments are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, and their fair value is not material. To mitigate its risk, BancShares’ credit policies govern the issuance of standby letters of credit. The credit risk related to the issuance of these letters of credit is essentially the same as those involved in extending loans to clients and, therefore, these letters of credit are collateralized when necessary.

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The following table presents the commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018
Unused commitments to extend credit$10,682,378
 $10,054,712
Standby letters of credit99,601
 96,467


(Dollars in thousands)20202019
Unused commitments to extend credit$12,098,417 $10,682,378 
Standby letters of credit129,819 99,601 
BancShares and FCB have investments in qualified affordable housing projects primarily for the purposes of fulfilling Community Reinvestment Act requirements and obtaining tax credits. Unfunded commitments to fund future investments in affordable housing projects totaled $70.0$53.7 million and $68.0$70.0 million as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, and were recorded within other liabilities.

BancShares and various subsidiaries have been named as defendants in legal actions arising from their normal business activities in which damages in various amounts are claimed. BancShares is also exposed to litigation risk relating to the prior business activities of banks from which assets were acquired and liabilities assumed in merger transactions. Although the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to such matters cannot be determined, in the opinion of management, any such liability will not have a material effect on BancShares’ consolidated financial statements.

NOTE U
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Parent Company
Condensed Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and due from banks$49,716 $4,573 
Overnight investments1,607 2,547 
Investments in marketable equity securities91,680 82,333 
Investment securities available for sale2,010 3,015 
Investment in banking subsidiaries4,621,676 3,763,947 
Investment in other subsidiaries3,241 3,555 
Due from subsidiaries786 
Other assets48,591 45,164 
Total assets$4,819,307 $3,905,134 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Subordinated debentures$452,350 $105,677 
Other borrowings128,125 201,702 
Due to subsidiaries1,670 
Other liabilities9,564 9,901 
Shareholders’ equity4,229,268 3,586,184 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$4,819,307 $3,905,134 
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NOTE U
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Parent Company
Condensed Income Statements
Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
Interest and dividend income$3,952 $1,327 $1,362 
Interest expense16,817 7,187 5,154 
Net interest loss(12,865)(5,860)(3,792)
Dividends from banking subsidiaries229,685 149,819 242,910 
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net29,395 20,625 (7,610)
Other income574 257 347 
Other operating expense13,168 9,497 11,127 
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries233,621 155,344 220,728 
Income tax expense (benefit)879 892 (5,184)
Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries232,742 154,452 225,912 
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries258,981 302,919 174,401 
Net income491,723 457,371 400,313 
Less: Preferred stock dividends14,062 
Net income available to common shareholders$477,661 $457,371 $400,313 
Parent Company
Condensed Balance Sheets
 
(Dollars in thousands)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets   
Cash and due from banks$4,573
 $7,188
Overnight investments2,547
 385
Investments in marketable equity securities82,333
 92,599
Investment securities available for sale3,015
 6,456
Investment in banking subsidiaries3,763,947
 3,314,292
Investment in other subsidiaries3,555
 41,830
Due from subsidiaries
 814
Note to banking subsidiaries
 100,000
Other assets45,164
 42,810
Total assets$3,905,134
 $3,606,374
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   
Subordinated debentures$105,677
 $105,546
Other borrowings201,702
 
Due to subsidiaries1,670
 299
Other liabilities9,901
 11,575
Shareholders’ equity3,586,184
 3,488,954
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$3,905,134
 $3,606,374
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Condensed Income Statements
 
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
Interest and dividend income$1,327
 $1,362
 $921
Interest expense7,187
 5,154
 4,814
Net interest loss(5,860) (3,792) (3,893)
Dividends from banking subsidiaries149,819
 242,910
 50,424
Marketable equity securities gains (losses), net20,625
 (7,610) 
Other income257
 347
 8,437
Other operating expense9,497
 11,127
 6,881
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries155,344
 220,728
 48,087
Income tax expense (benefit)892
 (5,184) (5,395)
Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries154,452
 225,912
 53,482
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries302,919
 174,401
 270,270
Net income$457,371
 $400,313
 $323,752




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Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)202020192018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$491,723 $457,371 $400,313 
Adjustments
Undistributed net income of subsidiaries(258,981)(302,919)(174,401)
Net amortization of premiums and discounts824 119 88 
Marketable equity securities (gains) losses, net(29,395)(20,625)7,610 
Gain on extinguishment of debt(160)
Realized gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale, net(20)
Net change in due to/from subsidiaries(2,456)(2,185)(381)
Change in other assets(3,074)(2,001)3,657 
Change in other liabilities(694)981 (2,595)
Net cash provided by operating activities197,947 130,721 234,131 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net change in loans100,000 (100,000)
Net change in overnight investments940 2,162 14,091 
Purchases of marketable equity securities(333,140)(26,166)(2,818)
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities352,835 56,749 9,528 
Purchases of investment securities(6,438)
Proceeds from sales, calls, and maturities of securities1,000 3,477 9,997 
Investment in subsidiaries(422,500)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(400,865)136,222 (75,640)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in short-term borrowings(40,277)40,277 (15,000)
Repayment of long-term obligations(33,300)(3,575)(1,840)
Origination of long-term obligations165,000 
Net proceeds from subordinated notes issuance345,849 
Net proceeds from preferred stock issuance339,937 
Repurchase of common stock(333,755)(453,123)(163,095)
Cash dividends paid(30,393)(18,137)(16,779)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities248,061 (269,558)(196,714)
Net change in cash45,143 (2,615)(38,223)
Cash balance at beginning of year4,573 7,188 45,411 
Cash balance at end of year$49,716 $4,573 $7,188 
CASH PAYMENTS FOR:
Interest$13,338 $7,187 $5,154 
Income taxes106,618 78,345 73,806 
Parent Company
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES     
Net income$457,371
 $400,313
 $323,752
Adjustments     
Undistributed net income of subsidiaries(302,919) (174,401) (270,270)
Net amortization of premiums and discounts119
 88
 759
Marketable equity securities (gains) losses, net(20,625) 7,610
 
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 (160) (919)
Realized gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale, net(20) 
 (8,003)
Net change in due to/from subsidiaries(2,185) (381) (1,626)
Change in other assets(2,001) 3,657
 (10,509)
Change in other liabilities981
 (2,595) 6,310
Net cash provided by operating activities130,721
 234,131
 39,494
INVESTING ACTIVITIES     
Net change in loans100,000
 (100,000) 
Net change in overnight investments2,162
 14,091
 11,681
Purchases of marketable equity securities(26,166) (2,818) 
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities56,749
 9,528
 
Purchases of investment securities
 (6,438) (28,012)
Proceeds from sales, calls, and maturities of securities3,477
 9,997
 32,463
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities136,222
 (75,640) 16,132
FINANCING ACTIVITIES     
Net change in short-term borrowings40,277
 (15,000) 
Repayment of long-term obligations(3,575) (1,840) (4,081)
Origination of long-term obligations165,000
 
 
Repurchase of common stock(453,123) (163,095) 
Cash dividends paid(18,137) (16,779) (14,412)
Net cash used in financing activities(269,558) (196,714) (18,493)
Net change in cash(2,615) (38,223) 37,133
Cash balance at beginning of year7,188
 45,411
 8,278
Cash balance at end of year$4,573
 $7,188
 $45,411
CASH PAYMENTS FOR:     
Interest$7,187
 $5,154
 $4,814
Income taxes78,345
 73,806
 88,565
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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

BancShares’ management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of BancShares’ disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report, in accordance with Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Based upon the evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded BancShares’ disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance it is able to record, process, summarize and report information required to be disclosed in the reports it files under the Exchange Act in a timely and accurate manner.

During the first quarter of 2020, BancShares adopted ASC 326 which resulted in a material change to our methodology for estimating credit losses on the loan portfolio. As a result, the Company implemented changes to policies, processes, and controls over estimating the allowance for credit losses. Many of these controls are similar to those previously used for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses under legacy GAAP, however, there were changes implemented to account for the additional complexity of the credit loss models, review of economic forecasts and other assumptions used in the estimation process.
During the second quarter of 2020, BancShares originated over $3.2 billion of loans as part of the SBA-PPP. As a result, BancShares enhanced existing as well as implemented new controls over financial reporting related to the origination, disbursement, recording and reporting processes involving this portfolio.
There have been no changes in BancShares’ internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 20192020 which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, BancShares’ internal control over financial reporting.

MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The management of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (“BancShares”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. BancShares’ internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. As permitted by guidance provided by the Staff of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the scope of management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2020, has excluded Biscayne BancShares,Community Financial Holding Company, Inc. (“Biscayne Bancshares”), acquired on April 2, 2019, First South Bancorp, Inc. (“First South Bancorp”) acquired on MayFebruary 1, 2019,2020, which represented 0.34% and Entegra Financial Corp. (“Entegra”) acquired on December 31, 2019. Biscayne Bancshares, First South Bancorp and Entegra represented 2.10%, 0.43% and 0.00%0.22% of consolidated revenue (total interest income and total noninterest income), respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2.36%, 0.42% and 4.22% of consolidated total assets, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.
2020.
BancShares’ management assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.2020. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013). Based on that assessment, BancShares’ management believes, as of December 31, 2019,2020, BancShares’ internal control over financial reporting is effective.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. A control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of the company’s financial reporting. A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
BancShares’ independent registered public accounting firm has issued an audit report on the company’s internal control over financial reporting. This report appears on page 52.


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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
EXHIBIT INDEX
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.12.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.44.10
4.54.11
4.64.12

4.74.13
4.84.14
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10.2
10.3
10.4
10.510.4
10.610.5
10.6
10.7


10.8
10.9
2110.10
10.11
21
2423.1
24
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
*101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith)
*101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema (filed herewith)
*101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (filed herewith)
*101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (filed herewith)
*101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (filed herewith)
*101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase (filed herewith)
*104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document filed as Exhibit 101)
*Interactive data files are furnished but not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: February 26, 2020
24, 2021
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. (Registrant)
/S/    FRANK B. HOLDING, JR.   
Frank B. Holding, Jr.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons, on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 26, 2020.24, 2021.
 
SignatureTitleDate
/s/    FRANK B. HOLDING, JR.
                                                                                         
Frank B. Holding, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/S/    CRAIG L. NIX
                                                                                         
Craig L. Nix
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)February 26, 202024, 2021
/S/    JASON W. GROOTERS  
Jason W. Grooters
Assistant Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer)February 26, 2020
/s/    JOHN M. ALEXANDER, JR.  *
                                                                                           
John M. Alexander, Jr.
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    VICTOR E. BELL, III  *
                                                                                          
Victor E. Bell, III
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    HOPE HOLDING BRYANT  *
                                                                                          
Hope Holding Bryant
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    PETER M. BRISTOW  *
                                                                                          
Peter M. Bristow
DirectorFebruary 26, 2020






24, 2021
SignatureTitleDate
/s/    H. LEE DURHAM, JR.  *
                                                                                          
H. Lee Durham, Jr.
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    DANIEL L. HEAVNER  *
                                                                                          
Daniel L. Heavner
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    ROBERT R. HOPPE  *
                                                                                         
Robert R. Hoppe
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021

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SignatureTitleDate
/s/    FLOYD L. KEELS    *
                                                                                          
Floyd L. Keels
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    ROBERT E. MASON, IV    *
                                                                                          
Robert E. Mason, IV
DirectorFebruary 26, 202024, 2021
/s/    ROBERT T. NEWCOMB  *
                                                                                         
Robert T. Newcomb
DirectorFebruary 26, 2020
24, 2021
*
*Craig L. Nix hereby signs this Annual Report on Form 10-K on February 26, 2020,24, 2021, on behalf of each of the indicated persons for whom he is attorney-in-fact pursuant to a Power of Attorney filed herewith.
 
By:/S/    CRAIG L. NIX
Craig L. Nix

As Attorney-In-Fact


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