UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
   
þ Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,June 30, 2007
or
   
o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Transition period from                    to                    
Commission File Number: 000-51904
HOME BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
   
Arkansas 71-0682831
   
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
719 Harkrider, Suite 100, Conway, Arkansas 72032
   
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(501) 328-4770
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filero       Accelerated filero       Non-accelerated filerþ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
Common Stock Issued and Outstanding: 17,235,06317,238,530 shares as of April 27,July 30, 2007.
 
 

 


 

HOME BANCSHARES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
March 31,June 30, 2007
INDEX
     
  Page No.
    
     
    
     
  4 
     
  5 
     
  6-7 
     
  8 
     
  9-219-24 
     
  2225 
     
  23-4726-53 
     
  48-5154-56 
     
  5257 
     
    
     
  5358 
     
  5358 
     
  5358 
     
  5358 
     
  5358-59 
     
  5359 
     
  5359 
     
  5460
 
 Chairman's RetirementFourth Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Home BancShares, Inc.
Amendment to Home BancShares, Inc. 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan
 Awareness of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 CEO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 CFO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 CEO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Exhibit List
10.1Home BancShares Inc. Chairman’s Retirement Plan
15Awareness of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1CEO Certification Pursuant to 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31.2CFO Certification Pursuant to 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1CEO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350


CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
     Some of our statements contained in this document, including matters discussed under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and include statements about the competitiveness of the banking industry, potential regulatory obligations, our entrance and expansion into other markets, our other business strategies and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. When we use words like “may,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “continue,” “expect,” “project,” “predict,��� “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions, you should consider them as identifying forward-looking statements, although we may use other phrasing. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on our beliefs and assumptions, and on the information available to us at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the following:
  the effects of future economic conditions, including inflation or a decrease in residential housing values;
 
  governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative and regulatory changes;
 
  the risks of changes in interest rates or the level and composition of deposits, loan demand and the values of loan collateral, securities and interest sensitive assets and liabilities;
 
  the effects of terrorism and efforts to combat it;
 
  credit risks;
 
  the effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds and other financial institutions operating in our market area and elsewhere, including institutions operating regionally, nationally and internationally, together with competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone and the Internet;
 
  the effect of any mergers, acquisitions or other transactions to which we or our subsidiaries may from time to time be a party, including our ability to successfully integrate any businesses that we acquire; and
 
  the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of our allowance for loan losses.
     All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Note. Our actual results may differ significantly from those we discuss in these forward-looking statements. For other factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from estimates and projections contained in these forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007.

 


PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements
Home BancShares, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
                
(In thousands, except share data) March 31, 2007 December 31, 2006  June 30, 2007 December 31, 2006 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Assets
  
Cash and due from banks $57,998 $53,004  $51,110 $53,004 
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks 2,962 6,696  2,431 6,696 
          
Cash and cash equivalents 60,960 59,700  53,541 59,700 
Federal funds sold 10,685 9,003  10,182 9,003 
Investment securities — available for sale 476,534 531,891  458,782 531,891 
Loans receivable 1,475,376 1,416,295  1,525,013 1,416,295 
Allowance for loan losses  (26,934)  (26,111)  (28,112)  (26,111)
          
Loans receivable, net 1,448,442 1,390,184  1,496,901 1,390,184 
Bank premises and equipment, net 60,751 57,339  64,656 57,339 
Foreclosed assets held for sale 327 435  182 435 
Cash value of life insurance 42,746 42,149  46,862 42,149 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 12,336 12,449  14,836 12,449 
Accrued interest receivable 14,331 13,736  14,847 13,736 
Deferred tax asset, net 8,455 8,361  11,023 8,361 
Goodwill 37,527 37,527  37,527 37,527 
Core deposit and other intangibles 9,019 9,458  8,580 9,458 
Other assets 21,463 18,416  22,002 18,416 
          
Total assets
 $2,203,576 $2,190,648  $2,239,921 $2,190,648 
          
  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  
Deposits:  
Demand and non-interest-bearing $228,716 $215,142  $224,675 $215,142 
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts 606,593 582,425  612,853 582,425 
Time deposits 792,951 809,627  805,485 809,627 
          
Total deposits 1,628,260 1,607,194  1,643,013 1,607,194 
Federal funds purchased 25,450 25,270   25,270 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 128,335 118,825  127,392 118,825 
FHLB and other borrowed funds 127,842 151,768 
FHLB borrowed funds 175,455 151,768 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 12,192 11,509  11,061 11,509 
Subordinated debentures 44,640 44,663  44,618 44,663 
          
Total liabilities
 1,966,719 1,959,229  2,001,539 1,959,229 
Stockholders’ equity:
  
Common stock, par value $0.01 in 2007 and 2006; 25,000,000 shares authorized in 2007 and 2006; shares issued and outstanding 17,221,938 in 2007 and 17,205,649 in 2006 172 172 
Common stock, par value $0.01 in 2007 and 2006; shares authorized 50,000,000 in 2007 and 25,000,000 in 2006; shares issued and outstanding 17,238,387 in 2007 and 17,205,649 in 2006 172 172 
Capital surplus 194,930 194,595  195,257 194,595 
Retained earnings 45,875 41,544  50,333 41,544 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (4,120)  (4,892)  (7,380)  (4,892)
          
Total stockholders’ equity
 236,857 231,419  238,382 231,419 
          
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $2,203,576 $2,190,648  $2,239,921 $2,190,648 
          
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Home BancShares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
                        
 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
(In thousands, except per share data) 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)
Interest income:
  
Loans $28,288 $21,842  $29,776 $24,003 $58,064 $45,845 
Investment securities  
Taxable 4,586 4,725  4,273 4,711 8,859 9,436 
Tax-exempt 1,026 967  1,025 965 2,051 1,932 
Deposits — other banks 49 41  30 24 79 65 
Federal funds sold 235 159  40 183 275 342 
              
Total interest income 34,184 27,734  35,144 29,886 69,328 57,620 
              
  
Interest expense:
  
Interest on deposits 14,133 9,529  14,091 11,144 28,224 20,673 
Federal funds purchased 205 304  247 154 452 458 
FHLB and other borrowed funds 1,811 1,476  2,033 1,486 3,844 2,962 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,224 870  1,281 994 2,505 1,864 
Subordinated debentures 749 749  747 745 1,496 1,494 
              
Total interest expense 18,122 12,928  18,399 14,523 36,521 27,451 
              
  
Net interest income
 16,062 14,806  16,745 15,363 32,807 30,169 
Provision for loan losses 820 484  680 590 1,500 1,074 
              
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 15,242 14,322  16,065 14,773 31,307 29,095 
              
  
Non-interest income:
  
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,588 2,052  2,669 2,263 5,257 4,315 
Other services charges and fees 1,500 611  1,334 584 2,834 1,195 
Trust fees 24 152  30 169 54 321 
Data processing fees 218 193  209 215 427 408 
Mortgage banking income 348 411  478 439 826 850 
Insurance commissions 289 284  171 205 460 489 
Income from title services 156 237  238 282 394 519 
Increase in cash value of life insurance 598 51  617 55 1,215 106 
Dividends from FHLB, FRB & bankers’ bank 227 106  207 154 434 260 
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates  (114)  (116)  (56)  (32)  (170)  (148)
Gain on sale of SBA loans  34  170  170 34 
Gain on sale of premises and equipment, net 14 2  167 26 181 28 
Gain on securities, net  1  1 
Other income 357 384  349 238 706 622 
              
Total non-interest income 6,205 4,401  6,583 4,599 12,788 9,000 
              
  
Non-interest expense:
  
Salaries and employee benefits 7,440 7,348  7,757 7,399 15,197 14,747 
Occupancy and equipment 2,210 2,005  2,342 2,123 4,552 4,128 
Data processing expense 644 567  670 670 1,314 1,237 
Other operating expenses 4,447 3,699  4,748 3,951 9,195 7,650 
              
Total non-interest expense 14,741 13,619  15,517 14,143 30,258 27,762 
              
Income before income taxes
 6,706 5,104  7,131 5,229 13,837 10,333 
Income tax expense 1,945 1,588  2,070 1,593 4,015 3,181 
              
Net income available to all shareholders
 4,761 3,516  5,061 3,636 9,822 7,152 
Less: Preferred stock dividends  155   155  310 
              
Income available to common shareholders
 $4,761 $3,361  $5,061 $3,481 $9,822 $6,842 
              
Basic earnings per share
 $0.28 $0.28  $0.29 $0.28 $0.57 $0.56 
              
Diluted earnings per share
 $0.27 $0.24  $0.29 $0.25 $0.56 $0.49 
              
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Home BancShares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006
                                                        
 Accumulated    Accumulated   
 Other    Other   
 Preferred Preferred Common Capital Retained Comprehensive    Preferred Preferred Common Capital Retained Comprehensive   
(In thousands, except share data) Stock A Stock B Stock Surplus Earnings Income (Loss) Total  Stock A Stock B Stock Surplus Earnings Income (Loss) Total 
Balance at January 1, 2006
 $21 $2 $121 $146,285 $27,331 $(7,903) $165,857  $21 $2 $121 $146,285 $27,331 $(7,903) $165,857 
Comprehensive income (loss):  
Net income     3,516  3,516      7,152  7,152 
Other comprehensive income (loss):  
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $179       (282)  (282)
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $2,207       (3,418)  (3,418)
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate       (6)  (6)       (29)  (29)
      
Comprehensive income 3,228  3,705 
Issuance of 2,500,000 shares of common stock from Initial Public Offering, net of offering costs of $4,068   25 40,907   40,932 
Issuance of 14,617 shares of preferred stock A from exercise of stock options    2   2     2   2 
Net issuance of 681 shares of preferred stock B from exercise of stock options    8   8     8   8 
Net issuance of 15,490 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options    143   143 
Net issuance of 33,104 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options    309   309 
Tax benefit from stock options exercised    84   84     131   131 
Share-based compensation    116   116     205   205 
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock A, $0.0625 per share      (131)   (131)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock B, $0.1425 per share      (24)   (24)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.02 per share      (243)   (243)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock A, $0.125 per share      (262)   (262)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock B, $0.285 per share      (48)   (48)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.04 per share      (486)   (486)
                              
Balances at March 31, 2006 (unaudited)
 21 2 121 146,638 30,449  (8,191) 169,040 
Balances at June 30, 2006 (unaudited)
 21 2 146 187,847 33,687  (11,350) 210,353 
Comprehensive income (loss):  
Net income     12,402  12,402      8,766  8,766 
Other comprehensive income (loss):  
Unrealized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $2,105      3,276 3,276 
Unrealized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $4,133      6,412 6,412 
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate      23 23       46 46 
      
Comprehensive income 15,701  15,224 
Conversion of 2,090,812 shares of preferred stock A to 1,650,489 shares of common stock  (21)  17 2    (2)  (21)  17 2    (2)
Conversion of 169,760 shares of preferred stock B to 509,280 shares of common stock   (2) 5  (3)       (2) 5  (3)    
Issuance of 2,875,000 shares of common stock from Initial Public Offering, net of offering costs of $4,545   29 47,176   47,205 
Issuance of 41,526 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options    391   391 
Issuance of 375,000 shares of common stock from Initial Public Offering, net of offering costs of $477   4 6,269   6,273 
Issuance of 23,912 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options    225   225 
Tax benefit from stock options exercised    127   127     80   80 
Share-based compensation    264   264     175   175 
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock A,$0.0833 per share      (172)   (172)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock B, $0.19 per share      (32)   (32)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.07 per share      (1,103)   (1,103)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock A, $0.0208 per share      (41)   (41)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock B, $0.0475 per share      (8)   (8)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.05 per share      (860)   (860)
                              
Balances at December 31, 2006
   172 194,595 41,544  (4,892) 231,419    172 194,595 41,544  (4,892) 231,419 
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Home BancShares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006
                                                        
 Accumulated    Accumulated   
 Other    Other   
 Preferred Preferred Common Capital Retained Comprehensive    Preferred Preferred Common Capital Retained Comprehensive   
(In thousands, except share data) Stock A Stock B Stock Surplus Earnings Income (Loss) Total  Stock A Stock B Stock Surplus Earnings Income (Loss) Total 
Comprehensive income (loss):  
Net income     4,761  4,761      9,822  9,822 
Other comprehensive income (loss):  
Unrealized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $497      771 771 
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate      1 1 
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $1,560       (2,420)  (2,420)
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate       (68)  (68)
      
Comprehensive income 5,533  7,334 
Issuance of 16,289 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options    123   123 
Issuance of 32,738 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options    237   237 
Tax benefit from stock options exercised    103   103     203   203 
Share-based compensation    109   109     222   222 
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.025 per share      (430)   (430)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.06 per share      (1,033)   (1,033)
                              
Balances at March 31, 2007 (unaudited)
 $ $ $172 $194,930 $45,875 $(4,120) $236,857 
Balances at June 30, 2007 (unaudited)
 $ $ $172 $195,257 $50,333 $(7,380) $238,382 
                              
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Home BancShares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                
 Period Ended March 31,  Period Ended June 30, 
(In thousands) 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Operating Activities
  
Net income $4,761 $3,516  $9,822 $7,152 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) 
operating activities: 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: 
Depreciation 1,065 1,090  2,158 2,282 
Amortization/Accretion 305 665  802 1,281 
Share-based compensation 109 116  222 205 
Tax benefits from stock options exercised  (103)  (84)  (203)  (131)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets 12  (89) 226  (282)
Provision for loan losses 820 484  1,500 1,074 
Deferred income tax benefit  (597)  (420)  (1,110)  (852)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates 114 116  170 148 
Increase in cash value of life insurance  (598)  (51)  (1,215)  (106)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale  (17,609)  (22,115)  (48,679)  (45,305)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale 15,619 23,384  45,543 43,721 
Changes in assets and liabilities:  
Accrued interest receivable  (595)  (382)  (1,111)  (1,429)
Other assets  (3,046)  (3,305)  (3,586)  (6,032)
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 786 3,426   (245) 2,696 
          
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,043 6,351  4,294 4,422 
          
 
Investing Activities
  
Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold  (1,682)  (12,503)  (1,179)  (4,047)
Net (increase) decrease in loans  (57,088)  (44,207)  (108,201)  (123,604)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale  (84,664)  (38,823)  (118,933)  (66,268)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale 141,406 43,132  188,101 74,397 
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale  1,000 
Proceeds from sale of loans  540  2,957 540 
Proceeds from foreclosed assets held for sale 110 801  371 1,283 
Purchases of premises and equipment, net  (4,491)  (1,704)  (9,656)  (3,048)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance  (3,498)  
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates   (3,000)  (2,625)  (3,000)
          
Net cash used in investing activities  (6,409)  (55,764)  (52,663)  (122,747)
     
      
Financing Activities
  
Net increase (decrease) in deposits 21,066 80,335  35,819 92,099 
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase 9,510  (5,173) 8,567 18,108 
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased 180  (44,495)  (25,270)  (34,490)
Net increase (decrease) in FHLB and other borrowed funds  (23,926) 22,251  23,687 23,265 
Repayment of line of credit   (14,000)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net  40,932 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 123 153  237 319 
Tax benefits from stock options exercised 103 84  203 131 
Dividends paid  (430)  (398)  (1,033)  (796)
          
Net cash provided by financing activities 6,626 52,757  42,210 125,568 
          
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,260 3,344   (6,159) 7,243 
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of year 59,700 44,679  59,700 44,679 
          
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period $60,960 $48,023  $53,541 $51,922 
          
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Home BancShares, Inc.
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
     Home BancShares, Inc. (the Company or HBI) is a financial holding company headquartered in Conway, Arkansas. The Company is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its five wholly owned community bank subsidiaries. Three of our bank subsidiaries are located in the central Arkansas market area, a fourth serves Stone County in north central Arkansas, and a fifth serves the Florida Keys and southwestern Florida. The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Company also is subject to the regulation of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.
     A summary of the significant accounting policies of the Company follows:
Operating Segments
     The Company is organized on a subsidiary bank-by-bank basis upon which management makes decisions regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Each of the subsidiary banks provides a group of similar community banking services, including such products and services as loans, time deposits, and checking and savings accounts. The individual bank segments have similar operating and economic characteristics and have been reported as one aggregated operating segment.
Use of Estimates
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
     Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.
Principles of Consolidation
     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HBI and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
     The Company has a 20.4% and 20.1% investment in White River Bancshares, Inc. (WRBI), which at MarchJune 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The Company’s investment in WRBI at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 totaled $11.0$13.5 million and $11.1 million, respectively. The investment in WRBI is accounted for on the equity method. The Company’s share of WRBI operating loss included in non-interest income in the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 totaled $56,000 and $170,000, respectively. The Company’s share of WRBI operating loss included in non-interest income in the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 totaled $114,000$32,000 and $116,000,$148,000, respectively. The Company’s share of WRBI unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 amounted to $1,000$70,000 and $25,000,$2,000, respectively. See the “Acquisitions” footnote related to the Company’s acquisition of WRBI.

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     The Company has invested funds representing 100% ownership in four statutory trusts which issue trust preferred securities. The Company’s investment in these trusts was $1.3 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Under generally accepted accounting principles, these trusts are not consolidated.
     The summarized financial information below represents an aggregation of the Company’s unconsolidated affiliates as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, and for the three-month and six-month periods then ended:
                        
 March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Assets $402,142 $261,779  509,366 311,262 509,366 311,262 
Liabilities 345,695 203,825  443,152 253,579 443,152 253,579 
Equity 56,447 57,954  66,214 57,683 66,214 57,683 
Net income (loss)  (415)  (512)  (280)  (161)  (695)  (673)
Interim financial information
     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006 have been prepared in condensed format, and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
     The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for each respective period presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other quarter or for the full year. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Earnings per Share
     Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average common shares and all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31:June 30:
                
         Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net income available to all shareholders $4,761 $3,516  $5,061 $3,636 $9,822 $7,152 
Less: Preferred stock dividends   (155)   (155)   (310)
              
Income available to common shareholders $4,761 $3,361  $5,061 $3,481 $9,822 $6,842 
              
  
Average shares outstanding 17,219 12,123  17,235 12,224 17,227 12,174 
Effect of common stock options 282 79  309 117 289 104 
Effect of preferred stock options  28   29  29 
Effect of preferred stock conversions  2,162   2,160  2,156 
              
Diluted shares outstanding 17,501 14,392  17,544 14,530 17,516 14,463 
              
  
Basic earnings per share $0.28 $0.28  $0.29 $0.28 $0.57 $0.56 
Diluted earnings per share $0.27 $0.24  $0.29 $0.25 $0.56 $0.49 

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2. Acquisitions
     OnIn January 3, 2005, HBI purchased 20% of the common stock during the formation of White River Bancshares, Inc. of Fayetteville, Arkansas for $9.1 million. White River Bancshares is a newly formed corporation, which owns all of the stock of Signature Bank of Arkansas, with branch locations in the northwest Arkansas area. In January 2006, White River Bancshares issued an additional $15.0 million of their common stock. To maintain a 20% ownership, the Company made an additional investment in White River Bancshares of $3.0 million in January 2006. At March 31, 2007, White River Bancshares had approximately $357.8 million in total assets, $316.3 million in total loans and $279.4 million in total deposits.
During April 2007, White River Bancshares acquired 100% of the stock of Brinkley Bancshares, Inc. in Brinkley, Arkansas. As a result, we anticipate makingHBI made a $2.6 million additional investment in White River Bancshares on June 29, 2007 to maintain ourits 20% ownership. This additional investment is subject to regulatory approval.At June 30, 2007, White River Bancshares had approximately $465.0 million in total assets, $356.8 million in total loans and $336.2 million in total deposits.

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3. Investment Securities
     The amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities were as follows:
                                
 March 31, 2007  June 30, 2007 
 Available for Sale  Available for Sale 
 Gross Gross    Gross Gross   
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated 
 Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value  Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises $155,656 $71 $(2,638) $153,089  $156,926 $9 $(4,543) $152,392 
Mortgage-backed securities 214,256 71  (5,133) 209,194  203,512 29  (6,886) 196,655 
State and political subdivisions 101,251 1,402  (449) 102,204  98,376 809  (1,348) 97,837 
Other securities 12,196   (149) 12,047  12,036   (138) 11,898 
                  
  
Total $483,359 $1,544 $(8,369) $476,534  $470,850 $847 $(12,915) $458,782 
                  
                 
  December 31, 2006 
  Available for Sale 
      Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Estimated 
  Cost  Gains  (Losses)  Fair Value 
  (In thousands) 
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises $199,085  $79  $(2,927) $196,237 
Mortgage-backed securities  225,747   41   (5,988)  219,800 
State and political subdivisions  102,536   1,360   (496)  103,400 
Other securities  12,631      (177)  12,454 
             
Total $539,999  $1,480  $(9,588) $531,891 
             
     Assets, principally investment securities, having a carrying value of approximately $221.6$216.2 million and $287.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Also, investment securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements totaled approximately $128.3$127.4 million and $118.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
     During 2007, the Company did not sell any available for sale securities. During the three month periodsand six months ended March 31, 2007 andJune 30, 2006, no$1.0 million in available for sale securities were sold. The gross realized gains on such sales totaled $1,000. The income tax expense/benefit related to net security gains and losses was 39.23% of the gross amounts for the periods.

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16 of SFAS No. 115, EITF 03-1, Staff Accounting Bulletin 59 and FASB Staff Position No. 115-1. Certain investment securities are valued less than their historical cost. These declines primarily resulted from recent increases in market interest rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is management’s intent to hold these securities to recovery. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other than temporary impairment is identified.
4: Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses
     The various categories of loans are summarized as follows:
                
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Real estate:  
Commercial real estate loans  
Non-farm/non-residential $519,680 $465,306  $555,466 $465,306 
Construction/land development 369,022 393,410  368,632 393,410 
Agricultural 33,245 11,659  32,235 11,659 
Residential real estate loans  
Residential 1-4 family 231,788 229,588  240,003 229,588 
Multifamily residential 39,329 37,440  37,559 37,440 
          
Total real estate 1,193,064 1,137,403  1,233,895 1,137,403 
Consumer 42,345 45,056  43,964 45,056 
Commercial and industrial 205,531 206,559  205,760 206,559 
Agricultural 16,986 13,520  24,969 13,520 
Other 17,450 13,757  16,425 13,757 
          
Total loans receivable before allowance for loan losses 1,475,376 1,416,295  1,525,013 1,416,295 
Allowance for loan losses 26,934 26,111  28,112 26,111 
          
Total loans receivable, net $1,448,442 $1,390,184  $1,496,901 $1,390,184 
          
     The following is a summary of activity within the allowance for loan losses:
                
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Balance, beginning of year $26,111 $24,175  $26,111 $24,175 
Additions  
Provision charged to expense 820 484  1,500 1,074 
  
Net (recoveries) loans charged off Losses charged to allowance, net of recoveries of $103 and $262 for the first three months of 2007 and 2006, respectively  (3) 224 
Net (recoveries) loans charged off 
Losses charged to allowance, net of recoveries of $669 and $771 for the first six months of 2007 and 2006, respectively  (501) 4 
          
  
Balance, March 31 $26,934 24,435 
Balance, June 30 $28,112 25,245 
      
  
Additions  
Provision charged to expense 1,823  1,233 
  
Net loans charged off  
Losses charged to allowance, net of recoveries of $881 for the last nine months of 2006 147 
Losses charged to allowance, net of recoveries of $372 for the last six months of 2006 367 
   
    
Balance, end of year $26,111  $26,111 
      

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     At March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more totaled $1.1 million$105,000 and $641,000, respectively. Non-accruing loans at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $5.1$19.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively.
     During the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, the Company sold $2.8 million of the guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans, which resulted in gains of $170,000. During the three-month period ended June 30, 2006, the Company did not sell any of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans. During the three-month periodsix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company sold $2.8 million and $506,000, respectively, of the guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans, which resulted in gains of $34,000.$170,000 and $34,000, respectively.
     Mortgage loans held for resale of approximately $4.4$5.5 million and $2.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, are included in residential 1-41—4 family loans. Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using an aggregate basis.
     At March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, impaired loans totaled $8.8$19.2 million and $11.2 million, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, average impaired loans were $10.0$13.1 million and $5.7$5.4 million, respectively. All impaired loans had designated reserves for possible loan losses. Reserves relative to impaired loans were $1.6$1.8 million and $2.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Interest recognized on impaired loans during 2007 and 2006 was immaterial.
5: Goodwill and Core Deposits and Other Intangibles
     Changes in the carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company’s core deposits and other intangibles at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, were as follows:
                
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Gross carrying amount $13,457 $13,457  $13,457 $13,457 
Accumulated amortization 4,438 3,999  4,877 3,999 
          
 
Net carrying amount $9,019 $9,458  $8,580 $9,458 
          
     Core deposit and other intangible amortization for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $439,000$439,000. Core deposit intangible amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and $425,000,2006 was approximately $878,000 and $864,000, respectively. Including all of the mergers completed, HBI’s estimated amortization expense of core deposits and other intangibles for each of the years 2007 through 2011 is: 2007 — $1.7 million; 2008 — $1.7 million; 2009 — $1.7 million; 2010 - - $1.6 million; and 2011 — $981,000.
     The carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill was $37.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements.
6: Deposits
     The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was $458.6$425.4 million and $486.3 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Interest expense applicable to certificates in excess of $100,000 totaled $5.8$5.5 million and $3.9$4.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Interest expense applicable to certificates in excess of $100,000 totaled $11.3 million and $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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     Deposits totaling approximately $206.9$208.2 million and $203.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, were public funds obtained primarily from state and political subdivisions in the United States.

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7: FHLB and Other Borrowed Funds
     The Company’s FHLB and other borrowed funds were $127.8$175.5 million and $151.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The outstanding balance for March 31,June 30, 2007 includes $127.8$40.0 million of short-term advances and $135.5 million of long-term advances. The outstanding balance for December 31, 2006 includes $5.0 million of short-term advances and $146.8 million of long-term advances. Short-term borrowings consist of short-term FHLB borrowings. Long-term borrowings consist of long-term FHLB borrowings. The long-term FHLB advances mature from 2007 to 2020 with interest rates ranging from 2.019% to 5.42% and are secured by residential real estate loans.
8: Subordinated Debentures
     Subordinated Debentures at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consisted of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities with the following components:
                
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, fixed at 6.40%, during the first five years and at a floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2008 without penalty $20,619 $20,619  $20,619 $20,619 
Subordinated debentures, isssued in 2000, due 2030, fixed at 10.60%, callable in 2010 with a penalty ranging from 5.30% to 0.53% depending on the year of prepayment, callable in 2020 without penalty 3,401 3,424 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2000, due 2030, fixed at 10.60%, callable in 2010 with a penalty ranging from 5.30% to 0.53% depending on the year of prepayment, callable in 2020 without penalty 3,379 3,424 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable in 2008 without penalty 5,155 5,155  5,155 5,155 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2005, due 2035, fixed rate of 6.81% during the first ten years and at a floating rate of 1.38% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2010 without penalty 15,465 15,465  15,465 15,465 
          
Total subordinated debt $44,640 $44,663  $44,618 $44,663 
          
     As a result of the acquisition of Marine Bancorp, Inc., the Company has an interest rate swap agreement that effectively converts the floating rate on the $5.2 million trust preferred security noted above into a fixed interest rate of 7.29%, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense until the call date.
     The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment subject to certain limitations. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense. Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds thereof in junior subordinated debentures of the Company, the sole asset of each trust. The preferred trust securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the junior subordinated debentures held by the trust. The Company wholly owns the common securities of each trust. Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon the Company making payment on the related junior subordinated debentures. The Company’s obligations under the junior subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.

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9: Income Taxes
     The following is a summary of the components of the provision for income taxes for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31:June 30:
                
         Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Current:  
Federal $2,252 $1,675  $2,266 $1,690 $4,518 $3,366 
State 290 333  317 336 607 668 
              
Total current 2,542 2,008  2,583 2,026 5,125 4,034 
              
  
Deferred:  
Federal  (501)  (350)  (431)  (361)  (932)  (712)
State  (96)  (70)  (82)  (72)  (178)  (141)
              
Total deferred  (597)  (420)  (513)  (433)  (1,110)  (853)
              
Provision for income taxes $1,945 $1,588  $2,070 $1,593 $4,015 $3,181 
              
     The reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and effective income tax rate is as follows for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31:June 30:
                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
         June 30, June 30,
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006
Statutory federal income tax rate  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%
Effect of nontaxable interest income  (4.94)  (6.19)  (4.74)  (5.95)  (4.83)  (6.06)
Cash value of life insurance  (3.12)  (0.35)  (3.03)  (0.36)  (3.07)  (0.36)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 1.88 1.98  2.15 1.97 2.02 1.96 
Other 0.18 0.69   (0.35)  (0.20)  (0.10) 0.24 
              
Effective income tax rate  29.00%  31.13%  29.03%  30.46%  29.02%  30.78%
              

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     The types of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts that give rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities, and their approximate tax effects, are as follows:
                
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Deferred tax assets:  
Allowance for loan losses $10,545 $10,219  $11,003 $10,219 
Deferred compensation 240 244  290 244 
Defined benefit pension plan 111 107   107 
Stock options 197 155  238 155 
Non-accrual interest income 523 489  473 489 
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary 530 485  552 485 
Unrealized loss on securities 2,676 3,179  4,731 3,179 
Other 161 170  155 170 
          
Gross deferred tax assets 14,983 15,048  17,442 15,048 
          
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Accelerated depreciation on premises and equipment 2,016 2,082  1,990 2,082 
Core deposit intangibles 3,388 3,552  3,225 3,552 
Market value of cash flow hedge 19 25  17 25 
FHLB dividends 603 567  644 567 
Other 502 461  543 461 
          
Gross deferred tax liabilities 6,528 6,687  6,419 6,687 
          
Net deferred tax assets $8,455 $8,361  $11,023 $8,361 
          

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10: Common Stock and Stock Compensation Plans
     On August 1, 2006, the Company redeemed and converted the issued and outstanding shares of Home BancShares’s Class A Preferred Stock and Class B Preferred Stock into Home BancShares Common Stock. The conversion of the preferred stock increased the Company’s outstanding common stock by approximately 2.2 million shares.
     The holder’s of shares of Class A Preferred Stock, received 0.789474 of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class A Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class A Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006. The Class A Preferred shareholder’sshareholders did not receive fractional shares, instead they received cash at a rate of $12.67 times the fraction of a share they otherwise would have been entitled to.
     The holder’sholders of shares of Class B Preferred Stock received three shares of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class B Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class B Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006.
     On June 22, 2006, the Company priced its initial public offering of 2.5 million shares of common stock at $18.00 per share. The total price to the public for the shares offered and sold by the Company was $45.0 million. The amount of expenses incurred for the Company’s account in connection with the offering includes approximately $3.1 million of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses of approximately $1.0 million. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $40.9 million from its sale of shares after deducting sales commissions and expenses.
     On July 21, 2006, the underwriter’s of the Company’s initial public offering exercised and completed their option to purchase an additional 375,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments effective July 26, 2006. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $6.3 million from this sale of shares after deducting sales commissions.

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     On March 13, 2006, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan. The Plan was submitted to the shareholders for approval at the 2006 annual meeting of shareholders. The purpose of the Plan is to attract and retain highly qualified officers, directors, key employees, and other persons, and to motivate those persons to improve our business results. This plan which was amended at the 2007 shareholder meeting provides for the granting of incentive nonqualified options to purchase up to 1.5 million shares of common stock in the Company.
     The Plan amends and restates various prior plans that were either adopted by the Company or companies that were acquired. Awards made under any of the prior plans will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is designed not to impair the rights of award holders under the prior plans. The Plan goes beyond the prior plans by including new types of awards (such as unrestricted stock, performance shares, and performance and annual incentive awards) in addition to the stock options (incentive and non-qualified), stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock that could have been awarded under one or more of the prior plans. In addition, the Company’s outstanding preferred stock options are also subject to the Plan.
     As of March 13, 2006, options for a total of 613,604 shares of common stock outstanding under the prior plans became subject to the Plan. Also, on that date, the Company’s board of directors replaced 341,000 outstanding stock appreciation rights with 354,640 options, each with an exercise price of $13.18. During 2005, the Company had issued 341,000 stock appreciation rights at $12.67 for certain executive employees throughout the Company. The appreciation rights were on a five-year cliff-vesting schedule with all appreciation rights vesting on December 31, 2009. The vesting was also subject to various financial performance goals of the Company and the subsidiary banks over the five-year period ending January 1, 2010. The options issued in replacement of the stock appreciation rights are subject to achievement of the same financial goals by the Company and the bank subsidiaries over the five-year period ending January 1, 2010.

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     On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123 (R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS123(R)”), using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under that transition method, compensation cost is recognized beginning in 2006 includes: (a) the compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, and (b) the compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123 (R). Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method. Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of income tax benefit, related to non-vested awards, which are expected to be recognized over the vesting periods, was $744,000approximately $715,000 as of March 31,June 30, 2007.
     As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, are $109,000$113,000 and $66,000$69,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. TheAs a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the threesix months ended March 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, are $116,000$222,000 and $70,000$135,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, would have been $0.28,$0.30 and $0.29, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.28 and $0.27, respectively.$0.29. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the threesix months ended March 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, would have been $0.28$0.58 and $0.25,$0.57, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.28$0.57 and $0.24,$0.56, respectively. For purposes of pro forma disclosures as required by SFAS No. 123(R), the estimated fair value of stock options is amortized over the options’ vesting period. The intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding and vested at March 31,June 30, 2007 was $10.6$10.9 million and $6.9$7.1 million, respectively. The intrinsic value of the stock options exercised during the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 was $263,000.$254,000 and $517,000, respectively.

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     The Company hasAs a nonqualified stock option plan for employees, officers,result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and directors of the Company. This plan providesnet income for the grantingthree months ended June 30, 2006, are $89,000 and $54,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. As a result of incentive nonqualified optionsadopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the six months ended June 30, 2006, are $205,000 and $127,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to purchase upaccount for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2006, would have been $0.29 and $0.25, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to 1.2 million sharesreported basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock in$0.28 and $0.25, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the Company.six months ended June 30, 2006, would have been $0.57 and $0.50, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.56 and $0.49, respectively.
     The table below summarized the transactions under the Company’s stock option plans at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and changes during the three-monthsix-month period and year then ended, respectively:
                                
 For Three Months Ended For the Year Ended For Six Months Ended For the Year Ended
 March 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 June 30, 2007 December 31, 2006
 Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted
 Average Average Average Average
 Exercisable Exercisable Exercisable Exercisable
 Shares (000) Price Shares (000) Price Shares (000) Price Shares (000) Price
Outstanding, beginning of year 1,032 $11.39 630 $10.07  1,032 $11.39 630 $10.07 
Granted 33 23.29 410 14.22  35 23.24 410 14.22 
Converted options of preferred stock A   9 8.66    9 8.66 
Converted options of preferred stock B   71 6.36    71 6.36 
Forfeited  (7) 11.76  (31) 12.90   (10) 12.15  (31) 12.90 
Exercised  (16) 7.56  (57) 9.40   (33) 7.25  (57) 9.40 
          
Outstanding, end of period 1,042 11.85 1,032 11.39  1,024 11.94 1,032 11.39 
          
Exercisable, end of period 542 $9.33 560 $9.27  550 $9.56 560 $9.27 
          

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     For stock option awards, the fair value is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate. Additionally, there may be other factors that would otherwise have a significant effect on the value of employee stock options granted but are not considered by the model. Accordingly, while management believes that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model provides a reasonable estimate of fair value, the model does not necessarily provide the best single measure of fair value for the Company’s employee stock options. The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and year-ended December 31, 2006, was $5.47$5.46 and $3.39, respectively. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
                
 For Three Months Ended For the Year Ended For Six Months Ended For the Year Ended
 March 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 June 30, 2007 December 31, 2006
Expected dividend yield  0.43%  0.59%  0.43%  0.59%
Expected stock price volatility  9.91%  9.23%  9.91%  9.23%
Risk-free interest rate  4.69%  4.80%  4.69%  4.80%
Expected life of options 6.0 years 6.3 years 6.0 years 6.3 years
     The following is a summary of currently outstanding and exercisable options at March 31,June 30, 2007:
                                        
 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Options OutstandingOptions Outstanding Options Exercisable
 Weighted-     Weighted-    
 Average Weighted- Weighted- Average Weighted- Weighted-
 Options Remaining Average Options Average Options Remaining Average Options Average
 Outstanding Contractual Life Exercise Exercisable Exercise Outstanding Contractual Life Exercise Exercisable Exercise
Exercise Prices Shares (000) (in years) Price Shares (000) Price Shares (000) (in years) Price Shares (000) Price
$6.14 to $6.68 59 5.0 $6.37 59 $6.37 
$7.33 to $8.66 211 5.1 7.44 211 7.44 
$9.33 to $10.31 108 6.5 10.16 102 10.17 
$ 6.14 to $6.68  48   4.9  $6.38   48  $6.38 
$ 7.33 to $8.66  207   4.8   7.43   207   7.43 
$ 9.33 to $10.31  107   6.2   10.17   101   10.18 
$11.34 to $11.67 69 8.1 11.41 63 11.38   69   7.9   11.41   63   11.38 
$12.67 to $12.67 184 9.7 12.67 104 12.67   184   9.5   12.67   128   12.67 
$13.18 to $13.18 324 9.0 13.18 3 13.18   321   8.7   13.18   3   13.18 
$21.17 to $24.15 87 9.6 22.02   
$21.17 to $22.04  67   9.3   21.36     
$23.27 to $24.15  21   9.6   24.11     
                         
 1,042 542   1,024           550     
                         
     At its April 20, 2007 meeting, our Board of Directors approved a Chairman's Retirement Plan for John Allison our Chairman and CEO. Beginning on Mr. Allison's 65th birthday, he will receive a $250,000 annual benefit to be paid for 10 consecutive years or until his death, whichever shall occur later. This will result in an estimated increase of $400,000 and $550,000 to non-interest expense for 2007 and 2008, respectively. During the second quarter of 2007, $128,000 of this expense was accrued, using an 8 percent discount factor.

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11. Non-Interest Expense
     The table below shows the components of non-interest expense for three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006:
                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
         June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Salaries and employee benefits $7,440 $7,348  $7,757 $7,399 $15,197 $14,747 
Occupancy and equipment 2,210 2,005  2,342 2,123 4,552 4,128 
Data processing expense 644 567  670 670 1,314 1,237 
Other operating expenses:  
Advertising 629 558  580 612 1,209 1,170 
Amortization of intangibles 439 425  439 439 878 864 
Electronic banking expense 530 118  655 160 1,185 278 
Directors’ fees 174 204  218 202 392 406 
Due from bank service charges 56 70  51 84 107 154 
FDIC and state assessment 260 125  231 127 491 252 
Insurance 244 223  228 233 472 456 
Legal and accounting 319 282  303 274 622 556 
Other professional fees 170 134  214 149 384 283 
Operating supplies 226 229  227 253 453 482 
Postage 164 163  171 166 335 329 
Telephone 228 220  233 284 461 504 
Other expense 1,008 948  1,198 968 2,206 1,916 
              
Total other operating expenses 4,447 3,699  4,748 3,951 9,195 7,650 
              
Total non-interest expense $14,741 $13,619  $15,517 $14,143 $30,258 $27,762 
              
12: Concentration of Credit Risks
     The Company’s primary market area is in central Arkansas, north central Arkansas, northwest Arkansas, southwest Florida and the Florida Keys (Monroe County). The Company primarily grants loans to customers located within these geographical areas unless the borrower has an established relationship with the Company.
     The diversity of the Company’s economic base tends to provide a stable lending environment. Although the Company has a loan portfolio that is diversified in both industry and geographic area, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent upon real estate values, tourism demand and the economic conditions prevailing in its market areas.

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13: Significant Estimates and Concentrations
     Accounting principles generally accepted in the United Sates of America require disclosure of certain significant estimates and current vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations. Estimates related to the allowance for loan losses and certain concentrations of credit risk are reflected in Note 4, while deposit concentrations are reflected in Note 6.

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14: Commitments and Contingencies
     In the ordinary course of business, the Company makes various commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities to fulfill the financing needs of their customers. These commitments and contingent liabilities include lines of credit and commitments to extend credit and issue standby letters of credit. The Company applies the same credit policies and standards as they do in the lending process when making these commitments. The collateral obtained is based on the assessed creditworthiness of the borrower.
     At March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, commitments to extend credit of $256.7$304.5 million and $227.5 million, respectively, were outstanding. A percentage of these balances are participated out to other banks; therefore, the Company can call on the participating banks to fund future draws. Since some of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
     Outstanding standby letters of credit are contingent commitments issued by the Company, generally to guarantee the performance of a customer in third-party borrowing arrangements. The term of the guarantee some of which are long-term, is dependent upon the credit worthiness of the borrower.borrower some of which are long-term. The maximum amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these guarantees at March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, is $10.5$17.0 million and $16.1 million, respectively.
     The Company and/or its subsidiary banks have various unrelated legal proceedings, most of which involve loan foreclosure activity pending, which, in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries.
15: Regulatory Matters
     The Company’s subsidiaries are subject to a legal limitation on dividends that can be paid to the parent company without prior approval of the applicable regulatory agencies. Arkansas bank regulators have specified that the maximum dividend limit state banks may pay to the parent company without prior approval is 75% of the current year earnings plus 75% of the retained net earnings of the preceding year. Since, the Company’s Arkansas bank subsidiaries are also under supervision of the Federal Reserve, they are further limited if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year by the Bank exceeds the Bank’s net profits to date for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. Under Florida state banking law, regulatory approval will be required if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year by the Bank exceeds the Bank’s net profits to date for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. As the result of historical special dividends paid byand leveraged capital positions, the Company’s subsidiary banks during 2005 to help provide cash for the Marine Bancorp, Inc. and Mountain View Bancshares, Inc. acquisitions, the Company’s subsidiary banks diddo not have any significant undivided profits available for payment of dividends to the Company, without prior approval of the regulatory agencies at March 31,June 30, 2007.

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     The Federal Reserve Board’s risk-based capital guidelines include the definitions for (1) a well-capitalized institution, (2) an adequately-capitalized institution, and (3) and undercapitalized institution. The criteria for a well-capitalized institution are: a 5% “Tier 1 leverage capital” ratio, a 6% “Tier 1 risk-based capital” ratio, and a 10% “total risk-based capital” ratio. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, each of the five subsidiary banks met the capital standards for a well-capitalized institution. The Company’s “Tier 1 leverage capital” ratio, “Tier 1 risk-based capital” ratio, and “total risk-based capital” ratio was 11.18%11.33%, 14.32%13.36%, and 15.58%14.61%, respectively, as of March 31,June 30, 2007.

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16: Additional Cash Flow Information
     The Company paid interest and taxes during the three and six months ended as follows:
                
         Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, June 30,
 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Interest paid $18,739 $12,903  $18,205 $13,923 $36,944 $26,826 
Income taxes paid 350   2,800 3,420 3,150 3,420 
17: Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” to provide companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This statement shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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     In September 2006, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-4, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that for an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of the Issue, the employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, or APB Opinion 12, Omnibus Opinion-1967, based on the substantive agreement with the employee. In March 2007, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-10, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that an employer should recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either Statement 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or Opinion 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. These Issues are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with earlier application permitted. Entities should recognize the effects of applying EITF 06-4 through either (a) a change in accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings or to other components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the year of adoption or (b) a change in accounting principle through retrospective application to all prior periods. As of March 31, 2007, the Company has split-dollar life insurance arrangements with two executives of the Company that have death benefits. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of EITF 06-4 and EITF 06-10, willbut does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position andor results of operationoperations.
     In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which provides clarification for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2006. The Company adopted the Company.Interpretation during the first quarter of 2007 without material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     Presently, the Company is not aware of any other changes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders
Home BancShares, Inc.
Conway, Arkansas
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Home BancShares, Inc. as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 and statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-monthsix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 15, 2007, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ BKD, LLP  
                                /s/ BKD, LLP
Little Rock, Arkansas
MayAugust 7, 2007

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Item 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
     The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007, which includes the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “Company”, “us”, “we”, and “our” refer to Home BancShares, Inc. on a consolidated basis.
General
     We are a financial holding company headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, offering a broad array of financial services through our five wholly owned bank subsidiaries. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, we had, on a consolidated basis, total assets of $2.20$2.24 billion, loans receivable of $1.48$1.53 billion, total deposits of $1.63$1.64 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $236.9$238.4 million.
     We generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, service charges, and mortgage banking income. Deposits are our primary source of funding. Our largest expenses are interest on these deposits and salaries and related employee benefits. We measure our performance by calculating our return on average equity, return on average assets, and net interest margin. We also measure our performance by our efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing non-interest expense less amortization of core deposit intangibles by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income.
Key Financial Measures
                        
 As of and for the Three Months As of and for the Three Months As of and for the Six Months
 Ended March 31, Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Total assets $2,203,576 $1,970,910  $2,239,921 $2,043,487 $2,239,921 $2,043 487 
Loans receivable 1,475,376 1,246,146  1,525,013 1,328,351 1,525,013 1,328,351 
Total deposits 1,628,260 1,507,443  1,643,013 1,519,207 1,643,013 1,519,207 
Net income 4,761 3,516  5,061 3,636 9,822 7,152 
Basic earnings per share 0.28 0.28  0.29 0.28 0.57 0.56 
Diluted earnings per share 0.27 0.24  0.29 0.25 0.56 0.49 
Diluted cash earnings per share (1) 0.29 0.26  0.30 0.27 0.59 0.53 
Annualized net interest margin — FTE  3.42%  3.53%  3.51%  3.52%  3.47%  3.53%
Efficiency ratio 62.52 66.68  62.95 66.74 62.74 66.70 
Annualized return on average assets 0.88 0.74  0.92 0.73 0.90 0.74 
Annualized return on average equity 8.30 8.51  8.52 8.56 8.41 8.53 
 
(1) See Table 16 “Diluted Cash Earnings Per Share” for a reconciliation to GAAP for diluted cash earnings per share.
Overview
     Our net income increased $1.3 million, or 35.4%,39.2% to $4.8$5.1 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $3.5$3.6 million for the same period in 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net income increased 37.3% to $9.8 million compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2006. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our net earnings increased 12.5%16.0% to $0.27$0.29 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, as compared to $0.24$0.25 for the same period in 2006. Diluted earnings per share increased 14.3% to $0.56 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.49 for the same period in 2006. The increase in earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 is primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries.

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     Our annualized return on average equityassets was 8.30%0.92% and 8.51%0.90% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to 0.73% and 0.74% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the $1.4 million and $2.7 million increases in net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.
     Our annualized return on average equity was 8.52% and 8.41% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to 8.56% and 8.53% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. While net income for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 increased considerably, return on average equity decreased slightly as a result of the $65.2 million increase in average stockholders’ equity from the net proceeds of our initial public offering and retained earnings for the twelve months.
     Our annualized return on average assets was 0.88% and 0.74% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the $1.3 million increase in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.earnings.
     Our annualized net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.42%3.51% and 3.47% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to 3.52% and 3.53% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 andsame periods in 2006, respectively. However, our net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was unchanged from the previous quarter. Competitive pressures and a slightly inverted yield curve put pressure on our net interest margin causing the decline from March 31,June 30, 2006 to March 31,June 30, 2007. The current competitive pressures have eased somewhat during 2007 allowing for an improvement of our net interest margin on a linked quarter basis by achieving strong loan growth that was funded by both the run off in the investment portfolio and more reasonably priced interest-bearing liabilities.
     Our efficiency ratio (calculated by dividing non-interest expense less amortization of core deposit intangibles by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income) was 62.52%62.95% and 66.68%62.74% for three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to 66.74% and 66.70% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. The improvement in our efficiency ratio is primarily due to an increase in net interest income from the net proceeds of our initial public offering and continued improvement of our efficiencies.operation.
     Our total assets increased $12.9$49.3 million, an annualized growth of 2.4%4.5%, to $2.20$2.24 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2007, from $2.19 billion as of December 31, 2006. Our loan portfolio increased $59.1$108.7 million, an annualized growth of 16.9%15.5%, to $1.48$1.53 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2007, from $1.42 billion as of December 31, 2006. Shareholders’ equity increased $5.4$7.0 million, an annualized growth of 9.5%6.1%, to $236.9$238.4 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $231.4 million as of December 31, 2006. Asset and loan increases are primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily the result of the retained earnings for the threesix months.
     As of March 31,June 30, 2007, our non-performing loans increased to $6.2$19.1 million, or 0.42%1.25%, of total loans from $4.5 million, or 0.32%, of total loans as of December 31, 2006. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans decreased to 436.2%147.4% as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to 574.4% from December 31, 2006. While these ratios reflectThe primary result of this increase was associated with an $11.3 million loan that was downgraded to non-accrual status during the second quarter of 2007. However, during the third quarter of 2007 the borrower on this loan paid off the loan principal and interest due. If this loan had not been on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2007, the non-performing loans to total loans and the allowance for loan losses as a slight decrease in asset quality, we still consider our asset quality to be sound.percent of non-performing loans would have been 0.51% and 359.6%, respectively.
Critical Accounting Policies
     Overview.We prepare our consolidated financial statements based on the selection of certain accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and customary practices in the banking industry. These policies, in certain areas, require us to make significant estimates and assumptions. Our accounting policies are described in detail in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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     We consider a policy critical if (i) the accounting estimate requires assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the accounting estimate; and (ii) different estimates that could reasonably have been used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have a material impact on our financial statements. Using these criteria, we believe that the accounting policies most critical to us are those associated with our lending practices, including the accounting for the allowance for loan losses, investments, intangible assets, income taxes and stock options.
     Investments.Securities available for sale are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity and other comprehensive income (loss). Securities that are held as available for sale are used as a part of our asset/liability management strategy.

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Securities that may be sold in response to interest rate changes, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, and other similar factors are classified as available for sale.
     Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses.Substantially all of our loans receivable are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, as it is management’s intent to hold them for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff, except for mortgage loans held for resale. Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based on the principal balance outstanding.
     The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged against income. The allowance represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, will be adequate to absorb probable credit losses on identifiable loans that may become uncollectible and probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio. The amounts of provisions for loan losses are based on management’s analysis and evaluation of the loan portfolio for identification of problem credits, internal and external factors that may affect collectibility, relevant credit exposure, particular risks inherent in different kinds of lending, current collateral values and other relevant factors.
     We consider a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms thereof. We apply this policy even if delays or shortfalls in payments are expected to be insignificant. All non-accrual loans and all loans that have been restructured from their original contractual terms are considered impaired loans. The aggregate amount of impaired loans is used in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and amount of provisions thereto. Losses on impaired loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when in the process of collection it appears likely that losses will be realized. The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When accrual of interest is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed.
     Loans are placed on non-accrual status when management believes that the borrower’s financial condition, after giving consideration to economic and business conditions and collection efforts, is such that collection of interest is doubtful, or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. Accrued interest related to non-accrual loans is generally charged against the allowance for loan losses when accrued in prior years and reversed from interest income if accrued in the current year. Interest income on non-accrual loans may be recognized to the extent cash payments are received, although the majority of payments received are usually applied to principal. Non-accrual loans are generally returned to accrual status when principal and interest payments are less than 90 days past due, the customer has made required payments for at least six months, and we reasonably expect to collect all principal and interest.

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     Intangible Assets.Intangible assets consist of goodwill and core deposit and other intangibles. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business acquisitions. The core deposit intangible represents the excess intangible value of acquired deposit customer relationships as determined by valuation specialists. The core deposit intangibles are being amortized over 84 to 114 months on a straight-line basis. Goodwill is not amortized but rather is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis. We perform an annual impairment test of goodwill as required by SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, in the fourth quarter.
     Income Taxes.We use the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the values of the assets and liabilities as reflected in the financial statements and their related tax basis using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Any estimated tax exposure items identified would be considered in a tax contingency reserve. Changes in any tax contingency reserve would be based on specific development, events, or transactions.

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     We and our subsidiaries file consolidated tax returns. Our subsidiaries provide for income taxes on a separate return basis, and remit to us amounts determined to be currently payable.
     Stock Options.Prior to 2006, we elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees(APB 25), and related interpretations in accounting for employee stock options using the fair value method. Under APB 25, because the exercise price of the options equals the estimated market price of the stock on the issuance date, no compensation expense is recorded. On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123,Share-Based Payment(Revised 2004) which establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity (i) exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services, or (ii) incurs liabilities in exchange for goods and services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of the equity instruments. SFAS 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation using APB 25 and requires that such transactions be recognized as compensation cost in the income statement based on their fair values on the measurement date, which is generally the date of the grant.
Acquisitions and Equity Investments
     OnIn January 3, 2005, weHBI purchased 20% of the common stock during the formation of White River Bancshares, Inc. of Fayetteville, Arkansas for $9.1 million. White River Bancshares is a newly formed corporation, which owns all of the stock of Signature Bank of Arkansas, with branch locations in the northwest Arkansas.Arkansas area. In January 2006, White River Bancshares issued an additional $15.0 million of their common stock. To maintain oura 20% ownership, we investedthe Company made an additional $3.0 millioninvestment in White River Bancshares at that time. As of March 31, 2007, White River Bancshares had total assets of $357.8$3.0 million loans of $316.3 million, and total deposits of $279.4 million.
in January 2006. During April 2007, White River Bancshares acquired 100% of the stock of Brinkley Bancshares, Inc. in Brinkley, Arkansas. As a result, we anticipate makingHBI made a $2.6 million additional investment in White River Bancshares on June 29, 2007 to maintain ourits 20% ownership. This additional investment is subject to regulatory approval.At June 30, 2007, White River Bancshares had approximately $465.0 million in total assets, $356.8 million in total loans and $336.2 million in total deposits.
     In our continuing evaluation of our growth plans for the Company, we believe our best prospects includeproperly priced bank acquisitions can complement our organic growth and de novo branching. Bank acquisitions provide usbranching growth strategies. The Company’s acquisition focus will be to expand in its primary market areas of Arkansas and Florida. However, management was familiar with the greatest opportunity for immediate earnings per share improvement. However,Texas market with a prior institution and, if opportunities arise, would look to expand through a banking acquisition in the current market multiples forTexas market. We are continually evaluating potential bank acquisitions make it difficult to accomplish an acquisition without dilution to tangible book value. In comparison, de novo branching usually creates dilution to earnings per share in the short term but does not create the burden of tangible book value dilution. We will continue to evaluatedetermine what is in the best interest of our Company. Our goal in making these decisions is to maximize the return to our investors.

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De Novo Branching
     We intend to continue to open new (commonly referred to de novo) branches in our current markets and in other attractive market areas if opportunities arise. During 2007, the Companywe opened its second branch locationlocations in the Florida communitycommunities of Key West. Presently, the Company has one Florida de novo branch location inWest and Key Largo scheduled to open in the second quarterplus Quitman, Arkansas. Also during 2007, we consolidated two of 2007 and fourour Cabot branch locations into one new financial center. Presently, we have three pending de novo branch locations in the Arkansas communities of Searcy (2), Bryant, and Quitman.
     During the second quarter of 2007, the Company will consolidate two of its Cabot branch locations into one new financial center.Bryant.
Results of Operations
     Our net income increased $1.3 million, or 35.4%,39.2% to $4.8$5.1 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $3.5$3.6 million for the same period in 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net income increased 37.3% to $9.8 million compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2006. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our net earnings increased 12.5%16.0% to $0.27$0.29 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, as compared to $0.24$0.25 for the same period in 2006. Diluted earnings per share increased 14.3% to $0.56 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.49 for the same period in 2006. The increase in earnings per share is primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries.

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     Net Interest Income.Net interest income, our principal source of earnings, is the difference between the interest income generated by earning assets and the total interest cost of the deposits and borrowings obtained to fund those assets. Factors affecting the level of net interest income include the volume of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, yields earned on loans and investments and rates paid on deposits and other borrowings, the level of non-performing loans and the amount of non-interest-bearing liabilities supporting earning assets. Net interest income is analyzed in the discussion and tables below on a fully taxable equivalent basis. The adjustment to convert certain income to a fully taxable equivalent basis consists of dividing tax-exempt income by one minus the combined federal and state income tax rate.
     Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $1.3$1.4 million, or 8.3%9.0%, to $16.7$17.4 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $15.4$16.0 million for the same period in 2006. This increase in net interest income was the result of a $6.5$5.3 million increase in interest income offset by $5.2$3.9 million increase in interest expense. The $6.5$5.3 million increase in interest income was primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries combined with the repricing of our earning assets in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of earning assets resulted in an improvement in interest income of $4.2$3.8 million, and our earning assets repricing in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $2.3$1.5 million increase in interest income for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007. The $5.2$3.9 million increase in interest expense for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, is primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries and of our interest bearing liabilities repricing in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of interest-bearing liabilities resulted in additional interest expense of $1.6$1.4 million. The repricing of our interest bearing liabilities in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $3.6$2.5 million increase in interest expense for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007.
     Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $2.7 million, or 8.7%, to $34.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $31.3 million for the same period in 2006. This increase in net interest income was the result of a $11.8 million increase in interest income offset by $9.1 million increase in interest expense. The $11.8 million increase in interest income was primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries combined with the repricing of our earning assets in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of earning assets resulted in an improvement in interest income of $8.0 million, and our earning assets repricing in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $3.8 million increase in interest income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007. The $9.1 million increase in interest expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, is primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries and of our interest bearing liabilities repricing in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of interest-bearing liabilities resulted in additional interest expense of $3.0 million. The repricing of our interest bearing liabilities in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $6.1 million increase in interest expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007.

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     Net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.42% in3.51% and 3.47% for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to 3.52% and 3.53% for the same periods in the first quarter of 2006, a decrease of eleven basis points. The Company’s first quarter 2007 net interest margin of 3.42% was unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2006.respectively. During 2006, competitive pressures and a slightly inverted yield curve put pressure on the Company’s net interest margin. While theThe current competitive pressures have eased somewhat during 2007, allowing the Company’sCompany to improve net interest margin on a linked quarter basis was still projected to decline as a result of the $35 million purchase of bank owned life insurance late in the fourth quarter of 2006. Yet, the Company was able to rise above this expectation by achieving strong loanlong growth that was funded by both the run off in the investment portfolio and sensiblymore reasonably priced interest-bearing liabilities.
     Tables 1 and 2 reflect an analysis of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, as well as changes in fully taxable equivalent net interest margin for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to the same periodperiods in 2006.
Table 1: Analysis of Net Interest Income
                        
 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest income $34,184 $27,734  $35,144 $29,886 $69,328 $57,620 
Fully taxable equivalent adjustment 610 583  623 572 1,233 1,155 
              
Interest income — fully taxable equivalent 34,794 28,317  35,767 30,458 70,561 58,775 
Interest expense 18,122 12,928  18,399 14,523 36,521 27,451 
              
Net interest income — fully taxable equivalent $16,672 $15,389  $17,368 $15,935 $34,040 $31,324 
              
Yield on earning assets — fully taxable equivalent  7.13%  6.50%  7.23%  6.72%  7.18%  6.61%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities 4.23 3.39  4.24 3.67 4.23 3.53 
Net interest spread — fully taxable equivalent 2.90 3.11  2.99 3.05 2.95 3.08 
Net interest margin — fully taxable equivalent 3.42 3.53  3.51 3.52 3.47 3.53 
Table 2: Changes in Fully Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Margin
         
  Three Months  Six Months 
  Ended  Ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2007 vs. 2006  2007 vs. 2006 
  (In thousands) 
Increase in interest income due to change in earning assets $3,781  $7,953 
Increase in interest income due to change in earning asset yields  1,528   3,833 
Increase in interest expense due to change in interest-bearing liabilities  1,348   3,002 
Increase in interest expense due to change in interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities  2,528   6,068 
       
Increase in net interest income $1,433  $2,716 
       

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Table 2: Changes in Fully Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Margin
     
  March 31, 
  2007 vs. 2006 
  (In thousands) 
Increase in interest income due to change in earning assets $4,160 
Increase in interest income due to change in earning asset yields  2,317 
Increase in interest expense due to change in interest-bearing liabilities  1,646 
Increase in interest expense due to change in interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities  3,548 
    
Increase in net interest income $1,283 
    
     Table 3 shows, for each major category of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amount outstanding, the interest income or expense on that amount and the average rate earned or expensed for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006. The table also shows the average rate earned on all earning assets, the average rate expensed on all interest-bearing liabilities, the net interest spread and the net interest margin for the same periods. The analysis is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Non-accrual loans were included in average loans for the purpose of calculating the rate earned on total loans.
                         
Table 3: Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis 
 
  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006 
  Average  Income /  Yield /  Average  Income /  Yield / 
  Balance  Expense  Rate  Balance  Expense  Rate 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS
                        
Earning assets                        
Interest-bearing balances due from banks $2,319  $30   5.19% $2,125  $24   4.53%
Federal funds sold  3,058   40   5.25   14,823   183   4.95 
Investment securities — taxable  375,609   4,273   4.56   430,923   4,711   4.38 
Investment securities — non- taxable  96,943   1,586   6.56   91,979   1,496   6.52 
Loans receivable  1,506,237   29,838   7.95   1,277,789   24,044   7.55 
                     
Total interest-earning assets  1,984,166   35,767   7.23   1,817,639   30,458   6.72 
                       
Non-earning assets  228,174           174,109         
                       
Total assets $2,212,340          $1,991,748         
                       
                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                        
Liabilities                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits $615,459  $4,648   3.03% $535,077  $3,226   2.42%
Time deposits  780,836   9,443   4.85   758,249   7,918   4.19 
                     
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,396,295   14,091   4.05   1,293,326   11,144   3.46 
Federal funds purchased  18,379   247   5.39   11,992   154   5.15 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase  119,610   1,281   4.30   105,040   994   3.80 
FHLB and other borrowed funds  162,880   2,033   5.01   134,088   1,486   4.45 
Subordinated debentures  44,631   747   6.71   44,722   745   6.68 
                     
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,741,795   18,399   4.24   1,589,168   14,523   3.67 
                       
Non-interest bearing liabilities                        
Non-interest-bearing deposits  220,411           221,723         
Other liabilities  11,977           10,443         
                       
Total liabilities  1,974,183           1,821,334         
Shareholders’ equity  238,157           170,414         
                       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $2,212,340          $1,991,748         
                       
Net interest spread          2.99%          3.05%
Net interest income and margin     $17,368   3.51      $15,935   3.52 
                       

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Table 3: Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis
                         
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006 
  Average  Income /  Yield /  Average  Income /  Yield / 
  Balance  Expense  Rate  Balance  Expense  Rate 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS
                        
Earning assets                        
Interest-bearing balances due from banks $3,052  $79   5.22% $2,911  $65   4.50%
Federal funds sold  10,502   275   5.28   14,651   342   4.71 
Investment securities — taxable  391,401   8,859   4.56   430,514   9,436   4.42 
Investment securities — non- taxable  97,364   3,167   6.56   92,303   3,006   6.57 
Loans receivable  1,478,666   58,181   7.93   1,251,476   45,926   7.40 
                     
Total interest-earning assets  1,980,985   70,561   7.18   1,791,855   58,775   6.61 
                       
Non-earning assets  224,073           171,776         
                       
Total assets $2,205,058          $1,963,631         
                       
                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                        
Liabilities                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits $603,845  $8,982   3.00% $527,723  $5,965   2.28%
Time deposits  800,778   19,242   4.85   737,137   14,708   4.02 
                     
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,404,623   28,224   4.05   1,264,860   20,673   3.30 
Federal funds purchased  16,896   452   5.39   19,191   458   4.81 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase  117,693   2,505   4.29   102,208   1,864   3.68 
FHLB and other borrowed funds  155,927   3,844   4.97   135,932   2,962   4.39 
Subordinated debentures  44,642   1,496   6.76   44,734   1,494   6.73 
                     
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,739,781   36,521   4.23   1,566,925   27,451   3.53 
                       
Non-interest bearing liabilities                        
Non-interest-bearing deposits  217,453           217,453         
Other liabilities  12,345           10,255         
                       
Total liabilities  1,969,579           1,794,633         
Shareholders’ equity  235,479           168,998         
                       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $2,205,058          $1,963,631         
                       
Net interest spread          2.95%          3.08%
Net interest income and margin     $34,040   3.47      $31,324   3.53 
                       
                         
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
      2007          2006    
  Average  Income /  Yield /  Average  Income /  Yield / 
  Balance  Expense  Rate  Balance  Expense  Rate 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS
                        
Earning assets                        
Interest-bearing balances due from banks $3,793  $49   5.24% $3,706  $41   4.49%
Federal funds sold  18,031   235   5.29   14,477   159   4.45 
Investment securities — taxable  407,373   4,586   4.57   430,121   4,725   4.46 
Investment securities — non- taxable  97,785   1,581   6.56   92,627   1,510   6.61 
Loans receivable  1,450,789   28,343   7.92   1,224,871   21,882   7.25 
                     
Total interest-earning assets  1,977,771   34,794   7.13   1,765,802   28,317   6.50 
                       
Non-earning assets  219,924           169,399         
                       
Total assets $2,197,695          $1,935,201         
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                        
Liabilities                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits $592,101  $4,335   2.97% $520,287  $2,739   2.14%
Time deposits  820,942   9,798   4.84   715,790   6,790   3.85 
                     
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,413,043   14,133   4.06   1,236,077   9,529   3.13 
Federal funds purchased  15,397   205   5.40   26,469   304   4.66 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase  115,754   1,224   4.29   99,344   870   3.55 
FHLB and other borrowed funds  148,897   1,811   4.93   137,796   1,476   4.34 
Subordinated debentures  44,654   749   6.80   44,746   749   6.79 
                     
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,737,745   18,122   4.23   1,544,432   12,928   3.39 
                       
Non-interest bearing liabilities Non-interest-bearing deposits  214,461           213,135         
Other liabilities  12,718           10,067         
                       
Total liabilities  1,964,924           1,767,634         
Shareholders’ equity  232,771           167,567         
                       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $2,197,695          $1,935,201         
                       
Net interest spread          2.90%          3.11%
Net interest income and margin     $16,672   3.42      $15,389   3.53 
                       

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     Table 4 shows changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in interest rates for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 compared to the same periodperiods in 2006, on a fully taxable basis. The changes in interest rate and volume have been allocated to changes in average volume and changes in average rates, in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in rates and volume.

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Table 4: Volume/Rate Analysis
                                    
 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2007 over 2006  2007 over 2006 2007 over 2006 
 Volume Yield/Rate Total  Volume Yield/Rate Total Volume Yield/Rate Total 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Increase (decrease) in:  
Interest income:  
Interest-bearing balances due from banks 1 7 8  3 3 6 3 11 14 
Federal funds sold 43 33 76   (153) 10  (143)  (105) 38  (67)
Investment securities — taxable  (254) 115  (139)  (623) 185  (438)  (878) 301  (577)
Investment securities — non-taxable 83  (12) 71  81 9 90 165  (4) 161 
Loans receivable 4,287 2,174 6,461  4,473 1,321 5,794 8,768 3,487 12,255 
                    
Total interest income 4,160 2,317 6,477  3,781 1,528 5,309 7,953 3,833 11,786 
                    
  
Interest expense:  
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits 417 1,179 1,596  531 891 1,422 945 2,072 3,017 
Time deposits 1,091 1,917 3,008  242 1,283 1,525 1,347 3,187 4,534 
Federal funds purchased  (142) 43  (99) 86 7 93  (57) 51  (6)
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 157 197 354  147 140 287 304 337 641 
FHLB and other borrowed funds 125 210 335  344 203 547 466 416 882 
Subordinated debentures  (2) 2    (2) 4 2  (3) 5 2 
                    
Total interest expense 1,646 3,548 5,194  1,348 2,528 3,876 3,002 6,068 9,070 
                    
 
Increase (decrease) in net interest income $2,514 $(1,231) $1,283  $2,433 $(1,000) $1,433 $4,951 $(2,235) $2,716 
                    
     Provision for Loan Losses.Our management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by applying the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5 and No. 114. Specific allocations are determined for loans considered to be impaired and loss factors are assigned to the remainder of the loan portfolio to determine an appropriate level in the allowance for loan losses. The allowance is increased, as necessary, by making a provision for loan losses. The specific allocations for impaired loans are assigned based on an estimated net realizable value after a thorough review of the credit relationship. The potential loss factors associated with the remainder of the loan portfolio are based on an internal net loss experience, as well as management’s review of trends within the portfolio and related industries.
     Generally, commercial, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans are assigned a level of risk at origination. Thereafter, these loans are reviewed on a regular basis. The periodic reviews generally include loan payment and collateral status, the borrowers’ financial data, and key ratios such as cash flows, operating income, liquidity, and leverage. A material change in the borrower’s credit analysis can result in an increase or decrease in the loan’s assigned risk grade. Aggregate dollar volume by risk grade is monitored on an ongoing basis.
     Our management reviews certain key loan quality indicators on a monthly basis, including current economic conditions, delinquency trends and ratios, portfolio mix changes, and other information management deems necessary. This review process provides a degree of objective measurement that is used in conjunction with periodic internal evaluations. To the extent that this review process yields differences between estimated and actual observed losses, adjustments are made to the loss factors used to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses.

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     The provision for loan losses represents management’s determination of the amount necessary to be charged against the current period’s earnings, to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that is considered adequate in relation to the estimated risk inherent in the loan portfolio.
     Our provision for loan losses increased $336,000,$90,000, or 69.4%15.3%, to $820,000$680,000 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $484,000$590,000 for the same period in 2006. Our provision for loan losses increased $426,000, or 39.7%, to $1.5 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $1.1 million for the same period in 2006. The increase in the provision is primarily associated with growth in the loan portfolio during the first quarter of 2007.portfolio.
     Non-Interest Income.Total non-interest income was $6.2$6.6 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 compared to $4.4$4.6 million for the same period in 2006. Total non-interest income was $12.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 compared to $9.0 million for the same period in 2006. Our non-interest income includes service charges on deposit accounts, other service charges and fees, trust fees, data processing fees, mortgage banking income, insurance commissions, income from title services, increases in cash value of life insurance, dividends, equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates and other income.
     Table 5 measures the various components of our non-interest income for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, as well as changes for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 compared to the same periodperiods in 2006.
Table 5: Non-Interest Income
                                             
 Three Months Ended 2007  Three Months Ended 2007 Six Months Ended 2007 
 March 31, Change from  June 30, Change from June 30, Change from 
 2007 2006 2006  2007 2006 2006 2007 2006 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Service charges on deposit accounts $2,588 $2,052 $536  26.1% $2,669 $2,263 $406  17.9% $5,257 $4,315 $942  21.8%
Other service charges and fees 1,500 611 889 145.5  1,334 584 750 128.4 2,834 1,195 1,639 137.2 
Trust fees 24 152  (128)  (84.2) 30 169  (139)  (82.2) 54 321  (267)  (83.2)
Data processing fees 218 193 25 13.0  209 215  (6)  (2.8) 427 408 19 4.7 
Mortgage banking income 348 411  (63)  (15.3) 478 439 39 8.9 826 850  (24)  (2.8)
Insurance commissions 289 284 5 1.8  171 205  (34)  (16.6) 460 489  (29)  (5.9)
Income from title services 156 237  (81)  (34.2) 238 282  (44)  (15.6) 394 519  (125)  (24.1)
Increase in cash value of life insurance 598 51 547 1,072.5  617 55 562 1,021.8 1,215 106 1,109 1,046.2 
Dividends from FHLB, FRB & bankers’ bank 227 106 121 114.2  207 154 53 34.4 434 260 174 66.9 
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates  (114)  (116) 2  (1.7)  (56)  (32)  (24) 75.0  (170)  (148)  (22) 14.9 
Gain on sale of SBA loans  34  (34)  (100.0) 170  170 100.0 170 34 136 400.0 
Gain on sale of premises and equipment, net 14 2 12 600.0  167 26 141 542.3 181 28 153 546.4 
Gain on sale of securities, net  1  (1)  (100.0)  1  (1)  (100.0)
Other income 357 384  (27)  (7.0) 349 238 111 46.6 706 622 84 13.5 
                    
Total non-interest income $6,205 $4,401 $1,804  41.0% $6,583 $4,599 $1,984  43.1% $12,788 $9,000 $3,788  42.1%
                    

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     Non-interest income increased $1.8$2.0 million, or 41.0%43.1%, to $6.2$6.6 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 from $4.4$4.6 million for the same period in 2006. Non-interest income increased $3.8 million, or 42.1%, to $12.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 from $9.0 million for the same period in 2006. The primary factors that resulted in the increase include:
  The $536,000aggregate increase in service charges on deposit accounts was primarily a result of organic growth of our other bank subsidiaries’.subsidiaries.
 
  The $889,000aggregate increase in other service charges and fees for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily a result of increased retention of interchange fees an infrequent referral fee received in the first quarter of 2007 and organic growth. More specifically, during the fourth quarter of 2006, we were able to negotiate with a new vendor the processing of interchange fees associated with our electronic banking transactions. This improved position is allowing us to retain more of the interchange fees by leveraging our in-house technology. The increase for the six-month period also includes an infrequent referral fee received in the first quarter of 2007. During January 2007, we received a $125,000 referral fee from another institution for a large loan that we elected not to originate because it was outside our normal lending activities. We do not believe referral fees of this nature will be recurring.

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  In the fourth quarter of 2006, we made a strategic decision to enter into an agent agreement for the management of our trust services to a non-affiliated third party. This change was caused by our aspiration to improve the overall profitability of the trust efforts. The $128,000aggregate decrease in trust fees for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 was primarily the result of the vendor retaining a significant portion of our trust fees. The out-sourcing of the trust management resulted in a $215,000 reduction$192,000 and $408,000 reductions of non-interest expense for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007, respectively, when compared to first quarterthe same periods of the previous year. This non-interest expense reduction includes $169,000$159,000 and $327,000 related to salaries and employee benefits.benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
 
  Our community banks purchased $35 million and $3.5 million of additional bank owned life insurance on December 14, 2006.2006 and April 23, 2007, respectively. The $547,000aggregate increase in cash surrender value is primarily related to these new policies.
 
  The $121,000aggregate increase in dividends was primarily associated with the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock our bank subsidiaries bought in connection with their change to supervision of the Federal Reserve Board combined with additional stock they bought in Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) to increase their borrowing capacity with FHLB.
 
  The equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate is related to the 20% interest in White River Bancshares that we purchased during 2005. Because the investment in White River Bancshares is accounted for on the equity method, we recorded our share of White River Bancshares’ operating loss. White River Bancshares has been operating at a loss as a result of their status as a start up company. White River’s acquisition of Brinkley Bancshares, Inc. is projected to improve their earnings and should putallow them to be in a profitable position going forward.
The aggregate increase in gain on sale of premises and equipment is primarily associated with the final settlement of insurance proceeds associated with the damage incurred by the storm surge during hurricane Wilma, which struck the Florida Keys during the fourth quarter of 2005.
     During the third quarter of 2007, White River Bancshares will move their data processing services in-house. This will result in an annual reduction of our data processing fees of approximately $300,000.

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     Non-Interest Expense.Non-interest expense consists of salary and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, and other expenses such as advertising, amortization of intangibles, electronic banking expense, FDIC and state assessment, insurance, legal and accounting fees, operating supplies and telephone.
     Table 6 below sets forth a summary of non-interest expense for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, as well as changes for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.

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Table 6: Non-Interest Expense
                                                
 Three Months Ended 2007  Three Months Ended 2007 Six Months Ended 2007 
 March 31, Change from  June 30, Change from June 30, Change from 
 2007 2006 2006  2007 2006 2006 2007 2006 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Salaries and employee benefits $7,440 $7,348 $92  1.3% $7,757 $7,399 $358  4.8% $15,197 $14,747 $450  3.1%
Occupancy and equipment 2,210 2,005 205 10.2  2,342 2,123 219 10.3 4,552 4,128 424 10.3 
Data processing expense 644 567 77 13.6  670 670   1,314 1,237 77 6.2 
Other operating expenses:  
Advertising 629 558 71 12.7  580 612  (32)  (5.2) 1,209 1,170 39 3.3 
Amortization of intangibles 439 425 14 3.3  439 439   878 864 14 1.6 
Electronic banking expense 530 118 412 349.2  655 160 495 309.4 1,185 278 907 326.3 
Directors’ fees 174 204  (30)  (14.7) 218 202 16 7.9 392 406  (14)  (3.4)
Due from bank service charges 56 70  (14)  (20.0) 51 84  (33)  (39.3) 107 154  (47)  (30.5)
FDIC and state assessment 260 125 135 108.0  231 127 104 81.9 491 252 239 94.8 
Insurance 244 223 21 9.4  228 233  (5)  (2.1) 472 456 16 3.5 
Legal and accounting 319 282 37 13.1  303 274 29 10.6 622 556 66 11.9 
Other professional fees 170 134 36 26.9  214 149 65 43.6 384 283 101 35.7 
Operating supplies 226 229  (3)  (1.3) 227 253  (26)  (10.3) 453 482  (29)  (6.0)
Postage 164 163 1 0.6  171 166 5 3.0 335 329 6 1.8 
Telephone 228 220 8 3.6  233 284  (51)  (18.0) 461 504  (43)  (8.5)
Other expense 1,008 948 60 6.3  1,198 968 230 23.8 2,206 1,916 290 15.1 
                    
Total non-interest expense $14,741 $13,619 $1,122  8.2% $15,517 $14,143 $1,374  9.7% $30,258 $27,762 $2,496  9.0%
                    
     Non-interest expense increased $1.1$1.4 million, or 8.2%9.7%, to $14.7$15.5 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $13.6$14.1 million for the same period in 2006. The increase isNon-interest expense increased $2.5 million, or 9.0%, to $30.3 million for the result ofsix-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $27.8 million for the continued expansion of the Company combined with the normal increased cost of doing business.same period in 2006. The most significant component of the increase was the $412,000$495,000 and $907,000 increase in electronic banking expense for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007. The electronic banking increase was primarily the result of additional costs associated with our ability to retain more of the interchange fee income. The remaining increases are primarily the result of the continued expansion of the Company combined with the normal increased cost of doing business. During 2007 and 2006, we have opened five de novo branch locations in Florida and three in Arkansas.
     At its April 20, 2007 meeting, our Board of Directors approved a Chairman’s Retirement Plan for John Allison our Chairman and CEO. Beginning on Mr. Allison’s 65th birthday, he will receive a $250,000 annual benefit to be paid for 10 consecutive years or until his death, whichever shall occur later. This will result in an estimated increase of $400,000 and $550,000 to non-interest expense for 2007 and 2008, respectively. During the second quarter of 2007, $128,000 of this expense was accrued. During April 2007, we purchased $3.5 million of additional bank-owned life insurance to help offset a portion of the costs related to this retirement benefit.

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     Income Taxes.The provision for income taxes increased $357,000,$477,000, or 22.5%29.9%, to $1.9$2.1 million for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $1.6 million as of March 31,June 30, 2006. The provision for income taxes increased $834,000, or 26.2%, to $4.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $3.2 million as of June 30, 2006. The effective income tax rate was 29.0% 29.03% and 29.02%for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to 31.1%30.46% and 30.78% for the same periodperiods in 2006.2006, respectively. The declining effective income tax rate is primarily associated with our purchase of $3.5 million and $35 million in additional bank owned life insurance in the second quarter of 2007 and fourth quarter of 2006, respectively, which resulted in additional tax-free non-interest income.
Financial Conditions as of and for the Quarter Ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006
     Our total assets increased $12.9$49.3 million, an annualized growth of 2.4%4.5%, to $2.20$2.24 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2007, from $2.19 billion as of December 31, 2006. Our loan portfolio increased $59.1$108.7 million, an annualized growth of 16.9%15.5%, to $1.48$1.53 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2007, from $1.42 billion as of December 31, 2006. Shareholders’ equity increased $5.4$7.0 million, an annualized growth of 9.5%6.1%, to $236.9$238.4 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $231.4 million as of December 31, 2006. Asset and loan increases are

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primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily the result of retained earnings for the threesix months.
Loan Portfolio
     Our loan portfolio averaged $1.45$1.51 billion and $1.48 billion during the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007. Total loans were $1.48$1.53 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $1.42 billion as of December 31, 2006. The most significant components of the loan portfolio were commercial and residential real estate, real estate construction, consumer, and commercial and industrial loans. These loans are primarily originated within our market areas of central Arkansas, north central Arkansas, northwest Arkansas, southwest Florida and the Florida Keys and are generally secured by residential or commercial real estate or business or personal property within our market areas.
     Table 7 presents our loan balances by category as of the dates indicated.
Table 7: Loan Portfolio
                
 As of As of  As of As of 
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Real estate:  
Commercial real estate loans:  
Non-farm/non-residential $519,680 $465,306  $555,466 $465,306 
Construction/land development 369,022 393,410  368,632 393,410 
Agricultural 33,245 11,659  32,235 11,659 
Residential real estate loans:  
Residential 1-4 family 231,788 229,588  240,003 229,588 
Multifamily residential 39,329 37,440  37,559 37,440 
          
Total real estate 1,193,064 1,137,403  1,233,895 1,137,403 
Consumer 42,345 45,056  43,964 45,056 
Commercial and industrial 205,531 206,559  205,760 206,559 
Agricultural 16,986 13,520  24,969 13,520 
Other 17,450 13,757  16,425 13,757 
          
Total loans receivable before allowance for loan losses 1,475,376 1,416,295  1,525,013 1,416,295 
Allowance for loan losses 26,934 26,111  28,112 26,111 
          
Total loans receivable, net $1,448,442 $1,390,184  $1,496,901 $1,390,184 
          

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     Commercial Real Estate Loans.We originate non-farm and non-residential loans (primarily secured by commercial real estate), construction/land development loans, and agricultural loans, which are generally secured by real estate located in our market areas. Our commercial mortgage loans are generally collateralized by first liens on real estate and amortized over a 10 to 20 year period with balloon payments due at the end of one to five years. These loans are generally underwritten by addressing cash flow (debt service coverage), primary and secondary source of repayment, the financial strength of any guarantor, the strength of the tenant (if any), the borrower’s liquidity and leverage, management experience, ownership structure, economic conditions and industry specific trends and collateral. Generally, we will loan up to 85% of the value of improved property, 65% of the value of raw land and 75% of the value of land to be acquired and developed. A first lien on the property and assignment of lease is required if the collateral is rental property, with second lien positions considered on a case-by-case basis.
     As of March 31,June 30, 2007, commercial real estate loans totaled $921.9$956.3 million, or 62.5%62.7% of our loan portfolio, compared to $870.3 million, or 61.5% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2006. This increase is primarily the result of strong demand for this type of loan product which resulted in organic growth of our loan portfolio.

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     Residential Real Estate Loans.We originate one to four family, owner occupied residential mortgage loans generally secured by property located in our primary market area. The majority of our residential mortgage loans consist of loans secured by owner occupied, single family residences. Residential real estate loans generally have a loan-to-value ratio of up to 90%. These loans are underwritten by giving consideration to the borrower’s ability to pay, stability of employment or source of income, debt-to-income ratio, credit history and loan-to-value ratio.
     As of March 31,June 30, 2007, we had $271.1$277.6 million, or 18.4%18.2% of our loan portfolio, in residential real estate loans, which is comparable to the $267.0 million, or 18.9% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2006.
     Consumer Loans.Our consumer loan portfolio is composed of secured and unsecured loans originated by our banks. The performance of consumer loans will be affected by the local and regional economy as well as the rates of personal bankruptcies, job loss, divorce and other individual-specific characteristics.
     As of March 31,June 30, 2007, our installment consumer loan portfolio totaled $42.3$44.0 million, or 2.9% of our total loan portfolio, which is comparable to the $45.1 million, or 3.2% of our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2006.
     Commercial and Industrial Loans.Commercial and industrial loans are made for a variety of business purposes, including working capital, inventory, equipment and capital expansion. The terms for commercial loans are generally one to five years. Commercial loan applications must be supported by current financial information on the borrower and, where appropriate, by adequate collateral. Commercial loans are generally underwritten by addressing cash flow (debt service coverage), primary and secondary sources of repayment, the financial strength of any guarantor, the borrower’s liquidity and leverage, management experience, ownership structure, economic conditions and industry specific trends and collateral. The loan to value ratio depends on the type of collateral. Generally speaking, accounts receivable are financed at between 50% to 80% of accounts receivable less than 90 days past due. Inventory financing will range between 50% and 60% depending on the borrower and nature of inventory. We require a first lien position for those loans.
     As of March 31,June 30, 2007, commercial and industrial loans outstanding totaled $205.5$205.8 million, or 13.9%13.5% of our loan portfolio, which is comparable to $206.6 million, or 14.6% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2006.

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Non-Performing Assets
     We classify our problem loans into three categories: past due loans, special mention loans and classified loans (accruing and non-accruing).
     When management determines that a loan is no longer performing, and that collection of interest appears doubtful, the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Loans that are 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status unless they are adequately secured and there is reasonable assurance of full collection of both principal and interest. Our management closely monitors all loans that are contractually 90 days past due, treated as “special mention” or otherwise classified or on non-accrual status. Generally, non-accrual loans that are 120 days past due without assurance of repayment are charged off against the allowance for loan losses.

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     Table 8 sets forth information with respect to our non-performing assets as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. As of these dates, we did not have any restructured loans within the meaning of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 15.
Table 8: Non-performing Assets
                
 As of As of  As of As of 
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Non-accrual loans $5,059 $3,905  $18,964 $3,905 
Loans past due 90 days or more (principal or interest payments) 1,116 641  105 641 
          
Total non-performing loans 6,175 4,546  19,069 4,546 
          
Other non-performing assets      
Foreclosed assets held for sale 327 435  182 435 
Other non-performing assets 1 13  1 13 
          
Total other non-performing assets 328 448  183 448 
          
Total non-performing assets $6,503 $4,994  $19,252 $4,994 
          
  
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans  436.18%  574.37%  147.42%  574.37%
Non-performing loans to total loans 0.42 0.32  1.25 0.32 
Non-performing assets to total assets 0.30 0.23  0.86 0.23 
     Our non-performing loans are comprised of non-accrual loans and loans that are contractually past due 90 days. Our bank subsidiaries recognize income principally on the accrual basis of accounting. When loans are classified as non-accrual, the accrued interest is charged off and no further interest is accrued, unless the credit characteristics of the loan improves. If a loan is determined by management to be uncollectible, the portion of the loan determined to be uncollectible is then charged to the allowance for loan losses.

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     Total non-performing loans were $6.2$19.1 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $4.5 million as of December 31, 2006 for an increase of $1.7$14.6 million. Two borrowers accounted for $1.3This increase is primarily associated with an $11.3 million of this increase. Both were restoredacquisition and development loan participation with our unconsolidated affiliate White River Bancshares, Inc. in northwest Arkansas that was downgraded to a performingnon-accrual status during the second quarter of 2007. Even though this credit was not past due for the quarterly interest payment, we were aware the borrower was experiencing cash flow problems. Since, it was doubtful that the borrower could perform beyond maturity of the note; we felt it prudent to put the loan on non-accrual status during the second quarter resulting in a $160,000 reduction in interest income during the quarter. Subsequently, during the third quarter this borrower sold the collateral to an independent third party and paid off the loan principal and interest due. We have an existing banking relationship with this third party and have financed the purchase price of the transaction. The new loan is still well collateralized and the new borrower on the property has a strong financial standing with a stable cash flow.
     If the $11.3 million loan not been on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2007, the non-performing loans to total loans and the allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans would have been 0.51% and 359.6%, respectively. While these adjusted ratios reflect a slight decrease in asset quality, we still consider our asset quality to be sound and are comfortable that our reserve levels are adequate to absorb any losses in the loan portfolio.
     As a result of the building boom in northwest Arkansas, this market is experiencing over-development. More specifically, the number of residential real estate lots and commercial real estate projects available exceed the current demand. For example, “The Streetsmart Report” published in the first quarter of 2007 by Streetsmart Data Services, reported that the current absorption rate implies that the supply of remaining lots in northwest Arkansas active subdivisions is sufficient for approximately 50 months. Management will actively monitor the status of this market as it relates to our real estate loans and make changes to the allowance for loan losses if necessary. At June 30, 2007, we had approximately $16.8 million in loan participations with our unconsolidated affiliate White River Bancshares, Inc. in northwest Arkansas. Although, $11.3 million of these participations were paid off in the third quarter of 2007, we still have approximately the same exposure in the northwest Arkansas market as a result of the previously mentioned new loan with one of our existing customers.
     If the non-accrual loans had been accruing interest in accordance with the original terms of their respective agreements, interest income of approximately $88,000$287,000 and $152,000$137,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $390,000 and $269,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, would have been recorded. Interest income recognized on the non-accrual loans for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006 was considered immaterial.
     A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that we will not receive all amounts due according to the contracted terms of the loans. Impaired loans may include non-performing loans (loans past due 90 days or more and non-accrual loans) and certain other loans identified by management that are still performing. At March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, impaired loans totaled $8.8$19.2 million and $11.2 million, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, average impaired loans were $10.0$13.1 million compared to $5.7$5.4 million as of March 31,June 30, 2006. The increases are primarily associated with the $11.3 million loan that was downgraded to non-accrual status during the second quarter of 2007 and subsequently paid off during the third quarter of 2007.

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     As a result of the building boom in northwest Arkansas, this market is beginning to show signs of over-development. More specifically, the number of residential real estate lots and commercial real estate projects available exceed the current demand. For example, “The Skyline Report” published in February 2007 by the University of Arkansas, reported that the current absorption rate implies that the supply of remaining lots in northwest Arkansas active subdivisions is sufficient for 47.0 months. Management will actively monitor the status of this market as it relates to our real estate loans and make changes to the allowance for loan losses if necessary. During the first quarter of 2007, we downgraded an $11 million acquisition and development loan in the northwest Arkansas market obtained through one of our loan participations with White River Bancshares, Inc. The developer is experiencing cash flow problems but is currently paying as agreed. We will continue to monitor this loan and downgrade the credit and reserve accordingly if determined to be necessary. At March 31, 2007, we had approximately $21.3 million in loan participations with our consolidated affiliate White River Bancshares, Inc. in northwest Arkansas.
Allowance for Loan Losses
     Overview.The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which our management believes is adequate to absorb all probable losses on loans in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is affected by: (i) loan charge-offs, which decrease the allowance; (ii) recoveries on loans previously charged off, which increase the allowance; and (iii) the provision of possible loan losses charged to income, which increases the allowance. In determining the provision for possible loan losses, it is necessary for our management to monitor fluctuations in the allowance resulting from actual charge-offs and recoveries and to periodically review the size and composition of the loan portfolio in light of current and anticipated economic conditions. If actual losses exceed the amount of allowance for loan losses, our earnings could be adversely affected.
     As we evaluate the allowance for loan losses, we categorize it as follows: (i) specific allocations; (ii) allocations for classified assets with no specific allocation; (iii) general allocations for each major loan category; and (iv) miscellaneous allocations.
     Specific Allocations.As a general rule, if a specific allocation is warranted, it is the result of an analysis of a previously classified credit or relationship. Our evaluation process in specific allocations includes a review of appraisals or other collateral analysis. These values are compared to the remaining outstanding principal balance. If a loss is determined to be reasonably possible, the possible loss is identified as a specific allocation. If the loan is not collateral dependent, the measurement of loss is based on the expected future cash flows of the loan.
     Allocations for Classified Assets with No Specific Allocation.We establish allocations for loans rated “special mention” through “loss” in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies. A percentage rate is applied to each loan category to determine the level of dollar allocation.
     General Allocations.We establish general allocations for each major loan category. This section also includes allocations to loans, which are collectively evaluated for loss such as residential real estate, commercial real estate, consumer loans and commercial and industrial loans. The allocations in this section are based on a historical review of loan loss experience and past due accounts. We give consideration to trends, changes in loan mix, delinquencies, prior losses, and other related information.
     Miscellaneous Allocations.Allowance allocations other than specific, classified, and general are included in our miscellaneous section.
     Charge-offs and Recoveries.Total charge-offs decreased $386,000,$221,000, or 79.4%76.5%, to $100,000$68,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Total charge-offs decreased $607,000, or 78.3%, to $168,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Total recoveries increased $57,000, or 11.2%, to $566,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Total recoveries decreased $159,000,$102,000, or 60.7%13.2%, to $103,000$669,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. The changes in charge-offs and recoveries are a reflection of our conservative stance on asset quality.

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     Table 9 shows the allowance for loan losses, charge-offs and recoveries as of and for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006.
Table 9: Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses
                
         Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 As of March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Balance, beginning of period $26,111 $24,175  $26,934 $24,435 $26,111 $24,175 
 
Loans charged off  
Real estate:  
Commerical real estate loans:  
Non-farm/non-residential  106   152  258 
Construction/land development  2  8  8 2 
Agricultural  8     8 
Residential real estate loans:  
Residential 1-4 family 10 54   53 10 107 
Multifamily residential        
              
Total real estate 10 170  8 205 18 375 
Consumer 59 70  50 45 109 115 
Commercial and industrial 31 237  10 15 41 252 
Agricultural        
Other  9   24  33 
              
Total loans charged off 100 486  68 289 168 775 
              
  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off  
Real estate:  
Commercial real estate loans:  
Non-farm/non-residential 16 8  402 30 418 38 
Construction/land development 1    98 1 98 
Agricultural        
Residential real estate loans:  
Residential 1-4 family 24 97  73 154 97 251 
Multifamily residential    7 60 7 60 
              
Total real estate 41 105  482 342 523 447 
Consumer 36 10  40 21 76 31 
Commercial and industrial 19 21  23 42 42 63 
Agricultural        
Other 7 126  21 104 28 230 
              
Total recoveries 103 262  566 509 669 771 
              
Net (recoveries) loans charged off  (3) 224   (498)  (220)  (501) 4 
Provision for loan losses 820 484  680 590 1,500 1,074 
              
Balance, March 31 $26,934 $24,435 
Balance, June 30 $28,112 $25,245 $28,112 $25,245 
              
Net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans  %  0.07%  (0.13)%  (0.07)%  (0.07)%  %
Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans 1.83 1.96  1.84 1.90 1.84 1.90 
Allowance for loan losses to net (recoveries) charge-offs  (221,375) 2,690   (1,407)  (2,861)  (2,783) 312,969 

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     Allocated Allowance for Loan Losses.We use a risk rating and specific reserve methodology in the calculation and allocation of our allowance for loan losses. While the allowance is allocated to various loan categories in assessing and evaluating the level of the allowance, the allowance is available to cover charge-offs incurred in all loan categories. Because a portion of our portfolio has not matured to the degree necessary to obtain reliable loss data from which to calculate estimated future losses, the unallocated portion of the allowance is an integral component of the total allowance. Although unassigned to a particular credit relationship or product segment, this portion of the allowance is vital to safeguard against the imprecision inherent in estimating credit losses.
     The changes for the period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 in the allocation of the allowance for loan losses for the individual types of loans for the most part are consistent with the changes in the outstanding loan portfolio for those products from December 31, 2006. In the opinion of management, any allocation changes not consistent with the changes in the loan portfolio product would be considered normal operating changes, not downgrading or upgrading of any one particular type of loans in the loan portfolio.
     Table 10 presents the allocation of allowance for loan losses as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
Table 10: Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
                
 As of As of                 
 March 31, 2007 December 31, 2006  As of As of 
 Allowance % of Allowance % of  June 30, 2007 December 31, 2006 
 Amount loans(1) Amount loans(1)  Allowance Amount % of loans(1) Allowance Amount % of loans(1) 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Real estate:  
Commercial real estate loans:  
Non-farm/non-residential $10,021  35.2% $9,130  32.8% $10,819  36.4% $9,130  32.8%
Construction/land development 7,334 25.0 7,494 27.8  7,410 24.2 7,494 27.8 
Agricultural 910 2.3 505 0.8  883 2.1 505 0.8 
Residential real estate loans:  
Residential 1-4 family 3,076 15.7 3,091 16.2  3,109 15.7 3,091 16.2 
Multifamily residential 572 2.7 909 2.6  572 2.5 909 2.6 
                  
Total real estate 21,913 80.9 21,129 80.2  22,793 80.9 21,129 80.2 
Consumer 920 2.9 861 3.2  834 2.9 861 3.2 
Commercial and industrial 3,121 13.9 3,237 14.6  3,099 13.5 3,237 14.6 
Agricultural 486 1.1 456 1.0  592 1.6 456 1.0 
Other 11 1.2 11 1.0  11 1.1 11 1.0 
Unallocated 483  417   783  417  
                  
Total $26,934  100.0% $26,111  100.0% $28,112  100.0% $26,111  100.0%
                  
 
(1) Percentage of loans in each category to loans receivablereceivable.
Investments and Securities
     Our securities portfolio is the second largest component of earning assets and provides a significant source of revenue. Securities within the portfolio are classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading based on the intent and objective of the investment and the ability to hold to maturity. Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, we had no held-to-maturity or trading securities.

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     Securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity as other comprehensive income. Securities that are held as available-for-sale are used as a part of our asset/liability management strategy. Securities may be sold in response to interest rate changes, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, and other similar factors are classified as available for sale. Available-for-sale securities were $476.5$458.8 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $531.9 million as of December 31, 2006. The estimated duration of our securities portfolio was 2.83.3 years as of March 31,June 30, 2007.
     As of March 31,June 30, 2007, $209.2$196.7 million, or 43.9%42.9%, of our available-for-sale securities were invested in mortgage-backed securities, compared to $219.8 million, or 41.3%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2006. To reduce our income tax burden, $102.2$97.8 million, or 21.4%21.3%, of our available-for-sale securities portfolio as of March 31,June 30, 2007, was primarily invested in tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions, compared to $103.4 million, or 19.4%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2006. Also, we had approximately $153.1$152.4 million, or 32.1%33.2%, invested in obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises as of March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $196.2 million, or 36.9%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2006.
     Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. These declines primarily resulted from recent increases in market interest rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, we believe the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is our intent to hold these securities to recovery. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.
     Table 11 presents the carrying value and fair value of investment securities as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
Table 11: Investment Securities
                                
 As of March 31, 2007  As of June 30, 2007 
 Gross Gross    Gross Gross   
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated 
 Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value  Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Available-for-Sale
  
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises $155,656 $71 $(2,638) $153,089  $156,926 $9 $(4,543) $152,392 
Mortgage-backed securities 214,256 71  (5,133) 209,194  203,512 29  (6,886) 196,655 
State and political subdivisions 101,251 1,402  (449) 102,204  98,376 809  (1,348) 97,837 
Other securities 12,196   (149) 12,047  12,036   (138) 11,898 
                  
Total $483,359 $1,544 $(8,369) $476,534  $470,850 $847 $(12,915) $458,782 
                  
                 
  As of December 31, 2006 
      Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Estimated 
  Cost  Gains  (Losses)  Fair Value 
      (In thousands)     
Available-for-Sale
                
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises $199,085  $79  $(2,927) $196,237 
Mortgage-backed securities  225,747   41   (5,988)  219,800 
State and political subdivisions  102,536   1,360   (496)  103,400 
Other securities  12,631      (177)  12,454 
             
Total $539,999  $1,480  $(9,588) $531,891 
             

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Deposits
     Our deposits averaged $1.63$1.62 billion for the three-month periodand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007. Total deposits increased $21.1$35.8 million, or an annualized growth of 5.3%4.5%, to $1.63$1.64 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2007, from $1.61 billion as of December 31, 2006. Deposits are our primary source of funds. We offer a variety of products designed to attract and retain deposit customers. Those products consist of checking accounts, regular savings deposits, NOW accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposits are gathered from individuals, partnerships and corporations in our market areas. In addition, we obtain deposits from state and local entities and, to a lesser extent, U.S. Government and other depository institutions. Our policy also permits the acceptance of brokered deposits. As of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 brokered deposits were $42.8$64.0 million and $50.2 million, respectively.
     The interest rates paid are competitively priced for each particular deposit product and structured to meet our funding requirements. We will continue to manage interest expense through deposit pricing and do not anticipate a significant change in total deposits unless our liquidity position changes. We believe that additional funds can be attracted and deposit growth can be accelerated through deposit pricing if we experience increased loan demand or other liquidity needs. The increase in interest rates paid from 2006 to 2007 is reflective of the Federal Reserve increasing the Federal Funds rate beginning in 2004 and the associated repricing of deposits during thosethe subsequent years.
     Table 12 reflects the classification of the average deposits and the average rate paid on each deposit category, which is in excess of 10 percent of average total deposits, for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006.
Table 12: Average Deposit Balances and Rates
                                
 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2007 2006    2007 2006 
 Average Average Average Average  Average Average Average Average 
 Amount Rate Paid Amount Rate Paid  Amount Rate Paid Amount Rate Paid 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Non-interest- bearing transaction accounts $214,461  % $213,135  %
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts $220,411  % $221,723  %
Interest-bearing transaction accounts 534,610 3.14 435,517 2.22  556,821 3.20 457,962 2.56 
Savings deposits 57,491 1.42 84,770 1.68  58,638 1.41 77,115 1.58 
Time deposits:  
$100,000 or more 472,219 5.00 355,514 4.40  444,367 4.93 434,037 4.34 
Other time deposits 348,723 4.62 360,276 3.30  336,469 4.75 324,212 3.99 
          
Total $1,627,504  3.52% $1,449,212  2.67% $1,616,706  3.50% $1,515,049  2.95%
          
                 
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006 
  Average  Average  Average  Average 
  Amount  Rate Paid  Amount  Rate Paid 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts $217,453   % $217,453   %
Interest-bearing transaction accounts  545,777   3.17   446,802   2.40 
Savings deposits  58,068   1.41   80,921   1.63 
Time deposits:                
$100,000 or more  458,216   4.97   394,992   4.37 
Other time deposits  342,562   4.68   342,145   3.63 
               
Total $1,622,076   3.51% $1,482,313   2.81%
               

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FHLB and Other Borrowings
     Our FHLB and other borrowings were $127.8$175.5 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007. The outstanding balance for March 31,June 30, 2007 consists of $40.0 million of short-term FHLB advances and $135.5 million of FHLB long-term advances. Our FHLB and other borrowings were $151.8 million as of December 31, 2006. The outstanding balance for December 31, 2006, includes $5.0 million of short-term advances and $146.8 million of long-term advances. Long-term borrowings consist of long-term FHLB borrowings. Our remaining FHLB borrowing capacity was $346.2$320.4 million and $323.6 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
Subordinated Debentures
     Subordinated debentures, which consist of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities, were $44.6 million and $44.7 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

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     Table 13 reflects subordinated debentures as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, which consisted of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities with the following components:
Table 13: Subordinated Debentures
         
  As of  As of 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
Subordinated debentures, due 2033, fixed at 6.40%, during the first five years and at a floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2008 without penalty $20,619  $20,619 
Subordinated debentures, due 2030, fixed at 10.60%, callable beginning in 2010 with a prepayment penalty declining from 5.30% to 0.53% depending on the year of prepayment, callable in 2020 without penalty  3,401   3,424 
Subordinated debentures, due 2033, floating rate of 3.15% above the three- month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable in 2008 without penalty  5,155   5,155 
Subordinated debentures, due 2035, fixed rate of 6.81% during the first ten years and at a floating rate of 1.38% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2010 without penalty  15,465   15,465 
       
Total $44,640  $44,663 
       
         
  As of  As of 
  June 30,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, fixed at 6.40%, during the first five years and at a floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2008 without penalty $20,619  $20,619 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2000, due 2030, fixed at 10.60%, callable beginning in 2010 with a prepayment penalty declining from 5.30% to 0.53% depending on the year of prepayment, callable in 2020 without penalty  3,379   3,424 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable in 2008 without penalty  5,155   5,155 
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2005, due 2035, fixed rate of 6.81% during the first ten years and at a floating rate of 1.38% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2010 without penalty  15,465   15,465 
       
Total $44,618  $44,663 
       
     As a result of the acquisition of Marine Bancorp, Inc., the Company has an interest rate swap agreement that effectively converts the floating rate on the $5.2 million trust preferred security noted above into a fixed interest rate of 7.29%, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense until the call date.
     The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment subject to certain limitations. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense. Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds in our subordinated debentures, the sole asset of each trust. The trust preferred securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the subordinated debentures held by the trust. We wholly own the common securities of each trust. Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon our making payment on the related subordinated debentures. Our obligations under the subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by us of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.

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Shareholders’ Equity
     Stockholders’ equity was $236.9$238.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2007 compared to $231.4 million at December 31, 2006, an annualized increase of 9.5%6.1%. As of MarchJune 30, 2007 and December 31, 20072006 our equity to asset ratio was 10.7%, compared to 10.6% as of December 31, 2006.. Book value per common share was $13.75$13.83 at March 31,June 30, 2007 compared to $13.45 at December 31, 2006, a 9.0%5.7% annualized increase. The increases in stockholders’ equity and book value per share were primarily the result of retained earnings during the prior threesix months.
     Initial Public Offering. We priced our initial public offering of 2.5 million shares of common stock at $18.00 per share. We received net proceeds of approximately $40.9 million from its sale of shares after deducting sales commissions and expenses. The underwriter’sunderwriters of the Company’s initial public offering exercised and completed their option to purchase an additional 375,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments effective July 26, 2006. We received net proceeds of approximately $6.3 million from this sale of shares after deducting sales commissions. We have used $12.0 million of the initial public offering proceeds to provide capital contributions to our bank subsidiaries and $2.6 million as an additional investment in White River Bancshares to maintain our 20% ownership.

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     Preferred Stock Conversion. During the third quarter of 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the redemption and conversion of the issued and outstanding shares of Home BancShares’s Class A Preferred Stock and Class B Preferred Stock into Home BancShares Common Stock, effective as of August 1, 2006.
     The holder’s of shares of Class A Preferred Stock, received 0.789474 of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class A Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class A Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006. The Class A Preferred shareholder’s did not receive fractional shares, instead they received cash at a rate of $12.67 times the fraction of a share they otherwise would be entitled to.
     The holder’s of shares of Class B Preferred Stock, received three shares of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class B Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class B Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006.
     After the exercise of the over-allotment and the conversion of the preferred stock, Home BancShares outstanding common stock increased by approximately 2.5 million shares.
     Cash Dividends.We declared cash dividends on our common stock of $0.025$0.035 and $0.020$0.02 per share for the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $0.06 and $0.04 per share for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We declared cash dividends on our Class A preferred stock and Class B preferred stock of $0.0625 and $0.1425 per share, respectively, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006 and $0.125 and $0.285 per share, respectively, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Adequacy Requirements
     Risk-Based Capital.We as well as our bank subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Furthermore, we are deemed by federal regulators to be a source of financial strength for White River Bancshares, despite owning only 20% of its equity. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and other discretionary actions by regulators that, if enforced, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators as to components, risk weightings and other factors.

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     Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require us to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes that, as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we met all regulatory capital adequacy requirements to which we were subject.

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     Table 14 presents our risk-based capital ratios as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
Table 14: Risk-Based Capital
                
 As of As of  As of As of 
 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Tier 1 capital  
Shareholders’ equity $236,857 $231,419  $238,382 $231,419 
Qualifying trust preferred securities 43,000 43,000  43,000 43,000 
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net  (43,158)  (43,433)  (42,882)  (43,433)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities 4,120 4,892  7,380 4,892 
          
Total Tier 1 capital 240,819 235,878  245,880 235,878 
          
  
Tier 2 capital  
Qualifying allowance for loan losses 21,092 20,308  23,077 20,308 
          
Total Tier 2 capital 21,092 20,308  23,077 20,308 
          
Total risk-based capital $261,911 $256,186  $268,957 $256,186 
          
Average total assets for leverage ratio $2,154,537 $2,089,130  $2,169,458 $2,089,130 
          
Risk weighted assets $1,681,528 $1,618,849  $1,841,092 $1,618,849 
          
  
Ratios at end of period  
Leverage ratio  11.18%  11.29%  11.33%  11.29%
Tier 1 risk-based capital 14.32 14.57  13.36 14.57 
Total risk-based capital 15.58 15.83  14.61 15.83 
Minimum guidelines  
Leverage ratio  4.00%  4.00%  4.00%  4.00%
Tier 1 risk-based capital 4.00 4.00  4.00 4.00 
Total risk-based capital 8.00 8.00  8.00 8.00 
     As of the most recent notification from regulatory agencies, our bank subsidiaries were “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well-capitalized”, our banking subsidiaries and we must maintain minimum leverage, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and total risk-based capital ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that we believe have changed the bank subsidiaries’ categories.

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     Table 15 presents actual capital amounts and ratios as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, for our bank subsidiaries and us.
Table 15: Capital and Ratios
                                                    
 To Be Well To Be Well 
   Capitalized Under Capitalized Under 
 Actual For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 Prompt Corrective
Action Provision
 For Capital Prompt Corrective 
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provision 
 (Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio 
As of March 31, 2007 
 (Dollars in thousands) 
As of June 30, 2007 
Leverage ratios:  
Home BancShares $240,819  11.18% $86,161  4.00% $N/A  N/A% $245,880  11.33% $86,807  4.00% $N/A  N/A% 
First State Bank 48,424 8.56 22,628 4.00 28,285 5.00  49,504 8.60 23,025 4.00 28,781 5.00 
Community Bank 30,758 8.86 13,886 4.00 17,358 5.00  31,539 8.97 14,064 4.00 17,580 5.00 
Twin City Bank 51,135 7.57 27,020 4.00 33,775 5.00  54,292 8.04 27,011 4.00 33,764 5.00 
Marine Bank 30,725 8.46 14,527 4.00 18,159 5.00  33,356 9.24 14,440 4.00 18,050 5.00 
Bank of Mountain View 15,467 7.77 7,962 4.00 9,953 5.00  15,728 7.81 8,055 4.00 10,069 5.00 
Tier 1 capital ratios:  
Home BancShares $240,819  14.32% $67,268  4.00% $N/A  N/A% 245,880  13.36% $73,617  4.00% $N/A  N/A% 
First State Bank 48,424 10.29 18,824 4.00 28,236 6.00  49,504 9.59 20,648 4.00 30,972 6.00 
Community Bank 30,758 11.46 10,736 4.00 16,104 6.00  31,539 10.97 11,500 4.00 17,250 6.00 
Twin City Bank 51,135 10.26 19,936 4.00 29,904 6.00  54,292 9.43 23,029 4.00 34,544 6.00 
Marine Bank 30,725 9.82 12,515 4.00 18,773 6.00  33,356 10.43 12,792 4.00 19,188 6.00 
Bank of Mountain View 15,467 13.26 4,666 4.00 6,999 6.00  15,728 13.01 4,836 4.00 7,253 6.00 
Total risk-based capital ratios:  
Home BancShares $261,911  15.58% $134,486  8.00% $N/A  N/A% $268,957  14.61% $147,273  8.00% $N/A  N/A% 
First State Bank 54,331 11.54 37,664 8.00 47,081 10.00  55,979 10.84 41,313 8.00 51,641 10.00 
Community Bank 34,166 12.73 21,471 8.00 26,839 10.00  35,188 12.24 22,999 8.00 28,748 10.00 
Twin City Bank 57,377 11.51 39,880 8.00 49,850 10.00  61,488 10.68 46,058 8.00 57,573 10.00 
Marine Bank 34,083 10.89 25,038 8.00 31,298 10.00  36,799 11.50 25,599 8.00 31,999 10.00 
Bank of Mountain View 16,672 14.29 9,334 8.00 11,667 10.00  16,995 14.06 9,670 8.00 12,087 10.00 
  
As of December 31, 2006  
Leverage ratios:  
Home BancShares $235,878  11.29% $83,571  4.00% $N/A  N/A% $235,878  11.29% $83,571  4.00% $N/A  N/A% 
First State Bank 46,811 8.69 21,547 4.00 26,934 5.00  46,811 8.69 21,547 4.00 26,934 5.00 
Community Bank 26,235 7.94 13,217 4.00 16,521 5.00  26,235 7.94 13,217 4.00 16,521 5.00 
Twin City Bank 50,375 7.51 26,831 4.00 33,539 5.00  50,375 7.51 26,831 4.00 33,539 5.00 
Marine Bank 27,317 8.08 13,523 4.00 16,904 5.00  27,317 8.08 13,523 4.00 16,904 5.00 
Bank of Mountain View 15,230 7.73 7,881 4.00 9,851 5.00  15,230 7.73 7,881 4.00 9,851 5.00 
Tier 1 capital ratios:  
Home BancShares $235,878  14.57% $64,757  4.00% $N/A  N/A% $235,878  14.57% $64,757  4.00% $N/A N/A% 
First State Bank 46,811 10.29 18,197 4.00 27,295 6.00  46,811 10.29 18,197 4.00 27,295 6.00 
Community Bank 26,235 10.31 10,178 4.00 15,268 6.00  26,235 10.31 10,178 4.00 15,268 6.00 
Twin City Bank 50,375 10.15 19,852 4.00 29,778 6.00  50,375 10.15 19,852 4.00 29,778 6.00 
Marine Bank 27,317 9.59 11,394 4.00 17,091 6.00  27,317 9.59 11,394 4.00 17,091 6.00 
Bank of Mountain View 15,230 14.09 4,324 4.00 6,485 6.00  15,230 14.09 4,324 4.00 6,485 6.00 
Total risk-based capital ratios:  
Home BancShares $256,186  15.83% $129,469  8.00% $N/A  N/A% $256,186  15.83% $129,469  8.00% $N/A  N/A% 
First State Bank 52,519 11.54 36,408 8.00 45,510 10.00  52,519 11.54 36,408 8.00 45,510 10.00 
Community Bank 29,471 11.58 20,360 8.00 25,450 10.00  29,471 11.58 20,360 8.00 25,450 10.00 
Twin City Bank 56,586 11.40 39,709 8.00 49,637 10.00  56,586 11.40 39,709 8.00 49,637 10.00 
Marine Bank 30,582 10.74 22,780 8.00 28,475 10.00  30,582 10.74 22,780 8.00 28,475 10.00 
Bank of Mountain View 16,316 15.09 8,650 8.00 10,812 10.00  16,316 15.09 8,650 8.00 10,812 10.00 

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 Non-GAAP Financial Measurements
     We had $46.5$46.1 million, $47.0 million, and $48.3$47.9 million total goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets as of March 31,June 30, 2007, December 31, 2006 and March 31,June 30, 2006, respectively. Because of our level of intangible assets and related amortization expenses, management believes diluted cash earnings per share, tangible book value per share, cash return on average assets, cash return on average tangible equity and tangible equity to tangible assets are useful in evaluating our company. These calculations, which are similar to the GAAP calculation of diluted earnings per share, book value, return on average assets, return on average shareholders’ equity, and equity to assets, are presented in Tables 16 through 20, respectively.
Table 16: Diluted Cash Earnings Per Share
                        
 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
 (In thousands, except per share data)  (In thousands, except per share data) 
GAAP net income $4,761 $3,516  $5,061 $3,636 $9,822 $7,152 
Intangible amortization after-tax 267 258  267 267 534 525 
              
Cash earnings $5,028 $3,774  $5,328 $3,903 $10,356 $7,677 
              
  
GAAP diluted earnings per share $0.27 $0.24  $0.29 $0.25 $0.56 $0.49 
Intangible amortization after-tax 0.02 0.02  0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 
              
Diluted cash earnings per share $0.29 $0.26  $0.30 $0.27 $0.59 $0.53 
              
Table 17: Tangible Book Value Per Share
        
         As of As of
 As of As of June 30, December 31,
 March 31, December 31, 2007 2006
 2007 2006 (Dollars in thousands, except per
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) share data)
Book value per common share: A/B $13.75 $13.45  $13.83 $13.45 
Tangible book value per common share:  
(A-C-D)/B 11.05 10.72  11.15 10.72 
  
(A) Total shareholders’ equity $236,857 $231,419  $238,382 $231,419 
(B) Common shares outstanding 17,222 17,206  17,238 17,206 
(C) Goodwill 37,527 37,527  37,527 37,527 
(D) Core deposit and other intangibles 9,019 9,458  8,580 9,458 

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Table 18: Cash Return on Average Assets
                        
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31, June 30, June 30,
 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Return on average assets: A/C  0.88%  0.74%  0.92%  0.73%  0.90%  0.73%
Cash return on average assets: B/(C-D) 0.95 0.81  0.99 0.81 0.97 0.81 
(A) Net income $4,761 $3,516  $5,061 $3,636 $9,822 $7,152 
(B) Cash earnings 5,028 3,774  5,328 3,903 10,356 7,677 
(C) Average assets 2,197,695 1,935,201  2,212,340 1,991,748 2,205,058 1,963,631 
(D) Average goodwill, core deposits and other intangible assets 46,765 48,559  46,326 48,088 46,544 48,322 
Table 19: Cash Return on Average Tangible Equity
                        
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31, June 30, June 30,
 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Return on average shareholders’ equity: A/C  8.30%  8.51%  8.52%  8.56%  8.41%  8.53%
Return on average tangible equity: B/(C-D) 10.96 12.86  11.14 12.80 11.05 12.83 
(A) Net income $4,761 $3,516  $5,061 $3,636 $9,822 $7,152 
(B) Cash earnings 5,028 3,774  5,328 3,903 10,356 7,677 
(C) Average shareholders’ equity 232,771 167,567  238,157 170,414 235,479 168,998 
(D) Average goodwill, core deposits and other intangible assets 46,765 48,559  46,326 48,088 46,544 48,322 
Table 20: Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets
                
 As of As of As of As of
 March 31, December 31, June 30, December 31,
 2007 2006 2007 2006
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Equity to assets: B/A  10.75%  10.56%  10.64%  10.56%
Tangible equity to tangible assets: (B-C-D)/(A-C-D) 8.82 8.60  8.76 8.60 
  
(A) Total assets $2,203,576 $2,190,648  $2,239,921 $2,190,648 
(B) Total shareholders’ equity 236,857 231,419  238,382 231,419 
(C) Goodwill 37,527 37,527  37,527 37,527 
(D) Core deposit and other intangibles 9,019 9,458  8,580 9,458 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” to provide companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This statement shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-4, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that for an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of the Issue, the employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, or APB Opinion 12, Omnibus Opinion-1967, based on the substantive agreement with the employee. In March 2007, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-10, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that an employer should recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either Statement 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or Opinion 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. These Issues are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with earlier application permitted. Entities should recognize the effects of applying EITF 06-4 through either (a) a change in accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings or to other components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the year of adoption or (b) a change in accounting principle through retrospective application to all prior periods. As of March 31, 2007, the Company has split-dollar life insurance arrangements with two executives of the Company that have death benefits. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of EITF 06-4 and EITF 06-10, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which provides clarification for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2006. The Company adopted the Interpretation during the first quarter of 2007 without material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     Presently, the Company is not aware of any other changes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

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Item 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
  Liquidity and Market Risk Management
     Liquidity Management.Liquidity refers to the ability or the financial flexibility to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and fund operations. Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows us to have sufficient funds available for reserve requirements, customer demand for loans, withdrawal of deposit balances and maturities of deposits and other liabilities. Our primary source of liquidity at our holding company is dividends paid by our bank subsidiaries. Applicable statutes and regulations impose restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be declared by our bank subsidiaries. Further, any dividend payments are subject to the continuing ability of the bank subsidiary to maintain compliance with minimum federal regulatory capital requirements and to retain its characterization under federal regulations as a “well-capitalized” institution.
     Each of our bank subsidiaries has potential obligations resulting from the issuance of standby letters of credit and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers. Many of these obligations and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loansloan customers are expected to expire without being drawn upon, therefore the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements affecting our liquidity position.
     Liquidity needs can be met from either assets or liabilities. On the asset side, our primary sources of liquidity include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, available-for-sale investment securities and scheduled repayments and maturities of loans. We maintain adequate levels of cash and cash equivalents to meet our day-to-day needs. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, our cash and cash equivalents were $61.0$53.5 million, or 2.8%2.4% of total assets, compared to $59.7 million, or 2.7% of total assets, as of December 31, 2006. Our investment securities and federal funds sold were $487.2$469.0 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and $540.9 million as of December 31, 2006.
     We may occasionally use our federal funds lines of credit in order to temporarily satisfy short-term liquidity needs. We have federal funds lines with three other financial institutions pursuant to which we could have borrowed up to $88.2 million and $62.1 million on an unsecured basis as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.2006, respectively. These lines may be terminated by the respective lending institutions at any time.
     We also maintain lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank. Our FHLB borrowings were $127.8$175.5 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and $151.8 million as of December 31, 2006. The outstanding balance for March 31,June 30, 2007 included $127.8$40.0 million of short-term advances and $135.5 million of FHLB long-term advances. The outstanding balance for December 31, 2006, included $5.0 million of short-term advances and $146.8 million of FHLB long-term advances. Our FHLB borrowing capacity was $346.2$320.4 million and $323.6 million as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
     We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our current operations.
     Market Risk Management. Our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which possess a short term to maturity. We do not hold market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes. The information provided should be read in connection with our audited consolidated financial statements.
     Asset/Liability Management. Our management actively measures and manages interest rate risk. The asset/liability committees of the boards of directors of our holding company and bank subsidiaries are also responsible for approving our asset/liability management policies, overseeing the formulation and implementation of strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings, and reviewing our interest rate sensitivity position.

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     One of the tools that our management uses to measure short-term interest rate risk is a net interest income simulation model. This analysis calculates the difference between net interest income forecasted using base market rates and using a rising and a falling interest rate scenario. The income simulation model includes various assumptions regarding the re-pricing relationships for each of our products. Many of our assets are floating rate loans, which are assumed to re-price immediately, and proportional to the change in market rates, depending on their contracted index. Some loans and investments include the opportunity of prepayment (embedded options), and accordingly the simulation model uses indexes to estimate these prepayments and reinvest their proceeds at current yields. Our non-term deposit products re-price more slowly, usually changing less than the change in market rates and at our discretion.
     This analysis indicates the impact of changes in net interest income for the given set of rate changes and assumptions. It assumes the balance sheet remains static and that its structure does not change over the course of the year. It does not account for all factors that impact this analysis, including changes by management to mitigate the impact of interest rate changes or secondary impacts such as changes to our credit risk profile as interest rates change.
     Furthermore, loan prepayment rate estimates and spread relationships change regularly. Interest rate changes create changes in actual loan prepayment rates that will differ from the market estimates incorporated in this analysis. Changes that vary significantly from the assumptions may have significant effects on our net interest income.
     Interest Rate Sensitivity.Our primary business is banking and the resulting earnings, primarily net interest income, are susceptible to changes in market interest rates. It is management’s goal to maximize net interest income within acceptable levels of interest rate and liquidity risks.
     A key element in the financial performance of financial institutions is the level and type of interest rate risk assumed. The single most significant measure of interest rate risk is the relationship of the repricing periods of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The more closely the repricing periods are correlated, the less interest rate risk we assume. We use repricing gap and simulation modeling as the primary methods in analyzing and managing interest rate risk.
     Gap analysis attempts to capture the amounts and timing of balances exposed to changes in interest rates at a given point in time. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, our gap position was relatively neutral with a one-year cumulative repricing gap of -1.0%-4.3%, compared to –1.1% as of December 31, 2006. During these periods, the amount of change our asset base realizes in relation to the total change in market interest rates is approximately that of the liability base. As a result, our net interest income should not havebe materially impacted positively or negatively as a material positive or negative affectresult of rate movements in the current rate environment.
     We have a portion of our securities portfolio invested in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities are included based on their final maturity date. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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     Table 21 presents a summary of the repricing schedule of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (gap) as of March 31,June 30, 2007.
Table 21: Interest Rate Sensitivity
                                 
  Interest Rate Sensitivity Period 
  0-30  31-90  91-180  181-365  1-2  2-5  Over 5    
  Days  Days  Days  Days  Years  Years  Years  Total 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Earning assets                                
Interest-bearing deposits due from banks $2,962  $  $  $  $  $  $  $2,962 
Federal funds sold  10,685                     10,685 
Investment securities  14,955   33,095   26,389   58,239   104,655   107,391   131,810   476,534 
Loans receivable  651,165   87,156   117,334   198,222   194,784   200,271   26,464   1,475,396 
                         
Total earning assets  679,767   120,251   143,723   256,461   299,439   307,662   158,274   1,965,577 
                         
                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities                                
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits  24,572   49,142   73,713   147,427   42,980   113,664   155,095   606,593 
Time deposits  107,701   160,644   188,184   240,234   59,847   36,338   3   792,951 
Federal funds purchased  25,450                     25,450 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  101,640            3,708   11,123   11,864   128,335 
FHLB and other borrowed funds  60,249   7,114   21,416   7,629   6,937   12,772   11,725   127,842 
Subordinated debentures  1   5,158   5   9   20,639   76   18,752   44,640 
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities  319,613   222,058   283,318   395,299   134,111   173,973   197,439   1,725,811 
                         
Interest rate sensitivity gap $360,154  $(101,807) $(139,595) $(138,838) $165,328  $133,689  $(39,165) $239,766 
                         
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap $360,154  $258,347  $118,752  $(20,086) $145,242  $278,931  $239,766     
Cumulative rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities  212.7%  147.7%  114.4%  98.4%  110.7%  118.3%  113.9%    
Cumulative gap as a % of total earning assets  18.3   13.1   6.0   (1.0)  7.4   14.2   12.2     
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” to provide companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This statement shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
                                 
  0-30  31-90  91-180  181-365  1-2  2-5  Over 5    
  Days  Days  Days  Days  Years  Years  Years  Total 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Earning assets                                
Interest-bearing deposits due from banks $2,431  $  $  $  $  $  $  $2,431 
Federal funds sold  10,182                     10,182 
Investment securities  23,403   22,120   20,401   48,470   93,084   78,725   172,579   458,782 
Loans receivable  617,204   82,600   138,197   235,565   178,779   226,638   46,030   1,525,013 
                         
Total earning assets  653,220   104,720   158,598   284,035   271,863   305,363   218,609   1,996,408 
                         
                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities                                
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits  25,208   50,419   75,627   151,254   42,720   113,050   154,575   612,853 
Time deposits  123,768   162,294   208,505   232,449   42,652   35,813   4   805,485 
Federal funds purchased                        
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  101,270            3,628   10,884   11,610   127,392 
FHLB and other borrowed funds  105,056   16,359   1,255   7,603   10,805   22,782   11,595   175,455 
Subordinated debentures  1   5,158   4   20,628   19   71   18,737   44,618 
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities  355,303   234,230   285,391   411,934   99,824   182,600   196,521   1,765,803 
                         
Interest rate sensitivity gap $297,917  $(129,510) $(126,793) $(127,899) $172,039  $122,763  $22,088  $230,605 
                         
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap $297,917  $168,407  $41,614  $(86,285) $85,754  $208,517  $230,605     
Cumulative rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities  183.8%  128.6%  104.8%  93.3%  106.2%  113.3%  113.1%    
Cumulative gap as a % of total earning assets  14.9   8.4   2.1   (4.3)  4.3   10.4   11.6     

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     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which provides clarification for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2006. The Company adopted the Interpretation during the first quarter of 2007 without material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-4, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that for an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of the Issue, the employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, or APB Opinion 12, Omnibus Opinion-1967, based on the substantive agreement with the employee. In March 2007, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-10, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that an employer should recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either Statement 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or Opinion 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. These Issues are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with earlier application permitted. Entities should recognize the effects of applying EITF 06-4 through either (a) a change in accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings or to other components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the year of adoption or (b) a change in accounting principle through retrospective application to all prior periods. As of March 31, 2007, the Company has split-dollar life insurance arrangements with two executives of the Company that have death benefits. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of EITF 06-4 and EITF 06-10 will have on the financial position and results of operation of the Company.
     Presently, the Company is not aware of any other changes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

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Item 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls
     Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Additionally, our disclosure controls and procedures were also effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act report is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
     There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2007, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATIONINFORMATIO
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
     There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, to which Home BancShares, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
     There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. See the discussion of our risk factors in the Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC. The risks described are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     Not applicable.
Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities
     Not applicableapplicable.
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
     Not applicableThe 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was held on May 9, 2007. The following items of business were presented to stockholders:
(1)Twelve (12) directors were elected as proposed in the Proxy Statement dated March 30, 2007, under the caption “Election of Directors” with votes cast as follows:
         
  Total Vote for Total Vote Withheld
  Each Director For Each Director
John W. Allison  13,333,361   52,762 
Ron W. Strother  13,355,408   30,715 
C. Randall Sims  13,355,817   30,306 
Richard H. Ashley  13,307,090   79,033 
Dale A. Bruns  13,353,151   32,972 
Richard A. Buckheim  13,312,824   73,299 
Jack E. Engelkes  13,353,715   32,408 
Frank D. Hickingbotham  13,310,953   75,170 
Herren C. Hickingbotham  13,311,193   74,930 
James G. Hinkle  13,357,467   28,656 
Alex R. Lieblong  13,360,729   25,394 
William G. Thompson  13,089,599   296,524 
(2)An amendment to the Company’s Restated Articles of Incorporation which increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000 was approved with votes cast as follows: 13,097,846 votes for, 205,185 votes against and 83,092 votes abstaining.

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(3)An amendment to the Company’s 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan which increased the number of shares reserved for issuance under such plan to 1,500,000 was approved with votes cast as follows: 9,441,403 votes for, 165,572 votes against and 59,332 votes abstaining.
(4)The Audit Committee’s selection and appointment of the accounting firm of BKD, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2007 was ratified with votes cast as follows: 13,312,933 votes for, 32,331 votes against and 40,859 votes abstaining.
Item 5: Other Information
     Not applicableapplicable.
Item 6: Exhibits
 
3.1Fourth Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Home BancShares, Inc.
10.1 Amendment to Home BancShares, Inc. Chairman’s Retirement2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan
 
 
15 Awareness of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
31.1 CEO Certification Pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 
 
31.2 CFO Certification Pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 
 
32.1 CEO Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2 CFO Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
     
 HOME BANCSHARES, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: May 4,August 1, 2007 /s/     /s/ John W. Allison   
 John W. Allison, Chief Executive Officer  
   
Date:August 1, 2007      
Date: May 4, 2007 /s//s/ Randy E. Mayor   
 Randy E. Mayor, Chief Financial Officer  
   
 

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